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Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper July 23, 2020 Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction Unemployment crisis due to coronavirus leaves families in jeopardy. By Shirley Ruhe Gazette Packet

he impact of the coronavirus with loss of income Photos Contributed has led to a roller coast- Ter for many Alexandria families who have fallen behind on their rent. A mix of Federal funding measures through the CARES Act as well as a series of Federal and state moratoriums have given a brief reprieve from evictions. Legal Services lawyers Mary Horner and Alexandra Lydon advertise assistance for tenants facing eviction in front of the courthouse and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and assist filling out the 60-day affidavit. Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27 to Director of the Office of Hous- blunt the impact of the econom- ing, this will be used to help ap- ic downturn set in motion by the

Photo by Shirley Ruhe proximately 2,200 households pandemic and to ease the worst of that experienced COVID-related a recession. This act expanded un- income loss with payments of employment benefits, made direct $1,800 ($600 per month for three payments to families and made months). She adds, “In exchange loans available to small businesses. for accepting the funds (which ap- As part of the CARES legisla- proximate the monthly cost to option, a moratorium was imposed erate a rental unit), we ask land- on evictions for rental properties lords to certify that they will work with federally backed mortgages with the tenant and the Housing or that participate in various fed- Southern Towers Apartments, site of a number of eviction cases. Office in good faith to help the res- eral housing subsidy programs. ident maintain their housing.” This includes almost 40 properties June 29. The moratorium on Fed- state and local financial assistance wide emergency rental assistance Mcllvaine says the City is also of- in Alexandria. In addition, Virgin- erally subsidized properties ex- for rent and mortgage relief. Al- program that has received more fering a program funded with spe- ia imposed a moratorium on other pires July 26. exandria has allocated $4 million than 3,300 applications to date. rental evictions, but that expired The CARES Act also allocated from this fund to this massive city- According to Helen Mcllvaine, See Alexandrians, Page 5

‘Cancel Our Rent’ Southern Towers residents protest eviction hearings. By Jeanne Theismann protest. “We are opposed to the evictions Gazette Packet and feel it is morally wrong to expect the residents to pay rent during the pandem- esidents of Southern Towers apart- ic.” ments gathered July 15 at the The moratorium on evictions ex- RFranklin P. Backus Courthouse in pired June 28 as Gov. Ralph Northam Old Town to protest for the cancellation announced the Virginia Rent and Mort- of rent payments and demand an exten- See ‘Cancel Our Rent’, Page 7 sion to a statewide moratorium on evictions, which expired last month. Residents of Southern Towers protest “We are here today protesting the more during eviction hearings July 15 out- than 150 evictions that have been filed at side the Franklin P. Backus Courthouse Southern Towers since the moratorium in Old Town. Organized by residents has been lifted,” said a spokesperson for and the Metro D.C. Democratic Social- the Democratic Socialists of America, ists of America, the protest called for

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2 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News City Employee Dies in Car Crash Robert Bloom was Public Safety Systems Administrator. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

obert Bloom, the Public Safety Systems Adminis- trator in the Department Rof Emergency and Cus- tomer Communications (DECC) Photo by @soypanaa via Twitter for the City of Alexandria, died Photo contributed July 20 after his SUV struck a traf- fic pole at the intersection of North Kings Highway and Telegraph Road in the Huntington section of Fairfax County. He was 61 years old. According to police, the crash occurred around 9:24 a.m. when a City employee Robert Bloom 2018 Honda CRV driven by Bloom was killed in a fatal car crash struck the pole while traveling the morning of July 20. westbound on North Kings High- He was 61. way. Bloom, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead Emergency vehicles on the scene at the intersection of North Kings Highway and Telegraph at the scene. Road following the crash that killed Robert Bloom. Debris from the crash caused damage to a second vehicle but the small county 911 center in Penn- demonstrated a deep commitment public safety telecommunications. 911 and 311 calls from home. This driver was not injured. The inter- sylvania, Bloom helped implement to saving lives and serving people,” He chaired the 2019 international helped DECC reduce the risk to section remained closed for several nearly every advancement in 911 read the statement. “His technical convention of APCO International staff from COVID-19 and ensure hours as police investigated. technology over the next three de- expertise, industry knowledge and (the global organization of public continuity of service to the com- Bloom joined the city in 2016, cades. practical experience helped pro- safety communications profession- munity. following previous roles with the The city’s website said it was tect first responders and the com- als) and served on APCO’s cyberse- The cause of the crash remains Metropolitan Washington Airports “devastated by the loss” of Bloom. munities they serve.” curity committee. under investigation. Anyone with Authority, the City of Baltimore “Bob was an extremely dedicated Bloom earned several of the top In 2020, Bloom led Alexandria information is asked to call 703- and telecommunications vendors. and talented professional, whose certifications in his field and was to become the first city in the Unit- 280-0543. After beginning his career in a 30-year career in public safety regarded as a national leader in ed States to enable staff to answer

150 Years of Service APD marks founding of police department. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet

he Alexandria Police Department marked the T150th anniversary of its founding with an informal gathering July 15 at police headquarters. “There are not a lot of agencies worldwide that are this old,” said Sgt. Biruk Dessalegn, a school resource supervisor. “It’s usually the larger agencies like New York or Philly that have been around this long so it is unique for a department of Members of the Alexandria Police Department hold a banner mark- our size to be marking this mile- ing the 150th anniversary of the department’s founding July 15 at Alexandria police officers relax during a courtyard luncheon at stone.” police headquarters. Shown are: Sgt. Biruk Dessalegn, Officer Kirill APD headquarters July 15 marking the 150th anniversary of the The Alexandria Police De- Schipanov, Motor Officer Loren Smithwest, Lt. Chris G. Ware and Lt. founding of the department. partment was founded on July Bart Bailey. 15, 1870, with a captain, a lieu- tenant and 19 patrolmen. All emergency calls. it.” “There have been a lot of re- officers were issued star-shaped “This department has an out- Sponsored by the Alexandria Po- tin badges but each had to sup- standing reputation,” said 26-year lice Foundation, the luncheon rewards and a lot of challenges ply their own uniforms and APD veteran Lt. Bart Bailey. “I take placed a larger planned gathering guns. In 1918, the Motor Unit a lot of pride in working here. that was canceled earlier this year through the years but in the was established with the pur- There have been a lot of rewards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. chase of one Harley-Davidson and a lot of challenges through the www.alexandriapolicefoundation. end it is all worth it.” motorcycle for use in answering years but in the end it is all worth org — APD Lt. Bart Bailey

