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Vol. 16, No.16 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. APRIL 16, 2020 Senior safety Care providers, the city. Nevertheless, facilities work to senior living facilities, protect and engage nursing homes and se- at-risk population nior services organiza- BY MISSY SCHROTT tions throughout Alex- andria are working hard One population that to protect this vulnera- has been especially hard ble population. hit by the coronavirus is While seniors are adults age 65 and older. already at-risk because It’s unclear how of their age, many also many older Alexandri- have underlying medi- ans have tested posi- cal conditions, such as tive for COVID-19, as heart or lung disease, the Alexandria Health that put them at a high- Department is not reer risk for developing leasing personal infor- more serious complica- mation, including age, about the 248 cases in SEE SAFETY | 9 PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN The Birchmere had to cancel or postpone all shows through May and let go of the majority of its staff after the coronavirus hit. Council discusses revised budget Live from quarantine Staff presents board and re-evaluating Local arts organizations struggled to get refunds for tick- INSIDE FY2021 funding what FY2021 would look adapt to social distancing ets they purchased months ago. cuts to city leaders like for the city. Jinks’ BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN In the age of social distanc- Crime BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN budget version 2.0 totals ing, the figurative thousand Resident arrested for violating $753.3 million, a 5.8 per- On Tuesday evening, the miles of Carlton’s biggest hit are quarantine order in Hawaii. After releasing a recent reduction from the night singer-songwriter Vanes- suddenly a harsh reality. Page 4 vised FY2021 budget original $799.9 million sa Carlton was scheduled to per- The global pandemic is hit- with significant cuts proposed FY2021 bud- form at the Birchmere, the seats ting hard across the entertain- and changes on April 7, get. and stage at the venerable music ment industry, and local theaters Seniors City Manager Mark Jinks “In mid-February I hall were empty. and live music venues are feeling Help older Alexandrians stay and city finance staff presented a budget of Due to social distancing mea- the effects even more acutely. connected while isolating. brought the budget be- approximately $800 mil- sures put in place to combat the “There’s a lot of small great Page 13 fore council on Tuesday. lion. The economy was coronavirus, live music venues clubs that are not gonna make it The financial and growing, things were across the country have been through this,” Greg Oelze, own- economic fallout from looking good. We looked forced to push back or cancel er of the Birchmere, said. the coronavirus outbreak to make some enhance- shows and let go of their staff. “I just started my 54th year Arts was significant enough ments and some addi- Theaters have stopped perfor- at the Birchmere and I’ve had Review of the Strokes' "The to warrant city staff go- mances halfway through their New Abnormal." ing back to the drawing SEE BUDGET | 10 seasonal runs. Audiences have SEE ARTS | 5 Page 15 2 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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6107 Fairview Drive Alexandria, VA 22315 4 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES WEEKLY BRIEFING CRIME Health department Alexandria woman arrested in reports four COVID-19 Hawaii for quarantine violation An Alexandria woman As of April 1, any person initiated where they were fatalities in Alexandria was arrested in Hawaii on traveling between any of informed again of the 14- April 10 for disobeying the the Hawaiian Islands is day quarantine order and A little over a month cases in the city continues state’s quarantine orders, also required to self-quar- advised to proceed directly since the Alexandria to increase, a new mod- according to a news release antine. to their accommodations.” Health Department re- el from the University of from the Kauai Police De- Marvin and Schwarze Less than two hours ported the first case of Virginia’s Biocomplexity partment. traveled on a Southwest later, a Kauai police offi- COVID-19 Alexandria, the Institute and the nonprofit Kauai police arrested Airlines flight from the cer spotted Marvin and city has reached 248 cas- RAND Corporation reveals 31-year-old Desiree Marvin island Oahu to Lihue Air- Schwarze’s unoccupied es and four fatalities as of that physical distancing is of Alexandria and 36-year- port on the island Kauai. rental vehicle in a Foodland press time. helping to slow the spread old Hawaii resident Adam While stopped at an air- parking lot at the northern The increase in posi- of the virus statewide, Schwarze after they ig- port checkpoint, they were part of the island. Upon ex- tive cases could be due to according to the release. nored orders to immediately informed of the self-quar- iting the grocery store, they both more testing capacity Data indicates that social self-quarantine, according antine order and told to go were arrested and taken to through private healthcare distancing measures put to the release. directly to their intended jail, where they posted bail. providers and increased in place on March 15 are For several weeks, Ha- lodging. Marvin and Schwarze community transmission, making a difference. waii’s governor has is- “After driving away from have an upcoming court date according to a news re- For daily updates on sued mandates attempting the checkpoint, they were where they will be charged lease. However, an aver- COVID-19 in Alexandria, to prevent the spread of observed turning in the with a misdemeanor for the age of four out of five tests go to www.alextimes. COVID-19, including a 14- opposite direction of their violation. If convicted, they have come back negative, com/2020/04/coronavi- day self-quarantine for vis- stated accommodations,” face a possible fine of $5,000 according to the release. rus-in-alexandria. itors and residents return- the release stated. “A traf- and up to one year in prison. Although the number of [email protected] ing from outside the state. fic stop was subsequently [email protected]

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ARTS FROM | 1 ly reconsider a meticulously club, is that they come in and [my employees] on, although raised $41,850 of its $50,000 planned tour schedule. nothing’s changed. It’s like a we weren’t open, because I funding goal. Contributions some ups and downs and “If your restaurant [re] routine, you know?” figured nobody was really can be made at www.gofund- whatever, but I’ve never seen opens, you can call your staff Unfortunately, the coro- panicking,” Oelze said. “Then me.com/f/support-staff-of- anything like this,” Oelze and maybe have your place navirus has done nothing but I had to let everybody go.” the-birchmere. continued. “I don’t know how ready in a week or so,” Oelze disrupt routines, and that’s Oelze started a Go Fund Although he has managed long I can keep my manage- said. “But we’re dealing with forced Oelze, like a lot of Me campaign to raise mon- to keep eight managers on ment staff together. There’s bands that have tours, so it venue owners, to make tough ey for his wage staff, tip staff his payroll, they are not go- absolutely no income.” takes sometimes a month to decisions. and “kitchen kids.” As of Oelze is confident the get a tour together.” “The first two weeks I kept press time, the campaign had SEE ARTS | 6 Birchmere will make it The Birchmere’s full May through these tough fi- schedule will now have to be nancial times. He owns the pushed back, and Oelze still building and has no debt to isn’t certain if his June shows pay off, and, besides that, he are safe either, he said. doesn’t plan on giving up on The Birchmere is enough a place in which he’s invested of an institution that artists more than 50 years. have remained loyal to the “Birchmere is not going to venue, even in these trying go out of business. That I can times. Some artists, includ- promise people,” Oelze said. ing Gordon Lightfoot, have “I’m scared, but I’m not gon- called to reschedule shows na hang it up though because for dates in the fall, winter Here’s how The Peele Group has been I’m too proud of the place.” and even early in 2021. working during these trying times! At first, Oelze cancelled Oelze’s main concern is shows two weeks out, but his employees, many of whom soon the reality of the sit- have been at the Birchmere Buying and Selling a Home During COVID-19 uation set in. He cancelled for upwards of 20 years. A Safe and Seamless Experience with McEnearney Associates every show through the “The secret to the Birch- middle of April. Then Gov. mere’s success is my staff,” Serving our clients and communities for the past 40 years is at the Ralph Northam issued a stay Oelze said. “Everybody’s core of everything we do at McEnearney Associates. We know we're at home order until June 10, been there 20 years and that’s all coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. To best protect our clients and Oelze had to drastical- what the bands like about the and our community, we suspended traditional public and broker opens well in advance of government requirements to do so. Our Associates are creating great virtual tours that are distributed digitally and are still currently showing properties to serious buyers by appointment only in those areas where that is still permissible. While our physical offices are currently closed to the public, we are fully open for business virtually and available to connect with you.

