HIS LONG-AWAITED DAY in the SUN Alexandria Native, Negro League Star Leon Day Reached Baseball’S Pinnacle by DENISE DUNBAR

Alexandria Times

Vol. 16, No.52 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. DECEMBER 24, 2020

HIS LONG-AWAITED DAY IN THE SUN Alexandria native, Negro League star Leon Day reached baseball’s pinnacle BY DENISE DUNBAR

Approximately 3,400 Hall of Fame in Cooper- players competed on base- stown, New York. ball teams in the Negro One of those 34 players Leagues between 1920 and was born in Alexandria – and 1948. Thirty-four Negro he’s the best player most peo- League players and six ex- ple, even diehard baseball ecutives have been inducted fans, know nothing about. into the National Baseball His name was Leon Day.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: LEON DAY AS A - MEMBER OF THE NEW ARK EAGLES; THE 1935 BROOKLYN EAGLES' DAPPER TEAM PHOTO, WITH 19-YEAR-OLD DAY FRONT ROW IN THE CENTER; DAY PLAYED SIX WINTERS IN PUERTO RICO. PICTURED HERE AS A MEMBER OF THE AGUADILLA SHARKS. COURTESY PHOTO

PHOTO/DR. LAWRENCE HOGAN/WHEN THE GAME WAS BLACK AND WHITE 2 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 3 WEEKLY BRIEFING Cody Mello-Klein NVCT fundraises to save River Farm The Northern Virgin- nounced it would be selling ner organizations would be ia Conservation Trust an- the property in September, able to work with AHS to take promoted to nounced an ambitious fund- community members ex- the property off the market raising campaign on Dec. 4 pressed frustration and dis- and spend the next 12 to 18 that aims to keep River Farm, appointment and started months raising the rest of managing editor the historic property once looking for ways to keep the the funds necessary to pur- owned by George Washing- property open to the public. chase River Farm, according The Alexandria Times ton, in public hands. NVCT’s campaign, in coordi- to Rowsome. is pleased to announce the NVCT aims to raise be- nation with local and regional However, AHS is not mak- promotion of Cody Mel- tween $1 million to $1.25 mil- parks authorities like NOVA ing it easy. The organization lo-Klein to managing ed- lion by Jan. 4 to make a viable Parks, is the most promising has a stated goal of selling the itor. Mello-Klein was pre- public offer on River Farm. option yet for the community. property by Jan. 4, which Row- viously Times reporter and The current owner, the Amer- “I think fundraising’s go- some said is “arbitrary and is photographer for the past ican Horticultural Society, ing quite well in terms of in- just what AHS would prefer.” two years, during which listed the 27-acre property at dividual interest, number of “It’s extremely aspirational he won numerous Virginia 7931 E. Boulevard Drive on donations,” Alan Rowsome, in terms of raising that money Press Association awards the open real estate market for executive director of NVCT, over the holidays when a lot of for his news reporting and COURTESY PHOTO $32.9 million on Nov. 13. said. “There’s clearly a lot of people from Dec. 23 on are re- feature writing. River Farm, which in- interest in protecting River ally going to be not online or Mello-Klein also launched University. cludes a historic house and Farm and enough that signif- as active,” Rowsome said. “I’m the Times’ new podcast se- Mello-Klein replaces gardens, has been open to the icant numbers of donors are confident that we’re raising ries, Speak Easy, in 2020, and Missy Schrott, who left to public and has served as the stepping up to help.” money and that we can, and served as host and editor of pursue another opportu- organization’s headquarters The campaign has already will, raise the $1 million to a most episodes. Originally nity after three plus years since 1973 when philanthro- received donations from [$1.25] million, but would it from the Boston, Massachu- as Times editor, managing pist and AHS member Enid more than 200 individual do- be helpful to have more time? setts area, Mello-Klein holds editor and reporter/pho- Haupt donated $1 million to nors, according to Rowsome. Absolutely it would.” undergraduate and master’s tographer. AHS to acquire the property. By securing an initial $1 degrees from Northeastern [email protected] When AHS first an- million, NVCT and its part- SEE RIVER FARM | 4

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ACPS FROM | 6 struction simultaneously to ington Middle School labs students who are in person or will be able to fit six students. return on Feb. 9, followed by all at home on a screen. Facemasks will also be remaining students in grades Classes will be divided required for all staff and stu- six through 12 on Feb. 16. into three cohorts. Students dents and daily enhanced This phased approach whose families have opted for cleaning will be implement- provides several advantages, in-person learning will make ed in offices, classrooms and according to Hutchings. up two of those groups and common areas, Hart said. “It will … allow us to get will engage in two alternat- Some parents, community some lessons learning along ing days of in-person educa- members and teachers remain the way with smaller groups tion. One group will be in the critical of ACPS’ decision to as we grow into these larger classroom on Tuesday and delay the reopening, citing a PHOTO/ACPS groups and get routines and Wednesday and virtual on George Mason Elementary School classrooms will have space for perceived lack of urgency on things in place,” Hutchings Thursday and Friday, while about seven students when desks are appropriately spaced, according the part of the superinten- said. “It also allows us to fol- the other group will have the to ACPS staff. dent and school board. low the prioritization struc- reverse schedule. The third “I’m very disappointed that ture that we set up this past group of students will be to,” Hutchings said. “And “I’m not saying that to ACPS has moved so slowly to summer where we focused those whose families opted to we can also modify it so that make an excuse. I’m not return students to in-person on our students with spe- remain virtual. we’re not setting up a situa- saying that to deter people learning,” Jennifer Niccolls, an cial needs, then our English Mondays will still be plan- tion where our staff have to from wanting to come back ACPS parent, said at the Dec. learners and our early learn- ning and professional devel- create a lesson for an in-per- into our schools,” Hutchings 17 meeting. “Students are los- ers, then we move into our opment days for teachers and son schedule and a lesson for said. “I’m saying that to give ing so much learning this year, secondary learners.” remain virtual for all students. a virtual schedule.” a reality check.” it’s heartbreaking.” The new reopening plan is This allows ACPS to Hutchings and ACPS pre- Classrooms and facilities For parents whose chil- based on a concurrent teach- maintain the class schedule sented this information with will be set up to allow for six- dren have not adapted to vir- ing model that allows teach- it already has in the entirely the caveat that the reopen- foot social distancing. As an tual learning, this semester ers to stay with their students online Virtual PLUS+ model. ing is contingent on staffing, example, Alicia Hart, execu- has been difficult. whether they, or their stu- “We can actually imple- building capacity and com- tive director of facilities and ACPS parent Hakan Oz- dents, are attending school ment to the virtual schedule munity health metrics and operations, said George Ma- sancak said he feels his fifth- in person or virtually. In this that we currently have in that if schools do reopen in son Elementary School class- grade daughter, who is in the concurrent model, teachers place that all of our students January, education will look rooms will be able to fit seven will be able to provide in- are currently accustomed very different. students and George Wash- SEE ACPS | 18 DANNY SMITH, Realtor TTR Sotheby's International Realty I wish you all “ a Happy Holiday Season and a much improved New Year! Thank you for relying on my knowledge, and attention to your needs, to find the properties that satisfy your changing lifestyle needs,”

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LEON DAY FROM | 1 Pitt and Oronoco streets. “The elder Day asked his Research done by Alexan- anxious son, ‘Is that what you Nothing about his origins dria Living Legend Char Mc- really want to do?’ ‘That’s suggested that Leon Day would Cargo Bah indicates that both the only thing I want to do’ become a superlative baseball Ellis and Hattie Lee Day were was the honest response. player who would eventually natives of Alexandria. It’s not ‘Well if that’s what you want wind up in three halls of fame. clear whether Ellis Day was to do, go ahead,’” Riley wrote Or that he would be favorably related to the family of Ferdi- in his book. compared to the great Satchel nand Day, who was born two After the death of his Paige, who he bested in three years after Leon and went on mother in 1934, Day left Bal- of the four games they start- to become one of Alexandria’s timore with several Black Sox ed head-to-head. Or that he most prominent citizens. players and joined the Brook- would throw a no-hitter and A few months after Day’s lyn Eagles for a salary of $50 set records for strikeouts in a birth, Ellis Day obtained per month, according to en- game in both the Negro and work in Baltimore at the cyclopedia.com. After playing Puerto Rican leagues. Westport Glass Factory, and in Brooklyn in 1935, he moved Or that, when he was born the Day family moved to the with the Eagles to Newark for PHOTO/ CHAR MCCARGO BAH in Alexandria one day before nearby Mount Winans neigh- the 1936 season, as two teams A copy of Leon Day's birth certificate. Halloween in 1916, Day would borhood in 1917. According were combined to form the eventually advance the cause to The Society for American Newark Eagles. At the age of racial equality by defeating Baseball Research, Winans of 20, his career was already a white major league pitcher – was then “a poverty-strick- about to take off. who happened to play for Gen. en, all-black community in George Patton’s team – in a Southwest Baltimore.” The Newark Eagles 1945 military all-star game Day family’s house on Pier- Day became the Newark played in Nuremberg, Germa- pont Street lacked electricity Eagles’ best pitcher immedi- ny in front of 100,000 GIs. or running water. ately upon joining them. He And yet Day accomplished Day’s primary residences would pitch for the Eagles for all of the above and more. for the rest of his life would be most of the rest of his career. Because of his many achieve- Baltimore and Newark, New His second year with the ments on baseball diamonds Jersey. team, 1937, is considered by throughout the Americas and many, including Day him- Europe, a strong case can be Baseball beginnings self, to have been his finest made that Day is the best ath- Day loved baseball from an season. He pitched to a 13-0 lete ever born within Alexan- early age and played with oth- record with a 3.02 ERA and dria’s city limits. er neighborhood boys using a batted .320 with eight home broomstick and tennis ball. He runs. Alexandria roots would frequently sneak into Day threw a mid-90s fast- Leon Day was the fifth of the ballpark of the local Negro ball which he paired with a six children born to Ellis Day League team, the Baltimore precise curveball that kept PHOTO/DENISE DUNBAR and Hattie Lee Day. On Day’s Black Sox, to watch them play. batters off balance. His un- Leon Day's parents lived at 504 Oronoco St. when he was born on birth certificate, Ellis Day is “It was within walking orthodox pitching motion Oct. 30, 1916. The house no longer stands, but was located where the listed as a “laborer” aged 42 distance, but it was a good proved deceptive to hitters. white car is parked. and Hattie Day as a “domes- walk, about two miles. I’d Day pitched from the tic” aged 35. Under the header go over the fence, under the stretch at all times, like “white or colored,” they were fence, or sometimes I’d get a the Washington Nation- both listed as “colored.” foul ball and they’d let me in. als’ Stephen Strasburg, with According to his birth cer- Just any way I could get in, I’d no windup. Some said Day tificate, Day was delivered get in there,” Day told James “pitched from his shoulder” by a midwife named Lou- A. Riley in the book, “Dandy, as he short-armed the ball, ise Stewart on Oct. 30, 1916, Day and the Devil.” but he actually threw from his though it’s not clear if the By the age of 12, Day was hip, like an infielder. delivery took place at 504 Or- playing baseball for the Mount “That’s the only way I onoco St., which is listed as Winans Athletic Club. His could throw,” Day told Riley. his parents’ address on his high school, Frederick Dou- Throwing overhand like most birth certificate, or at Stew- glass High School, lacked a pitchers do hurt his shoulder, art’s Royal Street home. baseball team, so, at the age he said. The house at 504 Orono- of 17, Day left school to join a Known for being modest co St. is no longer standing, semi-pro team. His ability was and humble about his base- but the location would have apparent, and he was soon of- ball accomplishments, the PHOTO/JAMES A. RILEY been in the parking lot of the fered a spot on the Black Sox. 5’9” 180-pound Day was a Leon Day as a member of the 1946 Newark Eagles, who won the Chinese Restaurant currently But Day first had to get his Negro League Championship. He is seated at the far right. located at the intersection of father’s permission. SEE LEON DAY | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 11

