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Vol. 16, No. 1 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. JANUARY 2, 2020 Too noisy? Budding nonprofit City proposes extensive changes to noise control ordinance honors Alexandria women BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN Events throughout Over the past few months, city 2020 will commem- staff has been working to craft po- orate 100 years of tential changes to the city’s noise women’s suffrage control ordinance that would bring BY LUKE ANDERSON it up to date. The proposed changes are This year marks the comprehensive and would im- centennial of women’s pact everything from noise in right to vote thanks to the multi-family buildings to home ratification of the 19th construction sound. While some Constitutional Amend- changes, such as increased com- ment, and two Alexandri- PHOTO/HARRIS & EWING mercial noise limits, would sup- ans have plans to localize Members of the Virginia League of Women Voters meeting in Alexandria in 1923. port the business community, the milestone. some residents have expressed Gayle Converse and Pat ous organizations to high- special events in March for ratified 100 years ago in concern over the lack of clarity in Miller are researching suf- light influential women Women’s History Month 1920. They plan to house the new ordinance. fragists tied to Alexandria throughout the city’s his- and in August, the month Originally passed in 1963, the and partnering with vari- tory. They are considering the 19th amendment was SEE SUFFRAGE | 6 city’s noise ordinance is outdated and fails to address the changing landscape of a rapidly developing city, Craig Fifer, communications director for the city, said. Herman Boone dies at 84 “The City's noise code is more than 50 years old, so it is past time T.C. Williams football was undergoing integra- to take a fresh look and make sure coach led ‘Remember tion and racial tension was it reflects the way residents and the Titans’ team high, Boone was brought on BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN as coach to unite black and SEE NOISE | 4 white students from Francis Herman Boone, the leg- C. Hammond and George INSIDE endary football coach who Washington high schools to led the 1971 T.C. Williams play under the T.C. Williams Small Business Spotlight High School football team Titans banner. Former pro rugby player runs New on an undefeated run to a With his hard-nosed, Zealand-inspired Kiwi Kuisine. state championship victory confrontational style of Page 7 that was immortalized in coaching, Boone motivated the film “Remember the Ti- and challenged his players Pets tans,” died on Dec. 18 from to respect one another on The first steps to take when intro- lung cancer. He was 84. and off the field. Decades ducing a new pet into the family. In 1971, when Alexan- PHOTO/ACPS Page 9 dria City Public Schools SEE BOONE | 5 Herman Boone.

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(703) 587-4855 www.christinegarner.com [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 2, 2020 | 3 WEEKLY BRIEFING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR • INDEPENDENT LEARNER Inova Alexandria Hospital named COMMUNITY MINDED CITIZEN • BALANCED INDIVIDUAL START STRONG. one of nation’s top hospitals START HERE. GRADES K–8 Inova Alexandria Hos- hospitals based on their distinction, according to At ACDS, we challenge and inspire pital received some good performance in several ar- the release. students with a rigorous curriculum in news ahead of the holidays. eas, recognizes 120 hospi- The award is based on a a safe, welcoming, and student-centered The hospital was named a tals nationwide with its Top number of factors, includ- environment. The result: confident, top general hospital by The Hospital Awards. ing infection rates, practic- caring, and future-ready community Leapfrog Group for the sec- Out of 2,100 hospitals es for safer surgery, mater- members who distinguish themselves as ond year in a row on Dec. 17 considered for the award, nity care and prevention of exceptional communicators. according to a news release. Inova Alexandria is one of medication errors, accord- Every year, The Leap- only 37 hospitals awarded ing to the release. frog Group, which grades the Top General Hospital [email protected] www.acdsnet.org Sugar Shack celebrates fifth Join us for an OPEN HOUSE on January 9 anniversary with fundraiser Sugar Shack Donuts and news release. release. Coffee is ringing in the Sugar Shack owner Rob ACT for Alexandria is a New Year and celebrating Krupicka opened his first community foundation that its fifth anniversary with DMV location in Alexan- supports local nonprofits in a January fundraiser. This dria in 2015 before bringing order to help them grow and month, five cents of every sugary treats to D.C. and address areas of need in the donut sold goes to ACT for Arlington, among other lo- city. Alexandria, according to a cations, according to the [email protected] Hops Grill and Brewery closes Potomac Yard micro- assets are going up for auc- are available on an online brewery Hops Grill and tion to the general public auction at www.Auction- Brewery officially closed its through a partnership with Nation.com until noon on doors for good on Sunday, Auction Nation. Friday, according to the re- according to a news release. Kitchen equipment, fur- lease. The brewery’s remaining niture and decorative items [email protected] Beyer proposes Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) said in the release. the National Aeronautics and of Virginia’s 8th District Airplane noise is a Space Administration to pur- introduced legislation that long-standing issue for Alex- sue work on electrified pro- could address concerns andria residents, particularly pulsion systems, with the in- around the environmental along the waterfront. It has tent of carrying out tests by impact and noise pollution been discussed at city council 2025 and bringing these new from airplanes, according meetings and Alexandria has systems into commercial use to a news release. pushed for noise controls. by between 2030 and 2040. The Cleaner, Quieter The bill proposes limiting Beyer will be stating his Airplanes Act would aim to greenhouse gas emissions case for the legislation in the reduce emissions produced and noise from commercial House as the House Com- by the aviation industry regional airplanes by 50 per- mittee on Science, Space and and, in the process, “lead cent by 2030 and larger, sin- Technology takes up NASA’s to quieter skies above and gle-aisle planes by 2040, ac- authorizing legislation, ac- peace of mind to commu- cording to the release. cording to the release. nities near airports,” Beyer The bill also authorizes [email protected] 4 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

