Consensus Emerges Around New School Boundaries

Vol. 12, No. 43 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper OCTOBER 27, 2016 Consensus emerges around new school boundaries

PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE ‘Who We Are’ sheds light on unseen residents Social services advisory ing their stories of interacting board premieres new video with and being helped by the promoting city services city’s department of community BY CHRIS TEALE and human services. In just four and a half min- One interviewee describes utes, the faces of numerous city residents come on screen, shar- SEE WHO WE ARE | 6

PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Attendees at a community meeting last Thursday at Francis C. Hammond Middle School listen to a presentation about Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting, a process that has not been carried out since 1999. School board set for faced a capacity crunch, as extend the process — to the January vote at end of enrollment has increased by 2017-2018 school year and redistricting process 3,200 students since then and then to 2018-2019 — to in- BY CHRIS TEALE is not expected to plateau un- clude details around a pro- Alexandria City Public til 2030. posed new elementary school Schools appears to be moving The new effort, which be- on the West End and other closer to a new set of bound- gan in March 2015, aims to factors. Under the proposal, aries at the elementary school enable more students to at- existing office space would be COURTESY PHOTO level, with the Alexandria City tend elementary schools in retrofitted for use as a school. CHAMBER HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES Hunt Burke, School Board expected to vote the neighborhoods where they The new boundaries are set chairman and CEO of Burke & Herbert Bank, is honored by the Alex- in January. live and reduce the number of to go into effect for the 2018- andria Chamber of Commerce as its 2016 Business Leader of the Two community meetings those bussed across the city. 2019 school year. Year at the chamber’s annual business awards. In the other cat- last week gave residents the ACPS anticipates enrollment At a meeting last week at egories, The Campagna Center was named Association/Nonprofit Business of the Year; Access National Bank was named Rising Star opportunity to examine sev- to rise by 4 percent each year Francis C. Hammond Middle Business of the Year; Alexandria Cupcake won Small Business of eral proposals under consid- for the next five years. School, attendees were pre- the Year; Halt, Buzas & Powell, LTD won Medium Business of the eration and the ability to leave The new school bound- sented with four options, down Year; Carr Workplaces was named Large Business of the Year; and anonymous feedback on Post- aries initially were slated to from five earlier this month. In the overall business of the year award went to Cotton & Company, it notes by each plan. go into effect in time for the a presentation by third-party LLP. In addition, town crier Ben Fiore-Walker won the Spirit of the Chamber Award. Since ACPS last redrew current school year. But the its boundaries in 1999, it has school board twice voted to SEE REDISTRICTING | 8

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING More than 300 pounds of drugs collected at three take back events Local police officers and spokeswoman Amy Bertsch said for collection and disposal. The sheriff’s deputies, with help that 310 pounds were collected service is free and anonymous, from officials from the Sub- at The Neighborhood Pharmacy with no questions asked. stance Abuse Prevention Co- of Del Ray, First Baptist Church Alexandria Police Department alition of Alexandria and Al- and the Alexandria Police De- spokeswoman Crystal Nosal said exandria Renew Enterprises, partment headquarters. the drugs are taken by APD and collected more than 300 pounds During the events on October given to Virginia State Police in of unwanted drugs and prescrip- 22, citizens could drop off their partnership with the Drug En- tions at three Drug Take Back potentially dangerous expired, forcement Administration, who events last Saturday. unused and unwanted prescrip- then dispose of them safely. Alexandria Sheriff’s Office tion drugs and other medications - Chris Teale Arts for Autism Gala to feature fashion show, art in sixth year The Autism Society of North- event’s master of ceremonies, do it in a way that is fun and in- ern Virginia is preparing for this alongside co-host Natalie Tuck- spiring,” said ASNV president OLD TOWN NEW LISTING year’s sixth annual Arts for Au- er, a local actress. Special guests Barbara Wagner in a statement. tism Gala, slated for November 5 will include Mayor Allison Sil- “The money we raise at the ~ Gracious Historic Home ~ at the Westin Alexandria. berberg, Delegate Jim LeMu- event plays a critical role help- The event will feature works nyon (R-67) and a number of ing our chapter to continue our Well-Located of art and live performances by local business and community mission of building community people of all ages with autism, leaders. through education, advocacy followed by a New York-style The evening will begin with and support.” fashion show with model-fun- a dinner and speakers, followed Dinner tickets are available draisers who walk the runway by live performances and then for the entire program for $175, supported by donations from the runway show. Throughout along with runway tickets for family and friends. The model- the event, a variety of items will $100 for the performances and fundraisers are decked out in ap- be available in live and silent fashion show that include cock- parel provided by local design- auctions. tails and hors d’oeuvres. Visit ers and boutiques. “Arts for Autism offers a www.arts-for-autism.org for NBC4 meteorologist Doug great opportunity for us to edu- more information. Kammerer will serve as this cate people about autism, and - Chris Teale Alexandria Symphony announces fall season The Alexandria Sympho- cital pianist and will be playing symphony performs Saturday ny Orchestra, now in its 73rd the harpsichord in addition to evenings in the Rachel M. season, announced that on conducting the performance. Schlesinger Concert Hall and November 5 and 6, Maestra Pitcairn will be performing Arts Center on the Alexandria Kathleen Kelly, master coach with her 1720 “Red Mendels- campus of NOVA Community for the Washington National sohn” Stradivarius violin, said College. Sunday afternoon ~116 Wolfe Street~ Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz to have inspired the Academy concerts are at the George This wonderful property, one half block Young Artist Program, will Award-winning film “The Red Washington Masonic Nation- conduct Vivaldi’s “Four Sea- Violin.” While she is visiting al Memorial. Parking is free. to the river, has been lovingly restored sons.” The ASO will be joined Alexandria, she will be con- ASO season subscriptions and maintained with great style and taste. by violin virtuoso Elizabeth ducting a master class with the start at $72. Ticket prices Four fully finished levels offer sophisticated Pitcairn for this concert. advanced orchestra students range from $20 to $80 for Kelly has shattered glass at T.C. Williams High School. adults, with $5 youth, and $10 living indoors and the brick-walled patio ceilings in the conducting The ASO is comprised of student tickets. Military, se- adds an extra summertime room. $799,900. world as both the first wom- some of the region’s most ac- nior and group discounts are an and first American to be complished professional mu- also available. To order tickets Diann Hicks Carlson named director of musical sicians from military service and for more information, visit studies at the Vienna State bands and orchestras, univer- www.alexsym.org or call 703- 703-628-2440 Opera in Austria. She has per- sity faculties, and other met- 548-0885. www.diannhicks.com formed internationally as a re- ropolitan-area orchestras. The - Times staff 4.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

The Lamplighter Man robbed Tuesday on upper King Street Two men robbed another 25 after reports of the robbery. Nosal said there were no in- man Tuesday night on upper Department spokeswoman juries, and that the suspects and Did you know that King Street after implying they Crystal Nosal said two male victim did not know each other. we have mirrors? had a weapon, and took his wal- suspects aged between 19 and Anyone with further infor- Stop by today for let and cell phone, police said. 22 told the victim they had a mation about this incident is some Officers from the Alexandria weapon but kept it hidden, and asked to call the Alexandria Police Department responded to did not assault him. They then Police Department’s non-emer- reflections! the 3400 block of King St. at ap- took his wallet and cell phone gency number at 703-746-4444. proximately 7:49 p.m. October before fleeing the scene. - Chris Teale Arlington man pleads guilty to two Alexandria bank robberies An Arlington man pled at Wells Fargo he left with committed the robberies be- 1207 King Street Alexandria, VA guilty last week to two $1,195. Both times, he left the cause of his heroin habit. 703-549-4040 www.lamplighterlamps.com counts of bank robbery in Al- premises before police ar- Khan will return to court exandria that both took place rived, but was identified by on December 15 for sentenc- earlier this year. both tellers as the man who ing. The maximum penalty Budder Khan, 26, robbed robbed them. for bank robbery is life in the SunTrust on Mount Ver- In a statement, Common- prison. He is being held in the non Avenue and the Wells wealth’s Attorney Bryan William G. Truesdale Adult Fargo on Fern Street on April Porter said the defendant Detention Center pending 18 and April 28, respectively. also made statements to law sentencing. On both occasions, he en- enforcement officers follow- The case was prosecuted tered and handed a teller a ing his arrest stating that he by Senior Assistant Com- note, stating that it was a rob- had thrown away the clothing monwealth’s Attorney David bery and demanding she give he was wearing because he A. Lord and Assistant Com- him all her money. knew the police were coming monwealth’s Attorney Joseph At SunTrust, Khan left for him. Martin. with $3,309 in cash, and Porter said Khan said he - Chris Teale Man robs South Van Dorn Street gas station at gunpoint A man robbed a South Van Department spokeswoman a search for a suspect if officers Dorn Street gas station at gun- Crystal Nosal said the suspect is feel the person is still on foot and point last week and stole cash be- in his 20s, and brandished a fire- they have a good description of fore fleeing on foot, police said. arm before stealing cash. Nosal the clothes they are wearing. Officers from the Alexandria said there were no injuries. Anyone with further informa- Police Department responded to The U.S. Park Police as- tion is asked to call the Alexandria the gas station on the 500 block sisted APD with the search us- Police Department’s non-emer- of S. Van Dorn St. at around 8:58 ing their helicopter. Nosal said gency number at 703-746-4444. p.m. October 19. helicopters generally are used in - Chris Teale POLICE BEAT The following incidents occurred between October 19 and October 26.

