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Vol. 9, No. 15 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper April 11, 2013 Former city employee Food for thought wins whistleblower case City Hall mulls letting But the longstanding ban, food trucks into Port City which includes private prop- erty, could soon be lifted at People like By Derrick Perkins the direction of city council the idea but — though officials are tight- really are protective City officials are cooking lipped about the proposal’s up a plan to allow food trucks details. of the [restaurateurs] in Alexandria as their Wash- “We’ll work through all who give so much. the ins and outs: the where, ington counterparts weigh I don’t know how new regulations on the popu- how and what,” said City lar mobile eateries. Councilor Justin Wilson. “I you get past that Despite the following that use the food trucks [in Wash- conflict.” food trucks enjoy in neighbor- ington] very regularly for ing jurisdictions, local ordi- lunches in my office. I think nances bar the four-wheeled it’s something that other com- -Stephanie Landrum file photo munities have done, worked Senior vice president restaurants from rolling into of the Alexandria Economic A former city architect claimed a high-ranking official routinely town, with the exception of Development Partnership overstepped his authority during construction of the police head- visiting construction sites. SEE food trucks | 18 quarters building.

Officials plan to appeal tween the city and the com- to state Supreme Court pany, according to court doc- uments. By Melissa Quinn An architect for more than 35 years, Lewis claimed A circuit court judge last McPike overstepped his au- month sided with former thority by signing invoices city employee Henry Lewis, on materials located off-site, who was fired after raising violating the terms of the concerns of fraud during agreement between the city construction of the police and Whiting-Turner, court headquarters. The case was documents stated. The prac- the first tried under the com- tice also went against the ar- monwealth’s new whistle- chitect’s better judgment. blower law. “Lewis further informed Lewis, a former city ar- McPike that his ultimate chitect who served as project responsibility was to the manager for the $81 million taxpayers of the City of Al- complex, accused General exandria to ensure that they Services Director Jeremy received full value for their McPike and contractor Whit- money and to ensure that the ing-Turner of failing to abide taxpayers were not defraud- photo/DERRICK PERKINS by the parameters set ed,” the complaint stated. NEVER FORGET Mayor Bill Euille bows his head during a moment of silence at the city’s annual forth in the original Despite Lewis’ concerns, Days of Remembrance ceremony, part of a national, weeklong effort to commemorate the Holo- contract be- McPike continued to ap- caust. It is a yearly reminder of “the need for citizens to be vigilant in the protection of democratic ideals,” he said. SEE whistleblower | 11

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courtesy photo The former Chirst Church rectory, at 711 Princess St., was likely visited by former President George Wash- ington, who was a parishioner of the Old Town house of worship. The Georgian-style building is for sale for $2.85 million. Historic Old Town property back on the market

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Princess for a Night seeks donations ahead of prom season in Northern Virginia

With the help of the Alexan- breaking the bank. of 325 students from 11 high dria community, teenage girls Princess for a Night began schools, and the drive continues from across Northern Virginia seven years ago, with dress- to expand each successive year. will sparkle and shine like roy- es and other items collected Donations are accepted at alty during the prom thanks to throughout April at various col- the T.C. Williams main office, the annual Princess for a Night lection points in the area. From located at 3330 King St. Orga- project. May 10 to May 11, prom-goers nizers are looking for an array With prom season fast ap- can attend events at T.C. Wil- of items but especially need at- proaching, organizers with liams and two other local high tire in a size 18 and up. Potential Princess for a Night are col- schools to pick out dresses, donors are asked to refrain from lecting dry-cleaned formal shoes, handbags and jewelry — bringing velvet or wintry dress- dresses, shoes, handbags, free of charge. es, soiled or outdated items, and jewelry, unused makeup and Community members were casual dresses or items for ma- shopping bags until May 3. out in full force last year, do- ture women. The prom essentials will be nating more than 500 dresses, available to high school girls shoes, jewelry and handbags. - Melissa Quinn hoping to attend prom without The project served upward 4 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME POLICE BEAT Laboy shooting case The following incidents occurred between April 4 and April 10. heads to grand jury

New details about near- to reports of an officer down. fatal shooting emerge When he arrived, Powers found Thefts Laboy on the ground. A “water- Drug Crimes By Melissa Quinn fall of blood” was pouring from the wound in his head, Powers 46 The case against Kashif said, and his gun was still hol- 4 Bashir — the man authorities stered. believe shot police officer Peter The officer was flown to Laboy — was sent to a grand MedStar Washington Hospital, jury Wednesday. where he continues to recover Alexandria General Dis- from his wounds, while Bashir trict Court Judge Becky Moore fled the scene. He led authori- Assaults heard testimony from an array ties from Alexandria and Fair- Vehicle of witnesses at the preliminary fax on a high-speed chase hearing, which included po- across city lines. thefts lice officers from Alexandria Police from both jurisdic- 8 and Fairfax County as well as tions took the Woodbridge resi- 3 a teacher from Lyles-Crouch dent into custody after he col- Traditional Academy. lided with another car on Fort Bashir, 27, was arrested for Hunt Road in Fairfax County. the February 27 shooting of Investigators later found Laboy during a traffic stop near six beer cans — four empty the intersection of St. Asaph and two full — in and around Assaults with a and Wilkes streets. Authorities Bashir’s minivan, though as- Deadly weapon charged him with malice to a sistant commonwealth’s attor- law enforcement officer and the ney and lead prosecutor Bryan 0 Breaking & use of a firearm in a felony. Porter would not comment on Enterings According to the testimony, his blood alcohol content at the police officer Frank Powers first time. 4 responded to a disorderly con- Officers also found a 9-mil- duct call at a shop on the 100 limeter Sig Sauer pistol in the block of St. Asaph St. in Old cab — with one bullet missing. Town. A store employee pointed Jay Mason, a forensic scien- at Bashir through the window tist specializing in firearms and SEXUAL after Powers arrived, identify- toolmarks, testified as an ex- ing him as the man whom she pert witness and believes bullet OFFENSE had complained about. fragments at the scene of the 1 ROBBERies The Pakistani national was shooting came from the gun. driving an Alexandria Yellow Police have not revealed Cab minivan and refused to Bashir’s motive, and Porter 0 stop when Powers attempted to could not respond to questions pull him over. Laboy became surrounding his intent. The involved after Powers asked case is still pending, he said. Source: crimereports.com other officers to keep an eye out “We’re satisfied with find- for the cab driver. ing probable cause today,” Por- According to Erin Gagnon, ter said. a teacher on the playground at Public defender Emily Beck- Lyles-Crouch, and Paul Luong, man is representing Bashir, and a mail carrier in the area, Laboy did not comment on the case. *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. was shot before he made con- The grand jury will hear The Alexandria Police Department is not required to supply the public at large with tact with Bashir. Both recalled the case May 20. If they de- detailed information on criminal cases. hearing a single gunshot. cide there is sufficient cause to Powers was the first law- charge Bashir, the case will go man on the scene, responding to trial. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 5

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landmark executive vice president of strategic planning at Howard Landmark redevelopment plan goes public FROM | 6 Hughes. its holdings. Macy’s and Sears Still, changes to the central own the rest of the property. area hinge on the cooperation Howard Hughes’ vision of retail giants Macy’s and includes one level devoted to Sears, whose stores border retail outlets and restaurants, Howard Hughes’ property. with the remaining allocated While many storefronts in- for residential units. The plan side the mall, which was built would create between 350 and in 1965, have long been aban- 400 apartments. doned, the two department stores continue to thrive, Si- mon said. In the past, garnering the Hopefully support of the stores for major changes has been a challenge, ... it’ll be but Simon said his company remains confident it’s close to all the things getting Macy’s and Sears on we want it to board. “Both of these stores are be and what doing just fine without their we envision. lives being disrupted,” Simon said. “They’ve gotten used to And hopefully it the fact that there is no mall traffic going in and out of works.” their doors.” While many residents -Mayor Bill Euille seemed excited about the future site, several worried about the T.C. Williams satel- The largest of the build- lite campus and asked about ings will be around five or six the possibility of affordable You don’t have to drive miles stories, though the structures housing. will get successively smaller The future of the satellite to fi nd MedStar experts that go the extra mile. as they near Duke Street. campus — which opened in As residents approach the the mall in the fall — is still future site, they’ll be greeted up in the air. As for afford- by a roundabout that leads able housing, the city has to a pair of one-way roads discussed setting aside units lined with parking, with traf- with residential developers, fic heading toward additional said Faroll Hamer, director of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar National planning and zoning, though spaces in the rear. Company Rehabilitation Network specialists are now in Virginia. So now you officials hope to keep the no definitive plans have been parking deck but reserve roof- made. don’t have to drive across the river to fi nd the best orthopaedic, top spots for residents. Representatives from neurologic, neurosurgical and rehabilitative care. Using the most And officials hope to mini- Howard Hughes — which advanced technology, we diagnose and treat everything from routine mize traffic congestion with owns residential and com- the new development. Bus sta- mercial properties from Cali- cases to more complex issues. MedStar Health in McLean has the fornia to New York — hope to tions will move to the ground care you need, close to home. level and eventually feature present their blueprint to the shelters to protect riders from planning commission by the the elements. end of spring and finalize the 6858 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 design by mid-June. While the blueprint re- 888-975-8550 | MedStarHealth.org/McLean mains flexible, the company If approved, demolition has discussed a two-story, would begin next year, with dinner-style theater with a the new Landmark emerging cinema operator. If all goes from the dust in spring 2016. according to plan, visitors can “Hopefully ... it’ll be enjoy a meal and then head all the things we want it to upstairs for a film. be and what we envision,” “It’s a very vibrant ur- Euille said. “And hopefully it ban core,” said John Simon, works.” 8 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Officials hope to prevent state takeover

