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RICHMOND, Va. — Go-ing into the 2020 leg-islative session, advo-cates say Democratic

leaders had an ambitious mari-juana reform agenda. By crossoverday, several decriminalization billspassed their respective chambers,but hopes of legalization went upin smoke. Lawmakers, who saythat the state isn’t ready for legal-ization yet, advanced decriminal-ization bills, incorporated a bulkof the measures and continued le-galization measures to 2021.

House Bill 972, introduced byHouse Majority Leader CharnieleHerring, D-Alexandria, will de-criminalize simple possession ofmarijuana, replacing the currentpunishment of a maximum $500fine and 30 days in jail with a $25maximum fine and no criminal

charges or jailtime. Substanceabuse screeningand loss of drivingprivileges for mari-juana possessionwould be enactedfor juveniles. Op-ponents say thebill unfairly pun-ishes juvenilesmore than adults.Herring’s bill in-corporates threeother decriminal-ization and posses-sion bills. Police

would handle the possessioncharge much like a summons formotor vehicle law violations, andno court costs would be incurred.The bill also mandates that previ

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Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted thousands of visitors to OldTown as Alexandria cel-

ebrated the 288th anniversary ofthe birth of George Washington onFeb. 17 with the annual paradehonoring America’s founding fa-ther.

Billed as the nation’s largestGeorge Washington Birthday Pa-rade, the Presidents Day weekendof events kicked off with aBirthnight Ball Feb. 15 at Gadsby’sTavern. Parade day events in-cluded a breakfast hosted by theFriendship Veterans Fire EngineAssociation, a scavenger hunt and

Brian Hilton and Kari LaBell as George and MarthaWashington wave to spectators during the Feb. 17George Washington Birthday Parade.

Photos by Mark Mogle/Gazette Packet

Parade participants

GW Paradethe laying of wreaths at the Tombof the Unknown RevolutionarySoldier at the Old PresbyterianMeeting House.

Grand marshal for this year’sparade was retired Rear Adm. Rob-ert Shumaker, a naval aviator whospent eight years as a prisoner ofwar in North Vietnam. Shumaker,the second POW captured in Viet-nam, coined the nickname “HanoiHilton” and was involved in thecreation of a tapping code whichallowed POWs to communicatethrough their cells.

The theme of this year’s pa-rade was “selfless service tocountry” and was dedicated toKathleen Kelly, a 30-year vol-unteer for Historic Alexandriawho died in 2019.

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By Conor Lobb

Capital News Service

RICHMOND, Va.

Roughly two weeks before SuperTuesday, former New YorkMayor Mike Bloomberg was inRichmond looking for support

from voters and from many of the lawmak-ers whose campaigns he helped fund.

The day after Valentine’s Day, the Demo-cratic presidential candidate campaignedaround the city, stopping first for an after-noon speech at Hardywood Park Craft Brew-ery. The event attracted about 900 people,according to his campaign staff. In theevening, Bloomberg attended the Blue Com-monwealth Gala at Main Street Station indowntown Richmond. The gala is an an-nual fundraiser hosted by the DemocraticParty of Virginia.

“This is the event that keeps the lightson,” said Andrew Whitley, executive direc-tor of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

Bloomberg also campaigned in Arlingtonearlier in the week, appearing with D.C.Mayor Muriel Bowser. Bowser also appearedfor Bloomberg at an event and straw pollat Mount Vernon Unitarian Church. FormerU.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) spoke forformer Vice President Joe Biden at theMount Vernon event. Bloomberg’s campaigngarnered 63 votes to win the straw pollthere at the gala sponsored by the MtVernon District Democratic Committee.Amy Klobuchar was second with 24 votes,and Pete Buttigieg third with 22. Othervotes were: Elizabeth Warren, 18; BernieSanders, 14: Joe Biden, 12.

During the Hardywood and Blue Com-monwealth Gala events, Bloomberg apolo-gized for the controversial stop-and-friskpolicy in place when he was New York’smayor. He said the policy disproportionatelyaffected young men of color. Stop and friskis a procedure where a police officer stopsa person on the street they believe mightbe armed and pats them down to searchfor weapons. In 2011, during Bloomberg’sninth year as mayor, the New York City Po-lice Department stopped over 685,000people under the stop-and-frisk policy, ac-cording to the New York Civil LibertiesUnion. A majority of those searches wereperformed on Black or Lantinx people(87%). The NYCLU said that 88 percent ofpeople stopped were innocent.

“I defended it for too long, I think, be-cause I didn’t understand the unintendedpain it caused to young black and brownkids and to their families,” Bloomberg said.“And for that, I have apologized.”

Bloomberg pledged that if elected, he’dprioritize dismantling systems of bias andoppression. He did not elaborate what thosesystems were or how he would changethem.

The Virginia Citizens Defense League, agun rights advocacy group, protested atboth of Bloomberg’s Richmond events.VCDL protesters, who are opposed to

Bloomberg’s gun control policy, enteredHardywood brewery and called Bloomberga fascist while he was speaking. They wereremoved from the brewery by Bloombergsupporters and staff and resumed their postoutside. They did not enter Main Street Sta-tion but lined the street outside, whereother anti-Bloomberg protesters were gath-ered.

Anti-Bloomberg sentiment was also vis-ible inside the gala. Jasmine Leeward, aboard member of Richmond For All, ap-proached the podium while Bloomberg wasspeaking and attached a sign that read: “Heprotects racist systems, will you?” It was

quickly taken down and Leeward was es-corted away from the stage. Richmond ForAll is a coalition that fights for housing,education, environmental rights and racialjustice.

Leeward explained the sign, saying thatBloomberg protects racist systems by onlyoffering an apology and “not actually re-paying for the harms that were caused byhis stop-and-frisk policies.”

“I saw a lot of politicians, both at the cityand state level, kind of forgiving or not be-ing truthful and honest about how danger-ous he would be as a president,” Leewardsaid. “And so I did what I felt like I needed

to do, which was to talk to the peoplewho have the power to get him electedand ask them if they support racistsystems and protect them, as I feelMike Bloomberg does.”

After the sign was removed,Bloomberg said, “It’s always nice tobe welcomed.”

At the gala, six Democratic candi-dates for president were representedby surrogates, influential people whocampaign for candidates at events, butBloomberg was the only candidatewho appeared. Virginia’s key leaderswere in attendance, including Gov.Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax,House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, At-torney General Mark Herring, and Vir-ginia Congresswomen Elaine Luria,Abigail Spanberger and JenniferWexton.

Bloomberg received support fromFiller-Corn during her speech at thegala.

“I want to thank Mayor Bloombergfor helping to turn Virginia blue,”Filler-Corn said.

Bloomberg said winning in Virginiais a key part of his electoral strategy.

Everytown for Gun Safety, a guncontrol advocacy group largely fundedby Bloomberg, has spent $3.8 millionsince 2017 to help usher in Demo-cratic legislators. After the 2019 elec-tions, the Democrats gained a major-ity in Virginia’s executive and legisla-tive branches for the first time sincethe early ’90s.

Bloomberg said that defeating Presi-dent Donald Trump is one of the mainreasons he entered the race.

Charles Bissett, an Army veteranwho is leaning toward voting forBloomberg, said that he thinks thatBloomberg will have the best chanceof implementing Democratic policy. Inparticular, Bissett supports howBloomberg handled education reformas mayor of New York.

Under Bloomberg’s administration,the graduation rate for high schoolstudents went from less than half tonearly two-thirds, according to a 2013article by The Atlantic. Bloomberg alsosaid he raised teacher salaries in NewYork by 43 percent.

Bloomberg ranks third in an aver-age of national polls for the Demo-cratic presidential nomination, ac-cording to polling data fromRealClearPolitics that also has Sen.Elizabeth Warren closely trailing him.

Bloomberg Finds Support and Opposition in Virginia

Photo by Conor Lobb/Capital News Service

Presidential candidate and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg wasin Richmond at Hardywood looking for support from voters and frommany of the lawmakers whose campaigns he helped fund.

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer was master of ceremonies at a Mt Vernon DistrictDemocratic Committee (MVDDC) straw poll and Mardi Gras fundraiserSunday. MVDDC chair Maritza Zermeno joins him on stage.

