Alexandria Summer Fun Gazette Packet Pages 13-19 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper May 25, 2017 Commuting on Two Wheels Adjusting Shortfall Cyclists take to the School Board struggles to close streets for Bike operating and capital budget gaps. By Vernon Miles ments. to Work Day. Gazette Packet This starts with another techni- cal adjustment: $79,163 for the By Vernon Miles efore Superintendent Dr. pay differences between initial Gazette Packet BAlvin Crawley leaves in the projections of employee staffing summer, there’s still one and actual staffing in Spring 2017. undreds of cy-clists flocked to four major hurdle at Alexandria City The superintendent’s proposed stops across Alexandria on May 19, Public Schools (ACPS): the bud- adjustments also includes a slight Hthe annual Bike to Work Day. Ven- get. While the City Council ap- price increase: 1.2 full time em- dors from local restaurants and bi- proved $242.6 million in operat- ployee from the School Board Ap- cycle repair shops came out to offer free snacks ing funds and debt service for pub- proved Budget at a cost increase

and check-ups for bikes. Photos by Vernon Miles/Gazette Packet lic schools, ACPS still faces short- of $103,693. “It’s been a great turnout,” said Carrie Sanders, falls in both their operating and An additional $92,416 was re- deputy director of Transportation and Transit. “We capital improvement plan budgets. duced from the capital replace- had about 500 people come to this pit stop, and The first step in the budget pro- ment of hardware budget. there are others in Carlyle, Del Ray, and the Mark cess is to close the $2.1 million gap Due to the CIP-funded replace- Center. I’m happy to see such great weather too. in the operating budget. The easi- ment of buses approaching their It’s such a great event for us.” est changes come from revenue end of life, $100,000 for vehicle Many of the cyclists in attendance are fairly new adjustments, which led to an in- parts, supplies, maintenance and to bicycling as a commute. John Leacock rides crease of $246,200. This comes repair was decreased in the oper- from Braddock to the Pentagon, and though it’s a from a change in the state budget ating budget. tiring ride, he says once he reaches his office it and Medicaid funding. The major- A communications outreach spe- feels good to have ridden. ity of that closure comes from cialist for Capital Projects position Leacock rode as a youth and loved it, but as he $1,841,672 in expenditure adjust- See School Board, Page 3 grew up used his bike less often. As an adult he had a bike but rarely used it. After someone in his office who biked to work for 30 years encouraged April Johnson (left) with Liz Golden Uncovering Bones him, he dusted off his bike and gave it a try. He’s outside City Hall. still relatively new to the bike commute, having done it maybe 10 times, but Leacock says he’s Hall along King Street, coasting down beside the From shipbuilding to townhomes hooked. Masonic Memorial on the newly painted bike “When I ride to work, I’m in a better mood,” lanes. in Robinson Terminal South. said Leacock. “It’s not an easy ride, but the day is “I love riding into D.C. on the weekends,” said By Vernon Miles “It’s quite a rich and remarkable better.” Johnson. “A friend told me about [bike to work Gazette Packet site,” said Breen, “It will keep re- For April Johnson and Liz Golden, the morning day]. I would do this again.” searchers busy for years.” ride to City Hall was all downhill. Johnson had a Like Johnson, Golden says she loves being able here are bones under Robinson Terminal South is lo- four mile ride from her home in Arlington to her to take the Mount Vernon Trail into D.C. T Robinson Terminal cated on what was once called work, ThinkFun Inc. Golden came towards City See Cyclists, Page 3 South. Human remains Point Lumley, one of two points of were found buried deep in the dirt, the bay Alexandria was built likely making it a dumping ground around. In the mid 1700s, the site for the deceased who weren’t laid was common for ship building. In to rest in Alexandria’s historic cem- the 1780s, Alexandria was the fifth eteries. It’s just one of the many busiest port in the Americas. But stories layering the archeological despite the discover at the adja- dig through the site’s history. cent Hotel Indigo last year, Breen On May 20, Dr. Eleanor Breen, said discovery of ships or related an archeologist for the City of Al- artifacts would be unlikely at the exandria, took a group of Old site. No shipbuilding-related dis- Town residents on a trip back to coveries have been made at

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U.S. Postage U.S. City Hall. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Building a place and community Eisenhower East in Alexandria’s office park. By Vernon Miles hotel, and office have all stayed mostly con- Gazette Packet sistent, residential development has become much more profitable for the city. All types ld Town has the Waterfront. of residential developments rank at between Del Ray has Mount Vernon 62 and 70 percent profitability. According OAvenue. But what is the draw to city staff, this indicates that encouraging for Eisenhower? At a City residential development is becoming a more Council meeting on May 23, the council profitable venture for the city to encourage faced the question of how to turn in areas like Eisenhower East. Eisenhower East from an office park into a Farner also said the city has observed a neighborhood. trend of home and work spaces merging and “The central issue is the conversion of mixing. some of the development that is existing “Residential and office spaces are becom- office or planned office into residential-re- ing more fluid,” said Farner. “35 percent of tail,” said Karl Moritz, director of Planning residents at a new building in Eisenhower Land use zoning for and Zoning. “That’s part of a conversation work at home. [These buildings] are de- Eisenhower East. about office conversions city wide.” signed to function more for people who Jeffrey Farner, deputy director for Plan- work at home. When you walk into the ning and Zoning, said this is particularly employees per thousand square feet has government provided services and support. lobby, it often looks like an office.” crucial to encourage residential develop- increased dramatically [in Eisenhower], City staff analyzed the fiscal impact of vari- To add more retail, Farner said the city is ment in the Eisenhower area, where there residential numbers have stayed consistent. ous types of development and found that going to have to look at repurposing obso- has been limited population growth. Farner If we’re looking at balancing employees and while hotel, office and retail had all main- lete office buildings. also noted that having a higher residential residential in the area, we need more resi- tained similar financial impacts from 1999 “[These buildings] have ceiling heights population in an area is what helps create dential square footage.” to 2017, residential had increased in prof- and depths that do not meet current best retail opportunities and gives an area a Farner noted that residential is becoming itability. In 1999, hotel, office, and retail practices,” said Farner. “We need to look at stronger sense of community. more profitable for the city than it once was. all had the greatest financial impact on the placemaking and clustering of retail and the “Offices doesn’t tend to be a leader in an A development’s profitability rating is the city with between 83 to 93 percent profit- importance of having amenities.” area,” said Farner. “Offices want amenities, amount of revenue a property generates for ability. Residential homes only ranked at 40 Finding a sense of place and community like Metro and retail. While the number of the city compared to what is consumed in percent profitability. In 2017, while retail, See Eisenhower East, Page 22 Cyclists Take to the Streets for Bike to Work Day From Page 1 Over the last year, BPAC has led an effort to ride.” Woodrow Wilson Bridge, or taking the to teach cycling in elementary schools. BPAC Ruth and Tom Reeder have been riding Washington and Old Dominion Trail out “It’s free,” Golden said. “You don’t have to raised funds and helped run a cycling pro- together in Alexandria for years. Ruth west. worry about parking. You don’t need any gram at Mount Vernon Community School Reeder used to work for the City of Alexan- Both Prince Street and Cameron Street other technology. You’re not polluting. It’s and Polk Elementary School. More than dria and says she’s proud of the work the have recently had bike lanes installed with exercise, but it’s fun. Plus, it’s really just nice $30,000 was raised. In the upcoming school city has been doing to keep up with the their resurfacing. A buffered bike lane was to get out.” year, that program will expand to six growing demand for bicycle accessibility. added on Van Dorn Street and to a section Jim Durham, chair of the Alexandria Bi- schools. “There’s a lot more bikes on the road, and of King Street. cycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee “That’s been my proudest thing in this last a lot more cars too,” said Ruth Reeder. “The Sanders said the next major projects com- (BPAC), said Bike to Work Day is a great year, helping teach those kids to ride,” said city has done a good job of installing bike ing up is a new bridge on the Holmes Run opportunity to those interested in cycling Durham. “At the very end, everyone had lanes.” Trail over what used to be a fair weather to take the plunge. learned to ride except one student who was The Reeders live in Rosemont and say crossing. As the city continues resurfacing “They try it out and it feels great,” said struggling. The teacher asked for one more they love the accessibility to other trails that roads, Sanders said they are continually Durham. “And it’s a chance for local orga- week with the student, and in that week he living in Alexandria offers. In addition to looking for places that would support bike nizations to meet the community and vice finally made the breakthrough he needed. the Mount Vernon Trail, Ruth and Tom lanes, with a focus on streets around versa.” All of the students were able to learn how Reeder said they love biking over the schools. School Board Struggles to Close Budget Gaps From Page 1 One science instructional specialist posi- guage arts (grades K-2) and both French gap, funding for relocatable classrooms was in the operating budget was removed for tion and a reduction in extended learning and Spanish language programs (grades 6- reduced from 34 classrooms to 30. $100,000 savings. funding were originally cut in the 13) will be deferred for a $435,000 savings. The $22 million request for swing space, Four teacher-on-assignment positions, superintendent’s budget, but restored in the Revisions to T.C. Williams High School’s temporary school structures to be used teachers assigned to duties outside of a add/delete session for a total instructional periods could save $300,000. while current schools undergo construction classroom, are recommended to be ended In the superintendent’s plan, the largest Based on preliminary projections of a posi- or renovation, was pushed to the FY 2019 and the employees currently staffed in these cost savings proposal was to be a delay in tion-by-position analysis underway, three budget. As a result, the school repairs for positions will be assigned to other teaching the full step increase for eligible employees full-time employee positions can be reduced Douglas Macarthur and George Mason El- positions. To replace them, two full-time in ACPS. The increase would have been or consolidated. ementary Schools were each delayed one student attendents will need to be hired for implemented Oct. 1 rather than July 1. The In the School Board offices, $50,000 was year, due to their reliance on swing space. a net budget decrease of $462,055. deferral is expected to reduce expenditures proposed to be reduced from services pri- Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and The West End Elementary and the Pre-K by $743,415. However, during the School marily used for internal audits and legal Technology renovations are pushed back Center are scheduled to open in 2019, and Board’s add/delete sessions, the School expenses. While two audits had been two years. These delays come with their the FY2018 budget originally included pay- Board pushed for the step increase to be planned, this reduction would mean only own costs, however, with $1 million re- ing a principal, registrar and administrative restored to July 1. one will be carried out. quired in FY 2022 to alleviate issues with assistant position to facilitate during the In total, the School Board additions re- ACPS also faces a $238 million budget schools being modernized later than recom- pre-opening year. These hires will be de- stored $923,177 million of what the super- gap over its 10-year capital improvement mended. layed until Jan. 1, 2018 for the registrars intendent had cut. To balance this, the plan. Crawley’s proposed budget reduces On Thursday, May 25 the School Board and administrative assistants to save School Board proposed an equal number of that overall gap to $86.4 million with no will adopt the CIP and Combined-Funds $88,676. deletions. 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hat do Pro Football Hall of ervation and advocacy for affordable Famer Darrell Green, Ko- healthcare Wrean Commander General ❖ Mele Melton (founder of Culturfied Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Rep. Foundation) - Emerging Leader Under 40 Bobby Scott and the Northern Virginia Urban Award. The owner of 27 Taco Bells spoke League (NVUL) have in common? The North- of changing culture and the need for chil- ern Virginia Urban League honored six cham- dren to become “Culturefied.” pions in the community for leadership and ❖ Brigadier General (Retired) Leo A. community service and awarded $50,000 in Brooks, Sr., Brigadier General (Retired) Leo scholarships to local minority Northern Vir- A. Brooks, Jr., and General Vincent K. ginia high school seniors at its 27th Annual Brooks - Leadership and Military Service Community Service and Scholarship Awards Award - African-American family with fa- Gala on Friday, April 28 at the Hilton McLean ther and two sons to attain rank of general Tysons Corner. The theme was “Celebrating in the U.S. Army. History making, press- Champions in Our Community.” averse, family with two generations of gen- Those recognized as Community Cham- erals and three generals in the family is an pions included: unprecedented milestone. Son Vincent who Kel B Pics Photography ❖ Darrell Green (former Washington commands Korea is managing the conflict From left are Lavern Chatman (director Fund Development, NVUL), U.S. Redskin and Pro Football Hall of Famer) - for the Trump Administration. Rep. Robert “Bobby” C. Scott (D-3), Alexandria Mayor Allison, Diane Champion of the Community, Man of the Seniors receiving a college scholarship in McLaughlin (NVUL Gala co-chair), Christopher J. Lewis (Alexandria Year Award. Green spoke of his challeng- the amount of $5,000 each were: School Board member), and Lt. Governor Ralph Northam. ing upbringing and despite the success of ❖ Yosaph Boku - Mount Vernon High his NFL career his life beyond #28 is de- School, Alexandria. ❖ Nicholas Conklu - Washington-Lee High Fairfax. voted to God and community. ❖ Jessica Brisco - T.C. Williams High School, Arlington. ❖ Miranda Merritt - Thomas A. Edison ❖ U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” C. Scott (D- School, Alexandria. ❖ Abigail Darko - Heritage High School, High School, Alexandria. 3) - Congressional Leadership Award. Scott ❖ Christian Clark - Washington-Lee High Leesburg. spoke of the critical value of historic pres- School, Arlington. ❖ Morgan Hobson - Fairfax High School, See Scholarships, Page 8