Lawmakers pledge creditation or are at risk of los- “We’re going to pursue par- multipronged approach ing accreditation — a list that allel paths and different ways to to preserve local control includes Jefferson-Houston. address [the institution], none Lawmakers allocated only of which are exclusive to one By Melissa Quinn $150,000 to the institution, far another,” said school board vice less than McDonnell originally chairman Justin Keating. Legislators rejected Gov. proposed. Still, if signed into Primarily, school board Bob McDonnell’s tweaks to a law, the entity would be up and members and administrators at bill creating the Opportunity running by the start of the 2014- Jefferson-Houston are prepar- Educational Institution, which 15 school year. And that’s got ing students for the upcoming could lead to a state takeover of community leaders and parents state Standards of Learning Jefferson-Houston, during the concerned. tests in an effort to gain back ac- General Assembly’s veto ses- “I think the school needs to creditation. Teachers have been sion earlier this month. — now that we know this law offering extra tutoring sessions, McDonnell’s amendments is going to be put in place — I and in recent weeks, the board — which included an additional think we need to look at all the invited Richmond representa- file Photo Alexandria school board officials and local legislators plan to - pur $450,00 in funding for the new options to determine what kinds tives to Jefferson-Houston to sue different paths regarding a state takeover of Jefferson-Houston. state entity — were voted down of things we have to prevent the show the school was far from Though the General Assembly rejected Gov. Bob McDonnell’s amend- by the state Senate and House takeover,” said Delegate Rob failing. ments to a bill creating the Opportunity Educational Institution, he is of Delegates. The original bill, Krupicka (D-45), a former city “They’re working their butts expected to sign the orginial legislation into law. passed by the General Assem- councilor and member of the off over there,” Keating said. Boards Association believe the plan to draft further regulations bly in February, is back on the state Board of Education who “There are positive things going bill is unconstitutional, though for the proposed institution. governor’s desk awaiting his opposed the measure. on.” they are still in the early stages Critics already have blasted signature. Alexandria school board And the school board has of examining their legal case. the legislation as being far too The legislation puts the in- members are exploring an array not ruled out taking its opposi- City lawmakers, at the re- stitution in charge of taking of options aimed at keeping the tion to the courts. District of- quest of district officials, also over schools that either lost ac- institution at bay. ficials and the Virginia School SEE takeover | 9

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Inova Alexandria Hospital WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 9 takeover FROM | 8 vague, particularly in outlin- ing how much say local offi- cials and parents will have in the running of a state-seized school. “It could be very draconian and very one size fits all, but on the other hand, I think the statute is vague enough [that] they could write the regula- tions with sort of a scalpel or a machete,” Keating said. In legislative sessions, law- makers worried the bill was not explicit enough in how the institution would interact with school boards. Many lawmak- ers, including Krupicka, feared the institution would limit in- put from the community. And Keating agreed. “They’re going to disaf- Name: fect the parental involvement Jennifer L. we’ve worked hard to build up. It’s going to knock you back Entry: years,” he said. “If you come I-66 E in and clean house, those par- ents are going to be disregard- ed. There’s no way you can Exit: Jones Branch Drive (in Tysons) improve that school without involving the parent group as much as we have.” But while the bill remains Time: 7:30 AM unclear about the level of com- munity involvement, Keat- ing argued a one-size-fits-all Cost: institution does not bode well $0.75 for the schools given the vast differences between Virginia’s localities. Saved: 20 minutes Solutions for schools in Pe- tersburg and Norfolk — which also face state takeovers — may differ from schools in Al- Such a better way to get to Tysons. exandria, and a lesser form of supervision from the institution The 495 Express Lanes keep you moving on the Virginia would allow the district to pro- vide input, he said. side of the Beltway. You never know what lies around the Until the institution official- next bend, so why risk getting stuck in gridlock? ly opens, the school board and Alexandria’s representation in Richmond will strive for a bet- ter solution, Keating said. “This is about local democ- racy,” he said. “There’s no rea- son to think a state bureaucracy who doesn’t know anything about our city is going to come in and snap their fingers and fix it.” 495ExpressLanes.com 10 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES City resident up for CNN award

