Alexandria Home Life Style Gazette Packet Page, 13 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for Over 200 Years • a Connection Newspaper February 13, 2020

Alexandria Home Life Style Gazette Packet Page, 13 25 Cents Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper February 13, 2020

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Smoke could be seen from as far away as Kingstowne. AFD was on the scene. AFD Assists As Fire Engulfs Groveton Construction Site; Cause Under Investigation By Mike Salmon from spreading to nearby occupied residen- and attempted to extinguish the fire. The walk, bike, or drive to the places they want Gazette Packet tial buildings. The fire went to four alarms attempts were unsuccessful and the worker to go,” according to Fairfax County. The fire drawing units from City of Alexandria Fire evacuated the property. was right in the center of the section called n Saturday, Feb. 8, at approxi- Department, Arlington County Fire Depart- Dominion Power turned off the power to the “Penn Daw Community Business Cen- mately, 9:40 a.m., Fairfax ment, Prince George’s County Fire and the immediate area. The Red Cross, Fairfax ter,” on the Embark map, and about one OCounty Fire and Rescue re- Emergency Services Department, and Fort County Office of Emergency Management, mile from the Huntington Metro Station on sponded to reports of a build- Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services. and complex management assisted those the Yellow Line. The housing projects that ing fire in the 2800 block of Poag Street in Two firefighters suffered minor injuries residents that were displaced. burned were one of the first parts of Em- the Alexandria Route 1 area of Fairfax and were transported and evaluated at lo- Units remained on scene hitting hot spots bark to be built so far. County. Units arrived on scene within three cal hospitals. Both have been released. One and continuing extinguishing efforts. Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck (D) minutes and reported an advanced fire from civilian suffered minor injuries and was The property and content values for all is heavily involved with Embark, and looked the top floor of a five-story building that transported and evaluated at a local hospi- the buildings and vehicles involved has not at the fire as something that has significant was under construction. tal. The fire spread to five buildings and 14 yet been determined. The origin and cause short-term impact on the redevelopment of The building sat in a block with numer- townhouses that were under construction. of the fire remains under investigation. the Penn Daw area but not a deal breaker. ous other buildings under construction. As All these properties are considered a total “The County is committed to getting this is common with buildings under construc- loss. The fire damaged an additional 14 project back on track as quickly as possible tion, there was no sprinkler system in place. townhouses, four single-family homes, five Embark and is assigning a senior team to work with This combined with extremely windy apartment buildings, a commercial build- The fire was in a key area of Fairfax the developers to make this happen,” Storck weather conditions made fighting the fire ing, and 28 vehicles. County’s Embark project, which is “an ini- said. difficult. Crews worked diligently to extin- Fire investigators determined that a tiative focused on creating a multimodal In the days following the fire, access to guish the fire in the buildings under con- worker at the construction site noticed a future for Richmond Highway Corridor North Kings Highway was limited, and parts struction while also working to prevent it fire in a trash chute. The worker called 911 where residents, workers, and visitors can were closed due to fire recovery efforts. From road diets to balancing the books, Dieting Sisters Alexandria and Norton compare notes. By Michael Lee Pope will be dieting together as part of much easier to understand a dis- of Norton are teaming up with the Loudoun County. If the idea is a Gazette Packet a new effort launched by Gover- tant place when you see it, talk to city of Alexandria, and the city of success, other Virginia local gov nor Ralph Northam called the Lo- the people who live there, get to Danville will partner with See Dieting Sisters, Page 3

lexandria and Norton are cal Government Exchange Pro- know one another, and exchange Alexandria, VA 22314 VA Alexandria,

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The handsome house at 211 Prince Street was completed circa 1784 by Captain John Harper, and was later the home of Dr. Elijah Cullen Dick, physician to George Washington. A discreetly elegant house, this is one of the finest examples of early American architecture and interior design in Old Town, enhanced over the years with a three story rear addition, updated kitchen and baths and an elevator. Original features such as heart pine floors, period mantles, high ceilings and beautiful moldings have been preserved and exhibit a beautiful patina found only in well maintained historic homes.

The gracious entry hall and double parlors with keystone arch, stately fireplaces and china cabinets in the dining room are elegant and warmly welcoming. The kitchen offers a raised hearth gas fireplace, eat in dining space and double doors leading to the walled garden. The great room, once a ballroom, spans the entire front of the house on the second floor, enhanced by a magnificent fireplace at one end, three deeply recessed windows and beautiful moldings. There is a quiet library just off the great room, paneled in original pine, and a wet bar and guest suite down a book lined hallway.

The third level of this home offers the master bedroom and a third bedroom, as well as a laundry/exercise room with an elevator connecting to the first and second floors. The fourth level of this home offers a surprisingly open fourth bedroom and bath with original beams and access to the attic. Additionally, there is a highly coveted horse alley and very spacious basement.

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2 v Alexandria Gazette Packet v February 13-19, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Senior Services to Honor Community leaders

Baptist Church. SSA Gala set Eugene Steuerle — Eugene (Gene)

Photo by Tisara Photography Steuerle is a long-time Alexandrian, hav- for March 14. ing moved to the city “for two years” over Mary Lee Anderson, 45 years ago. He is most proud of the ex-