“I want to thank MayorBloomberg for helping toturn Virginia blue.”

— House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn

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People

OPTIMIST CLUB ESSAY WINNER — Kaifi Abdullah, first place winnerof the Optimist Club essay contest, stands with his father, HarounAbdullah and Optimist Club essay chair Carolyn Miller at the presen-tation ceremony Feb. 12 Belle Haven Country Club. Abdullah, astudent at T.C. Williams High School, won $500 for his essay withthe contest theme “How is optimism the key to the dreams youimagine.”

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End of an Era Judge Moore steps down after 22 years.

Judge Becky Moore at her investiture ceremony in 1998.

An avid runner, Judge BeckyMoore ran the 2012 Army TenMiler in memory of U.S. ArmyPfc David H. Sharrett II, thenephew of a Greensville, Va.,circuit court judge who waskilled in Iraq in 2008.

Judge Becky Moore, second from left, with daughters Katie and ChristieCoulter, and husband Bob Coulter.

Judge Becky Moore,center, with former lawpartner Drew Carrolland District CourtJudge Constance

District Court Judge BeckyMoore, center, is presented aphoto by General District Courtclerks Marion Jackson andHope Mayfield at Moore’sretirement luncheon Jan. 31 atBelle Haven Country Club.

By Jeanne Theismann

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The laughs were long and loudas legal dignitaries from acrossthe state joined local judges andattorneys in celebrating the re-

tirement of General District Court ChiefJudge Becky J. Moore, who stepped downFeb. 1 following 22 years on the bench.

Held Jan. 31 at Belle Haven Country Club,the retirement luncheon was part sentimen-tal send-off and part comedic roast as sev-eral speakers recounted anecdotes fromMoore’s legal career that included tales of“fake pet debris,” smashed birthday cakesand a leopard print dress.

Moore’s former law partner, Drew Carroll,served as emcee and stand-up comic andwas followed by several speakers whoshowed a similar flair for comedy, includ-ing Judge Constance Frugale, who titled herremarks “laughing all the way.”

“I have never laughed harder or had morefun than with my friend Beck,” said Frugale,who introduced Moore to her husband BobCoulter and is godmother to Moore’s daugh-ters Katie and Christie. “We have been to-gether in Alexandria as friends, as practic-ing attorneys then later as judges. We al-ways helped each other in everything inlife.”

Other speakers included Virginia StateBar president Marni Byrum, AlexandriaCommonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter,Hon. Donald Haddock Jr., and Moore’sdaughter Katie Coulter.

“I can attest that mom is just as peppy athome as she is at the office,” Coulter said.“Mom has had a fantastic career. She’s awonderful mother and was a wonderfuljudge and I am so excited for what comesnext for her.”

Moore’s husband, Bob Coulter, was a bitmore restrained in his comments.

“I’m a little worried that Becky is goingto sit home and make to-do lists for me,”he joked. “So I’m a little bit anxious aboutthe whole thing.”

Moore, a graduate of the University ofRichmond School of Law, was the last tospeak and began by thanking her team offellow judges and clerks.

“We are lucky to live in Alexandria, wherewe have such great lawyers and law en-forcement officials,” Moore said. “We areall part of a team and I am so lucky to haveworked with you.”

Moore went on to thank Frugale, her bestfriend, who “makes even the mundane aSeinfeldian adventure,” before ending on aserious note.

“I worked everyday to be fair and respect-ful to every person coming into the court-room,” Moore said. “I am so very gratefulfor the career I have had and am humbledby the lifelong friendships I have gained.”

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THURSDAY/FEB. 20Hearing for Pocket Parks

Improvement Plan. 7 p.m. AtMt. Vernon Rec Center, 2701Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria.The Park and RecreationCommission will hold a publichearing to receive recommendationsfrom the public on the Pocket ParksImprovement Plan. Public commentis welcomed and will precede thePark and Recreation Commission’sconsideration for endorsement ofthe Plan.

The Plan examines the City’s 25 pocketparks, which are defined as beingmunicipally owned parks thatmeasure less than half an acre. ThePlan is a study of each park’shistory, existing conditions andfuture needs. Through the Plan,strategies are identified andprioritized to achieve short- andlong-term incrementalimprovements for these parks. Viewthe plan at https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=65170#PocketParkPlanningand send comments for the Parkand Recreation Commission to AnaVicinanzo, Urban Planner, [email protected].

PARTICIPATE IN 2020 CENSUSCouncilman Canek Aguirre is

encouraging residents to participatein Census volunteer efforts to raiseawareness about the 2020 Censusand reach Alexandria’s hard-to-count populations. Aguirre serves asChair of the City of Alexandria’sComplete Count Committee. A list

of upcoming volunteer opportunitiescan be found below:

❖ 2020 Census Ambassador Training -Saturday, Feb. 22, 12 p.m., WilliamRamsay Recreation Center, 5650Sanger Avenue, Alexandria.

❖ St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Saturday,March 7, 11 a.m., Old Town,Alexandria.

❖ 2020 Census Ambassador Training -Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m., JamesDuncan Branch Library, 2501Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria.

In March and April, Councilman Aguirreand City staff will participate in paneldiscussions at city libraries to discussthe importance of the Census.

❖ 2020 Census Information Session –Saturday, March 28, 3 p.m., BarrettBranch Library, 717 Queen Street,Alexandria.

❖ 2020 Census Information Session –Monday, March 30, 7 p.m., DuncanBranch Library, 2501 CommonwealthAvenue, Alexandria.

❖ 2020 Census Information Session –Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m., BurkeBranch Library, 4701 Seminary Road,Alexandria.

“FOREST” CONCEPT SELECTEDThe School Board has voted to move

forward with the “Forest” concept forthe new Douglas MacArthurElementary School building, citing itsalignment with the community’sdesire to have a strong connectionbetween the school and nature. Thechosen concept — unanimouslyapproved by the Board on Thursdayevening — fulfills a desire heardthroughout the design process for abuilding and site that convey acommunity feel with plenty of openspace for children to play both insideand outside school hours. Thecommunity also wanted a school thatcapitalized on the wooded area to theback of the school and brought thesense of nature into the building.

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Opinion

By U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D)

Last month the VirginiaGeneral Assembly, un-der new barrier-breaking leadership, took the

long-awaited step of voting toratify the Equal Rights Amend-ment.

The Equal Rights Amendment isa very simple amendment to theConstitution. It is just a few words:“Equality of rights under the lawshall not be denied or abridged bythe United States or by any stateon account of sex.”

Those few words could have apowerful legal impact, however.

Embedding the text of the ERAin our Constitution would givewomen in the United States a le-gal tool to fight everyday discrimi-nation women face. That wouldinclude pay discrimination, preg-nancy discrimination, and domes-tic violence. It would provide onenational standard to protectagainst sex discrimination acrossAmerica.

The move was exciting, not only

because of how long Virginia ad-vocates had fought for ratification,but because Virginia became the38th state to ratify the EqualRights Amendment. That put theERA over the three-fourths thresh-old required for national ratifica-tion.

One of the advocates whoworked long for the passage of theERA, Lisa Sales, was my guest ear-lier this month for the State of the

Union Address.Some of you may have heard

Lisa speak on the panel discussionabout the struggle to get equal pay,and reduce the wage gap (includ-ing the ERA) at my AnnualWomen’s Conference and Forum inArlington last year. A key pointLisa made that sticks with me: “theEqual Rights Amendment canstrengthen protections for womenwho are survivors of sexual vio-

lence.”The ERA enjoys enormous sup-

port across the Commonwealthand the country, but unfortunately,opponents in the Trump Adminis-tration recently released a legalmemo arguing that the passage ofa deadline for ratification pro-posed in the original legislativetext invalidates the national adop-tion of the amendment.

Virginia’s Attorney GeneralMark Herring is fighting that de-termination in court, but in themeantime, the House of Represen-tatives just took action by passinglegislation to remove the deadlinein question. I gave remarks on theHouse floor during debate, whichwas presided over by Virginia Con-gresswoman Jennifer Wexton, be-fore voting for the bill.

There are still hurdles ahead,but I will continue to do every-thing I can to secure passage of theEqual Rights Amendment.

It’s long past time to enact thisAmendment to guarantee equalrights for women.