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 5 People People Want to Buy It Reading Aloud Helps — Whatever it is. Children Achieve By Rikki George By Shirley Ruhe The Read-Aloud format typi- Gazette Packet Gazette Packet cally includes a large-group reading followed by breakouts he story begins by of three to four per group, orse trailers and flatbed trucks criss- reading aloud — a where children choose a book, cross the grass on a blistering May af- T 1,000 books before a or perhaps a theme, like bugs, ternoon in southern Maryland. They H child reaches Kindergarten. to read about. Volunteers select are waiting to pick up their saddles, It’s an initiative of The Read- books that would cover the tack or riding clothes that they purchased through ing Connection (TRC), a theme. And during each Read- Rasmus Auction, an on-line bidding company. This grassroots organization serving Aloud, children listen, share is the mop up of phase 3. Chris Rasmus, owner of Alexandria, Arlington and else- and engage in an activity that Rasmus Auctions in Alexandria, says it is a three- where regionally since 1989. extends learning to a real life step process: identification, preview and pickup. Studies have shown that be- application. However, he explains that not too many come to pre- ing read to as a child and hav- Children created their own view or kick the tires first. Today only 25 of the cus- ing books in the home are the insects with Play-doh and pipe tomers had come to preview their purchases on Mon- two most important indicators cleaners, Livingston recalled day-Wednesday, fewer than one-third of the buyers of future academic success. one Read-Aloud. The boys and “even that is a lot.” Unfortunately, “kids in chal- wanted to make spiders. And “It is a marketplace,” Rasmus said. “It doesn’t mat- lenging situations aren’t ex- then they all made a snack – ter what you are selling at auction; people want to posed to books. They live in Ants on a Log, with celery and buy it. Plumbers buy saddles. Whether it is guard book deserts,” said Catherine raisins. “Now the kids like rai- dogs or frozen fish, people want to buy it. They are Keightley, TRC executive direc- sins,” Livingston said. hooked. It is very psychological. They like to see the tor. Obviously, “if you move [or To assist those most at risk of package on the doorstep.” Photos by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette Packet live in transition], you don’t falling behind, TRC focuses on Rasmus calls over his middle son, Christopher Rasmus, owner of Rasmus have room for heavy books. after-school times in shelters Patrick. “What did you know about Auctions People That’s where we come in,” and community outlets, such as saddles before this auction?” Rasmus At Work Keightley said. ALIVE! House, Carpenter’s explains that their skill is learning how or a junk dealer. Lucky for me he choose junk dealer.” TRC gives away 12,000 books Shelter, New Hope Housing, to tell about their products. Patrick has Rasmus says he had been president of the band at to 1,500 children annually. Alexandria Redevelopment learned you have to distinguish between whether it T.C. Williams, “and I had some musical ability so my TRC’s mission, through Read- Housing Authority (ARHA), is a Western saddle or an English saddle — see these father sent me to North Carolina to auctioneering Aloud and other programming, Arlington Partnership for Af- long flaps — or whether it is American or interna- school.” He demonstrates his auction house voice aims to curb the cycle of pov- fordable Housing and Healthy tional. And it may be a show saddle. He stretches his with a string of indecipherable syllables. “It was two erty by providing early educa- Families Fairfax. arms to the length of the saddle. “I don’t have a tape weeks back in time and I was the first long-haired tion and reading enrichment to “I don’t have enough words measurer but this distance would determine the hippie freak they had ever seen.” children experiencing housing [to say about them],” said horse.” Rasmus explains that today’s saddles, pur- He continued on to Virginia Tech and then his fa- insecurity. Gaynelle Diaz, director of the chased on-line and being picked up today, had been ther asked Rasmus to work with him. “I came back And it does so by making ARHA Ruby Tucker Family Cen- accumulating for generations. “They were every- with all of my computer power and the first thing I reading fun. For Sol Livingston, ter. “They provide the gold stan- where in the house and the shed was dripping with did was to buy every bankruptcy attorney a fax ma- a family literacy TRC fellow dard.” That means providing equipment. This was horse country back in the day chine. “My schtick is technology. I was the first in brought on by a Boeing grant, not only books for children to but as the marketplace changed, the client wanted the U.S. to do on-site internet auctions. People reading becomes a whole expe- take home every week but also to sell off.” thought I was crazy.” Now Rasmus is “the godfather rience. training and resources for par- Rasmus says his customers for this auction have of on-line auctions” and likes to teach others how it “I read and sing with kids to ents and ARHA staff. been mostly ultimate consumers. “They are not big works. He says when he goes to conventions, people make reading interesting,” said “It’s a well known fact that companies but mostly people who own farms, lo- point at him and say, “There is the guy who started it Livingston who leads partnered kids who love to read will read cals.” His younger son, Erik, says there have been 46 all.” Currently he averages three to four auctions a programs and parent work- more,” said Livingston. And buyers today with only three or four flippers. Rasmus day or about 600 a year. shops. “I let parents know it’s “the more they do, the better says these two sons are the heart of the business. Everything starts online at $1, “but it’s where it OK if kids don’t get through it they will get.” “My older son is a lawyer; we need these, too.” all.” Where did all of this start? “I was See Family Business, Page 12 16 and my father had a mid-life crisis. He couldn’t decide whether he wanted to be a beachcomber Learning to read at ARHA: Chil- dren who find reading challenging by age 10 (that’s fourth grade) are four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to The Reading Connection.

