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Vol. 11, No. 20 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper An incredible send-off PHOTOs/Susan hale thomas Sailors stand by the casket of longtime Alexandria resident and retired World War II veteran Thomas Richard Downs at his burial service last Friday. Family members said the occasion was particularly meaningful since it fell on the 70th anniversary of V-E Day, when Germany surrendered to Allied forces. may 14, 2015 Alexandria veteran buried on anniversary of V-E Day By Susan Hale Thomas For a veteran, being buried at Arlington National Cemetery is considered a great honor. But for the family of longtime Alexandria resident and World War II veteran Navy Cmdr. Thomas Richard Downs, his burial service last Friday had added significance: May 8 was the 70th anniversary of the end of the conflict in Europe. Downs died of natural causes on January 2 at the age of 91. A memorial service was held at the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer. Afterward, Downs’ casket was lifted onto a caisson. Family and friends followed the procession escorted by a casket team, color guard, and military band to the burial site. At the site, there was a small service including a three-rifle volley, “Taps” performed by a bugler, the formal folding of the flag and its presentation to the family. Downs made h is home i n Rosemont for 57 years and was known to friends and family as “The Commander.” Born January 23, 1923, Downs lived with his family in Middletown, Ohio and after graduating with honors from SEE Veteran | 5 First in a series of three profiles of Democratic Candidates for Mayor Kerry Donley looks to up the ante Former mayor believes development in Alexandria should move quicker By ERich Wagner photo/Chris Teale A community of support A 20-foot installation of giant blackboards stands along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, on which people have written in chalk what they wish they had the courage to do. Unveiled by local resident Nancy Belmont, people have written their dreams, hopes and fears as well as what holds them back. Former Mayor Kerry Donley may appear all business on the campaign trail, throwing around statistics and proposals for future development in Alexandria, but he stressed some of the best parts of being mayor are simply interacting with residents. “That’s the beauty of local government,” he said. “[Going] out and doing those things, I actually enjoy that because it gives me the opportunity to have a direct re- Kerry Donley lationship with our citizens. The Giant [Food] on Duke Street used to be a Hechinger, and I went to buy a box of nails one Saturday and I got stopped by four people who came up to me complaining about the difficulty there was to try to turn left into the Hechinger. “I went back and talked to transportation and environmental services, and they said, ‘You’re exactly right. 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City council formally approves 2016 fiscal year budget ACPS, Maury Schoolyard and police big winners this budget season By Chris Teale At a special meeting of Alexandria City Council on May 7, City Manager Mark Jinks recalled that in December 2014, the city faced a $31 million deficit based on thenproposed budgets for city departments for fiscal 2016. Jinks asked city staff and officials in the office of management and budget to suggest ideas to reduce the shortfall, ideally so that no additional taxes would be levied on citizens. Just four months later, city council unanimously passed legislation approving the new budget without any tax increases but with a modest increase in spending after a budget season with relatively little drama compared to previous years. The city’s overall budget totals $816.3 million, with $649.2 million in the operating budget. That represents an overall increase on the 2015 fiscal year overall and operating budgets of 1.4 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively. Within that, approximately $1.3 million was added to staff Fire Station 210 on the West End between December 2015 and March 2016, after it opened last month without any firefighters. Alexandria City Public Schools will receive a total of $198.8 million, which includes an extra $1 million granted in the add/delete work sessions. The Maury Schoolyard Initiative from parents at Matthew Maury Elementary School received $250,000 from the capital budget to aid improvements to the school’s playground. The combination of private and public funds to aid the project drew praise from city councilors, as did the group’s constant involvement in the budget process. “For Maury School, you have been with us always,” said City Councilor Del Pepper in chambers after the budget’s approval. “I particularly feel a good bit of warmth towards that particular project because there were so many parents that were involved in this. “At the very beginning, when it looked like ‘Mission: Impossible,’ they still had the hope and they still kept pushing. When a community goes out like that and really fights for something they have to have, and if you’re meeting us part-way, that really is incentive for sure.” “We really applaud all that you’re doing and have done already,” added Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg. “I also love the fact that the children have been involved. Anywhere in the city where we have similar situations, coming forward as a community and working with us hand-in-hand is definitely welcome.” The budget invests $2.1 million in the pay of police officers to try and regain regional competitiveness. After years without a pay bump, officers lobbied City Hall for an increase and under the 2016 budget will receive a 4.5 percent raise across the board. Entry-level pay for officers will increase by 9 percent. Finally, the city’s transportation improvement plan has been given $1.85 million for its top three priorities to improve city infrastructure, while the Alexandria Law Library received $60,000 to continue operating, albeit with reduced hours. The budget process underwent some changes late last year to prevent the tension and freneticism of past cycles, as city councilors looked to find funding for projects late on. City councilors Paul Smedberg and John Chapman pushed successfully for a new process that looks to garner citizen input much earlier, with a requirement that city councilors fill out a form on a deadline explaining how a proposal for funding aligns with the city’s strategic plan, with two other city councilors as co-sponsors. Smedberg noted at the May 7 meeting that while the process is still not perfect, it ensures that the responsibility is with city councilors to ensure they are communicating effectively with each other and with the public, and that issues are debated in a more timely manner. 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After the war, Downs was released from active duty and continued his education, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Miami University in Ohio. Downs taught for three years at his alma mater, Middletown High School, but at the onset of the Korean War, he was recalled to active duty and served on the staff of the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, in Norfolk, Va. Later he would serve with the occu- pational forces of Germany on the staff of the Commander of U.S. Forces Europe. During his service in Germany, the National Sojourners honored Downs with the Americanism Service Award for his off-duty work teaching adult Germans at the State Department’s America House. He was instrumental in collecting children’s clothing from American families and sharing them with local families in need. Downs continued his service in the Navy in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Naval Gun Factory, the Bureau of Naval Weapons, and as staff of the secretary of defense in international security affairs. Education was never far from Downs’ mind. He earned two additional master’s degrees from George Washington University, and earned his doctorate in management from Pacific Western University. He taught for 16 years at various government installations and at Southeastern University in D.C. In the 1960s, Downs served as a military advisor in China, and during the Vietnam War he was involved with the operation of the port of Da Nang. He managed 5,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese personnel and coordinated supply ships and cargo for U.S. troops. Downs received a presidential appointment to the Joint Logistics Review Board and continued his work in the Pacific region. Upon his retirement from the Navy, Downs was awarded the Navy Meritorious Service Medal. Over the course of his career, he earned 18 different decorations, three twice earned, and four Vietnam campaign stars. Downs was married to Juliane Hudson Downs for 41 years until her death in 1998. The couple had two children, Susan Downs Smouse of Austin, Texas and Richard Warren Downs of Alexandria. He had three grandchildren. SEE Veteran | 9 May 19th Design Online Auction 1001287.3 State Sat., Farm Bank, F.S.B., Bloomington, IL Preview May 16th: 10am-5pm Niermann Weeks "Palmier Lamp" Kenneth Cobonpue for Hive Modern Italian Dining Chairs "Little People" Screen Settee in Donghia "Bravo Coffee" Velvet Visit us online at www.potomackcompany.com 6 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES The 2015 Alexandria Times Bridal Directory B ridalD irectory AlexAndriA timeS 2015 one more issue ~ May 21, 2015 Contact 703-739-0001 or [email protected] to advertise! Get a jump on spring wedding planning by reserving your space in the Times now for the bridal pages. 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That area of the city could be internationally recognized as a center for science, innovation and creativity.” Donley criticized Euille and city council for, in his eyes, not moving quickly enough on plans for the proposed Potomac Yard Metro station, and he stressed the city must move quickly on development elsewhere in the city. “In West Eisenhower, we’re in the midst of a replanning effort, which is good but calls for a 20- to 30-year build-out,” he said. “I don’t believe we should wait that long. The infrastructure is in place and we should have an interim plan for development. “The big box retailers in Potomac Yard will eventually go away [as the rest of the area redevelops with the Metro station], so we should set up an overlay zone in Eisenhower West that relieves retailers from the special use permit hurdle. We can say, ‘Here’s where we want you, and we’ll make it easier for you to get there.’” Donley noted that encouraging the retailers in Potomac Yard to move to the Eisenhower Valley also could have the added benefit of keeping the traffic those businesses generate on the Capital Beltway and in the southwest corner of the city. On education, Donley said he wants to increase funding from its current level — 30.6 percent of the operating budget — to around 32 or 33 percent. And to deal with capacity issues, he would recommend looking at the possibility of making more schools into K-8 institutions. “We’ve got Jefferson-Houston and we’re looking at that for Patrick Henry, but from an edu- In West Eisenhower, we’re in the midst of a re-planning effort, which is good but calls for a 20- to 30-year build-out. I don’t believe we should wait that long. The infrastructure is in place and we should have an interim plan for development.” – Kerry Donley Democratic mayoral candidate cation policy standpoint, K-8 schools might afford the opportunity for more neighborhood schools, rather than having all middle school students go to one place,” he said. “But the big challenge, if enrollment is sustained, is that we’ve got one high school [in T.C. Williams]. We’ll have to get creative there and maybe even lease space offsite for some programs.” Donley was pragmatic about the drop in availability of affordable housing in the city over the past decade. “There’s not much we can do on the financial side; local SEE donley | 7 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM donley may 14, 2015 | 7 FROM | 6 government is primarily responsible for education, public health and public safety, and it’s just not equipped to have a serious impact on this issue,” he said. “We can’t devote the dollars necessary to offset that loss of affordable units.” The place where city officials can improve the situation, Donley said, is through the zoning and development processes, as well as working with local nonprofit organizations. “We have to go to the zoning code,” he said. “When we rezoned [the] Beauregard [neighborhood], we secured the largest single set aside for affordable housing in the city’s history, with 850 units. 