THEFTS DRUG ASSAULTS BURGLARIES 27 3 CRIMES 14 7

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*Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. Source: raidsonline.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... OCTOBER 27, 2016 | 5 Don Beyer promises more progress if re-elected to Congress

PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) is running for re-election in Virginia’s 8th congressional district after a first term in which he pointed to a series of small accomplishments on Capitol Hill. Beyer campaigned earlier this year in Alex- andria (pictured) for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the run-up to March’s Virginia Democratic primary. Incumbent touts success- That’s Beyer is running for re-elec- es representing Virginia’s tion in a district that includes 8th District ultimately the cities of Alexandria and BY CHRIS TEALE where good Falls Church, all of Arlington In a Congress seemingly legislation comes County and sections of Fair- paralyzed by partisan gridlock, from: getting fax County. Opposing him on U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) said the ballot are Republican chal- he takes heart from a series of good bipartisan lenger Charles Hernick and In- small accomplishments during consensus on dependent Julio Gracia, while his first term on Capitol Hill. important issues. Mike Webb is running a write- Representing Virginia’s 8th I think we can in campaign. District, Beyer pointed to his Beyer said during his first work with local airports on the look back over the term in Congress, he has voted flight patterns up and down last two years and with his conscience more often the Potomac River, restor- say we got a lot of than for political expediency. ing local authorities’ power to He was one of 28 Democrats regulate tow truck companies, little things done.” who voted to support the pas- and a study on helicopter noise - U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) sage of the Trade Promotion around military bases among Authority that gave President others. coming, not just with my fellow Barack Obama legal authority Beyer said with almost two Democrats but with a lot of my to negotiate the proposed Trans- years under his belt, he has fellow Republicans too. That’s Pacific Partnership trade deal found ways to work with both ultimately where good legisla- before sending it to Congress for parties. tion comes from: getting good a straight up-or-down vote. “The relationships take a lot bipartisan consensus on impor- Beyer also voted unsuccess- more time to build, especially tant issues. I think we can look fully to sustain Obama’s veto because when we’re in session back over the last two years and on legislation that would allow we’re only in two and a half say we got a lot of little things days a week,” he said. “They’re done.” SEE BEYER | 11 6.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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703-683-1996 consultants Reingold, project options, [and then] people start manager Zachary Abaie said making some decisions about things that that of those five prior options, can immediately be put off the table, some options one and two had been Heating & Air Conditioning culled by the school board’s things they like, some things they maybe redistricting review committee only like a part of. One thing [Cropper] really Fall Inspections since they did not fit the criteria encouraged the committee to think about for new boundaries. of one system The criteria act as a roadmap is to not necessarily confine themselves to $ 95 for the review committee and thinking about a particular option in total. for 69. the community, giving all par- • Alexandria, VA residents only ties a yardstick with which to They should talk about elements from one • Cannot be combined with any other offers/coupons. determine if a boundary propos- option that they liked, and elements from al will fulfill the district’s needs. • Ask one of our service another option that they liked.” Instead, Abaie said that op- Fall Inspections of representatives how to apply this - Ramee Gentry, Chairwoman, $ 95 to an Assured Service Agreement. tions three, four and five had one system for 69. been joined by a new option redistricting steering committee www.rbincorporated.com six, which he said was devised to build on the positives of option five. Abaie said option six provides capacity relief to over- OPEN HOUSE • 2-4 PM crowded schools, impacts 205 SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET the fewest students, supports walking to school and has no ONE OF A KIND demographic impact. He said its only drawback is the lack of capacity relief for schools in the east of the city. In an interview, redistrict- PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE ing steering committee chair- During the meeting, residents were able to look up close at several woman and school board mem- suggested boundaries and leave anonymous feedback on Post-it notes, which will then be incorporated by the consultants and the ber Ramee Gentry said the new Alexandria City School Board. option is part of an evolutionary process that sees various ideas from the consultants said that which was criticized for not ad- come forward and be refined. 1,357 students in kindergarten dressing overcrowding in the Those new versions come through fifth grade would be east of the city and for making from Cropper GIS, a consul- impacted by a move to a new life difficult for some students tant that uses geographic infor- school, the least of all the op- that would be transferred to mation system data on where tions currently on the table. other schools under the plan. students live, demographic in- And option six would mean “[Samuel] Tucker [Elemen- formation and other factors to 3,440 students could walk to tary School] students trans- Extraordinary newly built draw boundaries. school, down from the current ferred to [James] Polk [Elemen- detached Old Town home. “You tend to have a first total of 3,839 but more than the tary School] will commute 20 Nearly 1,000 sq. ft. on each of the round of options, [and then] other options. That figure as- minutes in the morning instead four levels. Five Bedrooms four and people start making some deci- sumes there would be no walk- of five,” one respondent wrote. half baths, elevator, with custom sions about things that can im- ability to the proposed new “This fails the transportation woodwork and marble throughout. mediately be put off the table, West End elementary school. criteria.” One block to King Street. Ten year some things they like, some Feedback on the sixth op- “If [the] concern is [George] builder warranty. $1,949,000 things they maybe only like tion appeared, based on the Mason [Elementary School] a part of,” Gentry said. “One Post-it notes submitted by resi- overcrowding, address while thing [Cropper] really encour- dents, to be broadly, but not leaving this [option] for the For private showing Call Gina Baum aged the committee to think unanimously, positive. west side,” another wrote. 703-338-1557 • [email protected] about is to not necessarily “For its ability to preserve Options three and four both Gina Baum, Realtor, Certified Luxury Home confine themselves to think- school communities, walkabil- came in for criticism, with one re- Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) ing about a particular option ity, the mix of students within spondent calling the third choice in total. They should talk about schools, this plan is easily the “completely unacceptable” as elements from one option that most palatable,” one respon- they felt its demographics did not they liked, and elements from dent wrote. represent the city’s values. another option that they liked.” But concerns still weighed | Keller Williams Realty Alexandria Old Town | Under the sixth option, data heavily around the option, SEE REDISTRICTING | 14 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... OCTOBER 27, 2016 | 9 City gears up for ‘Appomattox’ move request

