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Police make arrest Authorities charged Lin- veillance footage of a tat- days after Lenny wood Johnson, 49, of Oxon It’s like tooed man using Harris’ Harris’ body was found Hill, Md., with first-degree debit card at an ATM in at bottom of well murder Tuesday. Johnson, torture. the hours after his disap- who police say knew Har- pearance and eventually his By Derrick Perkins ris, confessed. More arrests - Mayor Bill Euille abandoned car. But the case may be coming. Police also went quiet until an anony- Just days after recover- recovered the gun they be- leaving a city recreation cen- mous tipster pointed Mary- ing slain community ac- lieve was used to shoot and ter. Police recovered his cel- land authorities to a well tivist Lenny Harris’ body kill Harris. lular phone on the Woodrow located on vacant property from a 20-foot well, Prince Harris, a prominent ad- Wilson Bridge shortly after on Old Fort Road in Fort File photo George’s County police ar- vocate for Alexandria’s poor the Del Ray resident’s fam- Washington on January 26. Lenny Harris organized the One Love rested a man in connection and minority residents, van- ily reported him missing. Authorities confirmed Festival, founded Operation H.O.P.E. ished September 21 after with the murder. Authorities obtained sur- SEE Killing | 6 and was a civically engaged leader of the black community in Alexandria. Remembering slavery in a city built on bondage From a slave-trading er James Jackson, said Lance port to a harbor Mallamo, Office of Historic for freed blacks, Alexandria director. Alexandria grapples “I would dare say we’re with commemorating not shying away from this its past at all,” he said. “I think that there have been times in By Derrick Perkins the past when [the feeling was] this is not a side of the As Alexandria continues city’s history we’re proud to explore and tout its rich of at all and maybe there Civil War history during the were attempts to downplay sesquicentennial, historians that [history]. We think it’s say the role of free blacks, a very important part of the slaves and slavery won’t be city’s history and continues forgotten. to be.” The Port City remains As Mallamo noted, the well known as home to two city hasn’t had the best of the war’s early martyrs, reputation for remember- but Alexandria’s infamy as ing its role in slavery and a center of interstate slave black history. Freedmen’s trade and later as Cemetery, the a destination for burial ground freed or escaped for black sol- slaves will share diers and “con- File Photo the limelight trabands,” a des- The statue of the Edmonson sisters pays homage to Alexandria’s slave-trading his- with Union Col. ignation given tory. Historians say they won’t play down the city’s infamous past during sesquicen- Elmer Ellsworth tennial events. and tavern own- SEE Slavery | 9

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Alfred St. the store’s parking lot January 24. home and stole a Nintendo Wii knew Alexandria police say the woman the victim. Thefts was about to get into her vehicle at The victim reported the burglary at 8:14 p.m. when the suspect, described 8:09 p.m. January 24. Police believe as a young Hispanic male about 5-foot- the suspect broke into the residence 14 5, grabbed her. He demanded “every- earlier in the day. There were no signs thing” she had, authorities said. of forced entry, and officials remain Drug Crimes Instead, the customer quickly unsure of how the suspect entered the stabbed the suspect in the hand with home, said Ashley Hildebrandt, police her keys. The move gave her time to spokeswoman. 14 get into the vehicle and drive away, Officers later learned the suspect, said Ashley Hildebrandt, police de- described as an “acquaintance” of the partment spokeswoman. victim, tried to sell the Wii at a nearby Authorities do not know if the sus- store. Authorities have not recovered Assaults pect suffered any injuries. He remains the stolen video game console or made at large, Hildebrandt said. any arrests.

Nothing else was taken in the heist, 12 Juvenile vandals damage Hildebrandt said. Vehicle school bus Family feud leaves one thefts Throwing a rock, three juveniles spitting mad shattered a window of a passing public 1 An afternoon family dispute ended school bus about 4 p.m. January 25, lo- in an assault, say Alexandria police, cal authorities said. though charges have not been filed Assault with a The bus, which serves an unspeci- against the assailant. Deadly weapon fied city middle school, was nearing The victim told authorities a rela- the intersection of Jordan Street and tive walked up to her at 12:26 p.m. Seminary Road when the three minors 1 January 25, spat in her face and then struck, according to police reports. The rubbed the saliva in with an open hand. rock broke one of the side windows. He later fled the scene, the 900 block Breaking & All three are described as between of N. Alfred St., on foot. 12 and 13 years of age, according to Enterings The victim did not suffer injuries, the bus driver, who spotted the trio. said Ashley Hildbrandt, police spokes- Police did not estimate the cost of Robberies 4 woman. Authorities do not know what damages to the vehicle. sparked the fight. - Derrick Perkins 3 Source: crimereports.com *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department is not required to supply the public at-large with detailed information on criminal cases.

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Amendments always years, Moritz said. If they Donley said. “As you can see Citizens for an Alternative those efforts by raising mon- an option for shoreline were to tweak the plan, it with this community plan, Alexandria Waterfront Plan, ey for legal fees, Macdonald blueprint would probably be because this was longer than typical. said the group’s relationship said. someone pitched a good idea It’s not something that’s just with City Hall had deterio- But residents, no mat- By Derrick perkins not already discussed in the initiated in a [hasty] manner.” rated beyond that point. ter their feelings toward the document. City officials spent more “I don’t see why lobbying plan, will have a say in how The city council may have “Generally, once they than two years working with members of the city coun- the waterfront undergoes re- approved the contentious wa- adopt a plan they stick to residents, business own- cil has any relevance at all,” development. Most projects terfront plan, but that doesn’t it, but sometimes they will, ers and civic organizations he said. “As far as I’m con- will require a public permit- mean Alexandria’s elected over the course of a plan’s to craft the waterfront plan. cerned, this is an adversarial ting process or approval from officials can’t tweak the blue- life, find that there is specific The blueprint, which paves relationship. They’ve decided the board of architectural re- print in the coming months, plan language that prevents the way for redevelopment it’s their way or the highway.” view, another committee of years or even decades. something that could [ben- along the Potomac shoreline An offshoot of CAAWP residents. “The power — including the comprised of residents liv- Officials also hope to cre- that [city coun- possibility of two ing along the waterfront is ate an advisory group com- cil] had last Sat- boutique hotels taking the lead in challeng- posed of stakeholders to over- urday, they still — elicited heated ing the plan on legal grounds. see redevelopment. have it,” said criticism by some CAAWP plans to support Karl Moritz, Al- residents. exandria’s deputy City Council- planning director. man Frank Fan- “[That author- non, who cast SEE Warehouses | 7 ity] doesn’t ever one of two votes go away. That’s against the pro- part of the job the posal, said the council has: They plan has too many get to decide to unanswered ques- approve plans tions, particularly and … if they no in regard to traf- longer approve fic congestion, what is within limited parking a plan they can and flood mitiga- change it.” tion. As the city City officials studies those is- could amend the sues further, he small area plan believes oppor- of their own vo- tunities to re-ex- lition or tweak it amine some areas based on a spe- of the plan will cial use permit emerge. request, accord- “We’re going ing to Moritz. to really have File photo Once a proposal to take a look at Alexandria’s elected officials retain the option of amending the what the results is drawn up, it’s recently passed waterfront plan. made available of these studies for public review. [are] and we have Then the amendment would efit] the plan, something that to react to the findings of the go to the planning commission is in keeping with the plan,” studies before we really move for approval before city coun- Moritz said. forward on approving any de- cil would take up the proposed And that’s about the only velopment down there,” Fan- change. scenario Vice Mayor Kerry non said. “This was the start Large, controversial Donley can see forcing Al- of the waterfront redevelop- changes likely would require exandria’s elected officials to ment, and as we move for- more public outreach, per- take another look at the wa- ward there will be a lot more haps several informational terfront plan. The hypotheti- in-depth studies and more meetings and an extended pe- cal situation probably would discussions.” riod of time for residents to arise during the special use Asked if waterfront plan comment. permit process, he said. opponents had interest in lob- Still, amending previously “Usually when you pro- bying city council members approved plans isn’t some- mulgate any kind of change in favor of changing some thing city council members to small area plan there is a aspects of the plan, Andrew have done lightly in recent long community process,” Macdonald, co-founder of 6 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES City loses outspoken activist