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Three months before his death, Downs asked Richard to pull out his copy of the Bill of Rights. “He proudly recited it word for word,” he said. Downs was an enthusiastic supporter of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and was its first trustee emeritus. He earned the moniker “Mr. Symphony” since he greeted many of the subscribers by name. Neighbor John Schilling had fond memories of Downs, calling him a sage. “I’d visit and he’d hand me a clothes pin and have me hanging up his socks and sheets,” Schilling said. “We’d have a chat over an iced tea. ‘How about a sweet roll?’ He was a provider. He always wanted to provide a bit of hospitality to everyone. “I would go and visit him as if he were my counselor. He’d give me wonderful advice. He was just a statesman, very diplomatic and an ambassador of goodwill. … He could have a conversation with a complete foreigner the same as he would his neighbors over an iced tea on the back porch. He was very broad and culturally minded.” PHOTOs/Susan hale thomas Susan Downs Smouse is presented with the flag from her father’s casket at a graveside service last Friday at Arlington National Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. A change in name, but not a change of heart. Mount Vernon Cardiology has joined Inova Medical Group. Over the past 30 years, Mount Vernon Cardiology has built an enviable reputation for top-notch cardiovascular care with a personal, caring touch. And that’s just what they’ll continue to practice alongside their Inova colleagues at Inova Medical Group, a network of more than 400 physicians who are experts in general medicine and adult specialties. Mount Vernon Cardiology’s four offices, two in Alexandria, one in Lorton and one in Woodbridge, will keep providing a broad range of services and cardiovascular care, guided by the belief that “the interest of the patient comes first.” For more information about Inova Medical Group visit our website at www.inova.org/inovamedicalgroup Seated from L-R: Dr. Arnold Rosenblatt, Dr. Kinda Venner-Jones, Dr. Jason Morda, Dr. George Besch Standing L-R: Dr. Minh Van Ngo, Dr. David Park, Dr. Cleveland Francis, Dr. Archana Reddy, Dr. Narian Rajan, Dr. Rahsaan Smith 10 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES Sports Titans coming in hot for playoff run T.C. boys soccer battle back after setbacks in state title defense By Chris Teale At one stage in their final game of the regular season, things looked ominous for the T.C. Williams boys soccer team, playing away against rivals West Potomac High School. The Wolverines took the lead with 16 minutes left in the first half on a goal from midfielder Bright Somuah, who was played in behind the Titans defense by Nelson Flores. Then, midway through the second half, things got worse for the visitors as senior defender Emir Crnovic was ruled to have brought down a West Potomac attacker as the last man and was shown a straight red card. The ejection means Crnovic will be suspended for the Titans’ first game in the Patriot Conference tournament, and, with just over 20 minutes left in the match at Jeffrey C. Dietze Stadium, things could have gotten even worse for the visitors as a strong West Potomac offense was bursting with confidence on senior night. But Crnovic’s ejection and their one-goal deficit actually served as a motivator for T.C., who battled back to a 1-1 tie thanks to Ramsey Benzina’s header at the near post from a long throw by defender Zachary Eisenhour caused havoc in the Wolverines penalty area. The away side were spurred on by the red card and the scoreline, and had much of the momentum, although they were unable to find a winning goal even in the two five-minute periods of overtime played at the end of regulation. “It was definitely slow at first,” Benzina told reporters after the game. “Once we went a man down, we knew we had to pick it up and we saw a little spark. We need that spark ev- Photo/Chris teale Titans forward Edwin Hernandez Gonzalez battles to retain possession against West Potomac defender Nick Cucinotta during their final boys soccer game of the regular season. T.C. battled to a 1-1 draw thanks to Ramsey Benzina’s goal in the second half. ery game, that’s the one we’ve been missing, that intensity and that passion. It’s showing in this game and it’s going to keep on showing, so I’m proud of that.” The result against the 4-54 Wolverines means that the Titans finish the 2015 regular season with a 10-2-2 record, with the defending Virginia 6A state champions tasting defeat at home to Lake Braddock and away to W.T. Woodson, both by just one goal. At the time of writing, they likely will face either South County or West Springfield in the first round of the conference tournament. For most of the game, the two teams were very evenly matched and managed to combine a potent offense with a strong defense. With Somuah pulling the strings for West Potomac in the heart of the midfield, the hosts had several good chances, but the Titans also enjoyed a good amount of possession and were able to create opportunities of their own. Unfortunately for the visitors, they struggled to find the finishing touch, with Sebastian Hendi, Benjamin Velis and Benzina all having good chances but failing to find the target. That missing finish for both sides meant that the game quickly became stretched, with the two teams also not shying away from meaty tackles in midfield. “I thought we were creating opportunities, we just weren’t putting them away,” T.C. head coach Marty Nickley said after the game. “I think West Potomac did a great job of really taking over that match and coming at us and taking that lead, it was awesome. I think it was a tribute to our boys as SEE Titans | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM Titans may 14, 2015 | 11 ly incentives and they help us build,” added Hendi. “We’re going to practice tomorrow and look at what we did wrong and we’re going to work on that, so Friday when we come out we’re going to show that these games only make us stronger.” T.C. believes their comeback and battling spirit will serve them well, especially as they managed to defy the odds at West Potomac and earn a hard-fought draw. “A lot of people might think a tie would slow us down, but I’m coming home thinking about this as a win,” said Hendi. “Even though we should have won, coming down with a red card fired us up. Coming into Districts we’re coming in hot, and we’re going to show people that we’re here to win. We’re T.C. and we don’t lose. When playoffs come, we win.” FROM | 10 well that they were able to fight through that and get that tie at the end.” The Titans players believe the losses that came after an unbeaten run of almost a year, coupled with their result at West Potomac, will serve as learning experiences ahead of what they hope will be a deep playoff run and a chance to defend last year’s state crown, the first in program history. “I think this was a turning point, the last part of that second half was a turning point in our season for the better, for sure,” Benzina said. “Both of those losses, we played well in those games, but we learned from that and put it beside us and we’re hoping not to lose another game and fight to regain what’s ours.” “These games are definite- Photo/Chris teale T.C. forward Sebastian Hendi misses a glorious chance to open the scoring for the Titans away to West Potomac as Wolverines defenders Vaughn Basset and Fernando Acosta look on. 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Tonye Patano (above) provides star power and pathos as the self-appointed new matriarch of the family, Clementine. ‘The Blood Quilt’ features star power, sisterhood By Jordan Wright Earth, wind and fire blew into town for the world premiere of “The Blood Quilt,” now playing at Arena Stage. Written by Katori Hall, who based the story on the Gullah Geechee culture of Sapelo Island, and directed by Kamilah Forbes, this soul-wrenching play is filled with the tears, anger and laughter of a family divided by distance and psychological baggage yet held together by the power of sisterhood. Four sisters: Clementine, Gio, Cassan and Amber as well as Cassan’s daughter Zambia gather together on the windswept island of Kwemera, one of Georgia’s Sea Islands, and the African word for “endure.” The scene is the ancestral cottage of the Jernigans and the home of their recently departed mother — a woman they both revered and feared. Each summer, the women craft a new quilt, stitched together from clothing and rags handed down by family members. Woven into these quilts are their deepest memories, gutwrenching hardships and personal failures. It is within these stitches that they tell their truths in a story as old as time and as foreseeable as the circle of life. To provide the foundation for this story, it is important to know that hundreds of years ago, Geechee culture, as it is called, arrived by boat from West Africa onto these remote islands off the coast of Georgia. Slave ships bore men and women who were sold off to work on the islands’ rice plantations. After the Civil War, some of the freed slaves stayed behind, becoming landowners and raising generations of their own families. The dialect they spoke still is heard today and is echoed throughout the play. Within this mysterious world, spiritualism, mythol- ogy and shibboleths run deep, influenced by the stars and the sea. These traditions provide a singularly rich backdrop for this comic drama, recalling the evocative film “Daughters of the Dust” that drew on the African-centric Gullah culture of North Carolina. Much of the Geechee’s mysterious customs and rituals are threaded throughout this deeply affecting tale, reflecting a legacy of memories embodied by the fabric scraps incorporated into the quilts. The play turns on the question of who will inherit the 100 precious quilts. And therein lies the rub. Set designer Michael Carnahan has created a breathtaking stage set that features a simple cabin along a shoreline. An arc of waist-deep water frames the proscenium and patches of quilts hang from the rafters. Delicate Spanish moss sways over the rooftop and the whole stage is bathed in a roseate hue, courtesy of lighting designer Michael Gil- liam. Snippets of old-time gospel music are sung in harmony, and the classic “I’ll Fly Away” evokes the confluence of church and tribal culture. Clementine (Tonye Patano), who takes direction from the natural world, is the eldest. Assuming her new role as matriarch, she shushes and bosses her younger siblings around, insisting they carry out what she believes their mother would have wanted. “Mama was my god,” she reminds them. But her interpretation is not borne out by their mother’s will. Meeya Davis plays Amber: “Perfection is my shield and my protection,” she reveals. A successful Hollywood attorney and Harvard grad, she has been given the responsibility of reading the will. Davis gives a razor-sharp performance with elegance and wit, balancing out Patano’s wellpolished star quality. Caroline Clay soars in the role of Gio, a tough talking, beer guzzling cop cursed with a chip on her shoulder as wide as the sea. But why? Cassan (Nikiya Mathis) has brought her daughter Zambia (Afi Bijou), who is a hijab-wearing political activist just beginning to spread her wings. Bijou proves she is well up to the challenge of playing against such seasoned actors in a role that calls for her to be the polar opposite of the others. The cast is tightly woven together in this haunting and hugely comical play filled with the ghosts of the past, the challenges of modern life and the guidance of an ancient culture imported from an Africa they never knew. Through June 7 at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St., SE, Washington, D.C. 20024. For tickets and information call 202-488-3300 or visit www.arenastage.org. (On display throughout the run of the show are 17 contemporary quilts created by Joan Gaither of Baltimore.) WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM Calendar of Events To have your event considered for our calendar listings, please email [email protected]. Each Monday TAVERN TODDLERS Join other families as you and your toddler (walkers through 36 months) have fun in Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s historic ballroom. Playtime features a craft table, book corner, toys, as well as group dancing. Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: American Legion, 400 Cameron St., check in at museum first. Information: 703-746-4242 or www. gadsbystavern.org Now to May 25 MOUNT VERNON’S HISTORIC PLANT AND GARDEN SALE His- toric trees, shrubs and plants as well as a wide variety of annuals, perennials, heirloom tomatoes and herbs, each carefully nurtured in the Mount Vernon greenhouse, will be available for purchase. Spectacular hanging baskets, grown at Mount Vernon, will be available in limited numbers. In the gardening tent, you will find books, tools, seeds and decorative items. Time: All day Location: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Information: 703-780-2000 or www.mountvernon.org Now to May 30 HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA ATTICS AND ALLEYS TOUR Visit rarely seen spaces at four of Alexandria’s historic sites on this special threehour walking tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden and Carlyle House Historic Park. Tickets are $35 each and can be reserved online. Time: Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon Location: Departs from Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco St., or Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Information: 703-746-4242 or www.alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern Now to September 26 BASEBALL BOAT TO NATIONALS PARK Avoid the crowds and take a leisurely cruise from to Nationals Park along the scenic may 14, 2015 | 13 Potomac River for a select number of Washington Nationals home games. Boats returning to Alexandria depart 20 minutes after final pitch. Time: Nationals home games Location: Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. Information: 703-684-0580 or www.baseballboat.com May 14 LECTURE WITH WINE AND DESSERT The Alexandria-Caen Sis- ter Cities Committee presents a lecture called, “The Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette, the Revolutionary War, and the French Revolution,” presented by Marc Leepson, author of “Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General.” RSVP at http:// herolafayette.eventbrite.com Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive Information: 202-203-0177, [email protected] or www.alexandriacaen.wordpress.com cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington” and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Admission costs $40 on Friday, $46 on Saturday and $36 on Sunday. 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Quaker Lane Purchase tickets online portcityplayhouse.org The Alexandria Animal Shelter’s Pet ofofthe the TheAlexandria AlexandriaAnimal AnimalShelter’s Shelter’sPet Petof the The Week isissponsored sponsored by Diann Hicks, finding Weekis sponsoredby byDiann DiannHicks, Hicksfinding Carlson, Week homes for pets pets and humans, humans, alike.alike. finding homes for and pets and humans, homes for alike. www.diannhicks.com www.diannhicks.com www.diannhicks.com 14 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES At Home Curing a leaky basement from the inside By Henri de Marne Leaky foundations are the bane of one’s existence for a large number of homeowners. Whenever possible, the best way to cure the problem is from the outside. There are times, though, when it is very difficult — and sometimes even impossible — to do so. Such conditions may include: heavy planting of shrubs, healthy perennials or ground cover along the foundation; the presence of plants that are valuable or difficult to move without the risk of losing them; plants which will suffer having their shallow root system covered with additional dirt; or simply not enough room to work safely, if at all, with the needed machinery or to store materials. These are all reasons to make outside waterproofing undesirable. This does not mean, however, that the only recourse for the unfortunate homeowner is to set everything he or she stores in the basement on pallets or put concrete blocks under the washer and dryer (as I have seen done in desperation). The problem can be solved from the inside in several ways. But one thing that should never be done with a block foundation is what most people think of doing first, and what is most often advertised by various manufacturers and merchants. Concrete blocks should never be waterproofed from the inside unless an escape for any water that might accumulate is provided (this element will be discussed in a future column). I have seen several examples of this being done with catastrophic results. The cores of the blocks can fill with water, which evaporates and invades the exterior walls and the attic of the structure. The worst case I have seen involved a four-unit apartment structure built in sand (which one may consider as the safest environment) that had to be evacuated. The interiors of these units had turned black from mold growing on the walls and ceilings. The heavy smell of excessive moisture in enclosed spaces was quite uncomfortable. The doors and windows were swollen and dripping. The roof sheathing had also suffered. In other words, the apartments were unlivable, and the tenants had moved out long ago to save their furnishings and health. There are several approaches to dealing with basement leakage from the inside: - an underslab system - an above-slab system with open drain - above-slab system with concealed drain This month, I’ll discuss underslab systems. UNDERSLAB SYSTEM If, for some reason, you wish to conceal the drainage system, there are two ways to achieve it. If the leakage is coming through cracks in the floor and at the joints of walls and floor, it usually indicates that the hydraulic pressure under the floor is such that it is causing the water to rise to a level above the slab. If you know for sure, or can ascertain by a trial cut or hole, that there is a substantial SEE sump pump | 15 HOME OF THE WEEK Enjoy the old and the new Renovated and expanded with a three-story addition, this freshly painted Cape sparkles. From the lovely arches in the front of the house to the soaring ceilings and skylights in the rear, it is a masterful blend of traditional and contemporary detailing. 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BidNowVirginia.com sump pump FROM | 14 crushed stone bed underneath the slab, the stone bed can be used as the drainage bed, and all you may need is a sump equipped with a quality submersible pump. However, if there is no good draining stone bed, or if it is determined that the water is coming through the walls above the slab (this is more likely with a block foundation), the slab needs to be cut and removed, from the foundation walls to approximately one foot back along the entire perimeter. The material below the cut in the slab should be removed to a depth of approximately 12 inches from the top of the floor. Place a couple inches of egg-size crushed stones in the bottom of the trench and a four inch perforated plastic pipe over it. Lead the pipe to a sump placed strategically where outside drainage makes the most sense. The pipe need not be sloping; water seeks its own level. Drill or punch holes in the inside faces of concrete block foundation walls between the webs just above the footing to allow for drainage. Complete the backfilling of the excavation with stones, making sure that you cover the top of the footings with a layer of stone as the conduit to the stone bed. Place removable strips of plywood wrapped in plastic against the walls with their tops at the level of the top of the concrete patch and use them as a screed when you patch the concrete. Remove them when the concrete has set enough to do so. These will provide a narrow slot for water that may come through the walls to be able to reach the drainage system (the belt and suspender approach). You may want to slope the concrete patch slightly toward the walls, just in case there is so much water that it spills onto the slab. This should help keep the water from spreading over the entire floor. 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There, they walked along the creek and around the lake and picked up what amounted to 25 bags of trash while spotting turtles, birds, wild flowers and even a couple of snakes. In partnership with the city’s department of recreation, parks and cultural activities, the seventh graders continued work on an assessment and monitoring plot in Monticello Park. Kindergarteners and first graders remained on campus, but Courtesy photo did their part by working in the school’s gardens. Kindergarteners planted a butterfly garden while first graders planted 400 bean plants that will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank. Through these efforts, the students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of service and the positive impact they can have on the world. As one student put it, “This is what humans should be doing every day of their lives.” Courtesy photo Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook spoke with students from George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School about careers in law enforcement as part of the Community Lodgings after-school program. He also answered questions about the challenges local officers face. SSSAS student launches food drive to fight hunger Campbell Reid, a 5-year-old junior kindergartner at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, is doing his part to fight hunger. At school, he has been learning about the food needs of people in his city and the importance of serving others. He was so impacted by what he learned that he asked his parents if he could set up a stand to make food available for those in need. With the help of Safeway, he opened Campbell’s “More Than Soup” Food Drive at the store’s location at Bradlee Shopping Center last month. He made his own signs while teachers and friends at SSSAS helped rally the school community through flyers, the school’s newsletter and social Courtesy photo media. With a few days still to go, Campbell had collected $600 and received 15 grocery carts full of donations. He plans to bring the donated food to ALIVE! Alexandria and toiletry items to Carpenter’s Shelter. Courtesy photo Students at Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy were named the best youth team at the Alexandria Animal Welfare League’s Walk for Animals fundraiser earlier this month. The students participated in a 1.5-mile walk and also held a bake sale to raise money for the city’s animal shelter. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM may 14, 2015 | 17 Immanuel Lutheran students raise funds for student in South Africa Immanuel Lutheran School fifth and sixth grade girls are raising money for Sponsor a Child, Cultural Care Au Pair’s charitable initiative, to support a 6-year-old girl’s education in South Africa. On their own initiative, these young leaders gathered on their day off from school in early April to begin the project. Working together, they developed a strategy to raise funds to support the little girl with whom they were matched. The girls then designed and produced hand-made favors, including bookmarks and bracelets, and developed scripts for their charitable appeals. Then they went door-todoor to share information about the program and gather support for their efforts. Reservations encouraged us today to learn more. 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Grace now has a comfortable operating reserve Camps in fund and an ever-increasing quasi-endowment as a result of Arlington & sound investments, thoughtful Alexandria stewardship and a parsimonious head of school. “It has been a pleasure and 703-933-1111 www.janefranklin.com an honor to work with and serve the board of trustees, faculty, staff and administrators, parents, rector and most of all, the Grace students for these past eleven years,” Byrnes said. “The best part of my day is to greet each and every student with a firm handshake and a look into those beautiful, wonder filled young eyes. “[I] also owe a debt of gratitude to my husband, Jim, who has been so understanding and supportive of the adventures that this headship has brought, especially facility management. These have been joyful and Grace-filled years. I will treasure my time here and look back with pride of all that has Call 703-739-0001 to Advertise! been accomplished.” Grace Episcopal head of school announces retirement More than 36 years ago, proud of the admirable work when Chris Stegmaier Byrnes they do every day for our began her career as a young school community,” Byrnes first grade teacher, it was be- said. “A trusted, committed yond her wildest dreams that and supportive board of trustshe would have the honor and ees (present and past), dedicatpleasure to serve as a head of ed to the mission of the school school. Byrnes’ eduand the principles cational career has of good practice been an indescribable of governance, journey — teachhas provided a ing the youngest of vision for the preschool students school’s future to undergrad stusustainability.” dents. Being the head Much has been of school of Grace accomplished Episcopal School has during her 11 been the highlight of years in the posithose many years in Chris Stegmaier Byrnes tion. The outside education. grounds with the addition of At the end of the 2014-2015 a turf field, the walkway and, academic year, she will retire. most recently, the construction “I cannot express how grate- of the amphitheater project, ful I am to the many members have been beautified and exof the school community for panded areas for the children. having had this opportunity,” The school’s technology proByrnes said. gram, through the generosity of She said Grace Episcopal the strong parent community, continues to be blessed with has grown leaps and bounds teachers, administrators and with Smart Boards or Smart staff who are dedicated to the Tables in every classroom and a successful day-to-day running one-to-one laptop program for of the school. grades one through five. “I am so appreciative and In addition, the school has Camp & Enrichment directory JANEFRANKLINDANCE • 18 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Mayor’s race features contrasting candidates with divergent visions Alexandria has been home to many great American leaders. A prominent port in colonial times and now an important historic suburb of our nation’s capital, our city has claimed famous leaders like George Washington, Robert E. Lee and Gerald Ford as well as lesser known but still important activists like Samuel Tucker and Kate Waller Barrett. Over the past quarter century or so, Alexandria’s political scene has been dominated by former Mayor and state Sen. Patsy Ticer; long-time City Manager Vola Lawson; former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran; and former City Councilor and current Mayor Bill Euille. Alexandria’s stable of top-notch leaders again is on display in this year’s mayoral race, where three impressive and highly qualified current and former office holders are vying to lead our city: Euille, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg and former Mayor and City Councilor Kerry Donley. It is not easy to put oneself forward for elected office, whether it’s a student campaigning for class president, a church parishioner running to be an elder or vestry member, or a candidate for public service. Once someone becomes a candidate, their views on issues, past statements and even appearance can be fodder for criticism. Aspirants for office need determination, vision and a thick skin. Euille, Silberberg and Donley have very different visions for the direction Alexandria should take over the next three years and beyond. All three are intelligent and well intentioned, and all believe their path is the one that would make this great city even better. You, the electorate, have a difficult choice to make in the June 9 Democratic primary, which is open to all registered voters in the city of Alexandria. We at the Times will perform our duty as our city’s Fourth Estate by informing you in the weeks ahead. We will run in-depth features on each candidate in our next three issues, starting with this week’s profile of Donley. Next week we will feature Silberberg and on May 28, Euille. The May 21 issue also will contain coverage of the May 18 mayoral debate. Our June 4 issue will contain coverage of the final mayoral debate, scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at George Washington Middle School, along with a voters’ guide where candidates’ responses to our questionnaire will run so voters can see their views on issues presented side-by-side. That issue also will include our endorsement of one of the mayoral candidates. On Election Day itself, we will provide live election night coverage, including updates on election results along with rapid reactions from candidates, residents and supporters. Check www.alextimes.com or follow us on Twitter @AlexTimesNews to follow along. Finally, the June 11 print edition will contain comprehensive election wrap-up and analysis. This year’s mayoral race, with three viable candidates for the Democratic nomination, is virtually unprecedented in modern Alexandria. The election is important, as the difficult economy of the last decade has taken its toll on our city’s finances. Among other issues, voters will have to decide whether development in our city needs to be accelerated or be done with more care to its impact on neighborhoods. We encourage all registered voters in Alexandria to study the issues and go to the polls on June 9. The Times will do its best to help you make your decision an informed one. Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” - Thomas Jefferson Your Views Assign a waterfront construction ombudsman To the editor: The mayor’s ad-hoc monitoring group for waterfront construction continues to identify the many adverse impacts that might happen to property near one of the six future construction sites on the waterfront. Ironically, they are doing all this without the assistance or advice of the city’s attorney’s office, which refuses to assist committees not appointed by city council. In other words, they refuse to speak to the very citizens who pay their salaries — a sad commentary, at best. To date, the monitoring group has considered an option to barge out demolition materials and barge in building materials to the Old and Historic District, rather than to have hundreds of overloaded dump trucks rolling over our historic streets. EYA, the developer of the Robinson Terminal South project, has agreed to barge 90 percent of materials in and out of Old Town. The residents living close to the waterfront are most appreciative of this, and they applaud EYA for this promise. But the city attorney and All of this disarray does not bode well for the affected residents, or for the businesses trying to make a living. City Hall must draft a reasonable phasing schedule for the projects so that only one construction site at a time is fully operational.” the director of the city department of transportation and environmental services have maintained that barging would not be considered for the Carr Hotel development. They have failed to abide by the instructions regarding haul routes within this development’s special use permit by dragging out the process over a period of months, when barging could have been a viable alternative to trucking. On at least four occasions, I have requested that Mayor Bill Euille contact Oliver Carr to discuss barging for his development, just as Bob Youngentob (one of the owners of EYA) has done. Euille advised me that he had someone working on it, but regrettably, after about six weeks, there has been no headway. One critical item that surfaced during the monitoring group meeting was the review of an overlay depicting construction schedules of the four private developments: Robinson Terminals North and South, the Carr Hotel and the Old Dominion Boat Club. This overlay revealed that by December 2015, all four sites will be active, three of which are within a two-block area. The SEE waterfront | 19 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM may 14, 2015 | 19 Rally behind Bill Euille for mayor To the editor: In the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor, it is imperative that Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg not be elected. It is easy to see how she could gain a plurality in a competitive three-way race. She has built a motivated following of those whose parochial interests she has championed to the detriment of the long-term greater good of the city at large. The never-ending and much debated waterfront redevelopment plan and the recent Alexandria Memory Care Center rezoning are just a couple of examples. Although she has demonstrated no leadership on city-wide issues, an alliance of NIMBYs combined with Republicans looking for the opportunity to upset the status quo and voters inclined to support women candidates could nominate her in a lowturnout primary in June. I am supporting the reelection of Mayor Bill Euille. While either Euille or former Mayor Kerry and I urge voters to rally around the mayor on June 9 to maintain the steady leadership he has provided through difficult and contentious issues. - Jim Kornick Alexandria waterfront other developments may further add to this carnival of dump trucks — the redevelopment of Windmill Hill Park, and the city’s waterfront improvement plan (the promenade and flooding abatement). The real elephant in the room that evening was staff’s refusal to ensure that the membership of the monitoring group be maintained throughout the entire development process. As developments progress from south to north on Union Street, other neighborhoods will be