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Vol. 15, No. 50 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. DECEMBER 12, 2019 City prepares Run This Town for scooter vote Ultrarunner Stephanie La- Staff, mayor, police and residents sure traverses every Alex- talk the future of scooters ahead andria street of public hearing BY MISSY SCHROTT BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN
It’s been said that there’s no City council is set to vote on the future better way to discover a city than of the e-scooter pilot program on Saturday. to explore it by foot. Alexandria The vote is the culmination of a resident Stephanie Lasure took year’s worth of work and data collection that piece of advice to heart. by staff and controversy and concerns Between November 2018 and among residents. September 2019, Lasure ran every Department of Transportation and single street in Alexandria, log- COURTESY PHOTO Environmental Services staff are recom- ging 330 miles total. In Novem- Stephanie Lasure has run 12 marathons and 18 ultramarathons. mending that council approve a phase II ber, city council presented Lasure e-scooter pilot program, an ordinance to with a proclamation recognizing adopt scooter regulations in city code and her efforts. on Instagram who was doing the was doing and how he was getting a resolution that would create an ad hoc Lasure got the idea to run same thing in San Francisco. to know his neighborhood,” La- scooter task force. every street in Alexandria from “He would start posting on In- Doing so would extend the program Rickey Gates, a runner she follows stagram the different runs that he SEE ULTRARUNNER | 9 another year, providing staff time to adapt and change the program, according to staff. “I think we’ve learned a lot from the pi- lot and we still feel like there’s a lot more to learn. That’s why we’re recommending a phase II,” Katye North, Mobility Divi- sions chief, said. After scooter companies started de- ploying fleets of dockless electric scoot-
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BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN tion initially died for lack that are blatantly inaccurate Seifeldein asked Jackson if of a second, Councilor Mo [are] said up here,” Aguirre she would consider withdraw- In a surprise to fellow Seifeldein later seconded the said. “… When you are look- ing her motion and bringing it members of council and city motion for the sake of dis- ing at a Facebook group, what forward at a future legislative staff, Councilor Amy Jack- cussion, he said. hard data are they using?” meeting to allow council, staff son made a motion during In the ensuing discussion, Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ben- and the public to prepare for Tuesday’s legislative meet- Jackson’s fellow councilors nett-Parker seconded Agu- the discussion. Jackson ulti- ing to rescind council’s expressed surprise and, at irre’s comments and said she mately withdrew her motion approval of the Seminary times, displeasure with how would send Jackson pictures of and tabled it for a later date. Road project. she had chosen to present bicyclists on Seminary Road. [email protected] PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT Council voted 4-3 on Sept. Councilor Amy Jackson in the certain information. 14 to reduce a 0.9-mile section 2019 George Washington “I’m hoping that our col- of Seminary Road from four Birthday Celebration. league will share her state- to three lanes and add bike ment with all of us because lanes. The decision was the our ability to lead the city. I’m frankly I think there are culmination of a year-long not trying to reverse a decision things that are inaccurate,” Port City Profile process that pitted neighbor that went against my point of Councilor Canek Aguirre against neighbor. view. I’m seeking a way to take said, citing Jackson’s impli- Sunset Pets Those in support of the a time out, which would allow cation that the majority of For nearly 30 years, the AT A GLANCE decision believed the “road us the opportunity to reevalu- people in the affected area compassionate, knowledge- Name: Sunset Pet Services, diet” would improve pedes- ate what has occurred.” opposed the “road diet.” able, professional staff at Inc. trian and bicyclist safety, Jackson cited public safe- Mayor Justin Wilson ve- Sunset Pet Services have Location: 5521 Vine St. while those who opposed ty concerns around the me- hemently opposed Jackson’s been helping people who are Manager: Robin Foltz-Vann Year opened: 1992 the decision, including 13 dians – and their impact on decision to spring her motion interested in pet cremation Type of business: Pet crema- civic associations, believed emergency services vehicles on council, staff and the com- because they have recently tion services the lane reduction would – and a sidewalk that is in munity with no prior notice. suffered the loss of their pet Hours of operation: Mon- Sun 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and result in cut through traffic the process of being funded. “Nobody is aware that dog, cat, rabbit or other small after hours receiving in surrounding neighbor- Those who live on and around council is considering this domesticated animal. Phone: 703-971-4120 hoods, bumper to bumper Seminary Road have “anxiety issue. Nobody who weighed Open seven days a week, Email: contact@sunsetpetser- vices.com slow-downs on Seminary and fear” after council made in on this issue has any idea 365 days a year, not only Website: www.sunsetpetser- and challenges for emergen- a decision that impacted the what is going on right now does Sunset Pet provide in- vices.com cy services staff. area in ways that were not in- under the cover of darkness dividual cremation services, Jackson, who voted in op- tended, Jackson said. in city hall,” Wilson said. but the business offers op- of a companion and fami- position to the “road diet” at “If we don’t pause this “Regardless of my view on tions in a wide selection of ly member. Cremations are the Sept. 14 public hearing, today and continue to allow this issue, I think this is urns in all sorts of shapes, handled overnight, allowing made her motion late in the the construction to move highly inappropriate.” colors and sizes, as well as a gentle healing to begin. meeting during council’s forward, it will be too late,” Jackson went on to ques- myriad of gravestones. Sunset Pet Service is oral reports. She called for Jackson continued. “You must tion Lambert about acci- Year in and year out, cli- family owned and managed council to pause the Semi- admit this moved too fast and dents and the cost of the ents rave about how the Sun- by pet lovers, where it will nary Road project before its there is an appearance that “road diet.” There have been set Pet’s staff was helpful and never be just another ani- completion in order to recon- we are in a hurry to complete five crashes, only one of sensitive right after their loss mal in their care. sider removing the medians, it in order to seal the deal, and which was reportable, on the which were implemented as that bothers me a lot.” stretch of Seminary in ques- part of the repaving and re- The section of Seminary tion between Oct. 30 and structuring project, and re- Road was repaved about a Dec. 5, Lambert said. gain the public trust. month ago, and signal tim- Jackson cited the con- “The Seminary Road diet ings were adjusted the week cerns of the 1,000-mem- has caused what I believe to before Thanksgiving, Yon ber Alexandria Residents be an erosion of public confi- Lambert, director of the De- Against the Seminary Road dence,” Jackson said, reading partment of Transportation Diet Facebook group, claim- from her statement. “The bot- and Environmental Services, ing that there are very few tom line is that our constitu- said. A crosswalk, additional bicyclists on the road to have ents are upset and question signage and rapid flash bea- justified such a decision. FILE PHOTO 8 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
SCOOTERS FROM | 1 age, there are about 15,000 particularly in Old Town users per month who have where around 60 percent of If they can't collect enough data ers in the city without notice taken 230,000 total trips, deployment takes place. in eight months – and people during summer 2018, staff according to a Nov. 26 staff Improper parking, side- recommended council adopt presentation to council. That walk riding and inadequate would be wise to question the a pilot program that could averages out to about 26,000 enforcement and responsive- city's data and its claims to being data- provide a regulatory frame- trips per month. ness by companies have been driven – then something’s wrong.” work for the disruptive new In determining the future consistent points of concern – Hal Hardaway, technology. of scooters in Alexandria, for residents. Some residents Alexandria resident Council approved the pro- Mayor Justin Wilson said it’s have little faith that staff can gram in November 2018 and important to remember the get any closer to addressing the pilot launched in January. sheer number of riders using these concerns. zsidewalk riding would be said. “There’s really gonna Since then, seven scooter the devices every month. “If they can't collect banned along Mount Vernon be no guessing. ‘Well, is it companies have signed the “I think a good many of enough data in eight months Avenue. this block? Is it that block?’ It city’s memorandums of un- our residents are voting with – and people would be wise The proposed change defines it and makes it more derstanding. their feet and using these de- to question the city's data does not sit well with Wilson, clear.” From the get-go, scoot- vices and I think that’s some- and its claims to being da- who said he wants to see a However, enforcing traffic ers attracted riders, whether thing that we have to keep in ta-driven – then something’s citywide sidewalk riding ban. violations will likely remain they were commuters mak- mind,” Wilson said. wrong,” Hal Hardaway, an “My feeling is the scoot- a challenge for APD officers. ing a last mile connection The program has also Old Town resident and vocal ers shouldn’t be ridden on Although some officers have to the Metro or joyriders out drawn a significant amount critic of the program, said. the sidewalks at all, but I written scooter riders the for a weekend ride. On aver- of criticism from residents, Staff made changes to the think there’s probably ways occasional citation, there program over the summer in to adjust what they’ve rec- has been very little concrete an attempt to address certain ommended to prevent that,” enforcement of traffic viola- concerns. T&ES worked with Wilson said. tions, Bridgeman said. companies to geofence areas According to North, the “There’s been very little of the city, using GPS-based decision to ban sidewalk rid- enforcement of scooters,” technology to prevent scoot- ing only in specific areas had Bridgeman said. “A lot of it ers from starting or ending to do with the safety of both has been having conversa- rides on the waterfront, in pedestrians and riders. tions, like, ‘Hey, that was Market Square and at Met- “It’s largely based on the dangerous.’ ‘You should ro stops during the summer prevalence of narrower side- probably wear a helmet.’ ‘You Metro shutdown. Staff also walks, brick sidewalks … ran that stop sign’ or ‘You Not Your installed parking corrals in higher density of pedestrians didn’t look going that way.’” Old Town. or people on those sidewalks Police will continue to “Over the time of the pi- and then shorter blocks, treat scooter riders the same Typical Diner lot, we have worked to ad- which keep the speed lower as bicyclists, observing a dress some of the most ex- in general,” North said. traffic violation and then treme challenges,” Wilson As of Dec. 10, staff includ- making stops or issuing cita- Full Service Bar said. “The number of com- ed a condition that would al- tions if appropriate. Sunday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. plaints that we have got- low other areas to be added Aside from the question Friday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. ten has gone dramatically in the future. Council could of enforcement, staff is still down. I think some of the expand the area of prohibi- trying to address inequitable accommodations that we’ve tion through ordinances, ac- distribution of scooters and put in place have dealt with cording to North. the potential environmental that for sure.” Staff’s recommendation impacts of the devices. Since riders first start- also involves approval of an The phase II pilot would ed hopping on these electric ordinance that would define require each scooter com- scooters, residents have been e-scooter regulations in city pany to deploy 15 percent of complaining about sidewalk code, giving the Alexandria its fleet west of Quaker Lane riders jeopardizing the safe- Police Department more and east of I-395, another 10 ty of pedestrians. During the power to enforce a new, ever percent west of I-395 and an- initial pilot, the city did not evolving mode of transporta- other 5 percent in Arlandria, institute a defined policy for tion, North said. according to a staff docu- sidewalk riding, based on APD Captain Jamie ment provided at a Tuesday state legislation that made Bridgeman clarified that legislative meeting. doing so complicated. sidewalk riding enforcement Councilors John Chapman www.theexecutivediner.com Under the phase II pilot, would be most improved by and Mo Seifeldein pushed sidewalk riding would be the change. back on the proposed change 1400 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314 banned in Old Town from “We’ll know that if you’re on Nov. 26, claiming staff Located on the corner of Duke St. & West St. the waterfront to West Street in that area on the sidewalk, needed to think about equi- and from Montgomery to that’s prohibited by city Wilkes streets. In Del Ray, code, if it passes,” Bridgeman SEE SCOOTERS | 35 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 12, 2019 | 9
ULTRARUNNER FROM | 1 be like, ‘I’m going to go knock this out. I don’t know how sure said. “I was like, ‘That’s long that is,’” Lasure said. a great way to get re-inspired “And I wouldn’t know the el- with running and do some- evation either. Marianne and thing different.’ So I literal- I would go out and I’d be like, ly knocked on my running ‘We’re just doing this neigh- partner’s front door, Mari- borhood’ and then we’d turn anne, and I said, ‘Guess what and it’d be uphill, downhill, we’re going to do?’” uphill, downill. … I found so “She just said, ‘We’re going many hills that I didn’t know to run every single Alexandria existed in Alexandria.” street,’” Marianne Nazzaro, The journey was stunted Lasure’s neighbor and run- by injuries for both Lasure ning partner, said. “And I was and Nazzaro in the spring. like, ‘You’re going to run every COURTESY PHOTO In March, Lasure broke single Alexandria street. I will Lasure, joined by friends and neighbors, runs through Old Town on the last mile of her 330-mile her shoulder when the dog journey. be happy to support you as she was running with got much as possible.’” let’s go pick a marathon any- While she started out using save her life,” Nazzaro said spooked, causing her to fall. Lasure said she saw the where but here,” Lasure said. her phone to navigate, she with a laugh. About a month later, Nazzaro endeavor as more of a proj- “I was like … I’ve been living quickly switched to small After each run, Lasure got a concussion. After about ect than a challenge, having in Alexandria for so many cut-outs of a city zoning map. traced in the roads she’d cov- a four-month hiatus, the two already completed 12 mara- years. I love these streets, but “I hate carrying my phone ered in different colored cray- were able to begin running thons and 18 ultramarathons there’s probably a number of when I run, and I decided ons on her cut-out maps. She together again. – races of distances greater streets I don’t know of. And I this would be much more also tracked her progress on a “We were laying down than 26.2 miles. just wanted to get out and get sort of old school, retro way larger zoning map she kept on some pretty good mileage up “I’ve been running for to know my community.” to go knock this stuff out. I the wall in her home. until the injury, and then af- probably 25, 30 years, and as Lasure officially began re-learned my brain to look Lasure also didn’t follow ter the injury, our five, seven, runners, we always go travel the project on Nov. 17, 2018. at maps,” Lasure said. a set timeline or distance 10 miles became three, four, to places to go run, like, I want Throughout the journey, she “When we first started … schedule. to go run in South Dakota, didn’t follow a strict process. she couldn’t read a map to “Instead of a time, it would SEE ULTRARUNNER | 29
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A packed house en- a rendition of "Summertime" joyed two shows featuring a by George Gershwin. 12 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Out of the classroom Education section SSSAS hosts student diversity conference Fusion Academy holds It was a day of inspiration, empowerment, bonding and community-building event fun - the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes sixth annual Middle School Diversity Conference welcomed more than 175 students from 15 schools on Nov. 15 to help them learn to be leaders in their schools and communities. The conference, “Build- ing Bridges: Stories Told – Stories Heard,” allowed students to participate in in- teractive activities, engage in thoughtful conversations and challenge themselves to examine who they are, why it is important and the impact they can have on the world. The student sessions were led by SSSAS Upper School students who are leaders in COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Students, families and teachers at Fusion Academy’s Thanksgiving the school’s diversity efforts. Students at the SSSAS Middle School Diversity Conference. The 2019 special guest potluck lunch. speaker was master story- perfect time to give stu- tional equity and diversity, teller and educator Diane dents the skills and confi- said. “It’s important for mid- Fusion Academy held its eryone’s growth in such a Macklin. She gave a story- dence to make a difference dle school students to know first community Thanksgiv- relaxed and homey setting,” telling performance for the for their generation. they have the power to af- ing potluck lunch on Nov. 20. Lara Sierra, Fusion math and students and a session on the "We live in a complicat- fect change. This conference Fusion is a small private school science teacher, said. power of stories in education ed world, and students are gives them the tools and in John Carlyle Square for stu- The generosity of the for the adult attendees. aware of the circumstances encouragement they need to dents in grades six through 12. families was evident in the The middle school years that create a not-so-equi- be upstanders when they see The lunch was a joyful array of delicious salads, can be some of the most table society,” KiKi Davis, injustice instead of the easi- affair with more than 50 sides and desserts that over- challenging, so it is the SSSAS director of institu- er path of a bystander.” people participating in the flowed from the tables. feast. In addition to stu- “It was the first time dents, faculty and staff, I’d ever seen spaghetti and Fusion was joined by more meatballs on a Thanksgiv- Grace Episcopal School builds Tom the Turkey than a dozen parents. ing table, and the kids loved Grace Episcopal School stu- ilies. Altogether, 209 boxes “At Fusion, we place a very it, so shout out to Marjorie dents built their annual Tom of cereal were given to the high value on relationships Greenberg for that one,” the Turkey in late November, Food Pantry – a healthy and and interconnectedness. Our Bridget Berry, admissions just before Thanksgiving. happy “Tom.” Thanksgiving community coordinator, said. Over the years, Tom has This school-wide event potluck was a representa- "As one of the original become the mascot for the is one of Grace Episcopal tion of this core value in ac- Fusion Academy families, Grace community food drive School’s most cherished tra- tion,” Brian Duggan, head of it has been wonderful to that serves Grace Episcopal ditions, not only because it is school, said. watch our school's commu- Church’s Food Pantry, with all a time for Grace’s preschool The event was an op- nity grow. I was thrilled to food donations going directly through grade five students portunity for parents to see see so many students and to local families in need. to work together, but be- their children with their their parents at the Thanks- Each year Tom the Turkey cause it brings Grace’s mis- friends in their natural hab- giving potluck," Fusion par- is outlined on the floor and sion of service to others to itat and mingle with their ent Kim Moore said. Grace students of all ages life. These moments reflect COURTESY PHOTO children's teachers. With so much positive work together to slowly cre- Grace’s core beliefs and bear A Grace Episcopal student “It was wonderful to en- feedback, Fusion looks for- ate the shape using boxes of witness to students of all helps build Tom the Turkey out gage with the parents of our ward to making this an an- cereal donated by Grace fam- ages growing in Grace. of donated cereal boxes. students and brag about ev- nual tradition. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 12, 2019 | 13 Out of the classroom Education section ILS Veterans Day and Day of Service Immanuel Lutheran which they later delivered to ect Linus. Seventh grad- School hosted its annual the Christ House Food Pan- ers walked more than six Veterans Day and Day of try with parent volunteers. miles around the Del Ray Service on Nov. 11. During Second graders created cards neighborhood to clean up the morning, more than 20 for Meals on Wheels and also area parks. Eighth graders veterans and active duty assembled hygiene kits with were busy cleaning up the service members joined stu- Blessing Bags International. school campus and baking dents in their classes to dis- Third graders made cards, homemade treats that they cuss their service. hats and paracord bracelets then delivered to Immanuel Following the presenta- for Operation Gratitude. neighbors. tions, students then partici- Fourth grade students "Our ILS Veterans Day pated in a variety of different put together care packages and Day of Service is one of service projects to give back for the homeless and cre- our special traditions that and serve members of the ated Christmas ornaments help shape and define our community. Several classes COURTESY PHOTO to be delivered to residents school culture and commu- Students participate in the annual ILS Veterans Day and Day of were also able to welcome of the Springfield Sunrise nity," Julia Habrecht, ILS Service. representatives from differ- Senior Living Center. Sixth headmaster, said. "Alongside ent organizations to learn grade students created art- and packaged supplies for grade students filled a suit- our parents, we are trying more about how their proj- work and assembled care Assist Pregnancy Center. case with school supplies to help our students under- ects will serve neighbors packages to be delivered to Fifth grade boys also helped and other materials for an stand what it means to serve within our community. shut-ins. Kindergarten and package 100 meal kits for orphanage and also made and prepare to live a life of Jr. Kindergarten and first fifth grade classes gathered Christ House in Alexandria, blankets to deliver to Proj- service to their neighbors.”