Killing FROM | 1 He also organized the an- grasp hold of — all of the nual One Love Festival. positive things that he stood Motivational speaker and for in our community… He the body was the remains of former boxer Tony Suggs believed in bringing, and 53-year-old Harris on Sun- remembered Harris fondly. keeping, people together.” day. County police believe After getting clean more The Harris family will the motive was robbery. than two decades ago, the receive guests at the Great- Harris likely was shot and former boxing champion er Mount Calvary Holy dumped soon after disap- turned to Harris for ways to Church at 610 Rhode Island pearing, officials Ave. NE in Wash- told reporters. Even though ington beginning News of Har- at 10 a.m. Monday. ris’ murder rocked Lenny’s physical A funeral service Alexandria, where body may be is scheduled for 11 many held out hope a.m. the well-known gone, his spirit still lives and City officials have resident and activ- that’s what everybody in our yet to determine if ist would turn up and how they will unharmed. Mayor community has got to look at mark Harris’ death, Bill Euille was and grasp hold of — all of the but the mayor indi- “shocked” and cated the longtime “stunned” when po- positive things that he stood activist would be lice identified the for in our community. “remembered and body as Harris’. memorialized in a “I certainly - Tony Suggs proper way sooner wouldn’t wish this rather than later.” outcome on anyone, give back to the community. Until then, this is a friend or foe,” he said. “It’s Harris took him under chance for residents to almost like torture.” his wing, Suggs recalled. celebrate Harris’ life and Harris grew up in Alex- “I’m forever grateful for achievements, he told re- andria and most recently Lenny, that God put him in porters outside City Hall on championed the cause of my life,” Suggs said. “Even Monday afternoon. public housing residents though Lenny’s physical “He’ll be missed,” Euille near Chatham Square, still body may be gone, his spirit said. “There likely will nev- known locally as The Berg, still lives and that’s what er be another Lenny Har- a once predominantly black everybody in our commu- ris.” neighborhood in Old Town. nity has got to look at and

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Photo/Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Speaking in tongues: Mayor Bill Euille and Jay Palermino of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce were on hand to wel- come Language Stars to its new digs at 318 Montgomery St. on January 25. The foreign language school for children, which has locations across the Washington and Chicago metropoli- tan areas, offers classes in Spanish, French, German and Mandarin from infancy to age 10. The center formerly offered classes in a temporary location on First Street. ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 9 Officials hope to tackle slavery’s history head-on

Slavery FROM | 1 are not seen as complete hu- man beings who would be so credited.” freed slaves, became home It’s not an issue lim- to a gas station and then an ited to south of the Mason office building. Eventually, Dixon line. New Yorkers the city bought the site and were surprised to find a razed the structures. Plans burial ground for as many for a memorial to those in- as 18,000 colonial-era terred there are in the works. slaves in lower Manhattan More recently, the city in the early 1990s. Blakely council recognized the his- worked on the subsequent torical importance of ne- excavation. glected gravesites near Fort “From the discovery of Ward Park, remnants of a that site, it became clearer prominent black community to historians that at the time settled after the Civil War. of the American Revolu- Now officials want to tion that 20 percent of New tackle the role of slaves in York’s population was en- city history head-on during slaved, but we’ve been led the sesquicentennial. Louis to think that slavery was Hicks, director of the Alex- simply an institution of andria Black History Mu- the South,” he said. “[The seum, hosted a public meet- discovery] has forced that ing with professor Michael story into public discus- Blakey of The College of sion and that’s been a good William and Mary in Janu- thing.” ary to give residents a say Blakey’s project is a in commemorating slavery joint effort between the in Virginia, particularly in General Assembly, William File Photo light of next year’s anniver- and Mary and historians TheJMB_5.5x4.5_4C gravetsone above 1/18/12 is one of several11:48 inAM Fort Page Ward 1 Park neglected for decades. They are the remnants sary of the Emancipation across the commonwealth of a community settled by former slaves following the Civil War. Proclamation. to craft memorial and com- Blakey, who is spear- memoration events captur- heading the “Remember- ing the slave experience and ing Slavery, Resistance and their unsung contributions. The familiar faces Freedom” project, hopes to Blakey also sees the procla- of business banking add humanity to a popula- mation’s anniversary as an tion he argues history has opportunity to have an hon- in Alexandria objectified. It’s not that est discussion about slavery. textbooks ignore the institu- “We hope we’ll find A good banking relationship tion of slavery, he said, but … that we can, as blacks, starts with an extraordinary team. slaves’ contributions to so- whites, Latinos and others, ciety, their desire to escape talk about the truth.” Blakey John Marshall Bank and you. bondage and their efforts said. to resist subjugation have In Alexandria, Hicks’ Call our Alexandria office today. faded. museum will offer lectures We welcome the opportunity Municipal buildings, dat- and exhibits focusing on to discuss the financial needs ing to the antebellum or co- the black experience during of your business. lonial periods, are a perfect the Civil War. City histori- example of objectification, ans will roll out a program he said. Many owe their — tentatively scheduled existence to slave labor, for 2014 — focusing on the but the slaves didn’t — and lives and voices of Alexan- Erik Dorn, Ted Johnson and Pam DeCandio don’t — get credit for the drians during the war years, work. slaves included, said Mal- “Building machinery and lamo. domesticated animals don’t “It’s a very complicated 429 N. St. Asaph Street deserve credit, we think, for issue and we’re going to do Alexandria, VA 22314 what they produce and it is our best to interpret it so in that sense that slaves are that people can make their Member perhaps objectified by that own judgments,” he said. JohnMarshallBank.com • 703-894-3157 term,” Blakey said. “They 10 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES PET MATTERS Titan and Sox: proof that love exists My dogs, Titan and Sox, I was afraid because I knew love with a bloodhound. Today, seeing them togeth- is all it takes for them to as- have an amazing relation- him to be kind of a pansy. Sox was overwhelmed er sometimes takes my breath sert their position. ship. Their love story began It turns out Titan, while a by all of the attention. At six away. I oftentimes find them Titan adores Sox despite less than four years ago, and bit of a chicken, also is quite months and 36 pounds, she cuddling and even spooning. her tomboyish strut, chunky watching them interact makes the lady’s man. He spotted was all ears and the softest, Sox is always the big spoon jowls and loud snoring. He even the most Sox on the ap- prettiest fur I had ever seen. because she outgrew Titan doesn’t judge her when she cold-hearted and proach and made a Her long, beautiful tail waved somewhere along the way. acts out in public or licks her- jaded of humans beeline for her. Ti- freely, its tip dipped white. They play fair, taking turns self inappropriately. And Sox believe in uncondi- tan was in love. She had many suitors, but ul- mounting, chasing and pin- loves Titan despite his prissy tional admiration. Still, I did my timately Titan and I took her ning each other down. They prance, tiny effeminate paws The scene wasn’t best to introduce home. soothe each other when they and complete and utter neu- out of a Hollywood Titan to as many To tell you I had never are afraid, keep each other rosis. She’s even patient with movie; there was dogs as I could. seen Titan so happy doesn’t healthy with loving grooming him on walks as he tries to no Tiffany & Co. Think speed dating do their first day together jus- and nibbling sessions, and mark everything in sight. and no grabbing on a leash. I talked tice. Delight, euphoria, bliss most incredibly, respect each I’ve always believed in for the same pair him through each and even adoration are words others’ boundaries. “the one” and have no doubt of cashmere gloves By Isabel Alvarez encounter. “What I would use to describe what It didn’t happen over- Titan and Sox have found at Bloomies. Pic- a pretty black lab he felt. Sox was confused but night, but Titan and Sox have their soul mate. To think it all ture a strip mall in Fairfax, mix. You guys would play jovial. She had wandered the allowed each other control of started in a simple strip mall. and several deserving dogs in all day!” I didn’t really care Virginia countryside for the certain aspects of their life need of a best friend. whom we adopted so long as first six months of her life and together. Sox is in charge Alexandria resident Isabel I was nervous. I already Titan was happy. all of a sudden found herself of toys and Titan isn’t to Alvarez owns The Wag Pack, owned Titan, a very submis- He wasn’t having it. He in an entirely new environ- play with them without her a professional pet services sive puppy. I was afraid he wasn’t interested in the black ment. She had to learn to in- permission. Titan owns the company. The National As- would be rejected or, worse, lab mix or any other dog. It teract with humans, play nice couch and invites Sox onto it sociation of Professional Pet beaten up. I imagine I felt like had been love at first sight. He with her new buddy and navi- most of the time. Their food Sitters recently named the a parent taking a kid to school had to have Sox and kept pull- gate staircases in a home she and treats are sacred and nei- Wag Pack its business of the for the first time. I hoped he ing me toward her until I gave could not use as her toilet. It ther dares take edibles away year. would have a good time and her the chance she deserved. was a lot for her to take in, from the other. They never be accepted by his peers, but Before I knew it, I too was in but she adjusted soon enough. fight or growl; a simple look