PHOTO/COURTESY ROBERT HIERONIMUS The 1939 Newark Eagles. Leon Day is seated at the bottom left. PHOTO/BALTIMORE SUN

LEON DAY FROM | 10 couldn’t throw. I didn’t play in 1938. My arm was bad,” notable competitor on the Day told Riley. diamond. He was known for Day’s injury was prior to pitching inside to hitters, the era of trainers, diagnosis which is referred to as “dust- and researched exercises, so ing them back.” Day became his own train- “Pitcher Leon Day, one er, working out with irons, of the great dusters of all loosening and strengthening time, chomped on his fat ci- his arm. The next spring, he gar while remembering his literally “threw the soreness COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO/ROBERT HIERONIMUS days on the mound. ‘People out of it,” according to Riley. Left: Leon Day's pitching motion. He threw with a 'short-arm,' no windup delivery. say my best pitch was my fast He gradually eased back into Top Right: Day retired in Baltimore, where his family moved to from Alexandria. ball. Wrong. My best pitch competition and soon was as Bottom Right: A mural by artist Robert Hieronimus, called "A Little Help from our Friends," on Greenmount was my knockdown pitch,’ dominant as ever. Avenue in Baltimore. Day is depicted at the top right. [Day] laughed. ‘You’ve heard In 1942, Day played on a of tight pitches being called Newark Eagles squad that was significance, it’s instruc- All-star teams barn- part of Black communities. ‘chin music?’ Well, I gave ‘em one of the best teams ever as- tive to view his career in the stormed around the country According to “Shades of a whole symphony!’” Day re- sembled in the Negro Leagues. overall context of the Negro and played in multi-day tour- Glory,” the popularity of the counted in “When the Game Seven people associated with Leagues, which were founded naments. It was wild, unorga- league was evidenced by at- was Black and White.” the team – six players and 100 years ago and have been nized and unregulated. tendance numbers: Between An outstanding all- team co-owner Effa Manley, celebrated throughout 2020. Rube Foster, a former star 1938 and 1948, “the Negro around player, Day manned who was a pioneering woman Baseball was somewhat Black pitcher around the turn Leagues’ East-West [All-Star] second base and the outfield baseball executive – wound up integrated in the 1870s of the 20th century, finally game outdrew the major most days that he wasn’t being inducted into the Na- through early 1890s, as Black became fed up with the status league All-Star game seven pitching. There were many, tional Baseball of Fame. and white players frequently quo, and in 1920 formed the times. The reason, which had including fellow Hall of Fam- On July 31, 1942, Day set a competed against each other first official, organized Ne- become painfully obvious by er Monte Irvin, who believed Negro League record by strik- and, on rare occasions, were gro League. Black Americans 1943, was simple. These black Day could have made the Hall ing out 18 Baltimore Elite even on the same team. That subsequently owned their baseball players were every as a centerfielder because of Giants while only giving up ended as Jim Crow laws began own teams, Black players bit as good as white players.” his defense and hitting. one bloop hit. The Pittsburgh taking effect in the 1890s. were better compensated and “Confronted by an intol- “He’s played center field as Courier, one of the leading Because they weren’t al- greater stability ensued. erant society, the black ath- good or better than our start- papers covering the Negro lowed to compete against “In fact, the Negro Leagues lete and the black community ing center fielder did. The Leagues at the time, ranked white players, Black players were among the largest black built their own sports world center fielder at that time was Day ahead of Satchel Paige as had no choice but to play on businesses in the United … the very best [players] be- me,” Irvin said to Brad Snyder the best pitcher in both 1942 and against all-Black teams. States before the breakdown came genuine heroes,” Ro- of the Baltimore Sun. and 1943. Most teams were owned by of segregation; in their prime gosin wrote. “The feats of Unfortunately, while play- “Leon Day is the best pitch- white men, who controlled they were a multi-million-dol- black pitching masters … being in Cuba in the winter of er in Negro baseball … despite scheduling of games and lar operation,” Donn Rogosin came treasured memories for 1937, Day slipped while in the the fact he is used daily either pocketed most of the receipts. wrote in “Invisible Men.” a people held down by a seg- shower and felt something as a pitcher, outfielder, or in- Players frequently jumped It was as close to a golden regation all too easily accept- pull in his right arm as he fielder,” The Courier wrote. from team to team and from era for Black players as could ed by others.” caught himself. He missed the the U.S. to Mexico to the Ca- be attained in strictly segre- Day’s career began at 1938 season as a result. The Negro Leagues ribbean and back in search of gated America, and the Negro “I just couldn’t do it. I To fully appreciate Day’s higher pay. Leagues became an important SEE LEON DAY | 12 12 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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www.rbincorporated.com PHOTO/ ROBERT HIERONIMUS Leon Day's widow Geraldine with his plaque from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Day was inducted on July 30, 1995, four-and-a-half months after his death.

LEON DAY FROM | 11 doubleheader, and then either years from their careers for out to dinner or to a friend’s their country, including Day, the very peak of the Negro home for dinner,” Day re- who served two and a half Leagues’ popularity and last- called in “When the Game years during WWII. ed until the leagues dissolved was Black and White.” “Ev- Day entered the military in a few years after Branch Rick- eryone dressed to the nines. September 1943, while still in ey signed Jackie Robinson The ballgame was the center- his prime as a baseball play- in 1945 to break the major piece of Sunday, and Sunday er. The next year he would go league color barrier, which he was the main day off for peo- from the baseball diamonds of did two years later. ple. We were the backbone of America to Normandy, France. ~~ Canine Special Health Needs Care ~ ~ Effa Manley, who ran the Sunday, no matter where we He went ashore at Utah Beach Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At Newark Eagles during Day’s were playing.” six days after D-Day, landing Puppies require surgery sometimes. “Sarah’s Fund” entire tenure there, lament- At the very end of his ca- as a member of the 818th Am- age 4, he is energetic, and needs encouragement to ed the fact that Day never reer, Day spent three years phibian Battalion. provides Shelter petsslow with down. needed procedures. got the chance afforded his playing minor league base- Day related a vivid memo- younger Eagles teammates ball, where he and other Black ry of Utah Beach to Riley: This puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair – like Irvin and Larry Doby, players who were integrating “I remember one night “pulmonicHe’s lost astenosis”, leg, but with gained donations perspective from Alexandrians. on what’s who was the first Black play- the minors faced discrimi- when I came out of the water er in the American League. nation playing in segregated with a load of ammunition important; be happy each day, and love those Your five-dollar ~Happydonation adds New to Sarah’sYear, FundMate~ and “And Leon Day – it’s a towns for little pay and with- and the Germans started around you. Flash well knows this credo, and hopes shame he was born when he out fanfare. dropping flares and lit the together withSimba contributions has learned a lot. of He others, knows how ensures to Sit, how tothat walk nicely for a homeon aof leash. his He own knows howto toshare play fetch...even the love. the part where he was. He played every posi- “We didn’t worry about beach up so bright that you medical care is there brings when the ballneeded. back. tion on the field except catch, that. … See we loved to could have read a newspa- and played them all magnif- play baseball. As long as we per. I heard the planes com- This Australian cattle dog has the energy and bounce of a icently,” Manley said in John played, we didn’t care where ing, so I jumped out of the ForFOR MORE iNF oINFORMATION about 4-year-old,alexa ABOUT and SARAH’SN hedria’ can’t wait FUND,S to adoptable share PLEASE it with you. CALL Holway’s “Voices from the we played,” Day said in 1992 duck and ran up the bank. A 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE Interested in making time to meet Simba virtually or in-person? Great Black Negro Leagues.” to Tom Keyser of the Balti- MP had a hole there, a sand- “Those boys; my heart just more Sun. bagged place. I couldn’t see Visit AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment t THHANaNKk YyouOU aches for them that they were him, but he said, ‘Soldier!’ I THANK YOU born too soon.” Military service said, ‘Yeah?’ He said, ‘Come TheThe AlexandriaAlexandria AnimalAnimal Shelter’sShelter’s PetPet of of the the Characteristically, Day Great white players such on in here.’ So I went in his Diann Carlson WeekWeek isis sponsoredsponsored byby DiannDiann Hicks,Hicks Carlson,finding didn’t outwardly lament the as Ted Williams and Bob Fell- hole and I got in there and Weichert Old Town fact that he never played a er had their baseball careers we were trembling and the findinghomes homes for pets for andpets humans,andRealtors humans, alike. alike. game in the major leagues. interrupted by their service planes coming, strafing ev- www.diannhicks.co703-628-2440m Instead, he emphasized the during World War II – and the erything and shooting ev- importance of the Negro Korean War in Williams’ case erything up on the beach. “Because everyone Leagues. – for which they were right- He said, ‘Who’s driving that deserves a home.” “Sunday in Newark in the ly praised. But Negro League 1930s and ’40s was church, a stars also sacrificed prime SEE LEON DAY | 13 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 13