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 v 3 News Lawmakers to slash the state budget At the Crossroads and consider criminal-justice reforms. By Michael Lee Pope GAZETTE PACKET “Our investment in

he threadbare Franklin and Arm- restoring Freedom field office on Duke Street stands at the crossroads between racial House dovetails with Tinjustice and economic crisis. It’s a ramshackle building now, but it was once what we are trying to the headquarters for the largest domestic slave trading firm in the United States, learn and what we are present at the creation of the systemic racism that plagues Virginia cops and courts. Photo by Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet trying to teach people It’s also the city’s latest acquisition, and the state budget was to include $2.5 million to about this issue.” help transform it into the Freedom House — Sarah Graham Taylor, legislative Museum. director for Alexandria But then the pandemic hit, and the governor hit the pause button on that line item as well as all the other spending priorities of it’s what created the situation, is policing. We the new Democratic majorities in the House have to deal with the recruitment, training and Senate. and pay,” said Senate Majority Leader Dick Last week, the governor called for a spe- Saslaw. “Three years ago, the beginning pay cial session on Aug. 18. Lawmakers will for a state trooper was $36,000. We raised it head back to Richmond and rebalance the to $44,000 because we were losing people books after the revenue losses associated left and right. You can’t tell somebody to put with the coronavirus pandemic. They’ll also their life on the line for $44,000 a year. It’s consider a host of criminal justice reform ef- absurd.” forts that have emerged in the wake of the Some of the proposals from Senate Dem- Before the pandemic, Alexandria was to receive $2.5 million to help renovate the death in May of George Floyd, an unarmed ocrats would expand local authority, which old Franklin and Armfield slave-trading office into the Freedom House Museum. black man who was killed by white police is limited by a quirk of Virginia government Now that money is in doubt. officers in Minneapolis. known as the Dillon Rule. One proposal One of the budget line items on the chop- would create an option for local govern- ping block is that appropriation to help ren- ments to have citizen-review boards with ovate the old Franklin and Armfield office. Before the pandem- power to investigate, and possibly even “Our investment in restoring Freedom ic, new Democratic discipline, officers accused of wrongdoing. House dovetails with what we are trying to majorities in the Another proposal would create authority learn and what we are trying to teach peo- House and Senate for local governments to use mental health ple about this issue,” said Sarah Graham passed an ambitious staff to respond to particular calls for service Taylor, legislative director for Alexandria. $135 billion budget instead of law-enforcement officials, some- “But we’re also realistic about the budget loaded with new times called Marcus alerts. environment and the competing priorities.” spending priorities. “If you’re mentally ill and something’s Library of Congress Before the pandemic, the new Democratic Then the economy wrong and someone shows up with a gun majorities in the House and Senate passed crashed, and Gov. and a uniform that’s not as reassuring as an ambitious $135 billion budget load- Ralph Northam hit having a mental health counselor come and ed with new spending priorities. Then the the pause button, de-escalate if an officer wasn’t needed,” said economy crashed, and Gov. Ralph Northam unalloting $2.2 bil- Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30). “When they talk hit the pause button, unalloting $2.2 billion of new budget about defunding the police, this is where a lion of new budget line items. At the time, line items. lot of this misinformation comes from be- a doomsday scenario from the Secretary of cause rather than defunding they’re talking Finance projected that lawmakers would about adding funding to have mental health need to slash as much as $2 billion out of “If you’re mentally ill and something’s counselors available.” the budget. But the revenues weren’t all that Although Senate Democrats have released bad, and members of the General Assembly wrong and someone shows up with a gun a list of proposals they’ll pursue during the are probably going to be forced to cut only special session, House Democrats are taking $1 billion. and a uniform that’s not as reassuring as a different approach. They have scheduled a “I was able to get funding into the bud- series of virtual public hearings where they get for sexual assault and domestic violence, having a mental health counselor come and will take testimony from interest groups making sure we have an education program and stakeholders. Then, after the hearings, and that we’re supporting social services,” de-escalate if an officer wasn’t needed.” House Democrats plan to announce a list of said House Majority Leader Charniele Her- — Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) priorities. Del. Mark Levine (D-45) said he ring. “That’s still a priority of mine, but will use his position as chairman of the Pub- because of what’s happened we may have “We don’t have anything from Congress as sion, and lawmakers will be trying to navi- lic Safety Subcommittee to make sure police to triage. So it may not be able to be fully to how much support they may provide be- gate their way through a series of complicat- unions aren’t exerting undue influence over funded.” cause they’ve not provided any support thus ed changes at breakneck speed. Last month, disciplinary decisions.. Public-school teachers might not end up far related to revenue reductions,” said Sen. Senate Democrats released an expansive list “There’s a question about police unions, with the 2 percent raise they were promised George Barker (D-39). “In fact when they of proposals including everything from ban- and I think we need to divide them up into before the pandemic. Colleges and univer- did the CARES Act back in April, they explic- ning no-knock warrants and chokeholds to seeking benefits like pay, health care, PTSD, sities might not get money that was ear- itly said none of this can be used for that. cancelling funding for police departments paid-family leave and vacations, which I marked to help keep tuition from increasing. Everything has to be used for expenditures that have disproportionate use of force in- think they have every right to collectively Local governments might not get money for that are new expenditures specifically relat- cidents. The list also includes reforms like bargain for,” said Levine. “And then there’s affordable housing programs, and a series of ed to the coronavirus.” prohibiting officers from having sex with de- things like chokeholds, discipline and use- water-quality improvement projects might tainees and prohibiting police from shooting of-force standards. They can have their say be on the chopping block. Lawmakers are CRIMINAL-JUSTICE REFORMS will take at moving vehicles. in the discussion, but it can’t be part of any hoping Uncle Sam will bail them out. up time and attention during the special ses- “I think the most important thing, because police contract.” 4 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction

From Page 1 “We have been working on this for months.” cial COVID Community Development Block Christ Church has a Lazarus Ministry that Grant funds from HUD that helps income-el- reaches out to assist with rental needs. “We igible renters in City-sponsored affordable knew there would be a time when evictions housing projects make partial rent payments would become a real problem.” It happened of $1,500 per household to their nonprofit on June 29 when Virginia’s eviction morato- landlords. With the $671,000 available, they rium was lifted. In addition the moratorium expect to help approximately 450 house- in the Federal CARES Act expires on July 26. holds. “So far we have made payments to “We have to hustle.” help more than 300.” The new rental assistance programs have The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief proven to be so popular they have stressed Program was enacted June 29 to prevent the system. City workers in their tradition- evictions. It provided $450,000 and is be- al jobs were called away from their normal ing administered locally by the Alexandria functions to expedite and implement this Department of Community and Human Ser- new process and the courts to serve more vices (DCHS) to prevent evictions. eviction notices in a short timeframe than Kate Garvey, Director of the Alexandria they could normally handle. DCHS, says, “We are having to use every But community resources quickly focused tool in the toolbox.” ACT for Alexandria and on the need for immediate implementation. ALIVE are able to get dollars out quickly. Su- Gray says, “I applaud how quickly they as- san Hahn says ACT has been a large source sembled a system to disperse the CARES of grants while other sources such as FEMA funds.” Garvey says they will be meeting are hard, hard work, mind numbing for little with the delegation on Monday. “We will be dollars.” making clear that this is one of our top prior- Garvey says they are trying to estimate ities.” They will be requesting extra CARES needs looking forward. “We are still coming dollars. up short.” She explains if you have 1,000 Statistics released by the National Coali- households with $1,500 rent a month for 6 tion for a Civil Right to Counsel and Stout months, it translates into the need for $7-9 indicate 342,000 Virginia households are million. She says they are trying to work sys- unable to pay rent and at risk of eviction tematically. “One family at a time takes too with an estimated shortfall of rent of $487 long.” million dollars. This translates into 34 per- Melanie Gray, Director of Outreach and cent of renter households unable to pay rent Ministry for Historic Christ Church says, See Alexandrians, Page 12

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Going Back to the Dark Ages @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly To the Editor: right to decide what prescriptions control as a private medical op- terwards. One sister at that time newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. With the July 8 decision by the my insurance will cover, and not tion, and not as a moral issue or an had two tiny tots -- and went on to Published by Supreme Court to ban insurance my doctor. economic one. have 10 more children. Local Media Connection LLC coverage for contraceptives for This is not a new problem. These jurists and politicians There is great irony that the de- 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 women, we have gone back to the In 1873, Congress passed the should take the advice from my fendant in the birth control case is Free digital edition delivered to Dark Ages, where men in manage- Comstock Laws which criminal- Irish Catholic, church-going moth- an order of celibate Catholic nuns, your email box. Go to ment will decide “what is best” for ized the use of the U.S. Postal er, who was pregnant nine times. who have no need for this medica- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe women who work in their offices Service for anyone to send out by We lived in Oak Park, Ill., which tion. Nor have they been required NEWS DEPARTMENT: and in their companies. mail any information on contra- the local newspaper declared “Oak to pay for it for anyone else. Sim- [email protected] Perhaps this Court should have ception. In 1909, lawmakers tight- Park’s fertile acres.” The data sup- ilarly, five of the Supreme Court Editor & Publisher instead tried this case under the ened the law to prohibit delivery ported this assertion. In a two- Justices have had ties to the Cath- Mary Kimm [email protected] Fourteenth Amendment, which of those materials by railroads. block area, there were 242 kids. olic Church and its birth control @MaryKimm notes that no state may “deny to And in 1922, Congress banned any That included the Gallaghers with doctrines. They join the all-male Jean Card any person with- foreign importation of these ‘sala- a brood of 14; the Graneys with hierarchy of the Catholic Church Production Editor [email protected] in its jurisdiction cious’ materials. nine girls; and the O’Brians with in promulgating the birth control Letters to Jeanne Theismann the equal protec- These intrusive and insulting nine boys. I had only one friend philosophy -- applicable to women. [email protected] The Editor tion of the laws.” laws remained on the books until who was an only child. In America, we have a right to @TheismannMedia Is this not blatant 1965 when the Supreme Court in- Before she died, my mom said expect that our Courts and their Janet Barnett, John Bordner, Mark Mogle discrimination tervened in the case of Griswold v she wanted to have a “serious con- judges do not decide such cases on Contributing Photographers based on gender to favor the men Connecticut, when it ruled that it versation” with me, as the oldest the basis of religion -- either theirs [email protected] and not the women in applying was unconstitutional for the feder- child. She noted that, “after much or anyone else’s. Shirley Ruhe Contributing Photographer and Writer this insurance ruling? al government to prohibit married thought,” she had finally decided The Constitutional mandate for [email protected]