One of the advocates who worked long for the passage ofthe ERA, Lisa Sales, was U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s guest atthe State of the Union address.

Equal Rights For Women

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By Char McCargo Bah

The 19th Amendment be-came law in 1919 givingwomen the right to vote

in the 1920 November elections.For women in Virginia, the Gen-eral Assembly withheld its ratifi-cation until 1952.

Many African American womenin Alexandria took advantage ofthe 19th Amendment and regis-tered to vote. Those women whoregistered in 1920 made history.They were part of a movementthat was labeled “Women’s Suf-frage Movement.” Although thisperiod was during the height ofthe segregation era, the AfricanAmerican women had their ownWomen’s Suffrage Movement toaddress their own needs within themovement.

Mary E. Dorsey along with hersister and mother were womenwho were independent in theirown career paths. These womenbecame politically involved inwomen’s rights. She was a beauti-cian and sometimes a domesticworker who was educated duringthe school segregation era. Shewas a businessperson who oftenengaged in political exchanges ather beauty shop.

Mary registered to vote on Sept.23, 1920 at third District – Fire

Engine House and the 4th District– Friendship’s location. Mary’s sis-ter, Laura M. Dorsey was a well-known 19th and 20th Centuryteacher in Alexandria at theHallowell School for colored girlsand at Parker-Gray School. Lauraregistered to vote on Sept. 22,1920 at the third and fourth Dis-tricts. Mary and Laura’s motherHannah V. Lyles Caldwell also reg-istered to vote on Sept. 30, 1920at the fourth District. All threewomen lived at 622 South Colum-bus Street.

In the mid-1920s, Mary’s second

job was a domestic. Her employerdied and left her a large sum ofmoney. The Dorsey sisters com-bined their finances and pur-chased land on Dec. 29, 1927.They built their house and movedin on Jan. 17, 1928 at 319 NorthAlfred Street.

They were very sociable, givingparties and hosting political fig-ures of the day. They traveled totheir summer homes in New Jer-sey and visited relatives through-out the east coast. They were in-dependent women that attendedintellectual events with their close

circle of friends. The three womenwere members of Roberts ChapelMethodist Church. At Roberts,they participated in political de-bates with many political figuresof their time.

Mary and Laura never marriedand they were very close to theirmother, Hannah. The women al-ways lived together but on June29, 1934, Hannah V. Lyles-DorseyCaldwell died. She was the daugh-ter of the late Reverend RichardH. Lyles and Mary ElizabethBeckley. Mary E. Dorsey and hersister continued to live togetheruntil Mary took ill and died onMay 17, 1958.

Laura M. Dorsey was left alonefor the first time in her life with-out her mother or sister. She con-tinued to be active in her churchuntil she moved into a nursing fa-cility in Washington, DC. She diedat the age of 89 in 1968.

Once again, mother and daugh-ters were together, they were allburied at the Presbyterian Cem-etery in Alexandria where theirnames appear on one large head-stone.

These three women were bornin the 19th century and lived tosee important events unfold intheir lifetime. Those women wit-nessed major civil rights achieve

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Why I love theNew SeminaryRoad

As someone who lives on a smallcul-de-sac off of Seminary Road, Iam a daily user of Seminary Road.I use the road several times everyday as either a driver, walker, cy-clist, or simply as a resident.

The new Seminary Road is ben-eficial to me and to my neighbor-hood. We are able to live withgreater safety no matter how weuse the road. We are people wholive here - not just drive throughto some other location.

I am very thankful for the newconfiguration for many reasons.Here are just a few:

❖ As a driver, I am able to turnoff my street and onto Seminarywith greater visibility. When I drivehome in the evening during rushhour traffic, I use the center turn-lane and safely turn off of Semi-nary. Traffic flows freely in theright lane and there is no risk ofbeing rear-ended.

❖ As a pedestrian, I am able toenjoy quieter and much safer con-ditions as

I am no longer walking rightagainst the traffic. The bicycle

lanes provide a buffer from thetraffic that previously far exceededthe posted speed limit. I make useof the crosswalk to safely crossSeminary Road. The pedestrianrefuge island provides a brief wait-ing spot that is safe until the cross-traffic stops. An added benefit isthe reduced noise (as a result oftraffic actually going 25 mph)makes it possible to have a con-versation with those along whomI walk.

❖ As a cyclist, I feel safe cyclingon Seminary Road. I connect toJanney’s Lane and Howard/Braddock - depending on where Iam heading. These new lanes en-able access to places such as OldTown and Four Mile Run andW&OD trails. While not all “dedi-cated” cycling lanes, eachsegmentbuilds and connects to other seg-ments. Prior to thereconfiguration, even as an expe-rienced cyclist, I was extremelyafraid of distracted drivers andspeeding drivers, when I cycled onSeminary. I would have avoidedSeminary altogether if I had achoice, however given where Ilive, this was not an option. I amlooking forward to longer daysand warmer weather when I willmake even greater use of theselanes.

❖ As a resident, thisreconfiguration has made myneighborhood feel more like com-munity and less of a thoroughfare.Even just doing work outside ismore enjoyable as the noise levelfrom Seminary Road has signifi-cantly reduced.

On a daily basis I see and hearemergency vehicles using Semi-nary Road — they are able tosafely and efficiently get throughany traffic. While I recognize thisstatement is anecdotal in nature,we haven’t seen any evidencefrom AFD or Inova that states is-sues with emergency vehicle ac-cess on Seminary. Furthermore, Ihave yet to see any significantdelays or traffic jams as a resultof the new configuration. While Ihave personally had slight delayswhen turning left onto Seminaryduring rush hour, this has been asmall price to pay for the in-creased safety and benefits men-tioned above.

Most importantly - nearly all ofthis goodness derives from the factthat traffic on Seminary is nowmoving close to the posted 25mph speed limit. With trafficflowing at 25 mph, it is safe todrive, walk, and cycle on Semi-nary. A reconfiguration of the road


News

By Michael Lee Pope

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It’s shortly after 7 p.m. on a Tuesdaynight, state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36)is working the Senate chamber to savethe minimum wage increase. This

particular Tuesday isn’t just any day of theweek. It’s the final deadline for Senate billsto cross over to the House, so the pressureis building as the clock winds down. Sena-tors are tired and cranky, and they will beworking past midnight.

Surovell is skipping from senator to sena-tor, engaged in one-on-one conversationsas he tries to cobble together a majority. Theeffort to raise the minimum wage is peril-ously close to failing, a development thatcould have been a disaster for the newDemocratic majority who got elected, inpart, to make this happen. A handful ofsenators are holding out for a regional ap-proach to the minimum wage, one thatwould recognize the income disparity be-tween Northern Virginia and the rest of thecommonwealth. The leader of that bloc isSen. David Marsden (D-37), who tried andfailed to create a regional approach to theminimum wage during a meeting of theSenate Commerce and Labor Committee.

“I just want to slow this down a bit andgive the business community an opportu-nity to adjust,” Marsden explained duringthe committee meeting. “I’m very concernedthis will have a huge impact on the statebudget, and it’ll have a huge impact onVirginia’s economy.”

Now Marsden has an opportunity to re-vive that approach. His idea may have failedin committee. But at the last minute beforethe final deadline, it’s making a comebackon the Senate floor. Without the handful ofsenators holding out for a regional ap-proach, Democrats won’t have the votes tomake the increase happen. The bill to in-crease the minimum wage was introducedby Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, anindication of how important it is to theagenda of the new majority. The amend-ment creating a regional approach was in-troduced by Surovell, who acknowledges itwas crafted to cobble together a majority.

“There’s some members of my caucus thatdidn’t feel comfortable going to $15 acrossthe commonwealth,” says Surovell. “We hadto structure a bill that would get 21 votes,and that’s what we did.”

A REGIONAL APPROACH to raising theminimum wage is prohibited under currentlaw, which establishes on minimum wageacross Virginia. But the bill that emergedout of the Senate last week pegs it to themedian household income, which is about$120,000 in Northern Virginia but only$62,000 in Hampton Roads.

The Commonwealth Institute calls theregional approach adopted by the VirginiaSenate “one of the most complicated andinequitable minimum wage laws in thecountry,” accelerating inequality rather thanalleviating it.

