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Vol. 11, No. 4 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper January 22, 2015 Metro tragedy hits home Local students share their experience of the L’Enfant for Alexandrians Plaza incident By Susan hale thomas “There’s smoke in the tun- ple started coughing, and it was nel,” the conductor announced. getting worse. … He kept say- Around 3:14 p.m. last Tues- “Remain calm. We’re going to ing stay calm and there was no day, their Yellow Line train be headed back to the platform fire. But, the train was filling came to a stop in the tunnel in just a second.” with smoke. between the L’Enfant Plaza “He kept saying that over “He kept telling us not to Metrorail station and the bridge and over again,” said Joey open the doors and we would over the Potomac River. Peterson, a Gonzaga College be going back to the platform, File PHOTO The boys, on their way High School sophomore. Pe- but we had to wait for clear- Citing growing enrollment and a need to remain competitive with other home from school, thought it terson was with six classmates ance [because] there was a jurisdictions on teacher salaries, Alexandria Schools Superintendent was just a delay, something Alvin Crawley proposed a $260.5 million budget for fiscal 2016 last heading home to Alexandria train behind us at the station. week, a 2.5 percent increase over last year’s appropriation. Metro riders are accustomed after a long day of school. They were trying to get that to. Then they noticed smoke “Eventually it got harder train out of the way. People outside the train. and harder to breathe,” the Crawley proposes $260.5 Something was wrong. 16-year-old student said. “Peo- SEE metro | 6 million schools budget Proposal requests sibility to ask for what the additional $9.2 million school division needs,” he from city council said. “And certainly one of the major drivers in the $9.2 By susan hale thomas million, is the $4.6 million as- Alexandria City Public sociated with the compensa- Schools Superintendent Alvin tion step increase, given our Crawley presented a $260.5 teachers have not had a step million fiscal 2016 budget increase since 2012.” to the city school board last City Councilor Justin Wil- week, a 2.5 percent increase son said it is unsurprising from 2015’s $252.8 million that ACPS are requesting the approved figure. funds, but that the city still Crawley said ACPS will faces a number of difficult de- ask the City of Alexandria cisions about how to allocate for an extra $9.2 million — its limited resources. the city is facing its own $16 “We are expecting $4 to million budget deficit — over 5 million in new revenue for last year’s $191.8 million the whole city,” he said. “On city contribution to help pay top of [ACPS], Metro is ask- for teachers’ first pay raise in ing for $5 million, the police three years. The proposal is a are asking for something in COURTESY PHOTO 4.8 percent increase over last the range of $2 million and Alexandria resident Joey Peterson, 16, was on his way home from school in D.C. last week when his train year’s funding request. stopped outside of the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station and filled with smoke. The smoke killed another Alex- andrian, Carol Glover, and left Peterson and his friends terrified. “I think I have a respon- SEE schools | 7

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Investigators said a on why White was charged older man in serious condition. couple had entered their home with carjacking, except to say PHOTO BY D.C. resident Horace White, and interrupted a burglary. that “a car was involved.” Dawn on the Potomac River Jan Kockritz 52, has been charged with mali- White allegedly stabbed an Police urge anyone with ad- The Alexandria Times January Photo Contest cious wounding, two counts of 84-year-old man after he was ditional information about the Send us your photos of Something New, Something Blue. abduction, burglary and carjack- discovered. incident to contact Detective #ALXPhotoTimes or send to [email protected] ing in connection with the inci- Police spokeswoman Crys- Sean Casey at 703-746-6853.

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N4120032C.indd 1 1/14/15 9:55 AM 6 | January 22, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES metro The group left the train and found themselves wedged on FROM | 1 a small walkway between the began arguing about whether train and the tunnel wall. Pe- When the military guy said or not to open the doors.” terson said he could only see The students did what they just a step ahead because of the ‘We’re going to have to get were told, but they were begin- smoke. He used his phone for out of here or we’re going to die,’ ning to question the wisdom of a flashlight. From the outside, following the conductor’s in- they could see passengers on then it kind of hit me.” structions. The boys were for- the floor of the train cars. - Joey Peterson tunate to be in the company of “I started getting a lot more a uniformed military man. scared, when we started walk- Gonzaga student onboard The air quality on the train ing down the pathway,” he Metro’s Yellow Line rapidly deteriorated. Ten min- said. “I was really scared, be- utes went by without an an- cause I thought the train would nouncement. start moving while we were “We were all down on the right next to it.” floor of the train to get away When they reached the from the smoke,” Peterson said, back of the train, they saw a recalling the fear he felt. “The firefighter wearing a gas mask. car was getting increasingly He told them to be careful of worse from the smoke. It was the third rail and to continue to- PHOTO/Susan hale thomas so thick.” ward the platform, which was After about half an hour, nearly 400 feet ahead, accord- trucks and called his mother to train when she collapsed. Jona- Safety Board is investigating Peterson said the conductor re- ing to the National Transporta- tell her about the evacuation. than Rogers and two other pas- maintenance records of the peated the same instructions to tion Safety Board. “We Ubered home,” Peter- sengers tried to help Glover. track, signal and power sys- stay calm. Peterson said first respond- son said. When she became unrespon- tems, as well as Metro’s venti- “When the military guy said, ers were standing on the plat- sive, they administered CPR, lation systems and railcars. The ‘We’re going to have to get out form and appeared confused. A TRAGIC END but it was for naught. Glover agency will review WMATA’s of here or we’re going to die,’ They said nothing to him or his Unlike Peterson and other died from smoke inhalation. emergency response, evacua- then it kind of hit me,” Peterson classmates. passengers, Alexandria resi- Her family held a public memo- tion plans and employee train- said. “The military guy yells, The train the conductor had dent Carol Glover, 61, was un- rial service Monday at Capitol ing records. ‘Fire doesn’t kill you, smoke hoped would be moved away able to evacuate. Hill Baptist Church in D.C. Leila Peterson, Joey’s moth- kills you! We gotta go!’ from the platform was still Glover suffered from “You did all you could for er, said now that she’s learned “We were the first people to there. Upon leaving the sta- asthma and was struggling to my mother, for my family,” An- more about what happened from get off.” tion, Peterson saw a fleet of fire breathe on the smoke-filled thony Glover II, her oldest son, the NTSB report, she’s angry. told Rogers. “My family is your She wants to know how family. I love you for that.” seven students who emerged Carol Glover had two sons: from a smoke filled tunnel in Anthony, who lives in New Mex- front of a platform of first re- ico, and Marcus, a D.C. resident. sponders weren’t checked out She also was a grandmother. by medics, much less spoken Glover was a senior busi- to. The fact that first respond- ness analyst at DKW Com- ers were just over 100 yards munications and recently was away from the train of chok- named Employee of the Year. ing passengers is difficult for Corinne Inman, 86, Glover’s her to reconcile. mother, spoke to the congrega- “Initially, I was giving the tion gathered to mourn her benefit of the doubt to the first daughter’s passing. She found it responders,” Peterson said. “But ironic her husband had died 33 then thinking about the timeline years prior, on that same day in of what happened and the fact 1982, of smoke inhalation in a that no one checked these boys D.C. house fire. But Inman did out, at that point no one even not want to see people despair. knew what had caused it, so the “Carol’s death was for a smoke could have been toxic. purpose, to make a change,” Why didn’t someone say, ‘Let’s she said. take you over to an ambulance to have you checked out?’” QUESTIONS FOR METRO But she also feels thankful Change certainly is some- that the boys escaped unscathed. thing passengers want to see “I feel really lucky that guy after last week’s incident. was on Joey’s train and decid- The National Transportation ed to open the doors,” she said. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 7 schools Crawley said. through programs like Family of minority students in gifted and aging facilities, the budget Enrollment growth was an- and Community Engagement, and talented programs. proposal provides an additional FROM | 1 other budget driver. ACPS offi- AVID and the Young Scholars The superintendent said $2 million for building mainte- cials project enrollment to reach program. These programs are he would also look to expand nance and improvements. there’s staffing fire Station 14,745 students in the 2015- designed to engage families summer school opportunities The budget also included 210. There are myriad things. 