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Volunteers are needed A Connection Newspaper for a variety of services, with trans- in each of his more than 30 years 2015 indicate, a disproportion- tle of Guilford Courthouse, A Most The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly of service. Additionally, under Wil- ate share of the jail population is Desperate Engagement. This will portation to medical appointments to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. be the third of four history lectures are greatest need. Any owners or occupants of premises that do not liam’s leadership, the State never black; however, no facts indicate wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by local Alexandria historians that They can also use help with in-home by telephone at 703-778-9426 or by email to once threatened to take over an any incarcerations were unjust. was interrupted this spring. Tickets handyman work and handling IT [email protected], and the Alexandria school as was Jeffer- Ironically, the widely respected are $6. 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AT WOODLAWN organization that many accuse of exandria’s “historically low crime The 57th Annual Needlework Show at being “sexist” as after 93 years of rate” during his tenure, led these SATURDAY/JULY 25 Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House faithful service to the community, purported inequities and racist in- Live Chamber Concert. 6-8:30 p.m. At re-opens to the public on July 15- The Secret Garden at the Rectory, August 2, 2020. the organization in 2020, shock- carcerations against his own peo- 711 Princess Street, Alexandria. The Show structure will be modi- ingly, still prohibits any women ple of color? “The Four B’s: Barrière, Bologne, fied: Entry is by timed ticket, in from being equal members. And why was this supposed Bartok and Beethoven,” members smaller groups each half-hour, Secondly, a forum whose mem- “hard-wired white supremacy” of the National Symphony Orches- purchased online only. Woodlawn bership, qualifications, diversity, permitted during Wilson’s previ- tra perform chamber music for & Pope-Leighey House is at 9000 cello duet and string quartet. At 6 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, and inclusiveness was not listed, ous terms as Vice-Mayor and City p.m. and 7:30 p.m., rain date Sun- VA 22309. 6 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Cancel Our Rent’ From Page 1 gage Relief program, which is providing an additional $450,000 for eligible Alexandria residents. This supplements $4 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds designated for the city’s Emergency Rent Relief Assistance Program and $671,500 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for affordable housing tenants. State funding will provide one- time payments, and the option for renewal will be based on availabil- ity of funding, household’s need for assistance, and eligibility. Eli- gible residents must have monthly rent or mortgage at or below 150 percent Fair Market Rent as de- fined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Gross household income must be at or below 80 percent of area me- dian income. According to the city’s website, short-term emergency rental assistance through the CARES Act will be provided to assist Alexan- dria renters experiencing housing insecurity due to COVID-19 related loss of income. Funds in the amount of up to $1,800 in a one-time payment will be provided directly to property owners on be- half of eligible tenants, who must be current in rent as of March 31, 2020. The city has acknowledged that the pandemic has disproportion- ately impacted communities of color, and there will be targeted outreach to communities of color across Virginia. Residents should take a self-assessment survey to see if they qual- ify, and then call 703-746-5700 to apply.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 v 7 Education A Senior Year Unlike Any Other Recent high school grads, Class of 2021 face college uncertainty amid pandemic.

By Bridgette Adu-Wadier College plans aren’t the only family responsibilities on top of GAZETTE PACKET thing that’s changed. schoolwork and scholarship appli- Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) Commonly regarded as a rite of cations. enior year, 2020 T.C. Wil- passage, the traditional senior year “It’s going to be really hard liams graduate Mikaela experience is now anything but. to make those connections with Pozo applied to 17 col- The Class of 2020 had their senior my new teachers this year,” said Sleges. Despite the copious year upended with a virtual grad- Smith. “How do I put myself out essays and application fees, she uation ceremony, no prom, and a there for my teachers and how do needed to cast a wide net. An im- pandemic crashing it all. I engage?” migrant and first-generation col- “There was so much going on in The pandemic is also causing lege student, Pozo depended on the world, it was difficult to think a shakeup in college admissions. scholarships to realize her college about college when there were so Several Northern Virginia schools dreams. So she applied to pricier many other things I had to think have adopted pass/fail grading private universities that could give about and process,” said Pozo. and taking college admissions tests her more grants as an internation- The Class of 2021 will have to like the SAT and ACT has become al student. deal with the same thing, all on nearly impossible. In response, But as college decisions came, top of college applications, possi- many Virginia universities such as Yulisa Morales, 2020 T.C. Williams graduate and SFA Scholarship Pozo’s top choice rejected her. ble first days of school over Zoom University of Virginia and Virginia Recipient. She’s heading to Virginia State University in the fall to Most of the colleges that accepted and rising uncertainty as the pan- Tech have made test scores option- pursue social work. her such as George Washington demic continues. al for admission. University and the University of The students behind them, the cluding both online and in-person “We know how hard it is, doing Smith is anxious to get standard- Richmond gave her no financial Class of 2021, are navigating a classes, but final decisions have college apps, doing schoolwork ized testing over with. She regis- aid. new college admissions landscape. yet to be made. Northern Virginia and balancing everything,” said tered to take the SAT in August but She did receive a full-ride to “Because of COVID-19, I had to Community College (NOVA) will Areyán. “But I think it’s going to be her testing location in D.C. can- George Mason University, which think about what was the best op- continue most of its classes online. harder now with the pandemic. celed. She’s now scheduled to take she will be attending in the fall. tion financially,” said Pozo. “Hypo- For some students, the first year Fairfax and Loudoun counties the exam in October at a school in “It’s definitely not the school I thetically, if I did take out a loan of college done remotely is any- have announced a complete virtu- Maryland, an hour and a half away thought I would be attending,” and go to the University of Rich- thing but ideal. al fall reopening for its students, from home. said Pozo. “It was not a part of mond while we have COVID-19 María Areyán, a 2019 T.C. Wil- as has Arlington. Alexandria is still Even with recent policy chang- the plan. The reason why I chose happening, my mom loses her job liams graduate who took a gap deliberating, hosting public hear- es, a good test score can still bring George Mason was because it was and can’t help me pay for school. year, is excited to start her first ings to develop a plan that will be scholarships and college afford- the most financially feasible - op Would there be any opportunities year of college at NOVA. However, publicized by mid-August. ability. tion.” for me to pay off the loan? I would she’s not happy about the Zoom Kennetra Smith, a rising senior “Schools say they’re ‘test-option- She’s just one student whose be taking a risk.” lectures. at Thomas Edison High School al,’ but to what extent are they ac- college plans differed from initial Reopening plans for colleges “I’m not very good at online in Fairfax, feels uncertain about tually test-optional?” said Smith. expectations. Other recent high don’t make the decision making learning, which is something that a new online school year. As a She’s not the only one who school grads are also re-evaluating any easier. George Mason Univer- I’m scared about,” said Areyán. low-income student living in a might have to apply to college college options amid the pandemic sity plans to start its fall semester “I’m more functional in a class- small apartment with five other without test scores. T.C. Williams and financial crisis. on schedule with a hybrid plan in- room than I am in my room.” people, she struggled to balance See A Senior Year, Page 12

‘Titan Oak’ in Danger Residents rally to save 150-year-old tree at TC.