$15 until 2034 or even later.”Under Senate Bill 7, Virginia’s minimum

wage would increase to $11.50 across Vir-ginia by 2023. Then Virginia’s Commis-sioner of Labor and Industry would createa series of “regions,” and set different mini-mum wage rates based on median house-hold income. The region with the highestminimum wage would receive $1 annualincreases to the minimum wage until it getsto $15 an hour. Other regions would receiveless. Richmond and Hampton Roads wouldtake the biggest hit, being stuck with a lowerwage for years to come.

“The regional approach is needlessly com-plex and unpredictable for businesses,” saidDavid Broder, president of SEIU Virginia512. “This bill that aims to help alleviateeconomic inequality is actually going tobake it in even more.”

HOUSE DEMOCRATS took a morestraightforward approach, increasing theminimum wage to $15 an hour across Vir-ginia by 2025. Senators are now consider-ing the House version, although it’ll facethe same group of Democratic senators whoare concerned about the business commu-nity. Meanwhile, over in the House, momen-tum is heading in the other direction. In-stead of making the bill more friendly tobig business, House Democrats took actionto shed a vestige of slavery by removing theexemption for farm workers.

“It’s common knowledge many ofVirginia’s exemptions to the minimum wagelaw were rooted in race,” Del. ElizabethGuzman (D-31), who introduced a bill toremove the exemption “It’s past time wegive these workers the same protection aseveryone else.”

The Senate also voted to end some dis-criminatory exclusions, including ones fordomestic workers and piece workers. Butcritics of the regional approach fear thatblack workers could once again be left be-hind because many of them live in commu-nities with low median household incomes.That means Senate Democrats are feelinga pull in two separate directions, one in fa-vor of low-income minorities and the otherbig business and their allies.

“Working people have been leading thefight to raise the minimum wage in Virginiafor years now. They have taken this fight tothe streets, to the ballot box and now tothe legislature,” said Broder. “They helpedelect Democratic majorities in the Houseand the Senate, and it’s time for legislatorsto deliver for working families.”

Effort to raise minimumwage hits snag on Senate floor,leading to regional approach.Why a Regional Wage?

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Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36), right, introduced an amendment on theSenate floor to take a regional approach to the minimum wage. That’san idea originally proposed by Sen. David Marsden (D-37), whose voteSurovell was trying to get by introducing the amendment.

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“For every dollar increase in the minimumwage in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roadswould receive only 51 cents,” says Laura

Goren, research director at the Common-wealth Institute. “As a result, low-wageworkers in Hampton Roads would not see

“I just want to slow thisdown a bit and give thebusiness community anopportunity to adjust.”

— Sen. David Marsden (D-37)


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HONORARY PROMOTION — Retired firefighterGerald Wanzer, second from right, stands by anearlier photo of himself with Lt. RandolphWoodson, Fire Chief Corey Smedley and Lt.Sandra Mason at an honorary promotion cer-emony Feb. 13 at Fire Station 209. A graduate ofParker-Gray High School and a military veteran,Wanzer was the second African Americanfirefighter hired in Alexandria and became thefirst president of the Alexandria, Arlington,Fairfax Chapter of the Black Firefighters Inter-national Association – now known as the BlackFire Service Professionals of Alexandria.

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HEART OF DEL RAY — Preeti Patel, fourth from left, ispresented the Heart of Del Ray Award by members ofthe Del Ray Business Association Feb. 13 after Patel’s7-Eleven on Mount Vernon Avenue received the mostvotes in the annual community contest. A native ofGujarat, India, Patel moved to the U.S. 20 years agoand purchased the 7-Eleven 10 years ago.

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Lillian Moraski, born Feb. 13, 1920, celebratedher 100th birthday Feb. 9 at Goodwin HouseAlexandria with Mayor Justin Wilson present-

ing the centenarian with a proclamation marking Feb.13 as “Lillian Moraski Day.”

Moraski, a resident of Alexandria for more than70 years, was married to Joseph Moraski for 65 yearsprior to his death in 2010. Together they were mem-bers of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and raisedthree children. Moraski has three grandchildren andeight great-grandchildren.

A veteran of World War II, Moraski served as aWoman Marine Corps Sergeant and was the sixth

Moraski family member to serve at the same time inthe armed forces. She supported the U.S. Depart-ment of Defense as a recruiter and secretary at thePentagon and at Cameron Station. She holds the dis-tinction of being the most senior Marine at GoodwinHouse.

Since moving to Goodwin House 22 years ago,Moraski took up painting and utilized her consider-able skills as a seamstress to create ballet costumesfor the Virginia Ballet.

According to Moraski’s daughter, Joan Renner, lon-gevity runs in the Moraski family with Renner re-calling the 100th birthday celebration for Lillian’smother, who lived to be 101.

The family welcomes friends and acquaintancesto send birthday wishes to Lillian Moraski in care ofGoodwin House Alexandria, 4800 Beauregard Street,Alexandria, Va. 22311.

Lillian Moraski, center, holds a proclamation declaring Feb. 13 “Lillian Moraski Day” inrecognition of Moraski’s 100th birthday. Moraski celebrated the milestone Feb. 9 atGoodwin House Alexandria with Councilwoman Amy Jackson, Mayor Justin Wilson, andJoan and John Renner.

Celebrating a CenturyLillian Moraski turns 100.

Lillian Moraski, center, celebrates her 100th birthday withGoodwin House Alexandria chaplain Bruce Stewart anddaughter Joan Renner on Feb. 9.

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Frank Fannon stands beside the fire he had builtearlier in the cold morning on Saturday in theformer Coal yard parking lot on S. Henry

Street. He has set up a table with hot coffee, donutsand cupcakes. Fannon has organized his 12th an-nual “Alexandrians Have a Heart” clothing andcanned food drive. Frank’s cousin, Michael Fannon,is nearby helping with the event.

Fannon says he started this event 12 years agobecause “basically there are a lot of people in needin Alexandria. It’s a great way to get the communityto get together.” Fannon continues, “Alexandria is acommunity of haves and have nots, and it is gettingworse.” He adds that 65 percent of the school kids inAlexandria qualify for reduced price or free schoollunches.

Fannon explains today’s event will benefit threeorganizations: Christ House, ALIVE ! Food Bank andCarpenter’s Shelter. “This morning a couple of suitswere donated. They really like those at Christ Housefor the men to use in job interviews.”

He points to the pick up truck sitting in the park-ing lot. “We usually get three pickup trucks full offood and clothing. This one is almost full. We’re righton pace since it’s 11:15.” The drive is scheduled toend at 3:00 p.m.

“This year we got something unusual.” He pullsout an envelope full of checks. “This is $2,500 indonations from the Commonwealth Republican

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Former City Councilman Frank Fannonaccepts donations from Debbie Burns athis 12th annual Alexandrians Have aHeart clothing and canned food drive.

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Women’s Club of Alexandria.Wow. Look at this; it’s a check for$500 for Carpenter’s Shelter.”

Debbie Burns pulls up in theparking lot and heads to the truckwith her large paper sack. She saysit contains a North Face vest andAmy’s soups and pasta. “I workright over there so I come everyyear when I work on Saturday. I

always like contributing to theseevents for the community, and Ialways support anything Frankdoes.” Burns has brought alongher own thermos of coffee butsays, “I’ll take a donut.”

Russell Southard drops off hisdonation. “I live over there. I comeevery year.”

Sunny O’Malley has been donat-ing “whatever needs to go” for 12

years. “There is always something.Today it is shoes, shorts, shorts,casual clothes. I always have in theback of my head ‘we’ll save it forFrank.’” O’Malley heads for thedonut table and picks out the lastglazed donut in the box. “I onlyeat one of these a year.” AsO’Malley gets back into her car, shecalls back, “Don’t worry Frank,we’ll be back next year.”

Frank Fannon and his cousin Michael Fannon warm upon Saturday, Feb. 15 at the annual clothing and cannedfood drive.

Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club of Alexandria donates over $2,500 in checksfor the three organizations supported by the food and clothing drive: Christ House,Carpenter’s Shelter and ALIVE!

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General Assembly Snuffs Marijuana Legalizationous simple possession convictions, chargesand arrest records would be sealed.

“To legalize it now would not be good,but this hopefully would take us one stepcloser to reducing the arrest and jailing ofpeople for simple possession,” Herring saidduring the third reading of the bill. The leg-islation passed with a 64-34 vote, garner-ing Republican support.