affected, so new members must be added to the group, while at the same time keeping the current members, whose areas under construction had not yet ceased. This might mean adding three or four new members to the group, so we respectfully ask the city manager to amend the original group membership to make it more representational. Furthermore, the city needs to identify one individual to handle all inquiries and complaints from citizens for the duration of this massive construction project. Essentially, an ombudsman should be appointed, who is empowered by council to deal with all aspects of the entire waterfront development. This worked very well in the case of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction, and should be used again. - Townsend “Van” Van Fleet Alexandria FROM | 18 result is going to be chaotic, as dump trucks will be running helter-skelter, noise will be unbearable from the pounding of pilings on multiple sites, and debris, dirt and dust will be strewn everywhere, thus making that part of the city a mess. Union Street essentially will be shut down. All of this disarray does not bode well for the affected residents, or for the businesses trying to make a living. City Hall must draft a reasonable phasing schedule for the projects so that only one construction site at a time is fully operational. Otherwise, the current plan will result in a large catastrophe. Incidentally, two Donley would make an outstanding mayor, I do not believe Donley has articulated a strong enough case to replace Euille While either Euille or former Mayor Kerry Donley would make an outstanding mayor, I do not believe Donley has articulated a strong enough case to replace Euille.” WHO CARES? WE DO. Email comments, rants & raves to [email protected]. Alexandria in Action with John Porter Thank you, Alexandria, for your amazing generosity Alexandria is an amazing city. Another example of Alexandria’s According to the Alexandria Eco- caring happens tomorrow with Volnomic Development Partnership, our unteer Alexandria’s annual Day of wonderful city has been named in Service. In its eighth year, more than national publications in the past year 400 volunteers supporting 27 sites as one of the 100 Best Communities throughout the city will contribfor Young People; Top Foodie City; ute more than $40,000 in service to Top Art Places; Most Romantic City; the organizations and agencies with Top 50 Greenest Cities; and Top On- which they will work. Marion Brunkline Giving Cities among other dis- en, executive director of Volunteer tinctions in the nation. That is quite Alexandria, expects this year’s event a number of well-deserved recogni- to be the most productive to date. “It’s a great way for voltions for the Port City. unteers to learn about the But what makes Alexwonderful organizations in andria such a great place our city … and to make a to live, work and play? huge difference in our comWhile not discrediting the munity,” she said. You can aforementioned list, it’s learn more at www.volunmore about the people and teeralexandria.org. our sense of community. You don’t have to look While it’s easy to say that John Porter far to see other ways AlexAlexandria is one of the most community-minded and car- andrians show their community spirit: ing cities in the country, it could be • Rebuilding Together Alexandria provided free repairs and upgrades argued that, having lived here all to 40 low-income homeowners on my life, I have little with which to April 25. compare, yet my travels over the years and connections with those in • On May 9, local letter carriers will host a food drive called Stamp Out other communities helps support my Hunger. belief that Alexandria stands out as • Senior Services of Alexandria is one of the best. expanding its meals program to On April 22, ACT for Alexandria pets of seniors with Animeals on hosted the fifth annual Spring2ACWheels. Tion online giving day. In 24 hours, more than 9,400 donors contributed • The Alexandria Police Department and the Art League are both spon$1,276,909 to 129 nonprofits serving soring youth camps this summer, as Alexandria. This breaks down to apwell as many other organizations. proximately $135 per donor, the majority of which are local residents. Alexandria is truly amazing and The organizations which benefited a great place to live. The spirit of ranged in size from smaller non- community, the caring for others, the profits, like Quintango and UpCycle diversity of our experience and the Creative Reuse Center, to the Alex- opportunities available to young and andria Soccer Association, ALIVE! old alike make it a place like no other and Carpenter’s Shelter. The number — one that would be good for other of causes and individuals who will cities to emulate. Now, this doesn’t be served as a result of the generos- mean there aren’t issues needing atity of donors on April 22 is remark- tention, just that we’re positioned to able. ACT’s chief program officer provide that attention and, in most Brandi Yee, who has coordinated the cases, devote the resources to solving day of giving since its inception, be- the issues before us. lieves it “has evolved from a strictly online giving event to more of a The writer is the president and community-wide giving day.” CEO of ACT for Alexandria. 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When the lease the the Civil A FrOm THE WEb In responseTHE to “planning FrOm WEb From the web commission OKs robinson In response to In to “planning In response response to “planning Terminal South project,” “Half a fire station is | 25 commission OKs robinson commission OKs robinson AprIL 23, 2015 April 16: not enough,” 23: Terminal South project,” Terminal SouthApril project,” brent writes: April 16: April 16: West Ender writes: WEb FrOm THE known as “Black Horse”, who a year. When the lease ended, Fitzhugh Lee, at homestead withinensconced a few years Mrs. Lee the quickly in Mrs. William Lee moved moved the children children quickly became became ensconced in tive, 607 Oronoco St., near to after the older Lees’ move to debt and was forced to sell the to a home owned by reladebt and was forced to sell the to a home owned by aa other relaAlexandria. members of the family. tive, William Fitzhugh Lee, homestead within a few years at homestead within a few years tive, William Fitzhugh Lee, at Robert Atkinson has it exactly For the short term, is it possible after St., relocating AlThe Oronoco near after the older move 607Soon Oronoco St., near to totoother other after theFederal-style older Lees’ Lees’ dwelling move to to 607 right: Alexandria, and its waterbrent writes: brent writes: toIn rotate one member from hired at 611 Cameron St., as seen on exandria, amid British provoresponse to “planning Alexandria. members the Alexandria. members of of the family. family. front, should be allowed toto evolve Robert Atkinson has it exactly Robert Atkinson has it exactly staff at our city’s fire stations staff the The left side in this photo dating cations that would lead to the Soon after relocating AlFederal-style dwelling Soon after relocating to AlThe Federal-style dwelling commission OKs robinson with the times. It’s refreshing right: Alexandria, and its waterknown as “Black Horse”, who a year. When the lease ended, the West End Fire Station 210? Ro-to right: Alexandria, and its waterdeclaration of theBritish War ofprovo1812, from the 1920s,St., was actually exandria, amid at 611 Cameron as seen on at 611 Cameron St., as seen on exandria, amid British provosee the city planners approve front, should be allowed to evolve tating just enough thea Lee moved the children quickly became ensconced in Mrs. Terminal project,” front,through shouldSouth be allowed to fill evolve built inside 1795 by cabinetmaker Henry Lee was offered ato milications that would lead the the left in this photo dating the left side in this photo dating cations that would lead to the modern design that will be a nice with the times. It’s refreshing new station shouldn’t overly stress debt and was for forced to selluse, the to a commission home ownedasbya aMajor relawith the times. It’s refreshing to to tary John Bogue his own April 16: declaration of the War of 1812, from the 1920s, was actually declaration of the War of 1812, from the 1920s, was actually visual counter-balance to colonialaa see the city planners approve any of the existing stations. William Fitzhugh Lee, at homestead within a few home years tive, see the city planners approve along with the companion General. He readily accepted, built 1795 by cabinetmaker Henry Lee offered aa milibuilt in in byLees’ cabinetmaker Henry Lee was was miliand mortar. I wish brick Thank you for editorial. modern design that will be nice Oronoco St.,offered to other after the1795 olderwas move by to 607 modern design thatthis will be aathere nice next door that purchased but on the way tonear receive his brent writes: tary commission as aa Major John Bogue for his own use, tary commission as Major John Bogue for his own use, would be more of it. Alexandria is better than “build visual counter-balance to colonial PHOTO/Alexandria Library Alexandria. members ofonthe family. visual counter-balance to colonial command July 27, 1812, he rope maker James Irwin. That Robert Atkinson it exactly General. He readily accepted, along with the companion home along with the companion home General. Heonly readily accepted, but not fill.” have IIahas lovely new brick and mortar. wish there within a few months large scale growth within the tice, Soon after relocating to AlThe Federal-style dwelling brick and We mortar. there wasthe seriously injured in right: Alexandria, andwish itsSchool waterbut on way to receive his next door that was purchased by next door that was purchased by but on the way to receive his pre-K-8 Jefferson-Houston would be more of it. was forced into personal former Virginia backwater. at 611 Cameron St., as seen on he exandria, amid British provowouldshould bewrites: more it. Chuck Baltimore while trying to front, be of allowed evolve command on July 27, 1812, he rope maker James Irwin. That where build came first andto students command July 27, 1812, he rope maker James Irwin.dating That bankruptcy. the Inleft 1817, large three-story Soon after, hetoleft sideain this photo cations thaton would lead the I can’t wait for the next opdefend his close friend Alwith the 800 times. It’ssecond. refreshing was seriously injured in filling seats This isto was seriously injured in brick hall was constructOrleans declaration offor theNew Wareditor of 1812, from town the 1920s, was actually Washington portunity I have to do something Chuck exander Hanson, ofto a see the writes: city planners approve a Baltimore while trying Chuck writes: not Smart Growth Alexandria. Baltimore while trying to accept work that ed along North Street toHenry built in 1795 by Royal cabinetmaker Lee was on offered acity’s milito the front of my and the II can’t wait for the next oplocal newspaper opposed to modern design that will a nice defend his friend Alcan’t wait forhouse the be next opdefend his close close friend AlBill Campbell writes: review] water works project. He toJohn replace Street tary the commission as a Major BoguetheforFairfax his own use, new [board of architectural portunity I have to do something war, from a mob attack. visual counter-balance to colonial exander Hanson, editor of a portunity I have to dobut something exander Hanson, editor of says Notit’s sure “build not fill” there in 1820 age 56 af-a structure opposite the Cityhome Ho- died along with the companion General. He readily accepted, notthe keeping with to front of my house and the Hanson, Leeatand others brick mortar. I wish there local newspaper opposed to