By Jeanne Theismann uled to be cut down this week and also the historic tree designation Gazette Packet some of the residents have said in the city ordinance so the city they will tie themselves to the tree manager can save the tree by des- oncerned citizens and if necessary to halt its removal. ignating it as historic. We are ask- local activists gathered Plans call for the tree to be re- ing Mark Jinks to do that before it CJuly 21 on the campus placed by a new concession stand, is too late.” of T.C. Williams High School to restrooms and storage space. Because the tree is on school protest the planned removal of A city staff report issued in 2018 grounds, the School Board has the a 150-year-old oak tree to make reads in part: “For the proposed authority to reverse the decision way for a new concession stand new concession and restroom fa- on the tree subject to approval at the school’s Parker-Gray Me- cilities, different options were from City Council. morial Stadium. explored in order to balance the “If anyone wants to help save “This is an amazing tree,” applicant’s design objective of mov- this tree, please contact members said Boyd Walker, a TC graduate ing structures away from property of the school board, city coun- who is petitioning the city and lines as far as possible, with the ad- cil and the city manager,” Walker ACPS to save the tree. “This oak ditional objective to create a public added. “This tree is in imminent has been here long before the gathering place with good on-site danger of being cut down. Saving Photo by Boyd Walker city even stretched this far west circulation… Initial designs tried the tree will not prevent a conces- and it has shaded every athlete to save a large tree, but the result- sion stand from being built. It only and fan quenching their thirst. ing layout removes the tree in or- needs to be relocated.” It also produces a few tons of der to place the buildings furthest oxygen a year while sucking out east away from property lines.” A 150-year-old oak tree on carbon from our atmosphere. “The city arborist has already the campus of T.C. Williams Let’s honor that tree and save it looked at the tree and reported High School is slated for for our kids’ future.” that it is healthy and about 150 removal to make way for a The tree is reportedly sched- years old,” Walker said. “There is new concession stand.

8 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Wins Special Award in African American History

atrick Oster- the event. Already an ac- mann-Healey, a tive volunteer with the Pstudent at George Office of Historic Alex- Washington Middle andria’s Gadsby’s Tavern School in Alexandria re- Museum, Patrick also cently competed in the interviewed staff at the National History Day Alexandria Black History Contest, held virtually Museum as part of his re- due to the COVID-19 search. pandemic, June 14-20. After completing a He received the special project, students com- award in African Amer- pete in a series of con- ican History sponsored tests beginning at the by the National Park Ser- local level. The top stu- vice. dents from all 50 states, The 2020 contest D.C., U.S. territories, and theme was Breaking international schools are Patrick Ostermann-Healey Barriers in History, and invited to compete in the this year’s unprecedent- National Contest. Pat- ed circumstances added an extra layer of rick’s entry was one of five from Virginia rec- meaning to the theme. Patrick joined more ognized at the National Contest. than half a million students globally who “To make it to the National Contest in a completed projects in one of five categories: normal year is a remarkable achievement,” documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, said NHD Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn. or website. Patrick created a paper project ti- “Given the added challenges facing students tled The 1939 Virginia Library Sit-In: Break- because of the coronavirus and nationwide ing a Barrier to Read at a Public Library. He school closures, I am even more impressed was inspired by the Alexandria Library Sit- by what they have done this year. They have In Descendants Panel hosted by Alexandria shown an incredible level of perseverance City Public Libraries as part of the year-long amid adversity, and I am confident we will commemoration of the 80th anniversary of See Wins Special Award, Page 12

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 v 9 Entertainment Say Hello to Hank & Mitzi’s This Month

By Hope Nelson to close for a few months anyway, rolling with the punches – and Leeds thought it was a great time making some options available to oon, the aroma of rich to rebrand the space – and include fit the times. Italian food will once pizza when it reopened. “We’re starting right off the bat more waft from the cor- Enter Mitzi, aka Leeds’ mother. with family meals to go,” Leeds Sner of Montgomery Street “My mom has always been the said. Diners can choose from four and St. Asaph Street. After a lon- one that wanted me to do pizza entrees – including lasagna and ger-than-anticipated wait, Hank -- she’s a real pizza connoisseur,” eggplant Parmesan – as well as a and Mitzi’s – formerly known as Leeds laughed. Caesar salad, broccoli rabe side Hank’s Pasta Bar – will reopen its And pizza will certainly be a and optional dessert, all for carry- doors near the end of the month at star of the show. While the precise out. The family meals, which are 600 Montgomery St. menu is still being finalized, Leeds aimed at families of four-plus, will Appetite The original says diners can expect an array of be priced at $69. The restaurant is Hank’s, which closed options for pies. also offering charcuterie boards to in October 2019, was “We’re going to have a simple go. only supposed to be shuttered for margherita, a meat choice, a veg- And, naturally, those diners who three to four months, said owner etable choice, a make-your-own,” opt to dine in – either in Hank & Chef Jamie Leeds. But the world Leeds said. But the pasta dishes Mitzi’s outdoor space or inside the had other plans. Between the that Hank’s has become famous for dining room – can expect safety Covid-19 pandemic and the usual aren’t going anywhere, either. protocols that go “above and be- construction delays that pop up The signature mafalde is cer- yond,” including masks and gloves with a project like this, the closure tainly making a return, Leeds said, for the staff, frequent cleaning of has stretched to 10 months. with a bit more refinement than the space, frequent hand-washing The reason for the closure was before. and more. simple, borne out of necessity “Everything’s going to be very Now that the reopening date is when renovating on a large scale. simple and straightforward,” she finally drawing near, does it feel “I wanted to build a rooftop bar said. like a relief for Leeds? and catering event space on the And some of the other Hank’s fa- “Oh gosh, it really does,” she middle floor,” Leeds said. “…I had vorites are coming back, too. said, chuckling. “I can’t wait.” gotten a feasibility test done for “We’re definitely going to have the roof and the city was granting our signature grilled octopus back Hope Nelson is the author of “Clas- me access to the roof for 80 seats that people love,” Leeds said. sic Restaurants of Alexandria” and Chef Jamie Leeds and I didn’t want to pass that op- “We’re just going to give it a lit- owns the Kitchen Recessionista blog, portunity up.” located at www.kitchenrecessionista. tle boost with a nice lemon vinai- In this era of coronavirus, re- a few more nuances than it might com. Email her any time at Since the restaurant would have grette.” opening a restaurant brings with it have before. Leeds and team are [email protected].

