Vol. 11, No. 35 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper August 27, 2015 Alexandria’s newest National Historic Landmark George Washington Masonic National Memorial owns Photo/Chris Teale special place in history T.C. Williams football program leaders have raised concerns about the press box at Parker-Gray Stadium, which has been declared un- By Chris teale safe for use by Alexandria City Public Schools and is set to be re- placed as part of a wider renovation plan for the stadium. It had been 30 years since Alexandria last had one of its historic sites designated as a A pressing problem National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, and the August 4 designation at T.C. Williams of the George Washington Ma- sonic National Memorial came on an auspicious date of its sports stadium? own: the 262nd anniversary of Some connected to T.C. and coaches, and some of those George Washington becoming football criticize ongoing involved with the Titans pro- a Master Mason. press box closure gram are displeased, errone- The towering 333-foot struc- ously accusing the city of con- ture joins the Old and Historic By Chris teale demning the structure. District, Christ Church, Gerald As the players, coaches, par- A report prepared for ACPS R. Ford House, Freedom House ents and boosters of T.C. Wil- in September 2014 and provid- and Gadsby’s Tavern as na- liams prepare for another high ed to the Times states that the tional historic landmarks, and school football season, there bleachers and press box suffer while the date of its designation stands a structure at the top of from a number of structural was a coincidence of history, it the bleachers at Parker-Gray deficiencies in the foundations came at the end of a years long Stadium deemed unsafe for and steel framing supports. application process. use by Alexandria City Public The report goes on to say that a The memorial was funded Schools and locked: the stadi- number of bolts that attach the entirely by donations from the Photo/Chris Teale um’s press box. steel frame to the foundation Masonic community, with ev- months after the 200th anni- spectators turning out to watch Not just a workspace for have corroded, while cross- ery Lodge in the United States versary of Washington’s birth the parade instead of an antici- reporters covering games at bracing has also been damaged, contributing to the costs of — February 22. pated 150,000, the memorial the school, the press box has a likely by vehicle damage. construction, and it was dedi- At the time, The Washing- was received enthusiastically by number of other functions dur- cated at a lavish ceremony on ton Post reported that in spite ing football season for teams SEE Press BOx | 6 May 12, 1932, less than three of rain that day and just 20,000 SEE Memorial | 5 GRAND OPENING ~Coming soon! Friday, September 4 • Potomac Yard ~ Corner of Glebe and Rt. 1 2 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING School board hires firm in redistricting effort The Alexandria City School online tools for residents to presented a tailored plan that Board hired an independent come up with their own ways considered our outreach re- consulting firm Monday to as- to draw up districts. quirements in Alexandria.” sist the school system in its The redistricting plan “The school board wants effort to redraw elementary marks the first time since to make sure that changes to school districts this fall. 1999 that city officials have school districts are balanced Alexandria-based J.R. Re- redrawn school boundaries. against budget and capacity so- ingold & Associates, Inc. will Since then, enrollment in city lutions and fit with the ACPS help Alexandria City Public public schools has increased Strategic Plan,” said school Schools officials form a com- by more than 3,200 students. board chairwoman Karen mittee of parents and other “The redistricting steer- Graf. “Most importantly, redis- residents to work alongside ing committee was particu- tricting needs to contribute to a school board members and larly impressed with Rein- vision for academic excellence staff throughout the process. gold’s wealth of experience, for our division. We look for- The firm also will help craft track record working with ward to working with Reingold the redistricting proposals for neighboring school districts and our community to accom- the committee to discuss. and their strong community plish this goal.” Reingold has previ- engagement program,” said Schools officials will an- ously worked on redistrict- school board member Steph- nounce a schedule of public ing in both Arlington Pub- anie Kapsis, who is chair- meetings and hearings on re- ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK lic Schools and D.C. Public woman of the steering com- districting in October. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK Schools and has developed mittee, in a statement. “They - Erich Wagner

ACPS announces slate of new assistant principals Alexandria City Public School, where she had been At Jefferson-Houston School, Schools officials announced the serving as an administrative Kelly Davis, previously dean of appointment of a dozen new as- intern. students at T.C. Williams, will sistant principals, as well as a Crawley appointed two serve as an assistant principal, number of academic principals new assistant principals at while Sara Sims, a former spe- and deans last week. 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Press box FROM | 1 was sent to the school board for box under city code were found, will include a new turf field, of-the-art. We come here and we approval, Superintendent Alvin and so it has not been officially renovations to the bleachers, look at ours and it’s [closed], you Schools spokeswoman Helen Crawley immediately took the condemned. T.C. Williams ath- the possible installation of can’t even get in it.” Lloyd said the press box was decision to close the press box letic director Steve Colantuoni floodlights and improvements The condition of the press used during the 2014 football on safety grounds. declined to comment. to the concessions options. Ac- box came up for discussion at a season only by the stadium clock A temporary press box was ACPS has set aside $70,000 cording to a quarterly project work session of the Alexandria operator and ACPS principal on purchased and put in place dur- in the 10-year Capital Improve- status report dated May 14, City School Board in January assignment Mark Eisenhour, ing the spring sports season. ment Plan budget to replace the 2015, $21,070 has been spent 2014, as part of a presentation who acted as the announcer that City spokesman Craig Fifer said press box, as part of wider im- to date on the temporary press and question-and-answer session season. She said when the report that no citations against the press provements to the stadium that box, with $13,140 in open pur- with then-director of educational chase orders. facilities William Finn. He said That temporary press box is at the time he was uneasy about set to be wheeled into place ahead the press box’s use during the of the Titans’ first home game 2013 season, when it was still against Westfield on September fully operational. 