Support for relocation in- hearing to request the statue be Mayor Allison Silberberg the morning of May 24, 1861,” cluded in legislative agenda moved from its present location said she reached out to local Mullins wrote. “The location alongside other priorities at Prince and South Washington chapter president Deborah Mul- had special meaning for the BY CHRIS TEALE streets to the grounds of The Ly- lins after what was an at-times men who conceived, paid for The city’s delegation to the ceum, a city museum located at controversial public hearing in and dedicated the monument. Virginia General Assembly will the corner of the intersection. September. Silberberg said they As Silberberg was informed, be asked to support legislation The statue has stood at its had a “cordial” meeting during we will honor the wishes of in the 2017 session requesting current location — intended to which both parties explained those veterans.” permission to move the “Appo- mark the point at which Alex- their positions, and that the ball is Elsewhere in the city’s 2017 mattox” statue as part of its leg- andria residents gathered to join now in the city delegation’s court. legislative package is an effort islative agenda along with other the Confederate army — since Silberberg said the move is to secure funding to address priorities. 1889, and is owned by the local a minor one, and “not to Aunt its combined sewer system City council examined its chapter of the United Daugh- Matilda’s basement, not to my discharge into Oronoco Bay. agenda for next year’s legislative ters of the Confederacy. The back yard.” Addressing that outfall is not session in Richmond at its meet- proposed change would move it “We have voted as a body, required by the Virginia De- ing Tuesday night, and agreed to 20 feet away, to the southwest so it’s up to our state legisla- partment of Environmental advance the slate of issues to a corner of the intersection. tors how to proceed,” Silber- Quality, so was not included public hearing in November. Virginia Code prohibits berg said. “We have done our in May when council ap- Delegates Mark Levine (D- the removal of memorials or part here. It is up to them.” proved an updated long-term 45) and Charniele Herring (D- monuments commemorating Mullins said in a letter to the control plan for the city’s com- 46) will be asked to pursue leg- any war involving the United FILE PHOTO Times this week that the chapter bined sewer system. islation from the package, along States, including the Civil is steadfast in its belief that the Instead, councilors are The city will ask its Virginia General with state Sens. Adam Ebbin War. “Appomattox” depicts Assembly delegation to support statue should not be moved due hopeful of receiving state fund- (D-30), George Barker (D-39) a lone, unarmed Confederate legislation asking to move the “Ap- to its historical connection. ing to address the outfall into and Dick Saslaw (D-35). soldier looking south, and is a pomattox” statue from Prince and “This marks the site from Oronoco Bay and other capital Councilors voted unani- memorial to the city’s Confed- South Washington streets as part which the Alexandria militia mously at its September public erate war dead. of its 2017 legislative agenda. companies departed the city on SEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY | 20

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WHO WE ARE FROM | 6 yond what was spotlighted in REDISTRICTING FROM | 8 BEYER FROM | 11 the video, and she hopes that formed parent because of hav- more and more residents take Gentry said such a forum al- “One of my goals as a ing Medicaid,” said a third. “It advantage of what is available lowed people to collaborate and candidate, and I stick with made me aware of what kinds to them. take the time to examine maps it right now, I would really of medical needs my children “This is the tip of the iceberg and boundary lines in detail, want the climate change de- might have.” here for us,” she said. “There’s making the engagement process bate not to be politicized if at Kate Garvey, the city’s di- so much more we can keep stronger. all possible,” Beyer said. “It rector of community and hu- sharing.” “It’s nice to have the imme- shouldn’t be Democrat vs. man services, said the video Silberberg said other resi- diacy of seeing the map and be- Republican, it shouldn’t be offered a telling look not only at dents might be more inclined to ing able to put the Post-it note liberal vs. conservative, and neighbors and friends, but also seek help from city services af- right by it,” she said. “What I’ve it shouldn’t be a matter of something more than a list of ter seeing the video, especially noticed is people, they might religious belief. We should available city services. when they realize that there are even be starting to write some- be able to come back to the U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) “This video gives you an others in a similar situation as thing, but they stop and look at science.” insight into the strength, the themselves. what other people have written. During this term, Con- of maintenance in one year hopes, the aspirations of the “You’re bringing light to It’s a crowd-sourcing activity; gress passed the first long- to get the Metrorail system citizens,” she said. these issues, and that’s important people get inspired by the other term highway funding bill up to a good level of repair Mayor Allison Silberberg because you’re going to be giving things they’re seeing.” in 10 years, but Beyer said and safety. said such diversity should be cel- courage to others,” she said. The steering and review more must be done in Con- Beyer said the federal gov- ebrated in Alexandria, especially The video can be viewed on- committees will continue to gress to address the coun- ernment must take responsi- as it highlights its citizens and line at www.alexandriava.gov/ meet, with another series of try’s crumbling infrastruc- bility to help close a $275 mil- their wide range of experiences. dchs, under the section “Watch community meetings on the ture, ideally by passing a bill lion funding gap, as half the “There’s so much that makes DCHS Video Features.” Batey boundary proposals slated that provides more funding. federal workforce in the D.C. our incredible, historic city a said it will be released to the wid- for next month, incorporat- On the local level, Beyer region takes Metro each day. special place to live in,” she er community by the department ing attendees’ feedback. Public said he favors increased fed- But he said the local jurisdic- said. “[It’s] the people that make in as many forums as possible. hearings on redistricting are eral funding for the Wash- tions also must work together up the fabric of what makes our (Disclosure: a member of the scheduled for December 8 and ington Metropolitan Area and do their part. city so great.” Times’ advertising staff cur- January 19, and the school board Transit Authority, which is The campaign is nearing Garvey said the department rently serves on the city’s social is expected to vote January 26 in the midst of its SafeTrack its end, with Election Day on does much more good work be- services advisory board). on the new boundaries. program to do three years November 8. LONG & FOSTER OLD TOWN R EALTOR SPOTLIGHT Bette & Betsy Gorman • The Gorman Group The mother-daughter team of tween Bette and her clients. Many of Old Town and work in all areas of Bette and Betsy Gorman compli- those relationships continue today. Northern Virginia. ment each other perfectly. Betsy, Bette’s daughter, brings a Betsy and Bette advise buyers Bette Gorman is a teacher by law background to her work at Long to “look until you find the house training and draws on that back- and Foster. Betsy is a graduate of that fits. If you have to work too ground in her real estate work. Georgetown University and the Uni- hard to like a house, it’s not the Studies show that former teachers versity of Texas at Austin School of right one. Don’t make a decision have a high success rate in real Law. In 2005, after working as a tax before you are ready.” estate because educating clients is lawyer for several years, she asked When asked what was the high- a core function of a good agent. to join Bette in real estate in search light of their professional experi- Bette & Betsy Gorman A native of Maine, Bette grew of a better work/life balance. ence, they answered, “Working with up in Tennessee and is a graduate The compliment of skills be- amazing clients.” Much of their The Gorman Group LLC of the University of Tennessee. Af- tween Bette and Betsy combines business comes from referrals from 703.861.4825 cell ter a short stint working and teach- to create one of the top producing past clients and they said they are ing in Massachusetts she moved to teams at Long & Foster. Their te- thankful their clients are fantastic [email protected] Alexandria where she continued nacity, fabulous service and warm people who know fantastic people. her teaching career. consideration of their clients are Both mother and daughter [email protected] In 1968, Bette left teaching and keys to their success. They strive to believe in giving back to the com- began working in real estate — in make each transaction as seamless munity. Both have tutored at Lyles the era long before the internet and as possible with minimal hiccups Crouch Traditional Academy and cell phones. Because the pace of real and obstacles. Betsy currently serves on the redis- estate was slower in that era, it al- Bette & Betsy work with both tricting committee for Alexandria lowed deep relationships to form be- buyers and sellers. They both live in City Public Schools.

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BROKERAGE / ASSET MANAGEMENT / DEVELOPMENT 18.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SPORTS Cardinals reach WCAC semifinals BI field hockey loses to ton cantered to a 3-0 victory at St. John’s after win over Fannon Field. Seton in quarterfinals Later in the first half, a pen- BY CHRIS TEALE alty corner from Ireton caused It took less than five min- chaos in the Seton circle, and utes for the Bishop Ireton field after a goalmouth scramble, hockey team to assert itself in Callan McCormick pounced its Monday quarterfinal in the on the loose ball and forced it Washington Catholic Athletic home. Another penalty corner Conference tournament. would bring the Cardinals’ Facing Elizabeth Seton, the third as Kerrigan McCormick Cardinals offense sprung to life was on hand to stab the ball as Kerrigan McCormick broke home after a long-range effort into the circle, then found Cal- from defender Lanie Garlock. lan McCormick unmarked to And despite the game being score with a backhanded shot. low on chances for both sides Each McCormick sister would — Seton did not get its first later score another goal as Ire- shot off until there were less