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PHOTO/OFFICE OF THE ARTS The city's Office of the Arts has started working with artists to stream performances live on Instagram. 6 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

PHOTOS/CODY MELLO-KLEIN Left: The global pandemic hasn't diminished actors' enthusiasm for the Little Theatre of Alexandria's summer musical, "Sister Act." Right: Although Birchmere owner Greg Oelze is confident his venue will weather the storm, he's concerned about small local venues in the area.

ARTS FROM | 5 done a long time ago.” connection built between and Magnolias” was cancelled most of the people who are Like live music, theater performers and the audience halfway through its run on in charge of managing LTA ing into work at the venue venues are also suffering and a communal one built the stage. Two other upcom- all have other full-time jobs, every day “because I really right now, as the live theater among audience members. ing shows – “Blue Stockings,” and now suddenly this has don’t want them to,” Oelze experience is based around On March 23, the Little which was in rehearsals and pushed its way to its own said. Instead, they are doing forging in-person connec- Theatre of Alexandria notified set to start on April 25, and full-time job,” LTA President odd jobs that “should’ve been tions. There’s the emotional its patrons that “Moonlight “Neil Simon’s Rumors” – were Russell Wyland said. cancelled as well, along with Fortunately, LTA has been upcoming classes. somewhat able to adapt its HELPING MORE HOME BUYERS Unlike the Birchmere, LTA process in the age of social The Federal Savings Bank gives you more access to competitive is primarily volunteer-run, distancing. mortgage rates and a full suite of mortgage options. which presented challenges Teachers and camp coun- for the board. “I have a full-time job … SEE ARTS | 7 EXPRESS LOAN APPROVAL • Get your mortgage application fully underwritten up front and receive a loan commitment from the bank. You’ll then be quickly “clear to close” once you find the right home. Heating & Air Conditioning 703-683-1996 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

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ARTS FROM | 6 selors have already started offering classes and camp programs online. And LTA still plans on moving forward with its summer musical, “Sister Act,” which is set to run from July 25 to Aug. 15. Amazing “It seems like it would be much more dire in a lot Arlo of ways because it’s a live This sweet guy performance venue, but it’s is so loving and kind of fascinating watching handsome. His the way people have sort of ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEKforever family adapted without completely PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN will have a ball! giving up,” Rachel Alberts, In more than 50 years as owner of the Birchmere, Oelze said he hasn't head of public relations for seen anything as detrimental to his business as the coronavirus. Due to COVID-19 we are only doing adoptions by appointment. For more LTA, said. information contact King Street Cats: Instead of auditioning in been able to retain its three do. That’s kind like our mis- [email protected]. person, actors have been au- full-time employees – all of sion. But the other one was to ditioning through Zoom calls, whom are working remotely. pay artists,” Ruggiero said. and although it’s been a new The LTA has offered pa- The series produces simul- experience for LTA, Wyland trons three different options taneously intimate and in- was surprised to learn that, for when it comes to tickets for clusive performances, broad- many actors, remote audition- cancelled shows. Patrons can cast directly from the artists’ ing was already the norm. donate the cost of the ticket homes to local audiences and “Several actors have told to LTA, get a total refund or music lovers across the coun- me they audition for things get credit to put toward an try. A performance by the Eric by Zoom up in New York all upcoming show. So far, about Byrd Trio reached more than the time, so converting has 50 percent of patrons have 1,000 people. actually been more painful donated the cost of their “Artists have been so to us than to the actors,” Wy- tickets to LTA, Wyland said. amazing of sharing their time land said. The city’s Office of the~ andPhoenix their talent ~ and their Once there is a cast in Arts has also Thefound pets-in-waiting creative arehomes,” asking Santa Ruggiero for a home said. of their “This own this holiday. Your donation sustains them while they wait. place, the team behind “Sister solutions in trying times, in- is now becoming a very per- ~ Special Needs ~ Act” will have to figure out cluding an Arts at Home seAlexandriaAnimals.org/Donate- sonal experience that folks are ~ Canine Health Care ~ what they can and can’t do re- ries that features weekly per- seeing703-746-4774 where peopleExtra are living patience may be required to adopt Flash. At motely. Rehearsing songs and formances from local artists and where they really do their THANK YOU agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to doing early character work streamed live on Instagram. work a lot of the time.” provides Shelter pets with needed procedures. can both be done remotely, The idea came out of For weekly schedules and slow down. which will give the team more necessity, Diane Ruggiero, details on where to findThis each puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair time before it has to consider deputy director of the Rec- program, follow @alexartHe’s lost- a leg, but gained perspective on what’s drastically altering its pro- reation, Parks and Cultural soffice on Instagram.“pulmonic stenosis”, with donations from Alexandrians. cesses. Wyland hopes to start Activities Department, said. One question remains:important; be~ happy Easter each Week day, and Bunny love those Girl ~ Your five-dollar donation adds to Sarah’s Fund and small group rehearsals in City staff had planned on After the coronavirus,around will you. FlashHippity-Hoppity well knows little Midnight this says credo, she doesn’t and mind hopes trying Virtual Adoptions...as long as the snuggles she gets from her new the theatre by mid-June but recording and broadcasting audiences want to returntogether to with contributions of others, ensures that for a home of his own family to areshare 100% real-time. the love. acknowledged that circum- a performance from David theaters and live music ven- medical care is there when needed. stances could still change to Schulman at the Torpedo ues? Storm clouds are still At 8 years old, this lovely Labrador still has the energy of a youngster, and a love of toys too. the point where that wouldn’t Factory, before Northam’s overhead and the peakForFOR in MOREnew iNF oINFORMATION about alexa ABOUT SARAH’SNdria’ FUND,S adoptable PLEASE CALL be possible. stay at home order halt- coronavirus cases isn't expect- If you’re looking for a stay-at-home friend who will help you stay 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE “First and foremost we ed those plans. The Office ed in Virginia until the end of on-the-move, check out AWLA’s Virtual Adoption process! want people to be healthy, of the Arts worked with April, but local venue owners AlexandriaAnimals.org/VirtualAdoptions THANk yOU and if that means – heaven Schulman, who didn’t even are hesitantly hopeful. tHaNK YouTHANK YOU forbid – at some point we have an Instagram account, “Theater has always been The Alexandria Animal Shelter’sDiann Carlson Pet of the have to cancel our summer to create an account and something that Thecan Alexandriatouch Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Associate Broker • Weichert musical, then that’s what we stream his performance re- on or trigger emotions,WeekWeek isis help sponsoredsponsored byby DiannDiann Hicks,Hicks Carlson,finding Old Town have to do,” Wyland said. motely, Ruggiero said. people understandfinding thehomes world homes for pets for andpets humans,and humans, alike. alike. 