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Same-sex couples laud high court’s decision SCOTUS declines to take up gay marriage cases BY ERICH WAGNER

Dawn Turton was having a quiet Monday morning. She had the day off, and happened to check Twitter as the news percolated: the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear several cases seeking to uphold gay marriage bans, including Virginia’s. “I saw a couple things come across the screen, so I rode my motorcycle over to see Beth [Trent],” Turton said. “She works up at the church we go to.” Turton and Trent held a commitment ceremony in 2011, but were waiting for Virginia to adopt same-sex

marriage to “make it legal,” as Turton put it. On Monday afternoon, they became the first same-sex couple to receive a marriage license in Alexandria Circuit Court. With Commonwealth Baptist Church pastor Marty Anderson in tow, the couple made their vows just outside the city courthouse. “I hope this doesn’t sound cheesy, but I love my state,” Turton said. “I was going to wait until Virginia was ready. That was important to me, to be married in the state where I was born in, where I live in and where I love to live.” For a few current and former city leaders, Monday’s decision — or lack thereof — was a long time coming. For-

mer City Councilor Lonnie Rich first pushed for marriage equality in 1996, and has expressed amazement at how quickly public opinion shifted on the issue since the commonwealth banned same-sex marriage in 2006 by referendum. “I grew up in the 1960s, so I’ve seen that moral arc bend toward justice in any number of ways, from racial issues, to sex issues and now the LGBT issues,” Rich said. “What’s interesting is this will be such a nonstory two or three years from now… In a very short period of time it’ll be such a non-issue even with most conservatives. “It’s an issue for oldSEE MARRIAGE | 12

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Dawn Turton (left) and Beth Trent held a commitment ceremony in 2011, when same-sex marriage still was banned in the commonwealth. Though other states allowed for gay marriages, the couple decided to wait until their home state recognized them

School board moves forward on T.C. lights Members: Vote marks beginning of debate on controversial proposal BY ERICH WAGNER

The Alexandria School Board voted last week to move forward with a controversial proposal to light T.C. Williams’ football stadium.

Neighbors decried the decision as reneging on a decades-old promise and called the district’s study justifying the project flawed. But board members said the October 2 vote is only the first step in a long debate over the likelihood of evening games at Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium.

Installing lights alone at the football stadium would cost between $700,000 and $800,000, but in conjunction with other upgrades to the facility, the total price tag could reach $3.5 million, officials have said. The board voted 8 to 1 in favor of applying to SEE SCHOOL | 13

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T.C. Williams’ sports stadium has gone without lights since the school was established decades ago as part of an agreement with neighbors. School board members want to revisit the issue even as critics accuse officials of planning to go back on their word.

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING Data breach may affect former patients in Alexandria A contractor handling the city’s ambulance billing revealed this week that a former employee accessed patient information as part of a scheme to file fraudulent federal tax returns. Advanced Data Processing, Inc., learned about the con in October 2012. Authorities in Tampa, Fla., told the company that an employee used the information in an attempt to defraud the U.S. Treasury. Company officials said she was arrested, fired and eventually pleaded guilty to the charges. At the time, they did not believe patients in the Port City (full disclosure: the writer has benefited from Alexandria’s ambulance service

in the past) were affected until this summer. Authorities with the Internal Revenue Services alerted Advanced Data Processing that the privacy surrounding the personal information of patients in Alexandria might have been breached. The information includes name, date of birth and social security numbers, but no other medical or financial information, company officials said in a statement. A spokesman at City Hall did not respond to requests for more information before the Times’ print deadline. “Although it is not known whether any city information was actually misused, ADPI and the city are providing notice out of an abundance of

caution,” reads a statement released by the contractor. “[Advanced Data Processing] is also mailing individual notices to patients whose information may have been improperly accessed, and is notifying the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and appropriate state agencies.” Company representatives said they shared news of the breach — and subsequent criminal charges — with their employees in an effort to underscore the consequences to other would-be con artists. They urged potential victims to check their credit scores and monitor all credit cards. - Derrick Perkins

Port City Brewing honors mysterious local legend One of Alexandria’s oldest mysteries serves as the inspiration for Port City Brewing Co.’s newest creation. The West End-based brewery will release Long Black Veil on October 14, a variation on an India Pale Ale, to mark the anniversary of the death of a woman known only as the Female Stranger. The anonymous 23-year-old woman arrived in Alexandria in 1816 by ship, according to local historians, and became ill soon after. The sick woman ended up in Gadsby’s Tavern, where she took a room and received a doctor and two nurses, said Lance Mallamo, head of the Office of Historic Alexandria. The tavern shielded her iden-

tity and, in October of that year, she died. The man accompanying her disappeared soon after. Even in death, she remains an enigma. Though buried at St. Paul’s Cemetery, her tomb is inscribed with the words, “In the memory of the Female Stranger.” Understandably, many theories sprung up about the woman’s identity and background. A few speculate she was Aaron Burr’s daughter. Others say she was an English noblewoman. Regardless, the macabre tale served as the fount for brewers Josh Center’s and Adam Reza’s latest creation. Citra, centennial and mag-

num hops all are on the ingredient list and the black brew boasts a 65 on the international bittering units scale. Port City Brewing’s crew will release the beer at Gadsby’s Tavern starting at 6 p.m. The limited run ale — only available on draught — will be more widely released on October 17. Organizers plan on hosting the launch party in the historic tavern’s courtyard and offer tours of the inn, including the ill-fated stranger’s room. Tickets, which cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door, are available at shop.alexandria.gov. - Derrick Perkins

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Former cabbie acquitted Judge rules Kashif Bashir was insane at time of tragic shooting BY ERICH WAGNER

A judge acquitted the man who shot a veteran police officer in the head during a 2013 traffic stop of attempted murder charges, ruling he was insane at the time of the crime. Kashif Bashir, 29, shot officer Peter Laboy after the lawman pulled him over at the corner of South St. Asaph and Wilkes streets on February 27, 2013. Alexandria Circuit Court Judge James Clark made his ruling after a slew of psychiatric experts testified that Bashir suffered from severe schizophrenia. Whether Bashir shot Laboy was never in dispute during the trial. Instead, public defenders representing the defendant presented evidence of his mental illness over a period of several years, as well as the fact that he witnessed his mother commit suicide via self-immolation in his home country of Pakistan. Dr. William Stejskal said Bashir’s psychosis only could have developed as it did after years of untreated mental illness. “He has among the four or five most convoluted, dense and delusional set of beliefs

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I’ve ever encountered in my 30 years of practice as a forensic psychologist,” Stejskal said. “It speaks to how long he has been severely ill and psychotic.” In describing the days leading up to the shooting, Dr. Brandi Justice provided chilling details of Bashir’s mental state. Bashir reported hearing voices — personified as “Janet” — telling him to rape women and shoot a police officer as part of a transition to a new plane of existence, the “unity consciousness.” “He thought he could communicate with women [on the street] telepathically, who would tell him if he could move along, or rape them,” Justice said. As to why Bashir thought

these actions were permissible, Justice said Bashir thought he was in this new universe, and that the people he encountered were merely spirits, or “programs.” “The nature and quality of his perceptions were such that he thought harm was not a permanent condition, because the people were spirits who would regenerate elsewhere,” Justice said. By the end of the trial, not even the question of Bashir’s mental illness was in dispute. Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter said he “conceded” that Bashir was insane, but questioned whether his illness was so severe that he could not discern right from wrong. “Isn’t it conceivable that he exaggerated his symptoms?” Porter asked one expert. “Many schizophrenics never commit acts of violence, and for at least four years, he was able to avoid violent acts.” But after two days of testimony regarding Bashir’s mental state, Clark was convinced that the defendant was not responsible for his actions. Bashir was remanded to a state mental institution — where he had been admitted twice before in the lead-up to the trial — for further evaluation.