SSA Executive Director Photos contributed traordinary dedication and commitment to others of his first wife, Norma Lang enior Services of Alexandria’s An- Steuerle, his current wife, Marguerite nual Gala will take place on Satur- Scheflen, his two children, Kristin and day, March 14, at the Westin Alex- Lynne, and five step-children, Jennifer, S Katherine, Elisabeth, Caroline and Abigail, andria. This year’s gala will pay tribute to three individuals who have helped all of whom have been great teachers to him make Alexandria a caring and compassion- and have begun passing on their own self- ate community for everyone. This year’s Eugene SteuerleBarbara Anderson Bill Euille lessness to his 12 grandchildren, and their honorees are: Barbara Anderson, Esq., The children, nieces and nephews. Honorable William D. Euille and C. Eugene munity organizations. A past president of and prosper has been and remains Bill’s life Gene himself has been engaged with Steuerle. the Alexandria Bar Association, she also blood and his life’s work. He grew up in an charities and churches in Alexandria for “SSA is proud to honor these individuals served as a Board Chair of Senior Services area of North Old Town Alexandria in pub- many years, including joining with a num- for their contributions to the Alexandria of Alexandria from 2011-2012. She con- lic housing then known as “The Berg” where ber of very dedicated Alexandria citizens to community through their day-to-day work, tinues to work with SSA and other local there is now a street named after him. found and then build up ACT for Alexandria, activism and philanthropy,” said SSA board nonprofits to form partnerships within the Just two years out of college, he became the city’s community foundation, for which chair Laurie Blackburn. “They have touched City to provide resources and services for the youngest School Board member ever ap- he later became chair and now chair emeri- the lives of so many people in our city in- older adults. Barbara was instrumental in pointed and served on the Board for 10 tus. As part of that founding effort, Kristin, cluding older adults, making it a great place organizing the very first Senior Law Day, years. In 1994, Bill was elected to City Lynne and he transferred all the funds they for all ages.” an annual event co-sponsored by the Alex- Council and served for three terms, includ- received from taxpayers through a victim Barbara Anderson — Barbara Anderson andria Bar Association and SSA, that pro- ing one term as Vice Mayor. He was elected compensation fund following Norma’s death is a long-time Alexandria as the first Afri- on 9-11-2001 to various charities, the primary resident and has had a can American one of which now stands as ACT. His current major impact on the lives “SSA is proud to honor these individuals for their Mayor of Alexan- efforts in Alexandria are focused on the de- of countless older adults dria and is the velopment of a legacy campaign for the through her work as an contributions to the Alexandria community through longest-serving nonprofits of Alexandria, following up on Elder Law attorney. She is Mayor. the success of ACT’s one-day fundraiser, the founding member of their day-to-day work, activism and philanthropy.” Bill has been Spring2Action, which in 2019 raised over the Life and Estate Plan- SSA board chair Laurie Blackburn active in a num- $2 million for those charities. ning Law Center, which ber of commu- In his day job, Gene is an Institute fellow, concentrates on estate and trust planning vides information to residents about the nity organizations, including the Alexandria Richard B. Fisher chair at the Urban Insti- and administration, guardianships and importance of estate planning, financial and Boys and Girls Club; Chairman of the Alex- tute and co-founder of the Tax Policy Cen- conservatorships, fiduciary services, asset legal issues related to older adults and their andria United Way Campaign, Hopkins ter and the Urban Institute’s Center on protection planning, and Medicaid. caregivers. House; Inova Hospital Health System Nonprofits and Philanthropy, so he studies Barbara is a leader in the legal commu- Barbara has served as an Elder and Board; the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria; charitable giving and charitable organizations, nity throughout the Commonwealth of Vir- Trustee in her faith community at Chair of the NOVA Urban League Board of as well as works with them. He is the author, ginia. She is a member of the Senior Law- Westminster Presbyterian Church and was Directors, and the Alexandria Rotary Club. coauthor or co-editor of 18 books and over yers Conference Board of Governors and in the Director of the Westminster Foundation He’s received many awards and honors in- 1,500 articles and columns and his newslet- 2017 was inducted as a Fellow of the Vir- from 1999-2003. Her work with the Alex- cluding the community service award from ters can be found at https:// ginia Law Foundation. Other professional andria Public Schools includes the TC Wil- the Alexandria NAACP; Alexandria Cham- blog.governmentwedeserve.org/ memberships include the National Academy liams High School Scholarship Fund and the ber of Commerce Philanthropist of the Year SSA’s Annual Gala will be a wonderful of Elder Law Attorneys, Virginia Academy All Night Graduation Party, and she served and Lifetime Achievement Award from the evening paying tribute to these special of Elder Law Attorneys and the Virginia and as the PTA President at Douglas MacArthur Alexandria Democratic Committee. Most people and SSA’s commitment to helping American Bar Associations. She was named Elementary School. recently he was named 2016 Man of the seniors age with dignity. The evening in- as an “Influential Woman of Virginia” in William D. Euille — Civic engagement in Year from the Nu Xi Zeta Sorority and be- cludes dinner, dancing, a silent auction and 2011 and 2020 by Virginia Lawyers Media. Alexandria is an integral part of the life came a Living Legend of Alexandria in 2017. more. For tickets and additional informa- She and her husband Alan raised two sons experience of former Alexandria Mayor Bill Bill is currently the CEO of the Euille tion go to www.seniorservicesalex.org or in Alexandria and she is an active leader in Euille. As a life-long Alexandrian, helping Group, LLC, a business development con- call Medea Ranck, SSA’s Development Di- numerous church, school, civic and com- the city and community of Alexandria thrive sulting firm, and is a member of Ebenezer rector, at 703-836-4414, ext. 114.

