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Alexandria Times Vol. 13, No. 52 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper DECEMBER 29, 2016 2 1 O 6 Y E A R I N RE V I E W V I S I O N S O F A L E X A N D R I A We help our clients build their wealth Ask us how we can help you save $10,000 up to in closing costs 2.... | DECEMBER 29, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES mCleAn $1,599,000 mApleWood AlexAndriA $885,900 buSH Hill Wo oWWdS ee Ahhrleienglltppon oo$uu74r5r,0 0cc0 l liieennCAttrslsin SpringS bbuuiilldd tthheeiirr wweeaalltthh AAsskk uuss hhooww wwee ccaann hheellpp yyoouu ssaavvee Wishing You All a$$11 00V,,00e00r00y uupp ttoo iinn cclloossiinngg ccoossttss • 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths • 4+ bedrooms, 5 baths • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths • Grand Foyer • 2 Fireplaces • Brazilian Cherry floors • Palladium Windows • 10 ft. ceilings • Chef’s Kitchen mmCClleeAAnn $$11,5,5•99 9G9,o0,0u00r0m0 e t KitchenmmAApplleeWWoooodd AAlleexxAAnnddrriiAA $$888855,9,90000 bb•u uASuSH HP Ha Hiriil lSllu W iWteooooddSS AArrlliinnggttoonn $$774455,0,00000 CCAArrlliinn S Sp•p rMriinBnRgg SwS/Luxury Bath GranD HomE, GorGEoUs fHiHnHisHinGsA ACAurved stPaPiPrcase, PPLPovE tYYHYE nEw P rNiNcNE! 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In Open New Years Day - Brunch 11-3, Dinner @ 4pm ing businessman and philanthropist Roger Ma- that vein, in 2016 our Alexandria Times website chanic, planning commission mainstay Stewart stopped accepting anonymous posts. A result of 1800 Diagonal Rd. Dunn and preschool pioneer Barbara Mason. this policy is we have fewer comments on the www.theismanns.com • 703-739-0777 But we also lost too many people whose site, but those who comment are not hidden. deaths were preventable. In 2016, there were This year also saw a number of new busi- seven homicides in Alexandria: Melaku Abra- nesses open in the city, including new eateries ha, Shakeel Baldon, Pierre Clark, Saquan Hall, like Junction Bakery and Bistro, Live Oak and Rolf Marshall, Hunter Alexander and Colby Vola’s. It also saw one longtime business — ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK McClennon. Our police department has done The Motley Fool — decide to stay put. And an excellent job of solving these crimes, as a shout out is due to Bill Reagan, who writes only the Clark and McClennon murders re- a monthly business column for the Times and main unsolved. whose Alexandria Small Business Develop- There were also a spate of pedestrians who ment Center turned 20 this year. were tragically killed after being struck by This year saw Alexandria City Public motorists, including Gertrude Klackner, Peter Schools make incremental gains on the state Palm, Rosemarie Cruz and Jermais Herrera Standards of Learning tests, following large Rodriguez. We are glad city council is chang- improvements last year. The city also took ing the local code to allow stronger penalties steps to address school overcrowding as work for motorists who don’t yield to pedestrians on redistricting continued, and a rebuild and in crosswalks, and encourage police to crack expansion of the Patrick Henry Elementary down on the scofflaws. School and Recreation Center was approved. In the political realm, for the first time in 12 The school board also asked for the staggering years a new mayor took the gavel on the city amount of more than $600 million in capital council dais when Allison Silberberg was sworn spending on schools over the next 10 years to ~ Special Needs ~ into office on January 4. She quickly moved to address aging buildings and a capacity crunch. ~ Canine Health Care ~ ~ Last Minute Tax Deductions ~ fulfill a campaign pledge by creating a commis- Finally, in 2016 Alexandrians showed yet Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At sion tasked with producing an ethics pledge of again how generous we can be. City residents ageP uA4p,r pheiee ss i stre ielqlnu aeirvreg aseuitlriagcbe, ralyen sd ob mnyee etdimdose nse.a n “tcSionaurgarah tg’soe F mutnhedne”t to conduct that was later approved by council. donated more than $1.3 million in a 24-hour provides Shelter pselotsw w ditohw nne.eded procedures. Alexandria Animal Shelter. Go to www. But speaking of conduct, one negative of period to Spring2ACTion. Hundreds of Alex- This puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair alexandriaanimals.org and contribute now. 2016 was the way in which our local political andrians donated time to Volunteer Alexan- He’s lost a leg, but gained perspective on what’s “pulmonic stenosis”, with donations from Alexandrians. discourse at times mirrored that of this year’s dria’s Community Service Day. important; be happy each day, and love those You will benefi t and so will our nasty presidential election. 