School Profile Immanuel Lutheran School Immanuel Lutheran School ator who made us all. AT A GLANCE offers a Christian and classical Wisdom, eloquence and education with a liberal arts virtue – these are the aims of School Name: Immanuel curriculum for Junior Kinder- a classical education at ILS. Lutheran School garten through 8th grade. More than the acquisition of Address: 1801 Russell Immanuel Lutheran has basic skills and mere compe- Road, Alexandria served families for more than tency, ILS believes the pur- Years in operation: 1870 70 consecutive years and in- pose of education is to trans- -1910; reopened in 1945 stilled in students a genuine form, elevate and refine the Grades: Pre-K to eighth grade love for learning through a mind and the soul. At the cen- Number of students: 191 strong liberal arts curriculum, ter is an emphasis on the good, Organization/Church Lutheran catechesis and a rich the true and the beautiful. Be- Affiliation: Lutheran academic environment that cause these universal values Tagline: Training the The encourages subject mastery. serve as the building blocks next generation of classical ILS teachers emphasize of classical learning, the clas- classical thinkers. educa- academic excellence, the de- sical arts are timeless and Mission: To nurture the tion at velopment of curiosity, con- proven and have been known minds, hearts and bodies ILS aims sistency, perseverance and to produce many eloquent of students in grades Jr. to teach wisdom, discussion. Together, teach- confessors and wise leaders. Kindergarten through Eight elo- with classical education ers and students in Junior Classical education is a ho- quence and Lutheran Catechesis. Kindergarten through eighth listic approach to education, and grade embark on a shared and a return to excellence in Website: virtue. journey to experience the teaching, curriculum and ex- www.ilsalexandria.org PHOTOS/ beauty in the complexity of pectations. Contact: 703-549- IMMANUEL the natural world, great lit- 0155 or admissions@ LUTHERAN erature, history and the Cre- This is advertorial content. immanuelalexandria.org SCHOOL 14 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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PHOTO/WILL NICCOLLS Santa made an appearance at Del Ray’s Holidays on the Avenue last weekend. From left to right: Sue Kovalsky, Carol Bailey, Santa, Kate Moran, Patty Moran and Ryan Bailey.
PHOTO/WILL NICCOLLS PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT The live Del Ray Christmas Tree. The Alexandria Pipes & Drums.
PHOTO/EVAN MICHIO FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA The Thinking Outside the Christmas Box award went to Letter of Marque, led by Captain Walter Weiss. The boat featured a “Hanukkah Festival of Lights” theme.
PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT Chuck Kaba performed as a guest drum major this year while marching with the Clan MacLeod.
PHOTOS/LOUISE KRAFFT PHOTO/EVAN MICHIO FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA PHOTO/EVAN MICHIO FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA Left: Lizzie Kuletz, a Westie rescue, takes her place with the dozens of other Westies that arrived for the PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT The winner of Best Sailboat was Tuesday, led by Captain Joe Landa. Tues- The boat American Girl, led by Captain John Gaydos, won the Best Try award for its “Santa Claus is parade. Charlie Schwartzman from the Mount Vernon Estate, hands out day’s “Under the Sea” theme featured jellyfish, animated lights and a crew Coming to Town” theme. Right: Cathy Olsen performs with the Shamrock & Thistle Pipes & Drums from Ocean County, New Jersey. candies and postcards to young paradegoers. dressed as sea creatures. 20 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Give back to Alexandria Nonprofits You can make a difference with your tax-deductible donation. Please consider donating to these worthy causes. Honor a loved one with a gift to their favorite nonprofit. Ways to give back during the holidays ‘Tis the season for giv- you aren’t a regular volun- exandria.org or contact your idays, so another great way to numerous nonprofits around ing, and there’s no better teer, there’s no time like the favorite nonprofit. give back is by donating. Alexandria that accept dona- time to give back to your lo- present to get started. Volunteering can also be Clear out the toy box, coat tions both during the holi- cal community. Volunteer Alexandria is a a great family bonding activ- closet or bookshelf for things days and year-round. There are several ways to great resource to find volun- ity over the holidays. Find a that you don’t use that are Beyond in-kind dona- share the love during the holi- teer opportunities near you group or organization seek- still in good condition. Or, as tions, money can be one of days, thanks to the many local – both one-time and ongoing. ing several volunteers and you’re going down your hol- the most valuable gifts to nonprofit organizations col- Become a Meals on Wheels bring the whole family. Or, iday shopping list, consider give a nonprofit, as it allows lecting donations and offering deliverer for Senior Services come up with your own way adding a few items for those them to buy the things they volunteer opportunities. of Alexandria; help serve din- to give back together. This in need. know they need, and it gives If you have an hour, day or ner as part of Meade Memori- could involve baking a cas- There are various places them the funding to continue weekend to spare, one of the al Episcopal Church’s Satur- serole for an elderly neigh- you can donate. On page 21, operating and giving back to best ways to give back is with day Hot Meal event; sign up bor, delivering care packages see our list of specific items the community throughout the gift of time. to be a Snow Buddy and help with snacks, water bottles needed and where to donate the year. Donating is typical- If you’re already a volun- remove snow for low-income and gloves to the homeless them. For contact informa- ly easy – it can often be done teer at a local church, shel- residents who are unable to people in your neighborhood tion and addresses of the list- online – and it can make a ter or other organization, this winter – opportunities or something else. ed shops and nonprofits, see huge difference in the com- be sure to put in a few extra are everywhere. To learn We all know it can be diffi- page 22. The list is not meant munity this holiday season. hours over the holidays. If more, visit www.volunteeral- cult to find time over the hol- to be exhaustive – there are [email protected]
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RECIPES, TRENDS and TIPS Sparkling wines make every day special
BY JILL ERBER
I’d like to propose a toast… Wait a minute. It’s time to rethink how and when we select, drink, share and pair sparkling wines. Everyone knows spar- kling wines are one of the great treasures of the wine world, but this style has JILL ERBER become almost too pre- cious. Typically reserved cess is a bit different. As for holidays and other spe- any wine ferments, yeast cial occasions, sometimes converts sugar to alcohol hosts will offer a quar- and emits carbon dioxide ter-glass just for a cere- as a byproduct. With still FILE IMAGE monial toast. When else wine, fermentation occurs would you offer guests a in a barrel or tank, so the from a second yeasty fer- ingly prepared, high-quality full-bodied, from white quarter glass of anything? CO2 dissipates. In contrast, mentation in the bottle. alternatives out there, one to pink to red, from com- Henceforth, let us agree sparkling wines are fer- Other sparkling wines, like should never be without bub- pletely dry to quite sweet. that sparkling wine should mented in sealed systems delightfully crisp Italian bly in the fridge. This means that various not be used sparingly and – pressure tanks or glass Prosecco, are fermented in well-chosen bubblies can is not just for special occa- bottles. The resulting CO2 the barrel or tank and then Wait, it comes in pink? carry you through an entire sion sipping. “dissolves” into the wine, bottled with their bubbles, Just when we thought meal, from delicate starters only to be released in the but without a second fer- sparkling wine couldn’t be to heartier fare to dessert. First, some background form of cheerful bubbles mentation. Still others are any more festive, we encoun- Regardless of style or on our beloved bubbly upon opening. artificially pumped full of ter sparkling rosé. Like still pairing partner, sparkling Sparkling wines were The pinnacle of spar- CO2, just like soda, result- varieties, these rosy sparklers wines must always be served invented by French monks kling wines, French Cham- ing in harsher, more volatile are left to rest on the grape chilled. Tall, slim flutes are some 500 years ago. While pagne, is famous for the bubbles. Not surprisingly, skins to absorb color, flavor ideal for sipping, as they using the same grapes as complex flavor and delicate those are the least expen- and structure. Possessing keep bubbles contained and many still wines, the pro- effervescence that results sive, but also the least re- round flavor and vibrant prevent sloshing. But I will spected. color, sparkling rosé simply admit that there is nothing The amount of labor, de- cannot be beat on the wow more devil-may-care than EAT LIKE A LOCAL! gree of delicacy and region- scale. Nothing makes “just drinking bubbly from a wide- al pedigree of any sparkling because” feel more special. mouth coupe glass. I urge wine is directly related to its you to try it at least once. Start your availability and price. True Now that we’ve explored You cannot top bubbly’s weekend Champagne, produced only the “how,” let’s get to celebratory spirit or festive off right. in the tiny northern-French the “when” feel. Especially at this time Friday Happy region of the same name, has Almost no wine on earth of year, sparkling wine en- Hours ‘til 9pm such name recognition and pairs better with food than hances any holiday gather- worldwide demand that its sparkling wine. That is ing. But don’t let your en- Crab cakes with price puts it out of reach of because crisp acidity and joyment stop there — drink smoked tomato aioli ® most for daily drinking. Hap- “scrubbing bubbles” clean bubbly with abandon and Welcome to pily, some non-Champagne the palate with every sip, every day will feel like a wines like Spanish Cava and making each bite taste like celebration, as it should. French Crémant mimic this the first. Nuanced flavor Happy holidays, and traditional method of prepa- development means that cheers to you and yours. Local Favorite ration, resulting in stunning- bubbly will enhance other 203 The Strand ly similar results, but at a flavors without overpower- The writer is owner Alexandria,VA (703) 836-4442 fraction of the cost. In other ing them. Sparkling wines and “Cheese Lady” www.chadwicksrestaurants.com words, there are so many lov- can range from neutral to of Cheesetique. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 12, 2019 | 25 CALENDAR workshop will focus on the history, enjoying a Victorian Christmas at the DECEMBER 12 principles, symbols and activities Lee-Fendall House. Enjoy traditional related to Kwanzaa. décor, seasonal crafts and story time, DEL RAY LADIES NIGHT OUT Time: 11 a.m. sweet treats, photos with Santa, holi- Let the Shops of Del Ray take the Location: Alexandria Black History day shopping and more. stress out of holiday shopping. Enjoy Museum, 902 Wythe St. Time: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 a night out with friends, shop local Information: shop.alexandriava.gov p.m. and enjoy special promotions and Location: 614 Oronoco St. discounts all while sipping wine. Grab AMERICAN HORTICULTUR- Information: www.leefendallhouse. A Christmas Carol a friend and sip and shop at Del Ray's AL SOCIETY HOLIDAY OPEN org 12/6-12/22 top retailers, who are offering a one- HOUSE Bring the family to the night only 20 percent discount. American Horticultural Society's free Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Time: 6 to 9 p.m. DECEMBER 15 holiday event featuring seasonal de- Victorian humbug, travels Location: Del Ray cor at the River Farm manor house, THE MOUNT VERNON FLUTES with ghostly guides through Information: www.visitdelray.com festive food and drinks, a musical HOLIDAY CONCERT Join The Athe- performance by the Southside Sing- naeum for this free and festive perfor- Christmas past, present, DECEMBER 13 ers and crafts and other gift items mance. The Mount Vernon Flutes have and future to find the true from local vendors. The River Farm been an Athenaeum favorite for many meaning of the holidays. ALEXANDRIA’S 2019 HOLIDAY Garden Shop will also be open for years. This small ensemble from the A Christmas Carol is a must SING-ALONG Experience a jolly last-minute gift ideas. Mount Vernon Concert Band will per- good time at the always popular – Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. form holiday songs in the gallery. for the entire family! and free – Alexandria Holiday Sing- Location: River Farm, 7931 E. Bou- Time: 2 to 3 p.m. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK Along. Join in song with neighbors as levard Dr. Location: The Athenaeum, 201 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 conductor Mike Evans and the home- Information: www.ahsgardening.org Prince St. town Alexandria Citizens Band play Information: www.nvfaa.org w w w thelittletheatre co m holiday favorites. Elisa Ravas, with her DEL RAY CANDY CANE BAR . . magical voice, will lead the singing. CRAWL Take a break from the bus- DECEMBER 20 And to make it easy for everyone, the tle of holiday preparations and enjoy lyrics will be available in brand new specialty cocktails, beer and food song books. CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS specials at select Del Ray restau- AT MOUNT VERNON Join Mount Time: 7:30 p.m. rants during a neighborhood bar Vernon for an evening of family-friend- Location: Del Ray United Methodist crawl to benefit local nonprofits. ly fun and fireworks choreographed to Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave. Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m. holiday music. Take a stroll through Information: tickets-sing-along. Location: Mount Vernon Avenue the estate while being serenaded by eventbrite.com Information: www.visitdelray.com local choirs and visit with re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment. Mar- DECEMBER 14 DECEMBER 14 & 15 tha Washington will also be on site to greet holiday guests. Keep toasty ALEXANDRIA CHORAL SOCI- A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Expe- ETY’S “SEEK OUT LIGHT” Bring rience the wonder of the season by SEE CALENDAR | 29 the whole family to the Alexandria Cho- ral Society’s “Seek Out Light” show. This shorter, 45-minute kid-friendly holiday program is packed with sea- sonal choral favorites like Morten Lau- ridsen’s “Sure on this Shining Night,” William Averitt’s “Masters in this Hall” and Christopher Hoh’s “Good People All, This Christmastime” as well as lots of familiar carols like “Jolly Old Saint ~ Special Needs ~ Nicholas,” “O Christmas Tree” and ~ Canine Health Care ~ “Deck the Halls.” Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At Time: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Puppies require surgery sometimes. “Sarah’s Fund” Location: Westminster Presbyterian age 4, he is energetic, and needs encouragement to Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road provides Shelter petsslow with down. needed procedures. Information: www.alexandriachoral- society.org/seekoutlight This puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair YULETIDE BY CANDLELIGHT “pulmonicHe’s lost astenosis”, leg, but with gained donations perspective from Alexandrians. on what’s Experience the holiday season with important; ~be A happy Home each for day, the and Pawlidays love those ~ festive activities and fare at historic Your five-dollar donation adds to Sarah’s Fund and sites throughout Alexandria. Enjoy PHOTO/P.J. BARBOURaround you. TheFlash Shelter well is waivingknows adoption this credo,fees in December and hopesfor all adult seasonal decorations and refresh- together withpets ascontributions part of our Home of for others,the Pawlidays ensures promotion. that Is a new ments and take advantage of a 10 for a home of hispet own on your to wish-listshare thisthe year? love. percent discount at participating DECEMBER 14 TO 15 medical care is there when needed. museum shops. A cash bar for To support the Shelter and the good work they do thoughout the adult beverages will be located at NUTCRACKER POTPOURRI Want a holiday concert year, please consider a tax deductible contribution to the Shelter ForFOR MORE iNF oINFORMATION about alexa ABOUT SARAH’SNdria’ FUND,S adoptable PLEASE CALL Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Ticket with a twist? Families and the young-at-heart will enjoy of any amount. The homeless pets-in-waiting will be very happy! includes admission to Gadsby's Tav- 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE ern Museum, Carlyle House Historic the Nutcracker presented in two ways – favorite excerpts AlexandriaAnimals.org/Donate Park, Lee-Fendall House Museum & from Tchaikovsky’s ballet and Duke Ellington’s version that 703-746-4774 Garden and the Stabler-Leadbeat- swings. Attendees at Saturday’s Alexandria Symphony Or- THANk yOU er Apothecary. A free shuttle will tHaNK YTHANKou YOU run between all participating sites chestra performance will also experience a video presenta- The Alexandria AnimalDiann Shelter’s Hicks Carlson Pet of the throughout the event. tion with the Nutcracker and Hansel and Gretel. The Thewinner Alexandria Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Associate Broker • Weichert of the 2019 Mary Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition,WeekWeek is is sponsoredsponsored byby DiannDiann Hicks,Hicks Carlson,finding Location: Throughout Old Town Old Town Information: www.eventbrite. 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BY MARTY ROSS
Take care of your plants, and you're taking care of the planet: There are lots ways to make a difference for the environment and keep a beautiful garden, too. Landscape architect Pa- mela Conrad grew up on a farm in Missouri and took her love of nature and the outdoors out west to a pro- fessional practice in San Francisco, where she puts environmentally smart landscaping ideas to work. Her climate-positive de- sign initiative, launched for landscape architects and garden designers, was founded to help these pro- fessionals manage the car- bon footprint of their proj- PHOTO/MARTY ROSS ects. But the concepts she Local, natural materials, such as the bluestone in this parking area, are an environmentally smart choice, and they look great, too. These advocates apply just as well homeowners have also eliminated lawn from their garden. If you don't have a lawn to mow, you're saving time and precious resources. to our own backyards. Even a tiny garden can conserve comes to high-mainte- ment, are actually carbon "[Homeowners] have lots suggested. precious resources. nance, high-resource land- emitters, she said. In proj- of opportunities to make a Trees, especially de- Right off the bat, it's im- scapes," Conrad said. ects large and small, reduc- difference in the way they ciduous trees, are envi- portant to put certain as- Typical lawns, pampered ing the size of a lawn saves design or maintain their ronmental heroes that re- sumptions aside. with frequent watering, resources in many ways landscapes," Conrad said. move carbon dioxide from "People associate green pumped up with chemical – including reducing the One easy way to support the atmosphere and store with good, and that's not fertilizers and maintained amount of time and energy a healthier environment is it, which helps slow the always the case when it with gas-powered equip- spent on its maintenance. to plant more trees, she warming of the Earth's at- mosphere. 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If you're By encouraging design- "We have ways to take redesigning an existing ers to make a few environ- carbon dioxide out of the landscape, you may be able mentally friendly design atmosphere every day," to re-use existing pavers or changes, "within the next Conrad said. bricks in a new design in- 10 years, we could take Her pathfinder tool, and stead of sending old materi- PHOTO/MARTY ROSS more carbon dioxide out of the projects she and col- als to a landfill, Conrad said. Reduce the size of a lawn by adding a flower bed. Shrubs, perenni- the air than we are emit- leagues are already working She also advocates planting als and a fountain are all pretty garden features, and they make this ting," Conrad said. on, are designed to set an in layers – with a canopy garden more attractive to birds and pollinators. It's a lofty environmen- example right now, to help of trees, an understory of tal goal for garden profes- inspire change. shrubs and groundcover pe- these efforts are not just lawn area and using per- sionals, but it also pays off Ecologically smart land- rennials – to give a garden a matter of speculation. 