NOISE FROM | 1 Polishing•Plating•Repair DIY construction is a common Open Mondays 10am-4pm businesses operate today; source of noise complaints but is new technologies; court de- cisions and other perspec- currently exempt from regulation. tives,” Fifer said in an email. We are proposing that this type of City staff will present the noise be limited to similar times as for proposed changes to council power lawn and garden equipment.” by early spring 2020, Fifer said. – Craig Fifer, The ordinance regulates city communications director noise based on permitted Let the experts restore your tarnished, worn and broken silver and brass hours for specific activities, heirlooms, tea sets, flatware, trays, candelabras, hollowware, tortoise noise limits for particular ber of Commerce, said. “… Other changes are meant shell combs, samovars, lamps, hardware, fireplace ... and tools. uses and specific prohibitions I guess we’re trying to find to address areas of noise con- Bel-Air House Of Silver and exemptions to the code. the balance here between a trol that until now haven’t 4101 Chainbridge Rd, Suite 108 The city uses decibels, a unit restaurant wanting to have been regulated. Fairfax, VA for describing sound pressure, some music and somebody The city is considering (703)691-4190 to measure sound limits. that’s close by being both- new permitted hours for spe- www.belairhouseofsilver.com A “quiet automobile at low ered by the music.” cific activities, most notably Bel-Air House Of Silver speed” registers at 50 deci- The maximum limit for construction being done by 4101 Chainbridge Rd. bels and ordinary conversa- noise at a given property is homeowners on their own Suite 108 tion between two people who measured not from the center home, otherwise known as Fairfax, VA are three feet away from each of the property, which might DIY construction. Heating & Air Conditioning other hits between 60 and 70 be the source of the noise, but “DIY construction is a 703-683-1996 decibels, according to the from the property line. common source of noise Washington Metropolitan “Whether a person is complaints but is current- Serving your neighborhood since 1980 Airport Authority. A power playing rock music on their ly exempt from regulation,” mower registers at 100 deci- [residential] property at Fifer said. “We are propos- bels and amplified music can 120db or having a conver- ing that this type of noise be Winter Inspections reach 120 decibels. sation at 60db, it should not limited to similar times as Special These decibel limits ap- be heard above 55db beyond for power lawn and garden ply differently to residential, their property line,” Fifer equipment.” $69.95 per system commercial and industrial said in an email. New provisions would properties. Staff is propos- One major change to limit DIY construction to the ordinance would define between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. • Alexandria, VA residents only. ing to add a new category • Cannot be combined with any other – institutional – that would properties according to use, Monday through Friday and offers/coupons. encompass schools, govern- not the zoning category. between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on • Some exclusions may apply. ment buildings, public parks, This distinction would mean Saturday and Sunday, accord- hospitals and churches. that businesses in residen- ing to a staff presentation. www.rbincorporated.com According to a staff pre- tial zones could now exceed One of the most signifi- sentation of the proposed residential property noise cant changes aims to address revisions, decibel limits for limits, since they are com- noise within multi-family residential and industrial mercial-use properties. The buildings. properties would remain the impact of the change could “This has been a tricky The Lamplighter same – 55 and 70 respectively. impact certain neighbor- area for us,” Mayor Jus- The proposed changes hoods in the city. tin Wilson said. “… In a would increase commercial “If you look at some of city that’s rapidly becom- FINIALS daytime limits, between 7 the residential communi- ing much more urban, with These little giants add a.m. and 11 p.m., from 60 ties, there are lots of plac- much more multi-family the finishing touch to to 65 decibels. Commercial es in Alexandria where you housing, it’s a continuing your lamp and show nighttime hours, between have a small block of busi- problem, one that we hear attention to detail in 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., would re- nesses mixed with what’s over and over again.” your décor! Come in main at 60 decibels. otherwise a residential The new provisions would today and see what they For some businesses, the neighborhood,” Jol Sil- define multi-family property can do for you! increased decibel limit is too versmith, president of the lines as both the boundary minor but a move in the right Rosemont Citizens Associ- that separates the build- direction. ation, said. “If I understand ing from other surrounding “It’s still pretty stringent what’s happening, those properties and the vertical for a business, but at least businesses would now be and horizontal boundaries 1207 King Street it’s going up a little bit,” Joe able to have a higher noise that separate one unit from Alexandria, VA 703-549-4040 Haggerty, president and CEO threshold than the house www.lamplighterlamps.com of the Alexandria Cham- next door.” SEE NOISE | 18 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 2, 2020 | 5

BOONE FROM | 1 back and third string quarter- transition and simmering ra- back for the 1971 team, said. cial tensions that were start- later, Boone’s work as a coach “He first met Carol, his ing to come to a boil. who made strides to heal a wife, and he was saying how Boone took the players racial divide continues to in- he remembered hearing to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania spire the city and country. these heels walking down for two weeks of preseason “I think that the biggest the hallway, and when he saw training as a way to forge contribution that he made her, that was it,” Harris said. bonds between players who to us was helping us un- In 1961, Boone moved didn’t know – or, in some derstand some of the racial back to his home state to cases, respect – each other. inequalities that we had in take on a coaching posi- There, the Titans became the City of Alexandria and tion for the E.J. Hayes High familiar with Boone’s intense really bridging that gap be- School football team in Wil- coaching style. Kenny White, PHOTO/AP tween segregation and in- liamston, North Carolina. a Titans from Boone (right) coaches T.C. Williams players in 1977. tegration and helping us to During Boone’s nine years as 1972-1973, likened him to a go into integrated schools an assistant coach, his teams drill sergeant. er, a teacher and a motivator fense with a quiet reserve, the or having schools accepting racked up a 99-8 record. “I was a little intimidat- was unmatched, according to Titans went undefeated during that within our school di- However, Boone resigned ed, but I did know how to deal his players. the 1971-1972 season. The vision,” ACPS Superinten- from the school in 1969, after with that regiment that he He was a master storytell- team shut out eight of their dent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, the school board informed portrayed,” White said. “… You er and regularly pulled from 12 opponents before defeating Ed.D., said. him the town wasn’t ready learned to get the message and his own stories to inspire his Andrew Lewis High School in Boone was born Oct. for a black head coach, Boone weed out anything else that players – even if the veracity the state championship. 28, 1935 to Frank and Dai- said during a talk at Salis- might come along with it.” of those stories was stretched The Titans’ success was sy Boone in Rocky Mount, bury University. Boone expected a lot a bit here and there. a landmark moment in the North Carolina and was one His experience at Wil- from his players because he “Bill Yoast used to argue city’s racial and social history. of 12 children. His parents liamston didn’t stop him knew what they were capa- he would change the stories “I think it was really a de- died early in his life, and his from accepting an assis- ble of, Harris said. Boone from time to time to make fining moment for the school older siblings were largely re- tant coaching position at would have his players run them even better,” John Por- and the community,” Porter sponsible for raising him. T.C. Williams in 1969. ACPS plays over and over again ter, former principal at T.C. said. “It was either gonna Boone got a B.A. and had officially integrated the until they got it right; if they Williams, said. “Bill once work or it wasn’t gonna work M.S. in physical education school system in 1965, but in didn’t, he would go out and said, ‘Herman, if I got a quar- and, lord knows, it worked. from North Carolina Central 1971 the city decided to take run it himself. ter for every time that story The football program and the University. In 1958, Boone’s a more meaningful step for- Under Boone, the team has changed, I’d be rich.’” team really helped pull [the passion for teaching young ward and bring together ev- was less a democracy and With Boone leading the city] together.” athletes took him to Luther ery high school student un- more a benevolent dictator- offense with fire and fury and H. Foster High School in der one roof. ship, but his ability as a lead- Yoast spearheading the de- SEE BOONE | 19 Blackstone, Virginia where That year, Boone was ap- he coached football, basket- pointed head coach over Bill ball and baseball. Yoast, a white coach with THE HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT Boone also met his wife, many more years of senior- Carol, in Blackstone as well, ity. Yoast stayed on as an Join us for an evening of conversation with leading education experts Jerry Harris, the defensive assistant coach to ease the as we plan for a new high school experience for Alexandria students.