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There were no injuries. robbery near the Braddock Met- said the victim was walking Police asked anyone with ro station Tuesday night, where a with someone he knew, who information about the incident man had his cell phone stolen. waved over to the suspect. to contact the department’s Heating & Air Conditioning At around 9:09 p.m., of- The suspect then ap- non-emergency number at ficers responded to the 1000 proached the victim, bran- 703-746-4444. Winter Inspections block of N. Henry St. for the dished a firearm and stole his - Erich Wagner of one system Man commits suicide on West End Christmas morning for $69.95 Alexandria police said Crystal Nosal said around 7:49 they found a man had fatally •Alexandria, VA residents only they responded to a suicide a.m. police responded to the shot himself in his front yard. • Cannot be combined with any other on the West End on Christmas unit block of N. Floyd St. to No one else was injured, offers/coupons. morning. conduct a sudden death inves- police said. Fall Inspections of • Ask one of our service Department spokeswoman tigation. When they arrived, - Erich Wagner representatives how to apply this one system for $69.95 to an Assured Service Agreement. POLICE BEAT www.rbincorporated.com The following incidents occurred between December 21 and December 28. I N 18 9 11 SINBCUES 1I9N87ESS THEFTS DCRRUIMGE S ASSAULTS 0 1 2 BURGLARIES ROBBERY SEXUAL OFFENSES 0 4 AGGRAVATED VEHICLE Additions and Alterations ASSAULTS THEFTS Call Us Today Interiors and Exteriors 703-533-2423 • Kitchens • Baths • Basements • Roofs • Windows • Siding for a no obligation discussion about • Handyman HOW WE CAN HELP YOU! *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Class A Builder ~ License #2705 057273A Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. [email protected] | www.wardsremodeling.com Source: raidsonline.com Originally Established in 1797 as The Alexandria Times & Advertiser 110 S. Pitt Street, Suite 200 • Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703/739-0001 • Fax: 703/739-0120 ADVERTISING PROOF ELECTRONIC APPROVAL FORM Lamplighter 1 12.23.16 Customer: Proof # Date Supplied: Please check all that apply: Job Approved “As Is” | Job OK “With Corrections” | New Proof required? Corrections requested: Client Signature: W....WW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 29, 2016 | 5 THE WEEKLY BRIEFING The Lamplighter Former city councilor named to regional board Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) stints on city council and pointee of then-Gov. Mark Thank you recently announced that he served in the Virginia House Warner (D) from 2003 until had appointed former City of Delegates. He recently re- 2010. The appointment comes Councilor David Speck to tired as the managing direc- alongside his other work as a for your serve on the Metropolitan tor of investments with the director of the Alexandria Washington Airports Au- Speck-Cauldron Group of Economic Development Part- thority, a board that governs Wells Fargo Advisors. nership, ACT for Alexandria business. Reagan National Airport and This marks his second and with the Northern Vir- Dulles International Airport. tenure on MWAA, where he ginia Health Foundation. From all of us at Speck served multiple served on the board as an ap- - Erich Wagner Del Ray Business Association announces Star Awards recipients 1207 King Street The Del Ray Business As- munity and Tommy Knoern- committee, and to Mary Wad- Alexandria, VA 703-549-4040 sociation recently presented schild is one of those unique land of “The Zebra.” www.lamplighterlamps.com its annual Star Awards to people,” said association And the Citizen Award honor those who have ex- member Gayle Reuter. “Born was presented to Lindsay Nel- celled in their efforts to help and raised in Del Ray, you son, who chairs the fundrais- local businesses and the Del won’t find someone more giv- ing and sponsorship commit- R tthoae T yTLo ihcmfeoet mmiamymses K uoAncnciiohatiyetei.rvonensm cphernieltd sA.ewntaerdd iw nneigstT hs haAane ws dam asrhsidloeescl. p”itaofut Silo unae ngKdaov leav lBawlusaksyiys- tT uenuetr “ekfLeoeriyr n ttTdohsr eoas ytah. noinwsu atuhlp eA tlfoei rxhsaten lpdv oraila-t wAi nsotdkue irars cb1poo0auu%i nnt t ti!n g “There are some that have of McEnearney Associates, events, and the last one to spent their lifetimes helping who serves as co-chairwom- leave,” Reuter said. others and helping the com- an of the association’s events - Erich Wagner Planning to spruce up your home’s interior this year or next? Call us now for a FREE estimate, and take 10% off if the work is performed between December 2016 and March 2017. 