Reporting has mentary from the comfort of reinvigorated the local her home. press secretary “I thought it was relevant news and was interesting,” By Melissa Quinn she said. “You really didn’t see an African-American in When Elizabeth Lauten Hollywood coming out for first saw actress Stacey Dash’s Romney. She wasn’t even al- tweet supporting Republican lowed to have an opinion be- presidential nominee Mitt fore millions jumped down Romney last year, she knew it her throat.” would be news. And now Lauten’s video is The city resident was just up for a CNN iReport Award, playing around on Twitter joining 36 other nominees in the wee hours of the night after beating out more than when she read it. Clad in a 100,000 fellow users. Redskins sweatshirt and with- “Of all the things I did this out makeup, Lauten switched fall, it’s funny that this is the on her webcam, reporting the one that’s nominated,” she courtesy Photo “Clueless” star’s declaration said. Alexandrian Elizabeth Lauten attended the Republican National Convention last summer in Tampa, Fla. of support on CNN’s blogging Lauten, who works as a She is nominated for a CNN iReport Award for her commentary on “Clueless” star Stacey Dash’s support platform iReport. press secretary for Congress- for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. She broke the story long man Stephen Fincher (R-TN), before any of the major news became familiar with iReport think tank. It was advertising a Convention in Tampa, Fla., or Now that Lauten has re- networks, broadcasting the after attending a meeting at contest CNN was hosting, and the Democratic National Con- turned to the Hill after a brief information and offering com- the Heritage Foundation — the winners would be sent to vention in Charlotte, N.C. hiatus, she’s stopped offering a conservative Washington either the Republican National So Lauten entered, creat- political commentary. But she ing a campaign-style video on believes in the good the plat- iReport demonstrating why form can do for the millions she should go to Tampa. And of iReport viewers and has she won. even gotten her boss involved. Once in Florida, Lauten up- Fincher recorded his first iRe- loaded more than 25 videos to port two weeks ago, focusing iReport — a digital platform on the House budget vote. that allows viewers to post “It’s a great way for people their content on CNN’s website who consume news online and — during the convention. who don’t want to hear from “It’s a fun way to get in- the talking heads [on network volved and do some citizen television],” Lauten said. journalism,” said Lauten, who “iReport gives congressional has lived in Alexandria for members the opportunity to several years. “This was an say what they want to say to a easy thing I had done from the much larger network than they comfort of my own home.” have on their own.” The politics junkie started Around the CNN com- recording commentary on the munity, Lauten has become happenings within the po- well known for her iReports. litical arena but expanded to She’s developed a reputation movie reviews and random as a lover of fashion designer news of the day. Lauten has Lilly Pulitzer, and when the found throwing her hat in the 81-year-old died last week, journalism ring has helped her her contacts at CNN urged her work as a press secretary. to post on iReport. “Journalism is where all of “They pitch stories over to this began for me,” she said. you. It’s a nice little commu- “It’s really coming full circle. nity,” she said. “They value ... It makes you a little more [my work] and try to get me aware of what’s going on.” SEE cnn award | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 11 whistleblower tions” — was asked to resign, tion to more than $450,000. ally not any more complicated to win in the lower court, he which he refused. The architect But officials maintain there than that. did succeed in getting alle- FROM | 1 was fired August 3, 2011. was no wrongdoing and will “The police facility came gations against McPike dis- prove materials and documents Lewis filed a lawsuit against appeal the decision to the state in on time and under budget missed — the act protects em- where the architect’s signature the city, citing a violation of the Supreme Court, said City At- ... There was no evidence and ployees from their employers, was needed, according to court Virginia Fraud Against Tax- torney Jim Banks. no proof by him that there was not supervisors or managers. files. payer Act, which was passed “It’s almost stark,” Banks anything the city paid for [that] McPike continues to serve the In another instance, this by the General Assembly sev- said. “There was no fraud, they didn’t get.” city as director of the general time involving the removal eral months before being fired. there was no retaliation. It’s re- While Banks was unable services department. of soil, McPike approved the The act serves as a safeguard excavation without Lewis’ against whistleblowers, allow- knowledge — a decision out- ing them to sue for retaliatory side the scope of the general job actions such as cut wages services director’s authority. and benefits. When Lewis alerted his Lewis alleged his firing supervisor of the wrongdoing, stemmed from his complaints, McPike responded by saying, which, according to court doc- “Failure to follow direction uments, strained the city’s rela- provided will be considered in- tionship with Whiting-Turner. subordination and will be sub- His attorney, Zachary ject to disciplinary action,” the Kitts, who declined to com- court documents stated. ment for this story, sought Lewis argued it was his double Lewis’ back pay. The responsibility to protect city judge awarded the architect taxpayers from fraud and false half — $104,050. 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Williams Ti- pectations. match,” he said. tans beat Chantilly 1-0 in the For T.C. coach Marty Nick- For T.C., one big takeaway coming together more solidly soccer season opener, and then ley, the contest was a valuable from the Thomas Edison game came consecutive shutout wins learning experience for his un- was the importance of set piec- as a group.” against South Lakes, Mount defeated team, providing the es. They’re the special plays — Vernon and Falls Church. sort-of-hard-but-effective les- such as free kicks, throw-ins -Marty Nickley And their fifth game against son not always obvious after a and corner kicks — when a ball Titans boys varsity soccer coach a winless Thomas Edison team clear win. comes back into play in front had all the makings of another “This was another good of the goal. T.C. rout. learning experience as we get “[Thomas Edison is] a very certainly caught the attention Yet T.C. sophomore midfielder The Titans were up 2-0 ourselves ready for district dangerous team on set piec- of Thomas Edison head coach Ramsey Benzina jumped high early in the second half, when play,” the coach said. es, and they obviously have Scott Racek. enough to connect first, float- Chris Benavides, an Eagles se- The Titans face off today worked on those and it paid “They’re a great team, very ing a header into the net to nior midfielder who has been against Patriot District rival off,” Nickley said after the well regarded,” Racek said of make it a 2-0 game. playing soccer since he was 3 Lake Braddock, who T.C. beat game. “That’s something we’ll the Titans, adding that Wil- Things unexpectedly changed years old, scored what he later 2-1 to claim the conference have to continue to work on, liamson and Momodu were just after halftime. With T.C. called the greatest goal of his title last year. Expectations are just defending set pieces.” “built for speed.” leading 2-0, the Eagles got a life off his right heel. And that high. After four shutout wins, The Titans’ defense has “They’ve got some super free kick in front of the Titans’ changed everything. the Titans find themselves list- been impenetrable so far this fast forwards,” he said. goal. Benavides had positioned In the end, the Titans ed among the top-five ranked season. And junior forward That speed was on full dis- himself in front of the net, but trudged2013 Plant off Sale the ad Thomas AlexTimes_Layout Edi- teams 1 4/10/13 in a 12:30recent PM Washington Page 1 Jalloh Momodu and senior play early in the match, and the the ball came in a little wide, he son field in the freezing rain Post regional poll. forward Terrell Williamson Eagles didn’t seem like much later recalled, and so he didn’t of a threat. really kick the ball. 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Information: 703-664-0344 and Calendar of [email protected] SCENE AROUND TOWN Events AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS: AN EXHIBIT AND LECTURE This To have your event considered free event will highlight award-winning for our calendar listings, please projects by local architects and feature a presentation by Christopher L. Gordon of email [email protected]. KGD Architecture. Arena Stage conquers You can also post your event Time: 6 p.m. directly to our online calendar Location: Virginia Tech’s Washington Alexandria Architecture Center, 1001 by visiting www.alextimes.com. Prince St. Information: www.aianova.org/archi- ‘The Mountaintop’ Now through September 30 tectureweek.php OCCUPIED CITY: LIFE IN CIVIL RECEPTION: TRASH TALK The WAR ALEXANDRIA EXHIBI- Target Gallery presents Trash Talk, an TION This exhibition examines life in exhibition focusing on everyday common an American town seized and held by its objects that are reclaimed, recycled, federal government, following Virginia’s reinterpreted and transformed into art. decision to secede from the Union in Come meet some of the artists and May 1861. Explore the experiences of listen to a gallery talk by juror Maren Alexandrians and others who lived here Hassinger. The exhibition runs through during this tumultuous time through April 28. their words, as well as period photo- Time: 6 to 8 p.m. graphs and collections items. Suggested Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center, admission is $2. 105 N. Union St. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Information: www.torpedofactory.org/ through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. target Sunday Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- SECOND THURSDAY ART ington St. NIGHT Come browse open studios and Information: 703-746-4994 or www. galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy alexandriahistory.org refreshments at this free event. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Now through December 31 Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. MARSHALL HOUSE INCIDENT Information: www.torpedofactory.org EXHIBITION The deaths of Union Col. Elmer Ellsworth and secessionist James FAIRFAX CAREGIVER SEMI- Jackson at the Marshall House Hotel NAR CONSORTIUM Christi Clark, along King Street during the Federal oc- the outreach coordinator at Alzheimer’s cupation of Alexandria on May 24, 1861, Family Day Center, will discuss how to stirred patriotic fervor in the north and start planning for the future while adjust- south. This exhibit at Fort Ward features ing to a new life with someone who has objects from the museum collection — dementia. The event will include how to like a star from the flag which had flown maintain friendships, tips for traveling Photo/Scott Suchman over Marshall House and loan items and future options. from the Mary Custis Lee chapter of the Time: Bowman Wright takes on the role of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Arena Stage’s “The Mountaintop,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Daughters of the Confederacy — to tell Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, playing the pivotal civil rights leader in the hours leading up to his assassination. Joaquina Kalukango this notable story about the event that 1500 Shenandoah Road serves as King’s foil, Camae, a sassy hotel maid. launched the Civil War in Alexandria. Information: 703-324-5405 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. April 12 - 13 Riveting the stars of this production: versations with Camae, a ho- Sunday Bowman Wright as the Rev. tel maid, who brings a cup of Location: Fort Ward Museum, 4301 ‘THE WIZ’ The T.C. Williams drama W. Braddock Road department will present the musical, performance Martin Luther King Jr. and coffee to his room and stays Information: 703-746-4848 or www. “The Wiz,” a retelling of “The Wizard of Joaquina Kalukango as Ca- with him until the fateful hour. fortward.org Oz” set against an urban background, captures civil mae. Camae is a sassy, sexy, amus- with a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, April 11 - 14 gospel and soul music. Tickets are rights leader’s From the moment the ingly profane foil for the seri- $10 for adults and $5 for Alexandria lights go up on Clint Ramos’ ous preacher. KATHLEEN MADIGAN The Ameri- City Public Schools staff, students and final hours set design of the Lorraine Mo- “I need a needle and thread can comedian comes to The Birchmere seniors. to perform a gig based off her Showtime Time: 7:30 p.m. tel, all the images of that tragic to sew up my mouth,” she special, “Gone Madigan.” Kathleen Location: T.C. Williams High School, Madigan was a winner of “Last Comic By Jordan Wright day decades ago come flood- confesses after one too many 3330 King St. ing back: the dark-suited men expletives. Standing” and has appeared on many Information: 703-824-6800 or www. shows like “The Late Show with David acps.k12.va.us/tcw When playwright and actor on the second-floor balcony With her Pall Mall ciga- Letterman.” Tickets are $59.50. pointing to the direction where rettes tucked in her bra — Time: 7:30 p.m. April 12 Katori Hall’s “The Mountain- Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount top” was staged on Broadway the bullets had been fired, the “My daddy said Kools’ll kill Vernon Ave. INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PLAY- in 2011, it starred Angela Bas- foreboding sky and the subse- ya” — and her flask cached Information: 703-549-7500 or www. GROUP Children learn valuable social quent revelations of how we in her stocking top, she ap- birchmere.com skills and improve their developmental sett and Samuel L. Jackson, skills through play. Parents and caregiv- two of the finest American ac- lost one of the country’s most peals to King’s well-known April 11 ers will join their child in stimulating ac- tors we know. powerful civil rights leaders weaknesses and they spend tivities that reinforce physical, cognitive on the night after he gave his the evening flirting and talk- SPEED STEEKING WITHOUT A and social development. The playgroup But after taking in Arena SEWING MACHINE Come learn is free. Stage’s latest production, ir- “I’ve Been to the Mountain- ing of race relations and the to fearlessly steek like an Icelander, Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon resistibly directed by Robert top” sermon at the Mason war on poverty. He is working using the increasingly popular crochet Location: Cora Kelly Recreation Cen- Temple in Memphis, Tenn. on a speech in room 306, more method. The workshop costs $50. ter, 25 W. Reed Ave. O’Hara, it’s hard to imagine Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Information: Contact Deatrice Wil- anyone else in the roles except Hall’s play imagines that Location: fibre space, 102 N. Fayette liams at 703-746-3430 or deatrice. rainy night and King’s con- SEE mountaintop | 17 St. [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 15