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On the road to civility on two wheels or four Bicycle, pedestrian advocates admonish scofflaw cyclists BY DERRICK PERKINS

Mentioning cycling in casual conversation — in Alexandria, at least — quickly elicits harrowing tales of two-wheeled hooligans tearing full bore past stop signs. But pedestrians and motorists aren’t alone in clamoring for action against the scofflaws. Cyclists want their peers to obey the rules of the road as well. “We all have a responsibility to be responsible road users,” said Greg Billing, advocacy coordinator with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. The group tackled the issue headlong in Alexandria on October 2. The associa-

tion’s bike ambassadors set up camp along Union Street during the evening commute, encouraging cyclists to obey stop signs along the heavily trafficked stretch of road in Old Town. “The reason we were there … was to get out there and encourage cyclists and drivers alike to work on better behavior,” Billing said. “We’re not enforcement — we can’t write tickets — but we can encourage responsible behavior. That was a commitment we made to the community.” The commitment Billing referenced was forged in the controversial, months-long debate over adding bike lanes to a portion of King Street not far from the Metro station. Waged between transit officials, nearby homeowners and advocates and critics of cycling alike, the bitter battle

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pledged to stay active in Alexandria and educate cyclists. “We’re a bicycle organization, we talk to bicyclists. Those are the people we can encourage to be more responsible road users,” he said. “There are plenty of people who don’t listen to us — everybody is an individual making their own individual decisions — but what complements this [is] everybody else encouraging the people they talk [with] to be

more responsible and courteous.” Alexandria’s homegrown bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group also has taken this approach. Jim Durham, chair of the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said his organization launched similar campaigns a month ago. Concerned with pedestrian safety, Durham’s volunteers targeted cyclists displaying what they deemed reckless behavior on Old Town’s streets. Second-hand accounts as well as personal experience prompted the effort, he said. “Part of the genesis was [when] one of the vice chairs and I stood on Union Street one night,” Durham said. “When you observe [these] things first hand, you say, ‘This just isn’t right.’ That was our motivation and remains our motivation. We’ve been down there with our volunteers and we’re not happy with the behavior that we see.” Union Street, home to a portion of the popular Mount Vernon Trail, often comes up

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“We’re a fairly walkable city today, but one of the things that will discourage that is if people fear for their safety,” Durham said. “I just know that I want Alexandria to be more walkable; I want more people to be comfortable walking. … I’m trying to remove what I see as an impediment, this feeling of discomfort.” Local advocates are studying whether the grassroots intervention is making a difference within the cycling community. In the meantime, Billing said members of his association plan to promote better behavior in Alexandria throughout October.

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A light at the end of the tunnel Quest for memorial honoring black Revolutionary War veterans enters new chapter BY KATELYN GUDERIAN

For decades, Alexandria resident Maurice Barboza has sought to honor black soldiers and sailors who fought for America’s freedom during the Revolutionary War. Barboza, whose forefathers also fought in the Revolution, is the mastermind behind the proposed National Liberty Memorial. If and when it is built, the tribute will pay homage to the thousands of slaves and free black men from across the country that served during the war, including four from Alexandria. Last month, Congress approved a bill allowing work on the National Liberty Memorial to move ahead. After struggling for more than a decade to get lawmakers to embrace his memorial, an incredulous Barboza watched as the Senate and House of Representatives approved the bill. There was just one dissenting vote. “A lot of things had to happen perfectly in order for this to happen,” Barboza said.

“I didn’t think it was going to happen. There was just no way this was going to happen.” On September 26, President Barack Obama signed into law House Joint Resolution 120, which, according to a White House press release, “approves the location of a memorial near the National Mall to honor slaves and free black persons who served or provided assistance during the American Revolution.” The preferred location for the memorial is in downtown Washington on 14th Street between Independence Avenue and Jefferson Drive. Although several other options are being considered, this site on the National Mall is the first choice of Barboza and his team. While the spot still needs to undergo an environmental assessment before work can begin, Barboza considers the area perfect for the memorial. “We didn’t even know this site existed until the initial site study was conducted,” Barboza said. “Our objective criteria would have led us right to this place. The primary consideration was either proximity to the Washington Monument or

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Maurice Barboza, pictured here at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknown in Alexandria, launched his second bid to add a memorial to the National Mall honoring black veterans of the conflict almost a decade ago.

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Designed by Texas-based sculptor David Newton, the National Liberty Memorial could eventually be built on the National Mall. However, many hurdles, like fundraising, still remain.

view of the Washington Monument.” Because no federal money can be used to build the memorial, Barboza and those working with him must focus on fundraising. Barboza hopes “anyone who feels an affinity for this” will pitch in. “Our next goal will be to raise enough funds to perform environmental assessments and get architects working on designs,” Barboza said. The preliminary design for the National Liberty Memorial’s central element is a statue of a man, woman and child standing together holding an American flag, but the final design may not be decided upon for several years. Barboza’s National Liberty Memorial Fund has until January 2019 to raise the money necessary to qualify for a building permit. Alexandria community members who have supported Barboza’s efforts over the years are now celebrating alongside him. Mayor Bill Euille is chief among them. “Kudos to [Barboza] and his many supporters for this historic moment, which is long overdue,” Euille said in a statement. “Patience and per-

sistence was well worth the wait. The public will now be able to share in this history and know of the importance to our nation’s history, as well.” In 2011, Euille and his colleagues on city council approved a resolution backing the project. Though local historians were well versed in what life was like for local blacks during the Civil War, they knew little about the community’s role in the Revolutionary War. They were pleasantly surprised to learn of Benjamin Whitmore, Joseph Longdon,

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Residents question Dominion power line plans Utility hosts open house, reveals few new details about disputed project BY ERICH WAGNER

Dominion Virginia Power officials still refuse to say where they would prefer to run a 230-kilovolt transmission line through Alexandria, but one offered a guess last week. “If there was a preliminary route, it would be [U.S.] Route 1,” said spokesman Chuck Penn. Many residents got their first look at the utility’s plan to run a power line from the Glebe Road substation to Pepco’s substation along Slater’s Lane at an open house last week, but the company’s presentation — like those that preceded it — raised more questions than it answered. In an interview before the

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meeting, Dominion spokeswoman Tiffany Taylor-Minor said the utility never settled on a preferred route before meeting with city councilors in June. “Dominion had not gotten to the point of validating any routes,” she said. “The city’s planning department had put together some routes, which they circulated to council members to review. “So since that point we