19, according to ACPS officials, “I will tell you, I’m very con- and will be stationed behind one cerned about the safety of the of the end zones. But given the current press box,” Finn said. “I unique nature of football, some think we took a huge, all capi- connected to the problem say the tals, underlined, bold, italicized temporary structure and its loca- risk using the press box.” tion will cause more prob- In response, school lems than it solves. board member Justin “The opposing Keating questioned team’s coaches are why the box was in the press box, used at all when it they need to be in has been deemed “The Hermitage is the press box to call unsafe, and that plays,” said Titans any discussion about where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree football booster Andy a new one should not found my family.” Hall. “One of the really preclude the old structure —Helena Scott Lifestyle You Deserve tough things is as an offensive from being closed. play-caller, you need to be able Finn noted at the work session iscover why many people like you have come to call to see from up there and you’re that the T.C. Williams Boosters the Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new radioing down to the field what and the football team’s booster Dlifestyle with an array of services and amenities. the [defensive] coverages are, club raised $30,000 towards a which is a huge part of the game. new press box, and that Alexan- The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, Right now, our football minds dria-based Simpson Commer- who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple don’t see how that’s going to be cial Real Estate Services had Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can good at all. Even just running designed a new one. Finn added the play clock, your ability to see that the cost would total closer to now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare if it’s at the other end from the $100,000. Donald Simpson, Jr., time, Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the end zone and the referee’s trying president of Simpson Develop- beauty salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers to stop the clock, the clock op- ment Company, Inc., did not re- mail. Our residents also rave about our superb dining service, erator’s going to be challenged.” turn requests for comment. our courteous and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring In addition to its role in help- Money also is provided for ing coaches from both teams, floodlights at Parker-Gray Sta- and security that comes with living at the Hermitage. Hall said the press box being in dium, and Hall expressed con- such a dilapidated condition and cerns that with the ongoing de- You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care unavailable for use sends the bate about their installation, it is and supportive services are available right here, if you ever wrong image to visiting teams, possible that the package of im- need them. especially as first-year head provements could be delayed, in coach Marc Matthie and his as- spite of ACPS promises that the h For more information, call 703-797-3814. sistants look to turn around the renovations would be complete Call Titans program. in approximately three years. “I think there are two things “Are we sure that we’re go- 703-797-3814 going on here,” Hall said. ing to do these capital improve- to schedule a tour “There’s the mechanics of the ments in three years or is that game, and then there’s the em- just a maybe?” he said. “Does of our beautifully Alexandria, VA barrassment when other schools this turn into five years? Then appointed come over. We went to [H.D. you’ve got the problem of hav- www.Hermitage-Nova.com Woodson High School] the oth- ing three bad years here for the apartments. er day and played, and looked at kids involved, it just doesn’t sit h their press box, and it was state- well with us.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM August 27, 2015 | 7

House with its piled high and mouth-watering sandwiches.” John ‘Big Al’ Severson dead at 73 Severson was known as a generous man, who never wished Severson owned Al’s for original owner Al Martino to see anyone go hungry at his Steakhouse in Del Ray after school, then bought the restaurant, even if they could not from 1965 onwards restaurant with his wife Patricia afford to pay, said business col- in 1965. It continued virtually leagues. As a reflection of this By Chris Teale unchanged in its layout and de- generosity, his family requested cor in spite of decades of growth that no flowers be sent in his John Severson, known to both in Del Ray and on Mount memory, but instead donations his friends and fellow residents Vernon Avenue, and remains a be made to ALIVE! Alexandria, of Alexandria as “Big Al” and neighborhood institution. a nonprofit that focuses on help- the owner of Al’s Steakhouse “It is with deep sadness and ing those in need in the city. on Mount Vernon Avenue, died respect that I share the entire Pat Miller, the treasurer of at his home August 15 after a city’s prayers and sympathies on the Del Ray Business Associa- yearlong battle with lung can- the passing of our dear friend, tion, has lived in the neighbor- cer. He was 73. Big Al,” Mayor Bill Euille wrote hood for several decades and Severson was born in Hawaii to Severson’s family and friends. knew Severson well. He said the on October 28, 1941, and soon “John always wore a big smile longevity of Severson and his after his birth moved to Alexan- in greeting his many dedicated business was what made him dria with his parents Elizabeth steak and cheese lovers, and his [Al’s Steakhouse] was the original, stand out, as well as the quality and Arthur, who was an officer Al’s Steak House has been an totally the original. He was here of the food he had on offer. in the U.S. Army. Severson at- institution on Mount Vernon Av- “[Al’s Steakhouse] was the tended George Washington High enue in Del Ray under his own- before anybody else. When I came here original, totally the original,” School, and after graduating be- ership since 1965. over 30 years ago, that was the place. It’s she said. “He was here before came a mail carrier for the Unit- “While The Avenue, Del Ray a major loss, one of our big historical anybody else. When I came here ed States Postal Service. and the city have evolved and people is no longer around. It’s very sad. over 30 years ago, that was the He first came across Al’s changed many times over the place. It’s a major loss, one of Steakhouse as a 12-year-old, decades, the one consistent fac- - Pat Miller, treasurer, Del Ray Business Association when he began cutting onions tor was Johnny and his Al’s Steak SEE Big Al | 9 Best Auto Loan in Town Financing up to 125% Rates as low as