Senate Bill 2, introduced by Sen. AdamEbbin, D-Alexandria, also passed this week.Ebbin’s bill would decriminalize simple pos-session, provid-ing a penalty ofno more than$50 or five hoursof communityservice.

SB 1015, spon-sored by Sen.David Marsden,D-Fairfax, wouldallow a personprescribed can-nabidiol oil toavoid possessioncharges passed the Senate and is currentlyin a House committee.

The Senate also approved a study to ex-plore how Virginia should go about legaliz-ing and regulating the growth, sale and

possession of marijuana by July 1, 2022.Advocates were most disappointed by the

measures continued to the 2021 session. HB87 and HB 269 proposed eliminating pen-alties for marijuana possession for personsover the age of 21 and decriminalizing forpeople under age 21.

Those bills also tackled the regulation ofmarijuana retail.

Chelsea Higgs Wise, co-founder and ex-ecutive director of Marijuana Justice, is dis-appointed that the General Assembly onlyadvanced decriminalization measures,

wishing thatthey had optedinstead for HB1507, whichwould make itillegal to pos-sess a con-trolled sub-stance otherthan marijuanaunless the sub-stance was pre-scribed. Thatbill, introduced

by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Prince Will-iam, was continued to the 2021 session.

Higgs Wise believes that arrests may de-crease, but people of color will continue todisproportionately suffer from penalties and

fines.“We know that these penalties will be en-

forced more heavily on black and brownpeople and looking across the nation, de-criminalization has onlycalled for an increase inracial disparities,” HiggsWise said.

Herring said her billwill not eliminate racialdisparities surroundingmarijuana. The bill aimsto prevent low-level of-fenders from receiving jail time for simplepossession as the commonwealth moves to-ward legalization.

“This is an important step in improvingthe criminal justice system,” Herring saidin a statement released after the bill passed.“While marijuana arrests across the nationhave decreased, arrests in Virginia have in-creased.”

The Virginia chapter of the American CivilLiberties Union has frequently pressed forlegalization, and spoken out against de-criminalization measures, saying that com-munities of color across the commonwealthare more than three times more likely to bearrested for marijuana possession thanwhite people, despite similar usage rates.

“Lawmakers cannot claim progress onmarijuana reform while still knowing that

this legislation will only lead to greater ra-cial disparities,” said Ashna Khanna, legis-lative director of the state chapter.

Decriminalization has gained traction inthe commonwealth sinceGov. Ralph Northam andAttorney General MarkHerring voiced their sup-port. Northam’s criminaljustice reform included aproposal to clear therecords of individualspreviously convicted of

simple marijuana possession.According to the state attorney general’s

office, arrests for marijuana possession haveincreased from 9,000 in 1999 to 29,000 in2018, with marijuana criminal enforcementcosting the commonwealth over $81 mil-lion every year.

Attorney General Mark Herring believesthat passing decriminalization bills is animportant first step to moving Virginia to-ward legalized and regulated use.

“We must keep going because the work isnot done,” the attorney general said in astatement after the bills advanced. “For toolong, Virginia’s approach to cannabis hasneedlessly saddled Virginians, especiallyAfrican Americans and people of color, withcriminal records but with these votes thatis finally coming to an end.”

“To legalize it nowwould not be good.”

— House Majority LeaderCharniele Herring

“Lawmakers cannot claimprogress on marijuana reformwhile still knowing that thislegislation will only lead togreater racial disparities.”

— Ashna Khanna, ACLU of Virginia


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ONGOING“The King’s Shadow.” Now thru April

19. 8 p.m. At The Lab atConvergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane,Alexandria. In this season,Shakespeare’s Histories: “The King’sShadow” runs January 2nd - April19th, 2020; “Richard the Second”runs January 2 - April 18, 2020;“Henry the Fourth, Part 1” runsJanuary 30 - April 18, 2020; “Henrythe Fourth, Part 2” runs February 13- April 19, 2020; and “Henry theFifth” runs March 12 - April 19,2020. Tickets are $35. [email protected] orwww.bravespiritstheatre.com.

Life Drawing Sessions. Now thruDec. 9. At Del Ray Artisans, 2704Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.Looking for a chance to hone yourfigure drawing skills? Del RayArtisans offers a range of open lifedrawing sessions for just thispurpose. Just drop in for the sessionand bring your supplies to draw orpaint the live models. Fee rangesfrom $8-$12. All skill levels arewelcome. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/life-drawing

Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit. March6-29. Opening reception Friday,March 6 from 7-9 p.m. At Del RayArtisans Gallery, 2704 Mount VernonAve., Alexandria. Have you everlooked at a piece of art and yourimagination immediately starts towander? Narrative art tells a story,either as a moment in an ongoingstory or as a sequence of eventsunfolding over time. A picture isworth a thousand words; Tell Me aStory will take you on an imaginativejourney. Gallery hours are: Thursdays12-6 p.m., Fridays 12-9 p.m.,Saturdays 12-9 p.m., and Sundays12-6 p.m. The gallery is free, open tothe public, and accessible. Visitwww.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits.

Student Art Exhibit. Now thruMarch 28. At the Gallery atConvergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane,Alexandria. The Alexandria All CityHigh School Art Exhibition hosted bythe Convergence Arts Initiativereturns Feb. 7 – March 28 for its fifth

year. 2020’s experience will feature90 Alexandria high school studentsrepresenting six high schoolsincluding public, private, andindependent spanning over 10different mediums of art. Returningfor 2020’s collaborative event arestudents from Bishop Ireton,Episcopal High School, T.C. Williams,St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School,Commonwealth Academy, and TheHoward Gardner School. Reception:Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Architecture in Fiber. Now thruMarch 15. At Potomac Fiber ArtsGallery, Torpedo Factory, Studio 29,105 North Union Street, Alexandria.Here, in Alexandria, we aresurrounded by beautiful and excitingbuildings, bridges, parks, andmonuments. Both our local andworldwide architecture serve as

inspiration for the pieces in thisshow. Themed work will be eligiblefor recognition by the jurors. Non-themed work will also be exhibited.Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. dailyand weekends, and 10:30 a.m. to 9p.m. on the second Thursday of eachmonth.

THURSDAY/FEB. 20Alexandria PTAC Camp Fair. 5:30-8

p.m. At T.C. Williams High School,Cafeteria, 3330 King Street,Alexandria. Alexandria PTA Council(PTAC) to host summer camp fair.Over 40 camps will be represented,all types. Free to attend. Pizza forsale. Printed directory for allattendees. Free. Email:[email protected]

Blues Night with Meigs Hodge. 7p.m. At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince

Street, Alexandria. Tickets $10.Meigs Hodge explores delta andChicago styles through the music ofRobert Johnson, Muddy Waters, andothers; as well as contemporarystandards and original compositions.

Lecture on George Washington. 7-8:30 p.m. At Gadsby’s TavernMuseum, 134 N. Royal Street,Alexandria. During this lecture,Professor Peter Henriques willexamine how George Washington,despite his limited experience andnumerous mistakes, overcameobstacles to win independence forthe new country he committedhimself to without reserve. Henriqueswill touch on Washington’s view of aprofessional army, the need to winover the general populace and thenecessity of civilian control of themilitary, as well as how Washingtonsaved the American cause with hisactions at Trenton and Princeton.Tickets are $12/$10. VisitAlexandriava.gov/Shop or call 703-746-4242.

SATURDAY/FEB. 22George Washington’s 288th

Birthday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AtGeorge Washington’s Mount Vernon,Southern end of the GeorgeWashington Memorial Parkway,Alexandria. Free admission. All day:Experience the Revolutionary War in4-D with Mount Vernon’s newrevamped theater and step intoWashington’s shoes in the newinteractive “Be Washington” theater.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m: General Washingtongreets his guests in the historic area.

11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Punch & JudyPuppet Show.

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m: Behind-the-Scenesof the Punch & Judy Puppet Show.

12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m: Punch & JudyPuppet Show.

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m: Select readings andperformance from Washington’sFavorite Play, Cato.

2 p.m: Birthday Cake with GeneralWashington! Enjoy a free piece ofbirthday cake, while supplies last.