2016 school year, a 3.7 percent who may be new to the area or at the elementary and middle $7.5 million in savings and ef- We made painful cuts last increase in the student popula- for whom English is a second school levels to provide en- ficiencies, Crawley said. The year, and I suppose we’ll have tion. The number of students language, to motivate students richment opportunities as well school system changed one painful cuts this year. It’s go- eligible for free and reduced to pursue college and to strive as intervention. ing to be a tough situation, lunches has also increased by to increase the representation With growing enrollment SEE schools | 9 but we’re going to roll up our 32 percent since fiscal 2012, a sleeves and get to work.” trend seen nationwide. According to the Washing- Data collected by the Na- ton Area Boards of Education, tional Center for Education Alexandria’s average teacher show 2015 is the first time in 50 salary is $73,612, ranking it years that the majority of public behind Arlington County’s school students in the U.S. are $76,892 average pay and Mont- considered low-income. gomery County, Md.’s $75,452. To address this, Crawley “If we are going to remain intends to focus on academic competitive, we are going to progress, reducing the achieve- need to address that issue,” ment gap and engaging families

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schools The bookworm FROM | 7 We made of their health care offerings to reduce employee health painful care premiums, and officials cuts last year, looked for other ways to re- One youngster’s stand duce the district’s overhead. and I suppose “When we looked at par- ticipation rates and associ- we’ll have against racism ated costs, we were able to reduce the costs and save painful cuts matter, and every black person “Stella by Starlight” brings money,” he said. “We made in Bumblebee knew it. Even this year.” young readers to the Jim some reductions in our cen- Stella’s teacher, Mrs. Grayson, Crow South tral office supports and staff- understood the seriousness of - Justin Wilson ing and some reductions at City councilor By Terri Schlichenmeyer what was happening, and she the school level [totaling tried to keep her students calm $1.1 million in savings].” Have you ever wanted to do and safe by distracting them Although some teachers we made adjustments [based something big — but you didn’t with writing and stories. Stella would be cut on the elemen- on enrollment figures]. know how? loved stories, and she loved writ- tary school level in fiscal “For example, when we You struggled. You prac- ing but she didn’t think she was 2016, Crawley stressed that looked at our enrollment we ticed. You tried and tried and any good at either of them. “Stella by Starlight” the adjustments are strictly projected more kindergarten tried until finally, you saw where That would change, though, by Sharon M. Draper c.2015 enrollment-based, and will than we had enrolled, and so you went wrong and where you when her friend, Tony, told her Atheneum Books for not impact class sizes. we’ve made some staffing ad- went right. A-ha! That’s when to write what she knew — so Young Readers “We’re still working justments within schools, but you realized that whatever you Stella did. She wrote about the $16.99 / $19.99 Canada through those numbers in we’ve maintained class sizes. wanted to do — you could! Klan and their dragons, about 336 pages terms of the school level So, I don’t want you to think It might have been a small airplanes and books and grown cuts,” Crawley said. “Keep in we’re reducing teachers. We’re tweak, and it might have been men making boys bleed. She on and on but let’s just say that mind part of this was not to re- making those adjustments.” something great, but never giv- wrote about gifts, her father’s this is the perfect book for a 7- to duce — our first principle is to Acting City Manager ing up was the way to go. reason for celebrating and the 12-year-old reader who enjoys preserve the classroom — so Mark Jinks is slated to lay out In the new book “Stella by courage it took to stand up for a good historical novel. For that we did not change our class his proposed city-wide bud- Starlight” by Sharon M. Draper, your rights. kid, “Stella by Starlight” is a size, and we did not reduce the get, including the schools con- for instance, a young girl wanted Yep. I loved “Stella by Star- book she’ll want. number of classroom teachers, tribution, early next month. to become a writer. But her fa- light,” and there are ther merely wanted to vote. many reasons why. Fire can be a good thing. It Its authenticity is at can bring warm rooms and hot the top of the list. Au- meals — but when Stella Mills thor Sharon M. Draper saw the sparks from across gives this story a his- Kilkenny Pond that night in torical basis, but she Tradition with a Twist 1932, she knew there was noth- keeps it fictional so ing good about that fire or the young readers can un- nine hooded men surrounding derstand and identify it. Quickly, she and her brother with the characters. ran to wake their parents be- Those characters Just in time for Spring! cause they knew that everybody are second on the list: in their neighborhood was in I loved Stella. She’s The Amanda Nisbet Collection, danger when the Ku Klux Klan sunny and smart, and by Niermann Weeks reared its head. her determination Normally, life in Bumble- will make it easy for is now available at bee, N.C., was a safe place your child to become Tchoupitoulas! for Stella and her friends. Yes, invested in what hap- there were places they couldn’t pens to her and her go because they weren’t white family. Come See What We Have to Offer! and no, their blacks-only I also liked the way school wasn’t nearly as nice as Draper lends child- Monday–Friday 10am–6pm the one for white children, but friendly — not-too- Saturday 10am–5pm Stella loved her schoolmates detailed, not-too-scary Sunday 12pm–5pm and neighbors because they — action in this chap- always watched out for one ter book, and the civil 210 N. Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 another. When one lacked, the rights theme really 703-299-0145 others shared, and that made struck me as timely. www.TchoupitoulasFurnishings.com her proud. And then there’s But the Klan was another the … well, I could go 10 | January 22, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Catering to culinary creativity By Mary G. Pepitone home is not to be confused with pulse to build a secondary kitch- a commercial space for catering en, you must first have a plan A secondary kitchen in the companies. While some home- in place. Otherwise, there is the home can really cater to enter- owners bring in caterers for par- potential for the space to become taining needs. Featuring warm- ties thrown at their homes, a ca- a catchall, especially if it will be ing ovens, additional countertops tering kitchen can also be seen as used as a multipurpose room, in- for food preparation and extra the evolution of the kitchen pan- cluding laundry and storage. refrigeration, a catering kitchen try, expanded into a work area “This needs to be one of the keeps a meal’s mess out of the that not only stores food but also most purposefully designed main kitchen, where most parties holds serving dishes, additional rooms in the house,” Higgins eventually end up taking place. glassware and appliances. says. “There needs to be a place “The kitchen has always been “The area surrounding the for everything, so everything is the heart of the home,” says Zach kitchen is prime real estate in a put back in its place. This room Elkin, director of brand market- home,” says Geri Higgins, CEO also requires a door that can ing for Thermador, a nearly and president of the decade-old, be closed, because people in century-old kitchen appliance award-winning design firm the kitchen during a party just corporation based in Irvine, Portfolio Kitchen & Home in need to experience the magic, California. “As more people Kansas City, Missouri. “We are not see what happens behind continue to gather in the kitchen designing these secondary or the curtain.” space, homeowners are finding it catering kitchens by combining A catering kitchen is usu- the pantry, mudroom and laun- ally designed to be the bridge PHOTO/MARk thee necessary to expand and to create A catering kitchen can really cook with Thermador’s induction cooktops, the ultimate culinary stage where dry spaces into one large utili- between the garage access door a wall of Thermador Freedom Collection fresh food and freezer columns they can cook impressive feasts.” tarian room that really cooks.” and Thermador’s Masterpiece Series wall ovens. 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Meeting House Cooperative presCHool open House for prospeCtive parents Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:00 A.M. Formal Presentation • 9:30 A.M. Tours Morning Preschool Programs for Children ages 2-5 Photo/Chris Teale The T.C. Williams boys basketball team crowds around head coach Bryan Hill during a timeout. The 318 South Royal Street • Old Town Alexandria Titans went on to win 64-52 over West Potomac High School. 