703-628-2440 Wyland and Alberts noted “We kind of have two agen- around them, and maybe we’ll that due to a sizable invest- das with this: One was to give come out of this and we’ll re- www.diannhicks.coThe Alexandria Animalm Shelter’s ment account, LTA is not our community a chance to alize how important that is. I Pet of the Week is brought to you by Diann Carlson, finding homes hope,” Wyland said. struggling to keep the lights engage with quality arts pro- for pets and people, too. on at the moment. It has grams because that’s what we [email protected] 8 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Wear a mask. Save a life. One of the best ways to ex- mask-wearers will be en- ercise caution and help slow tered in a drawing for a lo- the spread of the coronavirus cal restaurant gift card. is to wear a facemask when This first week, we've you must go out in public. included the photos of 12 The Centers for Disease masked Alexandrians, from Control and Prevention has local politicians to business recommended wearing cloth and community leaders. To face coverings in public to enter the competition, email slow the spread of the virus the names of as many masked from people who don't know Alexandrians as you can iden- they have the virus to others tify to mschrott@alextimes. in the community. com. The readers who correct- To encourage residents ly identify the most people will to wear masks, the Alex- be entered in a drawing for a andria Times is launching $50 gift card to various local a new competition. Each restaurants, beginning this week for the next sever- week with Chadwicks. The al weeks, we will publish a winner will be announced in photo spread of well-known next week's paper and notified Alexandrians wearing face- by email. masks. The readers who are Stay safe, and happy able to identify the most guessing! Business mask pledge We are offering local businesses the chance to publicly state that they will require their employees to wear facemasks while at work through June 10 or the conclusion of Northam’s stay at home order. Email mschrott@ alextimes.com to take the pledge. The following establishments have taken the pledge: Alexandria Cupcake 1022 King St. Balducci's 600 Franklin St. Bastille Brasserie & Bar 606 N. 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BUDGET FROM | 1 It’s worth noting, however, diture increases, capital im- that while the 2-cent increase We are deferring capital – and provement projects and the tional capital investments,” in the real estate tax rate has proposed 2-cent real estate Jinks told council. “Well, a been shelved for this year, the we’re deferring a lot of it – and tax increase. few weeks later, that budget property value assessments we know for sure, because Mayor Justin Wilson ac- was history, and we had to go – which took place before the we know from experience, that that knowledged the city’s tight back to the drawing board.” economic downturn – will not capital is going to get more expensive timeline but questioned sev- Between the current fiscal be revised. eral assumptions made by city year and the end of FY2021, The city is operating with every single year we defer it.” staff. the city expects a combined a set of revenue assumptions, – Mayor Justin Wilson “… We are necessarily as- $92.2 million revenue short- Morgan Routt, director of suming that anything that fall, with a $35.8 million gap management and budget, said was supplemental and pro- in FY2020 and a $56.4 million at the council meeting: that ity of the crisis is still un- reductions, Routt said. posed for addition in this gap projected for FY2021. the current economic crisis known, the long-term im- “If we were to implement budget is of less importance Dramatic reductions in the will continue to June, that the pacts on the economy are to department service reduc- than the things that are pro- city’s projected tax revenues long road to recovery will be- be determined, and yet we tions within the shortened posed for continued funding. precipitated the slimming gin in July and that the city are in the middle of a budget timeframe that we were look- And that’s not necessarily down of the FY2021 budget. will have returned to FY2019 process and we need to be ing at, likely departments the case,” Wilson said. The original FY2021 proposed levels of revenue by the end of able to prepare a budget plan would have been put in the po- “We are deferring capital budget estimated about $699.3 FY2021. for FY21,” Routt said. sition of developing reduction – and we’re deferring a lot million in total tax revenue. However, there are major Going into budget crunch options on a short turnaround of it – and we know for sure, The revised FY2021 budget unknowns still hovering over time, Routt said staff knew time while trying to deal with because we know from ex- includes about $650.1 million the entire process. When will that it would be difficult to the pandemic,” Routt said. perience, that that capital is in tax revenue, a 7 percent, or the state hit its COVID-19 reduce department resources The tightened turn- going to get more expensive about $49.2 million, reduction. peak? Will there be repeat given reductions made last around would leave less time every single year we defer it,” Several key branches of outbreaks? How long will it year. The city had already for city staff to review those Wilson continued. the city’s tax revenue stream take local businesses to recov- asked departments to make options and even less time Routt agreed with Wilson’s have diminished projected er? And how will consumer 2.5 percent reductions across for council and the public to points but said that timing revenue, including the real es- behavior change after things the board last fall, meaning provide feedback. was staff’s critical consider- tate tax, restaurant meals tax settle down? any further reductions would Instead, budget staff fo- and transient lodgings tax. “The duration and sever- result in service or staffing cused on deferring expen- SEE BUDGET | 11 Wear a mask. Save a life.