Erik Rasmus, youngest son Patrick Rasmus, middle son

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T.C. Williams High School senior Matias Hendi, center, is presented a scholar- ship by the Alexan- dria Rotary Club May 23 for his design of a “tiny house” for use by college students. Making the presenta- tion at Belle Haven Country Club are Rotarians Charles Ballou, left, and Jim Carmalt. Photo contributed ‘Tiny’ Design Reaps Rewards

High School Vocational School. TC’s Hendi receives Hendi is a graduate of the T.C. Williams Architectural Drawing Program. He de- Rotary scholarship. signed a “tiny house” intended for use by college students as a more efficient way to atias Hendi, a senior at T.C. get the most out of their college experience. Williams High School, was A member of the T.C. Williams soccer Mawarded a scholarship by team, Hendi will attend the University of the Rotary Club of Alexan- Virginia in the fall to pursue a degree in dria for his innovative design of a “tiny architecture. house” for use by college students. The scholarship program was established The award was presented to Hendi at the in 1991 by the Alexandria Rotary Club to organization’s May 23 meeting at Belle support career development and workforce Haven Country Club. The scholarship rec- needs in the local business community. ognizes a graduate of the Career and Tech- nical Educational program of T.C. Williams — Jeanne Theismann

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FIRST HALF 2017 REAL ESTATE TAX AND REFUSE FEE ARE DUE JUNE 15, 2017

The first half 2017 real estate tax and refuse fee must be paid by June 15, 2017, to avoid late payment penalty and interest.

Pay in person at City Hall or at any SunTrust Bank Branch located in the City, or by credit card or eCheck on the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/Payments. Real estate tax payments can be mailed to City of Alexandria, PO Box 34750, Alexan- dria, VA 22334-0750. Payments can also be made with cash only at approximately 70 Global Express Cash Payment Centers conveniently located throughout North- ern Virginia. For a complete list of the available cash payment centers, please visit the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/Payments.

Real estate tax information is available on the City’s website at alexandriava.gov/ RealEstateTax. Under Additional Resources on that webpage, there is a link for Real Estate Tax History and Payments, which provides detailed tax balances and payments. For payment questions or to request a tax bill, please call the Trea- sury Division at 703.746.3902, Option 8, or email [email protected]. For assessment questions or to change a mailing address, please email realestate@ alexandriava.gov. For refuse fee questions, please call the Solid Waste Division at 703.746.4410.

The Finance Department is open, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A drop box located on the Royal Street side of City Hall is available 24 hours a day. (Payments must be in the drop box by midnight on June 15, 2017 to be considered on time.) www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 7 News

Scholarship winners with sponsors, from left are first row - Scholarship Kel B Pics Photography Winners - Abigail Darko, Oshae Moore, Aaron Moorer, Miranda Merritt, Champion in the Community honorees from left are Darrell Green Morgan Hobson, Matthew Ritchie, Jessica Brisco, Nicholas Conklu, and (former Washington Redskin and Pro Football Hall of Famer) - Champion Christian Clark; second row - Sade Oshinubi, (NVUL Young Professionals of the Community, Man of the Year Award; Brigadier General Leo A. Network), Neil Robinson, Vonya Alleyne (VP of HR, Cox Virginia), Judy Brooks, Jr. (USA, Retired) - Leadership and Military Service Award; Mele Robinson, Leo A. Brooks, Jr. (VP of Defense, Space, and Security, The Melton (founder of Culturfied Foundation) - Emerging Leader Under 40 Boeing Company), Michael E. Melton (president and CEO, TME Enter- Award; Brigadier General Leo A. Brooks, Sr. (USA, Retired) - Leadership prises), and Jonathan Dinesman (SVP of Gov. Relations, CENTENE Corpo- and Military Service Award; and U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” C. Scott (D-3) - ration). Congressional Leadership Award. Northern Virginia Urban League Presents Scholarships

From Page 5 School, Alexandria. preservation of the Freedom House Mu- als, and $50,000 in Scholarship Awards to ❖ Matthew Ritchie - Loudoun Academy seum, STEM Education Programs, STEM Minority Youth. ❖ Oshae Moore - Robert E. Lee High of Science, Sterling/Broad Run High School, Summer Camps, STEM Technology Exposi- For more information about the North- School, Springfield. Ashburn. tions, Mentoring Programs, Leadership De- ern Virginia Urban League, visit ❖ Aaron Moorer - Mount Vernon High Monies raised from the gala will benefit velopment Programs for Young Profession- www.nvul.org.

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com ‘Fospice’ Helps Sweeten Pets’ Final Days @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered By Barbara S. Moffet to homes and businesses. Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Published by Local Media Connection LLC 1606 King Street elody was a brown, white and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 black hound dog in Page Free digital edition delivered to County, Va., who’d run out of your email box. Go to M connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe options. The animal shelter where she had taken residence realized that NEWS DEPARTMENT: with her large, painful mammary tumors, [email protected] Melody likely would not get adopted. She was Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 transported to the Animal Welfare League of [email protected] Alexandria (AWLA), where, it was hoped, Mike Salmon Assistant Editor Melody might have a chance for some kind of [email protected] happy ending. Vernon Miles She arrived at the AWLA on Jan. 3 of this Reporter, 757-472-3435 year, and tests confirmed a diagnosis of mam- [email protected] Jeanne Theismann mary carcinoma, the most common malignant [email protected] cancer in female dogs. Before proceeding with @TheismannMedia surgery to remove the large masses, the AWLA Steve Artley Cartoonist shelter ordered chest X rays to determine [email protected] whether the cancer had metasta- John Bordner AWLA sized to Melody’s lungs. Unfortu- Contributing Photographer nately, the X rays showed that it had. [email protected] Eden Brown, Rikki George, Yet despite this sad news, the shel- Shirley Ruhe ter chose to move ahead with surgery to make Contributing Writers Melody more comfortable. “Melody was eat- [email protected] ing well, playing well and just a great dog,” Photos courtesy of AWLA ADVERTISING: said AWLA staff veterinarian Dr. Kaci Angelone. Melody joins her “fospice” family for a walk on the beach. For advertising information [email protected] Dr. Natalie Henigan and Dr. Eume Jung at 703-778-9431 VCA Old Town Animal Hospital successfully food. “It takes a special person to volunteer Recently, Melody has developed a mild cough Debbie Funk Disply Advertising/National Sales removed the dog’s large tumors, at a special for fospice,” said Echo Keif, manager of AWLA’s due to the cancer in her lungs, but she contin- 703-778-9444 discounted rate, leaving Melody with about 50 foster program. ues to be smothered with love. “There is never [email protected] staples and the need for weeks of convales- Melody found one, actually a whole family. a day that goes by when we don’t kiss Mel good Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 cence at the AWLA. “It all healed well and “Our one-year-old son took to ‘Mel’ as soon as night or give her an extra treat just because,” [email protected] looked fantastic,” Dr. Angelone recalled. we walked into the kennels at AWLA, and the Elfmont said. “You might think that fospicing Tara Lloyd But despite the smooth recovery, a veterinary dog licked his chubby toddler hands,” said is sad, but we actually think it is the opposite. Display Advertising, 703-740-7128 oncologist confirmed that Melody probably had Samantha Elfmont of Alexandria. Melody We couldn’t imagine having Mel live elsewhere [email protected] Andrea Smith only a few months to live. She seemed a per- quickly became a member of the family, bond- at the end of her life.” Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 fect candidate for AWLA’s new “fospice” pro- ing not only with Elfmont’s son, Thomas, but [email protected] gram, a sort of hospice for animals, in which also with their other dog. The family even The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is David Griffin an independent, local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Marketing Assistant foster individuals or families take in pets to brought Melody along on a trip to the beach 703-778-9431 The AWLA is committed to ending animal homelessness, [email protected] help make their last days happy ones — and in South Carolina earlier this month. “She promoting animal welfare, and serving as an educational allow them to die peacefully. AWLA continues loved running the beach, chasing seagulls and resource for the City of Alexandria community. More Publisher to oversee the pets’ medical care and provide just lounging in the sun,” Elfmont said. information is at AlexandriaAnimals.org. Jerry Vernon 703-549-0004 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm [email protected] A Matter return from serving their country son or understand the meaning of ans Day, Nov. 11, 1979, in Hon- @MaryKimm in war? We show we care as we our country’s observances this day. ored Memory of the Deceased Al- Editor in Chief honor and remember all that stood I give thanks as I read the dif- exandria Veterans of all the United Steven Mauren Art/Design: Of Respect in the line of duty for our country. ferent stories of our veterans and States wars. Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Ali Khaligh To the Editor: As often I have written and those we lost. Does one not hear “Their Service in War and Peace Production Manager: In honor of Memorial Day: What shared my thoughts of what Me- or read what it takes for someone Contributed Greatly to the Welfare Geovani Flores does it really mean for the hearts morial Day means to me, I think to go to war for our country? of Their Fellow Citizens … Charles Editor Emeritus: of those who waited for those to of those who do not know the rea- Through all of the years of war, E. Beatley, Jr., Mayor … Robert L. Mary Anne Weber