baseball, and Day strained his ident George H.W. Bush in ed was to be inducted into the of Fame, regardless of their shoulder pitching in Germa- 1992, where they reported- National Baseball Hall of Fame accomplishments. ny. He later said his arm never ly amused the president by in Cooperstown, New York. While former Negro felt right again. making themselves at home League players like Robin- The 1946 Negro League in the Oval Office. Quest for the Hall son, Paige, Doby, Irwin, Roy season nonetheless con- Despite being honored It was a tough path for Campanella and others were tained two significant events by membership in the Negro Negro League stars like Day, well known to white Amer- for Day. He threw his first and Leagues Hall of Fame and the who never reached the major ica because they became only Negro League no-hit- Puerto Rican Hall of Fame, the leagues, to become enshrined ter on opening day against one honor that Day most want- in the National Baseball Hall SEE LEON DAY | 19 the Philadelphia Stars, after which Day’s teammates carried him off the field in triumph. Then, the Eagles THE LEADER IN defeated the Kansas City PHOTO/DENISE DUNBAR Monarchs to win the Negro Leon Day's bobblehead from League Championship. the National Bobblehead Hall LASER DENTISTRY of Fame. It is part of their Ne- Though his arm remained gro Leagues Centennial Team sore, Day, drawn by the pay- Bobbleheads. checks, played in both Mexico and Cuba during the 1947 and NO PAIN LEON DAY FROM | 12 1948 seasons. “I made more money in duck out there?’ I said, ‘I am.’ Mexico than I did here in NO DRILL He said, ‘What has it got on the States. I played about it?’ I said, ‘Ammunition.’ He four months a year and made said, ‘Move that duck from about $5,000,” Day told John NO INJECTION out in front of this hole!’ I Holway in “Day Crossed a said, ‘Go out there and move Road Less Traveled to Coo- it your own damn self!’” perstown.” NO ANESTHESIA Day finished up his ca- After the war reer playing for the Baltimore Perhaps’ Day’s greatest Elite Giants in his last Negro FASTER RECOVERY triumph on the mound came League season, before his after the fighting ended, three years in minor league when he was chosen for the baseball, where he was pri- Overseas Invasion Service marily a utility player. COSMETIC AESTHETICS Expedition team, made up Day finished his Negro mostly of semi-pro players. League career with a record INCLUDE SKIN REJUVENATION, They were slated to play Gen. seven appearances for a pitch- HAIR REMOVAL, LIPS AND FRECKLES. George Patton’s team, the er in the East-West all-star heavily favored, all-white game, where he set the re- Third Army team consisting cord with 14 strikeouts. His 19 mostly of major leaguers, in strikeouts in a single game set THANK YOU to our Nuremburg, Germany. the record in the Puerto Rican “They were bragging league, while his 18 strikeouts patients and we can’t about how they were going to in 1942 set the Negro League beat us,” Day told Riley. single-game record. wait to see you in 2021! Day was one of only two Day received numerous Black players on his team, but honors after his career ended. he outpitched major leaguer Baltimore named a street near Ken Heintzelman by a score of the Orioles’ Camden Yards 2-1. Day allowed only four hits stadium Leon Day Way, while and showed 100,000 spectat- Newark named Day Way after ing soldiers that Negro League him. There is also Leon Day players were equal to – or in Park in Baltimore, and a stat- Day’s case better than – their ue of Day stands at the Negro major league counterparts. Leagues Baseball Museum in Dr. Salartash Unfortunately, Day and his Kansas City, Missouri. teammates were allowed no Day was part of a group 3116 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305 training period to prepare for of former Negro League 703.745.5496 | dentalexcellenceva.com their games in Nuremburg, players who were honored despite their long layoff from at the White House by Pres- 14 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES First Night Alexandria’s new ring to new year The show goes on of performances from local fort, reminds you of a time with drive-in and vir- artists will play at the Al- and a place when life was We’re trying to create, in the midst tual experience – but exandria Drive-In for those better and gives you that of this unusual year that we’re no fireworks that feel comfortable leav- hope,” Patterson said. BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN ing their homes this holiday The five performances living in, something that brings season. Meanwhile, the same that have been lined up for back some familiarity, some comfort, When the COVID-19 pan- performance will be available this year’s festivities were reminds you of a time and a place when demic hit in March and left for people to stream virtually chosen specifically because life was better and gives you that hope.” everybody scrambling, Mar- on New Year’s as well. they offer something enjoy- ilyn Patterson, executive For Patterson and the ably familiar. – Marilyn Patterson, director of First Night Alex- rest of the First Night team, The Earth, Wind and Fire executive director, First Night Alexandria andria, the city’s traditional it was important to retain as Tribute Band will provide a new year’s celebration, knew much of the in-person cele- setlist of classic tunes from one thing was true: The show bration as possible while also their namesake band; The friendly laughs to the night’s was a challenge for the First must go on. ensuring the experience is Rock-A-Sonics, a rockabilly proceedings. Night organizers. For the past 10 months, safe for everyone involved. and swing band, and Juke- “People like to go out and “How do you plan when Patterson and First Night’s The Night of Nostalgia is boxx, a group that plays top dance and sing to songs that you can’t control anything?” board of directors have been designed around offering 40 covers, will bring the are familiar,” Patterson said. Christopher Reddick, presi- working out a way to still let residents some semblance of audience to its feet with in- “This isn’t necessarily the dent of the First Night board Alexandria ring in the new familiarity and comfort to stantly recognizable and year to … share what you’ve of directors, said. “We took a year – even if it is radically close out a year that has been danceable songs. Meanwhile, been writing all year. This philosophy of safety first… It different. unusual and disruptive for so The Jarreau Williams Expe- year, people need to sing had to prevail, and we had to Thus, Alexandrians will many people. rience will give a local artist things that are comfortable be willing to be nimble and be able to celebrate New “We’re trying to create, and T.C. alumnus the oppor- and take them to a happy flex as the situation changed Year’s Eve with a “Night of in the midst of this unusu- tunity to play to his home- place.” seemingly week to week.” Nostalgia,” a hybrid in-per- al year that we’re living in, town – virtually, of course. Finding the right kind of Fortunately, ALX Com- son and virtual experience. something that brings back The Clean AF Comedy event for 2020, a year that A pre-recorded, edited set some familiarity, some com- Show will also bring family has defied all expectations, SEE FIRST NIGHT | 15

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ets will cost $60 and include en through the Goodfynd dick said. “With the curfew at access to the show as well as app. App users will order midnight to 5 [a.m.], we’re ad- swag bags, while VIP tickets their food and get notified justing our timing so we’re in will cost $75 and include ad- when their meal is ready. compliance with the curfew.” ditional goodies and access They can then leave their car The two in-person drive- to an on-demand version – they are required to wear a in showings of the First Night of the performance. The facemask when leaving their performance will take place on-demand performance vehicle – pick up their food at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. will be available through the and enjoy their meal back in The latter will end at 11:30 end of January. their car. p.m. to allow attendees and There will also be pan- However, with the new staff time to return home, demic-safe events, including venue and health concerns according to Reddick. a best decorated car parade the cornerstone of First Regardless of when it ends competition, where prizes Night, fireworks launched or how residents celebrate from local businesses will be over the Potomac at night’s it, First Night will remain a

COURTESY PHOTO given out. end, will no longer take showcase of what Alexandria The Jarreau Williams Experience, helmed by a T.C. Williams High “The business communi- place. Gov. Ralph Northam’s has to offer in the arts, Pat- School alumnus, is one of four musical acts that will be featured in ty has truly stepped up and (D-VA) curfew that took ef- terson said. The venue might the pre-recorded First Night performance. has provided us with some fect on Dec. 14 in response to be different, but the song re- good ways that they can a recent uptick in cases will mains the same – and in 2020, FIRST NIGHT FROM | 14 cars can fit into the drive-in market what they’re doing also impact First Night. that’s worth celebrating. when spaced out accordingly but also for the enjoyment of The curfew, which lasts “I know the holidays can munity and The Garden’s – and the space was already the guests,” Patterson said. from midnight to 5 a.m., be a challenging time for Alexandria Drive-In, which designed for pre-recorded The Alexandrian, Hyatt means that the traditional some people – you never launched at 5001 Eisenhow- entertainment screenings. Centric and Hotel Indigo are ball drop will take place a lit- know what folks are going er Ave. in the spring and was The new format has not all providing overnight stays tle early this year. through – but if the music so successful it continued stopped Patterson from of- as a prize for those interested “We always knew that can take you back to a happi- through the fall, provided fering entertaining opportu- in a local “staycation,” ac- the governor … could impact er place and time, then we’ve the perfect opportunity. The nities for those that come out cording to Patterson. us and throw us a last-min- done something that’s posi- logistics of spacing cars had on New Year’s Eve. Food trucks will be on ute curve ball or continue to tive,” Patterson said. already been sorted out – 200 General admission tick- hand and orders will be tak- throw us curve balls,” Red- [email protected]