Robert David Dreifus, 75, Obituaries of Palm Beach Gardens, JOSEPHINE P. BARNES, of ELIZA F. EDDY (98), of MARGARET A. MOBLEY, of Florida, died January 9, Alexandria, January 27, 2012 Alexandria, January 28, 2012 Alexandria, January 20, 2012 2012. He was born in Chi- BLANCHE C. FALTZ (92), COL. WILFORD L. ROGERS cago, Illinois on December ALBERT G. BROWN (80), of of Alexandria, January 28, 2012 Alexandria, January 28, 2012 (88), of Alexandria, January 22, 4, 1936. Robert was the son 2012 of Carl and Mae Dreifus. MAJ. GEN. WALTER N. LON- DANIEL B. CHAPLA, Robert was a graduate of of GANECKER JR., formerly of KEN C. RUST, of Alexandria, Staunton Military Academy Alexandria, January 23, 2012 Alexandria, January 28, 2012 January 23, 2012 and attended George Wash- ington University. Robert ROBERT G. CLEM (72), of ROY J. MENEFEE, of SARAH C. STRIETER, of was the owner of “Mr. D’s” Alexandria, January 29, 2012 Alexandria, January 28, 2012 Alexandria, January 25, 2012 restaurant in Alexandria Virginia and was active in Robert is survived by his real estate in Baltimore and nephew Stuart Dreifus and in Alexandria. He was a his niece Amy Dreifus Cof- juvenile probation officer fee. A burial service was for the State of Maryland held on February 1, 2012, at where his extraordinary 1:00 at the Home of Peace personality and abilities Cemetery, at the intersec- touched many young lives. tion of Franklin and Payne Robert spent his life car- Streets, Alexandria, Virgin- ing for others and giving ia. Services were entrusted of himself in everything he to Edward Sagels Funeral did. He was loved by many Direction, Rockville Mary- and was a true and loyal land, www.edwardsagelfu- friend to everyone he knew. neraldirection.com

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Celeb ears! rating 25 Y www.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org • 703.836.1021 12 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Sports Roundball roundup After slump, T.C. on the rise The T.C. Williams Titans eked out a 50-49 victory against West Springfield on Maroon upset Bulldogs Monday night, building on a win against Lee last weekend. The road win marks the second con- secutive victory against a Patriot District rival for the in regional rivalry Titans and bumps their overall record to 10-7. Both teams have struggled against T.C., losing matchups against the Titans earlier this season. With just a .500 record in the Patriot District a week ago after struggling throughout the season, the Titans have moved to 7-5 in conference action. They have two conference matchups left in the season: a home game against Lake Braddock on Tuesday and a showdown with Annandale on February 10. The last time Lake Braddock and T.C. squared off, the Burke squad dealt the Titans a 60-54 loss. Annan- dale proved less formidable during their January 17 matchup, falling 64-39 to T.C. Saints can’t keep Bulldogs at bay Though the St. Stephen’s and St. Ag- nes Saints went nearly point for point with St. Albans early in their Tuesday matchup, the Bulldogs pulled away for a Photo/Derrick Perkins 65-46 win. Junior guard Doug Chappell struggles for space to make a shot during Tuesday’s 76-68 win against Bullis. Matt Sniezek led the Bulldogs with 21 points, which was a season high for the sophomore guard. And St. Al- Two of area’s top teams But a 3-pointer from 6-foot- late in the game, set the tempo bans never scored less than 10 points a quarter en route square off in stirring 6 Bulldogs senior Nigel Pruitt and play defense.” to securing a 7-12 record with three matchups left in the matchup milliseconds before the buzzer And as the defense stiffened, regular season. should have served as a warn- McCann and Chappell stepped Senior Justin Goldsborough came up big again for By Derrick Perkins ing shot. When the two squads up to make the baskets Episco- the luckless 4-12 Saints, leading his teammates with 14 jogged onto the court for the pal sorely lacked early in the points. Sophomore Dominic Steward hit two field goals Bullis effectively shut down final 16 minutes of play, Bullis second half. The turning point and a pair of 3-pointers to rack up 10 points in the loss. Episcopal’s courtside luminar- came out firing. came minutes into the fourth: The defeat comes on the heels of a Saints nonconfer- ies Kethan Savage and Arnaud Led by junior point guard Adala Moto hit a layup while si- ence victory against Haverford on Saturday. In district Adala Moto, but they couldn’t Anthony Thompson and his multaneously drawing the foul play, the Saints have gone 0-7. They welcome backyard keep rising stars Doug Chap- impeccable ability to shoot a and, seconds later, assisted a rival Episcopal on Friday before hitting the road to take 3-pointer from anywhere on the McCann 3-pointer to give Epis- pell and Brennan McCann from on Bullis next week. stealing the show Tuesday. court, the Bulldogs roared back copal a nine-point advantage “Bullis did a very nice job of into a game seemingly well out against Bullis. playing a zone or jump defense of reach a quarter before. Then came Chappell’s turn, Cadets rally to finish off Cardinals heavily focused on [Savage],” “When they were down they hitting the net for two after a A bitter loss to St. John’s on Tuesday said coach Jim Fitzpatrick after brought a lot of energy,” said Bullis turnover, earning the extended Bishop Ireton’s losing streak to the win. “We’re going to spread Savage, who was limited to 11 Maroon a bit of a respite with five games heading into the final stretch the floor, move the ball, but if points in the victory. “They had a double-digit lead. Pondering of the regular season. guys are open on the perimeter, nothing to lose — they caught the game afterward, the junior The Cardinals led the Cadets through we’re going to them. When us off guard.” guard didn’t consider the Bull- the first half, heading into the locker [Savage and Adala Moto] were After starting with an unan- dog’s resurgent third quarter room with a 15-11 advantage. Though they stayed nar- stopped, finding the open man swered nine-point run to narrow much of a surprise, nor did he rowly ahead of St. John’s in the third quarter, a monster was pivotal.” the score 41-34, Bullis hung the Maroon’s response. 32-point effort by the Cadets in the final eight minutes More often than not, the tough and steadily climbed “We sort of just slowed secured the 55-43 win. open man was Chappell, Mc- back into contention. They down on defense, our momen- The loss ends a disappointing road trip for Ireton’s Cann or any one of a slew of enjoyed the lead once — and tum dropped. We thought we varsity squad, who have gone 1-6 since their last home players who have been over- briefly — before the Maroon’s had the game won by the first game. After a better-than-expected start to the season, shadowed by the success of the defense solidified in the face of half,” Chappell said. “Often the Cardinals are 10-11 overall and 2-9 in conference two seniors. By halftime, the their onslaught. times, third quarters are kind of action. No. 10 Maroon enjoyed a 41- “We needed to bring the slow [for us]. I know we’re go- Ireton will face Good Counsel in Alexandria on Fri- 25 lead over No. 5 Bullis that tempo back up,” said McCann, ing to pick it up in the fourth.” day in their first home court matchup since January 10. included an uninterrupted six- a 5-foot-10 junior guard. “My They hit the road again Saturday to take on No. 2-ranked point run in the first quarter. job, I just needed to hit shots SEE Maroon | 13 Gonzaga. ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 13

Maroon deserved the credit. sports shorts “Fortunately, we’re deep on the bench,” he said. “We Crew FROM | 12 had some great players come off the bench for us.” T.C. to host rowers for MidAtlantic Erg Springs Though Bullis would cut The Maroon take their More than 1,500 athletes “By the end of the day, ters rowers are invited to Episcopal’s lead back down 15-2 record (6-1 in the In- to just a handful of points, terstate Athletic Confer- are expected to descend on they’ll have rowed over 2,640 compete in more than 100 from that moment on it was ence), down the street to St. T.C. Williams for one of the miles,” said Jeff Byron, event events, which also are avail- an all-but-inevitable slide Stephen’s and St. Agnes on world’s largest indoor rowing director. “That’s the equiva- able to lightweight rowers, to a 76-68 Maroon victory, Friday before wrapping up events this weekend. lent of rowing from Alexan- coxswains and family teams their third against the Bull- the regular season against The Gerry Bertier Gymna- dria to Los Angeles. It’s also as well as adaptive rowers. dogs this season. Savage, Georgetown Prep and St. sium will serve as the site of one of the reasons why the Top finishers earn a spot who played a complete 32 Albans. the MidAtlantic Erg Springs, MidAtlantic Erg Sprints has in the World Indoor Rowing minutes, knew exactly who in its 27th iteration this year. become one of the pre-emi- Championship tournament in The daylong event Saturday nent indoor rowing competi- Boston later this month. The is expected to pit competitors tions in the country and the action will begin at 8 a.m. Accepting Applications for Grades 6-12 against each other on more world.” than 150 rowing machines. Junior, college and mas-

Girls Basketball Spartans skewer Lady Titans again Unparalleled West Springfield beat T.C. to happen during the regu- West Springfield. The loss in- Williams 40-37 on Monday lar season, though the Titans terrupts T.C.’s four-game win academics night, extending their mul- might have another shot at the streak against Patriot District tiyear win streak against the Spartans in the postseason. rivals. and a lasting spiritual foundation. Lady Titans to eight consecu- The Titans have not won As the regular season tive matchups. a game against the Spartans winds down, the Titans are Coach Kesha Walton had since the 2008-09 season. 13-6 overall and 9-2 against drawn a target on the Spartans Despite a heroic fourth- conference teams. They face before the season began, mak- quarter effort — the Spartans another Patriot District squad, Financial Aid Available • AM Bus Service from Northern Virginia ing beating West Springfield outscored the Titans in the South County, on the road to- Winter Open House: Sunday, February 12, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. one of the team’s top priorities previous 24 minutes of play night. Benedictine Catholic School for Young Men, Grades 6-12 • Brookland/CUA Metro for the year. That’s not going — T.C. couldn’t catch up with 202-269-2379 • www.saintanselms.org • [email protected]