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Book and a $10 gift card jail last week for their success- child with his parents’ colleagues there and the food, they enjoyed He put everybody else first and ful completion of a variety of from the Alexandria Police De- it and would tell their friends.” himself last.” to OWINNINGld Town Ace hardw PHOTOare educational programs at the partment. He said that its success Story added that with the Severson is survived by his Identify the photo below and where William G. Truesdale Adult owed much to the long-time resi- amount of change that Del Ray son John, daughter and son- it was taken for a chance to win. Detention Center. dents of Alexandria, who encour- has undergone and will continue in-law Lisa and David Swales Six inmates became the first aged others to look beyond the to undergo in the coming years, and their three children. He is To enter, email [email protected] with your to complete the new Thinking unchanged exterior. Al’s Steakhouse remains a cor- also survived by his sister Mary answer. One winner will be chosen at random from for a Change program, designed “It has been one of tthoseer nerstone of the community. Anna Severson, his brother the winning entries submitted before noon Tuesday. to prepare inmates for reentry things that if you’re news to Ali-a “If it wasn’t for businesses Arthur and their families. A A different photo and hint will be featured each week into the community upon their O exandria, you wouldn’t be able like his, we can pretty much funeral service was held last between now and the end of summer, so keep your eyes release. to appreciate it like those who beCucina rest assured Italiana that Del Ray& Bar Friday at Blessed Sacrament open as you meander around Alexandria! The program stresses con- COURTESY PHOTO have actually lived andd have would not have been [at] the Church, with a celebration of cepts like cognitive restructur- Inmates at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center prepare to a n o been a resident of AlexandriaNi top [of]residential home pur- his life to follow at a time yet to ing, improving social skills receive certificates marking their completion of a variety of education- for quite some time,” Story said. chases in the nation as it was be determined. and learning problem-solving al programs last week, from the new Thinking for a Change program, Modern Italian Cuisine in Where Am I? #11 aimed at preparing inmates for reentry into the community, to GED techniques. Among those who and food-services certifications.. Memorial ShirlingtonFROM | 5 And Village. Eyer said Experience the building the confluence of old and new as completed the program were also is significant from an archi- one of a number of projects in- Eric Buckner, Richard Butler, the ServSafe Food Protection Inmate Joseph Medina also an exceptional privateChef tribute Delian tectural DiPietro's standpoint, havingtakes been on cluding the George Washington Robert Jones, Rasheed Tate, Manager Certification program, was awarded a certificate mark- to [Washington] by a Italianprivate designedClassics by Americanusing fresh, architect Memorial Parkway that com- Ryan Wright and an inmate intended to prepare inmates for ing the successful completion group.” Harvey Wiley Corbett to reflect memorated the bicentennial of who asked not to be identified. strong candidates for restaurant of his GED exam. regional and seasonal ingredients.Washington’s birth. 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Source: raidsonline.com Friday Happy Hour now ‘til 9. SEE Memorial | 21 10 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES SCENE AROUND TOWN A rollicking D.C. comedy at Signature Theatre PHOTOS/MARGOT SCHULMAN ‘The Fix’ looks at politics’ Mark Evans (right) stars as up and seedy underbelly coming politician Cal Chandler in Signature Theatre’s hilarious pro- By Jordan Wright duction of “The Fix.” Lawrence Red- mond and Christine Sherrill (bot- Cal Chandler, son of suc- tom left) shine as Cal’s uncle and cessful politician Sen. Reed mother, the architects of his rise in Chandler, is not exactly a model politics, while Evans is no dramatic of statesmanship. He’s your typi- slouch either (bottom right). cal privileged Yale grad: a pot show business with money and a smoking, ex-Vietnam vet raised message? in a political family. Christine Sherrill lends Sound familiar? It’s just an alluring villainy to Vio- the first of many of parallels let, a woman who thrives on between Signature Theatre’s perks and power. In “Spin,” a production of “The Fix” and drunken self-examination solo the American political land- at a symbolically chosen van- scape. When Cal’s father dies ity table, she belts out a heart- in flagrante delicto amid a re- stopping message that defines election campaign, his mother her years stumping with her and uncle, the family’s politi- husband on campaign trails, cal advisor Grahame Chandler “It’s a rough ride on the back (Lawrence Redmond), plot a roads. You give it spin.” course to groom young Cal to “The Fix” gives us all the ele- take his place. And do they ments of a smash hit with book ever plot. and lyrics by John Dempsey, mu- Move over Shakespeare. sic by Dana P. Rowe and direc- There’s a new Lady Macbeth tion by Eric Schaeffer. Matthew in town and her name is Vio- Gardiner crafts the choreogra- let Chandler. To give you some phy and it is impressive, as is the idea, the show’s intro is “Let the eight-piece orchestra under Jon Games Begin,” which trumpets, Kalbfleisch. Setting the stage are “These are the games, the tools the combined efforts of Misha and the tricks.” Kachman’s scenic design and As Violet and Grahame caught up by reporters’ prob- pleasure of deja vu and schaden- role and he does not disappoint, Hannah Marsh’s clever projec- ply their considerable savvy to ing queries, warns the budding freude all in the same soup. Yes, nor does veteran performer Bob- tion design of incorporating TV transform the reluctant scion pol, “You must limit yourself we know what’s going to happen, by Smith as Cal’s late father who screens with news anchors that into a model of respectability, to three topics — the economy, and no, we still can’t turn away. returns from the grave to offer report on Cal’s soaring career we have a front row seat to the crime and taxes.” Mark Evans’ depiction of Cal advice to his wayward son. from councilman to governor. backroom wheeling and deal- “The Fix” is a scrumptious is spectacular — a super sexy, The second act brings Smith ing of a political campaign, concoction of jealousy, scandal blindingly handsome, breath- and Redmond together as Har- Through September 20 in the including a nefarious mobster, and infidelity — Will Gartshore, taking dancer and jaw-dropping vard alums sporting striped suits MAX at Signature Theatre, Anthony Gliardi, played with as Violet’s doomed lover, Bobby singer who earned his street cred and doing a mean soft shoe in 4200 Campbell Ave., Arling- distinction by Dan Manning. “Cracker” Barrel is terrific — in “The Book of Mormon.” As a hilarious vaudeville-style skit ton, VA 22206. 