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The prime Ballenger Ave. viewing area is Waterfront Park, with front Park. by warming up by a bonfire, enjoying Information: www.thecarlyleclub.com more great views from the Alexandria address that is by building a Hall also announced the some hot chocolate or cider or visiting City Marina, Founders Park and Point lot more multifamily.” chamber’s rebranding. With the Museum and Education Center. BENEFIT RECITAL FOR SOME Lumley Park. Come early to see the Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join The Lyceum for an afternoon of jet ski pre-show. The Virginia Tech Inno- a new logo and an updated Location: 3200 Mt. Vernon Memo- music with international artists Ra- Time: 1 p.m. vation Campus in Potomac look, the chamber will now Location: Alexandria waterfront rial Highway chelle Hunt, violin, and Katie Tertell, Yard is also being designed go by “The Chamber ALX.” Information: www.mountvernon.org cello. The program includes works by Information: www.waterskiingsanta. Mozart, Beethoven, Halvorsen and com as a mixed-use community, “As we roll into 2020, DECEMBER 21 a new work by Mark Boden commis- according to plans submitted The Chamber ALX will be a sioned by the artists. The suggested DECEMBER 27 to the city last month. channel to boost your brand, ALEXANDRIA HARMONIZERS donation is $20, and all proceeds will ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW Come benefit So Others Might Eat. CHARLES ESTEN AT THE As for the campus’ prog- a resource to find opportu- celebrate the season with a cappella Time: 3 to 4 p.m. BIRCHMERE See Charles Esten on ress, Salmon said the school nities to build relationships vocal harmony. The Alexandria Harmo- Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. tour with Taylor Noelle this fall at The nizers, the area's premiere a cappella Washington St. Birchmere. Esten is an American ac- took major steps last month and the seal of approval to chorus, present their annual holiday Information: www.eventbrite. tor, singer and comedian, best known alone. give your business credi- show: "The Secret of Christmas." In com/e/some-benefit-recital-tick- for his role as Deacon Claybourne on “We’re making real- bility in our community, addition to the award-winning Harmo- ets-75172225149?aff=eprofsaved the TV series “Nashville.” He previ- nizers, the show features a smaller ously appeared on the improvisation ly great progress,” Salmon whether we’re advocating ensemble and a new quartet, Better DECEMBER 23 show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” reg- said. “The month of Novem- on behalf of businesses to ularly between 1999 and 2005. Together. It’s a great addition to the ber, we submitted our plan, local government, hosting holiday season that is fun, moving and A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FOR Time: 7:30 p.m. suitable for the entire family. YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART Location: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. … the MOU with the state events to help you connect Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Bring the kids for an unforgettable Information: www.birchmere.com was signed, we’re getting with others, offering inno- holiday experience as the Choral Arts Location: Rachel M. Schlesinger close on hiring a vice presi- vative business program- Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday DECEMBER 31 Campus Dr. classics just for them. We’ll take lis- dent to run the campus, [the ming and resources or giv- Information: www.harmonizers.org teners on a merry tour of holiday sing- 25TH ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT AL- State Council of Higher Edu- ing visibility to businesses alongs and Christmas favorites that EXANDRIA Celebrating 25 years, that Alexandrians should DECEMBER 22 will have the family singing all the way First Night Alexandria, an annual New cation for Virginia] approved home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty Year’s Eve live music and performing our first master’s program know about,” Hall said. CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT and Rudolph. This one-hour concert is arts festival and the largest New and we launched our website Following the rebrand- PACK A toast to the original Rat perfect for children ages 5 and up. Year’s Eve party in the D.C. region Pack, “Rat Pack Together Again,” Time: 1 to 2 p.m. that is safe and fun for the entire to recruit students.” ing announcement, vari- takes listeners on a musical journey Location: Schlesinger Concert Hall, family, returns to Old Town. Enjoy Following the panel, Hall ous chamber members were 4915 E. Campus Drive music randing from country to Carib- featuring the greatest hits from the gave a speech applauding recognized for their work in legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Information: www.choralarts.org bean, rock to reggae, jazz to swing, and Sammy Davis Jr. This production folk to acapella or comedy and magic the growth in Alexandria’s 2019. Committee member of will treat listeners to Sinatra classics DECEMBER 24 shows. Then, gather with family and business community that the year went to Adam Fro- including, “Come Fly With Me” and friends and enjoy a fantastic fire- “My Way,” Dino’s great songs like, WATERSKIING SANTA Now in works finale over the Potomac River has taken place over the last emming, board member of “Everybody Loves Somebody” and its 34th year, this favorite D.C.-area at midnight. year, including progress on the year went to Robert Shea “That's Amore!” and “Mr. Bojangles” Christmas Eve event returns to Old Time: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. the Potomac Yard Metro and Hall’s chairman’s award and “Candy Man” from the dynamic Town. Gather along historic Alexan- Location: Old Town Sammy Davis Jr. dria's Potomac River waterfront for Information: www.firstnightalexan- Station, new business open- went to Trae Lamond. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. a spectacular show by Waterskiing dria.org ings in Carlyle and Eisen- [email protected]
ULTRARUNNER FROM | 9 In the instances she told mation. “We thought it was a people about her project, pretty creative thing and we five, so it was so hard,” La- they were often excited. wanted to recognize it. We sure said. “Our mileage kind “Most of the time it’s be- appreciate you showcasing of scaled way back after the cause I’m standing at the end the city in this way.” injury but we’re back. We’re of the street [looking at my When asked what’s next getting there.” map] and everybody’s like, ‘Are for her, Lasure said she’s going This past weekend, Lasure you lost?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, to run in a long, straight line and Nazzaro completed a half not exactly.’ So they would on the Mount Vernon Trail. marathon in New York City, always kind of point me, and As for her colorful, mis- their first official race since they were always super excited matched city maps… their respective injuries. about what I was doing.” “My sister is an art histo- Despite the setback, La- Mayor Justin Wilson, a ry teacher so I was showing PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT sure accomplished her mis- Stephanie Lasure colored in the streets on cut-out maps of the runner himself, was among her all of these and she said, sion of running every street city to track her progress. those happy to hear about ‘Don’t do anything with in the city with a one-mile run Lasure’s project. those. I’m going to do some through Old Town on Sept. 21. Lasure said. friendliest neighborhood we “Stephanie and I met art project for you,’” Lasure Friends and neighbors, includ- Lasure said one of her fa- ever ran by because every- when I did one of my running said. “These are treasured ing Nazzaro, who completed vorite things about the proj- body up here … every single townhalls a couple of months memories for sure. It makes about two-thirds of the proj- ect was meeting different person that was out picking ago, and she told me that she me weepy thinking about it. ect with Lasure, joined Lasure residents. up their newspaper, walking was doing this kind of bizarre I don’t know why. I really for the final mile. “We went through this their dog, working on their thing,” Wilson said at the didn’t want it to end. It was “It just got to be so much neighborhood over off of lawn, nobody didn’t say, legislative meeting where he just such a fun project.” fun. I didn’t want it to end,” Glebe, and we called it the ‘Hi,’” Lasure said. presented Lasure’s procla- [email protected] 30 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Is approval the only option? Opinion The language in dockets prepared by city staff for council to consider is strange. The dockets say that all items being discussed at a public hearing “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” will be approved. - Thomas Jefferson That’s right, approval of items is the only listed option. The lan- guage is the same for all items up for a vote: “Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Final Passage of …” Perhaps there’s an arcane legal reason that proposed ordinances are worded this way in dockets. We’re just not familiar with it – and would guess the public isn’t either. For instance, the docket for city council’s public hearing on Saturday informs us that there will be final passage of the Phase II Dockless Mo- bility Pilot Program, of an ordinance to amend permit parking districts and changes to three other existing ordinances – after public hearings on each item. Councilors clearly have the ability to take action other than passing items that come before them. Our city’s legislative body can amend, defer or defeat as well as pass items such as the proposed Phase II scooter program. If the city isn’t required by law to word dockets in this way, then the current language should be changed. Because intentional or not, saying Your Views on the docket that the item in question will receive final