Vol. 11, No. 52 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper December 24, 2015 New chamber CEO reflects on challenges, opportunities ahead MGM casino, Potomac Yard and NSF relocation the biggest areas of focus BY Chris Teale From the offices of United Way Worldwide on North Fairfax Street where he serves as execu- Photo/City of Alexandria tive vice president and chief op- The subdivision of 809 and 811 Vassar Road into three properties is set to move forward erating officer, Joseph Haggerty after city council rejected an appeal by neighbors by a margin of 6-1. Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg was the lone dissenting vote. looks across the Potomac River and sees a tremendous opportu- nity for Alexandria as the new City council approves MGM casino is built at National Harbor. To the north is Potomac Yard, Courtesy Photo which is slated for the construc- Joseph Haggerty was announced last month as the new CEO of the Vassar Road subdivision tion of a new Metro station and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Councilors vote 6-1 to public hearing. Vice Mayor know where that leaves us commercial development. And replacing John Long. Haggerty is cur- reject residents’ appeal Allison Silberberg was the on this case. We don’t have in the Carlyle/Eisenhower East rently executive vice president and BY Chris Teale lone dissenting vote among clarity right now.” neighborhood, he sees great po- chief operating officer at United Way City council rejected city councilors. “I agree that the standard tential with the construction of Worldwide, and sits on the chamber’s board of directors. at its December 12 pub- The case first came be- is a devilishly difficult one the National Science Foundation. lic hearing the appeal to fore council for a public to deal with, and it’s no sur- Those and numerous other sons, Haggerty said he has a per- prevent the owners of two hearing in June, when it prise that we’re getting dif- projects in the city excite Hag- sonal justification for agreeing to adjacent properties in the voted to remand the proposal ferent approaches and differ- gerty, who was announced as the be the chamber’s new CEO. Clover-College Park neigh- back to the city planning ent standards with different Alexandria Chamber of Com- “I travel a lot and I have a borhood from dividing commission for further dis- cases because it is so hard merce’s new CEO last month, couple of kids and I thought this their lots into three after cussion and analysis by city to translate into action,” said replacing the retiring John Long. fevered debate from both staff. Several months after City Councilor Tim Lovain. As well as for professional rea- SEE Haggerty | 6 sides and among coun- those original discussions, “It’s a struggle for the staff, cilors, who once again city councilors still struggled it’s a struggle for the planning wrestled with the process with how to apply the lan- commission. It’s a struggle involved in approving the guage of the city’s zoning for us, it’s a struggle for the subdivision. ordinance and the process as neighbors and the people of Councilors voted 6-1 to a whole. Alexandria, the citizens, as approve the proposed subdi- “If it truly is a ministe- they try and understand it vision of 809 and 811 Vassar rial act, we have to make and apply it and try to figure The final 2015 Alexandria Times Road by applicants Stephen it ministerial,” said City out precedent when the prec- Holiday Gift Guide is inside! and Mary Hales, after the Councilor Justin Wilson. edents keep changing.” Find local ideas for those perfect planning commission re- “We have to make the The appeal was brought last-minute gifts to complete your holiday shopping. turned a 5-1 rejection of the analysis ministerial, be- appeal at its November 5 cause it’s not today. I don’t SEE Vassar | 9 SEE Page 13

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The Lamplighter CRIME Man sentenced to life in prison for Our staff has 3 generations child sexual assault of experience An Alexandria man was the abuse ended, and after appropriate punishment and to assist you found guilty December 17 of struggling with serious men- has ensured that this predator in your lamp three counts of sexual abuse tal health issues, the child will not be able to victimize and lamp of a child and will spend the disclosed the abuse. other children. shade needs! rest of his life in prison. Hernandez was sentenced “It is my sincere hope that Omar Hernandez Lopez, 25, to a mandatory term of life in in this sentence the victim was convicted of aggravated prison on the second count, will find some small degree sexual battery; rape of a child with an additional 40 years of closure and that the pro- under the age of 13 by a per- of active prison time on the cess of healing can begin. I 1207 King Street son over the age of 18; rape of other two counts. would like to thank the Alex- Alexandria, VA 703-549-4040 a child under the age of 13 by “My thoughts are with the andria Police Department for www.lamplighterlamps.com a person at least 3 years older victim of these horrendous the outstanding investigation Thank you for your business and than the child. crimes, who showed an amaz- conducted by its detectives. Have a safe and happy new year. Hernandez repeatedly ing amount of courage in re- The significant sentence in raped, sodomized and sexu- porting the abuse to authori- this case should put sex of- ally assaulted the child for ties,” said Commonwealth’s fenders on notice that the Al- four years, starting when the Attorney Bryan Porter in a exandria Police Department child was five years old. The statement. “The sentence im- and Commonwealth’s Attor- abuse only stopped when he posed in this case sends the ney’s Office will zealously moved away from the home unmistakable message that investigate and prosecute that he shared with the child. this community will not toler- crimes of sexual violence The child did not immedi- ate violence against children. against children.” ately disclose the abuse out By securing a life sentence, of fear, but two years after my office has delivered the - Chris Teale

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Photo/Chris Teale Del Ray mailman Reggie Johns is presented with the Special Star Award Monday at the Del Ray Business Association’s Annual Holiday Luncheon and Presentation of Star Awards. Johns has been deliver- 50% ing mail in the neighborhood for 34 years. floor models only Business association luncheon follows Most of naming of Pat Miller Neighborhood Square you make BY Chris Teale it easy for me It has been quite the year for Del Ray, and it was capped to do my job. Monday by the Del Ray Busi- ness Association’s Annual I really thank Holiday Luncheon and Pre- you all for that.” sentation of Star Awards, a ceremony that recognizes in- - Reggie Johns, dividuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to Del Ray mailman help and support neighborhood Sale Ends Monday Sept. 14th businesses. him?” she asked an audience One of the biggest awards made up of a smorgasbord of at this year’s event, which took neighborhood business own- place in the penthouse of the Del ers and city officials. Ray Towers apartment complex Reuter also revealed that with its sweeping views of Alex- U.S. Rep Don Beyer (D-8) andria and D.C., went to mail- will honor Johns with an en- man Reggie Johns, who was try in the Congressional Re- honored for his 34 years of ser- cord, recognizing his many vice in the community. His prize years of service to Del Ray was the Special Star Award, pre- and the city of Alexandria sented by business association while working for the U.S. board member Gayle Reuter, Postal Service. 