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Every 1-year-old deserves a birth-day party – but most of them don’tcelebrate with beer on tap. VillageBrauhaus’ chronological age may

keep it under the legal drinking age, but nomatter; on Saturday, the German-style beerhall is bucking that trend, celebrating itsfirst year in business with a party that couldrival Oktoberfest. From live music to lots of

food, Jagermeister shotsand even the tapping of anew Vienna lager, the OldTown restaurant is ready to

lift a glass indeed.“People are already expressing a lot of

interest,” said Bill Gross who with his wife,Chelsea, owns Village Brauhaus. “We’vegotten over 200 phone calls and messagesregarding times and things like that.”

The festivities start when the restaurantopens at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, and as the

day rolls on, the music picks up and the funreally begins. The Johnny Koenig Band willplay first at 3 p.m., followed by Love MusicAgain at 9 p.m. And the food and drink willbe served up plentifully all day.

Village Brauhaus’ bread and butter – soto speak – is its array of sausages andschnitzels, and both will be in great supplythroughout the celebration. Jagermeisterwill be on hand with giveaways and swag –think shirts, hats and shots – to help pa-trons wash everything down.

At about 4 p.m., one of the day’s crown-ing moments begins: The debut of a newbeer straight from the Motherland.

“We are looking to premiere a brand-newbeer – the beer is called Ottakringer – basedin Vienna (Austria), and it will be the firsttime a Vienna lager is going to be releasedin the United States that’s actually fromVienna,” Gross said.

Ottakringer’s approval just passed theVirginia ABC this week, and the beer is en

route for Saturday’s event.“We put out invitations to the Austrian

Embassy in D.C.,” Gross added.The past year has brought its share of

challenges alongside the triumphs, Grosssaid, from its successful launch just beforelast year’s Irish Parade through the Metroshutdown and out the other side.

“We’ve had tough moments; last summerwith the Metro shutdown, being a new busi-ness and opening, we basically got twomonths of regular business before the Metroshutdown and we did notice a decline overthe summer,” Gross said.

But the Metro reopened, the patrons came

Lift a Stein for Village Brauhaus’ First Year

APPETITE

IF YOU GOVillage Brauhaus’ anniversary celebrationWhere: 710 King St., AlexandriaWhen: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.Pro Tip: Get there early. While the restaurant is

taking limited reservations, “it’s going to be moreof a first-come, first-served basis,” co-owner BillGross said.

back, and before long, Oktoberfest was insight. Then came the holidays, and then thenew year … and just like that, VillageBrauhaus has hit the year mark.

And it’s not stopping with this weekend’sanniversary party. Up next, from Feb. 23-25, is Fasching, the German-Austrian MardiGras celebration, complete with German-style Hurricanes and traditional GermanBerliner doughnuts made in-house. Thencomes another visit from the Irish parade –the beer hall will be taking on an Irish flairfor that – and then Starkbierfest, a celebra-tion of Germany’s best dark beers that be-gins on March 13 and extends throughApril.

But before that comes Saturday, whenpatrons can say a hearty “Prost!” and lift aglass to Village Brauhaus’ first year.

Hope Nelson is the author of “Classic Restaurantsof Alexandria” and owns the Kitchen Recessionistablog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Emailher any time at [email protected].

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The Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit runs from March 6-29 atDel Ray Artisans Gallery in Alexandria.

Tell Me a StoryMarch 6-29, Opening reception Friday, March 6 from 7-9 p.m. At Del Ray Arti-

sans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Have you ever looked at a pieceof art and your imagination immediately starts to wander? Narrative art tells a story,either as a moment in an ongoing story or as a sequence of events unfolding overtime. A picture is worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Story will take you on animaginative journey. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Sat-urdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, andaccessible. For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits orcontact the curator Lesley Hall ([email protected]) or Director of CuratingBrittany Gabel ([email protected]).

The Alexandria All City High School Art Exhibition hostedby the Convergence Arts Initiative returns thru March 28.

Student Art ExhibitNow thru March 28, At the Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alex-

andria. The Alexandria All City High School Art Exhibition hosted by theConvergence Arts Initiative returns now thru March 28 for its fifth year. 2020’sexperience will feature over 90 Alexandria high school students representing sixhigh schools including public, private, and independent spanning over 10 differ-ent mediums of art. Returning for 2020’s collaborative event are students fromBishop Ireton, Episcopal High School, T.C. Williams, St. Stephen’s and St. AgnesSchool, Commonwealth Academy, and The Howard Gardner School.

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2:30 p.m: United States Air Force Stringsperform in Robert H. SmithAuditorium.

Winter Witch Hazel Hunt. 10-11:30a.m. At Green Spring Gardens, 4603Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Celebrate Green Spring’s 50th

anniversary with a garden tourfeaturing the park’s signature shrub.This docent-led tour will showcaseGreen Spring Gardens’ nationally-accredited witch hazel collectionfeaturing more than 200 specimensthat bloom from fall through March.After the tour, warm up in theHistoric House with hot drinks. Costis $15 per person. Call 703-642-5173or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring.

A Complicated Hospitality. 10 a.m.to noon. At Gadsby’s TavernMuseum, 134 N. Royal Street,Alexandria. Cost is $15 per person;$12 GTMS/Volunteer. Through thestories, experiences, and archivaltraces of those enslaved by JohnGadsby, consider how the nuances ofurban slavery expand ourunderstanding of slavery andAlexandria. Purchase tickets atalexandriava.gov/shop.

From Slavery to Concert Hall.12:30 p.m. At Duncan BranchLibrary, 2501 Commonwealth Ave.,Alexandria. Learn about how formerenslaved people inspired the worldthrough music, theater, art anddance.

George Washington Symposium. 1-4 p.m. At George WashingtonMasonic National Memorial. Thetheme of the 2020 GeorgeWashington Symposium is “GeorgeWashington’s Construction of theUnited States Capitol.” The GeorgeWashington Symposium is heldannually on Washington’s birthday toprovide the public with enlighteningcontemporary research on the life ofGeorge Washington. Admission isfree. Visit www.GWMemorial.org.

Alexandria’s Big Band WinterBash. 4-5 p.m. At Del Ray UnitedMethodist Church, 100 East WindsorAve., Alexandria. Hear hits by thebiggest stars of the last 100 years inAlexandria’s Free Roaring 2020 BigBand Winter Bash. You’ll enjoy“Crocodile Rock,” “Proud Mary,” “ItDon’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t GotThat Swing,” “Hoop-Dee-Doo,” plussongs from The Beatles, FrankSinatra, Glenn Miller, Andy Williams,and The Osborne Brothers.Performing will be the AlexandriaCitizens Swing Band. Bring thewhole family for a fun afternoon.Free tickets available at: https://bigbandbash.eventbrite.com

Hunt for Flying Squirrels. 4:30-6p.m. At Huntley Meadows Park, 3701Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. At the“Family Woodcock Walk” at HuntleyMeadows Park, listen for the call ofthe male woodcock and hopefully seehis amazing courtship display andflight. Be ready for an approximately1.5-mile walk on uneven terrain, anddon’t forget to bring a flashlight. Thisevent is designed for family membersage 6 to adult; cost is $8 per person.Children must be accompanied by aregistered adult. Call 703-768-2525or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows

Annual Washington’s BirthdayGala. 5-10 p.m. At GeorgeWashington Masonic NationalMemorial. Formal (white tieoptional). Reception at 5 p.m.Entertainment in the MemorialTheater at 6:30 p.m. Banquet in thememorial’s Grand Masonic Hall at7:30 p.m. The presentation of theGeorge Washington Memorial Awardwill take place during the banquet.Tickets are $200. Reservations arerequired. To purchase tickets, visitwww.GWMemorial.org or call 703-683-2007.

SUNDAY/FEB. 23Royal Manners Lecture and Tea. 1-

3 p.m. At Green Spring Gardens,4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Hear about codes of diplomaticdecorum and dictates of British royalprotocol, past and present. Learn thecomplex rules of etiquette to followwhen in the presence of royalty andthe surprising rules the royals mustfollow as well. The cost is $36 for theprogram and tea; $15 for theprogram only. Call 703-941-7987 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring.