Dieting Sisters Michael Lee Pope/Gazette Packet From Page 1 only thing separating these communities. Since the ernments might end up being part of future partner- recession hit a decade ago, the number of coal jobs ships. in Virginia has been slashed in half. “I know you’re trying to control growth,” Norton Mayor Joseph Fawbush told Alexandria Mayor Jus- “We’re focused on jobs,” said Norton City Manager tin Wilson during a launch event at the Executive Fred Ramey. “We really need to create more basic Mansion. “We’re trying to encourage it.” jobs to replace those that were lost with the end of The two communities couldn’t be farther from each coal.” other. Norton is surrounded by Wise County on the Road diets have become popular for local govern- opposite side of Virginia, the far southwest corner of ments across the country, and the sister cities of Al- the state where the coal industry long dominated exandria and Norton are both dealing with the issue Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, left, chats with the economic and political scene. Norton has 4,000 in their own way. Alexandria has implemented three Norton Mayor Joseph Fawbush at the Executive Man- people, and Wise County has 38,000. Alexandria, on sion during a launch event for the Local Government the other hand, has 160,000. But scale is not the See Dieting Sisters, Page 14 Exchange Program. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 3 Opinion Alexandria Letters to the Editor Gazette Packet govern. At the same time, he believed that George Washington: the people who identified themselves by state Don’t Ignore Citizen www.AlexandriaGazette.com would come to see themselves as Americans. @AlexGazette My Hero George Washington organized the writing of and Civic Groups An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Each year I look forward to celebrating the a new constitution in 1787. It was completed To the Editor: to homes and businesses. birthday of George Washington. This February that year but not ratified until 1789. Once in The Chair of the Planning Commission (Nate Published by Local Media Connection LLC is Washington’s 288th birthday. effect, when problems challenged the federal Macek) has stated that “neighborhood asso- 1606 King Street I thank professor Peter Henriques, a Wash- government’s authority, Washington took ac- ciations don’t represent business interests, and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ington scholar, for introducing me to a more tion to keep the 13 states under its authority. they should therefore be ignored.” This is very Free digital edition delivered to nuanced President Washington. Henriques Contrary to what some may think, Washing- shortsighted, since I and a great number of your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe describes Washington in Realistic Visionary as ton was a partisan, passionate person, but he other business people live in Alexandria and “the rarest of men, a realistic visionary who learned how to keep his passions in check so participate in civic association affairs. These NEWS DEPARTMENT: combined a relentlessly realistic view of hu- that he would be seen as a person of virtue. associations represent the interests of their citi- [email protected] man nature with a vision of what a free and Exercising self-discipline, he became in fact a zens, and often provide valuable insight on Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm united America could be for ‘millions unborn.’” more tolerant yet principled gentleman and a many issues. As an example, the Northeast [email protected] Washington dedicated his public life to mak- person of virtue. Citizens Association was instrumental in alter- @MaryKimm ing that vision a reality. One of his ambitions had been to be a leader ing the design of the rooftop patios at a Jean Card Production Editor Washington was an ambitious man. Ambi- of men, to be Commander-in-Chief during the townhouse complex on Slaters Lane. It was [email protected] tious for himself and for the newly created American Revolution. He understood that lead- they who pointed out that the former design Jeanne Theismann United States. He purposely worked to achieve ership required vision, endurance and concern of the roof was not taking advantage of the [email protected] @TheismannMedia what was in his mind best for his nation and for those who fought for and with you. He was view of the Fireworks in Washington. They also Janet Barnett, John Bordner, himself. Washington provides a model that committed to the American cause and recruited suggested the outdoor seating adjacent to Mark Mogle Contributing Photographers would serve our leaders well today. the best men available to serve as officers and Slaters Lane in front of Buzz Bakery. Rather [email protected] He was a man of action. Washington saw that advisors. Washington endured Valley Forge than being irrelevant, the Alexandria Citizens Shirley Ruhe the nation’s first government, The Articles of alongside his soldiers. He soldiered on for over and Civic Associations can be viewed as part- Contributing Photographer and Writer Confederation, ratified in 1871, left the newly six years and then, with the war won, relin- ners who can add value to the process. To ig- [email protected] independent states, loosely called the United quished his position as military leader, a very nore the perspective of these groups is like kill- Eden Brown, Michael Pope, Hope Nelson States, a fractious people. There was no cen- rare event. ing the goose that laid the golden egg. Contributing Writer tral government to coordinate activities be- Washington believed in work, duty, diligence, [email protected] tween states or to prevent states from acting respect and responsibility. He was a commend- Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet ADVERTISING: as independent countries. He sought a new able person and president. Alexandria For advertising information [email protected] government that would bring order to the re- 703-778-9431 lations between states, authority to the nation Linda Greenberg Debbie Funk and with authority, the financial resources to Alexandria Praise for the Disply Advertising/National Sales 703-778-9444 [email protected] Alexandria City Tara Lloyd Display Advertising, 703-740-7128 Academy [email protected] David Griffin As I struggled to hoist the Jaws of Life, I Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 nearly toppled over. 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From Page 4 every American. Making sure that it is door- to-door retail politics and not a barrage of cation to the arts and education, through advertising, as it will be before Super Tues- hearing from Rose Dawson, our library day, when 13 states vote in a primary, that system’s executive director, and members determines who wins the first state in the of Alexandria’s Commission on the Arts. nation, is important. We boarded DASH buses, toured govern- I learned to care about Iowa, where I ment facilities, and watched one of the city’s knocked on everything from typical subur- drug-and-bomb detection canine teams ban homes, to less than perfect homes in demonstrate some amazing skills. In every downtown Cedar Rapids, to shelters and instance, city representatives were knowl- drug rehab centers. The first obvious thing edgeable, friendly, and impressively dedi- is that a lot of people are hurting, or strug- cated to the city and its residents. gling, and their lives can be improved. They The City Academy is one way in which may not believe that who is president has the city is living out its commitment to an any effect on their future, but I tried to as- engaged citizenry. In 2014, the city adopted sure them that it does, especially because a resolution establishing “What’s Next Al- the issues all the Democratic campaigns in exandria.” This policy laid out principles Iowa were talking about were healthcare, defining and encouraging civic engagement. student debt, raising wages, college tuition, The City Academy provides an invaluable childcare, a women’s right to choose, and opportunity for city residents to engage: to equal pay for equal work. These are all ask questions, make suggestions and get pocketbook or kitchen table issues. detailed answers from our civic leaders. I have worked all day at my precinct in Even better, it’s only one of a wide variety Virginia and it would take me all day to see of the city’s academies: new to the city this the number of neighbors I saw in a caucus year is the “Eco-City Academy,” a venue for in Iowa. At a primary people are pressed those seeking to find out more about for time, want to march in and march out Alexandria’s commitment to the environ- and do not want to be swayed by a cam- ment. paign worker. At a caucus that is kind of If you want to play a role in shaping the whole point, and only members of that Alexandria’s future, the City Academy is a precinct, and not outside campaign work- wonderful place to start. ers, can make arguments for their chosen candidate. This is a test of enthusiasm Catherine Clinger (which Democrats badly need) or a way to Alexandria take the temperature of the room. Many voters are now making their choice long before Election Day, when the dynamic Lost in the Caucuses could be very different from when they I returned from knocking on doors in Iowa voted. to a barrage of negative feelings about cau- The Iowa process tests exactly what ev- cuses and whether Iowa even deserves to ery campaign needs to convince voters of: be first in the nation. Well, I think we should viability. They do this first by showing their have a caucus and that Iowa should be first. ground game, how many volunteers, phone Caring about Iowa and reaching every voter shows a candidate that will truly care about See Letters, Page 6 Bulletin Board

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TUESDAY/FEB. 18 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS Presentation of FY 2021 Budget. 7 p.m. At Registration for 2020 Summer Camps offered by the Alexandria City Hall, 301 King Street, City City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Council Chamber (2nd floor), Alexandria. City Parks and Cultural Activities will begin at 9 a.m. Council Meeting with City Manager’s on Feb. 12 for City residents and Feb. 14 for Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 nonresidents. Registration will be available Budget. online, or in-person at the Lee Center (1108 Jefferson St.). The 2020 Summer of Smiles Summer Camp Guide FREE TAX PREPARATION is available online, and free printed brochures The City of Alexandria is offering free tax will be available in all City of Alexandria preparation to qualifying residents. Taxpayers recreation centers and library branches are eligible if their income is below beginning February 5. The guide contains more approximately $35,000 for individuals and than 75 camp options available to youth ages 2 $55,000 for families. Expert volunteers from to 17, including sports; creative arts; computers; Community Tax Aid, Inc. will ensure that nature; performing arts; cooking; excursions; taxpayers apply for all applicable credits and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math deductions — especially the Earned Income Tax (STEM); Camp Adventure; and Out of School Credit and the Child Tax Credit, which people Time and classic camps. Campers can get the often don’t realize they are eligible to receive. most out of summer by participating in a Sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. different camp each week. Camps are listed by to noon, and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., week and age group to make summer planning from now through April 11, at the Department easy. of Community and Human Services (2525 Extended care options are available for most camps, Mount Vernon Ave.). Persons seeking tax including Before Care from 7 to 9 a.m. and After preparation assistance will be seen on a first- Care from 4 to 6 p.m. Structured activities come, first-served basis, and electronic filing will include arts and crafts, movies and games. be provided. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be Space is still available and registration is available. The following documentation is currently being accepted for Winter programs required: a social security card for each family taking place through March and Spring Break member; photo ID for the taxpayer (and spouse, Camps taking place April 6-10. To register for if filing jointly); W-2 forms and other source of summer camps and other recreation activities, income records; receipts or records for expenses classes and programs, visit alexandriava.gov/ such as child care and education; and, if Recreation or contact the Registration and possible, a copy of last year’s tax return. Reservation Office at 703-746-5414. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 5 News Hughes Named to Goodwin House Board Alexandria resident and health care policy expert Dr. Dora Hughes has been elected to the Board of Trust- ees of Goodwin House International. Hughes is Associate Research Profes- sor in the Department of Health Policy & Management at The George Washington University, where her work focuses on the intersection of clinical and community health, social determinants of health, health equity, health care quality and workforce. She joins a board comprised of leaders in health policy, financial services, insurance and other fields of exper- tise related to senior living and health care services. Hughes served for nearly four years in the Obama Administration as Counselor for Science & Public Health to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the Department of Health and Human Services. Her areas of responsibility included implementation of public health provisions of the Afford- able Care Act, as well as signature legislation for Alzheimer’s. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University, a Medi- cal Degree from Vanderbilt Univer- sity and master’s degree in Public Photo contributed Health from Harvard University. Dr. Dora Hughes has been elected to the Goodwin www.goodwinhouse.org House Board of Trustees. Letters to the Editor