Football Gowin announces retirement from EHS Episcopal’s longtime foot- [Gowin] for his devoted ser- ball coach and boys athletic vice to EHS,” said Headmas- director, Mark Gowin, an- ter Rob Hershey. “He and his nounced plans to retire at the teams have embodied the ide- end of this school year in late al blend of competitive spirit January. and sportsmanship.” Gowin, who joined the When he wasn’t on the boarding school’s staff in field, Gowin was in the 1988, has coached the foot- classroom or working as the ball team to four Interstate school’s dean of students. Athletic Conference champi- He came to Episcopal from onships and three undefeated Gonzaga, where he spent 10 seasons. Coaching baseball years as the Washington pri- in the spring, Gowin also led vate school’s athletics direc- Episcopal’s boys of summer tor and football coach. He’ll to one IAC title. officially hang up the whistle “I speak for two decades in June. of student athletes and pro- fessional colleagues when I - Derrick Perkins express my appreciation to 14 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Calendar of SCENE AROUND TOWN Events To have your event considered for our calendar listings, please email [email protected]. You can also post your event directly to our online calendar by visiting www.alextimes.com.

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SOHO PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The Art League will feature a special ex- hibit of photographs taken by this year’s SOHO (space of her own) class. After a basic photography workshop with Art League instructor Allison Duvall, each girl was given a point-and-shoot cam- era, a roll of black-and-white film and tasked with taking photos of the people, places and things most significant to them. The images taken were used as a catalyst to write stories about their lives. The exhibit is free. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (until 9 p.m. Thursday) and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Location: The Art League, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-683-1780 or www. theartleague.org Now to February 12

ROCK YOUR PARK The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers free community open play days and nights at Ben Brenman Park’s synthetic turf field. Families, friends and neighbors of all ages can visit the field to play soccer, lacrosse, touch football, rugby and toss a Frisbee. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs- day; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Location: Ben Brenman Park Field, Photo/David Sachs 4800 Brenman Park Drive Information: Contact Mac Slover David Kosak hangs up “Fun and Games,” a mixed-media piece by artist Yvette Schultz at Del Ray Artisans’ Mount Vernon Avenue gallery. at 703-746-5402 or mac.slover@ alexandriava.gov February 2 BIRTHNIGHT BALL DANCE CLASS In preparation for the Birthnight Ball on February 18, learn 18th-century English country dancing Let the games begin from expert dance instructors. The class costs $12. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- seum, 134 N. Royal St. Love, By David Sachs The Games We Play, tackle the her pastel entry. Information: 703-746-4242 theme literally and metaphori- The meanings of each piece February 3 Politics and What’s the difference be- cally. A photograph of the Mc- vary by artist — and viewer — tween poker and politics? Some Donald’s Monopoly game hangs said Linda Elliff, co-curator at INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY Scrabble: would argue nothing — they’re alongside a framed drawing of Del Ray Artisans. And the sub- PLAYGROUP Children learn valu- both games, contests of will and pills representing the solution to ject matters vary even more. able social skills and improve their skill that crown a winner and developmental skills through play. The Games puzzling mind games, like atten- Elliff and co-curator Barbara Parents and caregivers will join their bury a loser. Some would argue tion deficit disorder and insom- Boehm wanted to have an inter- child in stimulating activities that re- everything in life is deducible nia. pretive exhibit that challenged inforce physical, cognitive and social We Play to a game. Hasbro, the toy com- development. The playgroup is free. “It’s not about the games that artists but was also entertaining, Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon opens at Del pany behind The Game of Life, pills play with your mind, it’s and few things are inherently Location: Cora Kelly Recreation certainly would. about beating the games in your more fun than games. Center, 25 W. Reed Ave. Artists hanging their work at head,” said artist Bonnie Fergu- “The artists are telling us Information: Contact Deatrice Wil- Ray Artisans liams at 703-746-3430 or deatrice. Del Ray Artisans’ newest exhib- son Butler about “Head Games,” [email protected] it, Love, Politics, and Scrabble: SEE Games | 16 ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 15