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continued to study impacts and corridors that could effectively get us from Glebe to the Potomac River, and that’s how we got to the nine [proposed routes].” In addition to Jefferson Davis Highway, the utility is considering putting the power line through the Mount Jefferson Park Trail, Commonwealth Avenue, East Glebe Road, Main Line Boulevard, the CSX and Metro tracks, George Washington Parkway and even underwater along Four Mile Run and the Potomac River. As people perused posters outlining the project’s necessity and possible routes, many came up with questions similar to those posed by city councilors and members of a resident-led work group devoted to the project. “I haven’t gotten any answers; I just don’t know why this wasn’t done before all of the development,” said Bryan Plawecki, who recently moved into a home at Potomac Yard, referring to the bevy of new buildings going up in his neighborhood. “They knew there’d be this development 15 years ago, but only now do they need this line. It’s like it just popped out of nowhere.” David Pachter agreed the utility “probably” needs the new line to comply with regulatory fail-safe rules for its grid, but noted every route will create unique problems. “Above ground will probably be a non-starter, but most underground routes would also create problems,” he said. “And some others will create ecological complaints. It’s a political football, but the question is not whether it should happen, but how.” City Councilor Paul Smedberg, who has attended all of Dominion’s presentations both at City Hall and

before the council’s work group, said he appreciated the utility’s outreach to residents, but took a jaded view of the proceedings. “There’s nothing really new, and the officials seem to have ‘pat’ answers for just about everything,” he said. “[Regardless of the nine routes], if they want everything done cheap and fast, all that kind of stuff, that probably means they want Route 1.” A portion of the proposed route runs along a section of Route 1 already in the midst of redevelopment. City officials recently celebrated the start of Metroway, the region’s first bus route with dedicated lanes, which runs along the major artery near Potomac Yard. “I’m trying to imagine what kind of disruption that would cause down the

street, interrupting that kind of traffic. It would be horrible,” Smedberg said. Resident David Fromm said he thought putting the line under the Mount Jefferson Park Trail could have spurred a major restoration effort for the park, until he found out about the 30-foot easement preventing construction or tree planting around the proposed power line. Now he prefers the CSX/Metro routes, but said the project wouldn’t be nearly as controversial if Dominion had come to the city earlier. “It’s a shame they weren’t here two years earlier,” he said. “They could have done it with the [U.S. Route 1] repaving and no one would have noticed. Really, there’s only so much pain we can endure because of their bad planning.”

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Functional medicine: The time has come BY DR. MARIE STEINMETZ

Almost 20 years ago, I heard Jeff Bland Ph.D., the founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine, speak many times in the Washington area. As I listened to him, I was skeptical at first but finally realized he was talking about the science of illness and the root causes of disease. After all these years, the functional medicine movement has reached a critical mass, as shown by recent developments. â&#x20AC;˘ The New York Times reported on April 11 that Mark Hyman MD, chairman of the board for The Institute for Functional Medicine, is advising Bill and Hillary Clinton on their health. â&#x20AC;˘ The Institute for Functional Medicine is collaborating with the Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Florida to integrate functional medicine and functional nutrition into its curriculum and clinical activities. â&#x20AC;˘ Loma Linda University in California has incorporated functional medicine electives into its curriculum, as well as a Lifestyle Integrative Functional Medicine Fellowship in 2011-2012. â&#x20AC;˘ Michigan State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Osteopathic Medicine offers elective courses on functional medicine principles for firstand second-year medical students. â&#x20AC;˘ The University of Miami has funding for two years

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for a 200-hour integrative clinical nutrition course using functional medicine principles. Now, the Cleveland Clinic will open a Center for Functional Medicine at the end of this month. This is the first time a premier academic medical center had embraced the principal of functional medicine. Functional medicine is based on the evidence that lifestyle factors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress levels and relationships â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are major contributors to disease, along with genetics and environmental factors. More importantly, functional medicine aims to address the underlying causes of disease while focusing on the whole person. In common terms, functional medicine treats the person and not the symptoms in an effort to identify the root cause of imbalance among the many systems within the human body that work together to create health and well-being. Our current medical educational system focuses on

symptoms and treatment of those symptoms with prescription medications or procedures. What is not taught to medical students is the origin of those symptoms. Students are not taught other scientifically proven treatments with fewer side effects. Unfortunately, our current insurance system rewards more expensive procedures and treatments. In order for health care institutions like medical schools, hospitals or private physiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices to stay open they must carry out procedures and tests that will keep them financially afloat. Insurance companies do not pay to spend time with patients finding root causes of illness and treating them. There are now about 300 certified practitioners of functional medicine and many more that are finishing their training. These physicians come from all specialties, academic medical centers, and group practices large and small. The Cleveland Clinic, one of the leaders in academic medicine, should be commended for their bold move to change our disease system into a health system. Hopefully, other health care systems will follow. It is time for the health insurance industry to recognize that payment for a functional medicine approach to disease will benefit our whole society and give us the best bang for our buck. The writer is a physician with the Steinmetz Center for Integrative Medicine.

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openly gay members of the Virginia General Assembly, hailed the ruling in a joint statement. “We will still continue working to clean up outdated language in the Code of Virginia so we can formally repeal the unconstitutional and discriminatory provisions,

but this is a huge victory for marriage equality supporters and a time for celebration,” they said. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D8) echoed his colleagues’ praise for the ruling, but said the Supreme Court should have gone further in their ruling.

“This decision affirms the right of all people to pursue happiness, the most basic example of which is the ability to marry and share your life with the person you love,” he said. “Still, it is disappointing that the [Supreme] Court has delayed a final decision on a federal right to marriage equality. Legalized discrimination anywhere is wrong … and now it is time to end the uncertainty so many couples are forced to live with and guarantee marriage equality throughout the country.” For Turton, although her

commitment ceremony was wonderful and fulfilling, Monday’s ceremony was just as validating. “The commitment ceremony was affirming in a different way,” she said. “We got married with our friends and family in front of God at the church and it was very personal. “When you get married legally, it feels affirming in a different sense. From a legal perspective, someone else, who has nothing to do with you, is recognizing your love.”

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modify their permit agreement to allow for the project, with member Patricia Henning casting the sole dissenting vote. Opponents accused the city department of parks, recreation and cultural activities of driving the push for lights in the hope of renting out the field through their agreement with the school district. “Is this about education and the T.C. Williams football team, or is this about parks and recreation pushing their agenda for a lighted field?” asked resident Kathy Harkness. “The fields at T.C. and elsewhere are being used by the department of recreation daily for purposes over which you have no control, and, it appears, limited ability to regulate,” said Jack Sullivan. “If you want control, you need to cancel your agreement with parks and recreation.” But Judy Noritake, who serves on the resident-led parks and recreation commission, disputed those claims. Her testimony prompted the first of several outbursts from some of those present during the meeting and a threat from board chairwoman Karen Graf to temporarily halt the meeting. “I think what you’ve heard so far is a fear of the parks and recreation department taking over use [of the field],” Noritake said. “I don’t think that’s going to happen. … There are great strides being made in other parts of the city to meet the [department’s] need, but this project is about the students here.” Others, like resident Ky Lewis, panned the proposal, seeing it as the latest instance of city officials trampling on the rights of one of the city’s oldest black en-

claves Fort Ward, and later the Woods Place neighborhood. “You had a group of landowning African-Americans who were literally put on a reservation called Woods Place — or Mudtown — so whenever people start talking about what they’re going to do in the best interest of the community, the community of Woods Place ends up losing something,” he said. “When they took Fort Ward, that was supposed to be in the best interest of the community, and then again when they took the land for T.C. Williams [that was the rationale].” But not all residents expressed disapproval. Representatives of local recreational sports leagues said adding lights to the stadium would let more teams practice and compete on campus, and open up more fields for youth programs. And former school board member Melvin Miller, who used to live in the affected neighborhood, said he doesn’t buy the “doom and gloom” scenario posited by some opponents. “I’ve studied this issue over the years, and if I honestly believed the installation of lights at T.C. would do all these horrible things and damage the quality of life in your homes, I hope most of you would know me well enough to know I would be out here championing the fight against it,” he said. “But I do not believe that to be true.” Board vice-chairman Chris Lewis said that although he supports the proposal, it is important to be responsive to the neighborhood and mitigate any concerns they have. “Information that we’ve received from staff says that no third-party nighttime use is anticipated,” he said. “I would suggest that if that’s a serious concern as we’ve heard from many neigh-

bors … we can work on that through our facilities use policies, and I suggest that we do that.” Hennig said the plan needs more scrutiny, particularly when it comes to the issue of the field being used by teams unaffiliated with T.C. Williams.