From Page 5 lite caucuses and Sanders did exceptionally well with this demographic, sweeping some of the 87 Caucus calls, door knocks, etc., they can make. Next, they sites, 60 of which were in Iowa. In a primary system need a strategy. Buttigieg’s campaign obviously had there would be no opportunity to get in a room with a strategy, although not entirely visible, that was very your Muslim brothers and sisters or your Spanish successful, involving rural precincts and a bump af- speaking friends, family and neighbors and discuss ter the first alignment. who you support and then cast your vote. Sanders won the enthusiasm with the largest ral- I had driven with 20 friends from Virginia to knock lies, like the one I went to in Cedar Rapids with 3,000 on doors in Iowa and we came back with great sto- people and the largest number of popular votes. So ries and having met great people who believe in de- a caucus is a way to take more than one measure- mocracy. This is what a caucus looks like, and as I ment. We know when November comes there can have chanted at many a march in Washington, this is be a difference between delegate counts and num- also what democracy looks like. ber of votes. So you learn things in Iowa that you need in a presidential campaign. Boyd Walker One new feature of the Iowa caucus’ were satel- Alexandria

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The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will host co-authors David Elfin and Andrea Chamblee on Feb. 19. The two completed “The Capital of Basket- ball” on behalf of Chamblee’s late husband, slain Capital Gazette sportswriter John McNamara. ‘The Capital of Basketball’ ASC to host Chamblee, Elfin on Feb. 19. By Jeanne Theismann tion and history of high school hoops in the Gazette Packet metropolitan DC area. The book covers 100 years of high school he Alexandria Sportsman’s Club basketball in the region, from the first game Twill host co-authors Andrea played in 1900, to the induction of DeMatha Chamblee and David Elfin at its Catholic’s Morgan Wootten into the Hall of monthly meeting Feb. 19 to discuss the re- Fame in 2000. cently released book “The Capital of Bas- Chamblee and Elfin will be on hand to ketball.” present the ASC Athletes of the Month The book was years in the making by cel- awards followed by refreshments provided ebrated sportswriter John McNamara, one by Café Pizzaiolo. The meeting will be held of five journalists killed in June of 2018 at Feb. 19 at the Old Dominion Boat Club, 200 the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapo- Strand Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The lis. His widow, Chamblee, joined forces with meeting is free and open to the public. For longtime DC sportswriter Elfin to complete more information, visit McNamara’s book, which traces the evolu- www.alexandriavasports.org.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 7 Entertainment New Zero-Waste Grocer Coming to King Street By Hope Nelson tory the waste in their own household, they children’s toys to candles and garden seeds, found themselves needing supplies to sup- Mason & Greens is aiming to fill a gap in IF YOU GO long the vibrant 900 block of King port their new lifestyle. That’s when the the region’s market with its plastic-free, Mason & Greens, 913 King St. Opening: Early spring Street, a transformation is occur- trouble began. zero-waste, cash-free existence. Try this: A reusable double baguette bag. “It is ring in one of the vacant shops. “We noticed that there wasn’t anyone “We have found that since we’ve been made of organic cotton and has a nice strap so it A can be carried over the shoulder,” says co-owner And with it, an old adage is prov- around here selling these things” to support going through this process, boy, there are a ing true: What once was old is new again. a lower-waste life, Marino said. In Europe, lot of people who are interested,” Marino Justin Marino. Such is the case for Mason & Greens, the he added, traditional dry-goods shops are said, gesturing to the popularity of And Marino hopes that the changes region’s first zero-waste dry-goods shop, everywhere, but even in this country’s most Alexandria’s weekly home-composting pro- sparked from Mason & Greens will extend slated to open this spring. metropolitan areas, the Marinos came up gram as an example of residents’ environ- to customers’ daily lives. “We always knew we wanted to open a empty. mentally friendly mindset. “I guess the real answer is to waste less. business that would help the community “We really wanted to do it for us and for “These people care enough, and that gave It’s important that we do this for our com- and help the environment,” said Justin the whole Washington DC area,” he said. us hope that what we were doing is in the munity, that we all think about wasting just Marino, who owns the shop And thus, Mason & Greens was born. “We’re right place,” he said. a little bit less. Even if it’s just cutting out APPETITE with his wife, Anna. Parents the first zero-waste shop in the whole DC What’s in a name? The concept of Mason one paper towel a week (at first),” he said. of two and Old Town resi- area.” & Greens lent itself to the perfect shop “These are the things that we can do. We dents themselves, Marino Though small in footprint – the 1880s name, with each word having significance. can all do this. We can change how we do said his family took a long look at the waste rowhouse at 913 King Street has about “The first part of the name, Mason, was stuff, and strangely enough, it’s not hard.” they were generating from week to week 1,100 square feet in total – the new store derived from the old Mason jars,” Marino Hope Nelson is the author of “Classic Restau- and decided they had to change their ways. will pack a punch. From foods such as pasta, said. “The second part of the name is rants of Alexandria” and owns the Kitchen At first, it started hyper-locally, in their flour, beans and cereals to soaps and lotions, Greens, so, of course it’s supporting the pro- Recessionista blog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any time home, but as the Marinos began to inven- from safety razors to laundry detergents to duce that we will have in the store.” at [email protected]. Calendar