to the the and front ofin my house and the local newspaper opposed to comparison of the decisions for the Yellow Fever in tel, Gadsby’s butcontracting on the way to receive his nextnow door known that wasas purchased by ter historical nature of Old Town. [board of architectural review] were severely beaten by the would be more of it. the war, from a mob attack. [board ofversus architectural review] the war, from a mob attack. fire station Jefferson-HousLouisiana swamplands. Tavern. The James new government command on July 1812, sehe rope maker Irwin. That the This Robinson South design says it’s not keeping with the crowd, and Lee27, suffered Hanson, Lee and others saysactually it’s notfitin inhere. keeping with bethe ton Selection of Hanson, Lee and others 1817 town hall on Royal structure was dominated by The was seriously injured in fits 1974 Warsaw, Poland, not Old historical nature of Old Town. rious internal injuries and were severely beaten by the historical nature of Old Town. school size is not limited to what’s were severely beaten by the Chuck writes: seen in while this trying drawingto a tall, central clock tower that Street,Baltimore Town. This Robinson South design behead wounds. crowd, and Lee seThisI can’t Robinson South beexpected to wait be the in crowd, and Lee suffered suffered seforenrollment thedesign next opthe pre-1871 east side projected forward of two ad- showing defend his close friend AlThe BAR and city officials fits 1974 Warsaw, Poland, not Old To recuperate, he traveled rious internal injuries and the year that the facility opens, but fits 1974 Warsaw, Poland, not Old rious internal injuries anda portunity I have to do theexander building within the marjoining wings to the northa and Hanson, editor of who approved lostsomething all credTown. the West Indies and same year, Bogue opened ship ofaround rather maybe 50this years from that head wounds. Town. head wounds. to the front of my house and the ket area, included not only town south. The clock tower was local newspaper opposed to ibility and must be replaced The BAR and city officials way back to Virginia joinery that doubled as a cabinet on his point and is based on a number ofat To recuperate, he traveled The BAR and city officials To recuperate, he traveled [board ofopportunity. architectural review] offices and court facilities but designed by Benjamin Henthe war, from a mob attack. the next This thing inputs including this new housing unit who approved lost all credstopped at the home of Gen. and home building workshop around the West Indies and same year, opened aa ship who it’s approved this lost all credaround West Indies and same year, Bogue Bogue opened ship also says not inlike keeping with the stallsthefor Market Square ry Latrobe, aStreet, British trained Hanson, Lee and others will stick out a sore thumb. types, enrollment projections proibility and must be replaced at Nathanial Greene on Cumon Princess near Hepon his way back to Virginia joinery that doubled as a cabinet ibility and must be replaced at on his way back to Virginia joinery that doubled as a cabinet historical nature of Old Town. vendors and a museum and neoclassical architect, often wereIsland, severely beaten by the Contemporary smack in vided by city anddesign school demogthe next opportunity. This thing berland Ga., where he burn’s Wharf. A former British stopped at the home of Gen. and home building workshop the next opportunity. This thing stopped at and theassociated home of with Gen. and home building workshop This Robinson South design rooms referred to as the “Father of meeting crowd, Lee suffered seraphers andout other inputs provided the middle of like what to bebe-a will stick aa used sore thumb. died suddenly in 1818. Robert subject, Bogue had earlier been Nathanial Greene on Cumon Street, near will1974 stick out like sore thumb. Nathanial Greene on Cumon Princess Princess Street, near HepHepfits Warsaw, Poland, not Old the town’s Masonic Lodge. American Architecture.” rious internal injuries and by some generally smart folks carefully preserved piece of like hisContemporary design smack in was thenIsland, only 11Ga., years old and naturalized as aA citizen. berland where he burn’s Wharf. former British Contemporary design smack in berland Island, Ga., where he Wharf. AU.S. former British Town. However, the expected burn’s Latrobe, who also helped lay planners, census experts, etc. head wounds. tory. [It is] now blighted. the middle of what used to be aa had only bare memories of his His business prospered died suddenly in 1818. Robert subject, Bogue had earlier been the middle of what used to be died suddenly in 1818. Robert subject, Bogue had earlier been The BAR and citywas officials carefully Tucker Elementary built economic prosperity ofduring beout the turnpike to Alexandria, ToBut recuperate, he traveled preserved piece of hisfather. years later, quickly and in 1796 he opened was then only 11 years old naturalized as aa U.S. citizen. carefully preserved piece hiswaspart thenof only 11 years old and and naturalized asThomas U.S. citizen. who approved thisit lost allofcred15 years ago and is now full. theWest nation’s was hired byBogue Jefferson around the Indies and same year, opened a ship ing tory. [It is] now blighted. the War Between the capital States, a large store near his workshop had only bare memories of his His business prospered tory. [It is] now blighted. had only bare memories of his His business prospered T.C. Williams was built eight yearsat ibility and must be replaced Alexinjoinery 1803 as surveyor Public on hismaterialized way back toinVirginia that doubled asofa cabinet realizing that he would probthat carried an selec- never father. But years later, during quickly and in 1796 he opened quickly and in extensive 1796 he opened father. and But years later, during ago now full. We’re the and nextit is opportunity. This planthing andria, in 1847 Congress Buildings of the United States. stopped at the home of Gen. and home building workshop neverBetween return tothe Arlington tion of store hardware andworkshop building ably the States, aa large near his large store near his workshop the War War Between the States, ning build Henry will tostick outa new like Patrick a sore thumb. authorized the retrocession of He was later appointed Archion Princess Street, near HepNathanial Greene on Cumor Alexandria, he would expressed to materials. By the early 1800s realizing that probthat an extensive selec[Elementary] due tosmack budgetin realizing that he he would probthatofcarried carried anA extensive selecContemporaryanddesign formerly acquired from tect the Capitol to oversee that lands burn’s Wharf. former British berland Island, Ga., where he he had relocated to a larger his wife a desire reacquire tion of hardware and building ably never return to Arlington constraints, it’ll likely be full WE DO. ably never return to Arlington tion of hardware and building the middle of what used towithbe a building’s reconstruction after it Virginia back the1818. Commondied suddenly Robert subject, Bogue had611 earlier been home and offered Cameron Stratford Halltoin and possibility materials. By the early 1800s or Alexandria, he expressed to incarefully five years. or Alexandria, he expressed to materials. By the early 1800s preserved piece of hiswas destroyed during the War wealth. The handsome buildwas then only 11 years old and naturalized as a U.S. citizen. rebuild a aalife for to them at the St. for whichto ultimately his desire reacquire he had relocated aa larger tory. IEmail welcome folks’ thoughts on he1812. hadlease, relocated to larger his wife wife desire to reacquire WE DO. comments, [It is] now blighted. ing survived the Civil War ofattracted But in the same year had only bare memories of his His business prospered quiet family homestead. His the humbled Lee what the capacity of JeffersonStratford Hall and possibility home and offered 611 Cameron home and offered 611heCameron Stratford andlater, intact, only topossibility beduring conhe designed Alexandria’s Clockis largely quickly and in 1796 opened father. ButHall years rants & raves to family. Although the home dream never came to pass. Houston should have been or what rebuild a life for them at the St. for lease, which ultimately rebuild life for them at on the St.large for he lease, which ultimately inaaBetween devastating Tower, resigned his federal sumed Email comments, aoften store near histhe workshop the War the fire States, Email comments, Patrick Henry should be, but I referred to as General attracted the humbled Lee quiet family homestead. His quiet19,family homestead. His [email protected]. attracted humbled Lee May posts dueLee to the his dislike of many 1871. realizing thatAttic he iswould probthat carried an extensive selecequally would like any supporting Henry House, the famOut of the provided by rants & raves to family. Although the home is dream never came to pass. rants & raves to family. 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Bycity. the early 1800s or Alexandria, he expressed to [email protected]. than that which the previous and Henry Lee House, the famof Attic provided by Henry House, fam- hisOut Out of the the Attic is by [email protected]. the Office of provided by is he Although he maintained had Lee relocated to the a larger wife a desire toprovided reacquire current school had and has WEboard DO. ily lived there for only about the of Alexandria. ilyprivate lived for611 only about Stratford the Office OfficeHistoric of Historic Historic Alexandria. ahome architectural practo rely on to make their decision. and there offered Cameron Hall andAlexandria. possibility in the hearts of his countrymen” St. for lease, which ultimately rebuild a life for them at the Email comments, found himself in seriously dis- attracted the humbled Lee quiet family homestead. His Thisnever Week Last Week rants & raves to family. Although the home is dream came to pass. tressed circumstances. referred to asthis the General had to be in often Should the city have made fire staffing at Station 210 Do Stratford you planHall to participate Spring2Action year? [email protected]. transferred to his son from an Henry Lee House, the famOut of the is provided by start This Week Last Week more of aAttic priority at the of budget talks? Last Week This Week earlier marriage, Henry Lee IV ily lived there for only about the Office of Historic Alexandria. Should the city have made fire staffing at Station 210 Do you plan to participate in Spring2Action this year? t the start earliest of the town Civil lexandria’s resigning hison post in 23, the 1861, U.S. War April War on April 23, 1861, and courthouse was Army hall and exactly one month just three days after just three days after constructed inin 1752 before Virginia’s vote favor resigning his post in the U.S. resigning his post in the U.S. and paid for byRobert a public lottery. of secession, E. Lee acArmy and exactly one month Army and exactly one month The design for the of building was cepted command the Virginbefore Virginia’s vote in favor before Virginia’s vote in favor directed several early foundia state by forces. The handsome of secession, Robert E. Lee acof secession, Robert E. Lee acers of the town, including t the start of nearby the WilCivil general, who lived at cepted command of the Virgincepted command of the Virginliam Ramsay, Conway WarHouse, onRichard April 23, 1861, Arlington grew up in ia state forces. The handsome ia state forces. The handsome and Johnjust Carlyle, whose home three days after Alexandria and lovingly congeneral, who lived nearby at general, who lived nearby at was built almost directly across resigning his post in the U.S. sidered the city his hometown. Arlington