703-684-7702 techpainting.com PHOTOS/DEB RILEY 6.... | DECEMBER 29, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES from Alexandria Children’s Dentistry Locations in Del Ray and Landmark! DEL RAY LANDMARK 609 East Monroe Avenue 6303 Little River Turnpike #345 Alexandria, VA 22301 Alexandria, VA 22312 (703) 341-4418 (703) 942-8404 SEE WHY PATIENTS www.lovekidsteeth.com PREFER US ONLINE WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 29, 2016 | 7 JANUARY CITY GRAPPLES WITH BUSINESS CLOSURES The closure of several longtime locally owned businesses around the turn of the New Year left city leaders with the task of counteracting a slowdown in sales and consumer economic activity. Bradlee Shoe Repair, Monroe’s, Manci- ni’s, Hannelore’s of Olde Town, Decorium and Why Not? all announced their closure. Several of the locations have since found new tenants. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE CITY STARTS RECOVERY PROCESS PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE CITY COUNCIL AFTER HISTORIC BLIZZARD Alexandri- ESTABLISHES ETHICS ans began the process of digging themselves out CHANGING OF THE GUARD There was a distinct sense of STUDY GROUP from beneath a historic winter storm that hit Janu- the new replacing the old January 4 in the auditorium of T.C. Wil- City councilors voted unani- ary 22 and 23 and dumped approximately 22 inches liams High School as the new city council — elected last year — was mously to create a group to study of snow — what usually falls in a year and a half — on the officially installed, to be led by new Mayor Allison Silberberg in her local ethics issues at a hearing Janu- city in just 36 hours. Flakes began falling around lunchtime Fri- first term. Silberberg was joined on the all-Democratic council by ary 30, fulfilling one of Mayor Allison day and accumulated more or less non-stop until early Sunday, Vice Mayor Justin Wilson and City Councilors John Chapman, Tim causing the city to declare a state of emergency. Silberberg’s major campaign pledges Lovain, Del Pepper, Paul Smedberg and newcomer Willie Bailey at less than a month after she took of- the start of their three-year terms. SEVERANCE GETS LIFE IN PRISON Charles fice. Council created an ad hoc code of Severance, the man found guilty of the killings of three Al- conduct review committee, to be made POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN TWO 2015 HOMICIDES up of nine members. In her speech fol- exandrians and the wounding of a fourth, was sentenced to three life terms in prison plus 48 years by specially ap- The Alexandria Police Department announced January 13 that it lowing her swearing in and in a letter to pointed Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Randy Bellows had arrested suspects in connection with the 2015 slayings in the Times, Silberberg said she wanted on January 21. Severance, 55, was convicted in November Beverley Park and Four Mile Run Park. Three of the four suspects a transparency study group to examine 2015 of murdering Ruthanne Lodato, Ronald Kirby and had ties to the notorious Salvadorian gang MS-13, while all those issues of ethics and come back to city Nancy Dunning, as well as shooting Janet Franko, a care- accused were undocumented. council at the end of March. taker at the Lodato residence who survived the attack. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE MORE HISTORY DISCOVERED UNDER WATERFRONT PROPERTY After finding the timbers of a warehouse owned by John Carlyle in November, workers on the new Carr Hotel at 220 S. Union St. found the remains of a hull of the 70-foot 18th century ship scuttled during the infill of the Potomac River. A SIGN OF THE TIMES A First Amendment decision by the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the town of Gilbert, Ariz., has had a ripple effect in Alexandria, as city council voted 5-2 January 30 to ban all non-governmental signs from the public right of way. The decision in- cludes banning signs placed on King Street to advertise businesses and political campaign signs on street medians. 