703-549-8037 • www.mhcppreschool.org arriving from Ballou High The game itself against Titans boys’ win streak School in Washington, D.C. West Potomac was a tough now at six after West has started to pay dividends. one for the hosts. The visi- Interested in an excellent academic Potomac victory His approach not only fo- tors kept it close in the first environment that nurtures your child’s cuses on his players on the half, trailing only by three at mind, heart, and body? court but outside the gymnasi- halftime, and in spite of fall- By Chris Teale um as well, and is something ing behind by as many as 14 that the Titans have embraced. points in the third quarter, These are exciting times “I [am impressed with] they came back in the fourth to be in and around the T.C. the kids buying into what it before the Titans pulled Williams boys basketball is that we’re teaching holis- away again. Middle School team. tically, not just on the court Hill believes his players Open House Having begun the year but the off the court stuff,” showed the right attitude to 1-4 under new head coach Hill told reporters after Tue- win, especially in the second Friday, January 23rd, 9:00 AM Bryan Hill, the Titans have day’s win. “How to eat right, half as they pressed their Reservations encouraged been on a roll and are now how to get your rest, how to advantage. Call 703.549.0155 or email the proud owners of a six- interact with teachers, how “It was a matter of us play- [email protected] game winning streak, in- to deal with the extra atten- ing with a bit more energy Early admissions application deadline is Feb. 6th. cluding their latest victory tion that you get being an and intelligence [in the sec- Tuesday over rivals West athlete. These things, some ond half],” he said. “We have Classical Christian School • Grades JK - 8th Potomac High School by a kids are pretty good at, oth- a stretch ahead of us … that is 1801 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 margin of 64-52. ers aren’t. You’ve got to very important to us. We’re try- www.ImmanuelAlexandria.org That streak also includes coach those things. ing to win as efficiently as pos- the notable scalps of Wood- “I coach the whole per- sible with the least amount of son and Lake Braddock high son. I don’t just coach bas- effort, and that takes basketball schools in conference play, ketball on the court. … All IQ and intelligence to do it. the two finalists in the 2014 those good things that make “We’re a work in prog- Virginia 6A North region, and good men out of young men ress, and we are attempting the win over the Wolverines are really what myself and shows that Hill’s work since my coaching staff stress.” SEE Titans | 15 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 15 WORD ON THE STREET Alexandrian transfers from Florida State to West Virginia By Abigail Jurk onto the new menu as well, but WHAT’S THE DEAL By Chris Teale “Chania is a great addi-

this eatery will have an identity For those who love a good tion for us,” said West Virginia The holidays are over, but unique from its sister restaurant. deal, like to try new things or Alexandria native and Head Coach Mike Carey in a your social life must go on. Jan- Reserve 2216, which opened just love going out to eat, Al- women’s basketball standout statement. “She comes from uary sometimes can feel like a January 9, will feature food exandria Restaurant Week is Chania Ray has transferred a fantastic high school and sleepy month, so here are some from chef Eric Reid, who will just for you. from Florida State to West Vir- AAU program. Her athleticism ideas to keep from getting bored. continue to helm the original On the heels of D.C.’s Restau- ginia University. The sopho- and basketball IQ will help Del Ray Pizzeria. Reid says the rant Week, the Alexandria ver- more now must sit out one year our program move forward. WHAT’S NEW owners wanted to open Reserve sion begins January 23 and runs due to NCAA transfer rules. We’re excited Neighborhood favorite Del to give Del Ray “a higher-end until February 1. During the pro- Ray averaged 5.7 minutes in to have Chania Ray Pizzeria is branching out. dining option with the same motion, more than 60 restaurants six games for the Seminoles in as part of our This month, the Del Ray gem neighborhood charm.” in Alexandria offer discounted the 2014 season. She notched Mountain- will begin two new endeavors: a He describes the ambience as menus and meal specials. two assists and a steal in her eer family.” second location in the Belle Ha- “intimate yet relaxing … country There are three basic op- debut against the University of ven neighborhood and an upscale yet sophisticated.” Reserve will tions that the restaurants will Alabama-Birmingham. restaurant, Reserve 2216, located feature a frequently fluctuating offer: a three-course prix fixe The guard arrived in Tal- directly above the original DRP menu, changing with the seasons for $35 per person, a $35 din- lahassee rated as the 25th-best at 2218 Mount Vernon Ave. and including Reid’s favorite ner for two or a lunch special. player in her position by ESPN The new Del Ray Pizzeria dishes. The bar will include a se- The lunch specials vary and HoopGurlz and was named to will be located at 1401 Belle Ha- lect wine list, original cocktails can be prix fixes or discount the 2013-14 Washington Post ven Road and will feature a new and craft beers. Because of the prices. All-Met First Team. chef, Adam Lippe. The food will limited space, the restaurant will Restaurant Week is a great She spent four years at Riverdale Baptist High School be in the same vein as the origi- operate Thursday through Satur- opportunity to get out and try an in Upper Marlboro, Md., and in nal menu, focusing on comfort day on a reservations-only basis. eatery you’ve always wanted to her four years with the program food made from the freshest If the original Del Ray Piz- go to or to hit up an old favor- they had a 57-9 record. Ray ingredients and pizza, all in a zeria is any indication, both the ite. For more information about also played Amateur Athletic family-friendly atmosphere. A new location and Reserve 2216 Restaurant Week and its partici- Union basketball for the Mary- few favorites from the original will be excellent additions to the pants, visit www.alexandriares- land Lady Terps. location may make their way Alexandria restaurant scene. taurantweek.com courtesy photo titans ablo Landscap FROM | 14 t Di ing to improve in every game and M myself and my coaching staff are trying to make every as- pect of the game a teaching moment to raise their bas- ketball IQs in order to play basketball efficiently and ef- fectively as possible.” Junior guard Andrew Hill led the Titans with 19 points, despite struggling early with foul trouble. He was support- ed well by fellow junior guard Tavaris James, who tallied 14 points and eight rebounds. Photo/Chris Teale is offering Winter discounts on: In spite of their soaring Titans guard Andrew Hill looks on as a teammate shoots a free confidence and unbeaten start throw. Hill had 19 points in the victory over rivals West Potomac. Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, to 2015, the Titans have a “[We’ve got to keep] work- terms of how to behave off and Driveways! number of tough tests ahead ing hard and practicing every the court,” he said. “It’s just Serving Alexandria and Fairfax county. of them in conference play, day, [we’re] talking to them about being professional in a From $13 a square foot. with an intense stretch of about humility, work ethic, sense and doing what we’re games including a three-game understanding that it’s impor- supposed to do on the court Includes removal of old surface! road trip to West Potomac, tant to focus on what instruc- and then disappearing off the South County and Annandale. tions they are receiving on radar during the school day, Contact Dan @ However, Hill is confident his the basketball court in prac- doing well in the classroom 202-957-1520 roster can stay focused on the and coming into practice and tice and what type of things “Bo” the task ahead. that I’m sharing with them in putting the work in.” landscape dog 16 | January 22, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SCENE AROUND TOWN Murder, mystery and mirth “The Game’s Afoot” is a Daria Chase (Melissa Dunlap) hysterical whodunit arrives under the guise of do- ing a puff piece on Gillette. By Jordan Wright “Everyone wants publicity!” she declares. I’ll admit Martha’s Sherlock Holmes portrayer description of Daria — “She William Gillette (John Hen- was ruthless. She was evil. She derson) lives with his dowager was a theater critic, for God’s mother Martha (Patricia Spen- sake!” — was my favorite line cer Smith) in his newly acquired of the play and Ludwig’s plum mansion on the Connecticut chance to get in a dig. River near East Haddam, Conn. In one of the most hilari- He is nursing a gunshot ous scenes, Daria conducts a wound he sustained from an séance to intuit the identity unknown assailant while per- of the murderer, but it only forming at the Palace Theatre convolutes the entire purpose on Christmas Eve, and he has and draws the others’ motives invited the cast in his long- into question. running, self-produced play to Frank Pasqualino directs dine with him. a crack cast in this tidy com- Gillette describes his por- edy filled with outstanding trayal of Holmes as “a play performances by Henderson, about a man of reason who who is absolutely brilliant, stands up for the cause of jus- Kasenetz, Dunlap and Smith. tice.” All very high-minded Set designer John Downing