“I’m concerned about the lacrosse and soccer clubs’ support because it is a ‘safe place to play,’” Hennig said. “Translation: They want it. We’re going to have to come up with some stuff to make sure only T.C., etc. uses it. “I think the plan is incomplete and a lot more work has

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Rapidly growing private school celebrates newest addition Commonwealth Academy’s cougar mascot and Head of School Dr. Susan Johnson led the cheers as Lower School students marched into the school’s new gym and performing arts center. Mayor William Euille, Police Chief Earl Cook and Assistant Fire Chief Byron Andrews joined more than 290 Commonwealth Academy parents, students, fac-

ulty, board members and friends to dedicate the Susan J. Johnson Center, named in honor of the head of school for her extraordinary vision and stalwart leadership since 2002. During that time, Commonwealth Academy has grown from a small school serving a handful of students to a nationally recognized and top-ranked college

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Ireton joins One Book One Community program According to the American Library Association, the One Book One Community program was started in Seattle, Wa., by the Washington Center for the Book in 1998. The idea behind the program is that civic unity can be obtained by a shared reading of literature. Over the years, libraries and communities across the country have embraced the program. Basically, an organization picks a book, establishes discussion questions or reading guides and programs speakers or authors to discuss the piece of literature. The book should have compelling issues, characters, and themes to encourage discussion. This year, Bishop Ireton

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the slogan adopted by the One Book One Community committee, which was responsible for selecting a title to read. B.I. is a Catholic Diocesan High School in Alexandria which follows a Salesian charism, based on the patron saint, Francis de Sales. “The Little Prince” by Antoine de

Saint-Exupery is the chosen book because, while secular, its themes and ideas can be seen through this Salesian lens and used to further unify the students and staff. “The Little Prince” is considered classic literature that offers readers of all ages the chance to reimagine childhood.

Students at Bishop Ireton High School are embracing the One Book One Community program. Their first book is “The Little Prince,” the classic work by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

High School is celebrating its 50 Anniversary. One way that the school is commemorating this anniversary is to initiate the One Book One Community Program. Bishop Ireton Librarian, Mimi Marquet said, “Our aim is to build common experiences and a life-long love of read-

ing. The One Book Program supports our goals and mission as a school while strengthening our community.” B.I. has a rotating schedule and a seven-day cycle. Each day in the Bishop Ireton cycle is a letter day and the letters spell out BIRETON. “On R Days, We Read!” is

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Sister act Be prepared to laugh and cry at MetroStage’s beloved ‘Three Sistahs’ BY JORDAN WRIGHT

Presented three times by producing artistic director, Carolyn Griffin, Thomas W. Jones II’s award-winning musical comedy/drama “Three Sistahs” will launch MetroStage’s 30th season, one of its most beloved productions. Rarely do we see so magical a collaboration as this one between writer/director Jones, composer William Hubbard and director of music William Knowles, with the original story having been concocted by Janet Pryce. Based on 19th century Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” it tells a tale of the Bradshaws. Olive, Marsha and Irene are three sisters

in D.C.’s post-Vietnam War era, who come together in the family’s home for the burial of their soldier brother, Anton. Twenty-one musical numbers form a hypnotic web of stories as the women describe their childhoods, maturation and dreams for the future. The dialogue and music are so closely woven together that the transitions between the two are nearly imperceptible. The incomparable actresses Bernadine Mitchell (Olive) and Roz White (Marsha) reprise their roles from the original production, while Ashley Ware Jenkins is new to MetroStage in the role of Irene, the feisty black power radical. Set to a score of R&B and gospel — with some Motown thrown in too — the trio describe their alternate perceptions of life with their autocratic West Pointer father

whose dream it was to see his only son follow in his military footsteps. The plot is simple but the emotions are not. Each woman brings a different view of the man they feared and loved to the table. We begin to see how they came to be as they are. “Daddy believed in that uniform. [He was] a hard man born in a hard time,” Olive explains to Irene, who is anti-war. Marsha calls herself “the middle underprivileged.” Married early, she wonders if there is more to life than a husband and six children. Olive, who stayed behind to care for their ailing father and become a university professor, longs for a husband. Irene dropped out of college to pursue her political leanings — “Our anger is righteous!” she insists — and is finding her

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Ashley Ware Jenkins (left) might be new to MetroStage, but she performs like an old pro as Irene, the anti-war, black power radical in “Three Sistahs.” The musical, equal parts hilarious and tearjerking, revolves around three women who are mourning the death of their brother.

footing in a city torn apart by riots and looting. To quash her sisters’ protests, she references Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers and Malcolm X to make her points. The show evokes laughter and tears. One audience member sobbed uncontrollably listening to “Hold Me,” a heart-wrenching song in which Olive and Marsha comfort Irene, and there are many other moments that are powerfully evocative as they examine the emotions of the performers and the memories of the civil rights movement. But the laughter flows just as easily as the tears. In “Basement Kind of Love,” Olive reminisces about her first boyfriend, Cadillac Johnson. After much simulated bump-

ing and grinding, she admits to losing her virginity many times and still looking for it. Mitchell closes the first act with the old gospel tune, “There’s A Leak in This Old Building,” which shows off her gorgeously smooth voice and pairs it to the electrifyingly precise harmonies of White and Jenkins. Be prepared for a whopper of a show filled with heart and soul and a few of the most intoxicatingly glorious voices you have ever heard. “Three Sistahs” runs through November 2 at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314. For tickets and information, call 703-548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To have your event considered for our calendar listings, please email events@alextimes.com. Now to October 16 CURIOSITIES: EVERY ARTIFACT TELLS A STORY A special collaborative exhibit between the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and the Torpedo Factory Art Center for Virginia Archaeology Month. It celebrates the act of discovery and the compilation of remarkable things. Time: Tuesdays to Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-746-4399, archaeology@alexandriava.gov or www. alexandriaarchaeology.org

Now to October 31 21ST ANNUAL PUMPKIN SALE A fundraiser to benefit charities both in Alexandria and around the world. Pumpkins are grown on a Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico and then distributed to 1,300 churches across the country. Food and drink will also be available for sale. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Location: Immanuel Church-on-theHill, 3606 Seminary Road Information: jamie_conrad11@ comcast.net

Now to November 20 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND CHAMBER SERIES A weekly free concert by the U.S. Air Force Band, featuring a variety of ensembles and pieces every Thursday evening. Time: Every Thursday, 8 to 9.30 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.usafband.af.mil

October 10 URBAN ASPECT The opening night of the new art exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Urban Aspectâ&#x20AC;?, made up by hundreds of entries from across the globe that touch on the various themes of urban life. The opening reception will have several features artists in attendance and entry is free. Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Location: Principle Gallery, 208 King St. Information: www.principlegallery. com/alexandria

October 11 FAMILY DIG DAY Help city archaeologists and students from the George Washington University field school screen excavate soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Tickets cost $5 per person, reservations required. Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-736-4399 or archaeology@alexandriava.gov.