approval begs the question of why a public hearing is even being held on said item. There are several better ways to word docket items. Perhaps, “Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Final Consideration of …” That’s better, Our sons saved 10 lives but still leaves out the possibility that an item might be deferred, in To the editor: something I supported. which case it’s not the final consideration. Within a year of each oth- With Jake, his father and I knew he Or perhaps the docket should read, “Public Hearing, Second Read- er, we lost our sons. Suddenly and would have wanted this. Organ dona- ing, and Council Vote on …” This wording would be more accurate, as heart-wrenchingly. Nothing could tion was a true testament to his in- it would encompass acceptance, rejection, amendment or deferral of have prepared us for the way in which credibly loving soul. And, as a health whatever is being considered. our lives were upended. professional, I understood the critical Yes it’s a small thing, but semantics matter. Wording in dockets that Jake was an athletic 15-year-old importance of organ donation from a appears to say there’s no alternative except acceptance of whatever city who loved the Washington Capitals clinical perspective. staff proposes only reinforces the perception of many in the city that and was a talented hockey player him- Because we both live in North- their input at meetings is for naught. self and played on his high school ern Virginia, we were guided through In fact, our residents do have a say on issues before council. Lan- team. Junior came to the United States this process by Washington Regional guage in our dockets should reflect that. from Colombia when he was five, had Transplant Community, the nonprofit recently graduated from high school organ procurement organization that Responsiveness on parking and was working toward his goal of facilitates the organ donation process Saturday’s public hearing is an example of the city heeding the becoming a cardiovascular surgeon. in the D.C.-metro area. WRTC profes- wishes of residents on an issue important to them. Both had so much more to accomplish. sionals were compassionate and help- After city staff proposed limiting street parking to two hours in parts While our own lives and back- ful, explained our options, walked us of Old Town where it’s currently three hours, there was an uproar from grounds may appear very different, through the process, asked about our residents of those streets. In addition, advocates for The Little Theatre we have one, beautiful thing in com- sons’ medical and social histories and of Alexandria rightly stated that play-goers who drive would get parking mon – our sons are heroes. They were supported us in our crushing grief. tickets because their productions often last longer than two hours. organ donors and together saved the Before our sons’ deaths, we knew Listening to the public input, staff has since removed the elimina- lives of 10 dying strangers. The knowl- little about WRTC and the complexity tion of three hour spots from its list of proposed changes. edge that Jake and Junior gave these of the organ donation process. Today, Perhaps ironically, we actually think residents in the far southeast patients and their families the miracle because of our shared experience, we quadrant of Old Town may come to rue their pushback on this issue. they needed gives us hope. are both vocal and proud advocates on When the three restaurants at Robinson Landing are completed, we In the case of Junior, the decision behalf of organ donation. think patrons of those establishments will gladly seek out three-hour to be a donor had already been made. There are so many people in need street parking. Residents are likely to be squeezed more than they He was 18 at the time of his death and of a life-saving transplant, more than would be with two-hour parking. had checked the box to be an organ 113,000 nationally and nearly 2,500 But if that winds up being the case, then residents can petition donor on a recent trip to the DMV. at that time to change the parking on their streets. The point is that This was his selfless decision, and SEE SONS | 32 changes to a particular residential street should generally be inhabi- tant- not staff-driven. The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the City staff deserve credit for listening to residents and heeding writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the their concerns. endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 12, 2019 | 31
My View | Denise Dunbar Filling in the Blanks Scooters are not for commuters with Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D. My final 2019 missive on scooters ple to give up walking and biking, deals with the data, and it demon- which is healthy, by subsidizing a strates that scooters are primarily program in which residents, visi- Our work on school facilities continues being joy-ridden and are not serving tors and their young children ride As we head into the holiday season Hammond Middle School, window re- as a meaningful form of transpor- motorized scooters without hel- – which also happens to be the start of placement at Lyles-Crouch Tradition- tation in Alexandria, which is the mets. And a sizeable majority of the budget season in Alexandria – our al Academy, continued roof replace- major justification given by city of- respondents say they would have thoughts go to what we need to keep ment work and bathroom upgrades ficials for allowing them in the city. walked or biked without scooters. our students engaged in high-quality at George Washington Middle School In addition, some of the data In another section of the appen- learning with our schools warm, safe and roof work at George Mason and that city staff has presented to dix, respondents reported frequen- and dry in the colder months ahead Matthew Maury elementary schools. council has been misleading, while cy of scooter use. Fully 71 percent and what our buildings need to be able The independent Targeted Facili- other data unfavorable to a second of respondents said they have rid- to deliver this for many years to come. ties Assessment, alongside the expert pilot has been buried in the ap- den once or twice total or up to a The majority of our buildings in Al- opinions of our staff who are in all of pendix of the report. The data pre- few times a month, meaning more exandria City Public Schools are more our schools every week, have provid- sented to council has than 2/3 of scooter riders than 50 years old, with ed many pieces to a com- been cherry picked and use them sporadically. George Washington Mid- plex puzzle that our team packaged in the most Only 6 percent of re- dle School, Mount Vernon needs to piece together favorable way possible. spondents reported rid- Community School and and view as a whole. Let’s examine this first, ing scooters daily – and Matthew Maury Elemen- You can follow the work as I recognize this is a this number is probably tary School close to 100 being done at our schools serious allegation. high as heavy users of a years old. We are fortunate through the Facility Mod- In staff’s presenta- product are more likely to to have built and opened ernization & Maintenance tion to council and in respond than one-time, four new schools in the past pages of our school web- the executive summa- vitising joyriders. five years and this fall 2019 sites. Every school has a ry of their evaluation Again, this information began the process to mod- DR. GREGORY web page where facilities DENISE DUNBAR report, it is stated that is buried in the report’s Ap- ernize Douglas MacArthur HUTCHINGS, ED.D maintenance updates are around 50 percent of scooter rid- pendix A, while it’s unmentioned in Elementary School. But our posted and shared pub- ers said they would have driven if the staff presentation to council or older facilities continue to require our licly. ACPS has web pages for every scooters were not available. This in the body of the report on the pilot full attention to ensure they remain large-scale modernization project. is technically true, though it was program. Interested readers have to warm, safe and dry. There are also new modernization actually 46 percent, not 50. That’s pour over the raw data in the appen- To this end, ACPS carried out project pages for each school so that a sizeable round up. dix to find data that’s unfavorable to a Targeted Facility Condition As- you can follow the quarterly progress More importantly, what staff the program. sessment on six schools during the of all modernization projects, regard- did not present to council or put Two other interesting pieces of summer of 2019. This has given us a less of their scale. You can access in the executive summary is that data from the report’s Appendices clearer idea of our immediate facili- these updates via our school web- more respondents said they would A and B: ties priorities in these six schools. sites, under the Quick Links area on have walked if scooters were not • The change most respondents All of the items established as a each school homepage. available than would have driven. want to see in a Phase II pilot is priority one were either included in But what should you do if you still Fully 49.8 percent said they “enforcement of traffic rules for the superintendent’s proposed Capital have a concern, inquiry or suggestion? would have walked without scoot- e-scooter riders,” with 52 percent Improvement Program Budget, pre- This month, we launched a new ers, and another 12.73 percent said citing this as their top priority. viously funded or funded through the inquiries, suggestions and concerns they would have bicycled. That’s 63 It's worth noting that although superintendent’s proposed Combined procedure to ensure that you know percent of scooter users who said proposed changes to city code Funds Budget, which funds our school how to get to the right person so we walking or biking would have re- could enable police to enforce maintenance projects. can resolve your situation promptly. placed their scooter rides compared scooter rules, there are no plans in The School Board will vote on Many questions or issues involving a to 46 percent who would have driv- place detailing how or with what the superintendent’s proposed Capi- specific school or student can actual- en their personal vehicles. frequency this would happen. tal Improvement Program budget on ly be resolved