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BUDGET FROM | 10 the proposed CIP budget for In mid-February I presented a budget of approximately $800 FY2021 focused on projects ation: Staff wanted to ensure that have been funded but enough time for council to million. The economy was growing, things were looking not yet begun, projects that deliberate and the public to good. We looked to make some enhancements and some are in early planning stages provide input throughout this additional capital investments. Well, a few weeks later, that budget but have not yet moved into abbreviated budget process. was history, and we had to go back to the drawing board.” construction and ongoing Wilson also expressed capital programs. concern that the budget was – Mark Jinks, city manager The majority of the CIP re- written and proposed based duction – $134.2 million – is on the assumption that the due to proposed deferrals for economy would return to mental initiatives, including a ward 18 new positions in the another piece of proposed the first phase of the Water- a state close to what it had $505,000 expansion of the Ear- Alexandria Health Depart- federal legislation that would front Park flood mitigation been before the crisis. He ly Childhood Program; reduc- ment in order to respond allow localities to apply to plan and T.C. Williams High cautioned staff that dramatic, es the Alexandria City Public to the COVID-19 outbreak. make up for running losses on School Minnie Howard cam- difficult tradeoffs may have Schools fund transfer by $7.4 The city will not authorize their budgets. Wilson clari- pus project. to be made moving forward. million and the DASH transfer the hiring of those positions fied that the $2 million is cur- The budget process is set to The revised operating by $400,000; makes $22.4 mil- until the money is available, rently in contingent reserves continue this weekend with a budget removes $12.2 million lion in cash capital reductions; Jinks said. and is subject to release from public hearing for the revised in proposed city employee and saves $6.3 million in addi- “Two million is, I think, council at a later date. budget, effective tax rate and compensation improvements. tional operating funds. There going to be less than what Vice Mayor Elizabeth Ben- add/delete items on Saturday. That includes implementing are also several new expendi- we’re going to eventually nett-Parker asked when state To ensure proper social dis- a hiring freeze – with certain tures aimed at responding to see. … We could have a sig- funding for local COVID-19 tancing, the public can submit exceptions – and deferring the the coronavirus: an additional nificant reimbursement on response would be released comments online at alexan- proposed 1.5 percent pay scale $4.3 million for the city’s re- the moneys we have been to localities. Although no driava.gov/budget. increase, merit increases, ca- sponse, an assumed $2 million sending so far and potential- date has been set, Jinks said Two council work sessions reer ladder elevations and tar- in federal assistance and $7.9 ly significant dollars above he anticipates state funding to finalize add/delete items geted pay increases for public million pulled from the city’s and beyond that,” Jinks said. coming to localities within will be held on April 21 and safety officers. use of fund balance. The $2 million set aside the next few weeks. 27, and council is still set to The revised budget also The assumed federal and for federal assistance does not The budget also includes adopt the budget on April 29. defers $2.1 million in supple- state funding would go to- include potential funds from a $140.6 million reduction in [email protected]

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01/20 AT PB WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 16, 2020 | 13 with INSIDE: Making your end-of- BETTER life wishes known. AGE Pg. 14 Help your neighbors stay connected BY CELE GARRETT connection. promptu phone “book club” You will always find people If you know someone who discussion. House Party, who are helping.’” In the best of times, our old- is eager to connect with fam- Google Hangout and Zoom The health care workers, er neighbors are at the greatest ily or friends through video can be good group video the caregivers at our senior risk of feeling socially isolated but needs some help learning platforms. Just be sure to add living facilities and the first and lonely. This is especial- a new technology tool, reach security to your meetings so responders are all helpers, but ly true during the COVID-19 out to see if you can offer them you don’t have any unwel- remember that we are helpers pandemic, as these very same a phone or online tutorial. come visitors. At Home in too. Our children are learn- folks are most at risk if they The other evening, my Alexandria is working hard ing first-hand that the kind were to catch the virus, so they friend and I simultaneously to take our programs and gestures they make to their are exercising every caution to CELE GARRETT watched the same episode of events to the virtual realm neighbors right now matter. keep themselves safe. addition, a homemade face- our current favorite Netflix using Zoom to help keep This troubling time is provid- It’s a trying time for all of mask-making initiative has series while using the feature our members and volunteers ing them with an experience us, especially our older resi- been heartening. Netflix Party on our respec- connected and entertained they will always remember, dents. Yet, I see so much evi- It’s more important than tive computer screens. We while we stay at home. and it will help shape who dence of the wonderful ways ever to check in with your were able to use the “chat” Fred Rogers’ wisdom con- they become. our citizens are connecting friends and neighbors right feature to make our usual col- tinues to serve us during with one another right now. now. A friend recently let me orful commentary throughout these uncertain times. We Cele Garrett is the executive Alexandrians have always know that she was checking the show. recall his well-known sto- director for At Home in been caring and generous – in regularly with a mutu- Other people are telling ry: “When I was a boy and I Alexandria, a member-driven, and lately they’ve become al friend. She calls ahead to me they and their friends would see scary things in the nonprofit village that builds pretty creative in the ways tell her when she’ll hang a are reading the same book news, my mother would say and sustains a 55+ community they’re going about it. new batch of bananas on her together and having an im- to me, ‘Look for the helpers. to successfully navigate aging. At Woodbine Rehabilita- backdoor handle. tion and Healthcare Center And though seniors are a in Alexandria, the 307 resi- population of concern right dents were encouraged when now, everyone is experienc- they received handwritten ing some level of stress. Even Our hearts are full. cards from Alexandrians. The though most people are now project was initiated by the donning masks in public, we We want to share our gratitude for all of our hardworking, Facebook group “Alexandri- can still speak when passing ans Supporting Alexandrians by someone, nod our head to During COVID.” Woodbine acknowledge them and smile compassionate associates who are caring for our residents and kept the cards “in quaran- with our eyes. tine” for 48 hours before de- Though nothing can re- keeping their days alive with love and joy during this trying time. livering. In addition, a Girl place in-person contact, tech- Scout troop from Charles Bar- nology has presented some rett Elementary School wrote wonderful solutions. 