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SUFFRAGE FROM | 1 became known as “the Night before her death and served of Terror.” as honorary vice president of their efforts under a new News of this led to a hear- the Equal Suffrage League of nonprofit organization ing at the U.S. Federal Eastern Virginia. She even attended called Alexandria Celebrates District Court in Alexandria. Susan B. Anthony’s funeral, Women. The judge determined that according to Converse. “It’s an opportunity to the women were unjustly ar- So far, Converse and Mill- ~ Phoenix ~ take another look at his- rested and ordered their re- er have discovered half a doz- The pets-in-waiting are asking Santa for a home of their own this~ Special Needs ~ tory,” Converse said. “As lease. The hearing was a mon- en Alexandria women who holiday. Your donation sustains them while they wait. ~ Canine Health Care ~ we're talking, we’re in the umental moment in women’s were part of the movement. AlexandriaAnimals.org/DonateExtra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At ideas-gathering stage ... to suffrage since it allowed the They are in contact with 703-746-4774 agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to commemorate the anniver- imprisoned women to contin- several families and descen- sary all year long, not just ue their demonstrations. dants of suffragists to gather THANK YOU provides Shelter pets with needed procedures. slow down. August 2020.” “It blows you away that more information and fact-

This puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair Converse and Miller be- 100 years ago women were check rumors and stories He’s lost a leg, but gained perspective on what’s gan discussing ways to com- being treated that way,” that have been passed down. “pulmonic stenosis”, with donations from Alexandrians. memorate the centennial Miller said. “We don’t treat They will soon visit a suf- important; be happy each day, and love those this past summer. anybody that way now, even fragist’s granddaughter who aroundYour five-dollaryou. Flash donationwell~ Prospero knows adds this to Ano credo,Sarah’s Nuevo andFund hopes and ~ “The first step was figur- somebody that has killed an- lives in Richmond. While together with contributionsLittle Diamond and all of of others,the waiting pets ensures at the Shelter that wish all ing out, do we have a history other person.” there, they plan to go to oth- for a home of his ownAlexandrians to share a wonderful the new love. year. medical care is there when needed. here?” Miller said. “It comes Converse and Miller are er museums and libraries to They wish to thank those who made year-end contributions for their out we have a huge history aiming to raise enough money add to their research. care while they wait for new homes of their own. here.” over the next year to dedicate In addition to research, ForFOR MORE iNF oINFORMATION about alexa ABOUT SARAH’SNdria’ FUND,S adoptable PLEASE CALL Perhaps 2020 will be the year for you to adopt a pet to call your own. In November 1917, 33 suf- a sign or a plaque at the loca- Converse and Miller are 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE fragists protesting in front of tion of the hearing, which they working on organizing vari- AlexandriaAnimals.org/Donate the White House were arrest- identified as the intersection ous centennial celebrations. 703-746-4774 t THHANaNKk YyouOU ed and taken to Occoquan of Wolfe and South Washing- The women are currently THANK YOU Workhouse in Lorton, Vir- ton streets, just north of the putting together a master TheThe AlexandriaAlexandria AnimalAnimalDiann Shelter’sShelter’s Hicks Carlson PetPet of of the the ginia. There, they were bru- Campagna Center. calendar of all the events re- WeekWeek isis sponsoredsponsored Associatebyby DiannDiann Broker Hicks,Hicks • WeichertCarlson,finding talized — stripped, thrown It's fitting that much of lated to women’s suffrage in over iron bedrails and hung Converse and Miller’s re- 2020. findinghomes homes for pets for andpets humans,andOld humans, Town alike. alike. 703-628-2440 from the ceiling by their search was conducted in the In addition, Converse wrists. Protesting their mis- Special Collections room and Miller have partnered www.diannhicks.coThe Alexandria Animalm Shelter’s treatment, several women at the Kate Waller Barrett with approximately 60 local Pet of the Week is brought to you went on a hunger strike and branch library on Queen organizations to help make by Diann Carlson, finding homes for pets and people, too. were then force-fed raw eggs Street. Barrett lived in Al- and milk. Their experience exandria for several decades SEE SUFFRAGE | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 2, 2020 | 7 small business spotlight Family business

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Former pro rugby player Todd said. “In New Zealand, As the business grew, Mc- opened meat pie shop it’s meat pie. And when you’re Gahey got involved with its more than 12 years ago growing up playing rugby, operations, especially the BY MISSY SCHROTT you have meat pies. It’s your farmers’ markets booths. go-to meal after work, af- Both of Todd and McGahey’s Since opening in 2007, Kiwi ter the pub, after training. I children, who go to T.C. Wil- Kuisine’s savory meat pies and mean you don’t need an ex- liams High School, also help strategic business model have cuse to eat a meat pie. That out with the business. continued to grow. was our go-to thing.” “[Our children have] been The business is the brain- Without a place to buy a working at the farmers mar- child of Bert “Ram” Todd. traditional New Zealand meat ket since they were 11, 12, 13 With his hulking build and pie, Todd began to make his years old,” McGahey said. “It’s thick New Zealand accent, own. Todd started small, been a family affair, and it’s Todd’s professional rugby cooking for his rugby room- been nice to be able to bring past comes as no surprise. mates and picking up some them in on it as well. They ask Unforeseen, however, is his smaller catering gigs. When questions and we’re not par- true passion for cooking. he began to get more atten- ents that walk out the door at “I’m not the rugby guy tion, Todd decided to pursue a 8 a.m. and come back at 6 p.m., anymore. I’m the pie guy,” brick-and-mortar bakery. and they have no idea what we Todd said. “It was certainly fledgling do. They know what we do and Todd recently retired in the beginning,” Shannon they jump in and help.” from 47 years of either play- McGahey, Todd’s wife, said. Over the past few years, ing or coaching rugby. He “I can remember back to McGahey began to introduce played professionally for when he broke my stovetop an array of sweet pies to Ki- Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand cooking a big pot of gravy. So wi’s offerings. About a year and Harlequins and London it all started in our kitchen ago, the couple opened Kiwi Irish in England before his and that was my final straw Pie Shop, a carryout sweet rugby career took him to the to kick him out of the house.” and savory pie store, adjacent around 1990. Todd opened Kiwi Kuisine to Kiwi Kuisine. It wasn’t long after com- at 4550 Eisenhower Ave. in “We had people that would ing to the U.S. that Todd be- 2007. Over the years it’s also make an inquiry, especially at gan to miss traditional New become a staple at six area times when they would hear Open House on S , 2-4 p.m. Zealand cuisine. markets, including the Old the name Kiwi Pies or Kiwi aturday, January 11 “Hot dogs and hamburg- Town and West End farmers’ 3700 Burgundy Road,Alexandria, VA 22303 ers is your American food,” markets in Alexandria. SEE KIWI | 8 burgundyfarm.org | Admission: 703.349.6968 8 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES small business spotlight