OCTOBER 9, 2014 | 17 ROCK & STROLL TO END HOMELESSNESS A 10k and 5k run to raise awareness and funds for nonprofits serving the homeless. The race is followed by community events featuring musical entertainment, demonstrations, lessons, food and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St. Information: www.rockandstroll.net

APOTHECARY OPEN HOUSE In recognition of Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designation as National Pharmacy Month, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will host a free open house, where visitors are welcome to enjoy free tours. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Information: www.apothecarymuseum.org

FIREFIGHTING HISTORY WALKING TOUR Explore Alexandriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firefighting history on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blazing a Trail: Alexandriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firefighting Historyâ&#x20AC;? tour. Participants learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria, three devastating fires and the five volunteer fire companies. Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Information: 703-746-4994 or www. friendshipfirehouse.net

CLASSICAL VOICE MASTER CLASS The first annual Classical Voice Master Class, presented by the National Society of Arts and Letters and led by teachers Maestro Joseph Walsh and Tom Colohan. Time: 2 to 9 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: 703-281-2505, swatkins10@cox.net or www.nsalwashington.org/masterclassvoice2014.htm

October 12 CONCERT: KASKIV AND SKIDAN Oleg Kaskiv on violin and Oksana Skidan on piano, with a reception to meet the artists immediately following the performance. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: twgculturalfund@gmail. com

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October 15 LECTURE: â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE PARADOX OF ROBERT E. LEE The 2014-15 season of the Alexandria Civil War Sesquicentennial lecture series begins with a presentation by author R. David Cox on General Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s religious convictions and how they influenced the decisions he made during his life. Admission is free, and seating is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St. Information: 703-746-4554 or www. historicalalexandria.org

FEDERAL CONTRACTING: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL PROPOSALS Presented by the Alexandria Small Business Development Center, consultant John Boulware presents the first of two sessions on federal technical proposals, providing an introductory overview of the process. Admission is free, and attendees must register online beforehand. Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: AEDP Boardroom, 625 N. Washington St., Suite 400 Information: www.alexandriasbdc.org

October 16-19 FALL BOOK SALE Held by the Friends of the Beatley Central Library, hardbacks, paperbacks, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; books, and audio-visual items of all genres will be available for purchase for $3 or less, unless specifically marked. Time: Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preview Thursday 4 to 8:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Charles E. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Information: 703-746-1702 or www. alexandria.lib.va.us

October 16 ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The second of two sessions in which people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or

mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

October 17-18 2014 NATIONAL TRADEMARK EXPO Exhibitors showcase their federally registered trademarks through educational exhibits including themed displays, costumed characters and booths. There will be childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and workshops as well. Time: Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Information: 703-622-8462 or maria.hernandez@uspto.gov

October 18 ALEXANDRIA FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL A family event with activities and entertainment, such as scarecrow making, puppet shows, musical performances, pony rides, face painting, exhibitors and food sales. Some activities require tickets. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd. Information: 703-746-5592

JAVA JOLT & BOOK SIGNING John Sprinkle, the Chair of the Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission, presents on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;prehistoryâ&#x20AC;? of the National Register of Historic Places, with a special focus on the evolution of the concept of archaeological significance. Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: archaeology@alexandriava.gov

F-SQUARED An afternoon of workshops on fashion design, photography, make up, styling, jewelry design, cake decorating and the art of cooking. The day will finish with a fashion show presented by the Alexandria Summer

two sessions in which people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

LECTURE: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I AM NOT AFRAIDâ&#x20AC;? Professor Peter Henriques argues that there is a third and final farewell address given by George Washington. He will examine what this is and will focus on Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Gadsbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.

AMERICANS IN PARIS In Words&Musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening concert of the 2014-15 season, follow the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical visit with Americans studying, living and composing in France during the years following World War I. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.words-music.org

October 19 MAD SCIENCE! Explore where real science and mad science collide. Tours start every 30 minutes and feature historic medicines with surprising side effects. Upstairs, the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own mad scientist brings to life some crazy concoctions and the science behind them. Reservations recom-

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CHAMBER ENSEMBLE MASTERCLASS A masterclass led by the Ensemble da Camera of Washington, as American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras musicians perform with instruction by Claire

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Eichhorn (clarinet), Anna Balakerskaia (piano), and Ricardo Cyncynates (violin/viola). Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: 703-642-8051 or www. aypo.org/what-we-do/chamberensemble.php

October 20 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first of two training sessions in which young people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

October 21 REDSKINS NIGHT Hosted by the Alexandria Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, former Washington Redskins kick returner Mike Nelms will speak about his career in the NFL and his life after retirement. Time: 6:30 p.m. welcome reception, 7:15 p.m. meeting Location: Old Dominion Boat Club, 1 King St. Information: www.alexandriavasports.org

October 22 LECTURE: ALEXANDRIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARKER-GRAY DISTRICT Catherine Miliaras and Stephanie Sample, both Historic Preservation Planners for the City of Alexandria, will share their expertise on the neighborhood and how the area has evolved. Time: 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: 703-746-4994, thelyceum@alexandriava.gov or www. alexandriahistorical.org

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The second of two training sessions in which young people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

October 23 BLOOD DRIVE Help the American Red Cross keep blood supplies up during the fall and winter months. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card. Time: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Alexandria Chapter House, 123 N. Alfred St Information: 800-733-2767 or www. redcrossblood.org

October 24-25 HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN HUNT The first annual Halloween pumpkin

hunt for all children of elementary school age or younger, with other activities available for older children and adults. Reservations required. Time: 5:30 p.m. each day Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco St. Information: 703-548-1789 or www. leefendallhouse.org

October 25 FAMILY DIG DAY Help city archaeologists and students from the George Washington University field school screen excavate soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Tickets cost $5 per person, reservations required. Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-736-4399 or archaeology@alexandriava.gov.

AS WAS WRITTEN A showcase that celebrates the quality writer with a lineup of artists performing poetry, prose, music and standup comedy. Tickets cost $12 per person and can be purchased online. Time: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.aswaswritten.com

FIREFIGHTING HISTORY WALKING TOUR Explore Alexandriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firefighting history on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blazing a Trail: Alexandriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firefighting Historyâ&#x20AC;? tour. Participants learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria, three devastating fires and the five volunteer fire companies. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Information: 703-746-4994 or www. friendshipfirehouse.net

FAMILY DIG DAY Help city archaeologists and students from the George Washington University field school screen excavate soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Tickets cost $5 per person, reservations required. Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. Information: 703-736-4399 or archaeology@alexandriava.gov.