OPENING RECEPTION — Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Peeps diorama illustrating Ellsworth’s Durham at 703-746-5493 or laura. sion for Women invite everyone to a LOVE, POLITICS AND Location: Alleyne AME Zion Church, death; a TimeTravelers Passport ex- [email protected] benefit performance of “Josephine SCRABBLE Area artists were chal- 1419 King St. hibit featuring the Civil War drummer Tonight,” a musical biography of lenged to interpret games people play: Information: Contact Nechelle boy; a diorama of a heating system February 9 showbiz legend Josephine Baker. The sports, electronic games, mind games Terrell at 703-746-4933 or nechelle. constructed in Alexandria to warm event, which includes a pre-perfor- or board games. Come see how these [email protected] Civil War hospital tents during the OPENING RECEPTION — OUR mance reception and a live auction creative people constructed their winter of 1861; a cocked-and-loaded ALEXANDRIA: AFRICAN- at intermission, will help raise aware- ideas in 2D and 3D. There also will be IWO JIMA EXPOSITION Curators Wickham musket discarded in a privy AMERICAN DOLLHOUSES ness of and funding for the Alexandria a fine art and craft marketplace. The Neil Abelsma and Al Houde will display during the 1860s; and an exhibit on Take in the memories of the historic Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy. show runs to February 26. items from Iwo Jima. The event is free. the Lee Street site during the Civil Parker-Gray neighborhood with this Tickets for the performance are $75, Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. War. The event is free. free exhibition of miniature dollhouses of which $40 is tax deductible. Location: Del Ray Artisans gallery, Location: National Museum of the Time: 1 to 5 p.m. by Sharon J. Frazier and Linwood M. Time: 6:30 p.m. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Location: Alexandria Archaeology Smith. This local showcase features Location: Metro Stage, 1201 N. Information: 703-838-4827 or Highway Museum, 105 N. Union St. more than a dozen buildings and Royal St. www.thedelrayartisans.org Information: 703-784-6116 or Information: 703-746-4399 rooms in 1:12 scale, including build- Information: Contact Mary www.usmcmuseum.org ings and rooms inspired by places in Catherine Gibbs at 703-746-3123 or STEEP CANYON RANGERS DUO HARP RECITAL Melissa Alexandria. Guests also will have the [email protected] The group from North Carolina WONDERS OF SCIENCE The Dvorak and Michelle Lundy, harpists, opportunity to meet Frazier and Smith. performs American bluegrass music. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Mu- will perform a free duo harp concert, Time: 6 to 8 p.m. SECOND THURSDAY MUSIC Steep Canyon Rangers paired with seum will host special tours and dem- featuring music from “Carmen,” Bach Location: Alexandria Black History Kevin Dudley was born in Dallas and comedian Steve Martin for the album, onstrations exploring 18th-century and Granados. This is a great alterna- Museum, 902 Wythe St. lives in Virginia. He plays guitar, sings “Rare Alert Bird.” The combo also won natural and medical science. Discover tive plan to Super Bowl celebrations. Information: 703-746-4356 about love, death, diners and every- the Entertainers of the Year Award curious objects — from poison bottles Time: 3 p.m. thing in between. Tickets are $10. at the International Bluegrass Music to dragon’s blood — and find out how Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. SECOND THURSDAY ART Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Association. Tickets are $25. they were used, and if they worked. Washington St. NIGHT: MADE WITH LOVE Fall Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Time: 7:30 p.m. Tours are recommended for third- Information: 703-838-4994 in love with a unique work of art while Prince St. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 graders and older. Tickets are $6. browsing open studios and galleries. Information: 703-548-0035 or Mount Vernon Ave. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. February 6 Visit the reception for Love Notes in www.nvfaa.org Information: 703-549-7500 or Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Site 2 and 3 Galleries to find inspira- www.birchmere.com Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. PARTNERS IN ART GROUP tion to craft a valentine at the do-it- BIRTHNIGHT BALL DANCE Fairfax St. Looking for a chance to get together yourself station. And memorialize the CLASS In preparation for the February 4 Information: 703-746-3852 or with creative people to discuss art night in the kissing photo booth. The Birthnight Ball on February 18, learn alexandriava.gov/apothecary and exchange ideas? Join a meeting event is free. 18th-century English country dancing OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET of Del Ray Artisans’ cooperatively led Time: 6 to 9 p.m. from expert dance instructors. The The market includes local dairy, fish, FIRST SATURDAY LECTURE: Partners in Art group. Guests may find Location: Torpedo Factory Art Cen- class costs $12. fruits and vegetables. There is free ‘TAKE A WALK THROUGH the group engaged in a creativity exer- ter, 105 N. Union St. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. parking in the garage during market TIME’ Take a walk up King Street cise, enjoying a short demonstration Information: 703-838-4565 or Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Mu- hours. through photos from the past century or in a lively art-related discussion. www.torpedofactory.org seum, 134 N. Royal St. Time: 5:30 a.m. with special collections photo librar- Free and open to the public. Information: 703-746-4242 Location: Market Square, 301 King St. ian Julie Downie. She will focus on Time: 2 to 4 p.m. BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF Information: 703-746-3200 buildings with an interesting story to Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 ‘JOSEPHINE TONIGHT’ The tell. The lecture is free. Mount Vernon Ave. Friends of the Alexandria Commis- SEE Calendar | 18 OLD TOWN BOUTIQUE DIS- Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Information: Contact Millie Mateu TRICT WAREHOUSE SALE The Location: Alexandria Library, 717 at globaleducationsolutions@gmail. seventh annual Old Town Boutique Queen St. com or Katherine Rand at katherine@ District Warehouse Sale will feature Information: 703-746-1706 katherinerand.com The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents high-end boutique merchandise — clothing, shoes, jewelry and home ‘THE MOUSE OF AMHERST’ THE YARDBIRDS The English rock furnishings — for as much as 80 Jane Franklin Dance will present “The band is known for graduating three of The 25th Annual Putnam County percent off retail prices. Mouse of Amherst.” This original work rock’s most famous guitarists: Jimmy Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children, adapted from the book Page, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. The Spelling Bee Jan 14 - Feb 4 Location: George Washington Ma- by Elizabeth Spires, is about a mouse Yardbirds also are known for hits like Experience the pressure, angst, and joys of childhood sonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive forming a friendship with reclusive “For Your Love” and “Heart Full of Information: www.oldtownbou- poet Emily Dickinson. As the unlikely Soul.” Tickets are $29.50 as you follow the quirky adolescent outcasts (and some tiquedistrict.com duo grow closer, children learn every- Time: 7:30 p.m. even quirkier adults) as they engage in this classic and Location: The Birchmere, 3701 one can write about their feelings and contentious form of schoolhouse competition. ‘USING ORAL HISTORY …’ even a mouse can create beautiful Mount Vernon Ave. LECTURE Information: During Black History poetry. Tickets are $15 for adults and 703-549-7500 or 703-683-0496 Month, learn about expert techniques $10 for children. www.birchmere.com 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria • • www.thelittletheatre.com for tracing black ancestors. Genealo- Time: 3:30 p.m. gist Char McCargo Bah will present Location: The Athenaeum, 201 February 7 - 8 “Using Oral History, Censuses and Vi- Prince St. tal Statistics to Start Your Research,” Information: 703-548-0035 or ERIC BENÉT The Grammy-nomi- a program for beginners. Participants www.nvfaa.org nated singer performs R&B, soul and What will learn key techniques in obtaining adult contemporary music. Eric Benét 235 Swamp Fox Rd., oral history from family members and FORTY + OR MINUS Forty + is a is known for hits like “Spend My Life Alexandria, VA 22314 how to use these techniques to obtain group of community-based dancers With You” and “You’re the Only One.” can census and vital statistic information. and performers older than 40. Come His last album was “Lost in Time.” Tickets are $5. to this concert of recent works by Tickets are $59.50. “I only Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Time: 7:30 p.m. the advertise in the Location: Alexandria Black History Haynes and Jane Franklin, featuring Location: The Birchmere, 3701 Alexandria Times Museum, 902 Wythe St. ageless performers and younger com- Mount Vernon Ave. Information: 703-746-4356 or pany members. Tickets are $20. Information: 703-549-7500 or times and my business www.alexblackhistory.org Time: 5 p.m. www.birchmere.com Location: The Athenaeum, 201 continues to grow.” NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS Prince St. February 8 do DAY SYMPOSIUM In recognition Information: 703-933-1111 or of National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- janefranklin.com AD HOC FORT WARD PARK - ness Day, the Alexandria Health AND MUSEUM ADVISORY for Yves Courbois Department will co-sponsor an educa- February 5 MEETING The group will provide tion and information symposium city staff recommendations on the with Alleyne AME Zion Church and CIVIL WAR SUNDAY Explore appropriate balance of park uses. The the NAACP Alexandria branch. Come the Civil War in Alexandria with meeting is open to the public. you? learn the basic facts of HIV/AIDS and Civil War Sundays, a showcase of an Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. how the faith community can assist original May 26, 1861, edition New Location: Fort Ward Museum and community leaders in addressing this York Tribune detailing Col. Elmer Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road 703.739.0001 epidemic. The event is free. Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria; a Information: Contact Laura 16 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES It’s all fun and games (and art)

Photo/David Sachs “Hand-painted Marbles” by Cathy Messina won the juror’s top prize at the exhibition, opening Friday.

Games FROM | 14 Clinton administration and for the fast food chain’s Mo- proof that little was actually nopoly contest. It’s strangely “new” about Obama’s presi- attractive on the asphalt next they’ve had such fun with dency, he said. to a paint-splattered curb in this,” Elliff said. “It’s chal- “Politics is one of the big- Miami’s arts district. lenged them, whether it’s gest games of all,” said Kosar, “It’s really whatever you about love, politics, tennis or a lobbyist and yoga instructor want it to be,” Kosak said. ‘Angry Birds.’” who still wants Hillary Clin- “We live in a disposable, Alexandria photographer ton as president. wasteful society, but we also David Kosar took the politi- Kosar’s other entry is ar- love our games.” cal route with one of his en- tistically abstract but literal in tries and went literal with the its symbolism. Love, Politics, and other. His “A New Hope?” “It’s just trash on the street Scrabble: The Games layers a color photo of Presi- of Miami,” he said. People Play opens Friday dent Barack Obama at his in- But it’s not “just trash.” at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 auguration over another from “Consumerism” is a crumpled Mount Vernon Ave. former President Bill Clin- and weathered McDonald’s It runs through February 24. ton’s inauguration. It’s a com- bag pasted naturally to the Opening reception is ment on the Washington play- street with fire-red ketchup Friday at 7 p.m. ers Obama inherited from the packets and advertisements

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Calendar Location: Lee-Fendall House Mu- Mount Vernon Ave. February 11 Location: Heritage Presbyterian seum, 614 Oronoco St. Information: 703-549-7500 or Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road Information: 703-548-1789 www.birchmere.com ‘BLACK WOMEN IN AMERI- Information: 703-360-0686 or CAN CULTURE AND HISTORY’ www.mvcct.org February 10 ART GAMES FROM | 15 Come play games at During Black History Month, learn Del Ray Artisans. This event is part about expert techniques for tracing February 12 JOHN HODGMAN The American of the Love, Politics and Scrabble black ancestors. Genealogist Char A NICE VALENTINE WINE actor and author will perform material exhibit. The event is free, though a McCargo Bah will present “Black ‘PAUL ROBESON, A PLAY BY The PHILIP DEAN HAYES’ Winery’s Jane Cahill will guide guests based on his 2011 satirical almanac, lucky $7 donation is requested. Women in American Culture and Experi- toward a Valentine’s Day inspiration “That Is All.” John Hodgman is well Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. History.” Bah will examine the family ence the true spirit of Black History at the Lee-Fendall House Museum’s known for his role as a PC in Apple Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 histories of four Alexandria women Month with actor, scholar and activist wine reception. There will be six fea- commercials. Tickets are $25. Mount Vernon Ave. who were influential in the city’s black Paul Robeson. Actors Hugh Staples tured wines, and tickets are $30. Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: 703-838-4827 or community. Participants will learn and Michael Hill will bring Robeson to Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: The Birchmere, 3701 www.thedelrayartisans.org how to apply Bah’s techniques to their life in a special one-night perfor- research. Tickets are $5. mance of “Paul Robeson, A Play by Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Philip Dean Hayes.” The play follows Location: Alexandria Black History Paul Robeson (1898-1976) from his Museum, 902 Wythe St. youth in New Jersey through his adult Information: 703-746-4356 or years as he traveled the world. Tickets www.alexblackhistory.org for the play and dinner are $65 per person. Tickets for the play are $30. OPENING NIGHT: ‘SHERLOCK Reservations are required. Proceeds HOLMES’ The Mount Vernon will benefit educational program- SaveThe Alexandria the Chamber Date of Commerce presents: Community Children’s Theatre will ming at the Alexandria Black History perform “Sherlock Holmes: The Museum. Adventure of the Speckled Band.” Time: 5 p.m. This entertaining tale of intrigue Location: Carlyle Club, 411 John and suspense was adapted from Carlyle St. the short story thought by Sir Arthur Information: 703-548-8899 or Conan Doyle to be his best Holmes www.thecarlyleclub.com tale ever. The play features a cast of 14 area teenagers, who also will per- To have your event considered for our form the play at 7:30 p.m. February calendar listings, please email events@ 17-18 and at 3 p.m. February 12 and alextimes.com. You can also post your The Chairman’s 19. Tickets are $10. event directly to our online calendar by Time: 7:30 p.m. visiting www.alextimes.com.