KIWI FROM | 7 business. It’s also helped re- guinea pigs, and we’ll just start fine Todd’s recipes. bringing them to the neigh- Kuisine, they would say, ‘You “When Whole Foods ap- borhood gatherings that are put kiwi fruit in pie?’ And we’d proached me, they said, ‘Can usually once a week,” McGa- say, ‘No, no, we’re a meat pie you make something that’s hey said. “We look for honest company,’” McGahey said. good for you and delicious? feedback, and the nice thing “But everybody loves a pie, And I says, ‘I can make de- about it is when you’re get- whether it’s a sweet pie or a sa- licious, I don’t know about ting feedback from different vory pie …. so we just started good for you.’ And they people, … you get a variety of with some seasonal pies and helped me think outside the opinions and taste buds that then we just started getting box,” Todd said. PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT play into the making of a pie.” creative. He’s the savory guy Todd uses all-natural in- Kiwi Kuisine owner Bert "Ram" Todd behind the counter at Kiwi Pie While the operation start- and I like my sweet pies so it gredients in his pies. From Shop. ed small, Todd now makes gave me a chance to kind of the pastry crust to the meats 10,000 pies a week and dis- tinker with flavor and variety.” and cheeses, all ingredients That’s the hard part.” curry and spicy veggie, Todd tributes to Whole Foods stores Before Kiwi Pie Shop, are free from artificial flavors Todd said he wanted to said. The top-seller of the throughout the mid-Atlantic Kiwi Kuisine’s Eisenhower and preservatives, trans fats, appeal to Americans’ desire sweet pies is key lime, which region. He said he hopes to Avenue location was strict- antibiotics and steroids, ac- for fast food, so Kiwi Kuisine’s is made with an Anzac Bis- expand to all Whole Foods in ly a bakery and distribution cording to Todd. meat pies come in microwave cuit crust, one of the most the United States in the next center. In addition to the “Pies are typically 1,000 and oven-safe bags and are popular cookies in New Zea- decade. He’s also looking into farmers’ markets, Todd dis- calories, just a little one, but stored in the freezer. To heat land and Australia. partnering with other busi- tributes his pies to various my pies are 500 calories,” Todd them, a person simply has to Todd and McGahey con- ness owners to open more coffee shops, breweries and said. “You can eat that every move the bagged pie from the stantly introduce new flavors Kiwi Pie Shop locations. grocery stores, primarily day and not feel bad. That’s freezer to the microwave and to the menu, always testing For more information Whole Foods Market. what I want. I want people heat it up for four minutes. them first with their neigh- about Kiwi pies and where to The Whole Foods part- eating my product every day Top sellers of Kiwi’s sa- bors in Old Town. find them, visit www.kiwi- nership has expanded over and feeling good about it. You vory pies are steak and “We have some awesome kuisine.com. Kiwi Kuisine’s 12 years in just can’t have more than one. cheese, roast lamb, chicken neighbors that love to be our [email protected]

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The holidays are a popu- lar time of year for people to get new pets. Some receive pets as a gift from a loved one, some are moved by the spirit of the season to adopt and others choose to take advantage of down time to introduce a new animal into the family. Now that the holiday sea- son is over, it’s time to start integrating your new house- mate into your household routine. Recognize that tran- sitioning from the rush of the holidays back into everyday life can be as stressful for a pet as it is for you. First, make sure your home is pet safe. Leave no dangling cords or wires, no small toys or choke hazards on the floor, no toxic plants and no candies or other foods within easy reach. If you haven’t already FILE IMAGE done so, make a vet ap- pet’s needs, rather than re- don’t have to go far and it’s Crate training is a key pointment so you can begin KIM act to an accident, which will easy in, easy out. Cats are part of housetraining any vaccinations, schedule your GILLIAM stress you both out. very sensitive when it comes new dog, as it gives you the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, Dogs will need to be on to the substrate used, so it ability to confine them when discuss any health concerns pet microchipped if they ar- a consistent walk schedule may take some experimenta- unsupervised. Make sure you and be made aware of any en’t already. based on their age. Be sure to tion to find what works. The give the dog an opportunity issues typical to your pet’s Next, you need to focus on reward them for doing their best way to start is with good to play, eat and eliminate be- breed or age. This also gives housebreaking or litter box business outside. Cats should quality litter. fore you crate them. Do not you a chance to ask for any training. This will require be introduced to their litter You will also want to focus use a crate for punishment so pet care and feeding advice patience, and you’ll need to boxes immediately, with two on three key areas: training, needed and have your new proactively anticipate your strategically placed so they socialization and exercise. SEE NEW PET | 10 ARTS HOMES CALENDAR Movie review Flower power January events hits the mean streets of NYC in "Un- Hybridizers are putting flowers powerfully to work. Head to story time, an art exhibit, a film screen- cut Gems." | Page 11 | Page 12 ing and more.| Page 19 10 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES PETS # 23910 NEW PET FROM | 9 For puppies, socialization during that it can provide a place of Combined Federal Campaign comfort and security where the first three months is critical. your dog can relax. Gently expose them to various 703-819-5240 Tails High Start obedience training [email protected] Cat Rescue and Adoption basics for dogs by teaching people, places and situations. As they www.tailshigh.org them commands like “sit,” reach six months, you can introduce “down” and “stay” using treats and praise as re- them to as many new people and wards. Look for a trainer or situations as possible. ... Give them classes to start formal obe- treats and praise to help make each dience training. For puppies, socialization new experience a positive one.” during the first three months – Kim Gilliam, is critical. Gently expose co-owner, Frolick Dogs them to various people, plac- es and situations. As they reach six months, you can and help reduce destructive, Enjoy this time getting introduce them to as many boredom-related behavior. to know your new pet. It new people and situations If the holiday pet is join- may take several weeks for as possible, such as people in ing other animals in the their personality to shine uniforms, babies, toddlers, household, introduce the through, but if you provide elderly people, physically pets to each other slowly in a consistency in what you ex- Darling challenged people, car rides, controlled environment. Re- pect of them and focused elevators and stairs. Give ward the pets with treats and time together, they will re- Drax them treats and praise to praise when they are behav- lax into their new environ- His “wink” help make each new experi- ing well in each other’s pres- ment and form a lifelong will melt your ence a positive one. ence but be ready to separate bond with you. heart as Drax Exercising your pet prop- them at the first signs of fills your erly from the start with fo- stress. Just remember, it may The writer co-owns Frolick home with cused play time, walks, scent take time for the resident pet Dogs, an indoor dog gym love. He and activities and more will to accept the new addition on in Alexandria, with her his brother have huge health benefits their home turf. husband, Kevin Gilliam. Groot will make 2020 a fantastic year!