at the school level. This information was buried In Appendix B, 53 percent of re- Dec. 19 after two work sessions to de- Start by contacting your child’s on page 46 of the report, in the spondents said they think the Phase cide their changes. teacher, school support staff or the appendix. Is council even aware of I pilot was either generally or very These priorities include work to front office, and then you can take these numbers? unsuccessful, while only 43 percent ensure the environments inside our the issue to an administrator or prin- The data is also difficult to in- said the Phase I pilot was either schools remain healthy, safe and cipal if it doesn’t get resolved at that terpret because respondents were generally or very successful (anoth- secure. They include resolving wa- level. We want to ensure we are ad- asked to list their top two alter- er 4 percent had no opinion). ter intrusion issues in our schools – dressing your issues where they can native transportation options to This information was not part of which are a frequent occurrence in be addressed. You can find the flow scooters, so the data does not add the staff presentation or the report. any aging building. chart at www.acps.k12.va.us/con- up to 100 percent. My question remains: why Priorities also include courtyard cerns, or via the Contact Us tab on the But think about what this data redesign to redirect water at John Ad- reveals: We are encouraging peo- SEE MY VIEW | 32 ams Elementary School and Francis C. SEE HUTCHINGS | 33 32 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Terrifying street crossings Alexandria Inova should go green To the editor: Whoever designed this should be To the editor: way to meet this objective. Hospitals Have you ever had to cross fired. Recently, one of our family members across the country have successfully Mount Vernon Avenue or East You've got Gilligan's Island at was treated at Inova Alexandria Hospi- transitioned to a clean energy supply Custis Avenue? It's a terror. Cars East Custis and Commonwealth tal and we are grateful to the doctors, and Inova Alexandria can too. We also are parked all the way to the cor- avenues, which cuts off all of your nurses and staff who provided excellent respectfully suggest the following: ners so you can't see if anyone vision of the road when cars are care. While there, we also witnessed •Making any major hospital ren- is approaching. You have to pull parked there. It's a mess. one of the unintended consequences of ovations LEED platinum certified – halfway out into the road to see -Patrick Kirby, hospital care: the huge amount of waste the highest standard in green build- if the coast is clear. It's terrible. Alexandria generated. On average, it’s 30 pounds of ing design. waste per patient per day. We applaud •Creating initiatives that enable Inova’s efforts to reduce waste by re- employees to bike, use public trans- Be more prudent with city resources moving drinking straws and Styrofoam, portation or carpool. To the editor: public-private partnership be- and to move toward green cleaning •Implementing more ways to re- Recently, various local news- tween the City of Alexandria and a products and local food suppliers. duce waste. papers printed the munificent commercial operator, Motivate In- As a community leader, Inova Al- •Establishing a community inter- salaries of City of Alexandria ternational – which also operates exandria Hospital is uniquely posi- est group to engage citizens in hospi- employees. I was aghast that the in D.C. – where the ridership pays tioned to set the standard in not only tal sustainability initiatives. city manager is drawing about for 77 percent of costs, as of 2015. sustainability, but also clean energy Inova Alexandria Hospital provides $300,000 a year and his three dep- Over the next five years, the city consumption. The health sector gen- outstanding care to keep us healthy. uty city managers pull in around will expend $1.6 million into this erates 10 percent of the greenhouse As an institution dedicated to public $200,000. Most of the other upper company, which is an average of gas emissions contributing to climate health it only makes sense for Inova Al- echelon employees are also mak- about $300,000 a year. It just doesn’t change. And we know that climate exandria Hospital to demonstrate with ing high salaries. make sense that our city funds are change is already having a significant its practices that creating a successful These figures are considerably being spent in this manner. impact on public health. patient-centered business model can higher than federal employees with Capital Bikeshare is essentially One of Inova’s sustainability prin- also be good for the environment. much more responsibility, since the a private company, and we need to ciples is “Do No Harm,” and moving -Chris Matthews, Susanna top SES pay is under $200,000, and treat it as such. In other words, they from zero use of renewable energy to Carey, Jennifer Roda, the President of the United States profit from their rentals, so the city 100 percent in the next decade is a key 1Planet Co-Founders only makes $400,000. Which juris- should not need to subsidize them. diction is Alexandria comparing it- They should eventually stand on self to? Certainly not Washington their own merits, and pay taxes to D.C., Arlington County or Fairfax Alexandria for the privilege of oper- Seminary decision an example of County, all of which have much ating within the city. larger populations. Let’s be more prudent with our Another apparently extrava- resources, Alexandria. non-representative government gant expenditure is the Capital -Townsend A. "Van" Van Fleet, To the editor: sition of hundreds of the immediately Bikeshare program, which is a Alexandria Recent changes on Seminary Road affected residents and the city transpor- from four lanes to three lanes and the tation director's opposition. Vice Mayor addition of two bike lanes has sparked Elizabeth Bennett-Parker also conduct- SONS FROM | 30 Strict standards are in place to en- major controversy. ed a survey that cannot be reconstructed sure the ethical and fair distribu- To paraphrase one of the most famous or verified. right here in the Washington re- tion of these precious gifts. quotes in history, "Never in the course of So much for the promise of trans- gion. One organ donor can save So, if you aren’t already signed civic issues have so few owed so much to parency by council. This example of eight lives and heal many more up to be an organ donor, please so few at the expense of so many." non-representative government should through tissue donation. consider it. All of us have these The majority in the four-to-three be remembered by all voters, Democrat Together, Jake and Junior saved precious gifts inside us and may be city council decision ignored the facts and Republican. 10 lives by donating their kidneys, a hero someday by giving individ- regarding the historical safety of this -Charles Fellows, livers, lungs, pancreas and hearts. uals a second chance of life – just stretch of Seminary Road, the oppo- Alexandria The entire process was conduct- like our sons. ed with respect and compassion. We encourage you to visit First and foremost, organ donation BeADonor.org and sign up to- MY VIEW FROM | 31 tification for continuing the program. can only be considered after all life- day. As we enter the holiday Since Alexandria’s leaders have repeat- saving efforts have been exhaust- season, we find solace knowing would the city approve a second pilot edly said their decisions are data driven, ed. We know the first responders other families will make more for a program that’s dangerous, de- here’s a clear chance to prove that. and hospital care teams did every- memories with their loved ones tracts from public health by encourag- Instead of a second pilot, council thing they could to save our sons. because of Junior and Jake’s last ing people to ride in the streets rather should be discussing how to penalize Also, donation can't take place acts of generosity. than walk or bike and has no meaning- riders and companies that bring scoot- unless it's been designated by -Silvia Leitch, mother ful enforcement mechanism? ers into Alexandria. the potential donor, also called of Robin (Junior), The data shows scooters are not be- first-person authorization or ap- Deborah Levine-Kotin, ing used in a significant way by com- The writer is publisher and executive proved by the legal next-of-kin. mother of Jacob (Jake) muters, which is the only logical jus- editor of the Alexandria Times. 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Denise Dunbar The history of Kwanzaa Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] Habari Gani? Or What’s economics: To build and main- the News? This is the greet- tain our own stores, shops and Missy Schrott ing given during the seven other businesses and to profit Editor days of Kwanzaa. Celebrated from them together. [email protected] from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwan- •Nia or purpose: To make Margaret Stevens zaa is a Pan-African holiday our collective vocation the Sales Director that commemorates family, building and developing of [email protected] community and culture. our community in order to Patrice V. Culligan It was created by Dr. restore our people to their Publisher Emerita Maulana Karenga, professor traditional greatness. [email protected] and chair of African studies •Kuumba or creativity: To EDITORIAL at California State, in Long PHOTO/OFFICIALKWANZAAWEBSITE.ORG always do as much as we can, Beach. Derived from the in order to leave our commu- Cody Mello-Klein term “Matunda ya kwan- several functions. one word and signifies the nity more beautiful and ben- Reporter & Photographer [email protected] za,” meaning “first fruits” • First, Kwanzaa reaf- coming together of families eficial than we inherited. in Swahili, its origins are firms and reestablishes Afri- and friends to work for the •Imani or faith: To be- Luke Anderson in the first harvest celebra- can American ties to African common good and to make lieve with all our heart in Intern tions of Africa. culture. the world a better place. our people, our parents, our [email protected] The Swahili language is • Second, it serves as a Each of the Seven Prin- teachers, our leaders and the ADVERTISING the most extensive African festival to reestablish and ciples has its own special righteousness and victory