8.... | DECEMBER 29, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES During this holiday season let us give thanks to all who provide services to those in need in the City of Alexandria. We are truly blessed to live in such a caring community with good government services, individuals who give their time and talents to help others and organizations which supply “holiday cheer” 365 days a year. Below is a list of just a few of the many such groups that help the less fortunate among us: Alexandria Tutoring Consortium - alexandriatutors.org Alexandria Tutoring Consortium - alexandriatutors.org ALIVE!, Inc. - alive-inc.org ALIVE!, Inc. - alive-inc.org Bridges to Independence - bgcgw.org Bridges to Independence - bgcgw.org The Campagna Center - campagnacenter.org The Campagna Center - campagnacenter.org Carpenter’s Shelter - carpentersshelter.org Donna Cramer Community Lodgings - communitylodgings.org Community Lodgings - communitylodgings.org Member, NVAR Top Producers Computer C.O.R.E. - computercore.org 703.627.9578 Computer C.O.R.E. - computercore.org Friends of Guest House Inc. - friendsofguesthouse.org [email protected] Friends of Guest House Inc. - friendsofguesthouse.org www.donnacramer.com Hopkins House-A Center for Children and Their Families - Hopkins House-A Center for Children and Their Families - hopkinshouse.org hopkinshouse.org Hunger Free Alexandria: Spring2ACTion 2016 - 109 S. Pitt Street Hunger Free Alexandria - hungerfreealexandria.com Alexandria, VA 22314 spring2action.razoo.com/us/story/Hunger-Free-Alexandria-1 Neighborhood Health - neighborhoodhealthva.org Neighborhood Health - neighborhoodhealthva.org Rebuilding Together Alexandria - rebuildingtogetheralex.org Rebuilding Together Alexandria - rebuildingtogetheralex.org Rotary Club of Alexandria - alexandriarotary.com I genuinely appreciate RunningBrooke - runningbrooke.org/ your referrals, please call RunningBrooke - runningbrooke.org me if you are moving out SCAN of Northern Virginia, Inc. - scanva.org SCAN of Northern Virginia, Inc. - scanva.org of the area. McEnearney Scholarship Fund of Alexandria - alexscholarshipfund.org Senior Scholarship Fund of Alexandria - alexscholarshipfund.org Associates, Inc. has an Services of Alexandria - seniorservicesalex.org extensive network of Senior Services of Alexandria - seniorservicesalex.org agents in other locations, The Child and Family Network Centers- cfnc-online.org The Child and Family Network Centers - cfnc-online.org we can help you find a Together We Bake - www.togetherwebake.org REALTOR® in your next Together We Bake - www.togetherwebake.org town or your next country! YMCA Alexandria - www.ymcadc.org YMCA Alexandria - www.ymcadc.org ® 109 S. Pitt Street • Alexandria, VA 22314 W....WW.ALEXTIMES.COM DECEMBER 29, 2016 | 9 FEBRUARY PHOTOS/CHRIS TEALE EPISCOPAL TRIUMPHS IN BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNEYS The Episcopal boys PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE basketball team edged out local REV. DR. HOWARD-JOHN rivals St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes WESLEY LOOKS TO THE 56-55 on February 20 to win the In- PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE FUTURE Alfred Street Baptist terstate Athletic Conference tourna- TORPEDO FACTORY BOARD SPLIT ON OVERHAUL Church pastor Rev. Dr. Howard- ment title, having previously won the Dissent flared up among Torpedo Factory Art Center board members John Wesley spoke of his im- IAC regular season title. And the fol- early this year after a consultant’s report recommended an overhaul of mense pride at winning a 2016 lowing weekend, the Maroon’s girls its organizational structure. The controversial plan called for creating a NAACP Chairman’s Image Award basketball team beat Flint Hill 41-40 new, independent board of directors for the celebrated art center, which this month, but said there are in the Independent Schools League’s is headquartered in a city-owned building. But concerns that the new still plenty of challenges ahead A Division tournament final. structure will give less of a voice to the Torpedo Factory’s artists and ar- in race relations and the church’s tisans created a rift