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I think it will it takes shape across the Po- feel better to be involved in tomac River. Scheduled to the local stuff that’s happen- open next year and to include ing here, and also I’ll be run- a luxury hotel, restaurants, ning my own show.” retail and a 3,000-seat enter- The New England native tainment venue among other comes into his new role with amenities, he is hopeful the the chamber having started city can capitalize on the ex- at United Way as an intern pected influx of visitors. while completing his master’s “You look across the river, degree at the University of that’s a $1 billion casino,” Connecticut. Haggerty said. “They’re go- Courtesy Photo He was president at United ing to have all kinds of stuff Haggerty said he is excited to see what the new MGM National Way regional offices in St. Jo- going on over there, and Harbor casino will bring to Alexandria, and wants to see the city harness development at Potomac Yard and around the new seph, Mich., St. Paul, Minn.; they’re so close, even though National Science Foundation headquarters. Phoenix; Corpus Christi, Tex- it’s in another state. I think as; and in Los Angeles, and there’s a lot of great things we has been based in Alexandria can do together, and the folks listed the approval of a Metro open as quickly as possible. them, [and] what’s going to for a decade. The organiza- from MGM seem very inter- station as its No. 1 priority in “I think one of the chal- work for the staff that’s going tion is a nonprofit focused on ested in that, so how do you its 2015 legislative agenda. lenges with Potomac Yard to be there coming in every fundraising, volunteering and make it a win-win for them After council voted to move is it’s been on the drawing day. The chamber is not go- advocacy to improve lives and for Alexandria.” forward with the project board for a long time and ing to do it alone; we’re go- across the world through edu- Meanwhile, Potomac Yard in May, Haggerty said the [for] a number of people, peo- ing to have to work with oth- cation, income and health. has been a big point of em- chamber hopes to see the sta- ple buying those condos and er partners. I think you pull Haggerty has been a vol- phasis for the chamber, which tion and area developed and a lot of commercial people people together and you try want the Metro to be there to to make it work as best you make it work economically,” can, and you turn the risk In this season of giving, donate to ReStore Haggerty said. “I think what into opportunity.” we’re urging right now is that That cooperation is some- to support your local Habitat for Humanity! it move as fast as possible, un- thing Haggerty said the cham- derstanding that some studies ber will do regularly under his  Keep re-usable items out of landfills have to be done, and that [al- leadership, not only with city  Save time by scheduling a free pick up though] they’ve had three or council but with residents’  Receive a tax receipt for your donations four sites, they’ve agreed on groups. Haggerty is also hope- one now. 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Photo/City of Alexandria The subdivision of 809 and 811 Vassar Road had originally come before council in June, but the body ’ remanded it back to the planning commission and city staff for further analysis and discussion. The planning commission voted 6-1 to reject the appeal on November 5. Cause of the Month Vassar FROM | 1 highly subjective,” said resident although she said it brought into Deborah Nagle. “It is arbitrary conflict two of her major points by neighbors living within 300 and capricious to summarily of emphasis in city council: the feet of the proposed subdivision. ignore lot frontage as part of the rights of property owners and the Some accused city staff of only analysis, the factor that produces protection of the character of local focusing on qualitative measures numbers that would allow you to neighborhoods. She added that of whether the subdivision is in make an objective comparison.” this case’s impact on the commu- keeping with the neighborhood “We feel there’s almost a nity was particularly saddening. as opposed to quantitative sta- bait-and-switch going on here,” “One thing that concerns me tistics. In measuring whether a said resident Tim Lloyd, one of is how the neighborhood has subdivision is in keeping with the proposal’s opponents. “We been contentious with each other the character of the neighbor- have some numbers, it fails. We — I suppose is the right phrase hood, all analysis is done on a have some new numbers, it fails. — for quite a while now,” Silber- qualitative basis. But you know what? There’s a berg said. “Speaking as a citizen Help Community lodgings Opponents raised concerns bunch of other assessments they and as a member of the council, give the gift of independence this holiday season to earlier this year about the pro- can look at and it passes.” it concerns me going forward posal's close proximity to the his- Those accusations brought a although I think today has been Alexandria’s homeless and low-income families! toric Gerald Ford home, which stinging rebuke from applicant really civil.” In 1987, Community Lodgings was founded with served briefly in the 1970s as the Mary Hales, who noted the ex- Councilors agreed that the a mission to lift families from homelessness and president's residence. ceedance of the lot frontage re- process must be refined and re- instability to independence and self-sufficiency. But complications arose as quirement as part of the zoning evaluated for future subdivision Today, through your continued support, we provide safe, afford- the residential zoning for single- ordinance for the R-8 zone. cases, something Mayor Bill able housing to 38 low-income Alexandria families and up to two family units, of which Vassar “The neighbors can get up Euille said is “never easy.” years of transitional housing support for as many as 12 homeless Road is a part, codifies that there and give you all the numbers they “In my view, the way the families each year. Additionally, we offer tutoring, mentoring, be a minimum of 40 feet of lot want, but they have an agenda,” law’s written right now, we can- summer programs and more to over 150 homeless and low-in- frontage, something the Hales’ she said. “They obviously don’t not reasonably say that this ap- come children annually at our Learning Centers to help them application exceeds by 15 feet. want it to pass. But the people plicant for subdivision has not achieve academic success and decrease at-risk behaviors. Despite meeting the requirement, who are neutral third parties who met these criteria given the way city staff found that two of the have no say in this except for to the language is written right With your support, we can help even more vulnerable families stay on the path to independence and better their future. proposed lots would have smaller look at your ordinance and what now,” Wilson said. “We have lot frontage than similarly situat- has actually been codified, say it created a playing field to analyze Visit www.communitylodgings.org to donate now. ed lots in other areas, which drew is in character and it fits [the resi- this, but that playing field is not Thank you and happy holidays! scorn from opponents. dential] zoning.” really codified in the code. A lot “Making the decision to ig- It was due to the frontage con- of this we’ve created as a process nore lot frontage and to rely pri- cerns that Silberberg said she had we’ve created to try to come up marily on qualitative factors is to vote against the subdivision, with a way to analyze this stuff.” 10 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Del Ray FROM | 5 sign company Belmonster Ken Labowitz was given the Creative Inc. was given the Citizen Award having volun- tionships with those in the Business Award for his work teered at the annual Turkey community. on the Del Ray Business As- Trot on Thanksgiving morn- “Most of you make it easy sociation’s board of directors; ing for 27 years. for me to do my job,” he said. Hillary Poole and Dana Wed- Those awards came just days “I really thank you all for that.” dles were given the City Star after another Del Ray luminary, In the other awards pre- Award for their work to intro- Pat Miller, was honored by city sented at the ceremony, Den- duce a pedestrian plaza at the council with the formal nam- nis Belmont of graphic de- Del Ray Farmers Market; and ing of the Pat Miller Neighbor-