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Admission is free, seating available on a Information: 703-736-4399 or first-come, first-served basis. [email protected] Time: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Location: Market Square, 301 King St. AUTHORS’ BOOK SIGNING Information: 703-746-5592 AND RECEPTION Learn more about an extraordinary local Civil War September 6 veteran, Lewis Cass White, and his compiled papers and memorabilia Laughing Stock 9/5 - 9/26 at an authors’ signing and reception WALK WITH WASHINGTON A play within a play! Take a guided walking tour of locations for the book, “As I Remember.” The Coming soon in the heart of Old Town Alexandria publication, by Joseph and Sharon Laughing Stock gives associated with George Washington. Scopin, details White’s story and his audiences a backstage look Calendar Hear interesting vignettes about the collection, which was accidentally at a ragtag troupe of actors Commander-in-Chief of the Continental found by the authors while cleaning as they attempt to stage of Events out an elderly relative’s basement. Army and the first President. three productions: Hamlet, Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Time: 2 to 5 p.m. To have your event Location: Ramsay House Visitor Location: Fort Ward Museum & Charley’s Aunt, and Dracula. considered for our Center, 221 King St. Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. This show is a hectic and Information: danny_smith_rpe@ Information: 703-746-4848 or hilarious testament to calendar listings, msn.com www.fortward.org theaters everywhere. please email [email protected]. September 11 September 14 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 SPARK HEALTH AND FITNESS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST Now to August 30 Looking for a fun camp for the last week of summer? 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ACPS officials determined pass rate for English: writing “Certainly as we look at writ- team is also doing that for every need to know,” he said. “We’re yet excited for future after was down by 1 percentage point ing, we would look at writing school as well.” not necessarily going to be encouraging SOL scores from 71 percent in 2013-2014 specifically and working with In some areas and at some teaching to the test, but we’re go- to 70 percent in 2014-2015. our teachers and providing pro- schools, help is needed. At T.C. ing to focus on overall teaching. By Chris Teale Despite that slight downturn, fessional development in [that] Williams High School, the pass We have excellent teachers in Although Alexandria City schools officials remained bull- area, just like we would do with rates in English, and history and our building; we’re going to tap Public Schools made gains in ish on the improvements al- any curriculum area.” social sciences both dropped, into the potential of our students most subjects in state Standards ready made. “[These results are] show- while they held firm in Science and really just move us forward.” of Learning results released “We will continue to look ing a foundational, instructional and rose in mathematics. In Pass rates among English earlier this month, a closer look at all of our results and, within philosophy being executed,” spite of some numbers sliding, language learners at T.C. fell at the data shows some schools our instructional program, make -said schoolF boarde chairwomanb incoming principal Jesse Dingle considerably in the most recent need improvement in key areas. sure that we’re. 2making3 those Karen Graf. “That is evident .in remains1, unfazed. SOL results except for in math- ACPS saw gains in English:a adjustmentsn in targeted areas,” this data, even when you can “We’re going2 to 0continue1 to 5ematics, which saw a 4-percent- reading, history and socialJ sci- Superintendent Alvin Crawley disaggregate. 23 - Fande findb. areas1, that teach the curriculum; we’re go- ences and mathematics, but the told reporters at a press briefing.J anneed help. [Crawley] and2 his0 15ing to teach what the students SEE Schools | 13

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Schools FROM | 12 grade to the 10th grade, the ear- acceleration bloc that we put rates among students with place children where their level lier we can get them involved in in,” she said. “If your child is disabilities. of strengths is.” age point increase. Dingle said the program and the support that reading above grade level, they “Basically, when you have a Meanwhile, Charles Barrett that the school’s international is there, it will be huge for the go to acceleration bloc, where student in literacy who is reading Elementary School saw gains academy is crucial in making high school.” we’ll do higher reading strate- two [grades] below grade level, after placing a special educa- improvements, especially with One area where some schools gies. Then if you have to have you have to identify whether tion teacher present alongside Francis C. Hammond Middle improved is in special education, an intervention, we look at your that’s phonics or comprehen- a classroom teacher in English School set to open its own acad- particularly at Patrick Henry data and how you’re doing and sion,” said principal PreeAnn and Math classes, and believe it emy in September. Elementary School. Principal we establish goals we need to Johnson. “We really identified offers plenty to all students. “We have an excellent group Ingrid Bynum said she expects meet. We don’t see the children that for the kids in the upper “It allows us to have the of teachers in the academy and the school to be reaccredited, as a cookie-cutter: it’s each in- grades, it’s about comprehen- classroom teacher be an expert they’re going to be working hard and credits that in part to the dividual child’s goals and indi- sion and vocabulary. The pro- on content and a special educa- to make sure that when students relationships the school builds vidualized education plan.” gram really focused on where tion teacher be the expert on how come to us we’re going to get with parents and a strategy of Individualization is some- the student’s target disability is; we can ensure all students do it,” them reading and writing at a interventions. thing that has brought simi- the target area they need to work said principal Seth Kennard. high level and they’re going to “We actually changed the lar success at James K. Polk on in comprehension. Every kid “Having them in the same class improve,” Dingle said. “With instructional day — we do have Elementary School, which is different and the programs that continuity from the ninth what we call an intervention or saw impressive jumps in pass that we used have been able to SEE Schools | 21

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At the end of their first scrimmage of the season against Northwood High School of Silver Spring, Md., the members of the St. Ste- phen’s and St. Agnes football team were exhausted and sweating profusely under the late August sun. But head coach Bernard Joseph was not done with his players just yet, having only started practice sessions with the team the previous Mon- day and with plenty of condi- tioning work still to do. “Who wants to be great?” he shouted as his players gathered in one of the end PHOTo/Chris Teale Saints quarterback Darnell Clement swerves to avoid a tackle in a scrimmage against Northwood.