April 13 detailing Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s death in oldtowntheater1914.com April 18 THE CIVIL WAR RETURNS Alexandria; a Peeps diorama illustrat- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET TO HISTORIC HUNTLEY Join ing Ellsworth’s death; a TimeTravelers BRIAN CULBERTSON The R&B ROBUST WALKING Join orthopedic The market includes local dairy, fish, 1st Lt. Willard Longnecker and fellow Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War and jazz multi-instrumentalist grew up in surgeon Dan Kulund of the Alexandria fruits and vegetables. There is free park- re-enactors of the 3rd U.S. Infantry drummer boy; a diorama of a heating Decatur, Ill., performing under the wing Commission on Aging as he demon- ing in the garage during market hours. Regiment as they recreate Civil War life system constructed in Alexandria to of his father, who was an award-winning strates robust walking for seniors — a Time: 7 a.m. at Historic Huntley. Visit the soldiers and warm Civil War hospital tents during the jazz band director. Brian Culbertson has low-intensity version of the exercises Location: Market Square, 301 King St. ask them about their uniforms, weap- winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded since produced or performed on more practiced by former President Theodore Information: 703-746-3200 ons, camp routines and free time. Farm Wickham musket discarded in a privy than 20 No. 1 albums, according to his Roosevelt on the White House grounds tenant George W. Johnson, recreated by during the 1860s; and an exhibit on the website. His latest CD was “Dreams.” in the early 1900s. Robust walking incor- VTS CHRISTIAN ROCK CON- Jon Vrana, will reveal how civilians coped Lee Street site during the Civil War. The Tickets are $55. porates environmental objects, such as CERT The concert will feature artists with soldiers overrunning their farms. event is free. Time: 7:30 p.m. benches, poles and trees as props. The Five Iron Frenzy, The Letter Black, Fran The suggested donation is $3. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount event is free. McKendree, The Sloan River Project and Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Alexandria Archaeology Vernon Ave. Time: 12:30 p.m. Joel Joa. Location: Historic Huntley, 6918 Har- Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-549-7500 or www. Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, Time: 10 a.m. rison Lane Information: 703-746-4399 Birchmere.com 15000 Shenandoah Road Location: Virginia Theological Semi- Information: 703 768-2525 Information: 703-765-4573 nary, 3737 Seminary Road OPENING RECEPTION FOR April 17 Information: 703-370-6600 or www. April 14 MARY MARGARET PIPKIN The GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION vts.edu Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association ALEXANDRIA/MOUNT VER- GROUP The group will discuss “Baby- POP-UP SEWING CLASS Ever will host an exhibit of paintings by Mary NON ANTIQUES CLUB Don lon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald and APD: FREE CHILD IDENTIFICA- thought about learning how to sew but Margaret Pipkin. A watercolorist, Pipkin Hakenson, who is the author of several “The Custard Heart” by Dorothy Parker. TION EVENT The Alexandria Police didn’t know how to start? Well then, this demonstrates mastery of her medium in books about John Mosby’s Rangers, will Time: 7 p.m. Department — in partnership with the is the perfect event. Come learn the her oversized works of trees and flowers present a talk on the Civil War in this Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central community and human services depart- basics of sewing by operating a sewing that are meticulous and accurate in area. His primary interest is in Civil War Library, 5005 Duke St. ment, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office machine to make an environment- detail, yet almost absurd in scale, which incidents and sites in Fairfax County. The Information: Contact Bill Scouton at and the Center for Alexandria’s Children friendly tote bag. The class costs $20 for allows for an easy abstract interpreta- event is free and open to everyone. 703-931-3559 Inc. — will host a SafeAssured Child Del Ray Artisans members and $25 for tion. The exhibit runs through May 26. Time: 9:30 a.m. Identification event for city residents. nonmembers. Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, JOE PUG It’s been four years since Joe Free SafeAssured child identification kits Time: 9 a.m. and noon Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Prince 1500 Shenandoah Road Pug quit his day job as a carpenter, but will be available to families with children Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 St. Information: Contact Ann Connell at his remarkable rise in the music world 16 and younger. Mount Vernon Ave. Information: www.nvfaa.org 703-360-4979 has been driven by the same hard-worn Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: www.thedelrayartisans. work ethic. 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washington suburban press thur 4.11 3-6x5-25 sp all.pbp-3-6x5-25-4c.0411.wsp 16 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SCENE AROUND TOWN Focus on the tunes, not the drama

‘The Last Five Years’ showcases the perils of putting music ahead of story

By Jordan Wright

Being a theater critic is not always the best way to enjoy a show. I’m not a typical audience member out for a spot of en- tertainment. Scribbling furi- ously in the dark, I analyze each scene, song and per- former. Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint why I am not moved, not amused, not inspired. Take Signature Theatre’s “The Last Five Years,” for ex- ample. The acting and singing are exemplary. The set design and lighting is inspired — the dialogue lively or suitably dramatic, depending on the scene. There is nothing wrong with this show. So why does it feel flat? Photos/teresa wooD Well, it’s complicated. In Actors James Gardiner and Erin Weaver portray a couple struggling to keep their love alive while pursuing different careers in different cities in this case, it’s as tangled as the Signature Theatre’s “The Last Five years.” Though the duo’s acting is up to snuff, the story falls flat. plot, which jumps from early courtship to heartbreak for of the female variety while cal comedy is especially three Helen Hayes Awards and our hero Jamie but goes the she spends her days going on noteworthy in “The Schm- two Barrymore Awards, all of If you’re opposite route for our heroine cattle calls in hopes of landing uel Song,” which is about a a sudden knows nothing of ready to let a role. Jewish tailor who sews 41 direction. Or that playwright Cathy (though the two occa- it come at sionally meet in the middle for It is certainly not flat be- dreams into his wife’s velvet Brown, who has composed a duet). cause of actors Erin Weaver, dress. And Weaver shines in four major musicals and won you as an evening of Known as a song cycle, whom we recently adored “A Summer in Ohio,” a Cole countless awards, doesn’t music, rather than the music by playwright Jason in Signature’s production of Porter-esque tune that lists all write his tail off with songs Robert Brown tells the story “Xanadu,” and James Gar- the things that are worse than that are complete, emotionally a backward-forward of an aspiring actress and a diner, a local favorite we are waiting for Jamie’s return. solid and melodic. plot chronicling the recently published writer who excited to see in Signature’s “I could get a root canal No, it’s not the music that’s perils of young love attempt to keep their love upcoming productions of in hell,” she croons, though the issue here, but a human alive while pursuing careers in “Company” and “Miss Sai- she follows that with the line: connection that goes missing. played out in two different cities. That is to say gon.” They boast wonderful “The torture is just exquisite The je-ne-sais-quoi moment cities, you’ll be better when they aren’t living in the voices and a keen sense of while I’m waiting for you.” that reaches deep into your prepared to enjoy its same city, where he is enjoy- comic timing. It cannot be that director soul and tears out a piece that ing success and temptations Gardiner’s sense of physi- Aaron Posner, the recipient of pleasures.” SEE five years | 21 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 17