Photo/Chris Teale The square that hosts the Del Ray Farmers Market each Saturday morning at the intersection of Mount Vernon and East Oxford av- enues will be renamed as The Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, in recognition of Miller’s work in Del Ray with the farmers market, Art on the Avenue and various other ventures. hood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and East Ox- Pat [Miller] ford avenues, where the Del Ray is one of Farmers Market is held each Sat- urday morning. The announce- the hardest ment of the dedication was first working, most made at the start of this year’s “The Hermitage is Art on the Avenue, the 20th an- dedicated where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree nual arts festival held on Mount champions of found my family.” Vernon Avenue. Del Ray. It was “Pat is one of the hard- —Helena Scott Lifestyle You Deserve est working, most dedicated a no brainer.” iscover why many people like you have come to call champions of Del Ray,” said - Bill Blackburn the Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new Del Ray Business Association Del Ray Business president Bill Blackburn in a Dlifestyle with an array of services and amenities. Association president statement when the dedica- The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, tion was first announced. “It who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple was a no-brainer.” council chambers, Reuter City councilors formally spoke of Miller’s dedication to Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can endorsed the square’s naming the city and to Del Ray in rec- now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare at its public hearing on De- ommending approval of the time, Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the cember 12, after both the busi- square’s name. beauty salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers ness association and the Del “When you talk about what mail. Our residents also rave about our superb dining service, Ray Citizens Association sent committees she’s on, you can’t letters of endorsement. City keep up with what committees our courteous and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring Councilor Del Pepper cited a she’s on, because every day, ev- and security that comes with living at the Hermitage. list that showed 36 organiza- ery week, she’s on another one,” tions Miller is involved with, Reuter said. “No matter how hard You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care and praised her for helping re- we try to tell her to slow down, and supportive services are available right here, if you ever vitalize the neighborhood. we find out she’s on another one.” need them. “When she says she is a vol- The square’s naming was unteer, let me tell you, she is unanimously approved by city h For more information, call 703-797-3814. one active volunteer,” Pepper council, and Mayor Bill Euille Call said. “She really deserves this. said such recognition was “long She has been one of those that overdue” for the 2012 Living 703-797-3814 have brought real life to the Del Legend, a slate of annual awards to schedule a tour Ray area, and particularly to that honor residents who have of our beautifully Mount Vernon Avenue, and has made a difference in the city. Alexandria, VA turned that corridor into some- And as 2016 approaches, appointed www.Hermitage-Nova.com thing that as I like to say, the hot there is plenty of optimism apartments. spot of activity as the place to among residents that there go for the names you know.” can be further success in the h In public testimony in neighborhood. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM December 24, 2015 | 11 Morrison House to close temporarily for renovations Guest rooms to be re-fit, The Grille to close and become new 70-seat restaurant

BY Chris Teale Built in 1986 in the style of a Federalist mansion, the Mor- rison House has been awarded four diamonds by AAA’s hotel Photo/Chris Teale ratings classifications 29 years The Morrison House has stood at 116 S. Union St. since 1986, and in a row, marking it as one with was built in the style of a Federalist mansion. It will close temporar- ily in February for renovations, with a reopening scheduled for April. upscale features, extensive ame- nities and a high level of hospi- Most crucial of all for design,” he said. “We [made tality and service. Kimpton has been to ensure sure to] keep the feel of the Now, the hotel owned by that the Morrison House retains Morrison House. The build- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Courtesy Photo its character, albeit as a building ing itself when you walk up to which also operates the Hotel A view of the planned updates to the guest rooms at the Morrison designed in the 20th century to it is a Federalist mansion style Monaco and the Lorien Hotel House. The hotel, owned by Kimpton, has 45 guest rooms and will look several centuries older. En- building, and it wouldn’t work & Spa in Alexandria in addi- close temporarily in February for renovations. suring it continues to fit in with if you walked in and there was tion to 59 other hotels across be designed by David Hill, who that are attractive to the local the neighborhood around it has some kind of updated strange the country, is getting a facelift. also redesigned the Hotel Mo- community as much as they are been a driver for Hurlburt and design that didn’t match that. Morrison House is scheduled to naco earlier this year. Hurlburt to the hotel guests with a great his colleagues. We need to make sure we stay close temporarily in February said he has taken his inspiration hotel. That really is what we’re “That’s been a key to the true to it.” for multi-million dollar renova- from the Potomac River and lo- looking to do.” tions to its 45 guest rooms and cal traditions like the wearing of The biggest addition will be restaurant, known as The Grille, plaid to celebrate the city’s Scot- a new ballroom with 985 square which will close and be com- tish heritage. Part of his inspira- feet of space available for cor- pletely refreshed into a new 70- tion came from the bright colors porate and social events, with Shop Around seat eatery. It is slated to re-open inside the Carlyle House, while space for up to 80 guests. With in April 2016. also staying true to the literary the Morrison House already a Matt Hurlburt, Kimpton’s themes found in the Morrison popular venue for wedding cel- area director of operations and House, which houses a library ebrations and other events in A specialthe advertising Corner feature general manager of the Hotel for use by guests. two smaller adjoining rooms, Monaco, said the renovations All the guest rooms will be Hurlburt said the new space will of the Alexandria Times will make the hotel more open re-fit during the hotel’s renova- capitalize on that and make it and inviting while maintaining tion and the corridors will be available for wider uses. The “Consistently excellent work.” what he described as its excep- updated. 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The Individual Artist Fellowship in Wunderkammer (below right) holds many of the artist's organic ma- support of the endeavor, Stryk terials and tools used in her works. traveled the state and visited many of the places Jefferson de- scribed, met with local guides and created works based on her reflections. Each of the 26 assem- blages created from 2011 through 2013 is a richly detailed and lay- ered visual treat, both artistically excellent and steeped in the his- Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Valley evolutionary genome markings tory and ecology of Virginia. and Ridge, and Appalachian against the sedimentary layers Thomas Jefferson’s 1785 Plateau regions. of the naturally occurring bridge book was a response to the que- Inside the Anthenaeum, a or a marriage of the two. ries of an 18th-century diplomat large topographical map of the Closer to home is “Looking to the U.S. and a zoologist, who commonwealth is host to 26 Backwards [Piedmont Region], doubted that Virginia was up to pins pointing to Stryk’s areas 2011-2013.” A mixed-media Working off a base image of as adults. The opportunity for a the excellence of Europe. Jef- of exploration. The map serves work, “Looking Backwards” a topographical map, materials great Virginia scavenger hunt ferson’s detailed account of the as the exhibit’s centerpiece and utilizes materials such as a top- such as regional grass, feath- awaits and can be aided by the state’s many animals and di- point of departure for her corre- ographical map, clay from Pop- ers, Mylar, glass, paint, rapido- museum’s knowledgeable and verse plants provided evidence sponding 26 multi-media works. lar Forest (Jefferson’s retreat, graph pen, plant stains, printed well-versed staff. to the contrary. Each of the works appears to be and where he wrote most of his text and even shoe leather and The last piece of Stryk’s In her own series 230 years an enlarged, highly detailed and book) modeling paste, acrylic insects are collaged together in installation is a Wunderkam- later, Stryk seeks to further multifaceted representation of on Mylar — eyes painted from multiple layers. There is enough mer — “cabinet of curiosities” Jefferson’s adage, “The earth the region it depicts. Rembrandt Peale’s portrait of detail in the materials and con- — table installation, which fea- belongs to the living,” by doc- With each assemblage, Stryk Jefferson — plants and a mea- struct of Stryk’s work here for tures organic specimens such as umenting her own personal combines science with art, high suring tape. any historian, artist or enthusiast a horseshoe crab, along with the responses to the natural and tech with natural materials. From Stryk’s other works, to dissect and contemplate. artist’s