just think: those who serve our Calhoun, Vice Mayor ... CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 country are keeping faith in our Donald C. Casey, Councilman … Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver country while supported by letters Margaret B. Inman, Council- [email protected] of hope and love from loved ones. woman ... Maybe that’s the reason I write Nelson E. Greene, Sr., Council- A Connection Newspaper often about the commemorative man … James P. Moran, Jr., Coun- The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. plaque on a rock at the Veterans cilman ... Any owners or occupants of premises that do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher Memorial Walkway along the bike Carlyle C. Ring, Jr., Council- by telephone at 703-778-9426 or by email to [email protected], and the path of the 500 block of South man...” distributor will be notified to discontinue service. Columbus and Wilkes Street. Pe- In honor of all our men and destrians would stop and read the women in uniform who have plaque on this rock throughout the served and fought for our country year. It has a meaning that can are not forgotten: Thanks. touch the hearts of those who just take a little time to read. Geri Baldwin It reads: “Dedicated to the City Alexandria Photo by Geri Baldwin of Alexandria and Alexandria’s’ Old Glory: red, white and blue Veterans’ Organizations On Veter- More Letters, Page 11 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee construction scofflaws, code vio- An Accident Select your lators, or even from those from 10% down external jurisdictions who use city nothing until the job TWO POOR TEACHERS products from Waiting To services and enroll in our schools? isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile You get what you accept Alexan- past 17 years Showroom Happen dria: increased taxes, declining and Design To the Editor: city services, lagging infrastruc- Center For years, Union Street traffic ture, poor schools, and inept city Fully Insured & calming has been accomplished by government. Class A Licensed allowing parking on only one side Yes, the mayor, council and city Since 1999 of the street from the Franklin to manager say there are tough the Queen Street intersections. choices ahead, but for us this is not However, a parking meter has just a tough choice. Throw them all Free Estimates been placed in front of the Indigo out. The next election, send your Hotel on Union Street, which is at message of discontent by draining 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com the Duke Street intersection. This the swamp in tacitly condones parking in front Alexandria. Throw out these of the hotel, which is additive to weak part-time leaders and elect the previously allowed parking on real leaders who are not hostages the other side of the street. Obvi- to the city bureaucracy. Hold them Criminal Law ously, there was a valid reason for all accountable to do their jobs — Landlord/Tenant Law parking on only one side of the not just raise taxes. street, which I discovered recently. Consumer Protection As I drove southward on Union Pat Phillips A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM WITH Street towards Duke Street, I en- Alexandria Family Law AFFORDABLE SLIDING-SCALE FEES countered a massive SUV trying to Debtor Defense turn northward onto Union Street. FOR WORKING FAMILIES Since three vehicles were parked Effect on Free Saturday Legal Seminars once a month Elder Law in front of the hotel, space was Tourists? June 3, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. very limited. The SUV and I had Please call to register to come to a screeching stop. To the Editor: Abogados de habla hispana para familias trabajadoras Meanwhile, other cars were also Regarding the destruction of the attempting to get through this in- Naval Reserve Association Build- Executive Director: Jonathan Y. Short, Attorney at Law tersection. The SUV and I read- ing, I know I am sick of all these 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 230, Alexandria, VA 22303 justed our routes, and passed each developers coming in giving lots (703) 962-7286 other with only inches to spare. of money to take away our history. If this is to be a typical traffic I have got to hand it to Del Pepper situation at this juncture, I predict at the City Council meeting the that that it will create a major di- other day, she told them $18,000 saster in the not too distant future. is a small amount to give to the A large vehicle such as a tour bus city and they should “donate” or delivery truck will not be able more! It’s all about money. to turn left at Duke Street onto This whole project is wrong. South Union Street if parking is Don’t forget this is not the only allowed on both sides of Union approximately two-year project Street. that will be going on at this end of I ask the Alexandria City Coun- King Street. We will lose at least cil to take immediate action on this 35 parking spaces at the King issue, lest there be loss of life or Street Metro when that project is limb. I would not take any plea- complete, plus a six or seven story sure whatsoever in saying ”I told condominium will be constructed you so” if this happens. just behind the townhouses on King Street at the corner of Townsend A. “Van” Harvard. I hope all this construc- Van Fleet tion does not take away the cur- Alexandria rent tourists we have because this will be two years of hell.

Hostages to Bea Porter Bureaucracy? Alexandria To the Editor: Write The signs are out: “Fully Fund Our Schools,” and the typical city The Gazette welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for response is to a new budget is to all material is noon Friday. Letters raise taxes. No leadership, no fis- must be signed. Include home cally responsible budget planning address and home and business — just unprecedented tax hikes. numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good These Democratic default tax taste and factual errors. hikes are the result of council’s ro- Send to: botic group-think and the city’s easy-way-out-response of its self- Letters to the Editor The Gazette Packet preservationist life-long bureau- 1606 King St. crats. Alexandria VA 22314 Before raising taxes, has anyone Call: 703-778-9415. considered compliance revenue By e-mail: [email protected] collection from violators such as www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 11 People

Redskins’ Edwards to 2017 Athletes of the Year keynote 62nd ASC gala.

igh school athletes from In addition to the Athlete of the Year hon- Photos contributed across the city will be hon- ors, $26,000 in scholarships will be pre- Cam Butler, H ored by the Alexandria sented to 13 high school scholar-athletes. SSSA Sportsman’s Club at the The program will also include the induc- Hockey organization’s 62nd annual Athletes of the Year tion of Jon Peterson, chairman of the Ex- gala May 30 at the Westin Alexandria Hotel. ecutive Committee of The Peterson Com- Former Washington Redskins co-captain panies, into the ASC Hall of Fame. and Super Bowl XXVI MVP runner-up Brad The annual ASC banquet will be held May Edwards will be the keynote speaker at the 30 at the Westin Hotel Alexandria, 400 event, which will also recognize an out- Courthouse Square. Registration and recep- standing Rec Center Athlete of the Year and tion begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and awards a Coach of the Year. beginning at 7 p.m. The event is open to Kobe Adolph, Audrey Androus Zoe Belodeau, Edwards, a second round draft pick and the public and tickets can be purchased SSSA SSSA SSSA nine-year veteran of the NFL, is currently online at www.alexvasports.org. Wrestling Cross Country Lacrosse the assistant vice president and director of Will Clark, athletics at George Mason University. — Jeanne Theismann SSSA Tennis

Sean Dowling, Kayla Asher Elkins, Dawn Claire Turner Gray, Gracie Hughes, Reed Kenny, SSSA Duperrouzel, BI TC Farquharson, Fergusson, SSSA SSSA EHS TC Rugby Lacrosse Crew EHS Diving Golf Tennis Crew Track

Emma Klein, Cailyn Lager, Riley Larson, Francesca Jack Mackey, George Callan John Moses, BI TC SSSA Littleton, BI TC Mawanda- McCormick, BI EHS Swimming Gymnastics Lacrosse Volleyball Cross Country Kalema, EHS Field Hockey Baseball Basketball

Garrison Trinity Palacio, Bella Ponzi, Brendan Erin Rockwell, Kenaz Sullivan, Luiji Vilain, Jordan Walker, Norem, BI TC TC Richichi, SSSA BI Rec Sports EHS SSSA Soccer Basketball Soccer Swimming Softball Football Track

Working Together in a Family Business From Page 6 derbidding or overbidding and maybe adds we did it.” Rasmus says he is the rainmaker. A customer has loaded the back of his graphics where the customer can spin and “I evaluate the opportunities and come up truck with six saddle carriers. “I bought ends up, right? Western saddle num- other fun elements. with complex solutions for complex prob- 24 in the first auction and about 20 in ber 11143 here will probably go for about All projects are different. Recently he ran lems.” Sometimes he explains there isn’t the next.” His truck heads down the nar- $200.” He says he is currently develop- the auction for 10 floors of a big law firm enough value for a potential auction or the row two-lane road toward home where ing software that awards points for un- in D.C. “It had to be done in four days but removal would be too complicated. he plans to sell them later today.