Help with Cinematic Tribute to Alexandria

oin the Alex- andria Film JFestival, the Alexandria Sympho- Photo contributed ny Orchestra and Spark Media for a special cinematic tribute to Alexan- dria. Be a part of this collaboration by showing us Alexan- The Irish Walk in Old Town will close its doors July 31. dria through your eyes. What makes it special to you? What Irish Walk to Close July 31 makes it home? By Jeanne Theismann Theobald became owner of the storied makes Alexandria special to you. Make Make it personal. Just film a short clip Gazette Packet shop in 2008, following in the steps of the sure to film with your phone horizontal, with your phone and send it to us. Your original owners, the Butler family, then Ber- not vertical. video could include loved ones, land- he Irish Walk, a landmark shopping nadette and Pat Troy. She went on to thank The orchestra will be performing when marks or your favorite hidden spot in destination in Old Town for over 50 her longtime customers. the film is shown, so we won’t be able to town – whatever Alexandria means to Tyears, will be closing its doors July “We have fitted some of you with your hear anything. We want your video to you is what we want to see. 31, a casualty of a string of recent economic first Irish dance shoes, ordered your- wed Show, Don’t Tell. Email us at [email protected] and challenges. ding bands, watched your children grow, Email your video to us at info@spark- your video could be incorporated into “The last couple of years have been finan- celebrated your anniversaries and helped media.org or, if the file is too large to this special film presentation, which will cially hard on all of us,” said owner Patty you find the perfect gifts,” Theobald said. email, use the free website wetransfer. premiere at the Alexandria Film Festival, Theobald in announcing the closing on the “We have appreciated hearing about your com. Simply put our email address in the accompanied by a live performance of store’s website and Facebook page. “From trips to Ireland and your family’s Irish his- “email to” field. Aaron Copland’s Our Town by the Alex- the government shutdown, to the summer tories and celebrating the big day with you @AlexFilmFest https://vimeo. andria Symphony Orchestra. It’ll be made closing of the Alexandria Metro stations, and -- St. Patrick’s Day. It has been a joy.” com/439047386 available after its premiere for all to see. now the pandemic, we all have suffered in The Irish Walk is currently offering 40 Be a part of the movie by emailing us Instructions: ways we couldn’t have imagined. The Irish percent off on all in stock merchandise both your video to [email protected]. Use your phone to film a short vid- Walk is one business in a long list of busi- in store and online. https://vimeo.com/439047386 eo (10-20 seconds) that shows us what nesses that is finding it impossible to bounce The store will close its doors July 31. back after this third financial hit.” www.irishwalk.com 10 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v July 23-29, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living Discarded Electronic Equipment Helps Seniors in Need

Handheld devices keep the elderly in contact Courtesy of Virginia State Telehealth Access for Seniors with healthcare providers, family and friends. By Marilyn Campbell Gazette Packet

n a recent summer morning, a group of college Ostudents gathered in Chantilly to sort and sanitize handheld devices ranging from smart- phones to tablets. The equipment was given to a local medical clin- ic and then distributed to seniors who don’t have the means to purchase their own, but need to stay connected to healthcare providers, family and friends. “Through my work, I’ve seen seniors isolated at home,” said Tanvi Nallanagula, a junior at the Univer- sity of Virginia and an EMT (emer- Northern Virginia college students collect and sanitize handheld de- gency medical technician). “This vices to help seniors stay connected to health care providers, family effort is important to me because and friends. I can’t imagine being quarantined in my house without access to doc- For More Information or to Donate tors or friends and family.” https://www.telehealthforseniors.org/ “Sometimes it’s difficult for seniors to know how much medica- with INOVA because they have so “Anything helps, even $5. If some- tion to take, for example,” she con- many clinics all over Northern Vir- one doesn’t have an old device to tinued. “These devices will make it ginia. Within a month we’ll have donate, but wants to donate $40, easier for them to ask for help and devices to donate to them.” that’s enough money to buy a de- get the information they need.” The group is in need of smart- vice.” The organization was found- The students, primarily college phones or tablets that have camer- ed in response to the COVID-19 juniors with an interest in medi- as and the ability to connect to the pandemic and is part of Telehealth cine, founded the Virginia State Internet. Access for Seniors, a national or- Telehealth Access for Seniors, a “There are people who have ganization run by 120 volunteers non-profit organization with a mis- devices in their homes that they in 26 states sion to collect and distribute hand- no longer use because they’ve up- In addition to devices, the stu- held devices to low income seniors graded,” said Thandra. “Older and dent volunteers provide instruc- and veterans. Once they collect low-income patients tend to be tions and free tech-support. In and sanitize the devices, they con- more vulnerable and have more order to continue providing this tact clinics that serve those popu- complicated medical needs. These service in Northern Virginia, they lations. devices give them the opportunity need more volunteers and contin- “Clinics give us a ballpark of to access care and prevent unnec- ued donations. what they need and we tell them essary medical complications.” “An interesting approach is to fo- what you can reasonably deliver,” “We’re also collecting money cus on mental health,” said .Than- said Sneha Thandra, a junior at from corporations, family, friends dra “We know that during this Emory University and the Virginia or through fundraisers to buy new time a lot of seniors will be lonely State Lead for Telehealth Access ones,” added Rachana Subbanna, a so we wanted them to be able to for Seniors. “We’ve been talking junior at the University of Virginia. connect with family and friends.”

Seniors to Protest Via Zoom Online forum scheduled for July 27 n online protest for older adults is being clude: Reverend Marcia Norfleet of Alfred Baptist planned via Zoom to allow seniors to “gath- Church, and Shawn Tarrant, former member of the Aer in solidarity and bring attention to the Maryland House of Delegates. Kelly White Gibson, need to end systemic racism and push for police Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Merrillville, Ind., reform,” according to the event organizers. will serve as moderator. The event is scheduled for July 27 at 3 p.m. Organizers said the goal of the event is to en- “It is so impressive how quickly we have all adapt- able a group of people to safely participate in the ed to the virus situation and hosting Zoom happy movement regardless of any physical boundaries or hours and other virtual gatherings,” said former possible risk of exposing themselves to the corona- Mayor Allison Silberberg, a featured panelist of the virus. Speakers will discuss the impact of structural event. “Given that most seniors have not been able systemic racism and how individuals can influence to attend the peaceful protests, this virtual event change. would be one way for our seniors to connect and To learn more or to register, visit bit.ly/virtualse- see about ways to affect social change.” niors. In addition to Silberberg, other speakers in- –Jeanne Theismann