notebooks, ink pens and human layers seen in the pres- “Bridge” incorporates ground ranging in title from “Dialogue Stryk’s works can be exam- sketches that acts like a minia- ent cultural and natural state of stone samples collected at Lex- on the Tides,” “Pilgrim,” “Life ined from all angles to glimpse ture natural history museum. Virginia. Some pieces explore ington’s Natural Bridge site Cycle,” “Coal Tattoo,” “Flyway,” how she layers so many seem- areas Jefferson described in the along with genetic sequences “Jefferson’s Secret,” “Urban ingly incongruent media into “Notes on the State of Virgina” original work, but others focus of a swallow — a bird Jefferson Nest,” and “Sacrament,” viewers highly aesthetic records of hu- is at the Anthenaeum, 201 on places in the state now eco- likely would have seen swoop- get a visceral sense of places like man and natural history. Prince St. through January 31, logically or culturally distinc- ing near that stone arch and the Great Dismal Swamp, a com- While most of the works 2016, with an artist’s talk on tive. To create this series, Stryk one she spotted on her trip. Be mon hiding place for runaway are hung at an adult’s eye level, January 31 at 3 p.m. For more researched and traveled to ar- prepared to wonder if “Bridge” slaves, Appomattox, the Chesa- children upwards of 3rd grade information, call 703-548- eas in Virginia’s Coastal Plain, is a mirror of the swallow’s peake and Natural Bridge. will enjoy this exhibit as much 0035 or visit www.nvfaa.org. 18 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SCENE AROUND TOWN ‘Bright Star’ brightens the Old South Pre-Broadway production Williams and Truman Capote wavers in its effectiveness among other notable Southern By Jordan Wright writers. Like a series of Kodak Leaving Margo behind, he snapshots or tinted travel sets off for Asheville, where postcards, “Bright Star” gives he insinuates his way into the us a carefully crafted version hallowed halls of the ASJ and of the Old South, specifically lies his way into a meeting Asheville, N.C., where the with Alice Murphy (Carmen musical is set. Cusack), a hard-nosed editor The inimitable Steve Mar- who eats writers for lunch. tin (better known for his ap- The story toggles back and pearances on “Saturday Night forth between pre- and post- Live,” and in movies “The World War II. Back in the Jerk,” “Parenthood” and “Fa- 1920s, Alice had a love affair ther of the Bride”) and singer/ with the mayor’s son, Jimmy songwriter Edie Brickell col- Ray Dobbs (Paul Alexander laborated on the music, lyrics Nolan), and bore him a child and original story. The duo has out of wedlock. Buckling to earned country music bona Mayor Dobbs’ (Michael Mul- fides partnering on Grammy heren) insistence, she gives the award-winning American baby up for adoption to avoid a Roots music. scandal that could ruin Jimmy The show opens with Al- PHOtos/JOAN MARCUS ice Murphy (Carmen Cu- Carmen Cusack (above) and Paul Alexander Nolan (left) star as Al- sack), a successful editor ice Murphy and Jimmy Ray Dobbs in "Bright Star," now playing at returning to her roots in the the Kennedy Center. As the troupe prepares to bring the musical to Broadway, the collaboration between Steve Martin and Edie Brick- North Carolina woods. There ell wavers in quality at times. she reunites with her hellfire- and-damnation preacher fa- Ray’s career prospects, and Al- relief from Alice’s gay assis- ther (Stephen Lee Anderson) ice’s father agrees to sign the tant, Daryl (Jeff Blumenkrantz) and meek-as-a-lamb mother baby over to him. who lightens the tale with lines (Dee Hoty) still living in their At this point the story takes like, “If you want to be a writer, rundown shack — affording a dark turn, as Alice and her you have to stay drunk and feel us a glimpse of how much Al- mother fight tooth and nail to sorry for yourself.” ice has risen from her hard- keep the baby in “Please Don’t Choreographers Josh Rhodes scrabble youth. Listen closely Take Him.” And as Dobbs and Lee Wilkins slip in a bit to the words of her first num- takes the baby away in a leath- of jitterbug and two-step to the ber, “If You Knew My Story.” er briefcase, an antique train strains of an onstage band of vi- It allows the merest of hints traverses an overhead track. olins, banjo, mandolin, guitars, of what is to come. Director Walter Bobbie has piano, accordion, bass fiddle Meanwhile, back from his work cut out for him — he and cello. World War II, ambitious young must convince millennial au- If you like sorghum, hoe- writer Billy Cane (A. J. Shively) diences that this was a real is- downs and cornbread back- meets Margo Crawford (Han- sue for unmarried girls while dropped by the Blue Ridge nah Elless). Margo, smitten drawing sufficient sympathy Mountains, this show is for by the handsome young man, on which to hang the soap op- you. One can only wonder if works in the local bookstore era dialogue and saccharine it will translate when it goes and types up Billy’s handwrit- lyrics. Sometimes it works to Broadway in late February. ten manuscripts in her spare and sometimes it doesn’t. Like time. But at the moment, Billy milquetoast, it’s comforting, Through January 10, 2016 has only one passion to pur- but not especially palatable. at the Kennedy Center, 2700 sue — getting published in the Ditto for the music, which F St., NW, Washington, DC. Asheville Southern Journal, a can best be described as blue- For tickets and information prestigious literary magazine grass lite, neither country nor call 202-467-4600 or visit boasting the likes of Tennessee Broadway. Look for comedic www.kennedy-center.org. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM December 24, 2015 | 19

Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. December 31 Location: Beatley Central Library 5005 Duke St. FIRST NIGHT ALEXANDRIA A Information: 703-746-1751 or www. spectacular fireworks display over the alexandria.lib.va.us Potomac River will ring in the New Year as part of First Night Alexandria, the largest family-friendly New Year's Eve January 13 Grey Gardens 1/16 - 2/6 party in the region. All of Old Town will SISTERS IN CRIME First time nov- be buzzing with activity throughout the elists talk about how they got published, The musical about Edith Bouvier day. Afternoon activities and the annual how the experience differs from what Beale and her daughter, Edith ‘Little Fun Hunt will be followed at 7 p.m. by they expected and the most startling or live musical performances at more than Edie’ Bouvier Beale. Grey Gardens, amusing fan letters they have received. 20 indoor venues. Time: their Hampton home, is in shambles Time: Thursday 2 p.m. to Fri 12:30 a.m. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Beatley Central Library, Location: Various and so are their lives. Coming soon Information: 703-746-3299, ador- 5005 Duke St. Information: Edith and Little Eddie man@meetingsandeventsofdistinction. 703-746-1751 or www. com or www.firstnightalexandria.org alexandria.lib.va.us once lived fun, lavish lives but are now recluses in January 16 January 6 their decaying mansion, To have your event FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: EPIPHANY EVENSONG Grant live with stray animals, considered for our SHAPE TAPE ART Make a work of Hellmers, organist-choirmaster, will di- plan their escape though calendar listings, rect the adult choir in a choral evensong art on canvas using tape, acrylic paint please email on the Feast of the Epiphany. Music by and your imagination in a fun workshop obvious they never will. Jacob Handl, Charles Villiers Stanford, for children as young as 2. No art experi- [email protected]. Everett Titcomb and William Smith ence is necessary. Time: | of Durham will be featured. Everyone 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria 703-683-0496 Location: is welcome at the service and the Convergence, 1801 N w w w . thelittletheatre . co m reception that follows. Donations and Quaker Lane Information: Now to January 6 non-perishable foods will be accepted 703-944-4831 CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT for St. Paul’s Lazarus Ministry. Time: January 17 VERNON Visit George Washington’s 7:30 p.m. Location: estate and see Aladdin the camel on St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CELEBRATE COMMUNITY 5K the grounds, in honor of the camel 228 S. Pitt St. AND 1K An event to honor Dr. Martin Information: 703-549-3312 or that Washington paid to visit Mount Luther King Jr. and his legacy, with a [email protected] Vernon in 1787. Stroll through Mount food drive to benefit ALIVE! Vernon’s modern buildings and Time: 8 to 11 a.m. ONE view sparkling holiday decorations, January 7-21 Location: U.S. Patent and Trademark featuring 12 dazzling Christmas trees CIVIL WAR BALL DANCE Office, 600 Dulany St. and historical chocolate-making CLASSES Information: 703-998-6460 or In preparation for the Civil [email protected] demonstrations. Experience Christ- War Ball on January 23, learn the waltz, mas as the Washingtons would have polka, Virginia Reel and more from an celebrated it on a tour of the mansion, expert dance master. Admission costs January 22 including the rarely-open third floor. $12 per class or $30 for the series. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the Reservations are recommended. Tick- whole family to Family Fun Nights for DAY Location: George Washington’s ets can be purchased online. swimming and fun for all ages. Pool Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Time: Each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Memorial Highway games include beach ball relays, water Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, basketball, diving for prizes and fun on Information: [email protected] 134 N. Royal St. or www.mountvernon.org the “Aqua Challenge” floating obstacle Information: shop.alexandriava.gov course. Participate in swimming skill December 24 assessments for youth, learn pool SALE January 8 safety tips and more. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. FREE SHIPPING ONLINE AT $25 HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP Torpedo THE CECILIAN PLAYERS A con- VALID 12/27/2015. PLUS, FREE RETURNS. Factory artists offer handmade gift Location: Chinquapin Park Recreation U.S. ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY; cert consisting of violin, cello and piano Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. items priced at $100 or under in this Trios with works of Debussy, Ravel and SEE MACYS.COM/FREERETURNS special one-stop pop up shop. Information: 703-746-5435 or ralph. Shostakovich. Admission is free but [email protected] Time: 10 a.m. to 6p.m. contributions are welcomed. Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m. 105 N. Union St. Location: Blessed Sacrament Catho- January 23 TODAY IS THE DAY! Information: 703-838-4565 or lic Church, 1427 W. Braddock Road LADIES NIGHT OUT ART SHOP 9AM-11PM [email protected] Information: 703-998-6100 or jmc- WORKSHOP: VISION BOARD HOURS MAY VARY BY STORE [email protected] WATER SKIING SANTA Come and Create a collage expressing who you are as an individual: your passions, interest, 4 HOURS ONLY! 9AM-1PM TODAY! see Santa water ski on the Potomac January 10 River in an exciting event for the whole goals, hobbies and inner attributes. A DOORBUSTERS family. WINTER WARMER LADIES TEA professional artist will teach you how to GET HERE EARLY, WHILE THEY LAST Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Choose from a variety of 18th-century organize and compose your board to tell a story about you. Location: Waterfront Park, desserts while you sip John Gadsby's 1 Prince St. special blend of tea or take a cup of Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Information: 571-395-2929, American Heritage Chocolate. Historic Location: Convergence, 1801 N Quaker Lane DEALS OF THE DAY [email protected] or www. guest Dolley Madison will catch you up SPECIALLY SELECTED ITEMS PRICED SO LOW waterskiingsanta.com on the latest Alexandria news during the Information: 703-944-4831 tea. Admission costs $35 per person. YOU DON’T NEED A SAVINGS PASS! December 27 Time: 3 to 5 p.m. CIVIL WAR BALL Enjoy an eve- AVAILABLE ALL DAY! Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, ning from the 1860s in the historic KWANZAA CELEBRATION The 134 N. Royal St. Gadsby’s Tavern ballroom at the Civil Northern Virginia Kwanzaa Collective’s Information: shop.alexandriava.gov War Ball. The evening will include live inaugural Kwanzaa celebration. Rev. music, dance instruction and period Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeri- January 12 desserts. Period attire, either civilian tus of Trinity United Church of Christ in or military, is encouraged. Chicago, Ill., will be the guest speaker. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL PRES- Time: 8 to 11 p.m. Time: 2 p.m. ENTS: AN AFRICAN SAFARI Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Location: Charles Houston Recreation Join South African Mark Ridge on a 134 N. Royal St. Center, 901 Wythe St. safari through Tanzania, Botswana and Information: 703-746-4242 or gads- Information: novakwanzaacollec- South Africa. Marvel at stunning images [email protected] [email protected] while learning about game parks and meetingsandeventsofdistinction.com or VISIT MACYS.COM AND CLICK ON STORES FOR LOCAL STORE HOURS. seasons and his life in the bush. www.firstnightalexandria.org

N5110921AA.indd 1 12/21/15 4:40 PM 20 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home When winter home maintenance requires more than a checklist By John Byrd get noticeably busy this time Leaky roof and failing curred to me to ask David for has failed,” said Foster. “This is A winter home mainte- of year as homeowners assess gutters his assessment.” a plan that not only eliminates nance checklist is a popular their houses’ response to lower Steve Piper of Alexandria Foster traced the problem the leaking, but functions much staple for home and garden temperatures and higher levels called Foster, who had previ- to inappropriate and poorly in- better in all seasons.” journalists this time of year. of precipitation. As a full-ser- ously reconfigured several of stalled flashing, which was al- Why insulation may fail But problems occurring after vice remodeler, Foster's broad his home's interior rooms, and lowing water to seep into sid- All Craig Mattice knew the basics have been checked experience is particularly rele- asked him to offer some per- ing and under roofing shingles. as temperatures dropped last may indicate more systemic is- vant when the initial check list spective on a worsening leak. His prescription: a re-shingled winter was that his original sues are developing. remedy proves to be wrong. “I knew we had a leaking roof, a new gutter protection mansard roof was plagued David Foster, who has op- A look at recent case histo- problem before meeting Da- system and attic ventilation with ice dams and his 10-year- erated Foster Remodeling So- ries tells us something about vid,” Piper said. “But the situ- equipped with an electronic old, 600-square-foot addition lutions for more than 35 years, the range of issues a home- ation had gotten worse, and thermostat. was so cold that the pipes had says his firm's home improve- owner may confront in the I wasn’t sure what to expect “It’s important to address the ment services division starts to cooler weather ahead: from roofers. Finally, it oc- whole problem when the system SEE maintenance | 21 HOME OF THE WEEK The home you have been waiting for in Del Ray This beautiful brick colo- 14-foot granite island with nial has been transformed by breakfast bar, 42-inch natural a two-story great room and cherry cabinetry and an of- master suite addition and a fice nook. gorgeous new front porch. Adjoining the kitchen is A foyer entry welcomes an informal dining area and you to the living room with family room, with French a wood-burning fireplace, doors to the lovely fenced flanked by built-ins and a yard with a patio, manicured formal dining room. The lawn and play area. The upper kitchen is spacious with a level features three bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, including the owner's suite with a luxurious en suite bath. The lower level with access to the yard has a recreation room, full bath and a laundry room. The home is ide- ally located, just a cou- ple of blocks from shops PHOTOS/DS CREATIVE GROUP and restaurants on The This expanded brick colonial features a fabulous new front porch. The fenced back yard houses stacked stone gardens, patio and a play area. Avenue in Del Ray.

At a Glance: Bedrooms: 3 Lot size: 5,750 square feet Location: 3 W. Howell Ave., Bathrooms: 3.5 Contact: Christine Garner, Alexandria, Va. 22301 Levels: 3 finished Weichert Realtors, 703-587-4855, Neighborhood: Del Ray Parking: Off street www.christinegarner.com Price: $1,099,000 Interior: About 2,750 square feet finished WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM December 24, 2015 | 21

Courtesy PHOTO This weather-resistant sunporch solution is comfortable in cool weather, yet designed for backyard views. Windows are insulated and wind-resistant. To meet code require- ments for the larger window panels the owners were seeking, remodeler David Fos- ter developed a steel bracing frame which is concealed behind walls.