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By Hope Nelson shop’s annual winter break, owner Liz Davis announced on her blog that the Godmother wouldn’t be reopening as n no time at all, spring turns to summer and mild usual in the spring and would instead open itself up to weather turns into a heat wave. Here are a handful new buyers. While it would appear that the latter remains Iof options to cool off on a hot summer’s day — or the case, the shop has reopened to fans for the foreseeable any time, regardless of season. future. Specializing in unique and interesting flavors, the Dairy Casa Rosada, 111 S. Payne St. Godmother always offers something exciting for tasters to Named after the Argentine prsmesidential mansion, Casa try. What is on tap today may not be available tomorrow, Rosada — or “Pink House” — offers treats fit for heads of or by the weekend, but with flavors running the gamut state. Situated just off of King Street in Old Town, the from seasonal strawberry to an Earth Day-friendly Crunchy gelato purveyor offers up a multitude of flavors to meet Granola, your options will always be good ones. every palate, from deep and creamy to a light-tasting sorbet to non-dairy options. Nicecream Factory, 726 King St. As with many ice cream and gelato shops The newest ice-cream shop on King Street is now open around town, the menu rotates with the sea- and offering up a plethora of options. Walk into the store Appetite sons and more frequently, so don’t get too and it’s clear that the business does things a little differ- attached to any of the flavors on the daily ently: Instead of scooping out premade ice cream, employ- docket. But some you should keep an eye out for: ees flash-freeze treats on the spot using liquid nitrogen. Sambayon, mint granizado, and an all-American favorite, The menu rotates weekly; some of this week’s flavors PB&J. range from pina colada to butter toffee pecan to dark choco- late sea salt. Pop in and get some flash-frozen entertain- The Dairy Godmother, ment with your afternoon snack. Situated just off of King Street, Casa Rosada 2310 Mount Vernon Ave. Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista blog, lo- The Dairy Godmother has had a fraught time of it since cated at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any time at offers up a multitude of gelato flavors to meet the beginning of the year. During the longtime custard [email protected]. every palate. Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements Alexandria and learn the actual worked in the Mansion House at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. history behind the TV show. Short hospital, and Jane Woolsey, who Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two tours are $15, private tours for five served at the Fairfax Seminary weeks before event. are $149. Visit hospital. Admission is $2. Visit www.dcmilitarytour.com for more www.alexandriava.gov/lyceum. The Lyceum: 175 Years of Local Shield of Earth: Defending the ONGOING History. Ongoing, Monday-Saturday Heart of the Union exhibit. Kiln Club Show. 7:30-10 p.m. through 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Ongoing, museum hours Tuesday May 29 at the Scope Gallery, 105 N. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington through Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Union Street, ground floor Studio 19. St. On view in the museum’s Sundays, noon-5 p.m. at Fort Ward The “Better than Brunch: Mother’s Coldsmith Gallery, the historical Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road. Day Originals” Kiln Club show. Call objects and images featured Highlights of the exhibition include 703-548-6288, or visit represent The Lyceum, the military passes issued by Provost scopegallery.org. community at work, and Marshal’s Office, construction tools, Levels of Abstraction Art. Through commemorations and celebrations. and original photographs of some of May 31, various times at Broadway Throughout the exhibition, visitors Washington’s defenders. 703-746- Gallery, 5641-B General Washington are invited to “be the curator” and 4848 or www.fortward.org. Drive. Featuring the works of Hiromi think about why the various artifacts Who These Wounded Are: The Ashlin, Genna Gurvich, Sandi Ritchie are in the museum’s collection, and Extraordinary Stories of the Miller, and Buck Nelligan. Visit about how tangible representatives of Mansion House Hospital www.broadwaygallery.net or call the past help tell the story of exhibit. Ongoing, Tuesday through 703-450-8005. Alexandria’s history. Free. Visit Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, Gods, Heroes, and Fools. Various www.alexandriahistory.org. noon-4 p.m. at the Carlyle House times through June 4 at the Torpedo Pick-Up Hockey. Ongoing, Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. Factory Art Center, Studio 21, 105 “Fundred” Dollar Bills Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m.- Come see the site that inspired North Union St. Artist Lesa Cook sets 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon Ice Skating, “Mercy Street,” the new PBS’ series the Greek and Roman gods into a On Thursday, May 25 creator Mel Chin presents the 2017 Belle View Blvd. Play hockey inspired by real events that took contemporary context in “Gods, Fundred Dollar Bill Project, 7 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory, with other hockey buffs, hitting slap place at Carlyle House. Heroes, and Fools. Visit 105 North Union St., Studio 8. Visitors will be invited to shots and learning puck handling www.carlylehouse.org or call 703- www.theartleague.org or call 703- skills that the pros use. Players must 549-2997 683-1780. learn about the project, share their thoughts, and create have full equipment. 16 and older. Color Disorder Exhibit. Ongoing, “Master Class” on Stage. Through their own unique Fundred, a currency of imagination. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Thursday through Sunday, noon-4 June 11, 7 p.m. at Metrostage, 1201 Exhibit runs through June 30. Visit torpedofactory.org. rec/mtvernon/ or call 703-768-3224. p.m., Sundays, noon-4 p.m. at the N. Royal St. Music direction by Medical Care for the Civil War The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. A Joseph Walsh, featuring Ilona Soldier Exhibit. Ongoing at the joint exhibition of artists Katie Baines Dulaski as Maria Callas in Terrence Costumes of Mercy Street. Through farmersmarkets/mtvernonmkt.htm. Fort Ward museum, 4301 W. and Amy Chan who use diverse McNally’s valentine to “La Divina.” Sept. 1, at The Lyceum: Alexandria’s All the President’s Pups. Saturdays Braddock Road. ongoing exhibit painting materials such as acrylic, Call 703-548-9044 or visit History Museum, 201 S. Washington 10 a.m. at George Washington’s which features original medical gouache, airbrush and screen print to www.metrostage.org. St. To learn more about The Lyceum, Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon instruments and equipment from the build energized abstract paintings. Native Plants, Herbs, and visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum or call Highway, Mount Vernon. All the Civil War period and information on www.nfaa.org or 703-548-0035. Heirloom Tomatoes. Various 703-746-4994. President’s Pups Walking Tour, along Union Army hospital sites in French Movie Night. Every Thursday, times through mid June at Mount Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Relics. the way, learn about George Alexandria. Free. Visit 7 p.m. in the back room of Fontaine Vernon Unitarian Church Various times through Labor Day at Washington’s love for dogs, his dogs’ www.alexandriava.gov/fortward. Caffe and Creperie, 119 S. Royal St. Greenhouse, 1909 Windmill Lane. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. unusual names, and his efforts to Alexandria’s Nurses and Hospitals View a French film. Free, no Visit www.mvuc.org. Royal St. Learn the history of the improve the quality of his hunting During the Civil War. Ongoing at reservation necessary. Call 703-535- Flora and Fauna Artshow. Through museum, the purchase and see the dogs through breeding. $7. Visit The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. 8151 or visit June 25, various times at Potomac original woodwork. Call 703-746- www.mountvernon.org. An exhibit on the life of Clarissa www.fontainecaffe.com/ Fiber Arts Gallery, Torpedo Factory 4242 or visit Mercy in Alexandria Walking Jones, a nurse at The Lyceum reviews.html. Art Center, Studio 29, 105 N. Union www.gadsbystavern.org. Tour. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at hospital during the Civil War. The Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees St. This show will highlight the work Mount Vernon Farmers Market. 8 Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King true story of a nurse in Alexandria of Alexandria in the War of of artists Jeanne Bohlen and Floris a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesdays, through St. Experience an inside access tour during the war, drawing parallels 1812. Wednesday- Saturday, 10 Flam. Visit Dec. 14. Fresh local food, artisan of 19th century Alexandria. Inspired with characters portrayed in the PBS a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee- www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or crafts. Sherwood Library, 2501 by the PBS mini-series “Mercy drama “Mercy Street,” with Fendall House and Gardens, 614 call 703-548-0935. Sherwood Hall Lane. Visit Street,” accompany a trained military references to the experiences of other See Calendar, Page 16 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ historian through Civil War-era nurses, such as Anne Reading, who www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 15 Fresh Jumbo Summer Fun Soft Shell Crabs