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ACPS FROM | 8 support the plan that ACPS is the total number of new cas- laying out.” es per 100,000 people within “Keep ‘em Clean special needs program, has Gentry’s comments ignit- the last 14 days, the percent- been “failed by ACPS.” Kirsi ed an intense reaction on so- age of positive tests in the and Cute!” Chavez said her 9-year-old cial media from members of last 14 days and the ability daughter has expressed sui- Open ACPS, a group of near- of schools to implement mit- cidal thoughts and anxiety ly 700 parents, teachers and igation strategies. Second- due to this prolonged period community members who ary indicators include the of virtual learning. are advocating for a return to percent change of cases per “My daughter has fear of in-person learning. 100,000 people during the being home. I have fear for Several parents and com- last seven days and hospital my daughter being home, munity members also said bed occupancy in the region. that she’s going to kill her- they believe ACPS has been The school district makes self,” Chavez said. “If teach- vague about the health met- its decisions based on how ers have fear, they can take rics guiding its decisions the city is performing in an anxiety pill, but I can’t around the reopening. these categories, ranging give an anxiety pill to a “We need our public from lowest risk to highest 9-year-old, make her take health, education and city risk. 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LEON DAY FROM | 13 Day’s case was relentlessly and trouble in his kidneys. promoted by Baltimore artist ‘Where’s Dr. Hieronimus?’ major league standouts, Ne- Robert Hieronimus, who be- Day demanded. ‘… We told gro League stars who never came a champion for Negro him what happened … He reached “the show” – with a League players he felt had did not believe it. He almost few exceptions – had to wait suffered discrimination. cried, right then,’” Hieroni- decades before being induct- “This process is not a very mus told Klugh. ed into Cooperstown. fair process,” Hieronimus told Six days after being vot- Someone like Day, an un- Justin Klugh in an article for ed into the National Baseball assuming man who seldom FanGraphs, “Who is Leon Hall of Fame, Leon Day died. tooted his own horn, was even Day?” “Since Leon was small Day’s Hall of Fame plaque, more likely to be overlooked. and black, and since he never which he never saw, reads: “He was never a self pro- talked big about himself, most “Leon Day, Negro Leagues moter. If he were, he might people didn’t realize how im- 1934-1949 have been elected [to the Hall portant he was. And that’s why Used deceptive, no-wind of Fame] years ago. But he was we had to speak out for him.” up, short-arm delivery to com- a humble man and let his re- After a couple of near pile impressive single-season cord speak for itself,” Negro misses on Hall of Fame votes, and career statistics during 10 League historian Todd Bolton in 1995 it appeared that Day years in Negro Leagues. Also said, as quoted by SABR. was finally going to be vot- played ball in Puerto Rico, As the typically under- ed in. Unfortunately, by then Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico and stated Day told Keyser, “I Day was 78 and his health was Canada. Set Negro Nation- could hold my own.” failing. al League record in 1942 with Fortunately for Day, sev- On March 7, 1995, when 18 strikeouts in game. Hurled eral people took up his cause. Day was finally voted into the no-hitter on opening day 1946 Riley’s 1987 book, “Dandy, Hall of Fame, he was hospital- for Newark Eagles vs. Philadel- Day and the Devil” was an ized in Baltimore. phia Stars. Pitched in record 7 attempt to educate the base- “… They wheeled Day out Negro League all-star games.” ball-loving public about the of the operating room to de- [email protected] accomplishments of Ray Dan- liver the news to a 78-year- -Olivia Doran contributed PHOTO/CATHY COMBS/FINDAGRAVE dridge, Day and Willie Wells. old man with a failing heart research to this article. Leon Day's grave marker in Arbutus Memorial Park in Baltimore.

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Waller Barrett was recog- As Alexandria readies for in women’s contributions women in the nation to The daughter of an en- nized when both state and the 21st year of the 21st cen- – women who were firsts in manage a city of more than slaved servant became the national flags were flown at tury, our city, rich in historic their field: 100,000 residents. Lawson first black woman president half-staff upon her death. “firsts,” continues to serve as The first female player was an advocate for fair of the Alexandria Women’s Barrett was an Alexandria a time-honored destination to have her jersey retired by housing and for women’s Civic Association. Among suffragist who helped the for the world. To their cred- the University of Virginia is rights. In 1973, she helped her many other accomplish- city and nation during the it, women have been instru- Cathy Grimes-Miller. The found the city’s Commis- ments, Annie B. Rose, born 1918 flu pandemic and was mental in creating and pre- athlete was named All-Dis- sion on Women. The lobby in 1893, was the found- asked to run for governor of serving Alexandria’s history trict, All-Region, All-Met- at city hall, a breast cancer er of the Alexandria Soci- the Commonwealth of Vir- – literally. ropolitan and All-American fund and a local restaurant ety for the preservation of ginia. The Kate Waller Bar- For example, Alexan- during her years playing bas- all bear her name. Black Heritage and opened rett Branch of the Alexandria dria Archaeology has only ketball at T.C. Williams High The same year Lawson the Black History Resourc- Library was built in 1937 as a had female leaders. Pamela School. At UVA, she was an was appointed city man- es Center. Each year, the memorial to this pioneering Cressey devoted 35 years Academic All-American. ager, the first female vice City’s Commission on Aging local heroine. An elementary serving as the first city ar- Alexandria’s first woman mayor in the city’s history honors public service with school in Stafford, Virginia chaeologist, from 1977 to mayor was elected in 1991. was elected. Marlee Clarke – the Annie B. Rose Lifetime also bears her name. 2012. She was followed by After serving her term, Patsy Marlee Inman when elect- Achievement Award. The As Alexandria’s women Fran Bromberg in 2013. Ticer continued her political ed – served as vice mayor Annie B. Rose House in Alex- continue in leadership roles Current City Archaeolo- career when she was elected beginning in 1985. Her obit- andria is named in her honor. in the new year, we can con- gist Eleanor Breen became to the Virginia State Senate uary states that she “strived Alexandria’s first wom- tinue to be inspired by the in- acting city archaeologist in in 1996. A staunch support- to serve as a role model for an member of the Virginia domitable work of our city’s 2017 and was appointed to er for women’s rights, Ticer other women and was recog- House of Delegates, Marion women of the past, present her current leadership posi- encouraged women to run nized with a special award Galland, was elected in 1963. and future. tion in 2018. for public office. She also ad- by the Alexandria Commis- Irene Pancoast became Jean Taylor Federico be- vocated for the protection of sion on the Status of Wom- the first woman judge in The writers are founders came the first female direc- children and animals and for en.” Marlee Way, near King Alexandria, beginning her of Alexandria Celebrates tor of the Office of Historic the preservation of the natu- Street and Braddock Road, is full-time service on the Juve- Women, a nonprofit that is Alexandria in 1982. Today, ral environment of the Com- named in her honor. nile and Domestic Relations commemorating the centennial Director Gretchen Bulova monwealth. In 1973, Nora Lamborne Court in 1954. Forty-three of women’s suffrage and spearheads the city’s preser- Thirty-five years ago, and Beverly Beidler became years later, Becky Moore be- highlighting influential vation, history projects and Assistant City Manager the first women elected to came the first woman judge women throughout the city’s archives. Vola Larson was appoint- the Alexandria City Coun- of the General District Court history. Contact them at Women in groundbreak- ed Alexandria’s first female cil. Lamborne later served as in the city. AlexandriaCelebratesWomen@ ing roles have paved the way city manager. Lawson’s ap- vice mayor for three years. In an honor bestowed gmail.com HOMES LIFE WELL LIVED Selling a family home COVID-19 vaccine A realtor reflects on the emotional process of selling her childhood A primary care physician discusses the composition of the home. | Page 22 COVID-19 vaccine. | Page 24 22 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES Port City Profile King Street Cats King Street Cats has a fantastic track record of finding forever homes for thousands of cats and kittens over the past 18 years. This all volunteer-run organization is proud to be the only free-roaming, no-kill cat rescue facility in Alexandria. The goal is to provide a feline safe-haven until the cats — regardless of their age — can find a forever home. COURTESY PHOTO Every dollar donated goes straight to the feeding, good – and forever – fit. Some housing and health care of cats bond with a sibling or the King Street cats because buddy, and then King Street there is no paid staff. Cats ensures the two bonded More than 50 volunteers, kitties are adopted together. including dedicated fosterers, What King Street Cats is care givers and outreach and doing is working well. In 2019, support volunteers, make up 320 cats and kittens were the team that provides for the adopted, and to date in 2020, fortunate felines. Some cats are more than 420 cats and kittens COURTESY PHOTO surrendered or simply found; have been adopted even in the Thanksgiving dinner at the Zimmermann family home. others come from overcrowded midst of a pandemic. shelters that need assistance. Business name: King Street Cats There is a myriad of stories and Location: 25 Dove St., reasons behind how kittens Alexandria, VA 22314 An emotional goodbye: and cats come to live at King Neighborhood: Old Town Year opened: 2003 Street Cats. 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Run in Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec 2020 24 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES LIFE WELL LIVED What the COVID-19 vaccine is and isn’t BY DR. VIVEK SINHA portant questions. How are to the disease in the future, type of RNA to tell the body these vaccines different from their body already has sol- to turn on its immune system. One of the greatest med- previous vaccines? How are dier cells waiting on standby. RNA, or ribonucleic acid, ical advancements in the they the same? What can we Even if a vaccine is not 100% can be found in all cells. The modern era is the discov- expect once we receive them? effective, it still helps by sig- specific type of RNA that is ery and development of In order to understand the nificantly reducing the effect used in these vaccines is called vaccines. According to the technology of the COVID-19 the illness has on the body. mRNA, or messenger RNA. World Health Organization, vaccines, we must first un- It’s important to note that The primary goal of mRNA is vaccines can protect us from derstand how vaccines work this process of “firing up” the to take information from the more than 20 different dis- in general. immune system does cause middle of the cell, the nucleus, eases, and each year millions When we are exposed to a DR. VIVEK SINHA certain symptoms. Because and bring it outside of the cell of lives are saved. disease, our immune system the body is building antibod- where it can tell the immune As a primary care physi- leaps into action. Our body In cases like this the person ies, it also releases chemicals system what to do. cian, I spend a large amount releases chemicals that direct may not die from the disease, that it would normally use Since our DNA needs to of time talking to my patients the formation of soldier cells however even if they survive, to fight an infection. These be protected, it does not about preventative medi- and ultimately, the creation of significant damage can occur chemicals can cause symp- leave the nucleus. So how cine and ways that they can antibodies. These antibodies to the body. This is where vac- toms that we often equate with does our DNA send its mes- stay healthy. This conversa- not only help fight the disease cines come into play. being “sick” – such as a fever, sage to the rest of the body? tion cannot happen without but often, they stay present in Vaccines typically are in- body aches, chills and head- The mRNA takes the infor- talking about vaccines. our body – helping the body in jected into the body in order ache. These symptoms are of- mation that the DNA tells it Never has this discussion case we have to fight the same to stimulate the immune sys- ten short-lived and less severe to take and then the mRNA been more important than disease in the future. This is a tem. Oftentimes the vaccine than the symptoms caused by travels outside of the cell this year. For most of us, 2020 type of immunity. will either contain a dead, or the actual condition. and conveys the message to is the year that we will forev- One of the problems of killed, version of the illness The example that I often the rest of the body. er equate with COVID-19. getting immunity from dis- or a weakened live, or atten- give when talking about this is The current COVID-19 From a healthcare stand- eases in this manner is that uated version. Once injected, the seasonal influenza, or flu, vaccines utilize this appoint, the introduction of often the disease process itself it allows the immune system vaccine. Influenza can cause proach. The vaccines do not two vaccines has been a ray can be extremely dangerous to build up antibodies specif- significant illness and cause contain any weakened or of light in a difficult year, and cause significant compli- ic for that disease. people to be severely ill for a killed version of the disease. though they raise some im- cations, such as with polio. If the person is exposed significant amount of time. In Rather, they contain mRNA some people, influenza leads that instructs our immune to secondary infections, like system to build up antibod- pneumonia, that can cause ies against COVID-19. The people to be hospitalized, or immune response is activat- worse, can be fatal. ed, and soldier cells are given The reason why the health their orders. care community recommends The end result is that an- Real People the flu shot is to decrease tibodies are created to imme- the likelihood of people hav- diately recognize and fight ing significant complications COVID-19 should the body AtReally Silverado our focusLiving is on from the flu. While it may not come into contact with it. with Memory Loss prevent the recipient from ac- Since the immune response our resident quality of LIFE tually getting the flu, it will is stimulated, symptoms of providing personalized help lessen the severity and headache, fever and body engagement programs in decrease the duration of the aches can and often do occur an open and thriving illness and overall, decrease after the vaccine. 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VACCINE FROM | 24 regular infection control CALENDAR WATERSKIING SANTA Enjoy the to get out of the house? Load up techniques like handwash- DECEMBER 24 35th year of this Alexandria holiday the car and celebrate the arrival of toplasm, the outside part of ing, coughing into your el- tradition – virtually. The Waterskiing 2021 with a VIP drive-in concert WINTER GLOW AT MOUNT VER- the cell, and does not enter bow rather than your hand Santa will not be live at the waterfront experience. Sing-along, dance and NON Come to Mount Vernon for an this year due to COVID-19. However, enjoy a night filled with classic the nucleus where our DNA and staying home when feel- enchanted evening of winter lights. he will be on screen from Dec. 20 hits, local food truck favorites and is. Since the mRNA is very ing ill are always advised. Enter the lantern-lit historic area and through Dec. 25 at 1:00 PM. exciting giveaways. Or, planning an see the vast stretch of the bowling fragile it is rapidly broken At this time, we do not Time: 1 p.m. intimate gathering in the comfort of green washed in ambient holiday illu- Location: Virtual your home? Let First Night Alexan- down by our body and re- know how long immunity mination. See George Washington’s Info: www.waterskiingsanta.com dria be the soundtrack for your par- moved from our system. with the vaccines can last. mansion lit in beautiful amber light ty, featuring the same great music and hear classic holiday music and pa- Sometimes a single vac- The common thought among ICE AND LIGHTS: THE WINTER as the live event, streamed virtually. triotic quotes. View the upper garden RUN VILLAGE AT CAMERON Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. cine is not enough to com- health care personnel is that and greenhouse aglow in blue and lav- RUN Ice and Lights: The Winter Vil- Location: 5001 Eisenhower Ave. plete the process. This is even if it helps protect against ender lights and watch as wintery light lage at Cameron Run will return this Information: https://firstnightalex- patterns move throughout the space. common with other vaccines severe complications of year, featuring an ice rink, more than andria.org Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. a dozen holiday light displays perfect like Hepatitis B or polio. The COVID-19 for a few months, it Location: 3200 Mt. Vernon Memori- for Instagramming, retail area, food, JANUARY 8 current COVID-19 vaccines will give a critical “reprieve” al Highway music and more. The Ice and Lights each require two distinct as we combat this virus. Information: www.mountvernon.org Village is a short drive from Old Town. “HIDDEN WORLD” ART EXHIBIT Masks are required in all areas of Ice People everywhere have been affected doses approximately three When the vaccine becomes DEL RAY HOLIDAY SCAVENGER & Lights except when eating or drink- by an unseen virus that challenges to four weeks apart. widely available, it is import- HUNT Local artists have been coming in the concession areas. This event them to look at their world more deep- It is also not entirely ant to speak to your doctor to missioned to complete hand-painted continues through Jan. 3. ly. From the mysteries of the universe holiday windows at businesses along Time: 5 to 10 p.m. to our own backyard, the world is rife known at this point if peo- discuss your individual sit- Mount Vernon Avenue. Visit the Pat Location: 4001 Eisenhower Ave. with surprises. Look deeply into the ple who have received the uation and any questions or Miller Neighborhood Square to pick up Information: www.novaparks.com/ world, emotions or imagination and un- vaccine can still transmit or concerns you may have. Any a scavenger hunt, or download one at events/ice-lights cover some part of the “Hidden World.” visitdelray.com/holiday and complete This exhibit runs from Jan. 8 to 30. spread the virus to others, medical decision should be the holiday hunt for a chance to win DECEMBER 31 Time: Thursdays and Fridays noon to even if they’re not showing based on facts and weighing gift cards to local businesses. This 6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. symptoms. Therefore, re- the risks versus benefits. event lasts until Dec. 25. 26TH ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Time: All day New this year, First Night Alexandria 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave. gardless of vaccination sta- Location: Varies brings “A Night of Nostalgia" with a Information: www.DelRayArtisans. tus, it is still recommended The writer is chief medical Information: www.visitdelray.com drive-in concert experience. Ready org/exhibits to continue social distancing officer of Belleview when possible and wearing Medical Partners, an office EDITOR'S NOTE: masks when closer contact and house call practice The Times encourages residents to continue to follow Gov. Ralph Northam’s “Safer at Home” guidance, to has to occur. Remember that based in Old Town. maintain physical distance from others and to wear masks in public. Wear a mask. Save a life.