zones after the final whistle. and get tired legs, especially at each other for around 90 “They’re done; we’re just those boys that [play both of- minutes. There was no clock starting to work.” fense and defense] we’ve got on the scoreboard, no score NO EXCUSES, NO APOLOGIES, JUST That statement was purely to get in good shape. It’s key.” kept and no kicking game of a way to motivate his players, After a 4-6 season in 2014, any kind, while coaches were PRIVATE TRAINING WITH RESULTS. as the Gladiators were soon SSSAS are also trying a new on the field to offer advice. out on the field to do some offensive system this year, Penalties were still given for conditioning work of their changing from a spread of- various infringements, with own, but it was clear that Jo- fense that does not focus on hits on the quarterback in the seph wants to get his players one aspect of the offense over pocket being prohibited. going ahead of the new sea- another, to a triple option of- After only a few days of son as they look for a revival fense that puts more onus on practicing together, some of fortunes in 2015. the quarterback and gives teams might have started slow The training regime, them the opportunity to run and at most held an intra- which has seen the players out of the pocket as well as squad scrimmage, but Joseph undergo two-a-day practice pass or hand the ball off. wanted to see how his players sessions at the start of train- Darnell Clement started at reacted to a real-game situa- ing camp, will be vital for quarterback against North- tion early in training. Limited Time Offer Get Started Today! the Saints, especially with wood and looked to be set- “They get tired of hitting 3 sessions for $99* 703.683.0777 so many players lining up on tling into the new system, each other,” said Joseph after both offense and defense over scoring two rushing touch- the game. “All week they’re Alexandria the course of a game. downs as the Saints looked going against each other, so 300 N Washington St, Ste 106 “[Conditioning work] is strong on both sides of the I want to see what the guys Alexandria, VA 22314 going to come up big in the ball. can do against someone they fitnesstogether.com/alexandria fourth quarter and in over- It was a scrimmage de- don’t know. It’s easy to go *Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply. See studio for details. time,” said senior linebacker void of much of the hoopla against your buddy some-

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USING EASY TO ENROLL! that can fill in, so that should and three games apiece wip- ferent people can do. Some help us.” ing out their biggest winning guys we already know what Camp brochures are www.facebook.com/YMetroDC Consistency will be key streak of two games. Those they can do, we’ve got some available online twitter.com/YMCADC for SSSAS this year. Last losing seasons will serve as guys we brought up from the at www.ymcadc.org youtube.com/YMCAMetroDC season was marred by in- motivation for Saints, as they junior varsity team [and] now or call 1.800.473.YMCA consistent play that resulted search for their first winning we can see what they can do.” 16 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Wet roof reveals several issues By Henri de Marne Q: I have a Cape Cod house in New Hampshire. I have been here one year, and after this nasty winter I had ice dam issues in the front. I no- tice every morning there is a strong demarcation line from the dew. This ice dam was along the same line. Is this an issue with the insulation in the flat part of the attic or along the roof slant? I’ve attached a picture of the house in the morning. PHOTO/HENRI DE MARNE SEE Roof | 17 Lines of moisture on this home’s roof reveal several areas of concern in regard to the effectiveness of the home’s insulation. HOME OF THE WEEK Escape from the city to this delightful Maryland getaway This charming home is only living room, which features a 70 miles from D.C. on the edge gas fireplace, has access to a of the Chesapeake Bay in his- large screened porch with flag- toric Chestertown, Md. and stone floors and wonderful recently was featured in the views of the gardens. Washingtonian and Garden & The home features a spacious Gun magazines “Small Town eat-in gourmet kitchen, while Escapes.” the main level Master suite has The house is located on more an en suite bath plus an addition- than a quarter of an acre with al quarter bath. The upper level beautiful gardens, a flagstone features two additional bed- patio, walkways and manicured rooms and a full bath. The house lawn. The interior is bright and is in a great location, just blocks cheery, with gleaming hard- from the Washington College wood floors throughout. The campus and the Chester River.

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Roof FROM | 16 that vulnerable band, and an a minimum of 1-inch-thick sider a cold roof, which would rafters through the rigid insu- ice dam can form. Over time, XPS rigid insulation on top eliminate all your problems. lation. New sheathing follows, I am having the roof in the the shingles have deteriorated of the roof sheathing when On the bare sheathing, have a and new paper and shingles. back replaced so the roof vent enough to absorb moisture, and the shingles are replaced. non-asphalt-based roofing pa- If you plan on staying in wasn’t installed yet. they do not dry as fast as the You could start with the per stapled and a 2-inch thick the house for a long time, the — Barrington, New Hamp- unaffected ones. back roof since you plan on XPS rigid insulation installed. energy savings and the in- shire, via email There is a lighter, second- replacing it, and do the front Next come 2-inch-by-3-inch creased longevity of the shin- A: The photo you sent ary line about one-third of the whenever you are ready. “sleepers” set on edge with gles will help pay for the ad- shows several interesting pat- way up from the eaves, which You may also want to con- long screws driven into the ditional cost of the cold roof. terns. The shingles in the up- is where knee wall studs are per part of the roof are dry, attached to the rafters. Be- indicating that the existing cause wood is not as effective gable louvers are adequately an insulator as fiberglass, the ventilating the small attic area snow melts faster above it, above the ceiling because it resulting in a similar situa- is so small. Large attics are tion where the shingles are Let us do not usually well ventilated by absorbing moisture. gable vents, as the air enter- The photo also shows that ing the vents falls to the floor the rafter bays are well insulat- the work before rising again to exhaust ed, but it also shows the heat loss at the other end of the attic. through the rafters themselves The sizable damp area vis- with the same effect on the shin- for you this ible one third of the way down gles. Looking at the picture, you the roof is at the vulnerable can see the outline of the rafters Labor Day. section of the roof where the as vertical damp areas. collar ties are fastened to the It looks as if there is no rafters. This is a difficult area space for soffit vents, so install- to insulate properly. The in- ing a ridge vent is not going to sulation is too often bent over be helpful. However, an alter- • A Mosquito Joe treatment keeps those to account for the thickness of native to soffit venting would the collar ties, as the framing be to use a product such as pesky mosquitoes away from your yard changes from the flat ceiling to DCI’s SmartVent, which is in- the sloping rafters. This leaves stalled under the shingles at the so you can enjoy your long weekend. a triangular uninsulated space. eaves. Yet considering that the The insulation batts or blan- gable vents seem to be doing a • All natural treatment options available. kets installed between the collar good job, perhaps you should ties should be cut to fit tightly leave well enough alone. • 100% satisfaction guaranteed. against what should be baffles There also seem to be vents set between the rafters to allow in the knee wall space on the • No contracts required. ventilation