PHOTOS/CHRIS TEALE Open House Bishop Ireton forward Kerrigan McCormick th accelerates away from an Elizabeth Seton Friday, November 11 defender (left) during the teams’ Washington 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Catholic Athletic Conference field hockey quarterfinal Monday at Fannon Field. Cardinals Call today! 703-549-5067 forward Catriona Corallo keeps the ball under close control (above) during Monday’s WCAC www.graceschoolalex.org field hockey quarterfinal. Callan McCormick 3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA scored twice and Kerrigan McCormick once as Ireton beat Elizabeth Seton 3-0. St. Stephen’s & Pursuing Goodness I’m very humbled and proud of as well as Knowledge my players’ hard work and their St. Agnes School tenacity to never say die. They never really give up ... so I’m humbled by that. I’m grateful for the opportunity to coach a team like this, but there is a part of me as a coach that says I still want more out of them every game.” Middle School Open House - Erin Simons, Head coach, Bishop Ireton field hockey v College preparatory, small classes November 1 Lower School Tours than four minutes remaining where my comfort lies.” v Robotics, 3D printing & modeling, November 2 & 30, December 7 in the game — the hosts had But on Tuesday, the Cardi- other opportunities to stretch nals’ bid for a WCAC tourna- design thinking Lower School Curriculum Night November 16 their lead but were twice de- ment title came to an end with v Award-winning arts, writing, foreign nied by the frame of the goal. a 5-1 defeat away against St. Middle & Upper School “I’m not ever really confi- John’s in the semifinals. language, and math programs Student Visiting Days dent unless we get up a couple The appearance in the November & December v Championship athletics of goals, and so even one goal WCAC tournament caps a Admission Advent Coffee is not enough for me,” said Ire- successful season for Ireton, December 2 ton head coach Erin Simons. which has also challenged for Alexandria, VA v JK-12 v Episcopal v Coed v Extended Day v Transportation “I didn’t really feel confident a berth in the Virginia Inde- JK-5: 703-212-2705 | 6-12: 703-212-2706 | WWW.SSSAS.ORG/ADMISSION after one goal. Two was better for me, but three ultimately is SEE IRETON | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OCTOBER 20, 2016 | 19

IRETON FROM | 18 Titans triumph over rivals West Potomac PIGSKIN ROUNDUP pendent Schools Athletic The T.C. Williams football Saints will face Bullis on Sat- Damgard found Hayden Mitch- Sam Smith to put the Cardinals Association state tourna- team squeaked past rival West urday on Senior Day. ell for a 63-yard touchdown. up 21-14, but almost immediate- ment. The Cardinals held a Potomac 22-21, thanks to a last- C.J. Lipford put Ireton back ly the Saints struck back. 7-4 record overall, includ- gasp touchdown and two-point Bishop Ireton’s lost 35-21 in the lead with a nine-yard rush- Damgard found Mitchell and ing a 5-2 clip in WCAC conversion last Friday. away against St. Christopher’s. ing touchdown, but Damgard Jasper again for two more receiv- play, before the start of the With 30 seconds left in the The Cardinals went 7-0 up on connected with Justin Jasper ing touchdowns, then Jens Ames postseason. fourth quarter, Daniel Davis a passing touchdown from Jack for another passing touchdown rushed in a 39-yard touchdown to It has been quite a re- caught a touchdown pass from Esquivel to Erik Kwelberg, but to level the score. Early in the put the home side out of reach. vival for a program that Diondre Charlton to put the Ti- the hosts responded as John fourth quarter, Esquivel found Ireton’s record stands at 0-8. only restarted five years tans within one point at 21-20, ago, having been discon- then the converted two-point try tinued in the 1980s. gave the visitors the lead. T.C.’s “I’m very humbled and record is now 4-4. proud of my players’ hard West Potomac took the lead on work and their tenacity three occasions, but each time T.C. to never say die,” said Si- Williams rebounded with a score. mons. “They never really First, West Potomac quarterback give up. They do look tired Mark Ellis threw a touchdown some days, but they never pass to Brandon Lisenby to put give and so I’m humbled the Wolverines up 7-0, but T.C.’s by that. I’m grateful for Charlton leveled the score in the the opportunity to coach a second quarter with a one-yard team like this, but there is rushing touchdown. a part of me as a coach that Ellis found Lisenby again for says I still want more out another touchdown before half- of them every game.” time, but Jaren Hillian reached Despite the success, Si- the end zone on a four-yard run to mons and her players said keep the Titans in the hunt. Ellis admissions open House they have been troubled all completed his third touchdown year by a lack of consis- of the evening to Khalil Williams Sunday, october 30, 2016 from 2:00-5:30 pm tency in the team’s results. Diggins, but Charlton’s pass to HeadmaS teR ’ S P R e S entation at 3:30 Some days the Cardinals Davis and the two-point conver- are cohesive and capable of sion sent T.C. home winners. defeating anyone, while on others it is the complete op- Episcopal’s record now stands The Heights School posite, leaving all involved at 6-0 overall after a 21-7 win over The Heights is an independent Catholic preparatory searching for answers. Landon last Saturday. Maroon school for boys in grades 3-12 located in Potomac, MD “It feels like every quarterback Seth Agwunobi rushed game we either do really for two touchdowns, while running BuS SeR vice avaiL a BLe fRom aLexandRia well or we just aren’t there, back Perris Jones added another. 10400 Seven LockS Road Potomac m a Ry L and 20854 but overall it’s been a great Joey Epstein rushed for Landon’s t: 301.765.2093 www.heights.edu season,” said Callan Mc- only touchdown of the game. Cormick. “I think we get With the win, the Maroon it in our heads that we’re also stayed undefeated in Inter- playing a tougher team, state Athletic Conference play and it’s mental.” and has a chance to secure the “We are an inconsistent IAC title. Their next game is team, but we are also in an Saturday, at home against St. Al- inconsistent conference, bans on Senior Day. and similar teams have similar issues,” said Si- St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes’ mons. “We’ve talked about record fell to 3-4 overall after it for years as coaches, but a 42-0 defeat at home against nothing ever really comes Georgetown Prep. Thomas Ridg- of that. In all honesty, we way threw two touchdowns for are really at peak high or the Little Hoyas to Justin Allen MenMen ffullullyy aalivlivee peak low, and that’s tough and Max Edwards, while Owen because we’ve lost some Wright rushed in two touchdowns. viSit tHe HeigHtS foRum foR Book ReviewS, inteRviewS, and aRticLeS: games we really should Also reaching the end zone www.heights.edu/forum have won on those peak on the ground for Prep were T.J. A resource for parents and teachers of “Men Fully Alive!” low days.” Dozier and Kaleb Fernandez. The 20.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

GENERAL ASSEMBLY year for 20 years for each treated equitably in terms of Scott Surovell (D-36), whose amount of revenue to be col- FROM | 9 household. funding. district is to the south of Al- lected despite fluctuations in City Manager Mark Jinks City Councilor Tim exandria, recently attacked the oil market. projects for the outfalls into said there is precedent for Lovain said such a problem the city for what he perceived Another part of the pack- Hunting Creek. Without state state funding for sewer up- was “not unique” to Alexan- as inaction on the issue. age is a recommendation that assistance, city staff wrote in grades, as both Lynchburg dria, but the city has come “Alexandria isn’t the Third the delegation not introduce a memo to council that the and Richmond received in for criticism from nearby World and the idea that a ju- legislation on body-worn average sewer bill would go money to address similar is- representatives for its Orono- risdiction with hundreds of cameras for public safety of- up about $120 to $180 per sues. He said the city must be co Bay outfall. State Sen. million dollar homes on the ficials. Vice Mayor Justin [Potomac] River can’t afford Wilson said the legalities of to dispose of its toilet water the program still must be fi- in a proper sewer is prepos- nalized, while city lobbyist terous,” he said in an email Bernie Caton said any legis- last month. “We’re going to lation on body-worn cameras resolve the raw sewage piece introduced by other represen- one way or the other.” tatives will be reviewed when In its memo to council, city necessary. staff said there are plans to The general assembly will implement green infrastruc- convene for next year’s ses- ture projects and to continue sion on January 11 and sit un- voluntary storm and sanitary til February 25. Beforehand, sewer separation projects to councilors will hold a public reduce the outfall as redevel- hearing on the legislative opment projects continue. package November 12, then a As with previous years, work session November 29 at the city’s legislative agenda which it will be approved. asked its delegation to sup- The following month, port the expansion of Medic- Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) is Celebrating Life Not Years aid under the Affordable Care slated to submit his proposed Hermitage is a welcoming community where Act, and to establish a floor amendments to the common- price for regional gas taxes wealth’s fiscal 2017 to 2018 senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle that would allow a stable biennial budget. with many choices. Residents live in spacious apartments, with a generous service package NH2 FROM | 15 ment, business, jobs and residential destinations on both that frees them from the demands of home sides of the Potomac River,” maintenance and supports continued be reduced as the city is still she said. “We are pleased to awaiting confirmation on the see this new service come to personal independence. amount it is required to pay. fruition after many years in As a CCRC, Hermitage also offers health Mayor Allison Silberberg the making.” services on site, including assisted living and said in her remarks that the Sanders allayed concerns connection to the King Street about possible congestion at skilled nursing care. Residents gain peace of Metro station would be vital the King Street Metro station mind, knowing their future needs will be met for those looking to go from with the addition of another National Harbor to explore Al- bus by noting that NH2 driv- without having to relocate. exandria and other areas in the ers will not be using it as a lay- Living at Hermitage, you’ll have the freedom D.C. metropolitan area. over point, and said the route to plan each day as you see fit. Make your life She said the connections to will be continually monitored. Metrorail, Amtrak, Virginia “What we wanted to do as busy or as relaxed as you prefer. Railway Express as well as oth- with the pilot is monitor the er buses and Capital Bikeshare ridership, all the jurisdic- Call 703-797-3844 for more information. would benefit the whole region, tions will be getting that in- while being able to access the formation from WMATA, where King Street Trolley would al- how the service is doing,” seniors ages low more people to enjoy all Sanders said. “Then through 62 and better Alexandria has to offer. the budget process WMATA enjoy “This route will provide has, they’ll be discussing this rewarding 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Alexandria 22311 a vital transit connection be- route as a more formalized tween all three jurisdictions, route starting next fiscal year, lifestyles in 703-797-3844 www.Hermitage-Nova.com and therefore will benefit vis- those discussions will be like- the heart itors, residents and employ- ly this spring after the service of Alexandria ees by connecting shopping, is already up and running and dining, lodging, entertain- they can evaluate it.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OCTOBER 27, 2016 21 Times Living TSALT boutique puts focus on the fit Old Town boutique offers western chic,” opened her free tailoring for custom made outfits BY JAMES CULLUM In today's era of chain stores and fast fashion, it can be tough to find clothes that fit, and fit reliably. But a new Old Town boutique is looking to change that. TSALT, located at 106 COURTESY PHOTO N. St. Asaph St., offers the (From left) Ana Beck, Tamar experience of getting clothes Saltonstall and Mellisa Schultz celebrate the completion of custom made and tailored. renovations to the building hous- “Business is booming,” ing TSALT earlier this month. said TSALT owner Tamara Saltonstall. “Women tell me boutique last December. She that this is what Old Town and her small staff design needs, what they need. We’re and sell seasonal collections friendly and devoted to wom- of outfits and offer free al- en of all shapes and sizes so terations for customers. that they feel fabulous.” Half of the merchandise is Saltonstall, who describes COURTESY PHOTO her personal style as “comfy SEE TSALT | 29 Tamara Saltonstall, owner of TSALT, said her boutique at 106 N. St. Asaph St. focuses on custom-fit clothes.