Restaurant Spring & Summer Specials • Cold Soup Trio • Stuffed Avocado with Crabmeat • Cold Salmon Platter • Asparagus with Fresh Smoked Trout El Galeon Ship Tour the El Galeon Ship, May 25-29 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the City of Alexandria Marina. This is a replica of a 16th century Spanish sailing cargo vessel, 170 feet long and 125 feet tall. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children five and under. Visit www.fundacionnaovictoria.org. 127 N. Washington St., Alexandria • 703-548-4661 From Page 13 occurred in Alexandria. Find each day at Fort Ward Museum and Smoke-Free Restaurant dioramas, newspaper articles and Historic Site, 4301 West Braddock www.lerefugealexandria.com Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the more Free. Visit Road. Camp participants will explore experiences of the Lee family in www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. life during the Civil War through fun Alexandria during the War of 1812 Wake Up Wednesdays featuring The and educational activities such as examines the contributions of Pop Up Cafe. 7-9:30 a.m. on drilling and marching, hands-on craft th Alexandria’s citizens during the Wednesday’s near the King Street lessons, 19 -century games, and conflict that led to the writing of our Tunnel - Carlyle Entrance located learning from guest reenactors. Ages national anthem through the lives of near 2000 Duke Street near Motley 9-12. Call 703-746-4848 or visit this iconic Virginia family. Visit Fool. The cafe will feature coffee, live www.fortward.org. www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703- music to help commuters start the day off right and donuts from Sugar 548-1789. JULY 13-29 Alexandria Cars and Coffee invites Shack. [email protected] car enthusiasts to meet for coffee at By the Seashore. 6-8 p.m. at The Lab at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. Lane. Produced by Arts on the Owners of classic cars, hot rods, Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Horizon. Using an imaginative mix of exotic cars, motorcycles and more every third Friday at Hollin Hall puppetry, movement, and sound, this meet to share car stories and drink Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah sensory-filled production is coffee. Group meets the first Sunday Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call specifically designed for babies and of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. 703-765-4573. young toddlers. Visit Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a www.artsonthehorizon.org. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 12- range of open life drawing sessions for anyone to develop life-drawing 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. JULY 17-21 Braddock Road. An anniversary skills further. Drop-in for the session exhibit of objects from the Fort Ward and bring supplies to draw or paint Del Ray Artisans 2017 Summer Art collection. Free. Visit fortward.org or live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. Camp. All day at Del Ray Artisans call 703-746-4848. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Dinner for the Washingtons. 12 Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Ages 8-14 are invited to spend one p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Ave. Visit week creating art and architecture, Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a followed by a one-day gallery show. Memorial Highway. A walking tour schedule. All art supplies and snacks are that goes behind the scenes to find The Harmony Heritage Singers provided. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/ out how food was prepared and (Mount Vernon Chapter of event/Art-Camp-2017. served before the era of microwaves Barbershop Harmony Society), a and TV dinners. $5 in addition to daytime, a cappella, Chorus, nd th JULY 24-28 estate admission. Visit rehearses on the 2 and 4 www.mountvernon.org. Tuesdays, monthly, at Sherwood Hall Del Ray Artisans 2017 Summer Art Second Thursday Music. Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Camp. All day at Del Ray Artisans Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 p.m. Hall Lane, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Newcomers gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Second Thursday of every month. welcome for fun or to book for a Ages 8-14 are invited to spend one Visit nvfaa.org to view concert performance. Visit week creating art and architecture, calendar and listen to upcoming www.HHSingers.org, or call Bruce at followed by a one-day gallery show. Second Thursday Music artists. 703-352-5271. All art supplies and snacks are The Monday Morning Birdwalk provided. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/ event/Art-Camp-2017. takes place weekly, rain or shine MAY 31-AUG. 25 (except during electrical storms, Summer Theatre Camps. Various strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. THURSDAY/MAY 25 (8 a.m. November through March), is times at the Little Theatre of free, requires no reservation and is Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Preschool- Taste of Mount Vernon . 5:30-7:30 open to all. Birders meet in the 8th graders can learn acting, musical p.m. at Mount Vernon Governmental parking lot at the park’s entrance at theatre, dancing, improv, Center, 2511 Parkers Lane. Call 703- 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions Shakespeare, film making. Visit 360-8400. to park staff during normal business www.thelittletheatre.com or call 703- Tour the Murray-Dick-Fawcett hours at 703-768-2525. 683-5778. House. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 517 Prince th Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at St. Enjoy an advance look at this 18 - century house, recently purchased Alexandria Archaeology Museum, JUNE 26-28 105 North Union St., #327. Learn Exp. 6/30/17 more about the Civil War as it Civil War Mini-Camp. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. See Calendar, Page 18 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 ❖ 17 Summer Fun, Food & Entertainment