from soffits to ridge. front of the house, with insu- The rafter insulation lation between the knee wall • Ongoing treatments also available. should be totally independent studs, which is why there are and installed tightly against fewer signs of moisture absorp- the rafter baffles and the end tion on the lower part of the roof. of the insulation between the One way to improve the Let’s make your yard a mosquito-free zone. collar ties on the flat ceiling. insulation of the roof and The improperly installed eliminate the rafter ghost insulation allows uncontrolled lines while addressing the in- heat loss to melt the snow in sulation “holidays” is to add 18 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View T.C. stadium press box Opinion is an embarrassment “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” It may seem like a relatively minor issue, but the - Thomas Jefferson dire state of the press box at T.C. Williams’ Parker- Gray Stadium is a symbolic and logistical nightmare for the school’s rebuilding football program. For the second year in a row, Alexandria City Pub- lic Schools has deemed the shambolic structure atop the stadium’s home bleachers unsafe and unfit for use. Although it is not officially condemned, the door is locked shut and nobody is allowed inside. Let’s get the obvious complaints out of the way: the press box makes Alexandria’s only public high school look bad, and it makes it harder for reporters, coaches and other game officials to do their jobs. From the van- tage point of the school’s temporary press box behind the end zone, it is harder for coaches to read and adapt to defenses. And it’s harder for the game’s timekeeper to see when referees call for clock stoppages. But the current situation at Parker-Gray Stadium highlights other issues. For one, delays to replacing the press box are costing the school system money. Ac- cording to budget documents, the cost of a temporary press box so far is around $35,000 — more than a third Your Views of the projected $100,000 cost of a new permanent structure. Put bluntly, that’s a waste of money. The Alexandria City School Board has included Alexandria public schools face difficult decisions money in its 10-year capital budget to replace the press To the editor: These problems have been needs — and indeed as I go door- box, as well as upgrade the bleachers upon which it The Times’ story on Alexan- developing over many years. I to-door meeting voters I have stands. But we fear the manner of its inclusion will dria’s school board candidates saw them as an active parent heard many creative ideas. In fact, lead only to more delays, if not outright suspension of (“Vying for the top of the class,” of two children who attended those conversations have shown the project. July 30) stated that I did not re- ACPS from kindergarten at Mat- how we must engage the entire Upgrades to the press box and the bleachers are un- spond to a request for informa- thew Maury Elementary School community, not just families with der a catchall proposal for stadium improvements, one tion about my candidacy before through graduation from T.C. children currently in school, in the that includes adding floodlights to Parker-Gray Stadi- the Times’ deadline. I appreciate Williams. And for the last 9 years planning for our capital needs — um. While this might make sense in an effort to con- this opportunity to explain why I saw them from within the sys- and that in turn will build support solidate related line items in the budget, this decision I am running in District B and tem as parent liaison for families for meeting those needs. actually could have the opposite of a streamlining effect. what we can and must do to serve with children in the English Lan- Second, we need to make The idea of putting lights on T.C. Williams’ athletic our students and community. guage Learner program. In that sure that families from all back- field — and by extension, hosting sporting events at Our schools are at a cross- role I helped our schools respond grounds and with whatever needs night — has been controversial since the school first roads. The good news is that test on a systematic basis to the needs their children have are encouraged opened in the 1960s. And a renewed and impassioned scores have improved. But our of new immigrant families com- and supported to become effec- debate on the issue has been brewing since city and schools are over capacity as class ing into our schools while work- tive advocates for their children. schools officials floated the idea of revisiting lighting sizes continue to grow, and many ing one-on-one with individual We must focus even more than Parker-Gray Stadium in 2013. facilities need major repairs. Our families to help them learn how we do now on creating a culture Including needed repairs, upgrades and the press students come from increasingly to navigate the school system. where parents and guardians are box replacement with a contentious proposal that diverse backgrounds and they So what do we need to do? welcomed and supported in help- many would argue is optional only will hurt the pros- and their families need more First, we need to repair the ing their children learn and thrive. pect of these upgrades coming to fruition. support than they currently re- deteriorating infrastructure and A practical suggestion would be The Parker-Gray Stadium press box is far from the ceive. expand capacity. The upcoming to keep our school libraries open most important item in ACPS’ capital budget. School Teachers are stressed like school redistricting is only a tem- after school so that children and board members need to juggle it with far more expensive never before, with new and often porary solution for our elementary their families can have a quiet needs, like school construction, renovations and the like. changing demands being placed schools and doesn’t address over- place to do homework. But a discussion on the project shouldn’t be over- on them. And after years of stag- crowding at the middle and high This is not mere rhetoric. The complicated by a proposal that is sure to pit neighbors nant tax revenues, money is in school levels. There are solutions, research on parent involvement in against parents, alumni and boosters. Separate the nec- short supply and citizens reason- though — one to think about is re- education tells us that academic essary upgrades from the lights proposal, and let them ably ask if we are spending our building the Minnie Howard cam- stand on their own merits. funds wisely. pus to meet our secondary school SEE schools | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM August 27, 2015 | 19 City must respect its historic districts To the editor: District whose period of space and the reason for The Business Plan Do Alexandria’s histor- significance runs through their construction; together ic districts mean anything? 1959. The city’s nomina- these features constitute an with Bill Reagan That is the question that tion form highlights that the important chapter in the city councilors will answer Ramsey Homes “present an story of the Parker-Gray September 12 when they attractive appearance and neighborhood. Economic development and decide either to uphold or represent stylish trends of If city council approves to overturn the Parker- the 1930s and 1940s, mod- ARHA’s appeal and per- the entrepreneur ecosystem Gray Board of Architec- estly detailed but reflecting mits the demolition of a You may have seen the recent Small Business Development Center tural Review’s unanimous the Craftsman and Prairie- unique site that the city announcement that the U.S. Trans- and the services it provides. In fact, decision to reject the Alex- style characteristics.” continually describes as a portation Security Administration AEDP hosts the small business cen- andria Redevelopment and Today, the Ramsey contributing resource to will relocate from Arlington to of- ter because it sees small businesses Housing Authority’s re- Homes is the only extant the Parker-Gray historic fice space on Eisenhower Avenue. as such a critical component of eco- quest to