You can proactively help rid Alexandria of the new coronavirus by wearing a cloth facemask when you must go out in public. By wearing a mask, you help prevent community spread of the coronavirus and help protect the most vulnerable in our community. 26 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Wanted: Better approach Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” to affordable housing - Thomas Jefferson Important issues will be discussed during next year’s local election campaign, such as approaches to street design, school capacity, in-person learning and environmental preservation. We think the city’s approach to affordable housing should also be debated at length – particularly the current policy of giving developers significant density waivers in exchange for small numbers of affordable housing units. This topic was discussed at length at the Dec. 12 public hearing, when members of City Council debated whether to up the percentage of units required from developers in some parts of the city. Councilors Mo Seifeldein and John Chap- man also pushed for city staff to clarify the exemptions and potentially limit exemptions. See the Times’ front-page story, “Council debates affordable housing policy” in the Dec. 17 issue for the details of that conversation. Mayor Justin Wilson pushed back against strengthening requirements on developers to contribute more affordable housing in exchange for increased density. He used the de- Your Views cision of developers to forego added density on Beauregard Street as a reason to demand less from them. “We don’t want to go too far or we’re not going to have anything happen,” Wilson said at the public hearing. Time to decriminalize cannabis But is it actually bad for developers to build “by right” To the editor: icant portion of the public will consume projects, meaning buildings that comply with Alexandria’s I applaud Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, whether it is illegal or not. Cannabis is less small area plans without being granted added density? Attorney General Mark R. Herring, State debilitating than alcohol, less unhealthy Given the litany of problems Alexandria is current- Sen. Adam Ebbin, State Delegate Mark than alcohol and is associated with far few- ly experiencing that are unintended consequences from Levine and many in the Virginia legislature er traffic accidents in the states where it is over-densification – flooding, closed schools, environmen- for recent efforts in working toward canna- legal than alcohol. tal destruction, traffic bottlenecks – we think perhaps not. bis decriminalization. The majority, 68% according to a Gallup An open, widespread discussion about Alexandria’s ap- The prohibition of alcohol became the poll, believes that ending the cannabis pro- proach to affordable housing is overdue. The question is law of the land in 1920. In 1933, U.S. legis- hibition will be for the common good. They whether the few affordable housing units the city is gaining lators decided it was for the common good believe that ending cannabis prohibition through developer contributions are worth the exacerbated that alcohol manufacture, distribution and will likewise result in a reduction in orga- problems caused by too much density. consumption be made legal, within bounds, nized crime, reduce illness from unregulat- We think a compelling case can be made that there should despite alcohol’s poisonous, debilitating ed manufacture and create economic gains, be a moratorium on further density waivers for any reason and addictive qualities. Over the previous including from tax revenue. until the above-mentioned issues have been addressed. years, making alcohol illegal had caused an Moreover, ending cannabis prohibition As with many things, this boils down to simple math. expansion of organized crime, increased will reduce the burden on law enforce- Alexandria has lost around 90% of its affordable housing illness from unregulated manufacture and ment, reduce tax-consuming incarceration supply in the past 20 years, decreasing from about 19,000 to caused economic losses, including lost tax expenses, reduce the suffering and loss of about 2,000 units. revenue. manpower due to associated incarceration When a developer who is planning to build a 200-unit In 1933, the public found that society and end an unnecessary intrusion into building gets a density waiver to add another 100 units, as a whole was harmed by making illegal many of our citizens’ peaceful pursuit of the 10% affordable housing requirement only applies to a product that a significant portion of the happiness. the additional density, not the entire project. Under the population felt contributed to their happi- For those of us who are not interested in above scenario, said developer would be required to pro- ness, felt was their right to use and would consuming cannabis, it is still reasonable vide 10 affordable units in a project that has increased consume whether it was illegal or not. With to support a reform that will bring little to 50% in size. this in mind, in 1933, the prohibition of al- no harm and will likely be an overall benefit Is this a good tradeoff for the city? cohol was ended. to society. We asked in our June 6, 2019 editorial, “Is development Over the last decades, cannabis has also -Robert Ray IV, a net positive?” In it, we questioned the endless pursuit of shown itself to be a product that a signif- Alexandria more development. The ensuing 18 months, with all but six Alexandria children forced to learn at home because The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. SEE OUR VIEW | 28 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 27