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ONLINE CODING bring your ticket. Show starts at must remain in their car during Unlike Any Other CLASSES FOR KIDS 8:30 p.m. the movie but may roll down From Page 8 Friday, Aug. 14 -- “Aladdin” their windows. South Riding Inn exandria has taken new mea- CodeWizardsHQ is offering online after school coding classes for kids Saturday, Sept. 12 -- “Mrs. Doubtfire” and Dominos will be available rising senior Fina Osei-Owusu sures to connect with seniors and summer coding classes for kids Reserve your spot - space is limited. for delivery to vehicles and other is banking on taking her SAT in over the summer and into the with a structured curriculum that Reservation and movie details are food options are available for August after having her first one fall. The annual workshop is comprehensive, developmental, located at takeout. No alcohol. Registration challenging, and fun. Students https://www.tysonscornercenter.com/ is available on the events page at canceled in April. But there’s no for financial aid documents is Events www.southriding.net. The movie guarantee that it will happen. get to code a project in every class. scheduled to be online in Octo- Expect the most fun and effective begins at sunset and lineup for the “Everybody is in the same ber. Seniors will have access to live, teacher-led coding classes for DRIVE-IN MOVIES summer is as follows: boat,” said Beth Lovain of the a texting platform that gives re- kids with support, including live AT WORKHOUSE July 28 -- “A Classic Underdoll Story” Scholarship Fund of Alexan- office hours and 24/7 access to Address: 9518 Workhouse Way, Aug. 11 -- “Aladdin” minders about scholarship and Aug. 18 -- “The Lego Movie” dria. “Whatever challenges that college application deadlines. their proprietary coding platform. Lorton, VA 22079. Film starts at 9 Their teachers take a students-first they have, every student has.” p.m. Tickets are $10-$80. Visit the “We’re very worried about approach to teaching Python, Java, website: workhousearts.org. MOSAIC DEBUTS OUTDOOR Despite the pandemic, Pozo the students,” said Lovain. “But HTML/CSS, and JavaScript that Call 703-584-2900. DRIVE-IN MOVIES argues the barriers many dis- at some point, it all will go guarantees students will reach Schedule: EDENS Mosaic has launched a new advantaged students face when back to normal.” But Osei-Ow- their potential. New summer class- v Friday, July 24 -- “The Dark Crys- outdoor drive-in movie series this es are starting on August 3. Visit applying to college will persist. usu doubts things will return to tal.” summer. Located on the top level www.CodeWizardsHQ.com. v Saturday, July 25 -- “Labyrinth.” (7) of Market Garage across from “A lot of low-income people normalcy anytime soon. v Friday, July 31 -- “Hot Fuzz.” Mom’s Organic Market and Hyatt and undocumented people ex- “A lot of things will change,” TYSONS CORNER House. Check-in is on level 6. perience the college process she said. “Our lives will never DRIVE-IN MOVIES DRIVE-IN MOVIES Address: 8295 Glass Alley, Fairfax. a little bit differently,” said be the same. Our senior year Tysons Corner Center is hosting Drive- AT SOUTH RIDING The films begin at 8 p.m. The Pozo. “The college process itself In Movie Nights, in partnership South Riding Town Center in Chantilly lineup includes: is going to be really different; Friday July 24: “Toy Story 4” at 5:15 shows how inaccessible college I don’t think it’s going to be with the Hyatt Regency Tysons will host a free Summer Drive- Corner Center, on the second p.m.; and “Jurassic Park” at 8:45 education is.” In Movie Series each Tuesday normal. I don’t think anything’s weekend of each month. Locat- evening now through August 18. p.m.; The Scholarship Fund of Al- going to be normal.” ed along Fashion Blvd. between Attendance is limited to South Friday Aug. 28: To Be Announced Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, Riding residents and advanced There is a $28 fee to reserve a desig- will open for parking, be sure to registration is required. Spectators See Fun Things, Page 14 Obituary Obituary Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction

From Page 5 FREDERICK JAMES LEES, CDR. USN (RET) court or feel going to court is currently unsafe. Frederick James Lees, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away and at risk of eviction. Horner says Legal Services usually has a table out- peacefully on July 17 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. Born to side the courthouse Monday-Thursday offering gener- John T. Lees and Helen Evans Lees on August 26, 1930, in Scran- Mary Horner, Staff Attorney for the Legal Services al legal advice and information as well as information ton, PA, Mr. Lees became a gifted scholar and an Eagle Scout who enjoyed baseball and track and field. He graduated from Central of Northern Virginia, who handles these eviction cases on food distribution. “We just helped 20-22 people fill High School, attended University of Virginia on a Naval ROTC for the City of Alexandria, breaks down the eviction out an affidavit to delay eviction. The 60-day continu- scholarship and graduated in 1952 with a B.A. in Physics. situation into three phases. She says phase one evic- ance is good because it gives time to work on solving Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. After leaving active duty, tion cases were filed pre-COVID where people had the problem, to get the unemployment benefits or to he served in the Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Com- fallen behind in their rent prior to March.q3 “Some find a way to pay the rent.” mander. judgments against them are pretty high because al- Horner says she has been compiling court data On December 19, 1953, he married Romayne Lloyd, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life. though the courts were closed the rental payments since May. “This allows us to reach out. Horner says Following his active service in the Navy, he was employed as a patent examiner in the kept accumulating.” one of the relationships that is part of the Alexandria U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. While working at the Patent Office, he earned his law Phase two is people who have fallen behind in rent team effort is with the Sheriff’s office. degree from The American University Washington College of Law, graduating in 1961. payments due to the impact of the coronavirus job “No one wants to be evicting people right now. Be- Mr. Lees then joined the legal staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion, practicing intellectual property law there during the heyday of space exploration. loss. It is difficult to estimate how many cases are in lieve me. He served concurrently as the chairman/chief administrative judge of the NASA Board this phase. Horner says these cases are much more The sheriff agrees to wait until the last minute so of Contract Appeals and chairman of the statutory NASA Inventions and Contributions manageable because the rents have not been accumu- there is enough time to help solve the problem.” Board. He was awarded an Exceptional Service Medal by NASA for his leadership and management abilities at the agency, from which he retired after a 24-year career. lating so long. Horner says due to the rapid implementation of the In 1985, he joined the law school faculty at The George Washington University. He She said the cases tend to be filed by lawyers in new laws some attorneys are uninformed about the was appointed co-director of the Government Procurement Law LLM Program in 1993 waves. CARES Act protections for tenants living in subsidized and E.K. Gubin Professor of Government Contracts Law in 1995. An avid sports fan, Mr. Lees was a George Washington University basketball season ticket holder and had “Just yesterday there were over 100 cases, many housing. As a result they were able to get a dozen many happy memories of attending games with his wife during his tenure there. from Southern Towers, a 4,000 unit complex.” Horner cases dismissed the last couple of days. While at The George Washington University, he also served as special master, ombuds- says the number of cases filed for Southern Towers But she adds that unfortunately when tenants re- man, arbitrator, neutral advisor, expert, and counsel in various government contract cases. His work took him around the globe and brought him great fulfillment. He retired between mid-March to present is triple the number of ceive an eviction notice to vacate in 5 days (even if from The George Washington University as E.K. Gubin Professor Emeritus of Govern- cases filed between January to mid- March. Southern it was based on misinformation), many self evict and ment Contract Law in 2002, remained active in the field of alternative dispute resolution Towers is one of the few affordable housing that is then they can’t find them. and continued consulting in both the public and private sectors for many years. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Lees was equally engaged in his local com- not subsidized in Alexandria and thus not under the Gray says, “Reflect on what you might do. Every munity. He served as a deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he was a protection of the CARES Act on evictions. It is a less dollar counts.” member for more than 60 years. He was president of the Mt. Vernon Park Association, expensive place to live but quick to evict. Horner adds, “We have boots on the ground. We are president of the Groveton High School Booster Club, a Fort Hunt Little League baseball Horner says she anticipates phase three will come triaging emergencies. This partnership with the City coach and a basketball referee for the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. In 2014, he moved with his wife Romayne from their home in Alexandria, VA to Sunny- in about two months when the CARES Act protecting and faith-based community and non-profits is unique side Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA, where he remained until people from eviction has expired and the 60 day con- to Alexandria. It is the benefit of our size and our tight his death. tinuance period has run out. She says when people knit community. Everyone is on the same team.” Mr. Lees was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Romayne Lees, his son, Frederick Lloyd Lees (Linda), his parents and his sister, Dorothy Davis. come to court because they have fallen behind in their Horner says, “I am blown away by our community’s Surviving are his daughter Susan Arnold (Kevin) of Harrisonburg, VA, daughter Lisa Lees rent there is a procedure available to delay action for ability to act due to established relationships.” of Reston, VA, son Jeffrey Lees (Leigh-Anne) of Harrisonburg, VA; loving grandchildren 60 days but it requires people to fill out an affidavit. Timothy Lees (Denise), Allison Lees, Jessica Arnold, Evan, Gillian and Nathan Lees; and several nieces and nephews. Legal Services has been successful in getting some To donate to the ACT Now COVID-19 Response It is those people, along with a wide variety of friends, colleagues, and students, who tenants in danger of eviction to fill out the forms but a Fund: https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/act- brought him the greatest joys of his life. He loved couples bridge, playing competi- number of people are unaware of the law, terrified of nowcovid19fund tive badminton at the Pentagon Officers Athletic Club, cheering on his children and grandchildren in their sporting events, attending Redskins football games, reading and sharing his Bethany Beach home – the setting of a lifetime of memories for his children, Wins Special Award in African American History grandchildren and friends. Mr. Lees was a strong patriot with a friendly spirit. He was exceptionally kind, intelligent, From Page 9 generous, patient, loyal, warm and witty. All who knew him will mourn his passing. fessionals served as judges for the students’ work, and A memorial service will be held when it is feasible, and burial will be at Arlington National continue to see great things from all of these stu- as with all other aspects of the contest this year, the Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunnyside Retire- dents. The critical thinking and research skills learned judging was conducted remotely online. 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They’ve got half-day the risk of miscellaneous drug/treatment interac- and full-day camps for kids of all ages starting tions, both cancers couldn’t be treated simultane- the week of July 20 and Aug. 3 . Camps ously. Now we go forward in hope, just like we include the following: did 11-plus years ago.. Having completed the thyroid cancer treatment Game Design Camp where campers learn about protocol after a recent CT scan showed no residu- computer technology, visual arts, storytelling al signs of cancer, I am now free - so to speak, to and music with creative and critical thinking return to the scene of crime - to euphemise, and and problem-solving skills. And the Game resume treatment for my underlying/pre-existing Design camps integrate all of the STEM core lung cancer. I am also returning for treatment competencies in a fun and engaging way. because during the six month interval when I was not receiving any current lung cancer treatment, GUTTER GUTTER Young Writers Camp gives campers in grades the lung cancer tumors grew. My oncologist was 7-12 the chance to write creatively in a vari- unable to characterize the growth, other than to ety of genres, learn about new genres through IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS say there was growth everywhere, (he didn’t say mini-lessons and receive response to their work from writers. a little; he didn’t say a lot). For some context, he TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE did read aloud some comparative tumor mea- surements written in the radiologist’s report which Performing Arts Summer Camp Challenge offers were less than ideal. No matter. 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In a highlight of the evening, Page 6 Slade invited children from the audience Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper to dance and sing with her on stage. “I know! I know!” drawings in response to themed prompts Kimberly Palmer, Many of the students Wellbeing author of “Smart were eager to answer Mom, Rich Mom,” “Mr. Jefferson’s” (Bill Page 14 will share insights Barker) questions at the Potomac during the living Page 9 history assembly at 25 Cents Library on Satur- January 5, 2017 was then. This is now. day, Jan. 28. Armstrong Elementary. In the Red Schools, Metro, and infrastructure Access to pre-recorded video lessons led by a form trinity of 2017 city budget priorities.

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❖ By Vernon Miles Gazette Packet Smedberg says the scale of the demands exceeds previous years. or the City Council, the I don’t think my ship has sailed but there does “We’ve had these issues before, largest looming issue in but the dollar amounts and the the upcoming months of professional arts educator size is bigger,” said Smedberg. 2017 is always the city’s budget.F The routine is fairly simi- “Schools, infrastructure, and lar year after year: the city and transportation are all core to what school system haggle to a compro- we do. How we prioritize the rest mise over expanding school enroll- is what we have to decide.”

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