stuff. draws on the original Gillette Actors-as-actors in a who- castle — yes, Gillette was a dunit is playwright Ken Lud- real actor — using medieval wig’s premise in “The Game’s armaments as decor and a Afoot” at The Little Theatre of clever “magic” door. Alexandria. Now, you can al- How the Little Theatre’s ways expect high hat hijinks compact stage affords the from a Ludwig play, but when sense of being in a mansion is the characters are actors you’re anathema to everything con- doubling down. ceivable about a small theater. Gillette’s sophisticated Yet Downing achieves the im- troupe is full of Class-A emot- possible. Heads up: Watch for ers who swan around quoting Michelle Fletcher, who enters Shakespeare, Keats, Franklin during a snowstorm to give a Delano Roosevelt and doz- scene-stealing performance as ens of writers and notable ac- Inspector Goring, a star-struck tors throughout the course of wannabe actor. the action. Add to that tons of In all, “The Game’s Afoot” snappy repartee, snide asides, provides a hilarious whodunit glamorous gowns from cos- to fans of everything from Sir tume designers Jean Schlicting Arthur Conan Doyle to Agatha and Kit Sibley and murder. Oh Christie, and evokes the zany yes, there is murder and may- 1980s cult favorite, “Clue.” hem galore. Simon (Joe Quinn) and “The Game’s Afoot” runs Aggie (Maureen R. Goldman) through February 7 at The and Felix (Chuck Leonard) and Little Theatre of Alexandria, Madge (Pam Kasenetz), two 600 Wolfe St. For tickets and couples who are dinner guests, PHOTOs/MATT LIPTAK The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s latest production, “The Game’s Afoot,” draws on classic murder mysteries information call the box of- are shocked when renowned and whodunits to create a hilarious tale of actors-turned-detectives (bottom). Michelle Fletcher’s portrayal of fice at 703-683-0496 or visit theater critic and columnist star-struck Inspector Goring (top) steals the show. www.thelittletheatre.com. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 17

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. January 26 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST Information: 703-746-4739 or AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first [email protected] of two sessions in which people can learn how to give initial help to someone MAKING THE LEAP: TRACING showing signs of a mental illness or YOUR ROOTS BACK TO AFRICA Join cultural historian Michael W. mental health crisis. Registration is free, The Game’s Afoot 1/17 - 2/7 with space limited to 20 per class. Twitty for a day’s course to learn how to discover your family roots back to Africa Time: 1 to 5 p.m. using all the tools currently available. Also known as “Holmes for the Holidays,” this Location: Calendar 4480 King St. Admission costs $15. comedy/thriller by Ken Ludwig is murderously Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. Time: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. funny, witty and fast-paced! It’s 1936 and [email protected] or www. Location: Alexandria Black History Broadway star William Gillette, admired the alexandriava.gov/dchs Museum, 902 Wythe St. world over for his leading role in the play To have your event Information: 703-746-4356 Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast considered for our January 27 members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend February 1 of revelry. But when one of the guests ends calendar listings, THE MAKING OF AN EXHIBIT up dead, the festivities in this isolated house please email A chance for Alexandria homeschool WONDERS OF SCIENCE Discover of tricks and mirrors quickly turns dangerous. families to meet the curator of The Ly- curious objects, from poison bottles to Gillette takes it upon himself to assume the persona of his beloved [email protected]. ceum’s new exhibit, Explore the Attic, and dragon’s blood, and find out how they Holmes, to track down the killer before his next victim appears. learn how an exhibit goes from concept were used. During these hour-long tours, The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit. Project Enlightenment, McLean High to script to objects on display. Tickets cost School’s historical reenactment society, $8 per child, adults are free of charge. Each Monday will conduct 18th century scientific 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. demonstrations to expand visitors’ WWW THELITTLETHEATRE COM TAVERN TODDLERS Join other Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- knowledge about science in the 1700s. . . families as you and your toddler (walkers ington St. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. through 36 months) have fun in Gads- Information: 703-746-4242 or shop. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- by’s Tavern Museum’s historic ballroom. alexandriava.gov ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Playtime features a craft table, book Information: www.shop.alexandriava.gov corner, toys, as well as group dancing. MUSIC AT MOUNT VERNON Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CONCERT SERIES Three concerts Location: American Legion, 400 Cam- of chamber music, performed by February 5 eron St., check in at museum first. members of the National Symphony Or- Join Us Information: 703-746-4242 or www. chestra. Each performance is prefaced LARRY CALVERT COOKIE gadsbystavern.org by a brief piece of Mount Vernon CLASS Join cookie artisan Larry This Time: 7 p.m. Calvert as he teaches you how to make Location: Mount Vernon: George and decorate beautiful hand-decorated Weekend! January 22 Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 sugar cookies. Six different cookies per student will be supplied for making and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway WHEN THE UNITED STATES taking home. Only 12 spots are avail- Information: 703-780-2000, info@ SPOKE FRENCH The Alexandria- able, reservations required by email. Caen Sister City Committee presents mountvernon.org or www.mountvernon.org Time: 6 to 8 p.m. a lecture with François Furstenberg, Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. The biggest show to date featuring Professor of History at Johns Hopkins January 28 Information: 703-548-0035 or lcal- University. A wine and dessert reception [email protected] over 40 Boat Dealers and vendors follows. Admission is free. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST Time: 7 p.m. Friday 1pm- 8pm Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) February 7 The second of two sessions in which Saturday 10am-7pm ington St. VALENTINE’S HONEY FOR YOUR JAnuAry Information: 202-203-0177 or alexan- people can learn how to give initial help Sunday 11am-4pm HONEY Meet George Wilson, producer [email protected] to someone showing signs of a mental ill- ness or mental health crisis. Registration of award-winning Backyard Farm honeys Adults: $9, Online: $8 is free, with space limited to 20 per class. in Gainesville, Va. He will tell his story and 23–25 Seniors (60+): $8, Online: $7 January 24 Time: 1 to 5 p.m. share his honey, which is unprocessed, 2015 Location: 4480 King St. unpasteurized and contains naturally Kids 12 & Under: Free BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. occurring pollen and enzymes. ANNUAL DINNER The Dunbar [email protected] or www. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Don’t miss this great opportunity to check out all Alexandria-Olympic Branch will host its alexandriava.gov/dchs Location: Olio Tasting Room, 1223 the different models and brands under one roof! annual Dinner and Dance charity event. King St. Enjoy dinner, dancing and appearances Information: 703-909-8196, info@ Find Pontoons, Fishing Boats, Cruisers, Speed Boats, oliotastingroom.com or www.oliotastin- by young club members. Tickets are January 29 - February 14 and much more! Whether you are looking for your $125 or $150 for VIP access. groom.com Time: 7 to 10 p.m. BIRTHNIGHT BALL DANCE new yacht or Jet Ski, you will find it at this show! Location: The Carlyle Club, 411 John CLASS In preparation for the OLD TOWN BOUTIQUE DISTRICT WAREHOUSE SALE The annual Carlyle St. Birthnight Ball on February 14, learn $17,153 Information: 703-217-7763, 703- 18th-century English country dancing one-day shopping extravaganza featur- ing high-end boutique merchandise, Value 801-2216, [email protected] or from expert dance instructors. WIN A including clothing, shoes, jewelry, home [email protected] Time: Each Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. furnishings and more up to 70 or 80 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, FREE percent off retail prices. 134 N. Royal St. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 25 Information: www.shop.alexandriava.gov Location: George Washington Masonic BOAT! PRESIDENTIAL SALON WITH Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive JAMES MADISON Join President January 31 Information: www.oldtownboutique- Come to the Boat show & enter to win a FREE James Madison to discuss the recent district.com 16 foot Bayliner Element 160 Boat Battle of New Orleans and the arrival PREPARING FOR A BALL of the Treaty of Ghent in the context of Explore the tavern where famous balls February 7 - 28 his own time, and be a witness to the like George Washington’s Birthnight events of the year 1815. Ball were held and practice the tasks DOWNTON ABBEY AT LEE-FEN- Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. involved in preparing for a ball. The DALL TOUR The Lee-Fendall House Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, day includes an 18th century dance will be offering special “Downton Abbey” Present this ad for $1 off Admission! Valid at Door only. 134 N. Royal St. lesson and a craft to take home, with Information: 703-746-4242 or new groups starting every 45 minutes. [email protected] Reservations are required. 