among existing leadership, according to documents work. Wesley was one of eight in- obtained by the Times under the Freedom of Information Act. dividuals or groups to be honored You are invited to with the award on February 5 in POLICE REFLECT ON 2015, EXAMINE FUTURE Los Angeles. CHALLENGES The Alexandria Police Department may have celebrate the experienced a number of retirements and other departures, but Police Chief Earl Cook said at a community meeting he believes holidays at the department would remain strong in 2016. Cook stood at the podium joined by two new deputy chiefs — Chris Wemple III and Shahram Fard — who had been in their respective new positions for only 10 days apiece. But the chief assured residents that the department is prepared for the challenges it faces and has plenty of eager young recruits who are up to the task. Yves Bistro will be open PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE New Years T.C. WILLIAMS INDUCTS SECOND HALL OF FAME Eve CLASS It was a night of celebra- tion February 12 at T.C. Williams, and as the school inducted more for- mer athletes and coaches into its New Years athletics hall of fame at a glitzy ceremony. Five former Titan ath- day letes were formally installed, PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE while school officials granted OLD TOWN INSTITUTION BITTERSWEET TO RELOCATE honorary inductions to former The spate of small business closings in Alexandria continued Febru- football coaches Herman Boone, ary 14 as owner Jody Manor announced the closure of longtime Old Bill Yoast and Glenn Furman, who Celebrate New Years Eve with Town cafe Bittersweet at its current location at 823 King St. Open since rose to prominence with the 1971 ComplimentaryC hampagne 1983, the announcement did not mean the end for the cafe and cater- state championship-winning team ing company, which relocated to its previous space at 103 N. Alfred St. immortalized in the Walt Disney and become a much smaller operation. movie “Remember the Titans.” From the founder of Au Pied de Cochon COUNCIL FAILS TO APPROVE RAMSEY HOMES REZONING 235 Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria VA 22314 The frustration was palpable February 20 as city council failed to approve the rezon- Across from Eisenhower Metro Station ing to allow the redevelopment of Ramsey Homes. The five-hour hearing was fraught with arguments, accusations and ultimately ended with uncertainty about whether 703-329-1010 • Open 7 Days a Week the project would ever be revisited. The acrimony continued at a council meeting February 23 when councilors voted unanimously to rescind its decisions on the prop- www.yvesbistro.com erty and docket it for its March 12 public hearing. 1....0 | DECEMBER 29, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES From the Empire of Indian Restaurants in Alexandria: L O N D O N C U R R Y H O U S E There’s no need to travel half way around the rd world to the subcontinent or even to London to find 3 the best Indian curries and a superb dining experi- ANNIVERSARY ence; it is on offer at London Curry House Indian Restaurant and Lounge on Somerville Street Visit in Cameron Station. Owner Asad Sheikh London Curry is celebrating the third anniversary of to find out first hand London Curry House — its success why this spot is an undoubtedly attributable to his consistently high standards Alexandria favorite! for fresh Indian food, their service and ambiance. A classic London Curry favorite is the biryani with a choice of chicken, lamb, shrimp or goat. A “lid” www.londoncurryhouse.com of naan on top of the dish’s cop- at Cameron Station per pot makes it even more special. Other “must try” dishes include the 191 Somervelle Street Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Alexandria, VA 22304 Butter Chicken, Goat Nehari, Kadai Chicken or Lamb, Vindaloo and the Dahi Poori. Not only is the London Curry cuisine delicious and ser- vice excellent, but the prices are incredibly reasonable. Menu items range from $12 to $20 and the lunch buffet is $11.99 on weekdays and $13.99 on the weekend. Open for lunch and dinner every day. Children are welcome and the popular kids’ menu has the younger sets’ 7 days lunch Buffet. favorites such as chicken vnuggets and fries, FREE Delivery Up to 8 Miles macaroni and cheese, mozzarella sticks (5pm to 10pm). and cheesy naan bread. Private Dining Room Available.
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