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Join This From Page 16 MAY 30-JULY 1 and now owned and operated by the City of Alexandria as the final event Ceramic Show. various times at ‘Master Class’ of Alexandria’s Preservation Month. Studio 19 of the Torpedo Factory Art $10 donation suggested. Visit Center, 105 N. Union St. The “Classic Shop.Alexandriava.gov. Wedding Whites” Ceramic Guild Story centers on opera Fundred Dollar Bill Project show at Scope Gallery. Call Scope Reception. 7 p.m. at the Torpedo Gallery at 703-548-6288, visit Factory, 105 North Union St., Studio www.scopegallery.org. diva Maria Callas teaching 8. Visitors will be invited to learn about the project, share their WEDNESDAY/MAY 31 thoughts, and create their own at Juilliard School. unique Fundred, a currency of Music and Divine Presence. 7-9 imagination. Exhibit runs through p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, June 30. Visit torpedofactory.org. 8531 Riverside Road. Experience the By Steve Hibbard connection between music and the spirit, music and our hearts, music MAY 25-29 and our souls. Visit aster Class,” presented by MetroStage www.staidansepiscopal.com. “ in Alexandria now through June 11, El Galeon Ship Tours. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. M at the City of Alexandria Marina. features soaring music, dramatic arias, Tour a replica of a 16th century SATURDAY/JUNE 3 emotional outbursts and an insight into the psyche Spanish sailing cargo vessel, 170 feet long and 125 feet tall. $10 for adults, Athenaeum Yard Sale. 8:30-11:30 of diva Maria Callas. Playwright Terrence McNally $5 for children ages 5-12. Visit a.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince puts “La Divina” center stage as she inspires, prods Photo by Chris Banks www.fundacionnaovictoria.org. St. For sale, art and historical artifacts covering their 52-year and terrorizes her students into giving the perfor- Ayana Reed and Ilona Dulaski star in history as an organization and 150- mance of their lives, all the while revealing her own “Master Class” at MetroStage in DEADLINE MAY 26 year historic building. Visit life on the stage with memories from “La Scala,” her Alexandria Beautification Awards. www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. marriages and her art. The play directed by Nick challenge in ‘Master Class’ was being true to that The City of Alexandria’s Clean the Bay. 9 a.m.-noon at Huntley Beautification Commission is Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Olcott was inspired by a series of master classes that insight of artistry and not come across as pedantic accepting nominations for the 2017 The Fairfax County Park Authority is Callas conducted at the Juilliard School at the end or a bullying Diva.” Alexandria Beautification Awards. partnering with the Chesapeake Bay of her career. Music director and actor Joseph Walsh is playing Nomination forms are available by Foundation to pick up litter and visiting www.alexandriava.gov/ debris in Fairfax County waterways. According to Carolyn Griffin, producing artistic the role of Manny, the piano accompanist for the Beautification. Call 703-768-2525 or visit director of MetroStage: “For theatre lovers, plays master classes. “He is likely on the faculty at The www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ huntley-meadows-park. about theatre or the arts or the artists are always Juilliard School and works regularly as a coach for FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 26-27 City and Museum Tour. 10:30 a.m.- crowd pleasers and audience favorites. And when the singers,” he said. A coach in the opera world helps Middle East Food Festival and noon at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the artist is a diva like Maria Callas with such an singers with musicality, languages, diction and Bazaar. Friday at 6 p.m. and 134 North Royal St. The Alexandria extraordinary story to tell both personally and pro- breathing, and playing the orchestra part for them. Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Aphraim Commission for Women and Historic Syriac Orthodox Church, 6200 Indian Alexandria presenting the 2017 fessionally, the audience is riveted by the unfolding “This is what I do in life so the part is easy for me Run Parkway. Freshly cooked with Alexandria Women’s History Guided drama.” to relate to. Manny is supportive of the singers and chicken and beef shwarma, kabobs, Tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum She added: “So choosing a play like ‘Master Class’ at the same time very enthusiastic that a legend like falafel, manaeesh, fataayer, sweets, and Alexandria City. Email and more. Call 703-785-8457. [email protected] or call by a renowned playwright like Terrence McNally, fa- Maria Callas is in his midst,” he added. 703-566-0856. mous for everything from ‘Lisbon Traviata’ to ‘Rag- He said while he is trained as a pianist and coach, Wine on the Water. 6-8 p.m. at time,’ it seems almost inevitable. It is great to fi- he is not trained as an actor, “so it was quite a chal- SATURDAY/MAY 27 Alexandria’s Waterfront, 211 N. Stratford Pool Reopening. 10:30 Union St. Come out to the nally have the beloved Washington actor Ilona lenge knowing that I was on stage throughout the a.m.-9 p.m. at Stratford Recreation Alexandria’s waterfront for an Dulaski debuting on our stage as ‘La Divina.’ Having entire play and had to interact and react at each Association, 2300 Brinitzer Way. evening of wine/charcuterie, music, two well-known opera professors, Nick Olcott and moment,” he said. “Manny is often a comic relief to Grand reopening of the new, silent/live auctions, wooden boats expansive facilities at SRA pool, open and camaraderie. $85 advance, $100 Joseph Walsh, direct and music direct, and casting the intensity of Callas. It has truly been an honor to the public. Live music at 3 p.m. at door. Visit opera students or recent grads in the student roles and thrill for me to watch Ilona and the talented Free. Email [email protected]. www.alexandriaseaport.org. made the whole experience feel very real and au- young singers develop and display their characters.” Vacation for Less Lecture. 11 a.m.-1 Evening Tour with Martha p.m. at the Alexandria Black History Washington. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at thentic. And to have our set design modeled after Emily Honzel is playing the first soprano role of Museum, 902 Wythe St. Bernadette George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the recital hall at the University of Maryland com- Sophie as a younger version of herself. “She is eager Champion will discuss how to 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Mount pleted the picture.” to please and has a lot to learn,” she said. “Her ex- maximize spending power, support Vernon. Greet Lady Washington Black owned businesses, and look while enjoying refreshments and live Playing the title character of Maria Callas, who citement at working with Maria Callas, as well as beyond traditional itineraries to music. $28. Visit died of a heart attack at age 53, is Dulaski. She said the honor of being chosen to perform in a presti- include: African and African www.mountvernon.org. Callas’s mother heard her sing when she was very gious Master Class, are both chipped away slowly American related history, internet “Thanks For All The Fish” Exhibit. deals, restrictions, exceptions, and 7-9 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, young and decided to make her an opera star and throughout the course of the session. But by the time the fine print. Call 703-746-4356. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Exhibit thought Greece was the place to be. she leaves the stage, she’s learned a thing or two showcases the artwork of members who have made exceptional Commenting about her character, she said: “This about respect for Maria Callas and, most importantly, MONDAY/MAY 29 volunteer contributions to support play ‘Master Class’ is my journey from a fat young, the music.” Vietnam War Memorial Day Del Ray Artisans. Visit ugly girl who had no friends, all the way up to when She said her biggest challenge was reciting the line, Ceremony. 11 a.m. at the Mount www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. I became a star, when I became very, very thin — “This is hard,” she said. Sophie says it as a response Vernon Recreation Center at 2701 Commonwealth Ave. “Friends of APPLY BY JUNE 4 Audrey Hepburn thin — and I met Aristotle Onassis to Maria Callas explaining the English translations Captain Rocky Versace” invite the on board his yacht, the Christina, while I was mar- of Sophie’s Italian aria, she said. “The line seems so public to honor the 67 Alexandrians Call for Artists. The City of ried to Battista Meneghini.” obviously a faux pas in the land of opera singers that who made the ultimate sacrifice Alexandria’s Office of the Arts invites during the Vietnam War featuring a artists and artist teams living and She said Callas and Onassis had a lifelong, pas- it hurts a little every night to say it,” she said. “I had performance by The Old Guard Fife working in Virginia, Maryland, and sionate affair while he was the richest ship magnate to work to understand Sophie’s motivation behind and Drum Corps. Visit the District of Columbia to submit in Greece and she was the most famous opera singer the line — rooted in her desire to garner sympathy www.virginia.org. their qualifications for a temporary Memorial Day Jazz Festival. 1 p.m. public art project for the Duke Street in that country. “This play is primarily about one of from the audience, which she regards as her sup- at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Pedestrian Concourse. Contact the master classes I taught after Ari died, after he port, her defensiveness over her lack of preparation, Entertainment features U. S. Army Jimena Larson, Office of the Arts, at had married Jackie Kennedy when his own wife died, and her attempt to elicit compassion from the opera Blues, The Seth Kibel Quartet, The 703-746-5503 or e-mail Tom Cunningham Orchestra, Al [email protected]. and left me,” she said. “I ruined my career because diva who she idolizes.” Williams, and The Blue Crescent of him; I gave him everything, everything.” Syncopators. Visit SUNDAY/JUNE 4 www.visitalexandriava.com/events. The challenge was being true to the script, but MetroStage is presenting “Master Class” now through Tiny Dancers. 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 also true to Callas, whom she calls an absolutely June 11, 2017. Performances are Wednesdays, Thurs- p.m. at West Potomac High School, breathtaking human being, singer and artist, she days and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 TUESDAY/MAY 30 6500 Quander Road. Nearly 300 said. “Her artistry and deep emotion to ‘finding the p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are Spanish Wine Dinner. 7 p.m. at the young dancers will do a Del Ray Cafe 205 E Howell Ave. choreographed performance of truth to the situation’ in all of her performances in $55 to $60 with student and active military and group Marqués de Cáceres Spanish Wine Cinderella, which includes ballet, tap, her many operas, was a perfection and emotional discounts available. The venue is located at 1201 North Dinner with special guest Export jazz and musical theater. Call 703- exploration of content that was unsurpassed by any Royal St. in North Old Town, Alexandria. Call the box Director Luis Burgueno. Visit 739-0900 or visit www.delraycafe.com/. www.tinydancers.com. other singer of the time, possibly ever,” she said. “The office at 703-548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org. Harrow Fair Concert. 7:30 p.m. at 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 25-31, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer Fun the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. To open run through July 15. Visit torpedofactory.org. for Tab Benoit. Visit www.Birchmere.com. SUNDAY/JUNE 11 TUESDAY/JUNE 6 Vaughn Ambrose Quartet. 4 p.m. at Meade “Red, White & Tuna.” 7-10 p.m. at Little Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 N. Alfred St. Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Friends of Part of the Jazz at Meade series of concerts. $20 United Community Ministries special showing of donation, free street parking, free intermission “Red, White & Tuna” where two actors create buffet. Call 703-549-1334. the population of Tuna, Texas. $30. Visit www.ucmagency.org/events. JULY 13-29 By the Seashore. 6-8 p.m. at The Lab at THURSDAY/JUNE 8 Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane. Produced Meet the Author. 7-9 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. by Arts on the Horizon. Using an imaginative Washington St. Meet Vivian Thomson, former mix of puppetry, movement, and sound, this state air board member during the Alexandria, sensory-filled production is specifically designed Wise and Roda issues, as she presents her new for babies and young toddlers. Visit book, “Climate of Capitulation,” which narrates www.artsonthehorizon.org. both scientifically and politically these three cases. Visit www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum or call 703-838-4994. JUNE 27-JULY 30 Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. Various times at the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Street, FRIDAY/JUNE 9 ground floor Studio 29. Show is called “Under Art on the Vine. 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Torpedo the Big Top,” highlighting the work of three Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Art auction featured artists: Janet Barnard, Paige Garber, and wine tasting party. $55. Must be 21+ to and Anne-Sanderoff Walker. Call 703-548-0935, attend. Call 703-683-1780. or visit www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 30-JULY 1 Civil War Camp Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Celebrate American Freedom. 6-9:45 p.m. at Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road. This annual George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 living history event features military and civilian Mount Vernon Highway, Mount Vernon. reenactors in camp settings. Suggested donation Fireworks choreographed to patriotic music. is $2 per person or $5 per family. The program $30-$34 for adults and $20-$24 for youth. Visit is weather dependent. Call 703-746-4848, or www.mountvernon.org/herbthyme. visit www.fortward.org. Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival. 10-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Food, TUESDAY/JULY 4 beverages and snacks provided by Bunny & the Independence Day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at George Bear Food Festival; Rockland’s BBQ and Grilling; Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Red Hook Lobster Pound; and Talk Of Di Town Vernon Highway, Mount Vernon. Event includes II. Email [email protected] or a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, call 703-836-2176. military reenactments, a special wreath-laying Artists Reception. 6-8 p.m. at the gallery, 5641- ceremony, free birthday cake for all guests. B General Washington Drive. The Light of Day Fireworks choreographed to patriotic music. exhibit featuring Michael Godfrey, Christine $18; children ages 6-11, $9; and children under Lashley, Tricia Ratliff, Rajendra KC. Exhibit will 5. Visit www.mountvernon.org/herbthyme.