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Our View Potomac Yard Metro announcement evokes mixed Opinion feelings following tragedy “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” The same week that a Metro mishap killed one Alexandria - Thomas Jefferson resident and injured dozens of riders, city officials learned the Port City had been awarded a $50 million low-interest loan to- ward a new Metrorail station at Potomac Yard. Whether this was a strange coincidence or sad irony depends on your perspective. The $50 million certainly is a windfall. Combined with promised developer contributions, this money — approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board — should ease the project’s tax burden on Alexandria residents. Lowering the tax bill for a needed $200 million to $270 million infra- structure project is a good thing. And yet, right now, it’s difficult to justify pouring money into another Metro station to be operated by the same officials who oversaw last week’s seemingly preventable tragedy. As survivors reveal details of the Metro tunnel arcing fire, it is becoming apparent that the incident was a colossal case of incompetent planning, training or response — or some combination of the three. Seven Alexandria boys who were riding the Yellow Line home from Gonzaga College High School had the good sense, after half an hour of being trapped in a smoke-filled car, to follow a military serviceman out of the train and back to the L’Enfant Plaza station. In escaping, they ignored the Your Views Metro employee on board who was telling passengers to stay put and remain calm. In the midst of all this, Alexandria resi- dent Carol Glover lay dying of smoke inhalation. This incident was not a minor gaffe. The glacially slow Not all Old Town residents are response was a major violation of trust between officials and the thousands of greater Washington residents who each day opposed to waterfront redevelopment put their lives in the hands of those making the decisions and running the trains. To the editor: stunning residential waterfront is a terrific job of repurpos- Riders deserve quick answers to the following questions: I am writing in response to terraces larger than any other ing a really atrocious project 1) How common are arcing fires and what can be done to pre- Bert Ely’s letter (“Regarding on the Potomac and now offer- and turning it into something vent them? the future of the Alexandria ing two of the most expensive visually attractive. And Mr. 2) Does the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority waterfront,” December 18). homes in the D.C. area. Baranes was most recently the have a policy on how long to try moving a smoke-filled train As a very active Old Town However, credit must be co-architect for the fabulous before turning off the third rail so riders can evacuate? If not, resident of 25 years, I, very given to the star architect of new $1 billion CityCenterDC they need one — now. And the escape time needs to be in unlike Ely, am hugely excited the Robinson Terminal South project. Google his credits: single digits, not more than a half hour. to see our plans unfold for Old project: Shalom Baranes. Do the man is possibly the most 3) Who is the Metro official who makes the call on rescuing Town’s waterfront and, most Ely and many of the naysayers desired architect in the region. passengers versus moving the train? What kind of authority notably, for Robinson Termi- not realize the man’s genius EYA’s design both reflects is delegated to personnel on the ground in an emergency? nal South. and world renown? Ely uses the history of the site and the 4) Why did firefighters, once on the scene, remain at the sta- I would like to commend the word “atrocious” to de- working maritime history of tion rather than immediately move to free passengers from the city for selecting and work- scribe the new hotel plans, but Old Town, and uses architecture the train? Why were their radios inoperable? ing with quality vendors and by whose standards? that is contemporary and incor- 5) Why did paramedics fail to administer first aid to some especially EYA, as they have I’d say these are pretty porates state-of-the-art features passengers, including the seven Gonzaga boys, as they done tremendous work in our stunning plans by stodgy Old and finishes, not all of which is emerged from the smoke-filled tunnel? community over many years. Town standards. And we are brick nor looks like every other Yes, it’s great news that Alexandria is going to get a par- From the successful Ford’s so fortunate to have such a row house here. tially subsidized new Metrorail station at Potomac Yard. Landing to the new Old Town star even consider dealing We are at a critical juncture This will be a boon to the local economy. But it’s difficult Commons, within blocks of with the Old Town process to with our waterfront in bridg- to work up much enthusiasm for a new project while the my home, and most recently have his stunning work built ing gaps. We have an incred- smoke is still clearing from last week’s tragedy. the beautiful Oronoco, a game here. He is the architect for the changer for Old Town with Oronoco, by the way, which SEE waterfront | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 19 ‘Open space’ distinction is eye opening To the editor: I assume that the rules for trampling on the wishes Senior Corner Jim Larocco’s January Braddock Heights apply all of residents (who bear the 15 letter, “We must learn the over the city. We all know largest portion of the tax with Bob Eiffert jargon to be informed Alex- how distressed residents near burden) is serious. And andrians” was an eye-open- Beauregard Street feel about when elected public offi- The city commission on aging er. He is to be commended losing their trees. cials repeatedly declare that for alerting us that “open It seems the code needs promises and agreements space” in this city “includes revising to require true green made with residents long needs your input in 2015 everything open in the prop- space — not just open space ago are no longer binding, The Alexandria Commis- and representatives from local erty area: streets, sidewalks, sion on Aging is established organizations. parking, driveways, bal- by city ordinance for the pur- The plan is ambitious, mak- conies, decks and roofs. In Alexandria’s definition of ‘open pose of “identifying the needs ing it essential for the com- other words, open space does space,’ obviously is distressing. of the elderly, developing mission to approach its work not have to be green space, overall planning to meet those strategically. Most importantly, nor does it even have to be Alexandrians enjoy green areas so much needs, evaluating service de- the commission and the aging shared open space.” that when neighbors cut down trees to livery plans as implemented, division have expanded com- By that definition, if one and advocating on behalf of munication with residents. The can stand on a roof and see make room to expand their house, the city the elderly.” The commission commission has also success- the sky — or stand on pave- requires them to plant replacements.” dates back to the late 1970s fully sought broad collabora- ment between buildings when the city first established tion with the leaders and groups that are very tall and close a local agency on aging. It is that influence the quality of life together and seem to block — and the definition of they destroy respect for now comprised of 21 members of Alexandria’s older residents. the sky — he is standing in “open space” should not in- themselves and the institu- appointed by the Alexandria In addition to the organizations open space, no matter how clude roofs at the very least. tions of government. That City Council. that serve seniors and many city much impervious material is I recommend balconies also sets us on a dangerous road. The commission works departments, the commission underneath his feet. So if a be excluded from the defini- Those who founded and closely with staff from the has engaged representatives of building of whatever height tion, but decks on a private nurtured the growth and city’s Division of Aging and businesses, nonprofits, the faith covers an entire block, if one home could be included in prosperity of our city, in- Adult Services in the Depart- community and experts in hu- can stand on its roof, for the open space. cluding George Washington ment of Human and Commu- man services to reach its goals. city’s purposes, the acreage It is disheartening to learn whose February 22, 1732 nity Services. It also partners By involving older residents of that dense block is 100 from Mr. Larocco’s letter birthday we are about to cel- with community-based orga- and others in the city whose in- percent open space. that “despite being led to be- ebrate, would be appalled. nizations such as AARP, At terests include serving older Al- Alexandria’s definition of lieve following presentations Citizens expect and are en- Home in Alexandria and Senior exandrians, the commission has “open space,” obviously is by some of our residents at titled to our