ARTS 22 CALENDAR 23 HOMES 24 A PARTY TO MURDER WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP GROWING AUTUMN GARDENS The Little Theatre of Alexandria has done The fun doesn’t stop in Alexandria when the Summer may be over, but there are still op- it again with a develish whodunit, complete weather gets cold. Get to some of the city's portunities to keep your garden fresh and with a great cast and stellar sound effects. great events during this gap between the lively. Check out these tips for growing fall It’s Halloween, and it’s a hoot and a howl. kids’ fall and winter sports seasons. vegetables and flowers. ARTS WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OCTOBER 27, 2016 22 This mystery’s a real ‘party’ Get into the Halloween and her sister Henri (Eva Se- mood with Little Theatre’s ville Coll), whose Addison latest Industries has been found BY JORDAN WRIGHT to be poisoning Michigan’s Oh, how I love it when The water supply? Timely refer- Little Theatre of Alexandria ence, that. They know they does a murder mystery — es- could be ruined and their pecially when it’s the time of father’s company reduced to year when things go bump in pennies on the dollar if the the night. truth came out. And you’ll know you’re Or could it be McKenzie in for a spooktacular adven- (Danielle Comer), the street- ture with “A Party to Mur- smart model who has it in for der” when the sign outside the her abusive lover, the wealthy theater reads, “Warning: This corporate magnate Elwood show contains special effects (James McDaniel)? Another such as thunder, lightning, gun prime suspect is the wheel- shots and explosions.” chair-bound Willy (Damian Oh, my! Even with this John Legacy), who is worried foreshadowing of a peculiar his dark business dealings night with peculiar people, I’d with the deceased soon will advise you to hold on tight to be revealed. your seat and put your brain in And then there’s our charm- crime-solving mode. ingly debonair host, Charles, Director Jim Howard and a who does a devious job of nifty cast take this homage to pointing the finger at everyone Agatha Christie and brighten else. Could he have engineered up the murderous antics — the whole thing to shift the yes, antics — with gallows hu- blame away from himself? mor aplenty to accompany the This nifty, tightly written ghoulish plot. and cleverly acted whodunit is Stranded on an island at filled to the rafters with twists Haddington House in the and turns. Highlighted by Da- home of famed British author vid Correia’s spooky sound Charles Prince (John Hender- design; sinister lighting by the son), five well-heeled guests JK Lighting Designs team of play a parlor game, adopting Jeffrey Scott Auerbach and the roles of priest, housemaid, Kimberly Crago, and spine- conjurer, politician and model. tingling special effects by Art But are they? Or are they Snow, the eerie experience is just recreating a game played enhanced to a fare-thee-well. by the infamous Phantom Five, A special nod goes to long- a group of houseguests who time alumna Carol Strachan, disappeared on the island dur- who designed the myriad of ing a murder mystery game, props with Susan Driscoll. never to be seen or heard from And kudos to John Downing again. What kind of game is for one of the best sets I’ve this devious host playing? seen at the Little Theatre. When a dead body shows Go! It’s Halloween, and it’s up, especially someone against a hoot and a howl. which each holds a grudge, it’s a rollicking good time try- Through November 12 at The ing to figure out which one is Little Theatre of Alexandria, prevaricating and which one is 600 Wolfe St. For tickets and posing. PHOTOS/DOUG OLMSTED information call the box of- Could it be corporate sci- The Little Theatre of Alexandria is getting into the Halloween spirit with "A Party to Murder," a wonderful fice at 703-683-0496 or visit ons Valerie (Laura Peterson) whodunit and loving homage to the works of Agatha Christie. www.thelittletheatre.com. ALEXANDRIA TIMES OCTOBER 27, 2016 23