of Deb Riley language spoken and was strengthen the bonds be- meaning. our struggle. [email protected] chosen by Karenga to be the tween African Americans • Umoja or unity: To strive The Alexandria Black language that represents and Africans as a people. for and maintain unity in the History Museum will host Marty DeVine [email protected] Kwanzaa. Karenga is also an • Third, Kwanzaa empha- family, community, nation its annual Kwanzaa Work- author and scholar-activist sizes the Nguzo Saba or the and race. shop Saturday at 11 a.m. It is Margaret Stevens who stresses the indispens- Seven Principles, which are a •Kujichagulia or self-de- a family friendly, interactive [email protected] able need to preserve, contin- set of ideals created by Karen- termination: To define our- workshop covering the history Patrice V. Culligan ually revitalize and promote ga. They highlight the signif- selves, name ourselves, cre- and principles of the holiday. [email protected] icance of African communal ate for ourselves and speak African American culture. It will also include activities Tina Franco Established in 1966 in values such as family, commu- for ourselves. and decorating ideas to aid in Office Administrator the midst of the Black Free- nity and culture and the best •Ujima or collective work planning your own Kwanzaa [email protected] dom Movement, Kwanzaa aspects of being African and and responsibility: To build celebration. Reservations are reflects concern for be- human in the fullest sense. and maintain our community suggested. For tickets, go to GRAPHIC DESIGN ing culturally grounded in Another common greet- together and make our broth- https://shop.alexandriava.gov. Lyvian Sieg thought and practice, as ing during Kwanzaa is “Ha- ers’ and sisters’ problems our [email protected] well as promoting unity and rambee,” which means, “Let’s problems and to solve them Out of the Attic is self-determination. The pull together.” This greeting together. provided by the Office of CONTRIBUTORS holiday was created to serve embodies the celebration in •Ujamaa or cooperative Historic Alexandria. Mara Benner Alexa Epitropoulos HUTCHINGS FROM | 31 in a high quality education- this is our priority as well As we head into the holi- Kim Gilliam al environment. We want to as yours. We will be able to days, I would like to wish you Elizabeth Holm ACPS website. provide each of our students better achieve this through all Happy Holidays and a suc- Sarah Liu Our goal each day is to with an array of opportuni- collaboration and continued cessful New Year. Louise Krafft provide a comfortable, safe ties in a learning environ- commitment to keeping edu- and dry building in which ment in which they can grow cation a priority in the City of The writer is superintendent of Jim McElhatton all our students can learn and thrive. Please know that Alexandria. Alexandria City Public Schools. Dr. Vivek Sinha Jordan Wright
Weekly Poll ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Take the poll at alextimes.com Last Week This Week Managing Partner There are several holiday events taking place in Council will consider the future of the city's e-scooter The Ariail family Alexandria this weekend. Do you plan to attend any? program on Saturday. What outcome do you prefer? Suzanne Brock 40% I won't attend any events. William Dunbar 23% I will attend multiple events. A) Make the current pilot program permanent. HOW TO REACH US 20% I will attend the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. B) Adopt a phase II pilot to work out kinks in the program. C) Ban scooters in the city. 110 S. Pitt St. 9% I will attend the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Alexandria, VA 22314 4% I will attend the Campagna Center's Holiday Homes Tour. D) I'm not sure. 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) 4% I will attend the Del Ray tree and menorah lighting. www.alextimes.com 34 |DECEMBER 12, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES
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Virginia American WaterVirginia is seeking American qualifications Water is fromseeking plumbing qualifications contractors from plumbing contractors to replace customer-ownedto replace water customer-owned service lines in Alexandria, water service Va. lines in Alexandria, Va. A two-phased process Awill two-phased be utilized process to select will the be contractor. utilized to Phase select 1 the consists contractor. of a Phase 1 consists of a Request for QualificationsRequest (RFQ); for PhaseQualifications 2 includes (RFQ); a Request Phase for 2 includesProposals a (RFP).Request for Proposals (RFP).
A. Project Description Describe familiarity with the City of Alexandria, and Section 436 of P.L. 113-76, American Iron including past project experience; working and Steel. Virginia American Water is replacing aging relationship with City of Alexandria water mains in the City of Alexandria, Va. As Bidders must certify that they do not or will not Transportation & Environmental Services and maintain or provide for their employees any part of these projects, Virginia American Permits departments, and Virginia Department facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, Water will hire a certified plumbing contractor of Health. color, creed, or national origin.” By execution of to replace lead- and/or ferrous-based domestic • Past work experience with American Water the Bid Form and Contract Documents the water service lines owned by customers, Describe familiarity with American Water, contractor certifies to the aforementioned typically from the company’s meter yoke or especially with its subsidiary, Virginia American requirements. curb stop to the first indoor shutoff valve or 5 Water. Include past project experience, feet inside the home. knowledge, current project needs and staff. C. Where to Send Your Information • Experience with domestic water service line Project will include: Mail one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic replacement and repairs, including trenchless copy (on flash drive or CD) of your complete • Verifying material of existing domestic method submission. Submissions must be received by water service line. List major projects involving the replacement of Virginia American Water no later than 2 pm. • Coordinating work schedule with water domestic water service lines, especially the EDT on Monday, January 13, 2020. Mail main construction contractor and customers. replacement of lead or ferrous-based service submissions to: • Checking and maintaining electrical lines. Include résumés (one or two pages) Gia Ha grounding and bonding. Furnishing all describing the qualifications and experience of Project Designer materials, equipment, labor and means to each individual (including a listing of similar projects worked on). Gannett Fleming, Inc. replace water service line, including but not 4097 Monument Corner Drive, Suite 500 limited to bracing, rodding, concrete thrust • Quality management plan Fairfax, VA 22030 and reaction blocking, wall crossing, sealing, Provide an organizational chart showing Emailed submissions and information received caulking, accessing and modifying customers’ reporting lines and responsibilities for your after the deadline will not be accepted. All indoor plumbing pipes as required. proposed team. Include references to company procedures to be used to manage this project. submitted materials will become property of • Guarding the job site. Sheet, brace and Virginia American Water and will not be support adjoining ground where necessary; Provide the method of management of the subcontractors. Provide safety plan to the returned. handle drainage and groundwater removal, project. provide erosion and sedimentation control Contractor submissions will be and clean site. • Contractor work experience questionnaire evaluated based on the following • Performing pressure and leakage tests in and qualification statement Interested parties must request a questionnaire accordance with specifications and city criteria: via email. To receive a questionnaire, email Gia plumbing code. • Experience with domestic water service line Ha at [email protected]. Complete the • Flushing and disinfecting new service lines replacement 30% questionnaire and submit it with the above and household plumbing and collecting water • Past work experience with American Water information. The qualification statement should 20% samples. be no more than 20 pages in length (not • Past work experience with City of Alexandria, • Removing and disposing of surplus inclusive of the questionnaire). Va. 20% excavated material, including abandoned lead Certified minority Business and Women • Quality management plan 15% and/or ferrous-based service lines. Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit • Contractor work experience 15% • Restoring the site to its former condition, bid proposals directly as prime contractors. including but not limited to, restoration of Non-minority contractors will solicit proactively Virginia American Water will select two (2) of the paved surfaces, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and encourage Certified Minority Business and most qualified contractors. These contractors will grass strips, driveways, walkways, handicap Women Business Enterprises to submit be invited to each submit a proposal to replace aprons, topsoil, seeds, mulch, fertilizers, competitive written bids or quotes for system customers’ lead and/or ferrous-based water lawns, landscapes at public right of way, and facility projects. service lines as part of Virginia American Water’s also at private properties. • Contractor Certified Statement of main replacement program in various areas in the • Submitting schedules, shop drawings, as- Compliance City of Alexandria. built documents (including photos, videos Bidders must comply with the following: the and paper records), as required. President’s Executive Order #11246 prohibiting Questions should be directed to Gia Ha, project • Managing traffic, if necessary. discrimination in employment regarding race, designer, Gannett Fleming, Inc., at color, creed, sex, or national origin; the [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in working with Virginia American Water. B. Information to be Submitted President’s Executive Order #12138 and 11625 regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; the
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