Ethical Reflections 5G and our historic with Rev. Ian Markham neighborhoods To the editor: fice for the first Black physi- I was recently greeted with cian in the City of Alexandria But is it true? a “Public Notice” sign on the with rights to work at the Al- Even in a pandemic, many of us are fact it is extraordinary is the reason why we telephone pole just outside exandria Hospital. marking Christmas. Perhaps precisely be- should all pause. the front door of the histor- This home is significant cause it is a pandemic, people are making a To get technical for a moment, to imag- ic property I own in the 200 in both Alexandria history special effort to decorate homes. Let us at ine that God could be identical with a baby block of North Patrick Street. and African-American his- least have this joy in our lives, even if the seems very unlikely if you operate with You know the type of sign tory. To ruin the grandness rest is heavy and challenging. So, Chris- Leibniz’s Law of Identity. This is the view where when you see it, your of this house with a 5G tower tians are getting the nativity scene out that for two things to be identical they must heart drops because you know would be a tragedy. The real and putting it in our living rooms; we are have all properties in common. With God Big Brother is likely proposing question I started to ask my- starting to prepare for the arrival of the and a baby, the problems are obvious: God a change in your immediate self is, “Does the BAR and Christ Child. is transcendent and omnipotent; a baby is vicinity and normally not for staff have a plan to protect But is it all true? Is it true finite, fragile and with very lit- the better. our historic neighborhoods that the babe in Bethlehem is tle knowledge. Let’s face it, not many of us from future technology, such indeed the Incarnation of God However, if you work with living in historic Alexandria as 5G, where Verizon has the Almighty? a more dynamic model of the like change, especially since right to access public utili- Now, naturally readers of the identical, then alternatives are many of us live in historic ty poles and the only thing Alexandria Times will answer available. There is a picture of houses and neighborhoods standing in their way, per that question in many different me as a two-year-old toddler, for the very reason they have Code of Virginia 15.2-2306, ways. Those who are atheist or wearing my mother’s hat on not changed. is the BAR?” agnostic or of another faith tradi- the doorstep of our home. That This particular public no- Has Verizon made it clear tion will be skeptical; those who 2-year-old is identical with me tice sign was a request from what their overall strategy is are Christian, especially mem- REV. IAN the 58-year-old balding man of Verizon to install a 5G “small with these sites in Old Town bers who are more evangelical or MARKHAM Alexandria. There is a unique cell site” on top of the tele- and Alexandria? Catholic, will be affirming. connection between that tod- phone pole located a few feet I am asking the BAR to Given that I am a priest, please allow dler and me. With this dynamic picture of from my property within the protect our neighborhoods me to muse for a moment on this question identity, one can see how God and a babe site-lines of the home’s roof. and create a formal plan concerning the veracity of the Christmas born in Bethlehem might be uniquely Why is this important? Af- to deal with these 5G sites. story. At the level of detail, there is much connected. ter years of rehab projects on These sites are strictly for we assume is part of the story, which isn’t So, I have staked my life on the truth of this home and following Board penetration purposes in or- grounded in the biblical narratives. There the claim that God was in Christ. I ground of Architectural Review guide- der to reach areas where the were three gifts from the wise men, literal- my trust on the conviction that there is au- lines, most recently a new in- existing sites do not cover or ly in the Greek “the Magi,” but we have no thenticity in the witness of the disciples as kind slate roof to maintain are estimated will not cover idea of the number of people who brought captured in the New Testament. Like many historical significance and on higher frequencies inher- those gifts, Matthew 2:11. decisions, I cannot claim complete certain- site-lines, BAR staff is willing ent to 5G. These sites are an And the wise men were not there at the ty; instead it is an act of trust. Like mar- to follow the lead of Verizon – overlay to the existing sys- same time as the shepherds. There is no riage, we embark on the journey never sure without any discussion? tem, and more will be needed mention of a stable; instead the word “inn” how the relationship will unfold in the jour- I looked up the docket by Verizon if they want uni- in Luke 2:7 should be translated as “guest ney of life. And at this time of the year, I for the BAR hearing to find form coverage in Old Town. room.” Probably we should imagine a small pause afresh and marvel. this item was on the con- Let’s get a plan! Why not house in which animals slept on one level Perhaps Sir John Betjeman captured that sent calendar, meaning the start with pole placements in and family on another. As a result of the sense of awe best, when he wrote: BAR staff had given this cell an alleyway or the corner of house being so crowded, the baby Jesus had “And is it true? For if it is, site its blessing without dis- alleyways so they are consis- to be placed in a feeding trough. No loving fingers tying strings cussion unless a BAR board tent and uniform throughout But still we are left with a biblical nar- Around those tissued fripperies, member or yours truly re- the town instead of “infill- rative pointing to two teenagers – the ex- The sweet and silly Christmas things, quested it be taken off the ing” where Verizon chooses pectations of betrothal in the first century Bath salts and inexpensive scent consent docket and placed the site? would be under the age of 15 – who have And hideous tie so kindly meant. for a hearing in front of the In my case, simply moving responsibility for a life that is acclaimed by No love that in a family dwells, full BAR board. The current the site north by 50 feet to the the church as “God among us,” or the Eter- No caroling in frosty air, docket date is now Jan. 6, pole on the corner of North nal Word made manifest. Nor all the steeple-shaking bells 2021 for those interested. Patrick and the alley would This is an extraordinary claim. The cre- Can with this single Truth compare- The property in question help maintain site lines in our ator of all that is, this vast universe with That God was Man in Palestine was built in 1886, was occu- neighborhood. Even better countless stars and planets, inhabits a hu- And lives today in Bread and Wine.” pied by the mayor of Alex- would be in the alley. man life. The result of this claim is that we andria from 1903 to 1912 and -Craig Miller, can learn what God is like by looking at a The writer is dean and president of also served as the medical of- Alexandria life – the things Jesus did and said. The very Virginia Theological Seminary. 28 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 OUT OF THE ATTIC ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Commercialization of Christmas in Alexandria Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] Following last week’s Post as “the most elaborate column on the assertions ever seen in the city.” The of churches to maintain newspaper noted that the Cody Mello-Klein Christmas as a religious hol- celebration included “ever- Managing Editor iday, our story moves to the green trees on every lamp [email protected] early 20th century, as Alex- post strung with lights and andria and the United States tinsel.” Margaret Stevens saw Christmas shift its cul- Such decorations contin- Sales Director tural role toward the more ued through the decades, [email protected] secularized version that we as you can see in this im- see today. age of the 300 block of King Patrice V. Culligan The Alexandria Gazette Street in the 1960s, before Publisher Emerita noticed the rise in fortunes urban renewal. The parade [email protected] for Alexandria merchants continued, sponsored by as early as the 1910s. Alex- the Alexandria Chamber of ADVERTISING andria retailers and mer- Commerce, with specific Margaret Stevens chants did their best to decorations being paid for by [email protected] continue to commercialize individual businesses. Marty DeVine the holiday during the years While retailers and mer- [email protected] that followed. chants never eliminated the Patrice V. Culligan In 1919, the Gazette an- religious aspect of Christmas [email protected] nounced that “the sale of PHOTO/ OFFICE OF HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA – not that they sought to – Christmas trees this year King Street in the 1960s. there is no doubt that Alexan- Chelsea West beat all previous records dria’s concept of the holiday sales intern and homes that never be- previous year.” circled city hall. City offi- changed drastically between [email protected] fore had a Christmas tree The Retail Merchants cials reviewed the bands, the 1860s and the 1960s. will have one this year.” Association organized Al- costumed children and Santa What might our concept of Tina Franco That by itself isn’t evidence exandria’s first Christmas Claus that composed the pro- Christmas be in the 2060s? Office Administrator [email protected] of the shift, but the article parade in 1932. The parade cession. continued, “Merchants gen- took place in the evening. Alexandria’s 1945 cele- Out of the Attic is ART DIRECTOR erally reports (sic) a bigger It started on Fayette Street, bration caught the atten- provided by the Office of Christmas trade than any went down King Street and tion of The Washington Historic Alexandria. Lyvian Sieg [email protected]

OUR VIEW FROM | 26 eight there to be more than ple who work in our city lington Presbyterian Church, CONTRIBUTORS drops in the proverbial can’t afford to live here. But Wesley Housing and the City Mara Benner our schools are too crowd- bucket. The net negative on over-densifying the city to of Alexandria. Alexa Epitropoulos ed, plus monthly “100-year” life in Alexandria of contin- the point that it becomes Those running for City flooding events, have made ued density waivers is not unlivable for everyone is not Council next year need to Kim Gilliam it increasingly clear that offset by the handful of ad- the right policy either. be ready to have an honest Sarah Liu Alexandria should put the ditional affordable housing We need projects where big conversation with residents Louise Krafft brakes on its current push units gained. chunks of affordable housing about how to best approach Jim McElhatton for new development and To be clear, we think a can be obtained, such as The housing affordability. Dr. Vivek Sinha more density. lack of affordable housing Bloom project in conjunction Loss of affordable hous- Simply put, the afford- is one of our city’s biggest with Carpenter’s Shelter that’s ing is a conundrum. Run- Jordan Wright able housing deficit is too problems, and we lament yielding 97 units, or the 81- away densification is not the large for six units here and the reality that many peo- unit partnership between Fair- solution. ALEXTIMES LLC Denise Dunbar Managing Partner Weekly Poll