maintenance FROM | 20 which is why the upstairs had erything, creating an airtight Foster re-engineered the en- window replacements. Home- been too hot last summer.” insular envelope,” Foster said. tire thermal equation: fiber- owners with drafty homes pro- frozen. Adjusting the thermo- Add to this the fact that pri- “This makes all aspects of the glass batts were removed and cure state-of-the-art insulated stat didn't improve the situa- or to 1980, local building code home’s heating and cooling sprayed-in closed cell foam windows only to have them tion, so what had gone wrong? required less thermally resis- more efficient.” was then applied to the under- installed with inadequately “After living in the house tant insulation than the current The more recently com- side of the floor system. sealed window jambs. for over 25 years, the chill standard and the outlines of a pleted family wing was an- This elevated the thermal But windows can be par- was a surprise,” Mattice said. common problem with older other matter. As it turns out, value while providing a draft- ticularly challenging if your “It wasn’t just that the winter homes began to emerge. the homeowner's artfully de- free, airtight seal to the kitch- larger interest is gaining a has been colder than usual. ... “It’s not unusual to find signed addition was built over en floor. To accommodate for beautiful view. It was beginning to look like a that the existing insulation just an unheated crawl space. The summer conditions, Foster Joan Davanzo, who lives larger problem — particularly isn’t the best application for HVAC duct wasn’t even con- added ventilation to the crawl- just west of Alexandria, want- in the new wing, which was some of our coldest days,” said nected in the kitchen. space and attic. ed a year-round sunroom with 5 degrees colder than other Foster. “Also, different parts of “An appropriate insulation So how do the upgrades an unusual amount of glass on rooms.” a house can call for different strategy starts with forensics,” perform? wall surfaces. To determine the cause of insulation strategies.” Foster said. “Where is a wall, “Beautifully,” Mattice said. To meet local “wind-brac- ice-clogged gutters, Mattice Foster rearranged the old ceiling or roof exposed to out- “The house is noticeably tight- ing” requirements, Foster and turned to Foster, who had done insulation — adding soffit side conditions? Is it difficult er, and the new wing is much team designed a heavy-gauge, home improvements for his son. baffles to improve ventilation. to regulate temperatures in more comfortable. We're ready all-steel framework for the “The damming was liter- The larger technical solution, different parts of the house? for cooler weather now.” structure's many large glass ally the tip of the iceberg,” however, was to blow in fiber- These are some basic ques- panels, which are anchored all Foster said. “When I inspected glass, which raised the attic’s tions we begin with.” Windows that keep out the way down to the concrete the attic, it was clear that the thermal resistance. Given the challenges inher- the old foundation itself. envelope was not adequately “One of the benefits of ent in insulating rooms built There's a lot of short- sealed, insulated or ventilated, fiberglass is that it wraps ev- over an unheated crawl space, sightedness associated with SEE maintenance | 25 22 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Closing of three iconic establishments is a Opinion loss to the city “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.”

They say things come in threes, such as hiccups and celebrity - Thomas Jefferson

deaths. So perhaps it is no surprise that Alexandria is losing not one or two, but three iconic businesses in late 2015: Mancini’s Cafe and Bakery, Monroe’s and Joe’s Bradlee Shoe Repair. The establishments have been open for a combined total of 70 years. Each has its own story of how it became a beloved piece of Alexandria, but their closings all contain a similar re- frain: owners Barbara Mancini, Mark and Laura Abraham, and Joe Johnson, of Mancini’s, Monroe’s and Bradlee Shoe Repair, respectively, are retiring and closing their businesses. Joe Johnson was the first of the three to do business in Al- exandria. Originally from Charlotte, N.C., he started out as a shoeshine boy on the streets there. He later got a job shining shoes in a repair shop, and there learned how to not just polish but work on shoes. Johnson began repairing shoes at Bradlee Shopping Center 60 years ago at Blue Ribbon Cleaners, and opened his own shop 27 years ago with his late wife Yvonne. In a 2010 story, Johnson told the Times, “My daughter is amazed that I know exactly where everything is at all times. But that’s what helps to keep your mind sharp.” His shop closes for good Dec. 31. Mark Abraham of Monroe’s is an Alexandria native and life- long Del Ray resident who is a second-generation restaurateur. Abraham’s parents owned and operated the Vienna Inn in Vi- enna, Va., known for its chilidogs and the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” and “Hail to the Redskins” at closing time, for more than 40 years. Your Views Abraham's wife Laura, who greets Monroe’s customers most nights at the hostess station, opened the restaurant with him in 1996 when the space became available. The restaurant bills it- self as “An American Trattoria” and became a neighborhood Fight food insecurity favorite by offering good food at reasonable prices. The Abra- hams plan to close their doors at the end of the year. Barbara Mancini opened her first Alexandria restaurant on in Alexandria Eisenhower Avenue in 1992. According to her website, Man- cini said she was motivated because “I just couldn’t find a place To the editor: don’t always get enough to in school. Without proper where you could get good lunch food every day.” She bought the It is time for winter eat. Free and reduced price nutrition, they are more building at 1508 Mount Vernon Ave. and opened Mancini’s Cafe break for students in Al- school meals are a signifi- likely to develop health and Bakery nearly 20 years ago. exandria. Most children cant source of nutrition for problems and experience Mancini’s was known for its New York style breakfast sand- are looking forward to students who are at risk of other complications that wiches and hearty dinner staples. It was also a gathering place getting two weeks off going hungry, but children can hold them back in for many Del Ray groups and local political figures. In a Sep- tember interview with Patch, Mancini said hip surgery earlier from school to play with miss out on these meals over life. We need to invest this year and the deaths of two brothers convinced her it was friends, celebrate the holi- winter break when school is more into making sure time to move on. She shuttered Mancini’s in October and is leas- days and spend extra time not in session. This puts a every child is getting ing the building to a new restaurant group. with family. lot of strain on low-income enough to eat — not just One of the things that makes Alexandria special is that, de- For some kids, how- families, who are trying to because it is a smart in- spite its proximity to our nation’s capital, it has a small-town ever, a break from school arrange childcare and deal vestment in our future — feel generated by places like Mancini’s, Monroe’s and Bradlee means the possibility of with all of the other expens- but because it is the right Shoe Repair. The old “Cheers” song was right: it is nice to pa- going hungry. es that life throws at us. thing to do. tronize establishments “where everybody knows your name.” Almost 3,500 children in Children need healthy - Nick Arent We send best wishes and thanks to Mancini, Johnson and the Alexandria are food inse- food to grow big and Organizer, Virginia Fair Abrahams in their retirements. cure, which means that they strong and can struggle Share Education Fund WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM December 24, 2015 | 23 Resolving to help others The Business Plan with Bill Reagan It’s that time of the year: A fresh a home warmer and save money. start. New ideas. Resolutions to do And putting a three-inch insulating things better. One way we can help jacket on a hot water tank will save Serving small others in the community is to help about $40 per year. seniors stay in their homes. 2. Check the hot water heater’s More people in our aging popu- temperature: According to the U.S. businesses for 19 years lation are choosing to live in their Department of Energy, every 10-de- own homes and remain indepen- gree reduction in water temperature Nineteen years ago on Decem- and is focused entirely on their best in- dent rather than seeking a nursing will save between 3 and 5 percent in ber 17, the Alexandria Small Busi- terests. Even more important than our home. This trend will continue to energy costs. Setting it at 120 degrees ness Development Center opened its highly regarded programs and servic- grow as more baby boomers enter is a good way to save money. doors to serve the small businesses es, clients say that the center’s candid their later years. 