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In wasn’t fazed by this virtual 14 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SENIORS Make your end-of-life wishes known BY JENNIFER SARISKY when a person is unable to power of attorney allows needs. Would you want to speak for him or herself. you to appoint a person to talk about fears or concerns When you’re ill and un- The goal is also to encour- make medical decisions and with someone or be kept able to speak for yourself, age the specific use of a act on your behalf if you are free from anxiety if possi- where would you like to be medical directive to com- unable to make these deci- ble? Finally, consider your and with whom? What kind municate these important sions. An advanced medical spirituality and whether of care would you want? healthcare decisions. directive combines a living you would want your reli- Most of us don’t think According to The Con- will and a healthcare power gious community involved. about these questions or versation Project, 97 per- of attorney. Deciding who you would discuss them with our fam- cent of Americans say it’s Five Wishes is a similar want as your decision mak- ilies. Some of us have diffi- important to put their wish- document to an advanced er is also important. Select JENNIFER culty talking about end-of- es in writing, but only 37 directive that can serve as someone who is a trusted ad- SARISKY life issues. Some fear death, percent have done so. Liv- a comprehensive guide to vocate and would adhere to that your health care provid- while others believe they ing wills, healthcare powers assist with making end of your wishes and values. er and loved ones can find a are young and healthy and of attorney and advanced life care decisions. For more After completing these copy of your directive if you don’t need to make these medical directives are tools information on Five Wishes, documents, discuss your are unable to provide one. decisions. For these rea- to assist with advanced care go to www.agingwithdigni- wishes with your family, For more information and for sons, April 16 has been des- planning. ty.org. friends and physician. Your free forms go to virginiareg- ignated as National Health- A living will is a writ- When reflecting on your appointed healthcare power istry.org. care Decisions Day. ten document that specifies wishes, it may be helpful to of attorney and physician Healthcare Decisions what medical treatments focus on a few key areas. should have copies of these The writer is a family Day was initiated to raise you want to be used to keep Think about your physi- documents easily accessible. services specialist for the awareness of the impor- you alive. Living wills often cal comfort, such as pain, The State of Virginia has Division of Aging and tance of planning ahead for include your wishes regard- breathing and even physi- an Advance Directive Reg- Adult Services with the healthcare decisions, par- ing organ donation or pain cal environment. Consider istry that allows you to file Department of Community ticularly end of life care, management. A healthcare your mental and emotional your advanced directive so and Human Services.

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The record coholism: “One shot is nev- indie rock scene forever with feels like a joyride through er enough / I just wait for us the release of their debut the various soundscapes of to go in circles” (“Brooklyn album “Is This It” in 2001. their previous five albums Bridge To Chorus); and the Filled with an irresistible set and influences, for better or departure of youth: “Gone of catchy pop rock cuts about for worse. now are the old times / For- the tumultuous lives of New From the opening – and gotten, time to hold on the York City youth and woven to- best – track, “The Adults Are railing” (“Ode To The Mets”). gether by Julian Casablancas’ Talking,” the band assumes It’s an organic development iconic distorted vocals, the their rebellious songwriting from their youthful angst of record peaked at number 33 persona. Casablancas quietly the early 2000s and results on the U.S. Billboard 200. The riffs about the self-import- in the most lyrically refined record influenced a generation ant working world that he Strokes album to date. of rock musicians while cata- and his friends rejected over Unfortunately, due to the pulting the fledgling band to a fast-paced drum beat and heavy focus on rehashing the stardom. Two years later, the a classic Strokes chord pro- sounds of their past, the end group proved they were here gression. result is an album that does to stay on their sophomore The electric guitar ar- not offer much merit on its outing, “Room On Fire,” which rangements and punchy own, but rather serves as a featured stronger production drum mixes reminiscent of victory lap, a final chapter in and bolder instrumentation “Room On Fire” and “An- the Strokes discography that PHOTO/RCA RECORDS Cover art for the Strokes’ “The New Abnormal,” released on April than their debut album. gles” permeate the album’s dips its foot in the band’s 10. The following decade 45-minute runtime. Casa- various sounds of the past 20 would prove riddled with blancas’ falsetto introduced years without committing to is a slippery slope. At the end inspired synth organ riff. strife, as middling efforts on “Comedown Machine” any of them. of the day, you cannot mimic This album should have (“First Impressions of Earth,” makes appearances on “Self- And while the lyricism another musician this closely been legendary. It should “Angles”) and drama within less” and “Endless Summer.” holds strong, the instru- and call it an artistic expres- have been exactly what a the group derailed a promis- The pleasantly dirty vocal mentals offer nothing new. sion. devastated New York City ing start for a band that was production featured on “Bad The most egregious exam- “Selfless” is another un- needed from one of their once touted in the press as Decisions” throws it back ple would be the single “Bad inspired track that features brightest talents in April of "the forefathers of a bold new to “Is This It.” And the op- Decisions,” a track that is al- Casablancas’ autotune whin- 2020 after a seven-year hia- era in rock.” pressive guitar crescendo on most identical to Billy Idol’s ing over a plucked guitar tus. But when the 45 minutes Casablancas’ disdain for “Endless Summer” and synth 1981 hit “Dancing With My- instrumental that sounds are over, only a fraction of its stagnancy resulted in re- bassline of “Not The Same self.” The similarity is so bla- like a scrapped Coldplay bo- listeners will be satisfied. peated departures from the Anymore” capture the edge tant that fans have struggled nus track from 2002. What “The New Abnormal” group’s established niche in of “First Impressions.” to rationalize the imitation. makes these slip-ups even feels like a series finale of a the garage rock revival that The band’s signature A forgiving interpretation more frustrating is that on show that started off strong, he and his bandmates had cryptic lyricism adopts a ma- would be that the song is the same album, the band lost its footing in later sea- started, and a side project by ture introspective tone this about their own influence shows that they know how sons and then tried to tie it the name of The Voidz. The time around. Tracks delve and other artists attempting to tastefully pay homage all together. Viewers who discordant “Comedown Ma- into failed relationships: to be like the Strokes (“Oh without crossing the line. have been watching since the chine,” released in 2013, was “And now it’s time to show up baby, I wanna hang on every- They do this most notably premiere will be satisfied. seemingly the last Strokes al- / Late again, I can’t grow up / thing you say / I wanna write on “Brooklyn Bridge To Cho- Viewers just tuning in will be bum – until last Friday. And now it’s on me, they’ve down every word”), but this rus,” a track driven by an ‘80s bewildered. 16 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES Spring into dreams of summer