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ONGOING “The King’s Shadow.” Now thru April 19. 8 p.m. At The Lab at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. In this season, Shakespeare’s Histories: “The King’s Shadow” runs January 2nd - April 19th, 2020; “Richard the Second” runs January 2 - April 18, 2020; “Henry the Fourth, Part 1” runs January 30 - April 18, 2020; “Henry the Fourth, Part 2” runs February 13 - April 19, 2020; and “Henry the Fifth” runs March 12 - April 19, 2020. These plays follow the troubled passing of the English crown from the philosopher King Richard II, to Outfitting the Men of Fort Ward will take place Feb. 22 at Celebrate the birthday of George Washington on Monday, the conqueror King Henry IV, to his Fort Ward Museum in Alexandria. Feb. 17 in Mount Vernon. rogue son, Prince Hal. With his father’s deeds looming over him, Hal indulges in a reckless adolescence Outfitting the Men of Fort Ward George Washington’s 288th Birthday that tarnishes his reputation. But Saturday/Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Monday/Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At George Washington’s Mount Vernon, South- when the time comes to rule, Hal Road, Alexandria. Museum interpreters in Union uniform will present on-going talks ern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria. Free admission. must take control of how history will about the clothing, military accessories and equipment typical of the Federal units All day: Experience the Revolutionary War in 4-D with Mount Vernon’s new re- remember him, unite his country, who were stationed at Fort Ward throughout the Civil War. Hands-on reproduc- vamped theater and step into Washington’s shoes in the new interactive “Be and become the legendary King tion items, intricately detailed model soldiers, and original objects on exhibit will Washington” theater. Henry V. Tickets are $35. Contact be featured. For more information, call Fort Ward Museum at 703-746-4848, or 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m: Presidential wreath-laying ceremony at Washington’s Tomb. [email protected] or 10 a.m. – 3 p.m: Tour the Washington Library during its annual open house. www.bravespiritstheatre.com. visit www.fortward.org. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m: “Official Observance of Washington’s Birthday” on the east Life Drawing Sessions. Now thru Dec. 9. At Del Ray Artisans, 2704 12-6 p.m., Fridays 12-9 p.m., lawn. Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Saturdays 12-9 p.m., and Sundays THURSDAY/FEB. 13 11:15 a.m.: A tactical and musical demonstration by the Old Guard Fife & Drum Looking for a chance to hone your 12-6 p.m. The gallery is free, open to How to Build Inexpensive Grow Corps and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard on the Bowling Green. figure drawing skills? Del Ray the public, and accessible. Visit Lights. 7 – 8:30 p.m. At the Burke 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m: Musical demonstration by the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. Artisans offers a range of open life www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: Meet re-enactors from Washington’s world as they share personal drawing sessions for just this Student Art Exhibit. Now thru March Alexandria. Give your plants a stories about the first president. purpose. Just drop in for the session 28. At the Gallery at Convergence, healthy start with grow lights to 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb. and bring your supplies to draw or 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. ensure your seedlings get great light paint the live models. Fee ranges The Alexandria All City High School indoors, even when it’s freezing Studio 29, 105 North Union Street, Center, 105 N. Union Street, from $8-$12. All skill levels are Art Exhibition hosted by the outside. Grow unusual and hard-to- Alexandria. Here, in Alexandria, we Alexandria. My Queer Valentine welcome. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/ Convergence Arts Initiative returns find varieties of vegetables not are surrounded by beautiful and explores love and relationships life-drawing Feb. 7 – March 28 for its fifth year. offered at local garden centers, or exciting buildings, bridges, parks, through non-heteronormative and Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit. 2020’s experience will feature 90 farm nutritious microgreens indoors. and monuments. Both our local and non-binary artists’ perspectives. The March 6-29. Opening reception Alexandria high school students Learn the pros and cons of light worldwide architecture serve as themes and subjects of artwork in Friday, March 6 from 7-9 p.m. At Del representing six high schools systems and options for creating your inspiration for the pieces in this this exhibition explore relationships Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount including public, private, and own. Instructions and material lists show. Themed work will be eligible through the artists’ view on love. To Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Have you independent spanning over 10 provided are to help you jumpstart for recognition by the jurors. Non- celebrate this exhibition, Target ever looked at a piece of art and your different mediums of art. Returning your garden. This class is offered by themed work will also be exhibited. Gallery will be hosting a special imagination immediately starts to for 2020’s collaborative event are Extension Master Gardeners. Free. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily reception and event in partnership wander? Narrative art tells a story, students from Bishop Ireton, Advance registration requested at and weekends, and 10:30 a.m. to 9 with local LGBTQ+ organizations on either as a moment in an ongoing Episcopal High School, T.C. Williams, mgnv.org. Call 703-228-6414 or p.m. on the second Thursday of each Valentine’s Day. The juror for this story or as a sequence of events St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, email [email protected]. month. exhibition was Andy Johnson, unfolding over time. A picture is Commonwealth Academy, and The independent curator and gallery worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Howard Gardner School. Artists FEB. 13 TO MARCH 15 FRIDAY/FEB. 14 director of Gallery 102 at the Story will take you on an imaginative Reception: Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 – 9 Architecture in Fiber. At Potomac My Queer Valentine Reception. 7- Corcoran School of the Arts & Design journey. Gallery hours are: Thursdays p.m. Fiber Arts Gallery, Torpedo Factory, 10 p.m. At the Torpedo Factory Art See Calendar, Page 9 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

From Page 8 and George Washington University. The exhibition runs from Saturday, January 25 thru Sunday, March 8, 2020.

FEB. 14-15 Edison High Presents One-Acts. Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. At Thomas Edison High School, Franconia Road, Alexandria. The

annual student-directed one act play Photo by Kevin Dool festival returns to the auditorium of Thomas A. Edison High School. Each performance features five plays with a variety of actors and themes. Tickets: $5 general admission - available online or at the door. Boating Safety Classes will begin Saturday, Feb. 22 in SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Alexandria.