House, grew up in Arlington House, grew up in North Fairfax Street. When the Army and exactly month Although bornlovingly atoneStratford Alexandria and conAlexandria and lovingly conFairfax County Courthouse before Virginia’s vote in favor Hall, the Lee family plantation sidered the city his hometown. sidered the city his hometown. was moved toRobert theCounty, town of E. Leehall acin secession, Westmoreland Although born at Although bornof attheStratford Stratford incepted the same year from Spring command Virginyoung Robert brought Hall, the Lee family plantation Hall, the Lee was family plantation Field, the area near present ia state forces. Thehis handsome to Alexandria with sib- day in Westmoreland County, in Westmoreland County, Tysons Corner, Alexandria general, who lived nearby lings atRobert the age ofbrought four in be-at young was youngthe Robert was brought came main center oftoup gov-in Arlington House, grew the winter ofwith 1810-11 to his sibto Alexandria Alexandria with hisVirginia. sibernment in Northern Alexandria and lovingly conlive atat 611 Cameron St. lings the age of in lings at the themagnificent age of four four in sidered A set of weights city his hometown. As awinter member of two of the of 1810-11 to the Although winter ofborn 1810-11 to and measures, given Fairfax attoStratford Virginia’s most illustrious live at 611 Cameron St. live at 611 Cameron St. County King George II of Hall, thebyhis Lee family plantation families, parents Ann As aa member of two of As Westmoreland member ofalso two of the England in 1744, made in County, Hill Cartermost and Henry Lee Virginia’s illustrious Virginia’s illustrious move toRobert themost emerging Port City. young was brought III feigned to have moved families, his parents Ann families, his parents Ann George Washington was an Alto Alexandria with his sibtheir children north to take Hill Carter and Henry Lee Hill Carter and Henry Lee exandria town trustee during lings at the age of four in advantage ofto the finemoved educationIII feigned have III years feigned to have the before themoved American the winter ofAlexandria. 1810-11 to al facilities in their children north to take their at children north to take Revolution and also served as a live 611 Cameron St. However, in fine reality, Henry advantage of the educationadvantage ofFairfax the fine educationjustice at the court. As a member of two of Lee had just emerged from a al in al facilities facilities in Alexandria. Alexandria. Virginia’s By theprison early 19th century, most illustrious debtor’s in Montross, However, in reality, Henry However, in reality, Henry increased physical and ecofamilies, hisserving parentsa Ann Va., after one-year Lee had just emerged from aa Lee had just emerged from nomic growth in the local Hill Carter When and Henry Lee sentence. he Montross, emerged debtor’s prison in debtor’s prison in Montross, area ashis welltoashave local political III feigned moved from term, ninth Va., after serving aa the one-year Va., children after jail serving one-year circumstances dictated the retheir north to take Governor of Virginia, former sentence. When he emerged sentence. of When he emerged placement of the 65-year-old advantage the fine educationRevolutionary War commander from his jail term, the from his In jail term, the ninth ninth town hall. 1809, a causeway al facilities in“Lighthorse Alexandria. nicknamed Harry Governor of Virginia, former Governor of Virginia, former was built Legion” across Great HuntHowever, in reality, Henry of Lee’s and the man Revolutionary War commander Revolutionary War commander ing Creek to connect AlexLee had just emerged from a who had eulogized George nicknamed “Lighthorse Harry nicknamed “Lighthorse Harry andria to Richmond, and the debtor’s prison in Montross, Washington with and the the phrase, of Legion” man of Lee’s Lee’s Legion” and the man Washington-Alexandria TurnVa., after serving apeace, one-year “First in war, first in first who had eulogized George who had eulogized George pike was begun, tocountrymen” linkemerged to the sentence. When he in the hearts of his Washington with the phrase, Washington the national government buildings from his jailwith term, thephrase, ninth found himself in seriously dis“First in war, first in peace, first “First in war, first in peace, first under construction in what Governor of Virginia, former tressed circumstances. in the hearts of his countrymen” in the of War his was tohearts become thecountrymen” downtown Revolutionary commander Stratford Hall had to disbe found himself in seriously found himself in seriously disof the new national capital. nicknamed “Lighthorse Harry transferred to his son from an tressed circumstances. tressed circumstances. The emergence Alexandria of Lee’s Legion”ofHenry and the man earlier marriage, Lee IV Stratford Hall had to be Stratford Hall center had George toand be as a global who had trading eulogized transferred to his son from an transferred to his son from an its inclusion in thethe newphrase, DisWashington with earlier Henry Lee IV earlierofinmarriage, marriage, Leefirst IV trict Columbia projected “First war, firstHenry in peace, OUT OF THE ATTIC The local origin story of robert E. Lee WHO CArES? WHO CArES? WHO CArES? Weekly Poll Weekly Poll Poll Weekly Do you you satisfied plan to participate in Spring2Action this year? Are with city council’s new budget process? 58% No. Should thehave citysafety havebeen made fire staffing atsoStation 210 A. Yes, public is a most top priority. With whom you impressed far in the more of a priority at the start of budget talks? more of a priority at the start of budget talks? b. No, the budget too tight. Democratic mayoralisprimary? A. priority. A. Yes, Yes, public public safety safety is is aa top top priority. Take the poll at alextimes.com A.b.Former Mayor Kerry Donley. No, the budget is too tight. b. No, the budget is too tight. Take the poll at B. Mayor Bill Euille. Take the poll at alextimes.com This Week Take the poll at alextimes.com alextimes.com C. Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg. Should the city have made fire staffing at Station 210 more of a priority at the start of budget talks? 42% Yes. 58% Yes, No. 51% needed No. it is streamlined but still allowsWeekly 33 votes fixes for oversights. 42% Yes. Yes. 33 votes Last Week 33votes votes 49% No, it is too stringent. 43 Do you plan to participate in Spring2Action this year? Poll Celebrate Mother’s Day WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM calendar FROM | 13 Location: Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road Information: 703-746-4848 FIREFIGHTING HISTORY WALKING TOUR Participants learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria, three devastating fires, and the five volunteer fire companies. The tour begins at the historic Friendship Firehouse, goes east on Prince Street and returns to Friendship via King Street. For age 10 and older. Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Information: 703-746-4994 May 16-17 RELAY FOR LIFE OF ALEXANDRIA A community event to walk and raise funds for cancer research. This event also honors survivors of this disease. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Time: Noon to midnight Location: George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Information: 703-937-1912 or [email protected] may 14, 2015 | 21 May 18 AGENDA: ALEXANDRIA Spend an evening listening to in-depth conversations with former Congressman Jim Moran and former Governor and Senator George Allen. Admission costs $32 for members, $37 for non-members with reservations made by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior; $37 for members, $42 for non-members after the Friday prior. Time: Reception 6:15 p.m., buffet dinner 6:45 p.m., program starts 7:15 p.m. Location: Hermitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Information: 703-548-7089 or info@ agendaalexandria.org May 19 ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB ANNIVERSARY BANQUET The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club celebrates its 60th anniversary with a banquet and the presenting of its Athletes of the Year awards. Time: Welcome reception 5:45 p.m. Location: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square Information: 703-598-6006 or www. alexandriavasports.org May 21 CIVIL WAR LECTURE “The Art of May 17 ST. MARY’S SPRING FLING St. Mary’s School will host this end-ofyear festival for the community. It will include fun events for kids such as carnival rides, games, crafts, entertainment, book sale, bake sale and food. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St. Information: 703-569-1646 or [email protected] TAKE 25 An outdoor event to provide safety information to parents in honor or National Missing Children’s Day. Features community vendors, entertainment, and free child friendly activities. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: Market Square, 301 King St. Information: 703-837-6112 MATTIE MIRACLE WALK & FAMILY FESTIVAL A fundraiser to raise awareness for childhood cancer with a walk and family festival. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School Upper Campus, 1000 St. Stephen’s Road. Information: 202-549-8036 or vicki@ mattiemiracle.com TEA WITH MARTHA WASHINGTON Experience history with Martha Washington as she discusses 18th century tea customs as well as clothing of the period. 18th century tea includes the museum’s special blend of tea, pound cake, dried fruit, and assortment of cookies. Party attire requested. Admission costs $25 per person. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Information: 703-746-4242 or [email protected] Memorializing the Civil War” by Susan Cumbey, of Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site. This lecture will present an overview of commemorative Civil War art, with selected examples ranging from sculptural monuments to cycloramas. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: 703-746-4994 able amusements, food and booths. Time: 6 a.m. to noon Location: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Information: 301-807-8529 or nick@ mc-coop.org May 25 MEMORIAL DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL The 38th annual festival will With Us Special Four Course Meal (Available All Day) – Brunch menu is available too – Not valid with otherby offers and vouchers Enjoy music SIMONNE include entertainment from various jazz bands including The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble. Time: 1 to 6 p.m. Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. Information: 703-746-5592 Happy Hour! Monday - Friday 4pm - 6:30pm May 27 ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE A lecture by historian Paula Whitacre on Julia Wilbur and her role as an aid worker in Civil War-era Alexandria. Admission is free. Time: 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.alexandriahistorical.org May 28-June 11 LAFAYETTE BALL DANCE CLASSES In preparation for the Lafayette Ball on June 13, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. Admission costs $12 per person, $30 for the series. Time: Each Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Information: shop.alexandriava.gov From the founder of Au Pied de Cochon 235 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria VA 22314 Across from Eisenhower Metro Station Celebrate Mother’s Day 703-329-1010 • Open 7 Days a Week With Us Special (Available All Day) – Brunch menu is available too – Enjoy music by S IMONNE Happy Hour! MAKE A SPLASH Bring the whole NATIONAL EMS MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE The National EMS Memo- rial Bike Ride is an annual event that honors EMS providers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The event will end at Oronoco Bay Park. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Location: Old Town at the block of King Street between Royal and Fairfax streets Information: 571-238-8771, [email protected] May 24 ALEXANDRIA RUNNING AND FAMILY FESTIVAL A half-marathon and 5K race as well as a family festival that features music, beer garden, inflat- $36 Four Sun,Course Mon & TuesMeal evenings, dine-in only May 22 family to Family Fun Nights for swimming and fun for all ages on Friday evenings. Pool games include beach ball relays, water basketball, diving for prizes and fun on the ‘Aqua Challenge’ floating obstacle course. Admission is $4 per person. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. Information: www.alexandriava. gov/c/1028 $36 Monday - Friday 4pm - 6:30pm AlexRenew customers... It’s time From the founder of Au Pied de Cochon 235 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria VA 22314 Across from Eisenhower Metro Station to703-329-1010 cleanOpen the pipes. 7 Days a Week • Alexandria Renew Enterprises cleans the dirty water that’s pumped to our major intercepting sewer lines from the smaller sewer lines owned and maintained by the City. Beginning in February and ending in July, we will perform preventive maintenance on the Potomac Interceptor by cleaning the pipes to ensure dirty water flows freely. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.alexrenew.com or call 703-549-3383. 22 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES Weekly Words 37 Father of Rachel and Leah 38 Brewpub offering 39 “___ la Douce” (1963 film) 40 Rescue vehicle, for short 41 Flora and fauna 44 “The Simpsons” bartender 46 Brand, in a way 47 Estrada of “CHiPs” 48 Places for lions 50 Perfectly arranged 52 Relatives of 15-Down 55 Symphony woodwind 56 Greek cheese 57 Poor imitator 61 Lionel Richie classic 63 “Correct” suffix 65 Duffer’s obstacle 66 Partner for means 69 First U.S. space station 71 Roughen, as lips 72 Bindle bearer 73 Multivitamin supplement 74 No place for a roller skate 77 Chicago airport 78Birth-related 81 Waiter’s reward 83 Beyond stringy 85 Attachment to “one” or “your” 87 Boxing great Joe 89 Kind of 93-Across 100 PERCENT By Henry Quarters 91 Fleur-de-___ 95 Rotating or pivoting across 76 Ohio home of the Wright brothers 7 Banquet staples 96 Give the cold shoulder 1 Apportion 79Automobile sounder 8 Heartbeat rhythm 97 Bamm-Bamm’s friend 6“Uh-huh” 80“Beetle Bailey” dog 9Anxiety 99 “Silly” birds 9 Attempt, in slang 82Pancake toppers 10 Beauty pageant topper 100 Senator Specter and others 13“Beg pardon ...” 84Possesses 11 Tiny industrious insects 101 Starts the business day 17 Jeweler’s glass 86Bubbling hot 12 Buzzing insect 102 Some burial sites 18First name in the “Frasier” cast 88Comes down in buckets 13 “Keep hope alive” 103 Disney mermaid 19Athlete’s foot, e.g. 90Remove, as branches 14 Garfield’s predecessor 21 Shoestring 104 ___ cotta 91 Running behind 15 Sorbonne, e.g. 22Cupid’s boss 105 Diplomatic agent 92“101 Dalmatians” Dalmatian 16 Darns 23“___ It Romantic?” 93Chip companion 18 “The Twelve Days of Christmas” 108 Minute amount musician 24 Badgerlike mammal 109 Pond residue 94“... and make it fast!” 20 “King of the Hill” beer 25Capital of Rhone 111 Bullfight bull 96Well-tossed pigskin 27 Barely managed (with “out”) 26Ballroom dance 98Even bigger 112 Bibliographical abbr. 28Lifeguards, at times 29Periwinkle 100 Alone 113 Art ___ 30Off the beaten track 31 Babes in the woods 102 More moth-eaten 114 Hard, yellow cheese 32Mamie’s man 34 Highly motivated 105 Scottish Gaelic 117 Faucet 33Leaning Tower city 35 Hebrew calendar month 106 Brit’s bar 119 Fourth-qtr. followers, sometimes 34Collects 36 Tripoli’s home 107 Part of a threat 35Athletic elite 108 You acquire them upon marriage 41 Revealed, as an identity 110 Drop in the ocean? 42Used a rotary phone 115 Painter Joan 43Campus cadet’s org. 116 Hot spot in the kitchen 44“Cool” amount 118 Clickable image 45“Rudolph the Red-___ Reindeer” 120 Like oak leaves and ears 49French clergyman 121 Capital city on the Aare river 50Electric guitarist’s need 122 Use, as plates 51 Cool in manner 123 Brazil and pecan 53About 1.3 cubic yards 124 “All My Children” vixen 54Shag rug made in Sweden 125 Smeltery refuse 55Recently 126 Treats, as to dinner 58Abominable Snowman 127 Ball club VIPs 59Stretched out in bed 128 City of sin 60Cornell’s ___ Taylor Hall DOWN 62Grander than grand 1 “Not to mention ...” 64Museum pieces 2 Advance money 67French novelist Pierre 3 Moon over Paris 68Forcibly splits 4 Makes a choice 70Historical times 5 4 p.m. in London, often 71 Santiago padres? 75Nerd kin 6“Absolutely!” Last Week’s Solution: Obituaries IDA ADAMS, of Alexandria, May 7, 2015 ANN P. CRUMPLER, formerly of Alexandria, May 2, 2015 MERLE M. DELANCEY, SR. (76), formerly of Alexandria, May 1, 2015 JAMES A. DERRICK (67), of Alexandria, May 1, 2015 LANG W. FIELDS (81), of Alexandria, May 5, 2015 CAROL L. FOSTER, of Alexandria, April 28, 2015 JOHN D. HALL, JR. (65), of Alexandria, May 4, 2015 WOODROW HOLMES, of Alexandria, May 1, 2015 JAMES R. HOLSTROM, of Alexandria, April 27, 2015 MILDRED HYMAN, of Alexandria, May 6, 2015 JOHN J. KEARNEY, JR. (90), of Alexandria, May 8, 2015 HARRY BENJAMIN LYON (82), of Alexandria , May 6 2015 ROSALIND R. MODLIN (87), of Alexandria, May 2, 2015 MILDRED NELLIE PICCIANO (94), of Alexandria, May 4, 2015 PATRICK MCLAURIN RIDGELL, of Alexandria, April 26, 2015 ARTHUR E. STURGILL SR., of Alexandria, May 3, 2015 BLAKIE VANCE, of Alexandria, May 4, 2015 RUBY C. WOOLLS (69), of Alexandria, May 4, 2015 Obituary Policies All obituaries in the Times are charged through the funeral home on a per-word basis comparable to the space rate offered to nonprofit advertisers. Deadlines are the Monday prior to the issue date. Call 703.739.0001 for details. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM may 14, 2015 | 23 Turning Back Time Classifieds LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA ! IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 14 CVD 1654 CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRITTANY SMITH, Plaintiff v. DARRYCK D.E. SMITH, Defendant ! ! ) ) ) ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: DARRYCK D.E. SMITH Address Unknown ! TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the abovecaptioned action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: COMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY AND ABSOLUTE DIVORCE You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 15, 2015 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 28th day of April, 2015. ! ! ! PARISH & COOKE James H. Cooke, Jr JAMES H. COOKE, JR. Attorney for the Plaintiffs 343 Person Street/P.O. Drawer 1824 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302 Telephone: (910) 483-7680 Business Directory Residential & Commercial 703.314.1287 • AllegroLLC.net 703.314.1287 AllegroLLC.net Whole-house Generators Panel Replacement Lighting ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW The following request has been received for administrative review and approval. For information about this application or to comment, visit the City’s website at www.alexandriava.gov/planning or call (703) 746-4666. Special Use Permit #2015-00054 2700 Jefferson Davis Hwy Proposed Business: Souvlaki Bar New Administrative Special Use Permit request to operate a restaurant; zoned I/Industrial APPLICANT: Souvlaki Bar, LLC by Tom Christopoulos PLANNER: Ann Horowitz – [email protected] In accordance with section 11-500 of the zoning ordinance, the above listed request may be approved administratively by the Director of Planning and Zoning. If you have any comments regarding the proposal above, please contact Planning and Zoning staff at 703.746.4666 or email the planner listed no later than June 4th, 2015. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMISSION PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN UPDATE AND CHESAPEAKE BAY TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD 5% ACTION PLAN The Alexandria City School Board will hold a Public Hearing on the following topics during the Special Called School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. •FY2016CombinedFundsBudgetand FY2016-2025CIPBudget •RedistrictingFramework •PatrickHenryConstructionProject The meeting will be held in the School BoardMeetingRoom,locatedat1340BraddockPlace,Alexandria.Formoreinformationortoregistertospeakatthepublichearing,pleasecontacttheClerkoftheBoardat 703-619-8314 or email boardclerk@acps. k12.va.us. For Sale 27 acres large pond with running water. Immediately live in facility. Excellent investment property. Close to Keowee and Jocassee Lake and Table Rock State Park. Located at the foot of Blue Hills, Pickens County, Northwest South Carolina. $350k will negotiate. Call 843-761-2557 before 6pm. 605 484-5582 Online all the time: When: Monday May 18, 2015 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, 301 King Street Chet & Sabra Avery Conference Room 2000 The Environmental Policy Commission invites residents to attend a public information meeting on the City’s Combined Sewer System (CSS) and the plans being developed to reduce the impacts of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on receiving waterways; and the Stormwater - Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load 5% Action Plan. Residents are invited to give written or oral comments at the public information meeting. For more information about the City’s CSS, visit alexandriava.gov/Sewers, and the draft Action Plan visit alexandriava.gov/ Environment. For questions, contact Erin Bevis-Carver, P.E., Sanitary Section Lead, Transportation & Environmental Services at Erin. [email protected] or Jesse E. Maines, Watershed Management Planner at [email protected]. This week in 2013: The quiet fighter: Rising 15-year-old boxing star eschews limelight – “Kids from the city’s Parker-Gray neighborhood walk into the boxing gym at the Charles Houston Recreation Center for all sorts of reasons. Some come with parents, who want them trained to defend themselves at school. Others walk in alone, harboring dreams of a quick route to stardom, only to later realize the first lesson of boxing: Nothing comes easy.” Booming sales prompt brewery’s expansion: Port City Brewing will double annual output – “Port City Brewery’s line of local craft beers has got tongues wagging, so much so the West End brewery is expanding capacity — again.” The Alexandria City School Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Strategic Plan during the School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015. The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting Room, located at 1340 Braddock Place, Alexandria. For more information or to register to speak at the public hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 703-6198314 or email [email protected]. New dawn for Jefferson-Houston School – “Alexandria’s education officials will break ground for construction of the new Jefferson-Houston on Tuesday, signaling the beginning of a new era in the troubled school’s history.” 24 | may 14, 2015ALEXANDRIA TIMES Whether you are buying your first home or downsizing, you need a trusted advisor who understands your unique needs. I specialize in providing the highest level of personalized service to each and every client and I work diligently to negotiate the best possible deal on their behalf. I promise to serve my clients with honestly, integrity and professionalism at all times. If you are thinking of making a move, let me put my skills and expertise to work for you. Contact me today for a confidential consultation. 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