calendar across the United States. It will present community and human services depart- NAJEE The platinum-selling smooth discusses and engages guests about its second serenade in the Interna- ment, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office jazz musician will perform in Alexandria political and personal issues of 1813. FROM | 15 tional Choral Series — featuring German and the Center for Alexandria’s Children at the Birchmere. Najee’s latest album is Take part in this conversation with the masterpieces performed by Calmus Inc. — will host a SafeAssured Child “Smooth Side of Soul” and features hits fourth president of the United States THURSDAY NIGHT DATE SE- Ensemble Leipzig. Tickets are $25, and Identification event for city residents. like “Perfect Nites” and “One Night in and be a party to the public debate in there will be free wine and beer following Free SafeAssured child identification kits the company of James Madison, as pre- RIES: ADRIAN DUKE Anchored by Soho.” Tickets are $39.50. the concert. will be available to families with children sented by John Douglas Hall. Reserva- his phenomenal piano playing, Adrian Time: 7:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 p.m. 16 and younger. tions are recommended. Tickets are $15 Duke’s vast repertoire includes jazz and Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Location: Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for adults and $10 for students. swing classics, jazz arrangements of pop St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Vernon Ave. Location: Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. songs, New Orleans blues, and original 228 S. Pitt St. Alexandria Police Depart- Information: 703-549-7500 or www. Focus on the tunes, not the drama Information: 703-683-6040 ment Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Ave. birchmere.com Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, songs. Tickets are $15. Information: 134 N. Royal St. Time: 7:30 p.m. 703-838-4444 or alexan- THIRD FRIDAY WITH THE driava.gov/police Information: 703-746-4242 or alexan- Location: The Carlyle Club, 411 John April 21 MOUNT VERNON SWING BAND driava.gov/gadsbystavern Carlyle St. Owen Hammett will conduct the live ALEXANDRIA EARTH DAY This Information: 703-548-8899 HOW TO SAY ‘I DO!’ TO FAIR band, and there also will be light refresh- Earth Day celebration will feature a wide TRADE Ten Thousand Villages, a fair- ANNE HILLS Focus Music will April 19 - 21 ments provided by Mount Vernon 4-H variety of environmentally themed activi- trade retailer, will host this fun, casual present folk singer-songwriter Anne Awesome Adventurers. Tickets are $4. ties and educational exhibits related to event. The store will offer suggestions Hills, along with special guest Jesse Time: SPRING INTO BOOKS Come check 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the city’s Eco-City initiative. The event on how to “green” a wedding, including Palidofsky. Her stunning soprano has out the Friends of the Beatley Central Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, also will include a tree sale and the third craft, fair-trade and do-it-yourself decor made her one of contemporary folk Library book sale. 1500 Shenandoah Road annual Trashion Fashion Show, where ideas. music’s premier vocalists, completed by students from Alexandria City Public deft work on guitar and banjo. Tickets Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 10 Information: 703-765-4573 Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Schools will showcase “up-cycling” are $18 general and $15 in advance. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to Location: Ten Thousand Villages, 915 through fashion, art or song. Time: 4:30 p.m. Sunday April 20 - 21 King Street 7 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Location: Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Information: 703-684-1435 or www. Church of the Resurrection, THE MUSIC OF EMPOWER- Location: Library, 5005 Duke St. Ben Brenman Park, 4800 alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com 2280 N. Beauregard St. MENT FEATURING ELIZABETH Brenman Park Drive Information: Information: 703-746-1702 or www. 703-501-6061 or www. PITCAIRN Come to the Alexandria Information: alexandria.lib.va.us 703-746-5418 or alex- focusmusic.org Symphony Orchestra debut of Elizabeth earthday.org PRESIDENTIAL SALON Join April 19 Pitcairn, who is a celebrated and well- former President James Madison as he regarded American violinist. There will ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION STEWARDS OF CHILDREN be performances of music by Portman, FUNDRAISER The St. Baldrick’s TRAINING This event for parents and Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity caregivers will demonstrate ways to $40 for adults, $10 for students and $5 dedicated to raising money for childhood The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents better prevent, recognize and respond to for youth, 18 and younger. cancer research, will host a fundraiser Time: child sexual abuse. 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. at Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday Bar. The silent auction will include a Location: signed Alex Ovechkin jersey; a signed 4/27 - 5/18 Location: The Center for Alexandria’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Con- 33 Variations Capitals hockey stick; a Port City Brewery Children, 1900 N. Beauregard St. cert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Katherine, an eminent musicologist, is determined to Information: tour and tasting for 12; three The North Information: 703-746-6008 or www. 703-548-0885 or www. discover the reason Beethoven spent so much time Face jackets; and sports tickets. centerforalexandriaschildren.org alexsym.org writing a series of variations on a second-rate waltz he Time: 3 to 6 p.m. once described as “a cobbler’s patch.” This modern- CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS CON- April 20 Location: Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant day scholar confronts her own mortality and uses CERT Annually arranging more than and Sports Bar, 111 King St. Beethoven’s letters to transport the audience into the APD: FREE CHILD IDENTIFICA- Information: 200 concerts all over the world, Classi- www.stbaldricks.org or last days of the musical genius’s life. 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mountaintop historical events can be chal- lenging, but Hall delivers with FROM | 14 electrifying dialogue and in- Kim Allen Kluge • Music Director spiring originality. Wright and familiarly known as the “King- Kalukango are seamlessly con- Abernathy Suite,” and it’s clear vincing. The Music of Empowerment he is easily distracted by her Well worth noting are light- with featured soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn, owner of the Red Violin not inconsiderable charms. ing designer Japhy Weideman As the night progresses and and projection designer Jeff the rain turns to light snow, Sugg, whose evocative special SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8pm King’s visions and suspicions effects conjure the mood of the of her uncanny knowledge of SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 3pm night and, in a surprising end- his childhood name bring out ing, use flashback projections his paranoia. to depict one of the most radi- PORTMAN The Cider House Rules (1999) “Fear has become my com- cally tumultuous eras in Amer- panion,” he admits. “I know PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1 in ican history. the touch of fear even more D Major, Op. 19 than I know the touch of my Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin own wife.” TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B minor To recount the subsequent “The Mountaintop” runs (“Pathétique”), Op. 74 plot twists would be to act the through May 12 at Arena spoiler, so I’ll put a pin in it Stage, 1101 Sixth St., SW, from that point on. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center • 3001 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA Washington, D.C. 20024. For Crafting an engrossing TICKETS: $5 youth, $10 students, Adult tickets start at $40 • FREE PARKING • Group & senior discounts tickets and information, call script for an audience who 202-484-0247 or visit www.alexsym.org • 703-548-0885 knows the outcome of these www.arenastage.org. 18 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES food trucks proved as conceptualized, food that,” he said. town Old Town with narrow pare the office density [there] truck owners would compete, sidewalks where they don’t to some of the neighborhoods FROM | 1 via lottery, for a limited set of Ripe for the picking necessarily want trucks park- in downtown D.C., it’s just not through the issues and [incor- spots in newly created zones ing all the time, but in places comparable.” porated them] effectively.” around the District. Responding to fears of a where there’s no food options, Local proponents of food It’s a discussion that has Mobile restaurateurs unable mass exodus and claims new like Eisenhower Avenue or trucks, like Smedberg, also popped up regularly in recent or unwilling to compete for the regulations would kill the bur- these large office parks, to me see positives in limiting food years. After two food trucks spots — after paying $25 to geoning industry, a spokesper- the idea of bringing food to the trucks to a select few neighbor- made an illegal foray into Al- compete in the lottery, selected son for D.C. Mayor Vincent people [is a good one].” hoods — for now. exandria in March 2011, then owners will have to pony up Gray told the Washington City Office parks are exactly “I think it would be a nice City Councilor Rob Krupicka $150 for a monthly permit fee Paper that the threats were just what Stephanie Landrum, se- variety in certain areas and as asked staff to look into lifting — would have to find an unob- exaggerations. nior vice president of the Alex- a pilot [program] to see how the ban. Since then, the city structed 10-foot length of side- Doug Povich, co-owner of andria Economic Development it works, to make sure every- has dabbled in the mobile food walk outside of the zones to set the Red Hook Lobster Pound Partnership, pictures when the thing is OK from a regulatory market, inviting four-wheeled up shop. truck and president of the D.C. topic of food trucks in the Port perspective, including parking entrepreneurs to serve crowds And that’s got more than Food Truck Association, ad- City comes up. A few neigh- issues,” he said. “I think in cer- at Alexandria’s New Year’s one food truck owner fretting mits his fellow mobile restau- borhoods, mostly in the West tain commercial areas, at least Eve celebration and the George about moving out of the Dis- rateurs prefer staying primarily End, offer the level of density at first, [food trucks] would be Washington Birthday parade trict and on to greener pastures, in Washington. But they still and daytime bustle to support good.” while launching a food cart like Northern Virginia. If they view Alexandria as ripe for the mobile entrepreneurs. program in Market Square. do take flight, there could be food trucks, regardless of new “The food trucks, they re- Competition concerns The latest proposal here, an opportunity here, said City regulations in the District. ally thrive during the week expected to go public in June, Councilor Paul Smedberg, who “We have looked at Al- on daytime traffic,” Landrum Competition with local comes as city officials in Wash- has spoken favorably in the exandria. ... Alexandria is said. “Think of the neighbor- brick-and-mortar restaurants ington debate new regulations past about allowing food trucks definitely missing out,” Pov- hoods where we have strong poses a potential roadblock for on the booming industry. If the in Alexandria. ich said. “We’re hopeful that daytime traffic: Carlyle, Mark food trucks. There’s a natural policies in Washington are ap- “I think it would be great if Alexandria gets the message. Center, Park Center. In Old tension between established we could benefit from some of We can understand that there Town, there are portions up eateries and the mobile variety, is some reluctance in down- near the Metro, but if you com- whether in Alexandria or any other area, Landrum said. e And established restaurants : v From the founder of tend to have longstanding ties r e Buy 1 Entrée Get One to the community and local e r lawmakers. y Au Pied de Cochon “I think what’s different t a D FREE with the restaurateurs who r 4:30 - 6:30pm are here every day, many give o (in-dining only, not valid on holidays) back; they’re involved in phil- W p anthropic organizations,” Lan-