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Run in Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec 2020 18 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Revised budget demonstrates Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” city manager’s strengths - Thomas Jefferson When City Manager Mark Jinks released his original fiscal year 2021 budget back in February, we, like many in the city, were appalled by the 6.8 percent increase in taxes that the average Alexandria home- owner was projected to owe – before counting in rising sewer and water fee rates. The double-whammy of a two-cent increase in the tax rate coupled with significantly higher real estate assessments meant the average city residential tax bill was set to rise by $428. Even in the midst of a booming economy – remember those days? – that tax hike, which was three times the rate of inflation, seemed excessive. Of course, the world has turned upside down in the intervening two months, as the novel coronavirus has resulted in a virtual shutdown of the U.S. economy, along with 248 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four related deaths in Alexandria. The situation called for a budgeting turnabout, and Jinks’ 2.0 effort reflects the difficult times that have befallen our city and our nation. Several capital improvement projects that were slated to get under- way in FY2021 have been pushed back, most significantly the $103.7 million rebuild of the T.C. Williams High School Minnie Howard campus project. One notable exception is the Douglas MacArthur Elementary Your Views School rebuild, which was farther along in the process and will continue on schedule. While Alexandria’s budget reboot was a necessity driven by forces be- Land use meetings are suspended yond anyone’s control, the resulting product is a reflection of Jinks’ skill as a budget crafter. To the editor: Design Advisory Committee. It’s worth noting that Jinks became city manager five years ago this While a number of civic associa- A few developers have hosted on- week, after having spent the prior 16 years working first as Alexandria’s tions have recently asked the city to line information sessions or posted chief financial officer – our chief budget crafter – and then as a deputy temporarily suspend all public meet- information about planned projects city manager. ings related to land use based on Gov. and invited community feedback. Developing Alexandria’s budgets remains Jinks’ strong suit. We have Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home order, These projects are not scheduled to marveled in prior years at his ability to often present reasonable, bal- this is already the case. go to public hearing until late spring anced budgets without excessive tax increases. While FY2021 version 1.0 Following city council's adoption or fall, which will allow conventional did not do that, this budget revision is a reflection of his skill. of emergency meeting procedures on methods of outreach and consider- March 24, the city cancelled nearly all ation by the city's civic associations The launch of ‘Wear a mask. Save a life.’ public land use meetings until June. and other concerned stakeholders. The only exception is the April 22 The limited number of virtual or Throughout this week’s paper, readers will see references to the meeting of the Board of Architectural online forums that have occurred Alexandria Times campaign to encourage residents to wear cloth Review, which will be held online for have provided information about facemasks when they need to leave their homes. Facemasks, combined the sole purpose of addressing appli- projects that will not come to public with continued physical distancing will help prevent the spread of the cations for small cell facilities, which hearing until after the “stay at home” novel coronavirus. by federal law must be reviewed with- order is expected to be lifted. Spe- On page 8 is our first collage of mask-wearing residents and city lead- in a specific timeframe or they are au- cifically, the North Potomac Yard/ ers. The reader who can identify the most mask-wearers will receive a $50 tomatically approved. Virginia Tech Innovation Campus gift certificate to Chadwicks restaurant in Old Town. In the case of a tie, All other meetings of that board, proposal is scheduled to go to pub- a drawing will be held to determine the winner. along with the Planning Commission lic hearing in June, the Galena Part- Also on page 8 is an initial list of restaurants and other businesses and the Board of Zoning Appeals, ners proposal is scheduled to go to that have taken the Alexandria Times “Wear a mask pledge” to have 100 have been cancelled until June. The public hearing in September and the percent of their employees wear cloth masks while at work in an effort city has also cancelled a number of Oakville Triangle project will go to to prevent what is called “community spread” of the coronavirus. meetings of advisory panels such as hearing in late 2020. We encourage other businesses to email Times editor Missy Schrott, the Carlyle/Eisenhower East Design -Karl Moritz, at [email protected], if they are willing to take this pledge. While Review Board and the Potomac Yard director, Planning and Zoning not enforceable, the pledge is a statement of trust that these businesses are doing all they can to protect Alexandrians, as they remain open to The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writ- serve the community. ers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, Finally, look for our PSA campaign designed to raise awareness about of the Alexandria Times. mask wearing, and please help us spread the word: Wear a mask. Save a life. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 16, 2020 | 19

City leaders need to procure corona- Justice Matters virus tests and masks with Bryan Porter To the editor: patients and caregivers. Before people can gather again, Further, we need N95 masks for we need widespread testing for the all residents and caregivers. The Understanding the governor’s coronavirus, as the WHO and a Ger- N95 mask is not perfect as it may not man study have revealed that most block the virus, which is .12 microns emergency orders people spreading the coronavirus in diameter and the mask is rated for During the past month, the coro- activities from closure or restric- have either none or mild symptoms .3 microns, but it is the best thing navirus pandemic has continued to tion, such as provision of medical that may include upper respiratory available. With evidence that the vi- seriously impact the city. Since there services, access to essential services symptoms. The CDC didn't warn us rus can be suspended in the air for have been new developments with re- for low-income residents, activities about this, and thus those people are some time, this is critical. gard to the governor’s emergency or- of the media and operation of the not getting tested or quarantined. It is not wise to go into grocery ders, I thought that it would be useful government. Once identified, those with a pos- stores without an N95 mask, so we to update those orders and their ef- On March 30, Northam issued itive test should be quarantined. This need help delivering food in the fects on the citizenry in this Executive Order 55, enti- is the first step before allowing peo- meantime. We need Alexandria’s city month’s column. tled “Temporary Stay at ple to gather again, and if we don't government to procure masks for its On March 20, Gov. Ralph Home Order.” The first do this, we will surely have a second residents ASAP. The sooner this hap- Northam (D-VA) issued an paragraph of the order re- wave of infection. pens, the sooner we can start to get amended version of an ear- quires Virginia residents This means we need Alexan- back to gathering again. lier emergency order. The to stay in their place of dria’s city government to wake up The coronavirus or SARS2 is the amended order contains sev- residence whenever possi- and get tests for all adult Alexan- most recent warning after SARS, eral important provisions: It ble and to remain at least dria residents ASAP. And in Au- Swine Flu, MERS and Bird Flu about allows the state health com- six feet from any other gust, they need to get tests for