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Very few movies really get inside the edgy, exhilarating, heart-stopping, self-destruc- tive mindset of the hardcore gambler. There’s "The Cincinnati Kid," "Rounders” and the one- two punch of 1974 classics "California Split" and "The Gambler." Add “Uncut Gems” to the short list. Josh and Benny Safdie's kinetic, electric, pulse-quick- ening, harrowing and brutally intense "Uncut Gems” is one of the most authentic deep dives into the world of gambling ad- diction ever put on film. Adam Sandler's perfor- mance as a New York jeweler with a variety of voracious appetites, who has spent PHOTO/ most of his adult life trying Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner. to beat the bookies, ranks right up there with the work or mess up a business deal. The precise time period is Oh, Kev. You don't know camera plunges into the of Steve McQueen, Edward "Uncut Gems" is set in the an integral part of the story, Howard. depths of a diamond mine – Norton, Matt Damon and recent past – 2012 to be exact allowing retired Boston Celtic Garnett goes on to have a and a man's colonoscopy. The James Caan in the aforemen- – in . Sandler's great to play a monster game, and he truly dialogue often overlaps, with tioned Gambling Movie Hall Howard Ratner is a hulking, heightened version of himself. believes it's because the opal two or more people talking of Fame. goateed, leather-jacketed, Garnett is nothing short has magic powers. He's going over one another, like over- It might just be the best bling-wearing jeweler who of sensational. It's one of the to hang onto the opal just a caffeinated characters in a dramatic performance by an makes no bones about who best pieces of acting by an little while longer. film. actor in all of 2019. We’ll see he is – he’s a hustler through athlete in recent movie his- Howard, who's just as Things get ugly in more if the Oscars think so too. and through. tory. bonkers as Garnett and is ways than one. As played with "Uncut Gems" is part Whether Howard is be- The plot revolves around increasingly powerless to raw, ferocious intensity by psychological thriller, part hind the counter of his Di- the eponymous uncut gem, stop his life from spiraling Sandler, Howard is not with- black comedy and part dys- amond District store trying a stone studded with black out of control, makes a huge out his charms and charisma, functional extended family to sell a gaudy chain with a opals, newly arrived from bet contingent on the Celtics but he never asks us to like drama – and it works well as hideously bedazzled Furbie, Ethiopia. Howard thinks it winning and Garnett scor- him. He doesn't really even each. It has the urgent look smooth things over with could be worth maybe a mil- ing a ridiculous amount of ask that of his wife, his three and jagged style of "Mean his wife, Dinah (Idina Men- lion dollars when he puts it points and grabbing a ton of children or the girlfriend he Streets"-era . zel), or his mistress, Julia up for auction in a few days. rebounds. claims to love. He even under- It clearly has the director’s (Julia Fox), ditch a couple of But when Garnett and his en- If it hits, Howard will be stands why his bookie, who blessing too, given his credit menacing tough guys or sell tourage visit Howard's store home free – at least for now. also happens to be a member as a producer. a story to the bookie who while the Celtics are in town If it doesn't, he's dead. of his extended family, might “Uncut Gems” is the story says time is running out and to take on the Knicks, Gar- The are have to kill him. of a man who is in a constant Howard better come through nett is instantly mesmerized big proponents of in your This is Howard's world. state of anxiety. Lurking with the cash, this guy is al- by the opal and asks if he can face filmmaking. One gets If you can't keep up or you around every corner is the ways on the run in one form borrow it for a few days. He'll the feeling they'd almost be can't bear to see him going very real possibility he'll be or another. even let Howard hang on to disappointed if a few people down, then get out of the caught having an affair, get He can barely keep up his NBA championship ring didn't walk out of their mov- way. He's not asking any- beaten up by a bookie's thugs with his own lies. as collateral. ie. In "Uncut Gems," their one's permission. 12 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES IN BUSINESS SINCE 1987 Flower power: what it means today

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techpainting.com 14 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View New year, new decade Opinion 2020. “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” The year we have just entered sounds futuristic and hip. Math- ematicians must be overjoyed, numerologists ecstatic. - Thomas Jefferson The last double number year was 1919, right after the end of World War I and in the midst of the great flu pandemic. Base- ball fans know it as the year of the “Black Sox” scandal, when eight Chicago White Sox players threw the World Series and were banned from baseball. It was the year the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees – launching the “Curse of the Bambino.” While 2020 sounds like it might be a lucky number, 1919 defi- nitely was not. The best thing about 1919 was that it gave way to the roaring ‘20s. Years seldom stand alone. The 20th century probably had three that are remembered for themselves, apart from their de- cades: 1917, 1945 and 1968. So the chances that 2020 is a year for the ages is unlikely. Decades, however, are another matter. We tend to make sense of them in hindsight for their overall characteristics. In the United States, the 1950s were years of calm and rapid economic expansion, along with civil rights discord. The 1960s were years of strife on all fronts: a major war, three devastating political assassinations, campus protests, race riots and the explo- Your Views sion of the drug culture. The ‘70s were malaise, record inflation and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The ‘80s started with a severe eco- nomic recession, but ended with a booming economy that lasted Driving on the new throughout most of the ‘90s. They were years of relative peace and prosperity. The 2000s were 9/11, our response to an increased Seminary Road is a pleasure terrorist threat and the great financial meltdown of 2008. The decade we just finished is still too fresh to fully analyze. To the editor: enced some of the best practices in traffic Though the economy is booming now, for most of the 2010s Regarding the recent changes to Semi- and pedestrian management, particular- economic growth was slow as we struggled to recover from the nary Road, I would like to thank the city’s ly in the Netherlands and Germany, I am financial crisis. Perhaps the 2010s will be remembered as the de- leadership for providing us more than just pleased to see they are used here to good cade of political anger, which began with Obamacare, the sub- crosswalks and bike lanes, but a road that effect in our world class city. The well- sequent rise of the tea party and the Republican landslide in the leads to safer and less stressful outcomes thought-out design left ample room for 2010 elections and ended with President Donald Trump and the for everyone who uses it. large vehicles and fosters the safety that Democratic landslide in the 2018 mid-term elections. Or perhaps Over the last year I followed the our environmentally attuned and health the 2010s will be recalled for seemingly incessant mass shoot- many public hearings and discussions conscious citizens have long sought – ings. Or maybe for the opioid crisis. to change Seminary Road. But I was safe streets, sidewalks and attention to What will the decade of the 2020s bring, both in our country quite surprised when I used it. Travel- speed limits – all in a heavily congested and city? ing westbound from Quaker Lane going region and city. Nationally, a lessening of our partisan divide seems unlike- up the hill toward the Seminary was Today, many of our citizens are eschew- ly. Though most Americans say they want less political toxicity, quick and efficient even while travel- ing cars for other modes of transportation: strife fuels the political and influence-making power of many, ling behind a bus. walking, biking, even scooters. And if we leading them to continue throwing fuel on the fire. We moved at the posted 25 mph speed want to reduce congestion and foster safe- One thing is sure: Technological advances, particularly in the limit with no issues. What a pleasure it was ty, we must consider their needs as well. realm of artificial intelligence, will continue reshaping the way we to see other drivers also travelling within I hope that this route can be an example live in the 2020s. But questions abound: Will our current econom- the speed limit. Driving on the new layout to neighboring jurisdictions of what hap- ic prosperity last? Will we avoid a new major war? Will another gave me a sense of calm, as I no longer need pens when there is thoughtful design and decade pass without the use of atomic weapons? Will we avoid a to contend with cars speeding or making discourse among residents toward a mutu- climate catastrophe? last minute lane changes. Seminary is now ally beneficial end. In Alexandria, the decade of the 2010s also ended on a partic- nice and easy. -Rudolfo Rojas, ularly discordant note, with many contentious issues dividing our Having travelled widely and experi- Alexandria city. Disturbingly, age seemed to be a fault line, with a majority of older residents resisting changes being made, while younger The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the SEE OUR VIEW | 16 endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JANUARY 2, 2020 | 15