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Our View Police must be public Opinion informants “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” The Alexandria Police Department responded with serious force to a call of a gunshot fired in - Thomas Jefferson broad daylight in Old Town last week. Roads were closed and a special operations unit guarded the scene as heavily armed officers infiltrated the home where an anonymous tipster had steered police. Officers found nothing inside, packed up and went on with the day. Neighbors were left confused and frightened. “I would like to add to the story [that] as a home- owner near the court … we were not told anything,” one reader commented on the Times’ website. “When we asked police they said there was a dangerous situation … nothing about staying in our house and possible gunshot.” At press time about a week after the incident, there is still no word from police on whether a shot was fired. The APD performed its first task bravely but failed to communicate effectively with the public during or after the incident. “There is no further investigation,” an APD spokesman wrote in a news release. That’s not the question. The question is whether or not a shot was fired. Fortunately no one was physically injured in the standoff that wasn’t actually a standoff. But APD’s reputation in the community continues to suffer when it comes to communication skills. They clamped down an entire neighborhood, wielded heavy weaponry and decided not to explain to resi- dents what happened. If residents were never threat- Your Views ened, tell them. Otherwise, perception will trump reality. This is not the first time a communication break- Andrew Macdonald is wrong; Mick Jagger is right down has hampered relations between the police, To the editor: plan. Residents, pro and con, Mr. Macdonald’s letter is that the media and therefore Alexandria residents. Last In response to Andrew spoke eloquently, thoughtfully without questions, prompt- year, the Times reported on Shawn Carlan, a fugitive Macdonald’s January 26 let- and respectfully. Too many ing or permission, more than wanted by police for severely beating a local woman ter, “Waterfront plan approved spoke against the plan, howev- half of those speaking against after she refused his sexual advances. The crime oc- long before city council vot- er, disrespectfully and rudely the plan went over their allot- curred September 11, yet the APD did not make the ed”: Kudos to him for his to the mayor and council. To ted three minutes. But who’s information public until a month later — only after fantastic work of fiction, con- use Mr. Macdonald’s word, counting? the Times inquired about it and after the suspect had tradiction and omission. I too that was shameful. Regarding contradictory a month to flee town. An alleged attempted rapist was at the 10-hour city coun- Former City Councilman information, I find the term was on the loose, yet APD chose against distributing cil meeting on the Alexandria Dave Speck did speak in fa- “development-hungry Demo- his picture to the very residents paying their sala- waterfront plan. But I saw and vor of the plan and he did crats” if not a contradiction ries. heard the proceedings much speak beyond his allotted time then perhaps a misquote. If The public deserves a better relationship with its differently than Mr. Macdon- — because council members we’ve learned anything from police, and police must deliver. The APD’s commu- ald purports in his letter, so had questions for him based the exhausting stream of Re- nication breakdown borders on arrogance. Virginia please allow me to correct the on his previous experience. publican presidential candidate already has some of the toughest laws in the country record. In particular they asked him debates, isn’t it the Republi- when it comes to revealing public information like I witnessed patience, not to relate the debate to any- cans who are pro-business and, police reports. The residents of Alexandria don’t disregard, by city council thing similar in Alexandria’s therefore, pro-development? members who listened to more past, which he did, speaking Judy Noritake, park and need the people sworn to protect them putting up than 100 residents speak for about the Carlyle area where I recreation committee chair, further barricades to their peace of mind. and against the waterfront live. In contrast and omitted in SEE Macdonald | 21 ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 21

Macdonald Waterfront for All residents who residents who spoke January 21 as spoke in favor of the plan. When evidenced by a change made to the Compromise over conflict business visionaries such as Chef plan by the council at the meeting, To the editor: Cathal Armstrong speak about im- lowering the potential number of FROM | 20 Finally, a plan featuring countless hours of proving the city for all residents hotels and hotel rooms allowed residents’ input, widespread support and nu- and visitors, the council needs to by the plan. I personally disagreed merous compromises — passed! was kept at the podium as well — listen. When residents speak about with this change, but it represent- Thank you to the city council members who to field questions from the coun- improving the city for all residents, ed the type of compromise neces- voted in favor of the plan, including Mayor Bill cil. I recall her saying nothing as well as for visitors and tourists sary to promote progress and thus about the waterfront having “too whose money spent in Alexan- I support it. To paraphrase Mick Euille, Vice Mayor Kerry Donley, Councilman much green space.” Instead, she dria helps support Alexandria, the Jagger, we don’t always get what Paul Smedberg, Councilman Rob Krupicka and praised the plan for apportioning council should listen. These argu- we want, but if we try, sometimes Councilwoman Del Pepper. Never in this com- more green space than found in ments present the interests of the we get what we need. munity has there been such widespread support other comparable city waterfront common good, benefits for all Al- On January 21, I witnessed the of any plan from residents, city officials and the areas. As indicated in the January exandrians, and not just the special political and democratic process city’s boards and commissions. Passed 6-1 by 26 letter, open space is good but interests of the relative few living in action; I listened as passionate the planning commission, endorsed by the city’s only to a certain point, after which near the Potomac, wishing to pre- residents spoke for and against waterfront committee, and the parks and recre- it becomes wasted space better serve that space for themselves. the plan, I winced at the rude and ation department to name a few, the plan also used for commercial or residen- True, many against the plan disrespectful treatment levied by includes the support of the Del Ray Business tial purposes. The green space we wanted more time to study issues. some speakers at the mayor and Association, the Alexandria Chamber of Com- have requires improvement, and a But as explained by the mayor, council members; and I applauded merce, the Alexandria Economic Development woefully and embarrassingly un- those studies are forthcoming as when the council displayed lead- Partnership, and the Alexandria Convention and derdeveloped waterfront needs to part of the detailed development ership, vision and commitment to Visitors Association. This is the kind of consen- become the proud attraction from of the approved general plan. And Alexandria’s long-term progress sus we should always strive to reach. which we’ll all benefit. how much time equals “more time” and enduring regional relevance I am grateful and look forward to working Implicit in Mr. Macdonald’s after almost three years have been by approving the plan. with council members to take the next steps to letter is that residents who spoke spent listening to and accounting implement the waterfront plan. against the plan were somehow for the concerns of all residents? - James Pelkofski more entitled than the Alexan- Contrary to Mr. Macdonald’s Alexandria - Gina Baum dria Chamber of Commerce and claim, the council did listen to all Alexandria Time for Romney to summon his inner Reagan “What I asked you about, I think of “Atlas Shrugged” ism, which is the very basis really just playing politics his views on immigration or professor, was what you every time I hear Mitt Rom- of American freedom and our with our tax dollars (read: abortion or the fact that those thought about the Equaliza- ney’s fellow contenders for way of life. Solyndra and the Keystone views have changed over tion of Opportunity Bill.” the Republican presidential Capitalism is not without pipeline.) At least Disney time. Those issues are legiti- nomination, and President faults. Indeed, it’s the worst provides a desirable product. mate. But the attacks on his “Oh that?” said Dr. Pritch- Barack Obama, criticize economic system ever in- Though Wall Street gets success at Bain Capital, an ett. “But I believe I made it Romney for his successful ca- vented — except for all the the media attention, our institution with a history of clear that I am in favor of it, reer as a businessman at Bain others, to para- American capi- buying companies and mak- because I am in favor of a Capital; for his accumulation phrase Winston talist economy is ing them stronger and more free economy. A free economy of wealth, for the tax rate he Churchill’s fa- actually fueled by profitable in the long run — cannot exist without competi- paid. (The capital gains tax mous saying. small businesses and which has created thou- tion. Therefore, men must be rate is 15 percent. His earn- There are big like this newspa- sands of jobs along the way forced to compete. Therefore, ings were capital gains. There winners and big per. Small busi- — is nothing but contempt- we must control men in order is no scandal here.) Rand, losers in a free- nesses employ ible class-warfare rhetoric. to force them to be free.” who died in 1982, would be market economy. people, generate Romney needs to stand apoplectic were she alive The powerful and taxes and provide tall, channel his inner Ronald “But look … isn’t that a sort to see her adopted America well-connected goods or services Reagan and say to those who of contradiction?” marching toward a fettered usually wind up MyView that the commu- demonize his business record: economy where success is wealthy. (Though nity needs. And “I will not apologize for being Denise Dunbar Actually, the above quote vilified — characteristics of that applies to if the owner of a successful at Bain or for liv- is beyond a contradiction. the Soviet Union she fled at government as well as busi- successful business, large or ing out the American dream. It’s utter nonsense. Ayn Rand age 21. ness: Does anyone of either small, is successful and has Indeed, my top priority as used the ridiculous Dr. Pritch- While Romney is the tar- party ever leave Congress wealth to show for it, that’s president will be pursuing ett to emphasize the fallacy of get of this ascendant anti- poorer than when they en- something to be admired and pro-business policies that in- a government-run economy. capitalism, the issue is much tered? Nope.) emulated, not vilified or con- crease freedom and economic In her epic novel, “Atlas larger than him and whether Some of the bonuses fiscated. opportunity for everyone.” Shrugged,” Rand’s producers he wins the Republican nomi- pulled down by CEOs of Which brings us back to I personally would add: of jobs and creators of wealth nation for president (though publicly traded companies the attacks on Romney. He “… so even the smelly kids in get so fed up with being de- heaven help us if our choice do seem obscene: the head certainly seems guilty of oc- the tents can pack up, take a monized by the public and boils down to Newt Gingrich of Disney rakes in more than casional insensitivity, such bath and get a job.” over-regulated by the gov- versus four more years of the $30 million a year. Still, even as his remark that his sev- ernment they go on strike, en Obama administration.) No, that’s not as offensive as gov- eral hundred thousand dollars The writer is managing part- masse, bringing America to a far more worrisome is the as- ernment trying to pick busi- from speaking fees “wasn’t ner at the Alexandria Times halt. sault on free-market capital- ness winners and losers but much.” People may not like and an Old Town resident. 22 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Why Councilman Frank Fannon voted against the waterfront plan To the editor: ing economic development final plan endorsed the seizure sential we have a complete letters, emails and phone calls The Alexandria City Coun- and job growth, but it also had of private property through and thorough understanding of from supporters on both sides cil recently voted to rezone numerous negative elements. eminent domain as an option. what the impact on the com- of the issue, and it was en- the Alexandria waterfront. We I had several concerns. The I have voted against eminent munity and the environment couraging to see democracy were asked to vote on a master plan lacked details on parking, domain in the past, and I en- will be before proceeding. at work. I also commend the plan amendment that increased traffic flow and flood control, courage the Virginia General I would like to thank the two advocacy groups created the density and uses of several and the true economic costs Assembly to pass stronger waterfront work group as- that saw the two sides of this key parcels of real estate along remained unanswered as we laws this session to protect the sembled by the mayor and city challenging decision that the the Potomac River. On January were to vote on fundamentally rights of property owners. council in June. The group con- council had to make. Now that 21, after more than 10 hours of transforming Alexandria’s wa- I am a proponent of an im- sisted of seven resident mem- the plan has passed, we need to public testimony from more terfront. Additionally, there proved waterfront for Alexan- bers who spent more than 60 come together and move for- than 100 residents and busi- has been a tremendous amount dria. It is important the city hours and 15 meetings review- ward for what is best for our ness leaders, the waterfront of concern from our communi- and developers work together ing, commenting and making community. plan was passed by a 5-2 vote. ty about the detrimental impact on specific proffers for each changes to the plan. In the end, I was one of the two dissenting of overdevelopment on our parcel and assess proposals four members supported the - Alexandria City Councilman votes. The proposed plan had city’s historic waterfront and individually, piece by piece plan and three were opposed. Frank Fannon IV many positive aspects regard- its fragile infrastructure. The as we move forward. It is es- I have received hundreds of