The Ariail family Last Week This Week Take the poll at alextimes.com Suzanne Brock Do you agree with the city's updated affordable housing policy? How are you approaching this holiday season? William Dunbar 34% No, I think the update is too restrictive for developers. A) I'm trying to compensate for COVID-19 with more HOW TO REACH US 28% Yes, but I'd like to see the city push developers even more decorations than usual. 110 S. Pitt St. for affordable housing contributions. B) I'm trying to keep things as normal as possible. Alexandria, VA 22314 26% Yes, affordable housing contributions should be made C) It doesn't seem like the holidays without in-person 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) mandatory for developers if they want more density. religious services. www.alextimes.com 12% I don't know. D) I'm not sure. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 29

Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES ANTHONY C. BLY (73), FORMERLY OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 19, 2020 ROBERT GORMAN (91), FORMERLY OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 13, 2020 REBA HAWN (81), OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 15, 2020 ROBERT MCNAB (87), FORMERLY OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 13, 2020 ROBERT MILLER (72), OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 16, 2020 JOAN MONASTERO (85), FORMERLY OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 15, 2020 RUTH WOODS (96), OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 5, 2020 Solutions from last week last Solutions from

REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE by Hal Moore edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 61. Transmits 117. Moo goo ___ pan 25. GPS guesses 77. Circled-off area? 1. Like tropical weather 62. Not in mint condition 118. Words you use when you're 31. Folktale 78. Droop 6. Confuse 64. Company number? apprehensive? 32. Forensic show until 2015 79. Din 11. Music box? 65. Annoy 121. Extremely insistent 33. Casual pants originally worn 80. Exchange 17. Dubai or Sharjah 66. Group with pitchforks 123. Moved like a hummingbird by soldiers 81. Cash register part 20. Marketing connections 68. Short snooze 124. Bring under control 35. Became ready to pick 82. Fellow fighter 22. Solved, with "together" 70. Young bloke 125. ___ Line (WWII fortification) 38. Tried to avoid getting tagged 83. National econ. figure 23. Removes (oneself) 71. What to do before you reap 126. Eating utensils used in jug 40. Factual 84. Musk of SpaceX 24. Dull time in Canada? 74. Southwestern beast of burden bands 41. Actor Guinness 86. Pursue romantically 26. In medias ___ 76. Steady guy 127. Studio stand 42. Common surface for a laptop, 87. Attempt 27. Words before "long way" or 78. Upside-down "e," phonetically 128. Fresh-mouthed ironically 90. They're better than one, it's said "step further" 80. Acting bug? 43. Martini's partner in vermouth 95. '60s attorney general's 28. Blunder badly 85. Knack for tying chess games? DOWN 44. Comic book artist monogram 29. Touchy-___ 88. Less tame 1. Considered, as a case 45. College wall growth 99. Rum-soaked cake 30. Predicament at basic training? 89. From Ireland, perhaps 2. Earth tone 46. Was in charge of 101. Mother ___ (native language) 34. Bowling feats 91. Like much expensive produce 3. Evolutionary mystery 48. Mario ___ (racing video game) 102. They're attached to pet 36. Jill Biden, ___ Jacobs 92. Elite NFL player 4. Pique 50. Campfire residue collars 37. Round that's downed 93. As you solve this 5. Hang down 52. Ques. response 103. "Cool beans!" 39. Respectful address 94. "Iliad" setting 6. $$$ dispenser 54. Unwrap 104. Second place? 40. Tiny bit 96. "Do the ___!" ("Figure it out!") 7. Devil, in Spanish 55. White Russian ingredient 105. Global legal venue, with "The" 43. Diana who played Emma Peel 97. Tissue layer 8. Drained 58. Guide for grading student 107. Dutch cheese 45. Hip bones 98. Toothpaste amount 9. "___ & Stitch" work 108. Baby ___ ("The Mandalori- 47. Yellowstone grazer 100. Phone alert, slangily 10. Noted celebrity gossip show 60. One of the Gershwin brothers an" nickname) 49. ___ Vision (LensCrafters 102. Charged particle 11. Tax pro 63. Pat gently 109. iPods after Minis competitor) 103. Quarterback nicknamed 12. Sum's opposite 66. Where to take off your boots 110. Poker pot 51. Off base? "Broadway Joe" 13. Hands over, like land 67. Bruins great Bobby 111. Casino calculations 53. Kind of bear in Alaska 106. Beer enjoyed while watching 14. 43,560 square feet 69. Mani's partner 112. Snare 56. Follows the Stanley Cup? 15. Piece of wax on a document, say 71. Antics 113. Sub sandwich 57. Coffee shop order with skim 111. Not this or that, with "the" 16. Pushing boundaries 72. "Take responsiblity!" 115. Oompah instrument milk? 114. Like well-traveled paths 18. Firebird roof option 73. Its hands are near your hand 119. SLC church 59. Plumber's service or 116. Earth is a pale blue one in a 19. Morales of "Ozark" 74. Oktoberfest venue 120. Slippery swimmer remuneration? famous photo 21. One may be Freudian 75. Pizzeria fixture 122. Farrow or Wasikowska 30 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Classifieds SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE the public through: Zoom hyper- ment of Planning & Zoning Road - Episcopal High School DIVORCE- Uncontested, link (below), broadcasted live on Dorms and Wellness Center $395+$86 court cost. WILLS the government channel 70, and Zoning Text Amend- Public Hearing and consideration streaming on the City’s website. $195.00. No court appearance. ment #2020-00007 of a request for a Development Estimated completion time Accessory Dwelling Units Special Use Permit and site plan Planning Commis- (A) Initiation of a Text Amend- to permit the expansion of a twenty-one days. Hilton ALEXANDRIA PLANNING sion Public Hearing: ment; and (B) Public Hearing and private school for the construc- Oliver, Attorney (Facebook). COMMISSION & CITY The Webinar will open at 6:30 consideration of a Text Amend- tion of two dormitories, a health 757-490-0126. Se Habla COUNCIL PM to allow individuals to Espanol. BBB Member. https:// JANUARY 2021 ment to the Zoning Ordinance center and an internal roadway join while the Planning Com- hiltonoliverattorneyva.com. to amend Article II to define ac- connection with surface parking The items described below will be mission hearing will begin at cessory dwellings and to establish (amending DSUP #2018-00019); WANTED TO BUY heard by the Planning Commission approximately 7:00 PM. floor area exclusions for accessory zoned: R-20/Single-Family. dwellings; amend Article VII to Applicant: The Protestant FREON WANTED: We and the City Council on the dates URL: https://zoom.us/webi- permit accessory dwellings and Episcopal High School in pay $$$ for cylinders and and times listed below. NOTICE: nar/register/WN_hKE1Lb- to establish use limitations, bulk, Virginia (EHS), represented by cans. R12 R500 R11 Some of the items listed below may FQQDOesWOYs1i8Kg height, setback, compatibility and Duncan W. Blair, attorney R113 R114.Convenient. be placed on a consent calendar. parking requirements for acces- Certified Professionals. A consent item will be approved Zoom Audio Conference: sory dwellings and amend Article Development Special Use Call 312-313-9671 or visit at the beginning of the meeting Dial in: 301-715-8592 XI to establish a special exception Permit #2020-10019 RefrigerantFinders.com without discussion unless someone asks that it be taken off the consent process for accessory dwellings. Coordinated Sign Program CUSTODY CASE calendar and considered sepa- Webinar ID: 929 0455 9682 Staff: City of Alexandria, De- Special Use Permit #2020-00051 LEGAL NOTICE rately. The Planning Commission Password: 022300 partment of Planning & Zon- Transportation Management Plan reserves the right to recess and ing and Office of Housing Special Use Permit #2020-00052 Please take notice that a continue the public hearing to City Council Public Hearing: 1511 North Quaker Lane, custody case is pending and a future date. For further infor- URL: https://zoom.us/webinar/ Zoning Text Amend- 1707 Osage Street, and 1525 scheduled for adjudication on mation, call the Department of register/WN_SN-RVTIs- ment #2020-00010 Kenwood Avenue – Lind- January 06, 2021 at 10 am Planning & Zoning at 703.746.4666 QdSeF7Y05erFJQ RT Zone Setbacks say Company Campus in the Alexandria Juvenile and or visit alexandriava.gov/dockets. (A) Initiation of a Text Amend- Public Hearing and consideration Domestic Relations Court, Zoom Audio Conference: ment; and (B) Public Hearing and of requests for (A) a Development the assigned case number is ALEXANDRIA PLAN- Dial in: 301-715-8592 consideration of a Text Amend- Special Use Permit and site plan for JJ037521-01-00 and involving NING COMMISSION ment to the Zoning Ordinance to a Volvo automobile sales/service fa- petitioner Thanya Kiara Osorio TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 Webinar ID: 993 4403 9768 amend section 3-1306 to change cility building, a Lexus sales facility Bravo (DOB 03/26/1989) PUBLIC HEARING – 7:00 PM Password: 664124 the rear yard and side yard setback building, a Lexus service facility, with the minor Kendra Garcia requirement in the RT zone. including a Special Use Permit for a Osorio (DOB 06/04/2018) and ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL Public comment will be received Staff: City of Alexandria, Depart- loading space reduction and modi- respondent Thomas Lee Garcia SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 at the meeting. The public may ment of Planning & Zoning fication of the 25’ setback at the line (09/05/1988). Please appear PUBLIC HEARING – 9:30 AM submit comments in advance Special Use Permit #2020-00086 of zone change per Section 7-902 to be heard. to Planning & Zoning staff at 222 East Monroe Avenue and modifications to the Land- [email protected] for Public Hearing and consider- scape Guidelines; (B) a Special Use JOB LISTING Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, the January 5, 2021 the Planning Commission hearing, ation of a request for a Special Permit for a Coordinated Sign Plan; Civil Engineer: Inspect sites, meeting of the Planning Com- to the City Clerk at Gloria.Sitton@ Use Permit with lot modifica- and (C) a Special Use Permit for a ensure conformance to design mission and the January 23, 2021 alexandriava.gov for the City tions for the construction of Transportation Management Plan; spec & safety. Compute load meeting of the City Council are Council hearing, or make public a single-family dwelling on a zoned: CG/Commercial General and grad Req. water flow rates, being held electronically pursuant comments through the conference developed substandard lot; zoned: and CSL/Commercial Service Low. tech advice re/design, const, to Virginia Code Section 2.2- call on the day of either hearing. R-2-5/Single and Two Family. Applicant: Lindsay Motor Car modi structural repairs. 