Is our city manager overpaid? The Business Plan To the editor: at home, but the T&ES director is with Bill Reagan I’m responding to the letter from stuck in a snowplow someplace. Townsend “Van” Van Fleet – “Be Moreso than the city manager, this more prudent with city resources” – position is responsible for correctly in the Dec. 12 Alexandria Times. anticipating a winter storm's char- Great expectations Because our city manager is acteristics to gauge the proper road Our region is humming. You broadband capacity to Alexandria. directly appointed by city coun- treatment, e.g., sand versus brine can’t walk or ride down a street That strategy is developing an un- cil, comparing his salary with versus rock salt. without noticing cranes and dodg- derground fiber network that will presidential appointees is more On those decisions sits the abil- ing construction crews. These are, enable Alexandria businesses and appropriate than with the feder- ity of the city and metro area to for better or worse, the trappings of residents to receive the fastest In- al government's senior executive function the following day, with prosperity. ternet connectivity in the country. service. Cabinet secretaries, the far-reaching implications. For ex- In addition to our talented work- Ground was just broken for the White House chief of staff, Envi- ample, one day of shutdown op- force and strategic location, one of Potomac Yard Metro Station that ronmental Protection Agency’s erations costs the federal gov- the selection criteria for Amazon will further the development of the administrator, Office of Manage- ernment alone an estimated $90 and Virginia Tech choosing National Potomac Yard community as well as ment and Budget director, United million. Refuse, recycling, road re- Landing/Alexandria was the atten- the world-class Virginia Tech Inno- Nations ambassador and U.S. trade pair, E-scooter policy, among other tion our region pays to vation Campus. It’s hard representative are all paid the things, all come under T&ES, so I its infrastructure. to exaggerate the tangible same base salary, which in fiscal was surprised the director is not The dust, noise and and reputational impact year 2019 was $210,700 annually. better paid. detours might strain that scholastic stature will But let's not fool ourselves: Nevertheless, Van Fleet's letter our patience, but with have on Alexandria and the Running a city of Alexandria's size raises a compelling question that city foresight, we can bear Commonwealth of Virgin- requires a very high level of ad- council, which sets the city manager's with them and try to ia once that campus begins ministrative skill, especially since salary, should be held accountable for stay focused on the producing leading-edge we do not have an executive may- answering: Why are we paying our opportunities and talent and innovation. or the way D.C. does. An effective city manager so much more than a enhancements they With the Metro com- city manager can save taxpayers cabinet secretary? How is overseeing will bring. Recall the BILL REAGAN pletion, the Potomac Yard millions of dollars by effectively a city of 150,000 on 15 square miles so congestion and commotion around community will flourish as a place managing city resources and can be much more complex and demanding our waterfront redevelopment, in- to live, learn, work, shop, stroll and worth every penny of a seemingly than running the Defense Depart- cluding the oft-voiced fear that Old play. Enthusiastic Potomac Yard exorbitant $300,000 annual salary. ment, or even a relatively small out- Town would become another Na- residents are engaged in planning The worst job in the list of sal- fit like the U.S. Labor Department, or tional Harbor. efforts including the Metro station, aries is our Transportation and our country's relations with 200 other Already, just in the first phase of community layout, amenities, paths Environmental Services director's. countries at the U.N.? that long-term project, we see that and greenspace. When a blizzard closes city hall, -Dino Drudi, the newly created open space ac- An estimated tens of thousands of most city department heads are Alexandria tually accentuates the significant jobs and billions of dollars of tax rev- character and charm of Alexandria. enue are expected to be generated on The subsequent phases will include this once-abandoned rail yard. The landscaping, promenades, and ame- new Metro station will also remove SBA programs help small businesses nities that lure locals and tourists thousands of vehicles from one of the alike to savor Alexandria’s historic most crowded corridors in our city. To the editor: myself, many of us leave military waterfront setting. We can anticipate some angst as I was happy to see that Con- service without much of a network Old Town North likewise has popular big box stores are closed and gress increased funding to the U.S. outside the military community. bustled with cranes and construc- their current space becomes mixed Small Business Administration’s Programs through the SBA like tion, and more projects are ahead. use development. The expectation entrepreneurial development pro- SCORE provide the much-need- Earlier eyesore buildings and vacant is that many of them will relocate to grams by more than $21 million ed training wheels and rudder to lots now provide upscale residential, the ground level of commercial and in its 2020 government spending make our business aspirations a grocery, retail and dining options. residential buildings nearby. plan: “Consolidated Appropria- reality. Upcoming plans call for OTN to be- Yes, we’re facing many of the tions Act, 2020,” H.R. 1158. This measure proves that Con- come an arts and cultural district frustrations that thriving commu- Taking the leap into entrepre- gress can get things done to help that includes a new performance nities predictably endure as growing neurship can be scary, but when small businesses. We are America’s theater. pains. But it’s thriving communities we have the resources and support job creators, but we can only con- Street crews seem to be every- that attract the most creative minds we need, it can soften the landing. tinue to support our economy with where in the city. The silver lining to and talent and continue to flourish Most of us didn’t go to business the help of resources like the ones our having to endure those detours as exciting places to live. Alexandria school and have no formal training the SBA provides. I hope to see and delays is that, while they’re indeed has great expectations. in how to run a business, so we rely even more increased attention to tending to sewer or transporta- on free and low-cost resources like our needs in the future. tion-related digs, they’re leveraging The writer is executive director the ones provided through the SBA. -Matthew P. Banks, those underground projects to also of the Alexandria Small Business Additionally, for veterans like Alexandria install conduit and fiber to bring Development Center. 16 |JANUARY 2, 2020 OUT OF THE ATTIC ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] The bright lights of Alexandria Missy Schrott In the April 14, 1956 edi- According to contemporary Editor tion of the circus trade pa- reports, Namath played well, [email protected] per The Billboard, notice throwing for 113 yards and Margaret Stevens is posted that Frank Wirth leading his team to 13 points Sales Director signed a contract to pro- in one half of work. In the end [email protected] duce the annual Kena Tem- though, the Oilers won the Patrice V. Culligan ple Shriner’s Circus at the contest, 21-16. Less than four Publisher Emerita George Washington High years later, Namath would [email protected] School Football stadium. lead the Jets to a shocking up- The paper noted that Wirth set of the Colts in EDITORIAL promised Alexandra 20 acts III. Cody Mello-Klein and that units of the De- While Namath’s career Reporter & Photographer partment of Defense would took off after his appearance [email protected] augment the cast. at G.W. High School stadium,