est Halloween garb, with prizes in the D.C.-metro area, nationally, Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to freedom and toast the city’s different categories. and around the world. This year’s Location: First Baptist Church of Revolutionary War veterans at the Time: 2 to 4 p.m. festival will feature free screenings, Alexandria, 2932 King St. Veterans Ball. Enjoy live music, Location: Mount Vernon and Com- discussions, special events, and a Information: 703-746-5694 or English country dancing, a cash bar, monwealth avenues live musical performance. [email protected] dessert collation and a special rec- Information: www.visitdelray.com Time: Various ognition of veteran service. Cocktail Location: Market Square, 301 November 12 or 1780s period attire, military or November 2 King St.; Beatley Library, 5005 SOLDIER-LED TOURS OF civilian, welcome. Reservations re- Duke St.; AMC Hoffman 22, 206 quired; tickets cost $45 per person. LECTURE AND BOOK SIGN- FORT WARD An interpreter por- Swampfox Road Time: 8 to 11 p.m. ING Join medical toxicologist and traying a Union veteran reminisces Information: www.alexfilmfest.com Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- amateur apothecary historian Dr. about his military service at Fort seum, 134 N. Royal St. Daniel Goldstein as he discusses Ward during the Civil War. Learn November 11 Information: shop.alexandriava.gov his research method and adven- about Civil War veterans’ organiza- tures while writing his recently 30TH ANNUAL CAREGIVERS tions, the history and construction November 17 published book The Historical CONFERENCE The city’s depart- of Fort Ward and soldier life in the Apothecary Compendium. ment of community and human defense system. Tours begin in the CIDRE TO CIDER A lecture on Time: 7 p.m. services division of aging and adult museum and last about 90 min- the history of hard cider making Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. services co-sponsor the 30th an- utes each. The program is weather and drinking in Colonial Virginia Washington St. nual caregivers conference. This dependent. Admission is free. and its French connections. Hard Information: 703-746 -3852 conference recognizes that caregiv- Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 3:30 p.m. alcoholic cider and desserts will Now through Oct.31 ing for someone with dementia in- Location: Fort Ward Museum & His- follow the lecture. November 4 volves the entire family — spouses, toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road Time: 7 to 9 p.m. A DREAM WITHIN A DREAM: Information: FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH adult children, grandkids, siblings, 703-746-4848 MADNESS Local production com- neighbors and friends. SEE CALENDAR | 29 pany Through the 4th Wall under FAIR More than 15 free health VETERANS BALL Raise a glass commission by the Torpedo Factory screens, including glucose tests ------Artists’ Association stages the next for diabetes, cholesterol check, evolution of their award-winning child obesity and developmental original immersive play about writer screens, mental health, dental 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Edgar Allan Poe. screens for adults and kids, vision Alexandria, VA • 703-549-7500 Time: and hearing for low-income unin- For entire schedule go to Birchmere.com 8 p.m. each night, 8 p.m. Find us on Facebook/Twitter! and 10 p.m. October 31 sured city residents. Tix @ Ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000 Location: Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Party to Murder 10/22 - 11/12 Torpedo Factory Arts Oct Location: George Washington Center, 105 N. Union St. It’s Halloween and six people have 27 AOIFE O’DONOVAN & WILLIE WATSON Information: www.torpedofactory. Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon come to play a murder-mystery game org/poe Ave. Information: www.accessalexan- for laughs and soon, their lives. 28 HIROSHIMA Now to Nov. 10 dria.org LTA audiences are treated to rising 29 tensions, secret passage- Coming soon TOM PAXTON & VETERANS BALL DANCE November 5 JOHN McCUTCHEON CLASS In preparation for the Vet- ways, incriminating letters, erans Ball on November 12, learn SPECIAL DOCENT-LED TOURS corpses, and a 25-year-old 31 OF FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE 18th-century English country danc- unsolved mystery that … ing from expert dance instructors. Volunteers, concerned for the Admission costs $12 per class or well-being of Alexandria, formed well, we don’t want to give the Friendship Fire Company in away the unexpected and $30 for all three classes. Buy tickets early at our Time: Each Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1774. Come for an in-depth guided box office or online! terrifying conclusion. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- tour, before public hours, of the Teddy Nov 1 SUZANNE VEGA Thompson seum, 134 N. Royal St. firehouse and learn about the com- 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 Information: pany’s firefighting procedures and 703-746-4242 Happening w w w . thelittletheatre . co m Brian equipment, as well as the different Now! 4 DELBERT McCLINTON Dunne October 29 roles the organization played in FALL THEATER CLASSES serving the community. 5 20 Year Reunion GHOSTS AND GRIEF TOURS All Original Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PAT McGEE BAND Members + Guest Celebrate Halloween with a look Location: Friendship Firehouse w/Gareth Asher at Victorian mourning traditions Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. coupled with stories of supernatural Information: www.alexandriava. 6 JOSHUA RADIN (Band) w/ encounters. Learn more about the gov/friendship GOOD OLD WAR rituals and customs behind our mod- 9 American Songwriter Presents ern day funeral practices. Customs ARTS FOR AUTISM GALA An such as draping the mirrors, how event that brings together Northern ANDERSON EAST long a widow would mourn for her Virginia’s fashion and autism com- “Devil In Me Tour” w/BRENT COBB husband or children, social expecta- munities for a magical evening that celebrates the creativity and talent KAREN tions and dress will be explored. 10 BRANDY CLARK JONAS Time: Tours start 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 p.m. of people on the spectrum. The Location: Lee-Fendall House, 614 program includes a fashion runway 11&13 Oronoco St. show and a live auction. PAULA POUNDSTONE Information: 703-548-1789 or Time: 6 p.m. www.leefendallhouse.org Location: Westin, 400 Courthouse 15 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Square Information: www.arts-for-autism. 16 DAVE MASON October 30 “Alone Together Again” org DEL RAY HALLOWEEN PA- RADE Don your best Halloween 18 OLETA ADAMS November 10-13 costume and join thousands of participants in one of Del Ray’s fa- ALEXANDRIA FILM FESTIVAL 19 SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER vorite traditions. Children, pets and The 10th annual Alexandria Film strollers in costumes are invited to Festival will showcase more than 20 HERMAN’S HERMITS march in the 20th annual parade 40 of the best documentaries, featuring PETER NOONE and show off their finest and scari- shorts and feature films from 21& JOAN 22 PATTY GRIFFIN SHELLEY

23 BONEY JAMES

25 THE SELDOM SCENE & DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD 26& 27 CHARLES ESTEN w/Taylor Noelle (26) & Blake Esse (27)

28 AMY RAY & CHELY WRIGHT

29 STEVE TYRELL

30 A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS with Peter White, Rick Braun, Euge Groove

Dec 1 STEEP CANYON RANGERS

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Kids eat FREE on Sunday & Monday so an occasional deep soak- You’ll have more time to en- Many items under 250 calories ing is all your plants will nor- joy your fall garden if you stow SEE GARDENS | 29 26.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Effective video is a Opinion step towards empathy “Where the press is free and every man - Thomas Jefferson What is Alexandria? is able to read, all is safe.” For visitors, it’s probably the Old and Historic District, with cobblestone streets, colonial-era homes and old churches. For residents, it’s probably the distinctness of our neighborhoods: the vi- brancy of Del Ray; the neighborliness of Rosemont, Beverley Hills and Parkfairfax; the diversity of Arlandria and the West End, the walkability of Old Town. When people think of Alexandrians, the image that likely comes to mind is that of people whose work is in some way tied to the federal government. Many of our residents are college ed- ucated, successful and thriving. They are lawyers, accountants, writers, lobbyists and business owners. These images are accurate, if stereotypical, but they don’t tell the whole story. There are other facets to our city that are largely hidden: struggling immigrant families, the working poor, the dis- abled, foster children, isolated senior citizens, the mentally ill — and their caregivers. Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services helps many of these unseen residents. A video just released last week by the social services advisory board called “Who We Are” spotlights some of the resources available to Alexandrians by letting residents tell how receiving, or providing, social services Your Views changed their lives. In one segment, a girl tells how being placed in a foster family We need a return to electoral civility has given her a chance at a better future, while in another, a foster To the editor: ous. I got so embarrassed that to be done without resorting to parent shares the insights he has gained. The video is worth the About two weeks ago, I I left the store. It’s time to stop brutality, spoken or otherwise. four minutes it takes to watch, and can be viewed at www.alexan- was in one of the small busi- this sort of attitude where it’s This is America and Al- driava.gov/dchs by clicking on “Watch DCHS Video Features.” nesses on King Street. A man acceptable to talk about as- exandria, the hometown of Officials hope this video will encourage more struggling Alex- was at the counter and the saulting someone because George Washington, and to andrians to seek out city services, which is a worthwhile endeavor. business had those election- they have different views. behave like a narrow-mind- But our hope is that it also brings those in need more to the forefront. themed buys, an item in blue This is nothing short of ed bigot who feels they can Alexandria is an extraordinarily generous community, as evi- and an item in red. bigotry — intolerance to- threaten others — jokingly denced by how many people turn out for Volunteer Alexandria’s As the promotion goes, the wards those who hold differ- or otherwise — because community service day, and by how many donate to ACT for Al- purchase of one or the other ent opinions from oneself, they have a different opin- exandria’s Spring2ACTion day of giving. And yet this generosity is intended to denote which if you need a definition — a ion, is not what we are sup- is mostly focused on various local organizations. The people who way you intend to vote. The very unattractive thing to wit- posed to be about. are in need largely remain unknown and unseen. man commented on them and ness and have in our city. Stop this insanity and drop “Who We Are” is a terrific step toward empathy, because it lets the clerk threatened him if he If you’re a Democrat, this nasty, barbaric attitude. social services recipients tell their own stories in their own voices. bought the red item. Republican, Libertarian or Minds are like parachutes: As they speak of troubles they’ve encountered, all of us — even Now, it was said in an “I’m other, it’s important to have a they only work when open. the outwardly “successful” — can relate to their struggles and re- kidding” sort of way, but the dialogue with others about the - Michael Ford member times when we also have overcome adversity. look in her eye seemed seri- election, I suppose, but it needs Alexandria We at the Times have occasionally told the stories of Alex- andrians either in need or who have overcome hardship. This is something that moving forward we hope to do on a regular basis in a feature called “Hidden Alexandria.” Candidates must put forth plans Please look for the first installment in the coming weeks, as we attempt to highlight those currently struggling or those who have for retirement reform overcome adversity — on their own or with help from the city or To the editor: campaign, asking politi- economy,” to raising the cap charitable organizations. During the third presi- cians to talk about this issue on contributions for salaries Alexandria isn’t just history, tourism and Old Town. Nor is it dential debate of 2016, mod- that will affect every work- over $118,500 per year. populated only — or even primarily — by yuppies and older intel- erator Chris Wallace asked ing person in the U.S. As a businessman who lectuals. We are a city of people with differing interests, abilities the candidates about saving The answers that retired signed paychecks for 20 and needs, which this DCHS video helps highlight. Social Security. AARP also people like me heard from years, a veteran military Well done. is focusing on this issue the candidates range from, with their “Take a Stand” “We’re going to grow the SEE REFORM | 27 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OCTOBER 27, 2016 | 27

