Vol. 13, No. 49 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper DECEMBER 8, 2016 North Old Town rocked by another homicide Colby McClennon, 41, found Diego, Calif. Property records resident who has walked dogs dead from gunshot wounds indicate he used to live on Co- for a friend in the area for sev- near Powhatan Park lonial Avenue, and that Pamela eral years. “The shooting, that BY CHRIS TEALE McClennon still lives in the was a surprise. It just shows it A 41-year-old former city same house. Attempts to reach could happen anywhere.” resident is dead after a shooting the family for comment or more “It’s generally pretty quiet that occurred late last Wednes- information were unsuccessful. when I’m here,” said Rachel day on Colonial Avenue. The slaying shook the area, Schott. “For something like this At approximately 9:24 p.m. which is primarily residential to happen is definitely a shock.” November 30, officers from and bordered by U.S. Route 1’s McClennon was raised by the Alexandria Police Depart- northbound lanes, just south his mother and grandmother ment responded to the 1200 of Potomac Yard. Neighbors in Alexandria, and attended block of Colonial Ave. after reported hearing multiple gun- T.C. Williams High School a report of shots being fired. shots that night, and said such before dropping out in the The victim was located by po- events are virtually unheard 10th grade. Since then, he had lice suffering from trauma to of. been convicted for dealing the upper body, and was pro- “This is a very quiet neigh- drugs in the city and for rob- PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE nounced dead at the scene. borhood; you don’t hear of bery in New Jersey. Colby McClennon, 41, of San Diego, Calif., died near Powhatan Park on November 30 after being shot. His slaying is the seventh in the He was later identified as too much of anything around city this year. Colby McClennon, 41, of San here,” said Jeff Brown, a D.C. SEE HOMICIDE | 6 T.C. Williams stadium upgrades get strong support at public hearing Residents also push for new Minnie Howard campus BY CHRIS TEALE The proposal to revamp Park- er-Gray Stadium on the campus of T.C. Williams High School received strong support last week at a public hearing of the Alex- andria City School Board on its proposed capital budget. But while the controversial plan to add lights to the field was given strong backing by some, Opponents raised objections to opponents warned board mem- fiscal 2018 to 2027 totaling the continued plan to install lights PHOTO/LOUISE KRAFFT bers of consequences associated $515.7 million. The plan’s cen- at Parker-Gray Stadium, saying with pursuing the change. terpiece is a full demolition of the school must respect a long- SEASON FOR SCOTSMEN Members of the St. Andrews The board held the public the Minnie Howard campus of standing agreement made with Society of Philadelphia carry swords and flags as part of the 46th hearing December 1, less than T.C. Williams and its replace- neighbors not to do so. annual Scottish Christmas Walk through the streets of Old Town a month after Schools Super- ment with a building for ninth Saturday. The event brings out visitors, residents and many of the area’s Scottish clans. For more photos see page 24. intendent Alvin Crawley pro- posed an ambitious plan for SEE ACPS CIP | 9 LITTLE THEATRE HITS BILL KIRCHEN’S HONKY- REFRESH ON HOLIDAY TONK HOLIDAY - PAGE 29 CLASSIC - PAGE 20 2.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Christine Roland Garner I Sell More Because I Do More! Since 1988 The time to sell is now. 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Lower level from MacArthur Elementary! with full bath, laundry with guest room and 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 finished levels with attached garage. and storage walks out to 2nd full bath and lots of Living room with fireplace, dining room addition with the fenced back yard with storage. Large deck backs abundant windows opens to kitchen. Lower level recreation off street parking. to open space. room with full bath. Fenced yard with brick patio. Christine Garner (703) 587-4855 My Priorities Are Simple...They’re Yours! For additional information & Photos, Go to: www.ChristineGarner.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... DECEMBER 8, 2016 | 3 THE WEEKLY BRIEFING U.S. Park Police Officer Carl Hiott awarded HAPPY Congressional Badge of Bravery HOLIDAYS U.S. Rep Don Beyer (D-8) presented city resident Carl Hiott, an officer with the U.S. Park Police, the Congressio- nal Badge of Bravery at a cer- emony late last month. Hiott was part of a team that saved the lives of work- ers at the Navy Yard in D.C. in 2013 during the shooting in which 12 people were killed. HOLIDAY FLOWERS delivered Hiott was involved in the fatal shooting of lone gunman Aar- NATIONWIDE & COMMUNITYWIDE on Alexis at the headquarters | of the Navy Sea Systems 703-310-6742 www.conklyns.com Command. He was among the initial responders, and after Alexis ton Navy Yard shooting,” The presentation was made OLD TOWN $775,000. was shot he helped to escort said Beyer. “He put his life at a ceremony in Beyer’s office civilians to safety. at risk to protect others, and on Capitol Hill. Attendees in- ~ Open House Sunday ~ “Officer Hiott did a tre- undoubtedly saved lives that cluded U.S. Interior Secretary mendous service to his com- day. His service represents Sally Jewel, National Park December 11th, 2 to 4 munity and his country, and the finest example of law en- Service director Jonathan Jar- I’m thrilled to be able to rec- forcement, and I am so proud vis and Robert Maclean, chief ognize him for his courageous to present him with the Con- of U.S. Park Police. actions during the Washing- gressional Badge of Bravery.” - Chris Teale Salute to Women awards nominations now open The Alexandria Commis- Patent and Trademark Office, and career development and pro- sion for Women announced it with proceeds from the event viding opportunities for youth. is seeking nominations for its supporting the Alexandria All nominations must be Salute to Women awards of Sexual Assault Center and Do- submitted to the city’s depart- women, men and young people mestic Violence Program. ment of community and human who have made a significant Winners will be recognized services by the close of business impact on women and girls in for their achievements in several on February 3, 2017. Nomina- Alexandria. areas, including health and safe- tion forms can be found online The awards are slated to ty, legislative advocacy, leader- at www.alexandriava.gov/dchs be held March 20 at the U.S. ship, artistic endeavors, business - Chris Teale The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce celebrated its suc- cesses in 2016 and looked ahead to 2017 at its annual ~116 Wolfe Street ~ meeting Tuesday morning at This wonderful property, one half block the Hilton Mark Center. The event was highlighted by a key- to the river, has been lovingly restored and note address by Tom and David maintained with great style and taste. Gardner (pictured), founders of city-based multimedia invest- Four fully finished levels offer sophisticated ment firm The Motley Fool. In living indoors and the brick-walled patio his remarks, 2017 board chair- adds an extra seasonal room. Circa 1790. man Dak Hardwick introduced “Tomorrow’s Alexandria,” a year- Diann Hicks Carlson long initiative to prepare the city’s business community for the future, including the opening 703-628-2440 of the National Science Foun- www.diannhicks.com dation headquarters. 4.... | DECEMBER 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES 703-683-1996 Woman dies after crash on Mount Vernon Avenue A pedestrian struck by a car “Rose is a very special at the intersection of Mount person who is both family Heating & Air Conditioning Vernon Avenue and West and friend to us, our staff Glebe Road last week died and many of our patrons at from her injuries, police an- Cafe Pizzaiolo, St Elmo’s and Fall Inspections nounced Sunday.