Eco-Savvy Symposium: Four ey Season Garden. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. At Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Boating Safety Classes John McCrary conducts the Blessed Sacrament Festival Green Spring Road, Alexandria./ Saturday/Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Washington Farm United Methodist Choir and Orchestra. (Adults) Discover ways to expand the Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. The one-day class will be taught by ex- beauty in your garden at the 16th perienced Flotilla 25-08 (Mount Vernon) instructors with the U.S. Coast Guard annual EcoSavvy Symposium: The Auxiliary. Future classes are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, and July 18. To Blessed Sacrament Festival Four Season Garden—Sensational Friday/Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. At Blessed Sacrament Church, 1427 W. Braddock Road, Ornamentals and Edibles All Year enroll in a class contact Ted Caliga at [email protected]. Newcomers and Long. Author and garden columnist experienced boaters alike are also encouraged to explore the Coast Guard Alexandria. Blessed Sacrament Festival Choir and Orchestra will perform Marianne Willburn and Smithsonian Auxiliary’s “Welcome to the Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Web Site” (http:/ Beethoven’s stirring Mass in C and Mozart’s cantata, Davide Penitente. Soloists Gardens Horticulture Collections /wow.uscgaux.info) to obtain free boating safety tools and materials. are members of the Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera. Recep- Manager Cindy Brown share insights tion at intermission. Free-will offering at the door. For more information, contact into selecting plants for all-season $10 students. Visit www.alexsym.org humanity— a wide variety of parish music director John McCrary, Call 703-998-6100 ext. 103. color, architectural interest, and or call 703-548-0885. interpretations will be included. Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. At The extended harvests from your edible SUNDAY/FEB. 16 garden. $58 per person. Register Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ George Washington’s Alexandria Alexandria. Human Condition — parks/parktakes (code 986.13C6) or Tour. 2-3:30 p.m. At 101 N. Union Exploring the Body as Subject call Green Spring Gardens at 703- Street, Alexandria. Explore historic Exhibition, which runs Feb. 13-March 642-5173. Old Town Alexandria as George 22. This group exhibition will be a SOUPer Saturday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Washington knew it! This 90-minute visual exploration of the human At The Torpedo Factory, 105 North guided walking tour will explore sites condition, asking artists to capture Union Street, Alexandria. The 26th associated with Washington and his what is it that makes a person. From annual SOUPer Saturday is a closest colleagues, including John the classic nude, to abstract and collaboration of ceramic artists at the Fitzgerald’s warehouse, Captain’s impressionist treatments, to pieces Torpedo Factory, Kiln Club, and the Row, Gentry Row, the Apothecary that touch on the basic concept of Ceramic Guild to benefit United shop, Ramsay House, Market Square, humanity — a wide variety of Community (community-based, non- the Carlyle House, Wise’s Tavern, interpretations will be included. profit organization that offers Duvall Tavern, Gadsby’s Tavern, and 2020 MV Dems Mardi Gras. 6 to comprehensive programs to families Washington’s townhouse. The tour 9:30 p.m. At Mount Vernon Unitarian in Alexandria. Hundreds of ceramic begins behind the Torpedo Factory’s Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, works of art for $20, and purchasers south entrance, in front of Vola’s Alexandria. The Mount Vernon get a voucher for a cup of soup from Dockside Grill. Free No reservations District Democratic Committee the Chart House. Email: required. Offered by the Office of (MVDDC) is excited to host its 12th [email protected] Historic Alexandria. Contact 703- annual Mardi Gras & Straw Poll. Cast Sweet As Sin: The Unwrapped Story 599-4010 or [email protected]. your vote in NOVA’s first Straw Poll How Candy Became America’s Walking with Washington Tour. of 2020 and stay for dancing, music, Favorite Pleasure. 2 p.m. At Beatley 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. At Christ Church food, and libations. Choose your next Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, portico entrance, 118 N. Washington President on Presidents’ Day Alexandria. A lecture examining the St., Alexandria. Led by an old-line Weekend. They will also have a silent African American role in American Virginian with family stories about auction including items such as a candy making. Space is limited. Washington, our 18c. action hero, private lunch and tour of the Capitol Registration required. this tour in his chosen hometown with Master of Ceremonies, Rep. Don The Real Story of Uncle Tom’s focuses on his character and values, Beyer. Tickets are $55 each until Feb. Cabin. 2 p.m. At Barrett Branch and significant people and events in 14 and $65 each at the door – limited Library, 717 Queen Street, his life and American history where quantity. Alexandria. Presented by the they occurred. Stops at Christ The Art League Patron’s Show National Park Service. Learn about Church, “Light-Horse” Harry Lee Fundraiser. 6 p.m. to midnight. At Josiah Henson, the real inspiration house, Gadsby’s Tavern, Duvall the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 for the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This Tavern, Wise’s Tavern, Bank of N. Union Street, Alexandria. Part free program is presented by a park Alexandria, Carlyle House and fundraiser, part block party, and lots of ranger from the NPS Civil War Market Square. Reservations not fun, The Art League’s 52nd Patron’s Defenses Division. required. Free. Recommended for Show Fundraiser gives participants the Wilderness Survival. 2 to 4 p.m. At ages 10 and above. Contact: opportunity to purchase original art for Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 [email protected] a bargain price. Whether you are a Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Learn Performance: Alexandria seasoned collector or an art newbie, basic wilderness survival skills, cook Symphony Orchestra. 3 p.m. at you won’t want to miss this a meal over a campfire or study the George Washington Masonic opportunity to acquire quality art while art of fire-building in outdoor Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. supporting a great non-profit programs in county parks. In this Featuring the String Serenade with organization and a community of program, learn how to build a fire, James Ross, Music Director; Berta artists. Cost: $225 individual; $330 read a compass and set up a tent for Rojas, guitarist. They will perform couples. Visit the website: shelter. Cost is $9 per person. Call Mozart: Serenade No. 6 “Serenata https://www.theartleague.org/event/the- 703-768-2525 or visit Notturna;” Castelnuovo-Tedesco: 52nd-patrons-show-fundraiser/ Guitar Concerto in D Major; Andante The Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit runs from March 6-29 at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ MONDAY/FEB. 17 huntley-meadows. Moderato from String Quartet in G Del Ray Artisans Gallery in Alexandria. Performance: Alexandria Major (arr. by James Ross); and Breakfast & Meeting of the Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. at Schubert: Symphony No. 5. Cost is Friendship Veterans Fire Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall $20-$85 adults, $5 youth, $10 Engine Association. 9 a.m. to Tell Me a Story and Arts Center, 4915 East Campus students. Visit www.alexsym.org or 10:30 a.m. The Westin Alexandria call 703-548-0885. Old Town, Alexandria. Meet special March 6-29, Opening reception Friday, March 6 from 7-9 p.m. At Del Ray Arti- Drive. Featuring the String Serenade sans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Have you ever looked at a piece with James Ross, Music Director; Human Condition Reception. 4-6 guests and enjoy a hearty breakfast of art and your imagination immediately starts to wander? Narrative art tells a story, Berta Rojas, guitarist. They will p.m. At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince with members of this historic perform Mozart: Serenade No. 6 Street, Alexandria. Exhibition runs association at this annual tradition. either as a moment in an ongoing story or as a sequence of events unfolding over “Serenata Notturna;” Castelnuovo- Feb. 13 - March 22. Human Be there for the first appearance of time. A picture is worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Story will take you on an Tedesco: Guitar Concerto in D Major; Condition asks artists to capture what the day of General and Lady imaginative journey. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Sat- Andante Moderato from String is it that makes a person. From the Washington and a talk by a urdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and Quartet in G Major (arr. by James classic nude, to abstract and renowned special guest. Tickets are accessible. For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or Ross); and Schubert: Symphony No. impressionist treatments, to pieces $40. Visit www.FriendshipFireCo.org contact the curator Lesley Hall ([email protected]) or Director of Curating 5. Cost is $20-$85 adults, $5 youth, that touch on the basic concept of or call 703-829-6640. Brittany Gabel ([email protected]). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 9 People at Work