JOHN CARLYLE FUNERAL REENACTMENT A re-enactment of John Carlyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral. The procession will travel from the Carlyle House to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, with funds going to the Carlyle House Museum. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St. Information: 703-683-3451 or footstepstopast@aol.com

October 26 DEL RAY HALLOWEEN PARADE The 18th annual Halloween parade along Mt. Vernon Avenue, also with live music and refreshments available. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Mount Vernon Avenue Information: 703-684-3535

October 28 BLOOD DRIVE Help the American Red Cross keep blood supplies up during the fall and winter months. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card. Time: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Alexandria Chapter House, 123 N. Alfred St Information: 800-733-2767 or www. redcrossblood.org

October 29 BLOOD DRIVE Help the American Red Cross keep blood supplies up during the fall and winter months. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card. Time: 2 to 7 p.m. Location: Northern Virginia Community College, 3100 N. Beauregard St. Information: 800-733-2767 or www. redcrossblood.org

October 30-31 POE IN ALEXANDRIA Actor David Keltz portrays one of Edgar Allan Poeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th century speaking engagements, including literary criticism, short stories, poetry, and musings. Time: 8 to 9:15 p.m. each night Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: 703-746-4994, thelyceum@alexandriava.gov or www. alexandriahistory.org

October 30 BLOOD DRIVE Help the American Red Cross keep blood supplies up during the fall and winter months. Those who attempt to donate in October will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card. Time: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Alexandria Chapter House, 123 N. Alfred St Information: 800-733-2767 or www. redcrossblood.org

BARK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN CANINE CRUISE Guests with dogs in costume can cruise around the Potomac River to Halloween tunes on this 40-minute ride. Halloween dog treats will be provided. Advance booking required online, dogs ride free. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Potomac Riverboat Company, 1 Cameron St. Information: www.potomacriverboatco.com

October 31-November 1 HOPKINS HOUSE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION As part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Hopkins House, this black-tie Ball supports the Hopkins House Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship Fund for underprivileged families and children. Tickets cost $75 per person and can be purchased online. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Location: Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road Information: 571-480-4282 or www. hopkinshouse.org

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CALENDAR FROM | 18 Metamorphosis show, costume is required at the Halloween Costume Ball, a night of music, food, drink and silent movies amidst art. Entry is free to those who purchase at auction (and wear) one of the artist-decorated masks. Tickets cost $5 each or five can be purchased for $20, available online or in the gallery. Time: 8 to 11 p.m. Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Information: 703-838-4827, gallery@thedelrayartisans.org or www. thedelrayartisans.org

November 1 GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR A certified 5k course that starts at Cameron Run Regional Park and runs through Ben Brenman Park. Time: 7 to 11 a.m. Location: Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Information: 612-986-5028 CONCERT: 20TH CENTURY MASTERWORKS Michael De Sapio on violin and Teodora Adjarova on piano present a program of neoclassical works from the 20th century, including the Irving Fine’s Violin Sonata and Igor Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: michaelmartind@gmail. com

is $40 for the series, $12 per class as space allows; tickets must be purchased in advance either at http:// shop.alexandriava.gov or by calling 703-746-4242. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Information: www.gadsbystavern.org

November 3 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first of two training sessions in which young people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

November 4 ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (1 OF 2) The first of two sessions in which people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

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CONCERT: ARS NOVA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Ars Nova Chamber

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (2 OF 2) The second

Orchestra performs works by Strauss, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Tickets cost $15 if purchased in advance, $20 on the door. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.ancoselfconducted.org

of two training sessions in which young people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

November 2 FIRST-PERSON WORKSHOP

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A four-part workshop on how to research and develop a first-person character, select appropriate period clothes, practice in character. There is also the opportunity to step on stage during Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s 2014 Candlelight Tour Program. Cost

“World War One: France and The War to End All Wars in Memory and Remembrance,” a lecture by Thomas Christianson, Senior Historian for the Secretary of Defense. The lecture and wine and cheese reception are both sponsored by the Alexandria-Caen

Sister Cities Committee. Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Information: www.alexandriacaen. wordpress.com

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ond of two sessions in which people can learn how to give initial help to someone showing signs of a mental illness or mental health crisis. Registration is free, but space is limited to 20 per class. Time: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 4480 King St. Information: 703-746-3523, donielle.marshall@alexandriava.gov or www.alexandriava.gov/dchs

November 8 SOLDIER-LED TOURS Tour the historic fort with an interpreter who will portray a Civil War veteran returning to Fort Ward and reminiscing about his army experience in the Defenses of Washington. Tours begin in the museum at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and last about 90 minutes each. Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Information: 703-746-4848

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ORNAMENT DECORATING AT FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE Decorate and take home dough ornaments made in shapes inspired by firefighting, such as fire helmets, fire trucks and fire hydrants. For all ages. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Information: 703-746-4994 or www. friendshipfirehouse.net

November 9 FAMILY DAY Junior docents from grades four through seven lead a tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. All service veterans, active duty personnel and their immediate families receive free admission. For all others, entry costs $5 for adults and $3 for children aged 5-12. Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Information: 703-746-4242 or www. alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern

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~ Ready for Halloween? ~ Already in his little costume, Hermes is ready to trick-or-treat. His tuxedo distinguishes him from his buddies in our cattery, but like his pals, he enjoys a human companion. The AWLA is now sheltering many friendly felines awaiting places to call home. Do you have room in your home and heart for a Halloween kitty? FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTABLE CATS IN ALEXANDRIA, PLEASE VISIT WW.ALEXANDRIAANIMALS.ORG OR PHONE US AT 703-746-4774.

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At Home What’s on the inside counts as well BY BILL LAHAY

No one would ever want to be the sloppy contractor whose shoddy work gets exposed during a job site visit by Mike Holmes. Holmes, the no-nonsense Canadian featured on HGTV episodes about renovations gone awry, makes no secret of his disdain for unscrupulous or unprofessional build-

ers. Unfortunately, by the time Holmes sees most of the problems, that contractor has long-since driven off to cash the client’s check and quickly re-offend elsewhere. That scenario is much less likely when homeowners understand the basics of construction and remodeling work, and Holmes has augmented his television appearances with books designed to

provide that help. His latest effort, “Make It Right: Kitchens & Bathrooms,” takes aim at the two rooms that present the biggest challenges for renovation. No other spaces in a home have to cram as much function and versatility into one package, and when you add requirements for good design and practical features, the challenges get bigger still. Most homeowners are

well-intentioned, Holmes says, but too many get distracted by the “eye candy” of a finished project — fancy tile, dramatic light fixtures, gleaming countertops or appliances. Those elements are great, but ultimately all of these “finish” elements rely on the underlying soundness of the home’s structural and mechanical systems. ”The real part of any ren-

ovation is inside the walls,” Holmes insists. Spending thousands of dollars on custom cabinets makes no sense if the walls they mount to lean from sloppy framing, or if poor ventilation or water leaks make the kitchen unlivable. The author is no grumpy old man; he, too, appreciates all those nice touchSEE DESIGN | 21

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A spacious home in an ideal location This timeless brick town home at desirous Bullfinch Square was designed with quiet elegance in mind. An impressive foyer previews the beautifully refinished oak floors and newly repainted walls on all three levels. The roomy kitchen faces east and features 40-inch cabinets and honed granite countertops, while the appliances are all stainless steel. From the formal dining room, tenand-a-half foot ceilings enhance the

living room which opens to a walled brick terrace, beautifully extending the living area to the outdoors. On the second and third levels are three large, private bedroom suites, each with a spacious walk-in closet. In addition, almost all systems and appliances as well as most of the exterior wood and all of the windows of the home have been recently replaced with products of the highest quality. Two parking spaces in the

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private parking lot convey with the property. The property is close enough to easily enjoy both King Street and the Potomac River yet is out of the bustle, so is the perfect home for Old Town living. Trader Joe’s, the new Harris Teeter and the enjoyable restaurants and cultural events of Alexandria are a few short blocks away. Braddock Road Metro station is also within a mile from the front door.