3. Check the light bulbs: En- that dominate Alexandria’s economy. and objective feedback is what distin- An AARP Foundation and The ergy-saving compact fluorescent Its original site was at George guishes us from other programs. Joint Center for Housing Studies of light bulbs cost as little as $6 and Washington University’s new Grad- Existing businesses value the Harvard University report revealed last 12 times longer, saving up to uate Education Center on Duke unique opportunity to use the center that older people are “skimping on $50 on electric bills over the life of Street, but it soon became part of the as a sounding board to solve prob- necessities in order to stay the bulb. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, lems, save time, improve operations housed.” In particular, 4. Check for leaks: where it resided for about a decade. and make strategic connections. Busi- low-income older adults Stopping air leaks by Since 2009, it has been hosted nesses that get started with are making tough trade- caulking — along with by and co-located with the Al- guidance from the center offs, including spending weather-stripping — exandria Economic Develop- typically launch more ef- significantly less on food doors and windows will ment Partnership. ficiently and effectively; in order to pay for their conserve energy, saving Being connected first with better anticipate and avoid housing. nearly $200 per year. the chamber and now being costly delays; and their op- We see this frequently And hardware stores a part of the city’s economic erations are stronger and at Rebuilding Together carry plastic film that development partnership has more agile. On average, 25 as we provide no-cost My View can be applied with enabled the SBDC to be at the Bill Reagan percent of businesses fail upgrades to help older, By Katharine Dixon ease to windows, sav- heart of the business communi- within the first two years, low-income homeown- ing money and helping ty. Too often, small business programs but we help our clients beat those ers maintain their homes. Helping minimize cold drafts. reside outside of the business main- odds. Almost 90 percent of our clients these homeowners age in place is 5. Check for safety: Many elderly stream. Our connectedness enables us make it beyond the two-year mark. important for these individuals, but people have mobility issues, so in- to be a first responder of sorts and help The center has a number of new it’s also a great deal for the commu- stalling handrails in bathrooms and solve problems for business owners. It initiatives planned for 2016. We’re nity since it helps keep neighbors making sure carpets and flooring are also enables us to effectively connect connecting with more partners to anchored to the community, while secure are ways to prevent falls. owners to the organizations, profes- do a better job of directing business preserving housing affordability This year, resolve to help a sionals and resources that can make a owners to one another’s resources. and revitalizing Alexandria. neighbor directly or by referring real difference. We’re expanding our free consulting Each of us can play a role in them to Rebuilding Together Al- Small business owners cannot be services with additional experts to helping an aging neighbor or family exandria. A few simple upgrades expert in all of the areas associated guide Alexandria businesses through member live independently longer. can help an elderly homeowner with running a successful business. many pressing business circumstanc- Here are a few simple things you stay safe, healthy and remain in That lack of familiarity can cost them es. We’re continuing to build our on- can do to help them live safer and their own home longer. If you’d like time and money, and it can cause se- line resources and increase our pres- save money: to learn more about how to help, rious errors. Center staff provides ence on social media to get timely 1. Check if air conditioning and please visit www.rebuildingtoge- guidance in areas such as business information to businesses. And we’re hot water tanks have jackets: Cov- theralex.org or call 703-836-1021. planning, loan application assistance launching peer-to-peer discussion ering window or wall-mounted air and navigating city processes. We and networking opportunities. conditioning units with a “jacket” The writer is the president and CEO also have ready access to experts on The staff and board of directors of during the winter months will keep of Rebuilding Together Alexandria. site selection, social media, human the Alexandria Small Business De- resources, government contracting, velopment Center have been honored nonprofit management and retail op- to work with Alexandria businesses erations. The center’s robust website for 19 years and look ahead to cel- (www.alexandriasbdc.org) has many ebrating our 20th anniversary next resources on these and other timely year. We wish you a very happy holi- WHO CARES? business topics. day season and New Year! With the center as a free resource WE DO. for businesses in the city of Alexan- The writer is the executive director Email comments, rants & raves to dria, our clients have access to an ex- of the Alexandria Small Business [email protected] perienced staff that has nothing to sell Development Center. 24 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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Denise Dunbar In response to Publisher “City council rejects [email protected] King Street at Christmas time Robinson Terminal South Erich Wagner appeals,” December 17: Editor-in-Chief G writes: [email protected] Will the next city council session be held up by more ap- Jane Hughes Sales Director peals? How long is the water- [email protected] front reconstruction going to drag on? There is so much that Patrice V. Culligan could be done to improve the Publisher Emeritus look and feel of that area while [email protected] keeping its historic feel. We cannot keep our heads EDITORIAL in the sand about the competi- Chris Teale tion that is springing up around Staff Reporter / Photographer us from the Mosaic District to [email protected] National Harbor to the upcom- ing casinos. We need to be on ADVERTISING the forefront of marketing and keeping Old Town attractive. Jane Hughes “What have you done for me [email protected] lately?” Deb Riley Publius writes: [email protected] Courtesy Photo When people say it does not Patrice V. Culligan look like Old Town, they do not [email protected] or decades Christmas ed “evergreen trees on every 12 blocks of holiday lights. A mean it does not look like the Old traditions along King lamp post strung with lights week and a half later, the tree Town of the 1780s or the 1870s Marty DeVine Street have included and tinsel.” The Alexandria lighting ceremony was held [email protected] F or the 1940s. They mean it does festive decorations, parades, Chamber of Commerce or- outside Alexandria Hospital, not look like the Old Town of the Margaret Stevens and of course, shopping. In ganized the parade and local then located on Duke Street. 1990s that they bought into. [email protected] 1932, the Retail Merchants businesses funded it, spon- For many years, Christmas I am pretty sure they prefer Alexis Von Schoening Association organized an soring decorations along the decorations of bells, stars, the faux Georgian late 20th- avonschoening@ evening parade that began on parade route. garland and colorful lights century townhomes on the side alextimes.com Fayette Street, traveled down In the 1950s, stores along were suspended across King streets — some with garages — King Street and circled City King and Washington streets, Street for several blocks, like to a building like the Torpedo Pat Booth Hall, where officials reviewed like Lerner, G.C. Murphy, these seen in the 300 block in Factory. Heck, I am surprised Office/Classified Manager [email protected] the procession that featured and J.C. Penney, were popu- the 1960s, before urban re- none of them has the gall to ask bands, drum corps, children lar with shoppers and at- newal. In 1968, with the com- to have the Torpedo Factory dressed in Christmas cos- tracted business with holi- pletion of the newly designed torn down to be replaced with Contributors tumes and Santa Claus. day window displays, music Market Square, the tree light- something that looks “more Abigail Jurk, Following the end of and appearances by Santa. ing ceremony was held in like Old Town.” Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, World War II, the festivi- The yuletide season in 1958 front of City Hall, a tradition I am glad we are not getting Kim Gilliam ties in 1945 were especially kicked off with music and that continues today. something as ahistoric as Geor- memorable. The decorations, carols from the Alexandria gian townhouses on the Old ALEXTIMES LLC described by the Washington Harmonizers and the Alexan- Out of the Attic is provided Town waterfront. I think this will not look faux, but will be Denise Dunbar Post as the “most elaborate dria Citizens Band. The may- by the Office of Managing Partner ever seen in the city,” includ- or flipped a switch to turn on Historic Alexandria. a great and popular addition to the waterfront. The Ariail family Suzanne Brock William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US 110 S. Pitt St. Last Week This Week Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) Did city council do the right thing in tabling the Will you miss Mancini’s, Monroe’s and www.alextimes.com proposal to increase councilors’ pay? Bradlee Shoe Repair?