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Alexandria Country Day School “As a practical matter, food K-8 • co-ed • nonsectarian • small classes trucks dream about graduat- ing to becoming brick-and- We teach our students to be: mortar restaurants,” Povich said. “[The] idea is they want • Independent Learners • Well-Balanced to grow that business, get ex- • Community Minded • Effective Communicators perience, find a good location ... make some money and start Join us for an Information Session and Tour a restaurant, and that’s actually happened. We’ve got five or on April 25, 2013 at 9:00am to learn how! six that now have restaurants.” Povich believes food truck 2400 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 703-837-1303 owners got off on the wrong www.acdsnet.org [email protected] foot with D.C.’s restaurants, particularly the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan file Photo Washington. In other jurisdic- Two food trucks illegally stopped in Alexandria in 2011, highlighting the city’s stringent regulations on the booming industry. In recent years, of- Is your son tions, he said, food trucks and ficials have warmed to the idea of allowing them in the Port City. restaurant owners band togeth- looking for a challenge? er. put mobile restaurateurs out “I think about how I use Kyle Rees, spokesman for of business, Rees said, but the food trucks downtown — I eat the restaurant association, said organization does hope for a out every day,” he said. “There the tension between the two level playing field with their are some days I go to a food groups has been overplayed. four-wheeled counterparts. truck, grab lunch and go back The association is not against Michelle Poteaux, co-own- to my desk. Other days, I go food trucks — several mem- er of north Old Town’s Bas- to a restaurant and sit down. It bers have entered the mobile tille, is open to food trucks in just depends on [the] kind of market — but it wants equal the city, but with a few caveats. lifestyle I’m approaching that Transportation footing. If a brick-and-mortar Much of Old Town — particu- day.” Available establishment must go through larly King Street — already is Povich does not believe AM Shuttle Bus a regularity process to impose too busy to accommodate food D.C.’s fleet of food trucks At Saint Anselm’s, from No.Va. upon public space — side- trucks competing for parking poses a threat to established walks — then so should food spots, she said. restaurants in Washington, trucks. The other condition: Don’t neighboring Arlington Coun- lifelong learning “When we think about food park in front of my restaurant. ty — which recently relaxed trucks, we think about the fair “We choose a location, we parking regulations on the mo- starts now. and effective use of public promote our business, but then bile eateries — or Alexandria. Discover Saint Anselm’s Abbey School, where boys are challenged to give space,” Rees said. “As it stands, you allow a food truck to come For the most part, they’re go- their best every day both inside and outside the classroom. Where a young man a restaurant — when they want in and park right in front of ing after a different clientele, can play three sports each year, star in a play and learn Latin, Spanish and Arabic. to apply for something like a me. Now my potential guests he said. Where each student is known in a close-knit community of peers, teachers and sidewalk cafe, using public don’t even see my restaurant “We’re not aware of any monks and gets the personal attention he needs to thrive in middle school, high space — there is a litany of dif- because it’s blocked by the restaurant that’s gone out of school and beyond. It all starts here. ferent agencies they go through food trucks,” Poteaux said. “I business because of a food to use that space. ... [One] of think that’s really where brick- truck parked near or in front LIMIteD SpACeS AVAILABLe For MIDDLe SChooL ADMISSIoN the questions we’ve asked is and-mortar restaurants become of their place — even on a why should another food ven- really uncomfortable with food regular basis,” he said. “I don’t Spring CampuS TourS dor be able to operate without trucks.” view it as competition, and the April 24 • May 15 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. any of those things being taken Wilson has heard from sev- restaurateurs that I know and Register at www.saintanselms.org/admissions into consideration?” eral local restaurant owners un- that we’ve talked to have said, easy with the prospect of food ‘Look, we’re a restaurant, and Fitting in trucks, though he declined to we would love to do a truck.’ If name them. He believes the your restaurant can’t compete As for Alexandria, which city can structure the proposal with a truck that’s out there is home to many members of so that it alleviates most of serving people, then there is Independent Catholic School in Washington, DC • Gifted Young Men, Grades 6-12 the Restaurant Association of their concerns. something else that’s wrong 202-269-2379 • [email protected] • www.saintanselms.org Metropolitan Washington, the And based on his experience with your restaurant: It’s your group is taking a wait-and-see with food trucks, Wilson thinks service, prices, quality of your approach. It’s not aiming to their fears may be overblown. food or something like that.” alextimes.com 20 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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House of JonLei Atelier 153 Potomac Passage, National Harbor, MD 20745 Phone: (240) 493.4502 • [email protected] www.houseofjonleiatelier.com 703.739.0001 22 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Opinion Ready or not, food trucks may be wheeling into town “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” - Thomas Jefferson Alexandria may soon be invaded. Not by mosquitos or ci- cadas (though they’re coming as well), but by trucks bearing convenient, cheap and sometimes even tasty food options. Opinion on allowing food trucks into Alexandria is mixed but falls roughly along the lines of consumers versus com- petitors. Not surprisingly, those for whom the trucks would be an economic boon — that is, potential customers — tend to favor them. Conversely, local restaurant owners are wary of the trucks because they would potentially compete with them for dollars. The food truck debate raises a number of economic and practical issues that need resolutions before the handy and smelly vehicles set up shop in the Port City. Competition usually benefits consumers, and to the extent that mobile eat- eries would compete with restaurants, they would probably cause prices to fall. If trucks were to reveal a large demand for quick, inex- pensive takeout food from the city’s office workforce and tourist hordes, local restaurants would have to pivot to pro- vide an attractive alternative. This would not necessarily be bad. What would be bad is if food trucks were allowed to op- erate in a way that was aggressively hurtful to established Your Views restaurants, such as parking in front of or clustering around them. If allowed to enter Alexandria, the mobile eateries would need regulation to maximize their benefits while mini- mizing damage. Prepare for another waterfront do-over It’s interesting that Alexandria is considering food trucks at the precise moment when D.C. is set to regulate and dra- To the editor: yet another do-over. At some one enacted two decades ago matically curtail activity of the four-wheeled eateries. We I don’t know what city point, there could end up be- that, in essence, it says that can learn from the negatives of past food truck operations in council was thinking when it ing so many do-overs that today’s city council believes the District: chiefly, the lack of control over where they set rubberstamped the waterfront folks will lose count and your that what the former city up shop and loss of parking places in heavily traveled areas. redevelopment plan. newspaper will have to start council did failed to bring Several things seem clear to everyone in the debate. First, First of all, opponents sub- retroactively renumbering necessary improvements to food trucks cannot operate in places where traffic and park- mitted another petition, which each waterfront vote with Ro- the Potomac’s shoreline. ing are already in short supply, such as the east end of Old City Hall rejected, a few days man numerals. A parade of past elected of- Town and Del Ray. Second, food trucks cannot park in front earlier. So when the city at- Folks should understand ficials tried to tell city council of established restaurants, which have gone through Alexan- torney tells the state Supreme that this is not just a wrangle a year ago that the previous dria’s arduous permitting process to open their doors. Court that March 16’s six-vote between elected officials — city council really knew what East Old Town and Del Ray also are the areas with the do-over moots the waterfront installed by electoral majori- it was doing back then, only largest concentrations of brick-and-mortar restaurants, so petitioners’ case, opponents ties garnered from neighbor- to be greeted with polite we- keeping the food truck ban there has to be a precondition for will counter that the vote was hoods far from the waterfront know-best indifference. moving forward. improper because the peti- — in thrall to development Vice Mayor Allison Silber- There are areas of the city, though, where food trucks tion — which would have and an obstreperous contin- berg tried to give everyone an could fill a very real need of quick, cheap meals to office stayed the proceedings — was gent of waterfront residents out by suggesting one hotel. staffs, construction workers and low-income residents. The improperly rejected. What’s who don’t like their property One hotel makes sense. It al- Mark Center area and some parts of Eisenhower Avenue the Supreme Court to do but rights being sacrificed on the lows for the impact of hotels seem particularly well suited for the mobile operations. remand the entire matter to altar of overdevelopment. It on the waterfront to be fully Alexandria has the opportunity to launch a food truck pi- determine whether the latest is instead every bit as much gauged. If one hotel is suc- lot program, which would allow for slowing phasing in very petition was improperly re- a wrangle between today’s cessful, then a decade hence limited numbers of the mobile eateries in controlled areas. In jected? city council and the one of 20 a second could be allowed. so doing, the city just might show the D.C. government how This is not the closure years ago. This approach is respectful of to get it right from the start. City Hall had planned on. If The waterfront plan is so past city councils because it anything, it’s an invitation to radically different from the SEE waterfront | 23 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 23 Don’t let greed displace Beauregard’s residents

To the editor: go-ahead to destroy an entire their homes, tearing children be no children to play. This past year, I have at- neighborhood, driving out as out of their schools and forcing What a terrible, stupid, tended several meetings ar- many as 10,000 people in the them to leave the area is a good What it greedy and inhuman mistake ranged by the City of Alexan- process. Oh, and they all claim thing. You don’t really want af- comes you are making. These people dria on the Beauregard small this is a good thing. fordable housing because you are not undesirable; they are area plan. Supposedly, the I heard a city employee can make more money if this down to is the not dangerous or troublesome. meetings were meant to foster say that the 2,500 apartments neighborhood goes away. city is giving I moved into Brookdale in a dialogue between city plan- scheduled for demolition have And so you are using trick- June, and before I came here, ners and residents, to learn outlived their usefulness, that ery — and deceit — to get rid JBG the go- I wondered if it would be safe about residents’ needs and they are too old and not worth of it. You pretend you are going ahead to destroy because I’d never lived in a concerns and then improve the fixing up. But is that really to improve the transit system, city before. And because there plan. true? when in fact you are only go- an entire are terrible things that have Unfortunately, the city and The buildings in Old Town ing to increase the residential neighborhood, been said about these places JBG already had decided ex- are much older than those in population, create more traffic on the Mark Center apartments actly what they intended to the West End. But JBG would and make everything worse. driving out as website. You’d think it was the do. City employees rattled off rather pretend these buildings You pretend you are pro- many as 10,000 worst ghetto in the world, with incomprehensible statistics in have outlived their usefulness viding new affordable housing people in the shootings and stabbings every a bored monotone; residents because it can charge a lot when you are destroying 2,500 night. were allowed to speak, but no more for new apartments. units and might — there is no process.” But you know what? This one was listening. To JBG and city council, I legal guarantee — replace 800 place is nothing like that. The plan, after all, already have this to say: You seem to of them. You pretend you care When I walk around this exists. It’s all up there, in bu- have decided this neighbor- about the residents even as you the plan is to bulldoze almost neighborhood, I am never reaucratic doublespeak, on the hood is somehow undesirable are driving them out with rap- all of the property and put in afraid. I see lots of people, and city’s website. and not worth keeping. Appar- idly increasing rents and util- tidy little lawns and tidy little many of them come from coun- What it comes down to ently, you believe throwing as ity fees. You pretend you are private courtyards, where the is the city is giving JBG the many as 10,000 people out of providing green space when wind can’t blow and there will SEE beauregard | 24