demolish Ramsey public housing of the mod- district, then how can the This win for the city highlights what nomic development. Homes on the 600 block of est International Modern- city ever deny future re- we typically regard as a role of, and Those wanting to start a business N. Patrick St. Not only was ist style in Parker-Gray. So quests to demolish any certainly an accomplishment of, the have access to the center’s informa- the BAR’s decision unani- how can the city on the one structure in the historic Alexandria Economic Development tive website and are given the op- mous, they also agreed that hand affirm the architec- districts? If meeting four of Partnership. portunity to meet individually with Ramsey Homes met four of tural and historic impor- six criteria for preservation When corporations, government experts who provide impartial feed- the six established criteria tance of Ramsey Homes, isn’t sufficient, then what agencies or businesses of any size back and guidance on concept viabil- to merit preservation. and on the other hand, au- is? We are on the precipice search for sites for a new ity, business planning, state The 15-unit garden- thorize its destruction? of a very slippery slope. venture, relocation or ex- and local requirements and style Ramsey Homes de- The Braddock Metro ARHA has not main- pansion, they often contact advice on financing. The velopment was built in Small Area Plan warns, tained the units, nor does that jurisdiction’s econom- center has helped hundreds 1942 under the Lanham “There is a sense that this it appear the organization ic development organiza- of businesses get started Act to provide permanent vital neighborhood, with has undertaken the typical tion. That is where they and has facilitated more housing for defense work- its rich history and charm- upgrades that single-family learn about current or up- than $70 million in loans, ers during World War ing residential streets will homeowners routinely make coming vacancies, obtain and all of its services are II, specifically African- become just an anony- to their historic properties. demographics and other without cost. Americans. The homes mous part of Alexandria’s Now, ARHA is arguing that vital data to help with site Bill Reagan The economic develop- were the first public hous- urban expanse and an af- it is more cost effective to selection, and are connected to bro- ment partnership and its small busi- ing to be built in Parker terthought to Old Town, tear down the units rather kers and government officials. ness center also play an active role Gray and remain today an unless steps are taken to than rehabilitate them. If Governmental and corporate site helping owners with day-to-day busi- example that small-scale affirm its individual char- expense and convenience selection experts are very familiar ness issues, quickly responding to scattered-site public hous- acter.” It is scattered sites are justifiable reasons for with the vital role of economic de- questions or requests for help. Both ing works. like Ramsey Homes that destroying historic proper- velopment and the importance of organizations make referrals to one The City of Alexan- differentiate Parker-Gray ties, then we might as well engaging with them at the earliest another to ensure that businesses re- dria specifically desig- from other parts of Old say goodbye to our historic stage. Too many small businesses ceive the best service. Representatives nated Ramsey Homes as Town. The placement and districts and the fabric of our and nonprofits overlook that key step from both organizations participate in a contributing resource to architecture of Ramsey historic neighborhoods. when they start their search for a lo- many business and civic meetings to the Uptown/Parker-Gray Homes is unique, as are - Ninette Sadusky cation, and that can result in surprises hear first-hand about challenges or National Register Historic the wide expanses of green Alexandria and costly delays. opportunities and to offer their sup- AEDP also plays an important port. They also convene representa- day-to-day role in economic and tives from different parts of the com- schools FROM | 18 more complex. We must policies and programs that business matters, assisting the city munity and a variety of businesses support our teachers by have a major impact on the government in meeting its strategic and nonprofits to further these con- performance improves paying them competitively, ability of children to learn goal for Alexandria to be a city with nections and keep an open dialogue. when parents understand providing additional help in and flourish, including the quality development and redevelop- Alexandria is respected for its what is going on in their the classroom, and giving school breakfast program ment, support for local businesses collegial and collaborative relation- child’s classroom and feel them more time for plan- and early intervention for and a strong, diverse and growing lo- ships among economic develop- empowered to have a voice ning, mentoring and profes- infants and toddlers. cal economy. ment, small business, tourism, the in their child’s education. sional development. As a member of the But AEDP realizes that it is not chamber of commerce, business and Third, we need to sup- I was raised in a fam- school board, I would bring just the large businesses and federal nonprofit groups, city government port our teachers. The ily of educators. I grew up that experience, the insights agencies that play an important role and civic associations. The focus is growing teacher short- in awe of teachers and was gained from my work in Al- in our city’s economy. Small busi- much less on who gets credit and age in the country, which very appreciative of the exandria, along with a pas- nesses, which comprise 90 percent more on sustaining a supportive eco- makes recruitment chal- education and other op- sionate belief in education, of Alexandria’s businesses, are a vi- system where businesses can thrive. lenging, reflects flight portunities available to me to serve our children and in- tal component of the city’s economic . from a profession that has as a child, teenager and deed our entire community. development strategy. For small The writer is the executive director become a scapegoat for young adult. In my career, - Margaret Lorber business support, AEDP relies on of the Alexandria Small Business poor student performance, I have had the opportu- Alexandria City its partnership with the Alexandria Development Center. the causes of which are far nity to help shape national Student Board candidate 20 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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Denise Dunbar In response to “Our Publisher View: TSA is a big win [email protected] The wild West End for the West End,” lexandria’s first West needs of rural landowners ants for the parcel which includ- Kristen Essex August 20: End neighborhood was sprang up nearby offering prod- ed an old frame house. German Publisher, Director of Sales Steve writes: & Marketing A centered just to the ucts like soap, candles, hard- immigrants Alexander Strausz [email protected] southeast of Shuter’s Hill, and its ware and window glass that and John Klein entered into a I wholeheartedly agree! economy developed gradually might not be available in the partnership to lease the property Thanks for specifying the Erich Wagner through the early 19th century Virginia hinterlands. This Civil and convert the two-story house overall $23 million tax abate- Editor-in-Chief [email protected] due to its proximity to the town’s War-era view of the south side with three bays into a facility to ment and projected $16 mil- major thoroughfare heading west. of Duke Street at Diagonal Road produce beer and ales. They im- lion influx. This seems like This was a particularly strate- shows the brewery building just mediately built a lager cellar and one of the few things the city Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Emeritus gic location, where Duke Street east of — and partially obscured accessed Hooff’s Run at the rear has done