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es. But where a homeowner might swoon over glistening granite countertops and forget all else, Holmes will look to make sure the cabinet construction is solid enough to support the weight. The difference boils down to training and discipline that almost anyone can practice, and Holmes offers plenty of advice for how to navigate the process: • Set realistic expectations: Good renovations can transform a single space or an entire house, but almost all projects start with some parameters built in. The home’s existing footprint or lot size, code or zoning restrictions, and your project budget are just a few of the factors that will impose limits on the adventure. Define success as extracting the best possible results from what you have to work with. • Don’t get ahead of the process: Patience is an adult virtue, and any significant remodeling project is going to demand plenty of it. Keep in mind that virtually every element you see rests or relies on something you can’t see, and laying the groundwork with all that “invisible” stuff has to come first. If you’re building a house, just getting the excavation, utility connections and foundation done will consume weeks of time and probably 20 percent of your budget, and you’re not even out of the ground yet. Stay focused on the sequence, making sure each step is done right before moving ahead. • Set a realistic budget: Cost is always the wild card when building or remodeling. Most contrac-

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tors can produce the results exactly as designed, but pinning down an exact budget at the outset hardly ever happens. Start with the factors you can predict with reasonable accuracy: your income, the loan or savings that will fund the work, typical housing values for the neighborhood, how long you expect to stay and so on. Then develop a specific project plan so you can itemize labor and materials expenses and avoid a lot of change orders along the way. Add at least a 10 percent margin for overages. • Trust your “gut” feeling: For most renovation projects, your choices lie within a spectrum of options for how extensive you want the work to be. Basically, you have to decide if a cosmetic makeover will do the trick, or if you want to peel back more layers — maybe all the layers — and redesign/rebuild from there. Holmes happily admits his bias — to gut the room down to its structural framework. That way, you can ensure its soundness, then upgrade the wiring, plumbing, insulation and windows before installing any new finish surfaces, cabinetry or fixtures. Like Holmes’ earlier titles, the book walks readers through a lot of the specific choices involved in renovation projects, but not the hands-on techniques themselves. He assumes you are hiring this work out, and he aims to equip you with enough knowledge to hire the right people and insist on the right methods and materials. There’s no shortage of “eye candy” books for great kitchen and bath designs, but for those who want something meatier, your dinner is served.

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No matter how beautiful the kitchen, a lot of gritty, behind-the-scenes workmanship is necessary to make it happen.

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A great kitchen design blends the “eye candy” with good layout, efficient storage and a balance of textures, colors and good lighting.

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Our View Having the shoe on the other foot presents a learning opportunity It is easy to view Alexandria’s government as an overly powerful entity that controls too much of our lives. After all, in addition to enforcing laws about big things like murder, assault and robbery, our city also sees fit to tell residents how long they can leave their cars parked in front of their homes (three days) and how many cats they may own (a maximum of four). Residents often complain that city officials make their minds up in advance on proposed development projects and hold public hearings that merely are window dressing rather than for genuine debate. The saying “you can’t fight city hall” exists for a reason. Occasionally, though, the tables are turned. The City of Alexandria now finds itself beholden to the seemingly arbitrary will of an independent actor: Dominion Virginia Power. In June, Dominion informed City Hall of its plans to construct a power substation at the old GenOn plant site in north Old Town. This will be attached to another station in Arlington by running a new, major transmission line in or around Alexandria. There are nine potential routes this transmission line might take. Most cut through the Port City. And Dominion doesn’t need the City of Alexandria’s approval as to the “whether” or the “where” of its decision. In an ironic twist, City Councilor Paul Smedberg this week complained that Dominion’s meetings with Alexandria officials and residents consisted of “pat answers” and that the utility seems prepared to act on what is fastest and cheapest. It’s not so fun to be on the receiving end of political arrogance. While it’s tempting to simply view this as city officials getting an overdue taste of their own medicine, Dominion’s decision unfortunately could disrupt the lives of many Alexandrians. One Dominion official has hinted that they may choose U.S. Route 1 as the easiest place under which to lay the underground line. Residents living near Route 1 and the Monroe Street bridge already have endured several years of construction and traffic delays, and — just as the Metroway bus lanes are being finished — it may all be dug up again. The power line’s location should be known soon, as Dominion has said they plan to submit their proposal to the State Corporation Commission next month. Alexandria officials will have the ability to weigh in before the Commission, but their recommendations do not have to be heeded — just as Alexandria City Council does not have to heed the concerns of residents affected by development projects in the city. As with most council-approved development in Alexandria, Dominion’s decision likely will be driven by money concerns, rather than what is least disruptive. Will this experience help Alexandria’s officials acknowledge how frustrating it is for residents to deal with a local government that often refuses to accommodate their concerns? Or will it simply reinforce officials’ desire to be the ones holding the biggest stick?

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Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.”

- Thomas Jefferson

Your Views

The choice this November is clear To the editor: In recent years, the City of Alexandria has faced fiscal challenges as a result of decisions made in Richmond and across the river in Washington, such as the shutdown of the federal government last year. We cannot pretend that what happens around us does not affect the economic well-being of our great city. Local officials have warned for months that revenues are falling short at a time when there are increasing demands for city services. Today, one in six jobs in Alexandria are in public administration and are mostly filled by federal workers. However, this does not include the 18,000 workers providing business and technical ser-

vices — including many federal contractors — and many individuals, including myself, who commute to work in the District each day. There is a direct link between federal budget uncertainty and Alexandria’s economy. As an alumnus of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute, I feel strongly that Alexandrians need to elect federal representatives that understand fiscal and pocketbook issues. We need representatives who will work in a bipartisan way, seek common ground to solve the problems facing our country and strengthen Virginia’s economy. It is in this spirit that longtime Republican U.S. Sen. John Warner endorsed Mark Warner in his re-election bid for the Senate.

Alexandria also is fortunate that former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer is running to replace U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8). Beyer is a successful Northern Virginia business owner, who understands economic issues and what it takes to create jobs. The contrast is stark. Virginia Republicans have nominated two inexperienced candidates with no track record in Virginia. This year, Alexandria’s Democrats, Republicans and Independents should vote for two Virginia leaders: Warner and Beyer. The future of our economy in Virginia and in our nation is at stake. - Clarence Tong Chairman, Alexandria Democratic Committee

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The cycling crisis is engineered To the editor: Creating crises as an excuse to give government more power to solve the crisis is not a new trick. Remember the Reichstag fire in Germany when the Nazi regime was in its infancy in 1933? But there are far less egregious — and more recent — examples, such as the District’s rent control law, which, by artificially lowering prices, created a housing shortage. That justified giving D.C. the power to regulate rents until the shortage was resolved. Proposing to add bike lanes to Cameron and Prince streets might not be such a bad idea on its merits, but they illustrate a classic example of Alexandria’s abusive use of this trick. The city cites motivating bicyclists to ride on the street rather than the sidewalk as a reason for adding bike lanes

to Cameron and Prince streets (as well as along King Street near the Metro station earlier this year). But, wait a minute. Just last year, city council legalized bicycle riding on nearly every city sidewalk, which theretofore had been prohibited. Why would they legalize riding bicycles on the sidewalk unless City Hall considered it safe and desirable? And why would City Hall use discouraging cyclists from using sidewalks as a justification for more bicycle lanes so soon after they allowed said cyclists on sidewalks? City Hall can’t have it both ways. They can’t let bicyclists ride on the sidewalk and then use that as an excuse to create bike lanes. - Dino Drudi Alexandria