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Charles Rivas and Edilawit Teklehaimanot, interns in Urban Alliance-Inova partnership Charles Rivas works in Inova Financial Services. Urban Alliance Partners with Inova to Sponsor High School Interns By Shirley Ruhe Teklehaimanot began her internship Nov. Gazette Packet 22 and likewise will participate in the program until July. When she arrives in Hu- t is 2:30 p.m., and Charles Rivas and man Resources where she is assigned, Edilawit Teklehaimanot have just ar- Teklehaimanot checks her emails to find out Irived at Inova Alexandria Hospital to if her three coworkers have any requests begin their afternoon internships. for her assistance. This could be entering Both are seniors at T.C. Williams High files in the HR log, writing termination let- School in the early school release program ters or organizing files. She says, “I had to and on track to graduate. They are partici- learn Excel and to write email.” pating in a partnership program between Langi Jackson, HR business partner and Urban Alliance and Inova. Although Urban one of Teklehaimanot’s coworkers, explains Alliance was founded in 1996, its partner- that in addition to her other duties, ship with Inova is new this year. Teklehaimanot acts as receptionist in the Through Urban Alliance’s High School afternoon, greeting visitors and directing Internship Program in partnership with them to where they need to go. “And she is Inova, students receive a nine-month paid helping prep for a big accreditation project internship with intensive professional job by making sure the employee data is up to roles and life skills training. Emily Rogers, par.” Communications Director for the Urban Teklehaimanot says she learned about Alliance says, “There is a lot of support for this program from her sister who had an students at the low end and for the super internship two years ago. “If I hadn’t been achieving but not much for those in the in this internship program, I maybe would middle with all of the talent and drive but have been working at McDonalds after no chance to showcase it. We go after that school. I always knew I wanted to be a nurse group.” and wanted my first job to be a professional She adds, “We work with the schools with one.” Rivas adds, “It is good for resume the greatest need for paid internships.” building.” Currently there are 21 high school seniors Rivas says his friends work in restaurants from Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax after school, too, and he probably would working in Inova clinics, hospitals and ad- have been at home watching television. In- ministrative offices. stead he has learned professional skills from Langi Jackson offers assistance to Human Resources intern Edilawit Rivas says he started his nine-month in- the training workshops which he attended Teklehaimanot. ternship Nov.18, 2019. He works in Inova before the internship began and from the Patient Financial Services four days a week help of his mentor. He said it has opened Rogers explains that part of the program they have learned, and what they hope to after school until summer when he will his eyes to a new possibility. is six weeks of indirect training, sort of a do next. Again, another soft skill, learning work full time until July. “When I arrive, I Rogers says each student is assigned a boot camp for students, before the intern- to communicate, so important in the work- sort patient mail and then I void checks the mentor from the pre work training stage ship begins. They teach a number of soft place. UA was founded to expand economic rest of the afternoon. I have learned a lot and then the relationship continues with skills that will be needed in the workplace opportunity and access to career options for about the revenue stream and how health weekly input throughout the internship. as well as appropriate professional attire. economically-disadvantaged students. They care works.” He says this has probably The mentors are there for guidance, advice, “And no profanity,” Rivas adds. have provided over 400 Northern Virginia changed his thoughts about his possible friendship, answering questions, “telling me At the end of the internship there is a students with paid internships and more future as a construction worker into a ca- what I need to know.” Rogers,says, “They public speaking challenge where the stu- than 1,350 with workforce readiness train- reer in the financial field. are the wrap around support.” dents talk about their experiences, what ing. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Valentine’s Day

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Chet and Sabra Avery – married 59 years “Sabra made the error of sitting down next to me in a graduate class at Harvard. We went out together a couple of times. My friends were concerned about me because I was always going out with different girls and wasting my time. But when they met Sabra, they all said ‘This is the one.’ The moment I knew she was the girl above all girls of interest to me was when we were reading a book by Henry James and she said to me ‘Henry James is the man you’d like to have as your uncle.’ That’s when I knew she was special.” — Chet “I knew when he was in that classroom with me that he was a special man. I volunteered to read for him because I wanted to be with him. We were with each other and stayed with each other ever since. We were married in 1961 and have one son and two grandchildren.” — Sabra Elsie and Jim Henson – married 43 years “What has made our marriage successful is patience, communication and a strong relationship with the Lord. We turned everything over to the Lord.” — Elsie “We both have our individual faults and individual strengths but the Lord is the equalizer. My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6: ‘Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.’ This feeling of teamwork brings us through – it gives us a common purpose. We work together and while we might be doing different things, we are still together and still part of the team and that’s a good feeling.” — Jim Love Is in the Air s Valentine’s Day approaches, there is no short- or successfully navigating more than half a century together, age of advice available to anyone looking to dis- some Alexandria couples share the stories behind their last- cover the secret to a successful relationship. ing and very special love affairs. A — Jeanne Theismann Whether just beginning the journey of a lifetime Rosa and Jack Byrd – married 58 years “We got married so young we really grew up together. We give each other unconditional love and laugh together. We accept each other’s differences and we have shared hobbies. The main thing is to keep doing new things. We stay active, which I believe is the key to successful aging and a successful marriage.” – Rosa “We love to travel and have been to all 50 states but three – Ne- braska, North Dakota and Oregon. We have been to South Africa and Alaska and take water aerobics together. We enjoy experiencing new things together.” — Jack

Patrick and Danielle Moran – married two years “The fabulous thing about our marriage and what makes for a successful marriage and partnership is a commitment to Shelley and Dick Schwab – married 58 years growing with one another. We’ve changed. Our interests have “What has been successful in our marriage is that we only argue over changed and things constantly evolve on a daily basis. But unimportant things, like how long to cook the vegetables. We met at Antioch what’s important is to have a commitment to growing with Sandy Modell and Cathy Clement College in Ohio – I was still in college when we got married in 1961. When your partner, appreciating how that person is changing and “What makes our life together happy and hopefully long lasting we moved to the Washington area I became a writer and we started a fam- growing as a unit.” — Patrick is that we have patience, we have optimism, we have empathy, and ily.” — Shelley “We are expecting our first child, a daughter, in April. That we have a dog. We’ll have a quit evening together for Valentine’s Day “We agree on most things. Most of the things we argued about were very will be a huge change for us but we will support each other – make dinner and maybe spend the evening by a fire.”— Sandy minor. I think most importantly, we also never went to bed mad at each through those changes. I am looking forward to the future of “What I think is important is that we give each other mutual sup- other. That would be my best advice to other couples.” — Dick our family.” — Danielle port – we have each other’s back.” — Cathy www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style

Photo courtesy of Patina Polished Living Photo courtesy of The Picket Fence Textiles in vibrant colors like these throw A set of Swedish towels can be a game pillows, can brighten the day of your changer for those who are environmen- Valentine. tally conscious. Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Home