Del Ray shoppers should All Alexandria students Prepare for another waterfront do-over welcome another retail choice deserve a STEM education To the editor: that the CVS up the street es in Del Ray — be they To the editor: lum, why stop at 100? that went through my I am surprised by the is a national chain and local, national or multi- After I read Me- Who decides who the mind, after reading dustup over the planned Giant is owned by Royal national — I’m all for it. lissa Quinn’s article 100 students are, and this article, was: Is the Walgreens location at Ahold, a Dutch conglom- The city should welcome regarding Minnie what are the criteria current program of- Mount Vernon and Mon- erate. Both have been re- them. roe avenues (“Walgreen tail fixtures — and poor Howard’s new STEM for selection? fered at Minnie How- Co. undeterred from Del ones at that — in Del Ray Academy (“New Doesn’t every stu- ard not focused from Ray expansion,” April for years. - Steven Young STEM Academy dent at Minnie How- the get-go? What is 4). Those who don’t want Please, if we can get Alexandria available for ACPS ard deserve the best? all the money that is large national chains in some decent competition students,” March 21), Doesn’t every student being poured into the Del Ray must not know to our limited retail choic- which offers some at Minnie Howard district on a yearly students the chance deserve to be on an basis going toward, to receive “a focused education track that if not into curriculum education from the is “focused from the development? waterfront petual do-over. Had one city council majority let of the six city councilors waterfront plan oppo- get-go,” I couldn’t get-go”? Why is the That is a subject FROM | 22 who voted in the affirma- nents off the hook and help but think: Why staff of Minnie How- for another day. But tive pressed waterfront allowed them to ride into is this only being of- ard trying to separate for today, let’s work is the smallest incremen- plan opponents about court — win or lose — as fered to 100 students? students into groups on keeping the Al- tal change and leaves to whether they would with- knights in shining armor, And who will be the of those who get the exandria community actual experience, rather draw their lawsuit if the protecting their historic lucky 100? best education and together and stop im- than hubristic anticipa- plan were compromised waterfront and its belea- Why isn’t the those who don’t de- plementing programs tion, whether waterfront down to one hotel, they guered inhabitants from whole school being serve it? How is this that are designed to hotels make sense. would at least have put their avaricious govern- offered this program? possible? separate our children. A protracted legal those same opponents in a ment. Why only 100 stu- If the program is battle poses perils for all bind whereby they either dents? If it took the so great, give all stu- - Jennifer Fahey concerned, but especial- had to settle on the spot or best educators in Al- dents the chance to be Alexandria ly for City Hall, which appear intransigent. - Dino Drudi exandria two years educated in it. might find itself in - per Instead, this hubristic Alexandria to plan the curricu- The next thing 24 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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To the editor: creased the number of “at- tries and speak other languages. Alexandria is fortunate promise” students getting the But, what if we But when I smile at them, they to be one of the most giving extra support they need to smile back. They are kinder than communities anywhere in excel? What if we dramati- leveraged that spirit for the people I see in Old Town, America. In fact, according to cally improved the readiness who are afraid to meet my eyes. Convio, we consistently rank for learning of kids entering The people I see here are hard in the top 1 percent for online kindergarten? What if we giving, raised the bar and took working. They are admirable. donations of any community were able to provide shelter, But more than that, they are the in the country. clothing and food to elderly our collective impact to new beating heart of this city, and Our commitment to help- residents who have done Alexandria will wither without ing our neighbors in need and so much for others in their heights?” them. If you and JBG really want strengthening our community lifetimes and now find them- to improve this neighborhood, I is more important than ever. selves in need? suggest you actually improve this We continue to struggle to get That’s the thinking behind vious years — from $104,000 But we can’t get across neighborhood. Why not make out from under a bruising re- ACT for Alexandria’s annual changes that will actually help in 2011 to more than $320,000 the goal line unless everyone cession. We may be headed in Spring2ACTion effort. On the people who live here now, so the right direction, but govern- Wednesday, our entire com- last year. pitches in. Whether it’s $10, that they will become more suc- ments and nonprofits are typi- munity will come together for A year ago, Casa $50, $100 or $1,000, every cessful? Why not help them to cally the last to recover during 24 hours to raise funds to sup- Chirilagua, a small nonprofit donation counts. And it’s become wealthier people, rather tough economic times. We are port nearly 100 local nonprof- in Arlandria, participated simple. Just go to www.sprin- than throwing them all out? still seeing a growing need for its that heal the sick, educate in Spring2ACTion for the g2action.org to get involved. There are many places where support services and fewer re- children and adults, feed the first time. It wanted to raise We know we can’t solve wealthy people can live. Wealthy sources to get the job done. hungry, protect our environ- $15,000 to start a middle all of our community’s prob- people have lots of choices. But But, what if we leveraged ment, enrich our lives, and so school program for youth lems in one day, but we do there are very few places in this that spirit for giving, raised much more. living in the neighborhood. know that leveraging the area where poor people can live — and where their children can the bar and took our collec- This is Spring2ACTion’s Through social media and power of giving on one day the generosity of donors and — Wednesday — can make a go to a good school. Let it not be tive impact to new heights? third year, and we’re raising said of this mayor, and this city What if we came closer the bar. By tapping the collec- volunteers, Casa Chirilagua huge difference. We’ve seen was able to raise more than it before. Together, we can do council, that they consistently to ridding hunger from our tive power of this communi- chose profit over people and de- $33,000. With grants and it again. community where almost 60 ty’s rich giving tradition, we stroyed an entire community. percent of students attending have set an ambitious goal of prizes awarded from Sprin- public school are eligible for $400,000 for worthy causes g2ACTion, the nonprofit re- - John Porter - Holly Masri free or reduced-price lunch? throughout Alexandria. This ceived more than $40,000 in Executive director, Alexandria What if we dramatically in- builds on the success of pre- one day. ACT for Alexandria

Mayor Bill Euille, don’t tear our homes down style apartments, Beauregard in Old Town, we cook your of the most affordable and velopment proposal submit- MyView is one of the last havens of meals, serve you and wash diverse neighborhoods in Al- ted by JBG and endorsed by Veronica Calzada market-rate affordable hous- your dishes. We clean your exandria. Mayor Bill Euille is neither Margaret Kanu ing in Northern Virginia. It home and office. We con- We are in favor of prog- fair nor just. That’s why we Kidere Seman also is home to a unique mul- struct your house, pave the ress. We are in favor of rede- call on city council to vote no ticultural community that our roads you drive on, file your velopment. on rezoning Beauregard, un- families and many other Al- papers, take your blood pres- We also value fairness and less it secures homes for our You may not give much exandrians cherish. Indeed, sure and provide care for your justice. families. thought to where your janitor 70 percent of our neighbors children and parents. Is it fair that our families We envision a Beauregard lives, ponder how your nurs- are Asian, African, Latino and Our tax dollars help fill the must bear all the costs of re- in 30 years that is a thriving, ing assistant makes ends meet black. public treasury. In short, we development but are exclud- diverse neighborhood that or contemplate where your The 10,000 Alexandrians help make Alexandria a great ed from the benefits? Where includes our children and taxi driver’s children go to who live in this neighborhood city. is the justice when a mayor grandchildren. We invite the school. include those who build this But we are on the verge supports demolishing a thriv- mayor and city councilors to For thousands of Alexan- city and provide the services of being forced out of Alex- ing, vibrant neighborhood of take action to make this vi- dria’s working families, the that make it run. When you andria. Our landlord, JBG, 10,000 hard-working fami- sion a reality. Beauregard neighborhood is arrive at Reagan National is dramatically raising rents. lies, but he won’t stand for a where we make our homes Airport, we drive the taxis And now JBG and other big new convenience store in his The authors are longtime and raise children. A quiet, that take you home. When developers are proposing re- neighborhood? residents of Alexandria’s wooded valley of garden- you invite guests to dinner development, destroying one The Beauregard rede- Beauregard neighborhood. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM April 11, 2013 | 25 OUT OF THE ATTIC Denise Dunbar Publisher [email protected] From trash to ash Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Emeritus [email protected]