officials, both Services of Alexandria. amplified its role in advocacy to distressing. Alexandrians en- a public hearing that some elected and appointed, con- In 2011, city council au- achieve its goals. joy green areas so much that would be addressed, none ducting business honorably. thorized funds to develop a The commission wishes to when neighbors cut down were. City council approved We hope for better, effective strategic plan for aging. The acknowledge the excellent sup- trees to make room to expand the project as designed.” immediately. resulting plan, adopted by port it receives not only from their house, the city requires This pattern of our pub- - Ellen Latane Tabb council in 2012, identifies city staff, but also from city them to plant replacements. lic officials misleading and Alexandria goals that include: communi- councilors. Last year the coun- cations and outreach; afford- cil restored a number of signifi- able, accessible and support- cant budget cuts to programs for waterfront have seen a tremendous in- But in order to bridge ive housing; transportation; older residents. In a climate of flux of millennial residents this gap and embrace the community services; eco- shrinking resources, the coun- FROM | 18 here in Old Town. 21st century, we need to nomic and workforce devel- cil’s actions helped to maintain Both D.C. and Arling- think of these new residents opment; quality of life; and the city’s historically strong ibly rich history and the city ton now proudly boast that and the future of Alexan- health, wellness and safety. support of its older residents. has done a great job in shar- this is their largest demo- dria. I think we do this with The commission is responsi- The commission meets at ing this, as seen in our stun- graphic in both jurisdic- exciting new architecture ble for overseeing the imple- 4 p.m. on the second Thursday ning new Jones Point Na- tions. And right here in that does not look like ev- mentation of the plan. of every month except July and tional Park. If you have not Alexandria, the 2013 cen- erything we already have The plan has enabled the August. Meetings are open to the walked every inch of it as I sus found that since 2007, here. We should have a wa- commission to focus with great public and participation is en- have many times, you have Alexandria saw an 81 per- terfront that is of the future clarity and purpose on those couraged. For more information, missed the fantastic displays cent increase of millenni- and for the future, and EYA seven priorities. Commission go to the city’s website at www. of history, much of which I als. That is both exciting does just that in its pro- members invited relevant city alexandriava.gov/aging or call had not known until the cre- and incredible, as it indi- posal for Robinson Termi- departments to present their the Division of Aging and Adult ation of the new park. cates that we are now part nal South. I applaud them plans related to the needs of Services at 703-746-5999. But in bridging this gap, of a much younger, vibrant and look forward to the day aging residents at its meetings. we need to draw people here demographic that brings when I can enjoy a cocktail Additionally, several of the The writer is the chairman of for something other than great tax revenue, vitality on the new pier. commission’s activities includ- the Alexandria Commission on just history — we already and their own beauty to our - Greg Hudgins ed work with other city staff Aging. have won in that realm. We incredible city. Alexandria 20 | January 22, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES OUT OF THE ATTIC From the web In response to “City council Denise Dunbar From grand old homestead to local bank Publisher sets dangerous precedent he handsome federal-style building But he sadly opined that he was filled [email protected] located at 700 Duke St. was built with “great fear that there will be nothing in Harris Teeter deal,” Kristen Essex T as the private residence of Jonathan as my losses and expenses arising in part December 18: Publisher, Director of Sales & Janney in 1820, a descendant of an early from my long confinement from disease Marketing Alexandria family whose name still fea- have been heavy.” He died soon after and [email protected] Dino Drudi writes: tures prominently in the city. Janney, a lo- in 1839, true to his instructions, the house Erich Wagner cal importer and hardware merchant, also and his other properties were sold. My objection was not to the out- Managing Editor dabbled in local real estate speculation in This photograph, taken around 1960, come, but to the process, a concern [email protected] the early 19th century, allowing him to in- shows the house after it had been convert- reflected in a planning commissioner crease his fortune and build a refined home ed into a guest house for overnight lodg- and two city councilors’ votes against on what was then the outskirts of town ers called “The Cornwall Arms.” A rear the DSUP/SUP amendment. Kent be- Patrice V. Culligan just west of Washington Street, the widest basement, accessed further south on Wash- lieves we have to give business what- Publisher Emeritus [email protected] street planned for the city when it was laid ington Street under a striped awning was ever it wants to maintain a tax base, out in 1749. further converted into commercial retail whereas I think that if city council The two-and-a half-story brick house is space for a maternity store called “Kay’s had held out, Harris-Teeter and/or EDITORIAL notable for its turned iron entry steps and Stork Shop.” the law firm representing it would Susan Hale Thomas balustrade, the rooftop “Widows Walk,” A decade later, the structure received have offered some amenity worth Staff Reporter / Photographer which offered fine views of the Potomac a major exterior restoration and was con- $100,000. But our capitulatory city [email protected] River to the east, and the high point of verted into a bank. The building is still government never even tried. Shuter’s Hill to the west. The house was one of Alexandria’s best examples of the Others think the 24-7 operation Chris Teale built in a symmetrical “half-house “design, adaptive reuse of an historic structure, and would have been approved in the Calendar & Copy Editor [email protected] with windows, dormers, and the two inte- is a primary visual asset along the section original DSUP/SUP, but city coun- rior end chimneys carefully aligned. of the George Washington Memorial Park- cilors during the debate openly stated This layout allowed for a future addi- way that passes through Old Town. that, had such operation been part of ADVERTISING tion to the west, which, if needed, would the original [proposal], it would have been a “very different” discussion at Kristen Essex have provided a perfect balance of archi- Out of the Attic is provided [email protected] tectural symmetry to the structure. How- by the Office of Historic Alexandria. city council. ever, by the time that Patrice V. Culligan [email protected] addition was necessary, styles had changed and a Marty DeVine recessed, flat roofed ad- [email protected] dition with taller arched Margaret Stevens windows was chosen. WHO CARES? [email protected] In the mid-1830s Pat Booth Janney became seri- WE DO. Office/Classified Manager ously ill with a termi- [email protected] nal disease, and he was Graphic Design cared for at the house for several years until his Jennifer Powell Email comments, Art Director death. His will, prepared [email protected] in March 1838, specified rants & raves to that upon his demise, all his real estate holdings [email protected]. Contributors were to be sold, with Jim McElhatton, any remaining balance Justin Shilad, Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright provided to his wife. photo/Office of historic alexandria

ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Weekly Poll Managing Partner The Ariail family William Dunbar Last Week This Week Is funding for the arts being unfairly neglected in local HOW TO REACH US Do Alexandria officials need to be more 110 S. Pitt St. school systems’ budgets? scrutinous of Metro? Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 53% Yes. A. Yes. www.alextimes.com B. No. 47% No. 30 votes Take the poll at alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 21