a reusable vessel is an option that Thomas suggests. There’s still time to give “We have some candles that come in a pottery con- tainer and once the candle is gone, you can still use the gift of style. the pottery,” she said. “It’s like a two-for-one. Pot- tery is food safe and can go in the oven and dish- By Marilyn Campbell washer if you want to make a dip or something in The Connection them.” For those who decide to give flowers on Valentine’s oxes of chocolates and bouquets of flow- Day, add a vase for displaying those buds, suggests ers are ideas that might come to the minds Walker. “Instead of spending more than $100 on roses Bof those who are still on the hunt for the for your sweetheart, spend under $100 on [an] un- perfect gift to give on Cupid’s Day. Though believably gorgeous cocoon Vase by Danish design we celebrate St. Valentine in just two days, home house, Holmegaard,” she said. “Fill it with a beauti- décor aficionados come to the rescue with a few chic ful selection of fresh flowers [and] instead of having gift ideas for the home design enthusiasts in your the roses for a few days, your beloved will have this life. gorgeous, stylish vase for a lifetime.” “Whether you love to cook or you just love to eat Those who want to give a gift that offers a luxuri- take-out, a pop of color on the countertop will bring ous night’s sleep should consider a silk pillow case, a smile to your face every time you walk into your says Amanda Mertins of Patina Polished in Alexan- kitchen,” said Anne Walker of Anne Walker Design. dria. “For a gift that will bring joy for years to come, sur- “They’re a wonderful gift because they’re good for prise your significant other with a bright red Kitchen your hair,” she said. “And silk stays cool which might Aid Stand Mixer and a set of red silicone spatulas be good for those who get hot at night.” for Valentine’s Day. Such a joy to use and a delight There’s nothing more classic than a silver picture for the eye.” frame adorning one’s side table or book case, sug- A set of Swedish towels can be a game changer for gests Mertins. “When we are designing a living room, those who are environmentally conscious and ob- we often walk into someone’s house and see photos sessively clean, says Courtney Thomas of the Picket of their loved ones displayed in a hodgepodge of Fence a home décor and gift boutique in Burke, Vir- frames like wooden frames and ceramic frames. Giv- ginia. “You can use Swedish towels to clean any- ing silver frames allows photos of your family or chil- thing you’d clean with a paper towel,” she said. “But dren to be displayed tastefully in classic silver frames” they’re reusable and you can throw them in the dish- Bursts of color in the form of textiles can brighten washer when they get dirty. them home of one’s valentine, advises Mertins. Eco-friendly and made entirely of biodegradable “Tablecloths, runners and napkins in silk, velvet cellulose or a combination of wood pulp and renew- and cotton by Ardmore Design make a beautiful able cotton, Swedish towels can be used for house- table setting,” she said. “There are some wonder- hold cleaning projects that range from spills on a ful, washable throws in all different colors that counter tops to water spots on a mirror. make great gifts. People love because their pretty For a gift that does double design duty, a candle in and washable.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 ❖ 13 All News Gowned Up By KENNETH B. LOURIE Dieting All Gowned UpAnd somewhere to go, or so I thought. I had checked in at the front desk. I was given a number, and almost immediately, it was called. I said good-bye to Team Lourie and was Sisters led back to a staging area (beds, curtains, doctors, nurses) where I was told I would see them both From Page 3 before surgery. There I was given a gown, no-slip road diets, one on King Street, another on socks and a hair net to change into, and instructed Van Dorn Street and a very controversial to place all my clothes (underwear, too) into two one on Seminary Road. Opponents of the plastic bags and then told to pull back the privacy curtain and lie back on the bed. Seminary road diet have organized a Within a few minutes a female nurse, part of Facebook page to share their grievances and a very attentive and conscientious staff, began to Wilson is a regular participant in the ongo- attend me. She started an I.V. in my left forearm, ing discussions there. wrapped a blood pressure cuff around my right “Certainly during the peak rush hour in bicep and then stuck half-a-dozen or so EKG the morning and the evening, there is contacts over the front me and down my legs to monitor my heart. In addition, the typical other slightly more congestion right now,” says vitals: oxygen, pulse and temperature were taken. Wilson. “Their concern is that it’s inhibit- At that point, it appeared that I had passed muster. ing emergency vehicle response. The fire My surgeon stopped by for a brief visit and all chief says it hasn’t, but that’s a concern.” was progressing normally. Until that is when the For Norton, the idea is still in the plan- anesthesiologist came by for what I thought was [OLÄUHSZ[LW0[^HZ[OLÄUHSZ[LWHSYPNO[:OLZHPK ning stages. that “due to an abundance of caution,” she was Their City Council is hearing presenta- uncomfortable proceeding with the surgery. She tions about how it would work and why it explained that the facility (not a hospital) where I may be a good idea for the city’s main drag was to undergo the surgery, was not fully equipped through the central business district. The to respond to certain potential complications which might occur which involved a breathing motivation for the road diet is basically the tube, a ventilator and the weakness of my lungs, same in Norton and Alexandria as it is ev- so she sent me packing (unpacking actually). erywhere else. Disappointed, as you might imagine, we all left the “We want to put a bike lane in,” Fawbush facility and waited for further instructions. said. “We’re trying to reform downtown into By the end of the day, arrangements had been a more pedestrian bike-friendly environ- made to reschedule my surgery at a local hospital on Wednesday, a mere two day delay. I could live ment. Right now it’s just a pass-through with that. At home, I resumed my post-shower, from one end to the other.” pre-surgery, infection-preventing scrub as I had for In Alexandria, the opposition is from the previously scheduled surgery. This time surgery people who preferred traffic lanes to bike was scheduled for 1:30 pm instead of the 10:50 lanes — a cultural divide pitting the bicycle am it had been on Monday. Still, if all went well, I could be released that same day, under someone community and pedestrian advocates else’s recognizance of course, given the late hour, against people who live in the wealthiest but likely recuperating at home in my own bed. part of Alexandria. Folks who live on the On Wednesday, I arrived at the hospital two Seminary love the idea, although many of hours before surgery as direvced and began the the people who live in the large houses sur- now familiar process. Once again I was prepped and ready. This time there were no slip-ups. rounding it don’t. For Norton, the debate is Around 2:15 I was wheeled into the operating more about how a road diet might influ- room and introduced to the staff on hand. I was ence commerce. asked my name, date of birth and the reason for “All of our businesses take front-door de- surgery that day. Answering correctly, the next liveries because we don’t have alleys behind step involved an oxygen mask coming down over my nose and mouth and being asked to breathe all of our businesses,” said Norton City normally, which I did, and the rest, as they say, is Councilman Robert Fultz. “So how do you history. manage a front-door delivery with a two- It turned out that the anesthesiologist was right lane road.” to be cautious. My four-hour outpatient surgery Both communities are also seeking to turned into a seven-hour admission-to-the-hospital make a name for themselves as tourism major surgery with complications. Due to my “Ad- ams’ Apple” tumor being embedded into/under my destinations, although for different reasons. collarbone, a thoracic surgeon was brought into In Alexandria, you can’t walk down King consult about possibly cracking open my chest to Street without tripping over a historic site. get at the remaining cancer. Fortunately, a decision For Norton, though, the tourism marketing was made not to do so and I was wheeled back to is based on nature and outdoor activities. recovery and eventually to my room for the night where at 12:35 am, while lying in my bed, my “We have hundreds of miles of trails in eyes opened and I saw my wife, Dina and close southwest Virginia,” said Del Terry Kilgore friend, Rita, who had stayed into the wee hours in (R-1). “We hope the folks from Alexandria an amazing show of support. will come down and visit us for a while.” The next day, after an uncomfortable night The delegations from both communities in my hospital bed, I was discharged, four hours after the process began. (As you may or may not are already plotting out which government know, getting discharged from the hospital is facilities they want to see and, of course, hardly a straight line from your hospital room to which restaurants they want to visit. Down- your curbside pick up.) I was given instructions, town Norton has a clutch of international prescriptions and follow-up appointments. My restaurants, and he’s happy to make sug- thyroid gland, parathyroid, “Adam’s Apple” tumor gestions about which menu items should be and a few lymph nodes stayed behind. Can’t say that I miss any of them. Still, my body may miss considered. Leaders in both communities them so I’ll likely have some post-op work to do at say they haven’t given much thought or home. Nevertheless, progress has been made for even visited the other. which I’m grateful. “We have corrections facilities in Wise. We don’t have any in Alexandria,” said Ebbin. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. “We have more tourism in Alexandria, not as much as Wise would like.” 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ February 13-19, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR YOUR TOYOTA

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