‘Appomattox’ owners: The Business Plan We will fight statue relocation with Bill Reagan To the editor: Located at the intersec- Moving the monument tion of Prince and South was proposed in 1988. Are you ready for the holidays? Washington streets, the Suggestions were a cemetery, the “Appomattox” statue is the Even though we’re losing day- Invite family and friends to take property of the Mary Cus- waterfront park, or the Lyceum. light, the months ahead are far in the Alexandria Film Festival tis Lee-17th Virginia Regi- Those proposals were rejected by from gloomy. The holiday season or the holiday tree lighting at ment Chapter No. 7 United is already underway with deco- Market Square. Black Friday Daughters of the Confeder- our chapter. We remain steadfast rations, lights, the occasional and Small Business Saturday acy. We are the local chapter in our position that “Appomattox” costume and the most beautiful offer special deals and the great transition between seasons in our feeling of supporting local en- of the general organization must remain at Prince and United Daughters of the mid-Atlantic region. trepreneurs. It’s so much more Confederacy. The monu- Washington streets.” Alexandria’s charming neigh- festive to spend time browsing ment is owned by our chap- borhoods are the perfect back- the unique stores in our charm- ter and not, as has been erro- meeting on September 17. those veterans in 1888. drops for the upcoming seasonal ing shopping districts rather neously reported, the United The mayor and our chap- They sought — and were celebrations. Through- than fighting crowds Daughters of the Confedera- ter president met privately granted approval — by the out the fall, you can’t in malls around the re- cy, which would indicate the the following week. At that city council to have the miss the abundance gion. general organization. meeting, the mayor was in- monument placed there. of advertisements for In December, Old Since Alexandria city formed that the members This marks the site concerts and special Town and Del Ray are council’s vote last month of our chapter will work from which the Alexan- events. The trick is not the prototypic holiday to request permission from vigorously to ensure that dria militia companies to wait until too late shopping settings. Kick the Virginia General As- “Appomattox” remains in departed the city on the when they’re sold out, off the month with the so order tickets early. Scottish Christmas sembly to relocate “Ap- its current location. morning of May 24, 1861. Bill Reagan pomattox,” we have been Moving the monument The location had special Below are some Walk. Make a day of waiting for some formal was proposed in 1988. meaning for the men who ideas for each of the holidays that it, stopping for lunch or refresh- communication — in writ- Suggestions were a ceme- conceived, paid for and will hopefully motivate you to get ments along the way. You’ll be ing — from the city before tery, the waterfront park, dedicated the monument. out, experience more of what’s amazed at what new things you’ll responding. To date, none or the Lyceum. Those As Silberberg was in- around you, and support local find and at the variety of shop- has been received, so we proposals were rejected formed, we will honor the businesses in the community. ping, dining and entertainment resort to this forum to ex- by our chapter. We re- wishes of those veterans. In October, stroll the residen- options — including some new press our chapter’s vehe- main steadfast in our po- We thank all those who tial streets and look at the incred- pop-ups. The charming shopping ment opposition to the re- sition that “Appomattox” have contacted us with ible door and yard displays. Our districts that have served many location of the statue to the must remain at Prince and words of support and en- retailers also get in the spirit with generations are sure to put you in Lyceum or anywhere else. Washington streets. couragement. The members great window displays and decor, the holiday mood. It would be disingenu- The members of the of the Mary Custis Lee-17th so check out the local shops as New Year’s Eve in Old Town ous to say that there has Mary Custis Lee-17th Vir- Virginia Regiment Chapter well. This year, Alexandria has a offers the family-oriented First been no communication ginia Regiment Chapter No. 7 United Daughters of very special opportunity: El Ga- Night Alexandria and spectacu- with the city. Mayor Alli- No. 7 United Daughters the Confederacy will en- leon, a 170-foot replica of a 16th lar fireworks over the Potomac son Silberberg did call our of the Confederacy are the deavor to keep “Appomat- century Spanish ship, will be River to ring in the New Year. chapter president immedi- stewards of the property tox” where it is. docked at the Alexandria Marina There’s nothing else like it in this ately after the city council of the R.E. Lee Camp No. - Deborah A. Mullins in Old Town some time in the area. decision in September. 2 Confederate Veterans. Chapter president, Mary coming weeks. And while January 1 may Contrary to what was The statue’s location at Custis Lee-17th Virginia If you’re in the mood for some- mark the end of the holiday sea- reported in The Wash- the intersection of Prince Regiment Chapter No. 7 thing spookier, book a ghost tour son, you can continue to sup- ington Post, members of and South Washington United Daughters of and follow candle-toting guides port local retailers, event ven- our chapter attended that streets was selected by the Confederacy down dark streets, past eerie ues, art galleries and restaurants homes, and into historic cem- throughout 2017. eteries. These tours aren’t just for You owe it to yourself to make REFORM FROM | 26 have time to fix this. percent. This is bad for tourists and are the perfect com- this season a more rewarding ex- Today’s 49-year-olds business, and tragic for plement to falling temperatures perience, and Alexandria has so officer and a person who will be eligible to retire individuals. and changing leaves. And, of much to offer for every holiday. worked in two federal in 2034 — the year when We need to hear our course, the Sunday afternoon Del So, call up a friend, gather your agencies, I can say this it is estimated that Social candidates put forth more Ray Halloween Parade with kids, family, and explore your city. is not enough. This sim- Security benefits will be detailed plans now, and pets and parents in costumes is a ply amounts to poor prior cut by 25 percent. That Congress needs to do its can’t-miss occasion. The writer is the executive planning. More policy de- would mean the poverty job on this issue. November is the calm inter- director of the Alexandria Small tails need to be presented rate among older Vir- - Alex Filip lude before the frenetic holidays. Business Development Center. now for government to ginians will soar by 53 Alexandria 28.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar The Port City earns its moniker as downtown takes shape Publisher [email protected] his 1748 map of what Erich Wagner would become the Editor-in-Chief T downtown area of Alex- [email protected] andria was prepared by 16-year- old surveyor’s assistant George Jane Hughes Washington when the town’s Publisher & Sales Director founders were competing with [email protected] the tiny settlement of Camer- on, a location on the north side Patrice V. Culligan of Great Hunting Creek about Publisher Emeritus three miles to the west, for des- [email protected] ignation as a new port town in Northern Virginia. EDITORIAL Oddly, the compass rose on Chris Teale Staff Reporter & Photographer the upper right side indicates [email protected] that the northerly direction is on the right side of the view, DESIGN & PRODUCTION with the eastern waterfront at Jennifer Powell the bottom. Clearly, the water [email protected] entrance as viewed by a sea captain emphasized the impor- ADVERTISING tance of trade and shipping to Marty DeVine the new town’s purpose. [email protected] At the time, the only buildings in the area were those Jane Hughes associated with the tobacco [email protected] MAP/LIBRARY OF CONGRESS warehouse and inspection sta- Deb Riley tion established by Hugh West Among the interesting fea- St. Asaph streets. cate buildings along the route, [email protected] in 1732, indicated by the lower tures of the map is the line Although Cameron Street West’s warehouses and home, as blue arrow. It was at the last drawn below and beyond the was originally intended to be well as a small tavern to lodge Patrice V. Culligan point possible before tobacco two natural land points labelled the primary east-west thor- farmers who had traveled long [email protected] leaves, cultivated from across “The Edge of the Channell oughfare of Alexandria, in the distances to the site. Margaret Stevens Northern Virginia, could be of the River.” A century later, 18th century vehicular travel One unusual notation on the [email protected] inspected, weighed and load- this shallow bay behind this on that street often had to divert map is the designation of the ed onto ships for transport to line, indicated as “The Shoals one block south to King Street future land area of Alexandria Pat Booth England. or Flats,” would be filled in to to avoid getting stuck in the as “Area 51.” No known con- Office Manager [email protected] The English crown required extend Alexandria’s river front- muddy quagmire that routinely nection to the similarly-named these final steps of oversight be age out to the deep water chan- developed at the headwaters of UFO extraterrestrial zone sus- taken to ensure the finest qual- nel of the “Potommack” for Ralph’s Gut. pected outside of Rachel, Nev. CONTRIBUTORS ity and accurate weight of the shipping and trade purposes. Parallel to Ralph’s Gut on has yet been established. Ap- Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, Kim Gilliam, product before the commodity When this map was drawn, the lower side is the old Rolling parently, this zone in Virginia James Cullum, reached the shores of the mother the bay was only about three feet Road, named for the large hogs- was in reference only to other Dr. Vivek Sinha country. The city seal of Alex- deep, as indicated in the smaller heads of tobacco that were com- mapped areas in the northern andria, which includes a set of print. The top blue arrow docu- pressed into large circular bales region of the colony. scales and a three-masted ship ments the swampy marshes of and actually “rolled” to their fi- ALEXTIMES LLC on the open sea, feature this im- Ralph’s Gut, a seasonal water- nal destination from miles away. Out of the Attic is provided Denise Dunbar portant trade connection to the course that meandered to a point The small boxes along the road- by the Office of Historic Managing Partner origins of the city. near present day Cameron and way facing the riverfront indi- Alexandria. The Ariail family Suzanne Brock William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. Last Week This Week Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) Should Alexandria establish a monthly stormwater Will redistricting relieve overcrowding in your 703-739-0120 (fax) www.alextimes.com management fee? neighborhood school? 67% No. A. Yes. 33% Yes. 48 Votes B. No. Take the poll at alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... OCTOBER 27, 2016 | 29