Calendar Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting are not regularly open to the public. FROM | 17 February 11 February 16 House, 323 S. Fairfax St. Time: 2 p.m. Information: 703-539-2549, joeshu- Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST GEORGE WASHINGTON [email protected] or www.washington- & Garden, 614 Oronoco St. themed tours of the museum. The tours AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The BIRTHDAY PARADE The largest birthday.net/events Information: 703-548-1789, will compare similarities between people second of two sessions in which young parade celebrating Washington’s [email protected] or www. and places within the world of the televi- people can learn how to give initial help birthday in the United States marches February 21-22 leefendallhouse.org sion series and those of the Lee-Fendall to someone showing signs of a mental a one-mile route through Old Town. House. llness or mental health crisis. Registration With nearly 3,500 participants, this February 22 Time: 11 a.m Saturdays TEA WITH MARTHA WASH- is free, with space limited to 20 per class. community parade honors one of the INGTON Experience history with Location: Lee-Fendall House, 614 Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Port City’s favorite sons. Martha Washington as she discusses GEORGE WASHINGTON SYM- Oronoco St. Location: 4480 King St. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. 18th-century tea customs as well as POSIUM Each year, leading scholars Information: 703-548-1789, Location: Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. King Street at Royal Street the fashion of the period. Party attire of the life and era of George Washington [email protected] or www. Information: 703-539-2549 or www. requested. Admission is $25. are invited to the Memorial to share leefendallhouse.org [email protected] or www. washingtonbirthday.net alexandriava.gov/dchs Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. their insights. The theme of this year’s Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, George Washington Symposium is “Lib- PARADE DAY OPEN HOUSES 134 N. Royal St. erty’s Alliance: Washington, Lafayette February 8 - March 1 Enjoy the annual George Washington Information: 703-746-4242 or gads- and Europeans’ Support of American February 14 parade and tour the Stabler-Leadbeater [email protected] Independence,” with three speakers WALKING WITH WASHINGTON Apothecary Museum for free. scheduled: Stuart Leibiger of La Salle See some of the over 140 places in Al- GEORGE WASHINGTON’S Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. University in Philadelphia; Benjamin Location: February 21 exandria today that are associated with BIRTHNIGHT BANQUET AND Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- Huggins from the University of Virginia; George Washington. Admission is free. BALL Help re-create the famous ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. and Julia Osman of Mississippi State Information: IF YOU LIVED IN SLAVERY Partic- Time: 2 to 3 p.m. celebration of George Washington’s 703-746-3853 or apoth- University. Admission is free. [email protected] ipants will experience the house from the Location: Ramsay House Visitors birthday, set in the year 1799, with an perspective of its enslaved inhabitants, Time: 1 p.m. Center, 221 King St. 18th-century banquet, English country exploring the unique differences between Location: George Washington Masonic Information: 703-539-2549, joeshu- Enjoy the annual George Washington dancing, dessert collation and charac- parade and tour Carlyle House for free. slavery in cities and on plantations. The Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive [email protected] or www.washington- Information: ter re-enactors. Tickets start at $125 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. tour will include the servant’s wing and 703-683-2007 or www. birthday.net/events per person, reservations required. Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St. kitchen area with its service bells, which gwmemorial.org Time: 5:30 to 11 p.m. Information:703-549-2997, carlyle@ February 8 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, nvrpa.org or www.carlylehouse.org 134 N. Royal St. Information: 703-746-4242 or www. REVOLUTIONARY WAR REEN- WINTER WARMER LADIES TEA ACTMENT gadsbystavern.org Historic camp and tactical Choose from a variety of 18th-century demonstrations throughout the day desserts while you sip John Gadsby’s including a Revolutionary War skirmish ADOPTADOPTABLE PET OF THETHE WEEKWEEK special blend of tea or take a cup of at 2 p.m. between the Redcoats and the American Heritage Chocolate. Historic February 15 Continental Army. Admission is free. guest Martha Washington will catch Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you up on the latest Alexandria news PARADE DAY OPEN HOUSE Location: Fort Ward Museum and His- during the tea. Admission costs $35 per Tour Gadsby’s Tavern for free on the toric Site, 4301 West Braddock Road person. eve of Presidents’ Day. Learn from Information: 703-539-2549, joeshu- Time: 3 to 5 p.m. costumed guides and the museum’s [email protected] or www.washington- Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, junior docents about the place George birthday.net 134 N. Royal St. Washington dined and danced. Information: www.gadsbystavern.org Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 17 Location:Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, February 9 134 N. Royal St. HOMESCHOOL DAY: CELEBRAT- Information: 703-746-4242 or gads- ING WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST [email protected] In honor of George Washington’s AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first of birthday on February 22, learn how the two sessions in which young people can MADEIRA TASTING Enjoy George citizens of Alexandria celebrated his learn how to give initial help to someone Washington’s favorite drink on his festive birthday in the late 1790s in Gadsby’s showing signs of a mental illness or weekend. Learn about the history of Tavern. Admission is $8, adults free. Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. mental health crisis. Registration is free, Madeira and its consumption by our Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, with space limited to 20 per class. Founding Fathers while enjoying it with ~ Jack Russell BichonBichon ~~ Time: 134 N. Royal St. 1 to 5 p.m. food pairings. Thanks~ Canine to a generousHealth Care Caresponsor,sponsor, ~~ Location: 4480 King St. Information: www.gadsbystavern.org Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle. Petey’s adoption fee has beenbeen paid,paid, Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, PuppiesPuppies require surgery sometimes. “Sarah’s“Sarah’s Fund”Fund” [email protected] or www. TOMB CEREMONY Colonial soso thisthis 9 year old snuggler isis readyready toto go.go. alexandriava.gov/dchs 134 N. Royal St. military and civilians honor the soldiers providesprovides Shelter pets with needed procedures.procedures. Information: 703-746-4242 or gads- of the American Revolution. Well-trained,Well-trained, Petey likes strolling outdoors,outdoors, [email protected] Time: 11 a.m. to noon ThisThis puppypuppy will soon undergo an operationoperation toto repairrepair snacking on treats and watching TV. 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GALLOWAY, 62 One way to become a parent 66 Polish seaport of Alexandria, January 15, 2015 67 “May the ___ be with you” 68 Moon-related MARTHA “SUE” HOLBROOK (93), 69 Imperfections of Alexandria, January 11, 2015 70 Style of column 71 Hit the ground 72 Thousands of pounds PHILLIP FOXWELL LEWIS, 73 Himalayan country of Alexandria, January 9, 2015 74 Offerer of calls via Internet 76 Arrid rival MARI ELIZABETH MYERS (89), 77 Snake “talk” 80 Nutcase of Alexandria, December 24, 2014 82 Qualified 84 Lobster claws JOSEPH LEO REHME JR. (91), 85 Fruit tree with purplish flowers (var.) formerly of Alexandria, January 18, 86 “... pocketful of ___” 2015 87 One billion years, geologically 90 Performed perfectly PANAGIOTIS THOMAS “PETE” 92 Alaskan native SILIS (85), 94 Kind of violin stroke of Alexandria, January 95 Try for an ace 17, 2015 97 Navigation hazard 98 Row of shrubs ALBERT EDGAR WHITTAKER (90), 99 Bowling lane button across 67 Bolt, as of lightning DOWN 100 Army beds of Alexandria, January 8, 2015 1 Flower stalk 69 Trinket 1 Bit of defamation 101 Formed like an egg 5 Fitted within one another 71 “___, amigos!” 2 “Bag” or “board” beginner 102 Erato or Urania DAVID D. REYNOLDS (62), 11 Elbow’s site 72 Makes more durable 3 Cousin of “Heck!” 103 Middle-of-the-___ (moderate) 14 Cavalryman’s sidearm 75 Jeweler’s tool 4 Figure in Islam 104 Some elephants or whales of Alexandria, January 11, 2015 19 CBS eye, e.g. 76 Bushes with plumlike fruits 5 Certain salamanders 105 Emerald Isle 20 Colorless, odorless gas 78 Rodent-spotter’s shriek 6 Community character 106 Alias of H.H. Munro RICHARD H. WRIGHT SR. (88), 79 “Step ___!” 21 Female deer 7 “Rocky” co-star Talia 107 ___ off (angry) of Alexandria, January 12, 2015 22 Leave out in pronunciation 80 The Big Dipper, aka 8 Makes a doily, maybe 110 Most extreme degree Charles’ ___ 23 Four Corners state 9 Dallas-to-Boston dir. 111 Make a little ___ long way 81 South American empire of 24 Sourdough alternative yore 10 New entrant into society, briefly 26 Some art class subjects 82 Catch sight of 11 Mideast’s Gulf of ___ Last Week’s Solution: 27 Certain editors 83 ___-tac-toe 12 Sounds from a pride 29 Fertilization goal 84 Worker in a dry cleaner’s, 31 En ___ (as a big group) sometimes 13 Radio, TV, etc. 32 Mideast export 88 Lambeau crowd-pleaser 14 Portuguese misters 34 Permanent location? 89 Affording beautiful vistas 15 Female former student 35 Social unrest 91 Decisive bout enders 16 ___ one’s time (wait) 38 Home to Notre Dame 92 Alternative to “window” 17 Idyllic Biblical spot 93 Elephant goad 40 Fit for planting 18 Orchestrated silence 96 Cross or Bic 44 Holding a grudge 25 Ancient item 97 Shoulder gesture 45 Female helper of a sort 28 Island off the mainland 100 Gilbert & Sullivan creation 50 PC linkup letters 30 Manila envelope fastener 104 Most impudent 32 Bumbling simpleton 51 Miniature hopper 108 Small egg, to a biologist 33 Roth plan acct. 52 Admitting customers 109 Electronic domestic 35 Full of activity 53 Water-skier’s aid appliances 36 Nary a person 54 Fast tawny feline 112 Highlands hillside 37 Breakfast staple 55 Overnight lodging house 113 It fires electric darts 38 Oscar winner Sean 56 U.S. Army group 114 Mature 108-Across 39 Area between curbs 60 Naval force 115 Hauling fee 41 Roquefort and Stilton, for two 61 Won back 116 Resembling 42 Less believable, as an excuse 63 Hautboys 117 Gravity-driven vehicles 43 On the mother’s side of the 64 “Filthy” money 118 Get married to family 65 Beats by a hair 119 Pig’s innards 45 Carried by 66 Former Pirate great Dick 120 Novelist Bagnold 46 Choices for fencers WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM January 22, 2015 | 23 Classifieds