all the dangers of wet markets in ur- missioner to order the imme- BRYAN person when outside of Alexandria children before they ban areas. Given this, the chicken diate closure of any restau- PORTER their residence. can return to school. slaughterhouse city council recent- rant in order to prevent the spread of the The stay-at-home paragraph of Caregivers at nursing homes and ly approved for Alexandria is irre- virus and it reaffirms a restaurant that EO-55 includes several exceptions, al- medical facilities should be tested sponsible. allows more than 10 patrons to congre- lowing individuals to leave their resi- at the beginning of every shift – -Chris Hubbard, gate inside is subject to the immediate dences to, among other things: obtain the city needs to get going on this associate researcher, Georgetown suspension of its business license. food, seek medical attention, visit to protect our elderly population, University Medical Center On March 23, Northam issued family, exercise outdoors and travel to Executive Order 53, which includes and from work. Importantly, the order several new restrictions backed by does not provide for criminal sanctions Please no city-run coronavirus testing potential criminal sanctions. EO-53 against persons suspected of violating prohibits public or private in-person the stay-at-home requirement. To the editor: The city manager has his hands gatherings of more than 10 persons, Northam did reiterate that per- The notion of Alexandria’s city full with an unanticipated fiscal meaning that even a party in a pri- sons engaged in private parties of hall taking the lead on coronavi- crisis and running what's left of vate residence constitutes a violation. more than 10 people could be sub- rus testing is frankly frightening. day-to-day city business. All schools are closed for the remain- ject to criminal penalties. Addition- To prove why, we can start by go- The Inova hospitals all have the der of the school year. al provisions of the March 30 order ing back through your past editori- highest 5 out of 5 rating from the The order also requires all restau- closed all in-person instruction at als chronicling a pattern of serious Center for Medicare Services; they rants, breweries and wineries to sig- institutions of higher education and ethical, public engagement and are excellent hospitals with high con- nificantly restrict public access. Dining all public beaches. competence failures. centrations of the full range of health establishments are prohibited from I note that while the use of face- Imagine the hash our city hall care professionals – far more than allowing the public to congregate in masks in public is encouraged, as of – which can't even successfully re- the small group of state- and munici- dining areas although businesses may yet, the failure to use a mask does not cycle glass, purposefully prioritizes pal-level health regulators. remain open for takeout or delivery. All constitute a criminal violation. unused bicycle lanes over creating Individual and group practice theaters, gyms, salons and barbershops During the current crisis the courts a traffic jam on a major arterial, has physicians and health maintenance were ordered to close. remain open, albeit on a limited basis. a school surrounded by half-million organizations like Kaiser which The order also outlines a list of Given that they require large numbers dollar homes lose accreditation and consume entire buildings and have essential businesses that are al- of persons to congregate in a small disappears a Metro station's south all their patients' records are far lowed to remain open. The list is space, non-essential court hearings entrance without telling anybody so better suited to prioritize the lim- lengthy and includes grocery stores, and trials are being continued until the that the public has to learn about it ited number of test kits that can automobile parts stores, home im- pandemic abates. Alexandria courts inadvertently from some concept be deployed and analyzed than our provement stores, banks, laundro- continue to hear essential proceedings drawing in a WMATA report – would city hall which, to its credit, un- mats and dry cleaners. While these such as advisements and bond motions. make of coronavirus testing? derstands that a catastrophe could businesses are exempt from the My office is staffed by a skeleton The city manager and other result from putting it in charge of order, they are specifically encour- crew so that we can cover the limit- city staff make enormous salaries, coronavirus testing. aged to utilize social distancing and ed number of court appearances that but we don't pay them enough to -Dino Drudi, enhanced sanitation procedures. expect them to perform miracles. Alexandria EO-53 exempts several specific SEE PORTER | 20 20 |APRIL 16, 2020 OUT OF THE ATTIC ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor Alexandria’s early public transportation [email protected] Long before Metro ex- of King Street, go up King (Alexandria’s) street railway the month, potential buy- Missy Schrott panded to Alexandria, way Street to the corner of Fay- will be to crown the grace of ers were visiting to inspect Editor before we had vintage look- ette Street by the Virgin- heights west of the city with the equipment, expect- [email protected] ing trolleys, Alexandria had ia House hotel, and then elegant private residences, ing it to be sold at auction. Margaret Stevens a different version of public run south on Peyton Street where her business men can While company directors Sales Director transportation. The ear- to the stone bridge which enjoy the pleasures of both tried to resurrect the oper- [email protected] ly attempts to connect Al- crossed Hoof’s Run on Duke town and country …” ation in October 1874, the Patrice V. Culligan exandria to other parts of Street. Six cars were the Despite its initial acclaim, stockholders overwhelm- Publisher Emerita the Washington D.C. area entirety of the operation, the reversal in fortunes came ingly voted to sell the cars [email protected] through mass transit came which would be pulled by a quickly for the Alexandria and lease the route. One of in the 19th century – and re- single horse for most of the Passenger Railway Company. their complaints was that EDITORIAL quired animal participation. route, and by two horses Within two weeks, the first the working and middle Cody Mello-Klein Horses were used by Alex- over the incline between Lee major accident claimed the classes had ridden the cars, Reporter & Photographer andria’s residents as early as and Fairfax streets. life of a three-and-a half year while the upper class “pre- [email protected] 1749, when the city received Despite delays in the old girl. Two months later, ferred … paying shoemakers

Luke Anderson its first charter. In 1864, The construction of the line, the the trolley was involved in for leather to riding in the Intern Alexandria City Railroad operation was initially suc- two incidents on the same cars.” [email protected] Company received a char- cessful. The railway was in- day. One of those accidents Several times, Alexandria ADVERTISING ter to lay tracks the length augurated on June 12, 1873 also involved a child, al- residents tried unsuccess- of King Street, over Duke, and began regular service though this time there were fully to revive the company, Margaret Stevens no fatalities. [email protected] through West End, ending in three days later. During a and three of the horsecars Federal Hill. span of 48 hours during the City council tried to mit- were sold to Richmond for Deb Riley Like some other famous railway’s first week of oper- igate future safety issues by their street railway by April [email protected] transportation schemes, ation, 1,224 passengers paid passing legislation in Decem- 1875. The city began to tear Marty DeVine namely the Alexandria Ca- the nickel fare to ride the ber that prohibited the idling up the rails in September [email protected] nal, the company wasn’t horse-drawn cars. This