3708.2(A)(3), the Continuity of Applicant: Metro Fine Company, represented by M. MA in Civil Eng. Req. Send Government ordinance adopted by For reasonable disability accom- Properties LLC. Catharine Puskar, attorney CV to Michael & Son Inc. the City Council on June 20, 2020 modation for the Planning Com- 5740 General Washington Dr. or Section 4-0.01(g) in HB29 and mission hearing, contact Jackie Street Name Case #2020-00005 Development Special Use Permit Alexandria VA 22312. HB30, enacted by the 2020 Virgin- Cato at jackie.cato@alexandriava. Change of Street Name #2020-10028 (Block A1) ia General Assembly (Virginia Acts gov or 703.746.3810, Virginia Relay - Swamp Fox Road Development Special Use JOB LISTING of Assembly Ch. 1283 and 1289), to 711. For reasonable disability ac- Public Hearing and consider- Permit #2020-10030 (Block B) commodation for the City Council ation of a request for a Street Encroachment #2020- Interior Designer: Plan, undertake essential business. All of hearing, please call the City Clerk Name Change, from Swamp 00007 (Block B) design, and furnish interiors, the members of the respective pub- and Clerk of Council's Office at Fox Road to Hoffman Drive; Encroachment #2020- coordinate with architects, lic bodies and staff are participat- 703.746.4550 (TTY/TDD 838- zoned: CDD #2/Coordinated 00008 (Block A1) engineers & contractors, ing from remote locations through 5056). We request that you provide Development District #2. Transportation Manage- Drafting (CAD). layout and use Zoom Webinar. These meetings a 48-hour notice so that the proper Applicant: Hoffman Com- ment Plan Special Use Permit of furnish or equip & and color are being held electronically, unless arrangements may be made. pany, represented by Ken- #2020-00089 (Block A1) coordin. a determination is made that it is neth W. Wire, attorney Transportation Manage- B.S in Art + 2 yrs Exp Req. safe enough for the meetings to be Information Item: Discussion ment Plan Special Use Permit Send CV to LLJ Home Services held in person in the City Council of the Draft FY 2022 Long Development Special Use #2020-00090 (Block B) LLC 5730 General Washington Chamber at 301 King Street, Range Planning Interdepart- Permit #2019-00026 2500 Oakville Street, 2412, Dr. Alexandria VA 22312 Alexandria, VA. Electronic access will be provided in either event. mental Work Program 1200 North Quaker Lane 2514, 2610 Richmond High- The meetings can be accessed by Staff: City of Alexandria, Depart- and 4200 West Braddock way, and 420 Swann Avenue WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 24, 2020 | 31 Classifieds OBITUARY Public Hearing and consideration Applicant: Inova Health Care Applicant: Trustees of St. of requests for (A) a Develop- Services, represented by M. Andrews United Method- ment Special Use Permit with Catharine Puskar, attorney ist Church, represented by Anthony Clyde Bly site plan for the construction of a Duncan W. Blair, attorney Bly passed away Dec. 19 The visitation will be held mixed-use multifamily residen- In accordance with Virginia at his home in Clarksville, at Valley Funeral Home in tial building with ground floor State Code Section 15.2-2006, the THE FOLLOWING ITEM retail and above grade parking, following is the second publication WILL BE HEARD BY THE Virginia. Andy was born in Edinburg, Virginia on Dec. including modifications to tree of notice of a request for a Vacation CITY COUNCIL ONLY: Alexandria, Virginia. He is 23 from noon to 1 p.m. fol- canopy coverage requirement to of public right-of-way. The item survived by his wife Linda lowed by a graveside service the landscape guidelines and to described below was previous- Master Plan Amend- Kellams Bly; son Joseph B at Sunset View cemetery in the to the height-to-setback ratio ly advertised on December 17, ment #2020-00008 Bly (Jayden Fern); daughter Woodstock, Virginia at 2 requirement of Section 6-403(A) 2020 in the “Classified Legal Ad” Rezoning #2020-00004 Katherine Bly; brother Gary p.m. A memorial will be held (Block A1); (B) a Development section of the Alexandria Times: Development Special Use Bly; and sister Elizabeth at a later time in his hon- Special Use Permit with site plan Permit #2020-10027 Bly Viar (Dennis), as well as or, in Clarksville, Virginia. for the construction of a mixed- Development Site Plan Transportation Management Plan many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to use multifamily residential build- #2020-00031** Special Use Permit #2020-00076 Andy is preceded in death Averett Baptist Church, Nel- ing with ground floor retail and Subdivision #2020-00007** Vacation #2020-00004 by his parents Madeline L. son, Virginia or the charity above grade parking, including Vacation #2020-00005 1352, 1356, 1360, and 1362 Bly and Clyde B. Bly. Andy of your choice, in the living modifications to the vision clear- 2412, 2514, and 2610 Richmond Madison Street; 711, 715, 719, worked at Fruit Growers and memory of Andy Bly. ance requirement and to the to the Highway, 2500 Oakville Street, and 727 North West Street; 1319, later retired from Amtrak. Online condolences can height-to-setback ratio require- 400 Fannon Street, 400 Calvert 1321, 1323, 1325, 1327, and 1329 Being a vivid fisherman and be left at www.valleyfs.com ment of Section 6-403(A) (Block Avenue, 300, 403, 405, and Wythe Street - Braddock West hunter his entire life, he en- Arrangements by Heish- B); (C) an Encroachment into the 420 Swann Avenue - Oakville Public Hearing and consideration joyed teaching others how to man Funeral Home Inc., Val- public right of way for building Triangle Infrastructure Plan of a request for: (A) Amendments fish and hunt. He was a very ley Funeral Service Branch, canopies (Block B); (D) an En- Public Hearing and consideration to the Braddock Road Metro Sta- kind soul. Edinburg. croachment into the public right of of requests for (A) a Develop- tion Small Area Plan Chapter of the way for building canopies (Block ment Site Plan with Subdivision Master Plan through updates to the A1); (E) a Special Use Permit for for the construction of sitewide Development Site Map, Develop- a Tier 2 Transportation Manage- infrastructure for Oakville ment and Land Use tables in the ment Plan (Block A1); and (F) a Triangle and to subdivide the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Special Use Permit for a Tier 2 parcels for each block; and (B) a Plan Overlay, and the Development Transportation Management Plan Vacation of a portion of Public Framework Map and Land Use and VIRGINIA (Block B); zoned: CDD #24/Coor- Right of Way on Oakville Street; Development tables in the Brad- dinated Development District #24. zoned: CDD #24/Coordinated dock East Master Plan Overlay; (B) REDISTRICTING Applicant: Stonebridge As- Development District #24. amendment to the official zoning sociates Inc., represented by Applicant: Stonebridge As- map to change the zone for the site Duncan W. Blair, attorney sociates Inc., represented by from RB to OCH; (C) a Develop- Duncan W. Blair, attorney ment Special Use Permit and site Development Special Use plan with modifications to con- 2020 VIRGINIA Permit #2020-10031 ** Please note: Development Site struct a 180-unit multifamily build- REDISTRICTING COMMISSION Transportation Management Plan Plan #2020-00031 and Subdivision ing with ground-floor commercial Special Use Permit #2020-00079 #2020-00007 will be heard by the uses, including special use permits Virginia has voted to have a redistricting Encroachment #2020-00006 Planning Commission only and by to increase the floor area ratio to commission and you can be part of it! 2412 and 2514 Richmond Highway the City Council only upon appeal. 3.0 in the OCH zone, the utilization and 2500 Oakville Street - Oakville of Section 7-700 for bonus density If you are interested in becoming a Triangle A2 (Inova Healthplex) THE FOLLOWING ITEM and height for the provision of citizen commissioner go to our website Public Hearing and consideration WILL BE HEARD BY THE affordable housing, for a parking for more information. requests for (A) a Development Spe- PLANNING COMMISSION reduction for residential and com- cial Use Permit with site plan for ONLY AND BY CITY COUN- mercial uses, to allow a restaurant, Accepting applications the construction of a medical care CIL ONLY UPON APPEAL: retail shopping or personal service November 30th through December 28th facility (Healthplex) with accessory establishments on a lot which does valet parking, including Special Use Development Site Plan not include office buildings, pro- Apply Today Permits for a parking reduction and #2020-00010 vided such use supports and serves an illuminated sign higher than Subdivision #2020-00001 office uses in the immediate zoned https://redistricting.dls.virginia.gov/ 35 feet above grade per Section 845 North Howard Street and 1021 area, and a fraternal or private 9-104(B)(10) and modifications to North Gaillard Street - St. An- club; (D) a Special Use Permit for a tree canopy coverage requirement drew’s United Methodist Church Transportation Management Plan and to the height-to-setback ratio Public Hearing and consideration (tier two); and (E) the Vacation requirement of Section 6-403(A); of a request for a Development of two public alleys serving the (B) a Special Use Permit for a Tier 1 Site Plan and a Subdivision with site; zoned RB/Townhouse. Transportation Management Plan; variation to subdivide the prop- Applicant: West Street Acqui- POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL and (C) an Encroachment into the erty into two lots, to demolish the sitions, LLC, represented by APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! public rights of way for building existing facility and construct a Jonathan P. Rak, attorney; City canopies; zoned: CDD #24/Coor- new church with surface park- of Alexandria (portions of the Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email dinated Development District #24. ing; zoned: R-12/Single-Family. Master Plan Amendment only) [email protected]! 32 |DECEMBER 24, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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