ACPS Jefferson-Houston plans fundamentally flawed Doors closing on Metro’s credibility To the editor: to run the project, but they bors, traffic patterns, park- To the editor: we have learned the bitter Alexandria City Public are ultimately responsible to ing and the availability of Like many of my fellow lesson of paying more only Schools’ plans for building ACPS, not the community.) green space for community residents, I was dismayed to to see the services provided a new Jefferson-Houston And if you want to attend use? learn of Metro’s plan to once by Metro stay the same or school are fundamentally the community meetings, Everyone believes Al- again raise fares, this time get worse. If Metro doesn’t flawed. For any school to suc- good luck, because they’re so exandria’s children deserve by as much as 5 percent. take the time to re-examine ceed, it must be responsive to poorly publicized that even the best possible education. In 2010, the last time fares its entire organizational the needs of the community. people who’ve attended pre- For many of the immediate were raised, Metro spoke structure to best determine But during the two-year plan- vious meetings aren’t always neighbors, concerns will of increased efficiency and how to remain competitive, ning process, school admin- invited or given enough no- inevitably focus on pro- closing budgetary shortfalls. it will find itself replaced by istrators have only offered lip tice to clear their schedule. saic issues of construction, I think we can all testify to other commuting options. service to neighbors. You could read about the traffic and how the school how that turned out. Faced with the realization We all know process de- meetings on the ACPS web- will physically fit into that Each year it seems we it may become cheaper to termines outcome, and the site afterward in the unlikely space and into the commu- hear of a new budget crunch drive to work, Metro risks planning process has largely event you can remember nity. ACPS has failed to ad- while the level of service worsening our already in- ignored the public. School (www.acps.k12.va.us/board/ dress these concerns, and it continues to crumble. The tractable traffic quagmire by administrators created a se- jh-project/), but don’t expect should establish a commit- future of Metro looks more forcing additional commut- ries of committees ostensibly to see the agenda ahead of tee focused on construction dismal with each passing ers out onto our roads. to help guide the planning time, or videos from many of and issues that is (1.) geared day — a future filled with In order to save this vital process and engage with the the meetings, or all the docu- specifically for the immedi- long waits for a train that in- public need, we must be- public, but despite assuranc- ments that were handed out. ate neighbors of the school, evitably arrives overcrowd- gin the conversation about es to the contrary, they did These problems are un- (2.) involves members of ed and under-maintained. the future of Metro. In its not consult with the public fortunate because there are the community along with In the Washington Post current state it is no longer about who would serve on many important questions ACPS architects, planners report on the proposed fare sustainable. We need to get these committees, the most raised by this $40-million and administrators, and (3.) increase it was revealed rid- people out of their cars and important of which are domi- project. What is the impact focuses on timely and effec- ers using paper fare cards onto Metro, not the other nated by school officials. of tripling the school’s pop- tive engagement with those would bear a disproportion- way around. This will not The committees started ulation from 250 to nearly who live nearby. ate share of the increase. only help ease our region’s meeting prior to the public an- 800 students? Can ACPS at- At every meeting, I have Whether going two stops transportation crisis, it will nouncement of their creation, tract parents and students to been impressed by the com- or 10, they would pay one- help our environment as leaving the public unable to choose Jefferson-Houston af- passion and insights of my way flat fares under the new well. With overall ridership attend. And the most impor- ter failing to do so over the neighbors. They remind me plan: $6 during rush hour down already, raising fares tant committee, the steering last decade? Is it wise to put it takes a community to build and $4 in off-peak times. will accomplish nothing committee, does not even 14-year-olds and 4-year-olds a school. With the public This will have a profoundly more than discouraging area have contact information on- in the same building, and is comment period set to end in negative effect on our resi- riders from using Metro. line for its members. If you adding a seventh and eighth March and the resulting con- dents who rely on Metro the More than ever, we should call the chair of that commit- grade another fad like modu- cept plan submission to City most. strive to do anything but tee, as I have, you will wait lar classrooms? How realistic Hall, I only hope that ACPS I am confident many of that. for a call back — it’s been is the August 2014 comple- will learn that lesson before my neighbors would agree three weeks and counting tion date? Is it necessary to it’s too late. a fare increase would be - Charles Sumpter since I left a message, and I transform a one-story school acceptable — as long as it Democratic candidate for haven’t heard a peep. (The into a three-story building (or - Daniel Schuman came with an increase in the Alexandria City Council only folks who will call you taller)? How will the con- Alexandria quality of service! But often back are the contractors hired struction affect the neigh- ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 23 OUT OF THE ATTIC Before a private residence, 415 Prince St. headquartered a wartime government Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Constructed around building for offices, and in century and converted to [email protected] 1806, the Bank of Po- 1863 it became the head- apartments. The apart- tomac building at 415 quarters of the Restored ment building was called David Sachs Prince St. appeared on Government of Virginia. The Virginia, and after Editor-in-Chief bank notes that may have After the western Vir- extensive interior reno- [email protected] been the earliest visual ginia counties loyal to the vations around 1959, not print of any structure in Union became the state of long after this photograph EDITORIAL Alexandria. The illustra- West Virginia, Gov. Fran- was taken, it became Derrick Perkins tion shows that three- cis H. Pierpont relocated known as The Statehouse, Reporter & and-one-half-story build- the capital of the Restored a reference to its days as a Photographer ing with Flemish bond Virginia — consisting of capitol building. [email protected] brickwork and stone trim Alexandria, Norfolk and Another owner ob- had four bays, two arched other Union-occupied ar- tained a preservation Denise Dunbar doorways and a single eas — from Wheeling to easement with the Vir- Editorial Page Editor dormer, just as it does to- 415 Prince St. ginia Historic Landmarks [email protected] day. After the war, the Board in 1987 to protect In 1847, the Bank of structure became an in- the historically significant Steven G. Artley Editorial Cartoonist Potomac merged with the surance office and later property which today is a Farmers Bank, but bank the offices for the Alexan- private residence. operations ended in the dria Water Co. The prop- ADVERTISING fall of 1861 during Al- erty, sometimes known Out of the Attic is Marty DeVine exandria’s Civil War oc- as Marbury House for provided by the Office of [email protected] cupation. In 1862, Union the family that owned it, Historic Alexandria. officers used part of the was sold in the early 20th Margaret Stevens Photo/Library of Congress [email protected] Karen Niedzielski [email protected] Weekly Poll Quick Takes Pat Booth Thumbs Up to the Episco- Thumbs Down to the un- Office/Classified Manager [email protected] This Week’s Poll pal Maroon boys timely and brutal basketball team death of Alex- Do you think the Alexandria Police Depart- for its outstanding andria’s Lenny Graphic Design ment communicates with the public well? season. Episco- Harris. Mr. Harris Cat VanVliet pal, led by senior guard Keth- was known, loved Art Director A. Yes. an Savage, had an 11-game and respected by many and [email protected] winning streak earlier in the will be greatly missed. Our B. No. season. They have a 15-2 hearts and prayers go out to ALEXTIMES LLC overall record and are 6-1 in his family. conference action. Good luck Denise Dunbar How did your neighbors vote? — Patrice Culligan the rest of the season and in Managing Partner Visit www.alextimes.com to vote and view the results. the playoffs. Thumbs Up to the unsea- The Ariail family sonably warm William Dunbar — Denise Dunbar weather Alex- Last Week’s Poll: andria enjoyed HOW TO REACH US in January. I’m Should Alexandria animal control officers Thumbs UP to St. Stephen’s 110 S. Pitt St. carry weapons? amazed when I and St. Agnes’ hear people grumbling about Alexandria, VA 22314 literary magazine 703-739-0001 (main) the warmth and lack of snow. 703-739-0120 (fax) “Prattle Tales. “ Sunshine and a monthly www.alextimes.com For the third time average 5 degrees above “Prattle Tales” normal are just fine with me. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR has been recognized by the Astounding that we finished Send your comments to: National Council of Teachers January and started February [email protected] of English, earning the high- with two days in the 60s. It’s est ranking of middle school far better to put on sun- Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and literary magazines in Virginia. screen and go for a walk than phone for verification (not Kudos to these young au- to struggle into snow boots thors, artists and editors! for publication). Letters are and tromp through slush. subject to editing for clarity 189 Votes and length. Personal attacks — Patrice Culligan — Denise Dunbar will not be published. 24 | February 2, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home State of the art (room)