suc- of other vehicles “for a period 1875. It would be 17 years Patrice V. Culligan able to meet its promis- cess was enough for the com- longer than 5 minutes, so as before Alexandria allowed [email protected] es and lost its charter. But pany to order a seventh car. to obstruct the passage of the the next attempt at public In the minds of northern cars of the … Railroad.” Tina Franco the idea didn’t die with the transportation in its streets Office Administrator company. In 1872, the Vir- Virginians, the railway sig- Despite these measures, – the Alexandria, Wash- [email protected] ginia General Assembly ap- naled not only the advance ridership decreased rap- ington, and Mount Vernon proved the incorporation of of technology, but the pos- idly, and in July 1874, one Electric Railway. GRAPHIC DESIGN the Alexandria Passenger sibility of suburban living. year after the enterprise Lyvian Sieg Railway Company. A writer for the Loudon launched with such prom- Out of the Attic is [email protected] The plan was to start Enterprise predicted that, ise, the railway suspended provided by the Office of at Ferry Wharf at the foot “one of the good effects of its service. By the end of Historic Alexandria. CONTRIBUTORS Mara Benner Alexa Epitropoulos PORTER FROM | 19 the courthouse. Office, the Sheriff’s Office basis when doing so is con- Kim Gilliam Finally, I would like to and the Office of the Clerk of sistent with public safety. Elizabeth Holm are ongoing. We also are here praise our counterparts in Court have diligently worked My understanding is the jail to serve the public. Should a the criminal justice sys- with us to reduce the number population has been sub- Sarah Liu citizen need the assistance tem for a coordinated and of incarcerated citizens in stantially reduced. Louise Krafft of my office, for obvious rea- thoughtful approach to the the Alexandria jail. Jim McElhatton sons I would ask they call us current crisis. Stakeholders My office is agreeing to The writer is Commonwealth’s Dr. Vivek Sinha instead of physically visiting such as the Public Defender’s release on a case-by-case Attorney for Alexandria. Jordan Wright

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Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES CARIN BEASLEY (54), of Alexandria, March 27, 2020 HAROLD T. BLANKENSHIP (76), of Alexandria, April 11, 2020 WILLIAM BRICKHILL (82), of Alexandria, April 8, 2020 FREDERICK M. CAMPBELL (82), of Alexandria, April 10, 2020 CATHERINE FURLONG (94), of Alexandria, April 6, 2020 ROGER KINDER (72), of Alexandria, April 10, 2020 ALICE LAUTHERS (93), of Alexandria, April 6, 2020 TOM NGUYEN (67), of Alexandria, April 11, 2020 SHIRLEY POWELL (91), formerly of Alexandria, April 7, 2020 Solutions from last week Solutions from

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SAFETY FROM | 9 protective equipment is our streaming of programming, livery to phone call check-ins ued to show compassion for biggest challenge at this point movies, lectures and more,” are available for Alexandria those in need, and several lished an Infection Precau- in this outbreak,” Hender- Hutter said in an email. seniors through the city. people are directing these tion and Planning program son said. “We have adequate “They also have delivered The Division of Aging good deeds toward the se- in late February. Since then, gloves, we have plenty of sur- activity kits to residents, and Adult Services has con- nior community. a team has been meeting dai- gical masks, the cloth surgi- and each week, we feature tinued offering some of its “There’s been a lot of ly to review efforts, monitor cal masks. Our big shortage learning moments which regular programming, such great stories,” Austin said. overnight guidance from the right now are the N95 masks. residents can access online as its homemaker service, “Just within our own staff, we Centers for Disease Control “We were hopeful that with from their apartments.” which allows older adults in have people who are taking and Prevention and local this diagnosis in Alexandria, Hermitage has challenged the community to get sup- vans and helping people to health departments and up- that the Northern Virginia the phrase “social distanc- port with cleaning, laundry get tested. We do have people date infection precautions as Healthcare Coalition and the ing,” encouraging residents or hygiene needs. They’ve that are delivering the meals needed, according to Lindsay Alexandria [Health Depart- to remain socially engaged also introduced some new that would not normally de- Hutter, chief strategy and ment] would help us with and posting regular activity resources, including a frozen liver meals, taking time out marketing officer with Good- some supplies there,” he con- updates on its Facebook page. meal delivery service. from their day to do that.” win House Incorporated. tinued. “We received supplies “We like to use ‘physical “This is really for older St. Stephen’s and St. Ag- Sunrise Senior Living in from them last night and this distancing’ rather than ‘so- adults who really would not nes School has developed Alexandria also expanded its morning and there are very, cial distancing,’” Henderson qualify under our tradition- a student-resident buddy evidenced-based infection very few N95 masks that are in said. “Physical distancing al program – that before the program with residents at control program in response that shipment. We’re also very with social engagement is pandemic hit, they were able Goodwin House, through to the virus in February. short on protective gowns. going to be the key for all of to go out and do their gro- which students and se- Regardless of when they We’re using what we have, but us to get through this.” cery shopping, do their own niors are partnered to be- began, most senior living because we’re using them for While nursing homes and cooking or have someone to come mutual supporters. facilities in Alexandria have all residents who potential- long-term care centers are do it for them,” Austin said. Residents in a Facebook implemented similar pre- ly have been exposed, we go at-risk locations for an out- “Now, because we want to group called “Alexandrians cautions, including restrict- through them very quickly.” break, seniors living outside make sure that the older Supporting Alexandrians ing visitation, practicing With all the precautions of these facilities in the com- adults are staying home and During COVID” initiated an screening protocols, closing in place, many seniors are munity may also be strug- safe, we’ve added in this fro- effort to send handwritten communal spaces within the feeling more isolated than gling during this time. zen meal option. So basical- cards to Woodbine Rehabil- facility and using personal ever. To help fend off bore- “A lot of our older adults ly, twice a week, we are de- itation and Healthcare Cen- protective equipment. dom and keep residents en- are already isolated, so being livering frozen meals.” ter in Alexandria. However, like many hos- gaged, several Alexandria home during this virus really For more information Numerous other stories pitals, healthcare providers, facilities have replaced phys- creates some concern,” Pame- about resources available for have demonstrated that the nonprofits and businesses ical activities with remote la Austin, aging and disability older adults in Alexandria, vis- Alexandria community is nationwide, Alexandria’s se- gatherings. resource coordinator with the it www.alexandriava.gov/Ag- rallying around its vulnera- nior living facilities are also “Our life enrichment city’s Division of Aging and ing or SeniorServicesAlex.org. ble populations to help ease struggling to acquire PPE. teams … have shifted Adult Services, said. In trying times, commu- the pain of the coronavirus. “Unfortunately, personal in-person activities to live Resources from food de- nity members have contin- [email protected] 24 |APRIL 16, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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