Luke Anderson Wirth agreed to three days the fortunes of the stadium Intern of performances, starting on PHOTO/ HISTORICAERIALS.COM reversed. In 1969, the same [email protected] June 21 of that year. Alexandria The football stadium at G.W. High School. year that Namath and the ADVERTISING residents at the time would not Jets won the Super Bowl, the have been surprised, as three to increase the seating ca- came to the by then aging stadium discontinued night Deb Riley [email protected] ring circuses were a regular pacity from 11,500 to 15,000. stadium in 1965. Shortly games due to falling atten- event at the George Washing- As the Shriner’s Temple after signing his then re- dance and disorderly crowds. Marty DeVine ton High School Stadium. Circus showed, activities in cord-breaking $427,000 rook- The next decade, all Alex- [email protected] Built in 1935, the stadi- the stadium weren’t limited ie contract, made andria high schoolers were Margaret Stevens um originally seated 5,000 to high school football. In his debut at the moved to T.C. Williams, and [email protected] spectators. The stadium 1949, a game between Quan- G.W. High School stadium on G.W. High School was repur- Patrice V. Culligan also had lights, allowing the tico Marine base and Vir- Aug. 7 in a preseason game posed as George Washington [email protected] school to host high school ginia Tech was attended by against the Houston Oilers, Junior High, which didn’t President Harry Truman and now the Tennessee Titans. Tina Franco football games on Friday have the same demands for Office Administrator nights. Seats were upgraded other notable figures. Tru- The big occasion meant spectator seating capacity as [email protected] from wooden bleachers to man was ostensibly in town that the stadium was tempo- its predecessor. concrete structures that sup- to participate in Alexandria’s rarily expanded to seat 25,000, GRAPHIC DESIGN ported wooden seats on steel Bicentennial Anniversary with bleachers being brought Out of the Attic is Lyvian Sieg frames. In 1949, the Chamber festivities. in for the game, which doubled provided by the Office of [email protected] of Commerce spent $37,000 An even bigger crowd as a Kena Temple fundraiser. Historic Alexandria.

CONTRIBUTORS Mara Benner OUR VIEW FROM | 14 city leaders have swung the environment. arts destination this decade? Alexa Epitropoulos pendulum far the other way, Will the 2020s be re- Will the Amazon/Virginia Kim Gilliam residents embraced a trans- taking advantage of the membered in Alexandria Tech campuses transform Elizabeth Holm formation of our city. strong economy to launch for mass flooding, making our city into something un- Because Alexandria’s tax as much economic develop- our destruction of wetlands recognizable? Sarah Liu base skewed so heavily to ment as possible. Rapid de- and overbuilding seem Alexandrians, hold onto Louise Krafft residential over commer- velopment has been priori- short-sighted? Will the your hats, because for better Jim McElhatton cial development after the tized over everything else, North Old Town arts dis- or for worse, the 2020s are Dr. Vivek Sinha financial meltdown, our including protecting the trict turn Alexandria into an unlikely to be dull. Jordan Wright

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Weekly Words DEATH NOTICES VERNON W. BEARD (99), formerly of Alexandria, Dec. 18, 2019 OPAL BEVERLY (94), formerly of Alexandria, Dec. 28, 2019 MARY BOLEY (91), of Alexandria, Dec. 17, 2019 CARL DUTZMAN (89), of Alexandria, Nov. 28, 2019 JAY R. GEMSKI (52), of Alexandria, Dec. 12, 2019 ROLAND LINDHURST (34), formerly of Alexandria, Dec. 25, 2019 ALVIN R. POLLARD (72), of Alexandria, Dec. 20, 2019 HERBY ROBERTSON (81), of Alexandria, Dec. 16, 2019 TROY E. RUTKOFSKE (45), of Alexandria, Dec. 27, 2019 RITA SWEENEY (94), formerly of Alexandria, Dec. 14, 2019 Solutions from two weeks ago weeks two Solutions from

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NOISE FROM | 4 substantive changes pro- “For example, there are to enforcement. the most necessary piece of a posed that are not well dis- some restrictions on the noise The city proposed to in- changing ordinance for both another, according to the closed in the materials put that animals can make, but crease fines for noise vi- policymakers and residents. draft ordinance. out to the public.” whoever was writing the pro- olations. First violations “The key is clarity. We can The city’s proposed chang- In October, the city orga- posal managed to garble the would increase from a $50 to deal with the policy ques- es aim to address a lot of code nized public meetings and language such that if you read $100 fine; second violations tions, but more than any- sections, but the process and provided an online forum for it literally, people are now re- would increase from a $100 thing, I want to make sure procedure behind the initia- community input in order to sponsible for ensuring that to $250 fine and third viola- we have an ordinance that is tive has left some residents educate residents on poten- wild animals on their property tions would increase from a clear, that is easy to enforce,” and business owners asking tial changes. are not making noise,” Silver- $250 to $500 fine. Wilson said. “Ambiguity is for clarity. However, the language smith said. “I seriously doubt Staff is still working to craft what breeds litigation, so I’d “The concern comes down behind certain new restric- that that’s what’s intended.” a comprehensive and easily like to arrive at an ordinance to the process, on more than tions creates more confusion Other aspects of the pro- enforceable ordinance that that doesn’t have that ambi- one level,” Silversmith said. than understanding, Silver- posed changes are clear, es- protects quality of life, Wilson guity in it.” “On one level, there are some smith said. pecially those that pertain said. However, clarity remains [email protected] Classifieds