Obey the law or change it To the editor: My father is a lawyer, and he taught me this: learn the law; follow the law. If the law does not make sense, change it, but follow the law until it is changed. The law serves you. Protect it, as it protects us all. The law on cycling along the commonwealth’s streets is simple. If you have not Googled it, here is the link: www.virginiadot.org/programs/bk-laws.asp. The only problem, for all of us, is that there is no enforcement of the law. The solution for all parties is to adhere to the law — and, perhaps, to seek to change it. Both bicyclists and motorists need to be arrested for violating the law. But, to re-

iterate, the problem is that there is no enforcement of the law. It should be as simple as this: Failure to obey a traffic sign earns you three points. On South Royal Street, those that plan on getting to King Street without stopping would earn 27 points. A bicyclist like that would lose his or her license to drive a car during a three-minute bike ride through town. I stop for bicyclists and pedestrians. I wish they would do the same for me. My nightmare is taking a 3,000-pound vehicle out on the roads and running over one of my friends by accident. - Bruce Grimes Alexandria

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Alexandria in ACTion with John Porter

What on earth are we here for, anyway? If you follow the news these days, it seems hard to find anything positive going on. The Ebola virus has yet to be contained. The Islamic State is threatening the safety of people throughout the world. Here in our region, the disappearance of a student from the University of Virginia has everyone on edge. It is cause for concern, and has many of us questioning our place and purpose in the world as we consider ways in which we can support efforts to protect our communities and those in need. W.H. Auden, considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, had it right when he said, “We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth others are here for I don’t know.” Auden, who died just over 40 years ago, was on to something. We are all here to help others. Many in our world are doing their best to live up to this expectation in a variety of ways — including right here in our community. An important part of this intricate community of caring are the many wonderful nonprofit organizations working hard each day to address unmet needs and fill gaps in services for those who are the most vulnerable. A number of these nonprofits are members of a larger organization formed in 2006 to specifically deal with matters in the human services arena. The Alexandria Council of Human Service Organizations (ACHSO) was specifically formed to provide a mechanism for nonprofits working in the human services field to convene and collaborate to im-

prove services for Alexandria residents. ACHSO has accomplished this in a number of ways by providing workshops and grants to increase organizations’ effectiveness and broadening their reach in the delivery of services. ACHSO has also taken the lead in commissioning research to better assess needs in Alexandria and to determine ways to improve the delivery of services for residents. In 2008, ACHSO partnered with Braintree Solution Consulting to produce “A Comprehensive Needs Assessment of the Alexandria Human Services System,” and a number of recommendations from the assessment have been implemented. For example, a recommendation to co-locate certain services led to the formation of The Center for Alexandria’s Children (CAC), which has proven to be extremely successful in both responding to and preventing child abuse and neglect. Another recommendation to establish family resource centers was responded to by Alexandria City Public Schools, an active member of ACHSO, who instituted a family resource center program that provides support for families of ACPS students. Efforts have also been taken to gather more comprehensive information regarding programs and services for service providers and the general public at large, an important recommendation from the assessment. In 2013, ACHSO commissioned a second study designed to provide a more detailed view of the impact of nonprofits in Alexandria, both

on the service and economic fronts. “Return on Investment: Alexandria Nonprofit Impact Report” concluded that Alexandria’s nonprofits, with particular reference to ACHSO organizations, serve more than 33 percent of Alexandria households by providing 98,000 meals, 4,000 bed nights in shelters, and over 24,000 hours of tutoring and mentoring services annually. At the same time, ACHSO nonprofits are responsible for generating $206 million in revenue for the city, employing more than 2,000 individuals and utilizing more than 18,000 volunteers each year. ACHSO will soon update the 2008 needs assessment, as much has changed since this pre-recession report was completed, with noted increases in requests for service and less direct funding being available to provide these services. The hope is that the revised study will provide additional information to support the needs of our residents in order to provide a better roadmap for addressing these community issues in the future. We are fortunate that many in our community are doing what they can to make life easier for those facing unimaginable hardships. I encourage you to step up, give what you can and remember W.H. Auden’s wise words — words to live by. More information regarding the details of the ACHSO reports can be found at www. achsova.org. The writer is the president and CEO of ACT for Alexandria.

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n August 22, 1862, just three days before U.S. Gen. John P. Slough assumed his duties as military governor of Alexandria during the Civil War, Andrew J. Russell volunteered to serve in the Union Army at Elmira, N.Y. Although born in Walpole, N.H., Russell was raised in Nunda, N.Y., a rural area where his father worked in the construction of canals and railroads. When he entered the Army there is some evidence that he was somewhat dissatisfied with his life and looking to change its direction. He had married Catherine Duryee 12 years earlier at the age of 21 and together they had two daughters, Cora and Harriett. However, he is listed as living with them only in the census of 1860 and soon after, Duryee and the children moved to Minnesota. As a captain in the volunteer infantry, Russell traveled to Washington, and Virginia and studied photography in his spare time. He quickly absorbed the then-prevalent wet plate photographic process that exposed light sensitive images to glass-plate panels specially coated with a chemical mixture called collodion, which is created by combining acetic or sulfuric acid with ethyl ether. Once coated, the glass panels were immersed in silver nitrate, then sealed in a tight container and inserted into the camera just seconds before an image was to be recorded. By removing the cap on the camera lens for several seconds, exposing the glass plate to light and imprinting the image on its surface, an image was to be captured. The plate then had to be immediately washed, dried and sealed with varnish to create a permanent negative, which could be transferred to paper later on. By mid-1863, U.S. Gen. Herman Haupt had Russell detached from his unit

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to act as the only official Civil War photographer, having been an active armed service member. Initially, Russell spent much of his time wandering through Union-occupied Alexandria, using his knowledge as a landscape painter and newfound photography skills to record military assets and resources. However, this July 1863 photograph of mundane government hay barns adjacent to Alexandria’s railroad depot illustrates the unusual depth of perspective and proportion in his imagery. Rather than using the photograph as a routine record of the subjects, Russell focuses on the dimensionality of the buildings and their juxtaposition with the worn railroad tracks and trampled earth in the foreground. The dwarfed men and rickety wagon in the distance only add to the immense size and scale of the buildings whose sole purpose was to store feed for war horses. As the months dragged on, the focus of Russell’s work evolved from recording Alexandria’s wartime environs to documenting military railroad and construction projects, subjects he had grown accustomed to as a child witnessing his father’s trade. Ultimately, many of his photographs were utilized by the Army in what became the world’s first technical manual to be illustrated by photography. Next week’s column will continue to explore the evolution of Russell’s photographic craft in Alexandria.

These residents need to get off their pedestals and realize they moved near a school and playing field. At almost every school/field in the U.S. [you will find] lights and athletics. Tough luck, you have to “put up” with some happy kids playing sports and being productive. How about they support the youth and community and are proud of the location where they live? Light pollution? Really? They live in [one of] the top 10 most dense cities and top five for traffic congestion, but a few lights put out too much pollution? The only issue I see is the cost, given our city council is saying there are budget issues.

Margaret Williams writes: The headline reads “ACPS: total cost of the lights could reach $3.5 million.” That isn’t true. The estimated cost of lights is around $700,000, not $3.5 million. There are a host of capital projects that will be considered in the budget but it is misleading to bundle these projects with the installation of lights at the stadium. No requests for proposals are out yet, by the way. People and journalists have a right to voice their own opinions but not their own facts. I expect more from a newspaper.

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