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Courtesy Photo Operation Elf Provides Holiday Gifts to Children of Inmates Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and the Sheriff’s Office “elves” pose with gifts donated for the children of inmates. A total of 250 children of Alexandria inmates received toys, games and other gifts this holiday season on December 17 through Operation Elf. Inmates’ families visited the Sheriff’s Office and, with assistance from Inmate Services staff, selected gifts for children who have a parent incarcerated at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. Inmate Services staff recently identified eligible inmates whose children might benefit from the program and then arranged for family members or guardians to visit the Sheriff’s Office and select appropriate gifts. Officials said the effort not only assists families in need but also helps keep families connected during the holidays, encouraging a smoother transition once inmates are released. Donations were provided by Toys for Tots, Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota, members of the Cor- rectional Services Advisory Board, staff from the Virginia Probation and Parole District No. 36 office in Alexandria, Inmates Services program staff and Sheriff’s Office volunteers. - Chris Teale This week in 2006: The people’s chimney sweep – “Alexandria of- fers the visitor charms aplenty — historic riches and a cultural banquet to suit every appetite. Alas, Colorado chimney sweep Jake Johnson recently lay down his weary head in Old Town every night of his brief ‘vaca- tion,’ but his days were spent in less merry, though no less absorbing, pursuits. For three sooty days, Jake and a handful of colleagues drawn from around the coun- try swept chimneys at the White House.” Courtesy PHOTOs Foster converted Joan Davanzo's screen porch into a year round sun room. The feature Davanzo most Approval of new condos raises more ques- appreciates this time of year is how fluidly it opens to early autumn's balmy breezes. All the windows “Two new housing developments were ap- are casement-style which can be independently adjusted to let in cross breezes. tions – proved by city council last weekend and with both maintenance FROM | 21 ing insularity, however, the casement-style, which can be contractor applied thermally independently adjusted to let cases, affordable housing was an issue. ‘I don’t quite Though not visible to the resistant spray foam behind in cross breezes. Overhead, understand why we didn’t increase the height of the naked eye, the infrastructure the wall surfaces — even two ventilating skylights open building in the Eisenhower Valley and include onsite allowed designers to extend drilled holes in the steel col- electronically (and indepen- affordable housing units and remove them from the windows to within a few feet umns to accommodate an dently). The skylights are, in project on Mount Vernon Avenue, where they really of the floor and mere inches added infusion. turn, equipped with electric don’t fit,’ said Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald.” from the corner of the room. “It's all about creating a blinds and rain sensors. Better yet, the new space tight structure,” Foster said. The new sunroom is ac- Goin’ crazy for their Titans – “Move over Cam- can be comfortably occupied “That's what keeps outside cessed by an adjacent fam- eron Crazies, here come the Fightin’ Titans. Clad in T- throughout the year. temperatures out.” ily room separated by three shirts with their new logo, the club made its debut at “All the windows are Low- That said, the sunroom fea- French doors, which Davanzo E Argon-filled double pane ture Joan most appreciates this mostly leaves open. the T.C. Williams boys basketball home opener against — state of the art thermal re- time of year is how fluidly it “This is where I spend Mount Vernon last week. The idea came from coach sistance,” Foster explains. opens to early autumn's balmy most of my time when I'm at Ivan Thomas but is being implemented beyond his To reinforce the comfort- breezes. All the windows are home,” she said. wildest dreams by a group of T.C. seniors.” 26 December 24, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

42 Depth charge target of WWII 43 Adjective follower Obituaries 46 Blueprint data Weekly Words 48 Boneless beef AUGUSTIN ALICEA (83), 49 Biting sarcasm of Alexandria, November 28, 2015 50 Put in rows 51 Church parts BETTY GILLUM BARRETT (87), 52 Cast out of Alexandria, December 15, 2015 53 Falconer's trainee 54 Switch position ELEANOR A. CARPENTER, 55 Shining example of Alexandria, December 13, 2015 56 Landing place for the Pilgrims 57 Dinner spreads JANICE JO COOPER-LEVY (64), 59 Merchant's business of Alexandria, December 19, 2015 60 Very, very long time 62 Insertion symbol LARRY E. GILBERT (51), 63 Metronome measurement formerly of Alexandria, December 65 Husband of mama 15, 2015 66 Path through the woods 68 They may be parallel or uneven DIANNE GAIL HAKENSON (65), 69 It's given to a waiter of Alexandria, December 14, 2015 70 Seeing ___ dog 73 Acts like a nag JEAN F. LEBARON (65), 74 Form of English of Alexandria, December 13, 2015 75 Without a ___ (broke) 76 112.5 degrees away from S MARION LIPPUCCI (94), 78 "Blue Period" artist formerly of Alexandria, December 79 Breed 16, 2015 80 Use as a role model 81 Big name in reference books JOE W. MCCLUNG (79), 82 One day ___ of Alexandria, December 11, 2015 83 "A Visit from St. Nicholas" poet 85 "G'day!" sayer HAROLD A. MOUZON (85), 87 Bit of winter weather of Alexandria, December 15, 2015 89 Another old Mercury 90 Lewd looker STEPHEN J. PULASKI (75), 91 Nintendo fan of Alexandria, December 10, 2015 P.R. WORK By Della C. Cole 92 Arm bone 94 Pear-shaped, fretted instrument DAVID A. SMITH JR. (67), across 62 Musk maker DOWN 95 "... in ___-horse open sleigh" 1 Valentine word 63 Acquires a liking for 1 Arctic Circle inhabitant formerly of Alexandria, December 96 Pine or spruce 5 Harbor haulers 64 Some cooked chickens 2 Cajun cooking pod 97 Adam lived there 8, 2015 10 Component of some pipes 65 Knights-in-training 3 Baroque chamber instrument 98 "Scram, varmint!" 13 Easel, for one 66 TV money-raiser 4 Swallowed greedily EILEEN C. WELCH WARD (97), 99 Longing for Japanese money? 19 Related 67 Run ___ (go wild) 5 Commemorative stone markers of Alexandria, November 6, 2015 101 Game with matchsticks 20 Synagogue scroll 68 Many an early aviator 6 Is priced at 70 Teamwork inhibitors 21 Pastoral setting 7 "... ___ I'm told" 22 End of a rugby game 71 Hairy zoo attraction 8 Two-player card game 23 Manager's request 72 Emulates Eminem 9 Beat badly Last Week’s Solution: 26 Poet's trio of lines 73 Socks and stockings 10 Laborious pedestrian 27 Hewlett-Packard headquarters 77 Last word of the Golden Rule 11 Brink 28 Rural retreat 78 Source of illegal audio broadcasts 12 Phoebe of "Gremlins" 29 British fashion house 83 Brunch fruit 30 Some shaggy rugs 84 Involves 13 Explosive letters 31 Slips past 86 Traveler's lodging 14 Agile ruminant 32 Film winds up on it 87 Chafing-dish dish 15 1948 creation 33 High point 88 Fictional Finn 16 Hot dog topper, sometimes 36 Dinnertime prayer 89 Old Mercury 17 Emotional poems 37 Holes for shoelaces 91 Gooey gruel 18 LAPD title 40 Planted 92 ___ Major (Big Dipper locale) 24 Like the sun in a child's drawing 41 Speedy baseball sub 93 It goes through 37-Across 25 Marsupial's pocket 44 Fish eggs 94 Nobel Prize winner, e.g. 31 Surrealist artist Max 45 Grasped 98 Certain photo finish 32 "A pocket full of ___" 46 Large bodies of water 100 Million-selling album 33 Volcanic fallout 47 Gymgoer's pride 102 Cut with a scalpel 34 "The Tell-Tale Heart" teller 48 Plant with a frond 103 Soak, as flax 35 Archimedes in "The Sword in 49 Unplanned 104 Carpentry joint the Stone" 53 Airtight tower 105 "... with a banjo on my ___" 36 Gulliver in Lilliput, e.g. 54 Schmeling, to Louis 106 Go up against 37 Opposite of starts 58 Recoverable sea goods 107 Deep anger 38 Lake Ontario port 59 Lens-care solution 108 Abrasive substance on a board 39 1/100 of 99-Down 61 Error in reasoning 109 Witnessed 41 Indiana's state flower WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM December 24, 2015 | 27

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