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CALENDAR BOONE FROM | 5 of players and coaching staff. ball, so he would acknowledge He went on to teach physical his players whenever the op- JANUARY 4 JANUARY 18 In 2000, Disney released education and driver’s educa- portunity presented itself.” STORY TIME FOR LITTLE HIS- “A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO the film “Remember the Ti- tion at T.C. Williams. As a coach Boone chal- TORIANS Bring little learners to the LOVE AND MURDER” A distant Alexandria Black History Museum heir to a family fortune sets out to tans,” a dramatization of the In the years after his time lenged and pushed his players, for cultural stories and creative craft speed up the line of succession by events of the legendary 1971 as head coach, Boone en- school and community to be activities that introduce world history using a great deal of charm – and a season, with Denzel Wash- joyed golfing and taking his better, to respect people re- and folklore. Explore the museum dash of murder. This Tony Award-win- exhibits afterward to learn about local ning musical comedy is a murderous ington playing Boone. boat up the Potomac River gardless of their race. His leg- black history. All ages are welcome, romp filled with unforgettable music, Boone’s players haven’t alongside family and former acy lives on, even if the work but the event is most suitable for chil- non-stop laughs and show-stopping dren 3 to 6 years old. performances. Shows run through forgotten the values he taught players, who he remained isn’t done yet, White said. Time: 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 8. them: respect, responsibility close with up until his death, “[His] legacy, to me, would Location: Alexandria Black History Time: Wednesday through Saturday and, for White, punctuality. Harris said. be one of respect because to Museum, 902 Wythe St. at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Information: alexandriava.gov/shop Location: Little Theatre of Alexan- During one memorable “It was like we were a big him it didn’t matter what you dria, 600 Wolfe St. incident, White recalled how family,” Harris said. “We looked like, who you were. JANUARY 10 Information: www.thelittletheatre. he was running late to the would call the guys and they You have to learn to respect com DEL RAY ARTISANS’ TANGER- team bus on game day. Out- would call to see how he was one another. … And that goes INE ART EXHIBIT Join Del Ray JANUARY 19 side the bus, White shouted doing. He would always ask beyond football,” White said. Artisans for Tangerine, an art exhibit to Boone that he was going about certain ones on the Boone is predeceased by exploring the color and all it rep- APOTHECARY MUSEUM GEEK resents. Like most other orange hues, TOUR: BEHIND THE SCENES to grab his equipment that he team. He was like a father his wife Carol, who died in tangerine is associated with energy, If the regular 30-minute tour of had left in his car. But when type figure.” March, and his daughter, youth and happiness. It has also been the Apothecary Museum just isn’t the love interest in popular songs and enough, this tour should be perfect. he turned around, the buses Up until recently, Boone Donna Dulaney, who died in is said to stimulate the joyful energy Spend more time touring the museum had started driving away. and players from the 1971 2014. Boone is survived by his of the inner child. This juried exhibit with an expert guide, including the “I thought he was jok- team travelled to college cam- daughters Sharon Henderson features art from local area artists rarely open basement and third floor and is guaranteed to bring warmth of the historic pharmacy. The tour is ing, so I kind of stood there puses, telling their story and of Alexandria and Monica and brightness to the wintry days of recommended for adults only. Ad- laughing, and they made a speaking about the unifying Merritt of Plymouth, Mich- January. The exhibit runs through vance purchase is recommended due left turn on King Street and power of sports. Through it igan, six grandchildren and Feb. 2. to limited space. Time: Thursdays and Sundays noon Time: 11 a.m. to noon kept going,” White said. “I’m all, Boone always acknowl- two great granddaughters. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturdays noon Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- looking like, ‘He’ll come edged his players, White said. Boone is one of four mem- to 9 p.m. ecary Museum, 105 S. Fairfax St. back. He’s gotta come back. “I asked, ‘Coach, why do bers of the legendary 1971 Location: 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave. Information: apps.alexandriava.gov/ Information: www.delrayartisans.org Calendar I’m the starting quarter- you do that all the time.’ And Titans to die in 2019. Julius back.’ And he didn’t.” one of his little sayings is, Campbell, 65, captain of the JANUARY 12 HOPPY HOUR: MEDITATION White now tells his chil- ‘Well, a jockey should always team, died on Jan. 25; Yoast, WITH BUNNIES Head to Lost Boy FILM SCREENING OF “OUR Cider along with a fluffle of Lion- dren that story to remind acknowledge his horse,’” 94, died on May 23; and Petey ALEXANDRIA” In the film “Our Alex- headed Bunnies visiting from Tripple them always to be on time. White said. “… If you’ve won Jones, 65, fullback, died on andria,” directed by Robin Hamilton, Springs Farm for Hoppy Hour, a two artists from Alexandria revisit a 45-minute "bunny experience," which Boone was fired as head championships, you didn’t July 1. town’s segregated past and tell the includes a short, guided meditation coach in 1979 for his treatment get there because you ran the [email protected] story of family, friendship, loss and focused on extending peoples’ love love through their historical dollhous- for their pets to themselves and one es. Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award another. The session will also include winning journalist, television host, bunny snuggling and education. In- SUFFRAGE FROM | 6 has strived to highlight fe- organization to help and in- moderator and writer. cluded in the ticket is a post-practice Time: 3 to 5 p.m. beverage, either cider or non-alcohol- male composers throughout spire women now and in the Location: Lyceum, 201 S. Washing- ic, house-made apple juice. Space the celebration city-wide. the symphony’s 2019-2020 future. ton St. is limited. Sessions occur on Jan. 19 Members include the Amer- season. Miller said that at Converse said she hopes Information: www.alexandriava.gov/ and 26. Lyceum Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ican Association of Univer- least one of the compos- that “Alexandria Celebrates Location: Lost Boy Cider, 317 Hooffs sity Women and the League ers featured this season has Women can inspire even JANUARY 17 TO 26 Run Dr. of Women Voters, as well as ties to the women’s suffrage more generations because Information: www.lostboycider.com WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK various libraries, schools and movement. we’re proud of this city and For 10 days and two weekends, 70 JANUARY 23 art groups. Moving forward with the women and men who restaurants in Alexandria will offer a “January and February are their nonprofit organization, have made inroads here.” $35 three-course dinner for one or a THIRD ANNUAL CIVIL WAR $35 dinner for two. Thirty-five restau- LECTURE SERIES The Athenaeum going to be critical months Miller said she hopes to use For Converse and Miller, rants will also offer lunch menus at is holding its third annual Civil War because most of the organi- this year to raise funds and honoring the suffragists holds $15 or $22 per person in addition lecture series exploring various facets to the dinner specials. Brunch lovers of this tumultuous time for both Alex- zations are now in their 2020 plan events, “and then after great importance because of can enjoy brunch menus for $15 or andria and the nation. The first lec- year and they’ll be laying that, it could go anywhere.” the barriers they broke. $22 per person at more than a dozen ture is “Stories of Triumph and Loss” out all their programs and Although there are sev- “[For women these days,] restaurants. New Alexandria Winter from Executive Director of the Carlyle Restaurant Week participants include House Andrea Tracey. She will explore everything like that,” Miller eral organizations devoted the doors are wide open,” Augie's Mussel House and Beer Gar- the histories of the nurses, doctors, said. “That’s why we’ve been to women already in place, Miller said. “To me, the suf- den, The Study at Morrison House, stewards, soldiers and Alexandria res- working with them for the Miller said she would like fragettes made that all hap- Rus Uz – Alexandria and Mai Thai. idents who found themselves at the Returning participants include Colum- Carlyle House property and the Man- last three or four months in to see an organization that pen; [they] gave us the right bia Firehouse, Del Ray Café, Jackson sion House Hotel in what was known order to make sure that they branches out and touches to vote, so therefore, we felt 20, The Majestic, Sunday In Saigon, as the Mansion House Hospital during Theismann's Restaurant and Urbano the Civil War. Lectures also occur on do something that celebrates many different aspects of Al- we have power or that we 116. This event lasts until Jan. 26. Feb. 27 and March 26. women.” exandria women’s lives and could change things or do Time: All day Time: 7 to 8 p.m. One member is the Alex- rights. She has hope that Al- things within the systems Location: Throughout Alexandria Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Information: www.AlexandriaRestau- Prince St. andria Symphony Orchestra. exandria Celebrates Women that existed.” rantWeek.com Information: www.nvfaa.org Music Director James Ross could become an umbrella [email protected] 20 |JANUARY 2, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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