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Denise Dunbar Managing Partner The Ariail family Weekly Poll William Dunbar HOW TO REACH US This Week Last Week 110 S. Pitt St. Do you favor allowing food trucks like Alexandria, VA 22314 Do you think developers who build in Alexandria have a 703-739-0001 (main) those in D.C. to operate in Alexandria? 703-739-0120 (fax) moral obligation to set aside affordable housing units? www.alextimes.com A. Yes, they would be a welcome food choice in underserved areas. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 54% No, while it would be nice, the free market Send your comments to: B. No, our city’s existing restaurants are doesn’t dictate morality. [email protected] struggling as it is — more competition is Letters must be signed by the writer. In- clude address and phone for verification not what they need. 46% Yes, they’re poised to make a mint from (not for publication). Letters are subject building in the city. to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Take the poll at alextimes.com 72 votes 26 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Raise your game with raised beds

By Marty Ross overcome the problem of poor soils and to keep looking sharp. — you fill a raised bed with a fertile Front-yard vegetable gardens Put a pretty frame around your combination of soil and compost. designed around raised beds can be garden by planting in a raised bed. Raised beds also can be planted very stylish indeed. Josee Landry Raised beds define a garden neatly densely. and Michel Beauchamp took out and lend themselves to easy, strik- Raised beds are not a new con- their front lawn in Drummondville, ing garden designs. cept, but they have grown in popu- Quebec, a year ago and replaced The simplest raised beds involve larity in recent years, especially it with a checkerboard pattern of just mounding soil up so it is higher among vegetable gardeners. The raised beds with gravel paths be- than the level of the soil around it, soil in raised beds warms up be- tween them. The couple unexpect- but framing raised beds with bricks, fore the soil in the ground, so crops edly found themselves in the middle pavers or standard lumber holds the can be planted a little earlier in the of a controversy about the propriety soil in place and keeps the garden spring. Because they are higher of growing vegetables in the front looking tidy, even in high summer. than the surrounding soil level, yard, but their good-looking garden Raised beds are typically only 3 raised beds typically drain better quickly convinced skeptics that a or 4 feet wide and 8 to 12 feet long. than regular garden beds. well-designed and carefully tended They’re just the right size for first- Raised beds are also easy to vegetable garden, even out front, is take care of: You’ll still have to an asset to the neighborhood. Photo/Gardener’s Supply Co. time gardeners of all ages — easy Standing raised beds are great on a patio or deck: to manage and maintain, even for bend over, but not as far, and be- My community garden plot in Your crops are at your fingertips, and you don’t even children planting their first seeds cause you never have to walk on the Kansas City is on a city lot with doz- have to bend over to take care of them. Gardener’s or transplants. They appeal to ex- soil, it doesn’t become compacted. ens of raised beds laid out in a grid, Supply’s standing garden is 32 inches high and has perienced gardeners because they Raised beds are also easy to weed a 10-inch deep planting box with a four-gallon water SEE raised beds | 27 reservoir. HOME OF THE WEEK J&J Builders efficiently updates contemporary condo

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Raised Beds FROM | 26 leaving about 2 feet between each bed. It’s a convivial ar- rangement: We all have plenty of room to grow our own crops or flowers in the 4-by-12-foot plots, but we’re close enough together to learn from each other as we compare garden- ing techniques. Because we’re all part-time gardeners, we ap- preciate having a garden that’s not too big. But I have learned not to underestimate the pos- sibilities: My plot produced an impressive salad garden in

Raised beds define a garden neatly and lend themselves to

easy, striking Photo/Gardener’s Supply Co. Raised beds made with recycled wood and plastic look like cedar, garden but will not split or splinter, and they last for years. The square and rectangular shapes of raised beds made with lumber or recycled designs.” plastic lumber are easy to arrange. These beds are about 10 inches deep. Supply has developed kits for things to come in the front really elevated raised beds — yard. When you design a spring and then a summer’s 3 and 4 feet tall — an easy whole garden of raised beds, supply of tomatoes, peppers, working height that requires no keep simple shapes in mind. basil and zinnias. I had lots of bending to plant or tend. The The easiest beds to maintain produce to share with friends company also makes raised are square or rectangular, no and neighbors. beds on legs with casters that wider than 4 feet across, and Maree Gaetani, a spokes- can be wheeled into a sunny accessible from both sides. woman for Gardener’s Sup- spot. These are especially nice Parallel beds along a gar- ply Co., a mail-order garden- for decks and patios. den path and foursquare plans ing company that has offered Cedar beds are popular be- bisected by wide paths are easy raised bed kits and supplies for cause they look so natural, age to lay out and look effortlessly more than 30 years, says small gracefully and last for years, great, right away. They look raised beds are by far the most Gaetani says. Beds made with very pretty enclosed with a popular among customers. A steel panels and recycled plas- low fence. First lady Michelle typical order is for 4-by-4-foot tic lumber are also durable and Obama’s kitchen garden at the cedar beds, but “these gardens popular. The company even White House, designed with are so easy that they’re really helps customers with planting raised beds at sharp angles to addicting,” Gaetani says. And guides that take the guesswork the central path, is proof that adding another is not much out of choosing plants for veg- right angles are not the only trouble; even if you build etable, herb and flower gar- option. If they work at the a raised bed yourself from dens in raised beds. White House, they’ll work at scratch, it’s a Saturday project. Arrangements of raised your house. www.alextimes.com Over the years, Gardener’s beds may be the shape of 28 | April 11, 2013 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

LONG LIVE YOU Addressing the troubled heart

Our hearts are amazing heart — including coronary highlights for you or a loved er any thiamine problems. machines. They pump our heart disease (clogged blood one who may be suffering Coenzyme Q10 is impor- blood around 24/7 and keep vessels in your heart), high from this condition. tant for our cells to make en- Around our organs alive and well. But blood pressure and diabetes Deficiencies of L-carnitine, ergy. Studies on heart failure 5.7 sometimes the pump has prob- — are common causes of heart thiamine, coenzyme Q10 and are promising, and side effects lems and becomes failure. Smoking; taurine are well documented are rare. So supplementation million people sluggish, which being overweight; in the failing heart. Correcting of 100 to 300 milligrams a day in the United leads to heart fail- eating foods high these may help the symptoms should be considered. ure. in fat, cholesterol of heart disease. Taurine is an amino acid States have Heart failure and sodium; and There have been several (protein building block) that heart failure, is a serious condi- physical inactivity promising studies on supple- compromises 25 percent of tion, but it doesn’t also increase your menting with L-carnitine, the amino acids in heart cells. which is the mean the heart risk of develop- which is well tolerated and Doses from one to three grams primary cause has stopped beat- ing heart failure, doesn’t have any significant a day appear to be well toler- ing. Around 5.7 which ultimately side effects. Dosing ranges ated. There is one small study of more than million people in costs the nation from one-and-a-half to three that showed improvement af- By Dr. Marie Steinmetz the United States $34.4 billion each grams per day. ter six weeks. 55,000 deaths have heart failure, which is year. Thiamine (B1) deficiency Hawthorne is an herb that each year ...” the primary cause of more Doctors often overlook nu- in patients with heart failure is beneficial with mild to than 55,000 deaths each year tritional deficiencies that may is 13 percent to 93 percent. moderate heart failure. Other and was a contributing cause be present in heart failure. Furosemide (Lasix), used in modalities that have positive other medications. The real in more than 280,000 deaths In the Journal of the Ameri- many patients with heart fail- small studies and show bene- key for heart failure is avoid- (one in nine) in 2008. can College of Cardiology in ure, may make B1 deficiency fits are tai chi and mindfulness ing it with a healthy lifestyle About half of the people November 2009, there was a worse by increasing the loss meditation. of good diet and good sleep. who have heart failure die great article: “Micronutrient of thiamine in the kidneys. It Always ask your doctor be- Also, work on your stress and within five years of diagno- deficiencies: an unmet need probably is safe to take a B50 fore starting any supplement, exercise — oh, and definitely sis. Diseases that damage your in heart failure.” Here are the or B100 complex daily to cov- making sure it’s safe for you don’t smoke. and does not interact with any How can you improve the big picture of healthcare? Maximize your talents in an innovative setting, and make the world a healthier place, with Healthways. As Alexandria Times’ Cause of the Month the largest independent global provider of well-being solutions, we use the science of behavior change to produce positive change. Join us, and see the big difference you can make. The Alexandria Times will donate a portion of every paid display ad in March to our Cause of the Month. Please join us in Local Care Coordinators – RN contributing to this worthy cause. Full-Time Opportunities in MD, DC and VA The mission of The It’s one thing to work with a healthcare provider that treats symptoms. But it’s quite another to work directly with individuals in your community to help improve their health, and create lasting Scholarship Fund of solutions. This is a unique position—and a rare opportunity to offer the patient education, care April’s cause: Alexandria is to provide management, and care coordination that others will need to learn in order to maintain healthier habits—and build longer, happier lives. Alexandria City Public Working remotely from your home and in the field, you will travel locally approximately Schools students with 50-60% of the week. Dedicated to educating our participants, you will develop and financial aid information coordinate care plans with physicians, patients, and Allied Health professionals to provide engaging, cost-efficient, quality care to the highest-risk health plan members and need-based financial in your community. aid to help them attain The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of RN experience, a meaningful college RN licensure, case management/care coordination experience, the ability or post-secondary to collaborate with physicians for successful program outcomes, and keyboarding/computer proficiency. education.

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