George Washington’s AlexandriaTour. 2-3:30 p.m. At 101 N. UnionStreet, Alexandria. Explore historicOld Town Alexandria as GeorgeWashington knew it! This 90-minuteguided walking tour will explore sitesassociated with Washington and hisclosest colleagues, including JohnFitzgerald’s warehouse, Captain’sRow, Gentry Row, the Apothecaryshop, Ramsay House, Market Square,the Carlyle House, Wise’s Tavern,Duvall Tavern, Gadsby’s Tavern, andWashington’s townhouse. The tourbegins behind the Torpedo Factory’ssouth entrance, in front of Vola’sDockside Grill. Free No reservationsrequired. Offered by the Office ofHistoric Alexandria. Contact 703-599-4010 or [email protected].

Walking with Washington Tour.2:15 – 4:15 p.m. At Christ Churchportico entrance, 118 N. WashingtonSt., Alexandria. Led by an old-lineVirginian with family stories aboutWashington, our 18c. action hero,this tour in his chosen hometownfocuses on his character and values,and significant people and events inhis life and American history wherethey occurred. Stops at ChristChurch, “Light-Horse” Harry Leehouse, Gadsby’s Tavern, DuvallTavern, Wise’s Tavern, Bank ofAlexandria, Carlyle House andMarket Square. Reservations notrequired. Free. Recommended forages 10 and above. Contact:[email protected]

“Deej” Film. 4 p.m. At Beth El HebrewCongregation, 3830 Seminary Road,Alexandria. Free. Beth El Hebrew andAgudas Achim Congregations are co-sponsoring a presentation of theacclaimed film “Deej” as part of the2020 ReelAbilities Film Festival ofNorthern Virginia, which is poweredby the Jewish Community Center ofNorthern Virginia. This inspiringdocumentary tells the story of anonverbal young man on the autismspectrum, his transition from highschool to college, and the obstacles toinclusion that he confronts. RSVP at

Brown Paper Tickets: https://deej.bpt.me

Vote Common Good. 7-8:30 p.m. AtMt. Vernon Presbyterian Church,2001 Sherwood Hall Lane,Alexandria. Local Vote CommonGood Rallies are part of the

Faith, Hope, & Love for a Change onElection Day National Bus Tour. Ablend of rally, revival, party, andpolitical meeting our events aredesigned for people of all ages,political leanings, and faith interests.The merry band of musicians, poets,speakers, activists, candidates, andother common-do-gooders invite youto join us. Visit the website:votecommongood.com

MONDAY/FEB. 24Walk on the Spy Side. 2-3:30 p.m. At

Huntley Meadows Park, 3701Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Strollthe less-visited side of HuntleyMeadows Park to uncover a history ofspies and espionage. Learn how theCold War struggle between the U.S.and the former Soviet Union shapedHuntley and the Fairfax County weknow today. The “Secrets, Spies,Sputniks and Huntley” programincludes a 2.4-mile walk over flatterrain. Cost is $9 per person. Meetat the park’s South Kings Highwayentrance. Call 703-768-2525.

Spring Lawn Care. 7-8:30 p.m. AtBeatley Library, 5005 Duke Street,Alexandria. Learn what you can donow to improve and manage yourlawn to make it a moreenvironmentally friendly, lessresource intensive part of your homegarden. They will discuss the besttypes of grasses for the area, specificspringtime turf managementpractices, nutrient management andsoil testing, and basic pest anddisease management. This class isoffered by Extension MasterGardeners. Free. Advance registrationrequested at mgnv.org. Call 703-228-6414 or email [email protected]

Historic Beulah Baptist Church.7:15 p.m. At Barrett Branch Library,717 Queen Street, Alexandria.Beulah’s pastor, Rev. QuardricosDriskell, will share the deep and richhistory of this important Alexandrianinstitution.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 26Hidden in Stars: Celebrating

Women in Science. 3:30 p.m. AtDuncan Branch Library, 2501Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria.Help celebrate the opening ofWomen’s History Month. They’retaking to the stars and talking about

the achievements of women inengineering and space.

Life Drawing Session. 6:30-9:30p.m. At Del Ray Artisans Gallery inthe Colasanto Center, 2704 MountVernon Ave., Alexandria. Open LifeDrawing Session with a long pose.Nude models. 3-hour sessions. Visitwww.DelRayArtisans.org.

”Our Beloved” — Tribute to ToniMorrison. 7 p.m. At Beatley CentralLibrary, 5005 Duke Street,Alexandria. Through song, spokenword and music, Liberated Muse ArtsGroup gives tribute to the legendarygenius of master writer ToniMorrison.

THURSDAY/FEB. 27SCSC & RSVP. 1:30-2:30 p.m. At Gerry

Hyland Government Center, 8350Richmond Highway, Alexandria.Shepherd’s Center of South County,SCSC and Retired Seniors VolunteerProgram, RSVP will host a seminaron volunteer opportunities in SouthCounty. Join us to learn about fun,convenient and meaningful ways tocontribute to your community. Free.Visit the website: https://www.scscva.org/

Family Movie Night. 6:30 p.m. AtBurke Branch Library, 4701 SeminaryRoad, Alexandria. Wonder tells theheartwarming story of AugustPullman, a boy with facial differenceswho enters the fifth grade, going toelementary school for the first time.Rated PG.

Struggles of African-AmericanSoldiers. 7 p.m. At The Athenaeum,201 Prince Street, Alexandria. Incelebration of Black History Month,the Proprietor of Manumission TourCompany, John Chapman, will lead aconversation on the struggles ofAfrican-American soldiers as theyfought for their rights to be buried inthe soldier’s cemetery. When theAlexandria National Cemetery wasbegun in 1862, only white soldierswere eligible to be buried there, eventhough it was yards away fromL’Ouverture Hospital, a Civil Warhospital for African-Americansoldiers. By the end of the Civil War,there were over 200 graves of U.S.Colored Troops that had integratedinto the cemetery.

CAC-GALA. 7-10 p.m. At Old Dominion

John McCrary conducts the Blessed Sacrament FestivalChoir and Orchestra.

Blessed Sacrament FestivalFriday/Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. At Blessed Sacrament Church, 1427 W. Braddock Road,

Alexandria. Blessed Sacrament Festival Choir and Orchestra will performBeethoven’s stirring Mass in C and Mozart’s cantata, Davide Penitente. Soloists aremembers of the Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera. Receptionat intermission. Free-will offering at the door. For more information, contact par-ish music director John McCrary, Call 703-998-6100 ext. 103.

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Boating Safety Classes will begin Saturday, Feb. 22 inAlexandria.

Boating Safety ClassesSaturday/Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Washington Farm United Methodist

Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Alexandria. The one-day class will be taught by ex-perienced Flotilla 25-08 (Mount Vernon) instructors with the U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary. Future classes are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, and July 18. Toenroll in a class contact Ted Caliga at [email protected]. Newcomers and ex-perienced boaters alike are also encouraged to explore the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s“Welcome to the Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Web Site” (http://wow.uscgaux.info) to obtain free boating safety tools and materials.

Outfitting the Men of Fort Ward will take place Feb. 22 atFort Ward Museum in Alexandria.

Outfitting the Men of Fort WardSaturday/Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock

Road, Alexandria. Museum interpreters in Union uniform will present on-going talksabout the clothing, military accessories and equipment typical of the Federal unitswho were stationed at Fort Ward throughout the Civil War. Hands-on reproduc-tion items, intricately detailed model soldiers, and original objects on exhibit willbe featured. For more information, call Fort Ward Museum at 703-746-4848, orvisit www.fortward.org.


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Entertainment

Brave Spirits Theatre at the Lab at Convergence presents “The King’s Shadow” nowthrough April 19.

“The King’s Shadow”Now thru April 19, 8 p.m. At The Lab at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. In this season, Shakespeare’s

Histories: “The King’s Shadow” runs January 2nd - April 19th, 2020; “Richard the Second” runs January 2 - April 18, 2020;“Henry the Fourth, Part 1” runs January 30 - April 18, 2020; “Henry the Fourth, Part 2” runs now thru April 19, 2020; and“Henry the Fifth” runs March 12 - April 19, 2020. These plays follow the troubled passing of the English crown from thephilosopher King Richard II, to the conqueror King Henry IV, to his rogue son, Prince Hal. With his father’s deeds loomingover him, Hal indulges in a reckless adolescence that tarnishes his reputation. But when the time comes to rule, Hal musttake control of how history will remember him, unite his country, and become the legendary King Henry V. Tickets are $35.Contact [email protected] or www.bravespiritstheatre.com.