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62 Subtle distinction 63 Plumed bird Obituaries 64 Not nude 65 Caroler’s offering R. JOHN ARMSTRONG (72), 66 Redirect, as one’s eyes of Alexandria, October 22, 2016 67 Bathroom flooring installer 68 Round of fire, as a salute WALTER W. BACAK SR. (92), 73 Emulate a crybaby of Alexandria, October 14, 2016 74 Winter blanket? 75 Common lotion ingredient MARY O. BARKER (96), 76 Tranquil period for a country of Alexandria, October 11, 2016 77 Rent sharer 78 Footed vases MARY E. BEALE (93), 79 Green drink? of Alexandria, October 3, 2016

Words 82 What angry bees do 84 Muse for a lyricist DEARCEY T. CAMPBELL (91), 88 Louise, Turner or Yothers formerly of Alexandria, 90 Flew off the handle 92 Small wooded hollow or dell October 18, 2016 93 “___ Heroes” (old sitcom) HELEN E. CONNER (92), of 94 Noisy napper 95 Food closet Alexandria, October 23, 2016 96 Vital exam PETRONELLA JANSEN-LENS, 97 Handle on a flask? 99 Target of some motel ads? of Alexandria, October 15, 2016 100 Omega’s opposite KATHLEEN M. SULLIVAN (69), 101 Disinfectant spray brand 102 Actress Sorvino of Alexandria, October 13, 2016 103 Got the highest grade on JAMES J. THROWER JR., 104 Compassionate of Alexandria, October 13, 2016 Weekly 105 One performing ground strokes? EUGENE F. WEINLEY (95), PARTY OF ONE By Timothy E. Parker 106 Black, in poetry 107 ___ Blanc (French peak) of Alexandria, October 17, 2016 ACROSS 71 Quaker tidbit? 6 Tries not to meet 1 Girl in Scotland 72 By way of 7 Wife who survived Henry VIII 5 Site for a tiny flag 73 Writing of King David 8 Cogito, ___ sum 10 Hold ‘em alternative 76 Willingly jumped out of a plane 9 Cooked with onions 14 Proto or ecto attachment 80 Kay follower 10 Commanded a dog to attack 19 Drop, as from a list 81 Undone, as laces 11 Some traffic sounds 20 Egg producer 83 Ultimatum’s end 12 State of the Union 21 Tiny amount 85 Make a tach needle jump 13 Product of software 22 Jouster’s need 86 Bird in a crazy simile engineering 23 Infatuated 87 Diplomat’s forte 14 Missouri feeder 24 Do without 88 Kind of casserole 15 Carpenter’s machine 25 Checked garment 89 Nostalgic fashion trend 16 Chip for a poker hand 26 Essential flower oil 91 Sheepcote mama 17 Line of surgery? 27 On “board” observation (Part 1) 92 Casino cubes 18 ___ mortals 31 Took for granted 93 Sound an arched-back cat makes 28 Muslim VIPs 32 Con votes 94 What Floyd Mayweather used to do 29 Electrically charged particles 33 Tiny arachnid 96 Dandy’s companion 30 Uses a stopwatch 34 Very small amounts 97 Out of the oven 35 Cardinal number that is 35 Secure, as a fat contract 98 Chemical-free the fifth power of ten 36 Word of invitation 102 On “board” observation (Part 3) 36 “Seventeen-year” insect 37 Undergrad degs. 108 Sweet spread 37 Indian “sir”

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LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING I-395 Express Lanes Extension City of Alexandria, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Arlington & Fairfax Counties 2016 - 7:30 PM Design Public Hearing COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CITY HALL Formal presentation begins at 7 p.m. 301 KING STREET Bren Mar Park Elementary School ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314 6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 Information about these items may be obtained from the Department of Find out about the results of the environmental assessment and the Planning and Zoning, proposed plans to extend the I-395 Express Lanes for eight miles 301 King Street, Room 2100, north from Turkeycock Run near Edsall Road to Eads Street near the Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Pentagon. telephone: (703) 746-4666 or on the In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) City’s website at www.alexandriava. and 23 CFR 771, an environmental document in the form of an gov/planning. Environmental Assessment has been prepared for public review and comment. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, BZA Case #2016-0014 Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information on potential effects 732 S. Payne Street of the proposed improvements on properties listed in or eligible for Public hearing and consideration of a ABC NOTICE listing in the National Register of Historic Places is included in the request for a special exception for an environmental document. addition in the secondary front yard. If the request is granted, the Board Stop by between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn about the project. VDOT staff will be on hand to answer questions. of Zoning Appeals will be granting a special exception from section Review project information on the VDOT website (www.virginiadot. 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance - org/ 395expresslanes), at the public hearing, or during business relating to the physical enlargement of hours at VDOT’s Northern Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance a non-complying structure; zoned RB/ Drive in Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-259-2381, 800-367-7623 Townhouse. or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to APPLICANT: Deyi Awadallah answer your questions. Information is also available for review at the Arlington County Government Center and the Beatley Central BZA Case #2016-0015 Library in Alexandria during facility hours. 211 Ashby Street Public hearing and consideration of at the meeting, submit them by Give your written comments a request for a special exception to to Amanda Baxter, Virginia Department of December 12, 2016 construct a two-story dwelling in the Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, or email required front yard. If the request is [email protected]. Please reference “I-395 granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals Express Lanes Extension” in the subject line. will be granting a special exception VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all from section 12-102(A) of the zoning programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII ordinance - relating to the physical of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or enlargement of a non-complying special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English structure; zoned R 2-5/Single-family proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 703-259-1775 or Residential. T T Y/ TDD 711. APPLICANT: Nathan & Christina State Project No: 0395-969-205, P101, UPC: 108313 Supinski BZA Case #2016-0016 1316 Bishop Lane Public hearing and consideration of DOG Walking & Sitting Services a request for a special exception to Serving areas in VA construct a rectangular porch in place of an existing semi-circular porch. Alexandria | Arlington If the request is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting LICENSED | a special exception from section INSURED | BONDED 12-102(A) of the zoning ordinance - relating to the physical enlargement PERMANENT HAIR LOSS (703) 672.3456 of a non-complying structure; zoned instagram@walkypaws R-20/Single-family Residential. AFTER CHEMOTHERAPY [email protected] APPLICANT: David & Caroline ® A widely used chemotherapy drug, TAXOTERE , used to www.walkypaws.com Denherder treat breast or other cancer, has been linked to permanent hair loss. A safer chemo for your hair was available. If you suffered permanent hair loss after chemo, call us now. You may be entitled to significant compensation. No fees or costs until your case is settled or won. We practice law only in Advertising Works! Arizona, but associate with lawyers throughout the U.S. + GOLDBERG & OSBORNE s Advertise to 19,000 weekly readers! 915 W. Camelback Rd. ay Phoenix, AZ 85013 1-800-THE-EAGLE D ( 1 - 8 0 0 - 8 4 3 - 3 2 4 5 ) n 7 ek ® pe e Contact sales@ alextimes.com or 703-739-0001 www.1800theeagle.com O a W 32.... | OCTOBER 27, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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