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PUBLIC NOTICE for: (A) An amendment to the official zoning PROPOSAL TO CLEANUP map to change the zone from R-8 to RB with proffers; and (B) A development special use AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE ALEXANDRIA PLANNING permit and site plan, with modifications, to TANK (UST) SITE COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL construct and operate a nursing home build- There has been a release from an under- FEBRUARY - 2015 ing; zoned R-8/Residential Single-Family. ground storage tank system at: Potomac Applicant: 2811 King Street LLC repre- The items described below will be heard sented by M. Catharine Puskar River Generating Station (PRGS), 1400 by the Planning Commission and the City North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA. The Council on the dates and times listed below. Master Plan Amendment #2014-0010 Virginia Department of Environmental NOTICE: Some of the items listed below may Rezoning #2014-0010 Quality (VDEQ) is requiring NRG Potomac be placed on a consent calendar. A consent Development Special Use Permit River LLC to develop a Corrective Action item will be approved at the beginning of the #2013-0023 Plan (CAP) to address cleanup of petroleum meeting without discussion unless someone Transportation Management Plan SUP hydrocarbons at the site. If you have any asks that it be taken off the consent calendar #2014-0105 questions regarding the cleanup, please and considered separately. The Planning Encroachment #2014-0007 contact: NRG Potomac River LLC, Burt Commission reserves the right to recess and 513 & 515 North Washington Street - The Mill McCullough, 8301 Professional Place, continue the public hearing to a future date. Public hearing and consideration of requests For further information call the Department of for: (A) An amendment to Old Town North Suite 230, Landover, MD 20785. Planning and Zoning on 703-746-4666 or visit Small Area Plan chapter of the Master Plan to The CAP was be submitted to the Northern www.alexandriava.gov/planning. amend the land use designation from RM to OC; (B) An amendment to the official zoning Virginia Regional Office of the VADEQ ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION on December 23, 2014. Additionally, a map for rezoning Lot 502 from RM to OC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 with proffers; (C) A Development Special Use copy of this CAP has been provided to the 7:00 PM, CITY HALL Permit and Site Plan, with modifications, to Alexandria Library - Beatley Central Library CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS construct a residential building, including a Branch located at 5005 Duke Street, Alexan- 301 KING STREET special use permit for a parking reduction, per ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA dria, VA 22304 for public viewing. A public Section 8-100 of the Zoning Ordinance and meeting will be held at Alexandria City Hall ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL modifications for a side yard setback, per Sec- on February 3, 2015 at 7:00pm to present the SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 tion 4-806(A)(2)(a); (D) a special use permit CAP. If you would like to review or discuss 9:30 AM, CITY HALL for a transportation management plan; and, and the CAP with the staff of the VADEQ, please CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (E) encroachment in the public-right-of-way feel free to contact Alex Wardle at (703) 301 KING STREET for a proposed perimeter fence, zoned OC/Of- 583-3822. The DEQ Northern Virginia ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA fice Commercial and RM/Residential Medium. Regional Office will consider written com- Applicant: CAS Riegler represented by Text Amendment #2014-0009 Duncan Blair, attorney ments regarding the CAP until February 13, Rezoning #2014-0012 2015. Written comments should be sent to 510 North Quaker Lane - Charles M. Development Special Use Permit #2014-0005 Business Directory the VADEQ at the address listed below. The Goodman House 3100 Jefferson Davis Highway (Parcel VADEQ requests that all written comments A) Initiation of a Text Amendment and a Address: 3104 Jefferson Davis Highway) - be sent to VDEQ - Storage Tank Program, Map Amendment and B) public hearing and Marino’s Restaurant home Services Northern Virginia Regional Office, 13901 consideration of a text amendment and an Public hearing and consideration of a request Crown Court, Woodbridge, Virginia amendment to the official zoning map to add for an extension to the date of expiration of a previously approved Development Special 22193-1453 reference the tracking number the Charles M. Goodman House to the City’s WE NEED YOU! 100 Year Old Building List; zoned R-20/ Use Permit #2010-0004, with modifications, for this case; PC # 2013-3154 OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU! Residential Single-Family. to construct an addition to the existing build- Staff: City of Alexandria - Department of ing including Special Use Permit approval to WE WANT YOU AS A FOSTER PARENT! Planning and Zoning operate two restaurants; zoned CSL/Com- mercial Service Low. Special Use Permit #2014-0113 Applicant: Ather Subzwari represented 5055 Seminary Road - Farmers Market at by Mike Razavi, engineer Alexandria Board of Southern Towers www.premiertfc.com Architectural Review Public hearing and consideration of a request 535A East Braddock Road Old & Historic Alexandria to operate an outdoor food and crafts market; Alexandria, Virginia 22314 District zoned RC/High-Density Apartment. Applicant: Jim Nicholson (571) 325-8217 LEGAL NOTICE OF [This item was deferred at the January 2, A PUBLIC HEARING 2015 Planning Commission hearing.] ALEXANDRIA PLANNING CALL US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FOSTER CARE DEPARTMENT A public hearing will be held by the Alex- Special Use Permit #2014-0110 andria Board of Architectural Review on 815 ½ King Street NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2015 beginning Public hearing and consideration of a request REVIEW at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers, second for an increase in floor area ratio (FAR); The following request has been received for floor of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexan- zoned KR/King Street Retail. administrative review and approval. dria, Virginia on the following applications: Applicant: Rob Kaufman Advertising For information about this application or CASE BAR2015-0006 Special Use Permit #2014-0120 to comment, visit the City’s website at www. Residential & Commercial Request for alterations and waiver of vision 1575 Kenwood Avenue (Parcel Address: alexandriava.gov/planning or call (703) Works! clearance at 313 N Royal St. 1603 Peach Street) - Hertz Local Edition 746-4666. APPLICANT: Daniel and Ann Horowitz Public hearing and consideration of a request to operate an automobile rental business; Special Use Permit # 2015-00004 To advertise CASE BAR2015-0002 zoned CSL/Commercial Service Low with 411 John Carlyle – Proposed Business: Request to partially demolish and capsulate Proffer. Bright Horizons Children Centers, LLC at 724 S Royal St. Applicant: Hertz Local Edition New Administrative Special Use Permit your business 703.314.1287 • AllegroLLC.net APPLICANT: Gina Matrassi request to operate a children day care Special Use Permit #2014-0115 center; zoned CDD #1/Coordinated 703.314.1287 CASE BAR2015-0004 1318 King Street - A&B Auto Finance Development District or service Request for alterations at 724 S Royal St. Company APPLICANT: Bright Horizons Children AllegroLLC.net APPLICANT: Gina Matrassi Public hearing and consideration of a request Centers, LLC Other Business for an amendment to previously approved PLANNER: Alex Dambach – An informational presentation on the Po- Special Use Permit #2013-0084 to continue [email protected] Contact Whole-house tomac Yard Metrorail Project by the Depart- operation of a nonconforming automobile sales business; zoned KR/King Street Urban Retail. In accordance with section 11-500 of the Kristen Essex Generators ment of Transportation and Environmental zoning ordinance, the above listed request Services. Applicant: Behrooz Raiszadeh repre- sented by David L. Chamowitz, attorney may be approved administratively by the Panel Replacement Director of Planning and Zoning. If you have kessex@ Information about the above item(s) may be Rezoning #2014-0009 Lighting obtained from the Department of Planning Development Special Use Permit #2012-0015 any comments regarding the proposal above, and Zoning, City Hall, 301 King Street, 2805, 2807, 2807A and 2809 King Street - please contact Planning and Zoning staff at alextimes.com Room 2100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Alexandria Memory Care 703.746.4666 or email the planner listed no telephone: (703) 746-4666. Public hearing and consideration of requests later than February 13th, 2015. 24 | January 22, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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