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Where the Bodies Are Buried Cappies Release From Page 1 Robinson Terminal South. Breen described Nominations shipbuilding as an ephemeral trade, and the ishop Ireton High School and dirt conditions that preserved the wreck at BSt. Stephen’s & St. Agnes the Hotel Indigo site were rather unique. School received Cappies Throughout the late 1700s, the cliff that Photo by Vernon Miles/Gazette Packet Awards nominations for their theatre raised the Carlyle House and other historic productions. The 18th Annual Cappies buildings high above sea level was torn Awards Gala will be held Sunday June down to fill in the bay. Breen said the labor 11. intensive work created 10 city blocks but The Cappies recognize and celebrate injured many slaves in the process. Stones high school theatre and journalism. foundations are visible in the dirt at the site, The 391 student critics from the 59 the remains of buildings from the 1780s. member schools in the National Capi- Non-human bones found there led to the tol Area Cappies Chapter voted for the conclusion that the building was likely a 2016-2017 nominations. kitchen. According to Breen, the human Jack Dewhurst, Alex Kramer, and remains found at the site were most likely Daniel Wozniak were nominated for the remains of laborers who lived nearby. special effects and or technology in St. As new waterfront continued to evolve, Stephen’s & St. Agnes School’s “The Robinson Terminal South became more in- Dr. Eleanor Breen at Robinson Terminal South. Good Woman of Setzuan.” dustrial. Around the time of the Civil War, Bobbie Benjamin, Jack Dewhurst, trail lines were laid through the site to trans- luxury townhomes, Breen said the city is opers have been helpful rather than com- and Patrick Hines were nominated for port steel. The original buildings at the site continuing to work to preserve what they bative when it comes to preserving history sets in St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes were heavily damaged by a fire that swept can area-by-area before construction sets in. on the waterfront. School’s “The Good Woman of through Old Town in 1897. Breen said even “The archeological work is ongoing,” said “When you go into Hotel Indigo, they are Setzuan.” the historic brick structure that remains Breen. “It’s difficult to predict how long it keeping the history of that ship alive and Arianna Cacic and Sophia standing on the site was likely destroyed will take, it’s being done in coordination well,” said Breen. DeLoatche were nominated for cos- and rebuilt at that time. Currently, Breen with construction. We clear an area, and “They’ve been offering a ‘Save Our Ship’ tumes in Bishop Ireton High School’s said archeologists are searching through then the construction takes place.” rate on some hotel rooms, with part of the “Damn Yankees.” records to identify the families and labor- Some in attendance questioned the wis- proceeds going to the ships’ preservation. Alek Rodriguez was nominated for ers that worked and lived at the site. dom of allowing construction to continue They were worried at first at the enormity comic actor in a musical in Bishop Now, as Robinson Terminal South is en- at the site with discoveries like the boat at of the discovery, but everyone worked to- Ireton High School’s “Damn Yankees. tering its latest phase of development as Hotel Indigo, but Breen said that the devel- gether to keep that story going.”

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LOURIE ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING When I think about being diagnosed with Good is not From Page 3 lung cancer, I don’t think, why me. I might good, where in Eisenhower was one of the main concerns think, why not me, but I definitely think, now better is of the council. what. The idea/strategy being: moving forward, expected. not recriminating or regretting backward. As “There’s still no central place,” said Coun- Popeye the Sailor man so often said: “I y’am -Thomas Fuller cilman Paul Smedberg. “Retail along side what I y’am.” Although I doubt he was talking streets might be OK, but there’s still no cen- about having lung cancer. How could he? He tral sense of place here. If we want it to be ate all that spinach, canned though it was. LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Besides, he’s a cartoon character. successful for commercial and residential And as much and as often as he ate it — purposes, we need some aspect of that. This and it always helped him overcome whatever GUTTER GUTTER concerns me. It concerns me a little bit in predicament Brutus had put him in, is as little North Potomac Yard as well. It’s great to and infrequent as I ate it. Perhaps that was have people there. But if there’s nothing because my mother cooked vegetables in a pressure cooker so by the time I saw them on there for them, nothing to draw people my plate, they no longer resembled a vegetable there, it’s another generic area occupying a nor were they the least bit appetizing. To say spot of land in northern virginia. You see a the vegetables were limp and lifeless does a dis- lot of that in Fairfax County.” service to all things characterized as ‘limp and Farner agreed, saying it’s not encourag- lifeless.’ In fact, I can still remember the first time I ate a vegetable that was not d.o.a. It was ing to new visitors to the area to see sur- at my mother-in-law’s house; she was a won- face parking lots surrounding the derful cook. She made asparagus for this Eisenhower Metro station. Farner said the memorable meal and served it in a beautiful IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS logic that office spaces should be clustered antique china serving dish. When the dish came around the Metro still makes sense, but that my way, I stuck my fork in the asparagus to it needs to be balanced with more regional serve myself and heard a sound, a poof. I was LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING taken aback, sort of. It was a sound I had never development. heard before — from a vegetable. As I learned For many on the council, tearing down that night, it was the sound of a vegetable that the outdated office buildings can’t come had not been cooked beyond its edible life. soon enough. Councilman John Chapman That’s not to imply that avoiding vegetables contributed to my diagnosis. Hardly. It simply pointed to an outdated block of buildings says that vegetables were not a part of my child- as an example. hood. Meat and potatoes were, as was my stan- “Having a modern office is key for a lot dard go-to meal: cream cheese and American of these spaces,” said Chapman. “In talking cheese on bread. It was the sandwich of my to a number of developers and folks in real youth and it has remained very much a part of my adulthood as well. It may not sound appe- estate, [some of these] buildings can’t hold tizing to you; to me, it represents all the com- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE an office anymore, not the new type of forts of home — heaven on Earth between two modern office that not only developers but slices of bread or open-faced on a bagel or companies are seeking. These buildings are English muffin. Simple but oh so effective — so far out of line that something new needs and delicious. Not to be totally oblivious to my underlying to happen there. We can’t be expecting a medical condition, I do realize that modifying company of that size to try and relocate my eating habits is a prudent and sensible con- there. We’ve been waiting for quite some sideration. However, I rationalize that need-to- time for someone to magically do that, but feed with the explanation that, as a cancer from what we hear in the development com- patient (and anyone else, really), if I am to con- tinue to attempt to thrive while I survive, I need munity that’s not going to happen.” to be happy, positive and relatively stress free. The Victory Center is further west of the TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE After all, this cancer business: characterized as area in question, but Councilwoman Redella “terminal” by my oncologist; chemotherapy ( “Del” Pepper pointed it out as another site and its well-known side effects) every five that needs to start from scratch. weeks, C.T. Scans quarterly, M.R.I.s every six months, P.E.T. and Bone scans every so often, “The Victory Center … needs to be torn face-to-face quarterly appointments with my down and to start all over again,” said Pep- oncologist and all the associated fears and anxi- per. “I think we need to keep those two in ety surrounding this rather unpleasant experi- the focus. As long as I can remember, back ence, and you can imagine, even agree per- to Vola Lawson’s days, she thought [the haps, that living in the trenches as us cancer patients do, we need help — in any number of Hoffman Site] was just about the ugliest ways; personal and professional. building and she kept wanting it redesigned. And though I am mindful of what I eat, I It was just a square box. No matter what don’t want to abuse the privilege of survival I’ve they did, it never went beyond that look. been given. I never want to take it for granted, Now here we are and we’re stuck with that especially considering my original “13-month to two-year” prognosis. By the same token, life is building. I don’t know what the answer is.” for living. As Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) said While the discussion focused around the to “Red” (Morgan Freeman) in the movie “Sha- Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. Eisenhower neighborhood, the question of wshank Redemption:” “Get busy living or get balancing land use is one with broader im- busy dying.” Since I’m in no hurry to die, I •Concrete Driveways pacts across the city. need to find a balance in how I live. Being mis- •Patios •Sidewalks erable because of what I can’t eat won’t work “This is some of the most significant land for me. I’m just not flexible/mature enough in •Stone •Brick use discussions,” said Vice Mayor Justin my eating choices; never have been. I still eat Phone: Wilson. “These are pretty dramatic. I step like a child, but now I have a man-sized VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 back and think about why we pushed for problem. www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com decades for commercial, and there’s a ne- I imagine the longer I live with cancer, the more vigilant I have to be. Then again, if it ain’t cessity for commercial and office, but how broke, is there any reason to fix it? Do I leave An expert is someone we balance land uses and making mixed use well enough alone or do I try to grow up and who knows some of the worst mis- really work … it’s a different driving ratio- eat my age, not my shoe size? I mean, I am eli- takes that can be made in his subject nale for us.” gible for Social Security. and how to avoid them. According to Moritz, the Eisenhower East Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for -Werner Heisenberg Phase One plan will be presented to the City The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 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