By Mary G. Pepitone

Home is where the art is. Pro- fessional crafters and hobbyists alike have discovered that, with some planning and organizing, they can be their very own artist- in-residence. If you find yourself canvass- ing your home for art supplies, while longing for a permanent place to sew, scrapbook or cre- atively sprawl out, setting up a craft room may be the solution to channel your inner artist. Stephenie Hamen, content and education manager for Fiskars, a Madison, Wis.-based interna- tional brand that manufactures crafting materials, is also an avid crafter. Hamen says when setting up a craft room, it’s important to find and dedicate a separate space Photo/Fiskars Brand Inc. SEE Art room | 25 A place for everything — and everything can be in its place in a well-organized craft room.

HOME OF THE WEEK Your oasis in Old Town This unique Yates Gar- out over the family room, fea- dens brick end townhouse was turing a coffered ceiling and built in 1940 with a slate roof, fireplace. wide-plank oak floors and spa- The interior extends out- cious rooms overlooking St. doors through French doors Mary’s Cemetery. to a teak deck looking over The current owners pur- multilevel terraces and exten- chased a city alley on the east sive landscaping. There’s also and south sides of the property brick, stone and polished gran- to double the yard. They also ite hardscaping featuring a hot renovated the existing struc- tub, fire table, outdoors stone ture and built a substantial ad- fireplace, fountains and a full dition. From the front, the new kitchen. space is seamlessly integrated Find two bedrooms up- with the original architecture; stairs and a hall bath in the from the rear, it looks com- front, as well as an expansive pletely different. Together, it master suite featuring a traver- courtesy photo courtesy photo creates a unique indoor and tine spa bath with spa shower This end unit brick townhouse boasts lovely This family room features wood floors, a coffered outdoor oasis on the edge of and whirlpool tub, skylights, landscaping. ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. the Southeast quadrant in Old a separate natural-light dress- Town. ing room and vaulted ceilings. The three-level brick addi- The lower level features a At a Glance: Contact: Gordon Wood, Type: Brick End Townhouse tion features new wide-plank walkout family room or in-law 703-329-9663 or Paul Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Location: 930 S. St. Asaph St. Anderson, 703-408-0676 oak floors, recessed lights and suite with a full bath, laundry Built: 1940 classic moldings, skylights room and extensive closets. Alexandria, VA 22314 McEnearney Associates Inc. Parking: Six-car driveway and vaulted ceilings. The The property also includes Price: $1,395,000 Style: Colonial high-end chef’s kitchen looks a brick driveway for six cars. ADVERTORIAL ALEXANDRIA TIMES February 2, 2012 | 25

Art Room In January, Martha Stewart most often to be easily acces- Living launched a line of orga- sible.” nizational systems and craft- Milman suggests group- FROM | 24 ing furniture through Home ing wet crafting projects in Alexandria Times’ Decorators Collection. The one area (such as painting and Cause of the Month that feeds creativity. line includes tables of varying gluing), while keeping dry The Alexandria Times will donate a portion of every “When a craft room works, heights, gift-wrapping hutches crafting projects (sewing and paid display ad in February to our Cause of the Month. it’s that place where you can and storage/filing cabinetry. paper cutting) in another area Please join us in contributing to this worthy cause. feel most at home,” Hamen “This furniture was de- of the room. She also likes us- says. “No two craft rooms are signed by crafters and features ing hutches that have doors, alike, because no two people pullout trays, drawers that are which can close and contain February’s cause: are alike. A crafter needs to deep enough to hold a 4-ounce supplies, and the occasional The purpose of Exceptional Gifts is to ‘own’ the space in which she’s can of paint, and scratch- clutter, in an organized way. advance the lives of underprivileged, creative.” resistant surfaces,” Milman After crafting, Hamen says special needs children and young Hamen’s personal craft says. “Crafting can be a state cleaning up can often take just adults through educational and room is set up in the base- of creative chaos, and if you as much time as the creative cultural experiences, and also, to ment of her Sun Prairie, Wis., spend all your time searching process. develop a learning center which will home. It’s there where Hamen for something you need, you “I’ll go through my craft offer after-school programs. The focus of our activities is to improve enjoys scrapbooking, sewing can lose that moment of inspi- room and tidy it after a proj- the academic, emotional, physical and making collages. ration.” ect,” she says. “Often in the and social skills of these children in A craft room space doesn’t Furniture comes in Martha cleaning process, I will redis- Northern Virginia. have to be large to be func- Stewart-style colors: Picket cover what I have: a forgot- tional, but it should be a beau- Fence (white), Sharkey Gray ten picture or an interestingly To donate contact: Exceptional Gifts tiful backdrop to support what (light charcoal) and Rhododen- patterned paper that I can use 833 Bashford Lane, Suite B1, Alexandria, VA 22314 you’re creating. dron Leaf (soft green). Modu- next time.” 571-249-0002 “Whatever inspires you lar pieces range in price from Hamen says her craft room most in your craft room — $129 to $399. Complementary can be a Zen-like zone when Thank you to the following Alexandria Times plants, music — is what you organizational components, there’s a place for all her Fis- advertisers for supporting ACT for Alexandria should give yourself,” Hamen including bulletin boards, stor- kars scissors, paper punches says. age, magazine and paper files, and stamps, and everything’s in the month of January. Finding a space, preferably range from $5 to $119. in its place. Affordable Dental Care Gordon Wood/Paul Anderson - a room with a door, is the first “The room you craft in is a “If people find the joy in Affordable Energy Concepts McEnenarney Associates step to creating a craft room. direct reflection of yourself as creating and crafting, often Alexandria Community Trust Hana Tokyo After you have your space, an artist,” Milman says. “You they also find a place in their Alexandria Convention & Hermitage Visitors’ Association Holiday Inn you need to illuminate and or- want the tools you work with home to do it,” she says. Alexandria Country Day School Hunan Café ganize it properly to maximize Alexandria Fire Fighters Indigo Landing productivity. American in Paris J&J Builders Hamen has chandeliers Baja Fresh Jackson 20 hanging in her craft room, Bastille Janet Caterson Price - Bilbo Baggins McEnearney Associates which, she says, reflect her Bishop Boutique King St. Cats freedom of expression. She Brahm Opticians Lamplighter advises painting walls a neu- Bugsy’s Pizza LeRefuge tral color in a craft room, ex- BW Antiques Lighthourse Restaurant cept one, which may serve as Caffi Contracting Little Theatre Carlos F. 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