right in a long time. [email protected] in Alexandria, part of the District by — James Grigg’s General of the lot for a source of water Victory Center sits next to of Columbia until 1847, extended Store with the large front porch. and the dumping of liquid efflu- the city’s newest nearly emp- EDITORIAL across the eastern bor- ent when necessary. ty fire station as a reminder Chris Teale der of Fairfax County Although Strausz ter- of the many things this city Staff Reporter / Photographer connecting to the Little minated the partnership council can’t seem to do right. [email protected] River Turnpike and the by 1860, the brewery This is prime real estate near vast grazing and ag- continued with Klein the Beltway and Metro sta- ricultural lands to the as purveyor through- tion. Let’s hope the city really ADVERTISING west and south. Once out the Civil War. Even will “make the most of it.” Kristen Essex inside the Alexandria when the sale of alcohol [email protected] limits, Diagonal Road was prohibited in Alex- Dennis Auld writes: Deb Riley and Commerce Street andria by the military “Can’t seem to do it right?” [email protected] further assisted the con- governor in 1862, the How about AAA bond rating, stant passage of farm brewery continued to rising SOL scores, sixth saf- Patrice V. Culligan wagons and cattle by al- flourish as it was tech- est city of its size, ranked 13th [email protected] lowing an easy passage to King Clearly, the West End was nically outside the city limits. best city in 2015 for women Marty DeVine Street, avoiding the rigid, right- the pivotal spot where the town Klein died just as the war ended, entrepreneurs, No. 1 for vet- [email protected] angle corners of the predominate literally met the countryside, and the business passed to his erans to live transitioning out Alexandria street grid. and its proximity to two munici- major creditor Francis Denmead. of the military, [the National Margaret Stevens From the beginning, the pal borders allowed for limited Soon after, it was leased to Science Foundation] and all of [email protected] small neighborhood was known oversight and governance. Ac- Henry Englehardt who bought its attendant development, the Pat Booth as a somewhat raucous area, tivities prohibited on one side of the business outright in 1872, soon-to-be redeveloped Land- Office/Classified Manager where Virginia cattle drovers Duke Street might be perfectly but failed to make the required mark Mall, waterfront devel- [email protected] and farmers could rest, relax legal on the other. Such was payments to Denmead. When opment and, in the not too and even celebrate after making the case with the Shooter’s Hill the mortgagor died in 1891, his distant past, [the U.S. Patent the long journey to transport the Brewery, built in 1858 across the son called Englehardt’s debt and Trademark Office] and Graphic Design fruits of their livelihood to the street from Catt’s Tavern and and plans were made to sell the Carlyle. I think this council Jennifer Powell city’s markets. Once their busi- just outside the official limits of property to Englehardt’s broth- and mayor has a pretty good Art Director [email protected] ness transactions were complete Alexandria, which by then had er-in-law the following year. On record of doing things right. at the end of a long day, men been retroceded by Congress the morning of August 18, 1893, could stop for the night before back to Virginia. a fire erupted within the struc- Contributors the hours-long journey return- The land on which the brew- ture and within an hour it was Online Abigail Jurk, ing home at Catt’s Tavern, also ery was established was assem- burned to the ground. Justin Shilad, Laura Sikes, known as the Drover’s Hotel on bled by Bartholomew Rotchford all the time: Jordan Wright the north side of Duke Street and in the 1820s and passed to his Out of the Attic is provided west of Diagonal Road. son Richard upon his death in by the Office of ALEXTIMES LLC Small stores serving the 1858. 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Schools FROM | 13 budget and the direction of re- sources to this area, and I think and having that expertise helps we’ve done some of that this students with disabilities as well past budget cycle and in previ- Splash with as all students.” ous budget cycles,” Kapsis said. DASH!

School board member “Really focusing on some staff- To the Old Stephanie Kapsis, who sits on ing shifts as well as increas- Town Pool! the special education advisory ing some full-time employees, committee, said the sharing of we’ve added an additional staff Now - best practices is something that member to the parent resource Labor Day Crawley emphasizes. He looks center for example, there’s bud- Ride the DASH AT10 FREE! to do it holistically and in a way geted support for the multi-tier that promotes collaboration be- support system, so those things Mon. - Fri. This week in 2014: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. tween leadership and other prin- are one arm of our support. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. cipals. She said the school board “The other is accountabil- Capital Bikeshare expands in the Port City – !Dase un Chapuzón also has a role to play, and that ity, responsibility, where we are con DASH en la “City officials have installed eight additional Capital Bikeshare there is still a long way to go in consistently monitoring the data piscina de Old Town! stations in Alexandria, primarily in the Del Ray and Carlyle terms of improving results. and looking at it [on an] ongoing neighborhoods. The city joined the popular bike-borrowing “The two areas where we [basis], not just at the end of the Julio 1 – Labor Day Viaje GRATIS en el program in 2012. For a small fee, members of the service can can be most helpful and im- year but really looking at what DASH AT10 ! pactful are, one, through the is working and what isn’t.” borrow one of the red bicycles any time, provided they return The AT10 will pick you up and drop you o in front of the Old Town Pool on Cameron Street! it to another Capital Bikeshare station when they’re done.” Ask your driver for details. Memorial FROM | 9 viewable all the way up King Thank You Sponsors! State police announce increased Labor Day Street almost from the water- patrols – “Officials with the Virginia State Police have an- stunning panoramic views of front. Even the Metro station nounced they will provide increased patrols along highways Alexandria and D.C. from its has a cut in the roofline of the throughout the commonwealth during Labor Day weekend, observatory on the ninth floor. station platform’s waiting areas It also hosts the Alexandria- so you maintain that roofline. specifically targeting drunk drivers. Last year, nine people died Washington Lodge No. 22, of “It was certainly one of in car crashes over the holiday weekend in Virginia, while six which Washington was Master, the earliest of what could be died over the 2012 Labor Day weekend.” and Mallamo said the memorial termed skyscrapers in the city, retains a dual significance for built on a historic site in its own Rebuilding with Grace after Sandy – “The congre- both Freemasonry and the city right on where Fort Ellsworth gation of Alexandria’s Grace Episcopal Church is no stranger of Alexandria. in the Civil War had been and to mission work, especially when it comes to helping com- “It’s certainly very impor- earlier the plantation house of munities recover after national disasters. The tradition began tant to Freemasonry, but I think the Dulany family. It’s a very Enjoy FREE Admission to the pool: it’s also important to Alexan- important structure to the city when teens at the church decided almost a decade ago that Sat., Aug. 29th! dria,” he said. “It occupies a of Alexandria and the Masons they wanted to do more than just raise money to help recovery phenomenal site in the city, it’s all across the United States.” www.dashbus.com efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.” 22 | August 27, 2015 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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