Calendar

Arts on the Horizon presents “By the Seashore” fromMarch 20 to April 4.

“By the Seashore”March 20 to April 4, Wednesdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 11:30

a.m. At the Convergence Main Building, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. “By theSeashore” takes us on a magical journey to a place children love to visit — thebeach! Young audience members are invited to explore all the amazing things wefind on the shore, in the ocean, and in the sky; from birds and fish, to sand andwater, and everything in-between. Using an imaginative mix of puppetry, move-ment, and sound, this sensory-filled production is specifically designed for babiesand young toddlers.

Tickets are $8. Discounts for groups and active duty military families are avail-able. Purchase tickets here: http://www.artsonthehorizon.org/by-the-seashore-2020 or call 571-549-1270.

Boat Club, 200 Strand Street,Alexandria. The 11th Annual CACGALA benefits the Center forAlexandria’s Children, the City’s onesafe place for the prevention,investigation and treatment of childabuse. Its Learn & PlayGroups forchildren ages 0-5 years utilizes acurriculum designed to circumventabuse by helping parents, childrenand caregivers build connectionswithin the community. The Centersupports abused children on theirpath to healing, while promotingstrong, stable families. It servesmore than 1,000 children andfamilies annually. Honorees includeMary Hale, Inova Health SystemFACT Director, who will receive TheOutstanding Dedication toAlexandria’s Children Award for hercommitment to the safety and well-being of Alexandria’s children andBrooke Sydnor Curran, Founder andCEO of RunningBrooke, who willreceive The Champion for ChildrenAward for her dedication to theempowerment and wellness ofAlexandria’s children and families.Tickets are $175/person. Visit thewebsite: http://bit.ly/34nQlsJ Formore information, go towww.centerforalexandriaschildren.org

NOVA Children’s Concert. 7:30-9:30p.m. At The Rachel M. SchlesingerConcert Hall, 4915 East CampusRoad, Alexandria. The NOVAAlexandria Music Departmentpresents its free Annual Children’sConcert featuring the NOVA bandand students from local elementaryand middle schools. Programselections will include: March of theResistance from Star Wars: The ForceAwakens by John Williams,Excursions for Trumpet and Band byBruce Broughton, Concerto forClarinet by Artie Shaw and the worldpremiere of Le’oria, the City of Musicby NOVA student Nathan Pereda.Visit the website: blogs.nvcc.edu/almusic/

FRIDAY/FEB. 28Beau Soir Ensemble Concert. 7

p.m. At The Athenaeum, 201 PrinceStreet, Alexandria. Tickets $15.Known for their exciting performancestyle and diverse programming, theirconcert will feature “Serenade” by

Ludwig Beethoven in honor of his250th birthday. The Beau SoirEnsemble’ will also play a TrioSonate by J.S. Bach and some Irishmusic.


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And so, what happens next? There’s calm and then there’s an eventual storm. The storm to which I refer is what will happen after the March 2nd meeting with my endocrinologist when she will assess and determine the next step in my post-thyroidectomy treatment. Presumably, in conjunction with my oncologist, a coordinated plan will be implemented for treating my two cancers. I can’t imagine however, that being treated for two cancers, simultaneously, will be easier than being treated for one. And I doubt, although I don’t know, that one medicine will be recommended for the treatment of both my non-small cell lung cancer and my thyroid can-cer. We’ll know soon enough.

In the interim, I intend to acknowledge and appreciate how easy these next few weeks will be. No appointments with doctors, no diagnos-tic scans, no procedures, no medicine - and no side effects, and no lab work other than as needed, to measure my calcium and magnesium levels and any other thyroid-related effects. Moreover, I am free to come and go as I please. And it does please me. Because I’ve earned it. I deserve it and I’m going to bask in it. You think being a cancer patient under constant treatment - for nearly 11 years is in any way amusing? Hardly. I make fun of it to make light of it. Oth-erwise, the weight of it would crush me. And even though my father always said I had broad shoulders, I’m always fearful that the next result

back. After all, I’m only human.But for now, February 9, as I sit and write, I

am three weeks and one day to my next reckon-ing. And since it’s early days yet to know what life will be like after that March 2nd appoint-ment (radiation and/or chemotherapy possibly), I will try to be blissfully ignorant and not think too much how easy and unencumbered my life is at the present. As a cancer patient, ceding control where you can and securing it where you thought you couldn’t are keys to manag-ing expectations and minimizing aggravation. Unfortunately, there is no one key that unlocks all doors. And there are plenty of doors, and plenty of doctors too, and plenty of fear waiting for one of your doctors to walk through any of these doors to deliver the results from your most recent cancer-related whatever.

None of which concerns me right now, or rather it shouldn’t. And if there’s any port in this

-cally, magically, unexpectedly, I should jump at the chance. I am reminded of a conversation I had with my oncologist years ago when I experi-enced a similar interval between treatment. The medicine I was on had stopped working so we needed to start another, another with unknown

-gested that since I felt good, perhaps we should delay the beginning of the next infusion and that I should take that trip I had always dreamed of because I might never feel this good again. I didn’t then and I won’t now. When I jump how-ever, I can barely get off the ground.

I haven’t exactly been presented this time, with this kind of do-before-you-die opportunity, but there is an erie familiarity to my circum-stances. And though I’ve been down this road

to what kind of twists and turns await. The last thing a cancer diagnosis provides is a guarantee. Actually, that’s wrong. A cancer diagnosis does provide a guarantee: that there are no guaran-tees. And so, as I prepare for the next phase of my life, the one that begins 11 years after being diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV and being given a 13 month to two-year prognosis to boot, I will quote the late, great Satchel Paige: “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.”

One Step Forward, Hopefully Not Two

Steps Backward

Opinion

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The Other Alexandriament for women in general.

This year marks the 100th year anniver-sary of the 19th Amendment. We shouldstop and think about the many women whofought to get this Amendment passed so allwomen can have the right to vote.

For the Dorsey women, their descendantsstill live in the area among the Lyles, Beckleyand Dorsey families.

Char McCargo Bah is a published author,freelance writer, independent historian,genealogist and a Living Legend of Alexan-dria. She maintains two blogs, http://www.theotheralexandria.com and http://www.findingthingsforu.com.

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Letters

may not have been necessary had driverscomplied with the 25 mph speed limit.

Unfortunately the previous design (twothrough lanes in each direction) did notnaturally encourage driving at the postedspeed.

The new Seminary Road configurationcreates the conditions for drivers to com-ply with the speed limit. As such it makes ita much safer and more enjoyable road todrive, walk, cycle and live on.

Eileen BoettcherAlexandria

Too ImperiousAfter reading city manager Jinks justifi-

cation of the process whereby city agenciesplanned and executed the alteration ofSeminary Road, I was again reminded thatwe need a new city manager. For whateverreason, he’s become too imperious and de-fensive to serve in that capacity any longer.

It was easy to dismiss his long article pub-lished in this newspaper last week defend-ing his administration’s handling of thecostly Seminary Road alterations. ... WhatI took away from it is that he’s tone deaf.

He is comporting himself as a Dear Leaderwho tells us what we need and then spendsour money to gold-plate it. He is not re-sponding to what we want. He has forgot-ten that he’s the public servant; we’re thepublic he serves. He does what we want himto do; not the other way ‘round.

Hopefully, the next city manager will en-sure city employees are responding to apublic need before seeking council approvalto spend our money. Maybe they mightdeign to return phone calls from concernedcitizens. Or not be frightened to tell thetruth (e.g., Karig matter). Or force citizensto seek legal redress (e.g., Justice Blackhouse). Or stop placing developers’ needsabove ours (e. g., spending years and mil-lions of our tax dollars to obtain Federalapproval to destroy a wetland with a metrostation to allow the optimal site — a nearbydryland — to be developed)

Replacing Jinks and his deputy, and es-tablishing a Ward form of governmentwould greatly enable the ability of our pub-lic servants to stop surprising us with whatthey are doing with our money and, instead,first learn what we want.

Jimm RobertsAlexandria


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