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How can bees serve as a learning tool for those with physical and intellectual disabilities? Dan Price, founder of the Reston-based non-profit Sweet Virginia, has the answer. “Honeybees make a great vehicle to show some of the interconnectedness of nature – like a big Swiss watch,” Price said during an Oct. 22 grant presentation sponsored by the Warren G. Stambaugh Foundation and hosted by John Marshall Bank in Courthouse. Sweet Virginia was among eight organizations receiving grants ranging from $1,200 to $10,000 from the Arlington-based foundation, which supports those with disabilities. The funds for Sweet Virginia will be used to develop an observation hive that everyone, including those in wheelchairs, can enjoy. Garnering nearly $5,000 was the Stroke Comeback Center, a Vienna-based organization that provides support services to stroke survivors who have finished formal physical rehabilitation but do not yet have fully returned functionality. The funding will support a much-needed computer upgrade, said Cressida McKean, who chairs the organization’s board of directors. “This grant will really help us in the realm of technology, to help us improve our processes tremendously,” she said. The Stambaugh Foundation takes its name from Del. Warren Stambaugh (D-
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Dan Price, founder of the non-profit Sweet Virginia, speaks to former Arlington County Treasurer Frank O’Leary during a presentation of grants by the Warren G. Stambaugh Memorial Foundation, held Oct. 22 at John Marshall Bank in Courthouse.
49th), the author of the Virginians with Disabilities Act, which later was used as the model for the Americans with Disabilities Act. The latter legislation is 25 years old in 2015; the former hit the 30-year anniversary this year. Stambaugh died unexpectedly of heart problems in 1999 at the age of 46. His friends and political associates quickly formed the foundation in his memory. “He lives on,” said former Arlington Treasurer Frank O’Leary, a close friend and political ally. O’Leary said Stambaugh’s friends felt “what Warren did, what he stands for, shouldn’t end with his death.” Since its in-
ception, the foundation has distributed a quarter-million dollars, including $50,000 this year. A grant for just over $4,000 will help the Wintergreen Adaptive Sports program in Lovingston, Va., continue training and certification of its volunteer staff who work with military personnel and others who have lost limbs but want to learn to ski. The funding, while modest, “will go a long way,” said Davis Shreve, the organization’s executive director. It’s the type of grant O’Leary said the foundation focuses on, since the results have an impact in the near term. “We really like those projects . . . that
you know are doing good immediately,” he said. “The ones we like best are really tangible.” Foundation president David Bell, a former clerk of the Circuit Court and another longtime friend and ally of Stambaugh, said the grant process is rigorous, with screeners spending hours grading each submission on a variety of criteria. The foundation attempts to keep at least $100,000 in the bank, but recent disbursements may send it below that threshold. A fund-raiser is likely to take place in early 2016 to top up the coffers. For information on the foundation, see the Web site at www.wgsmf.org.
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Exhibition of Photos Helps Celebrate Diversity of the Columbia Pike Corridor SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
There are about 5,000 Virginians who can trace their ancestry back before the Jamestown colonists of 1607, meaning the remaining 7,995,000 or so residents of the commonwealth are either immigrants or descendants of them. That point was driven home Oct. 17, as a photo exhibition – “Living Diversity” – featuring the works of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project was unveiled at a new ground-floor gallery at Arlington Mill Community Center. “It’s been an amazing ride, and hopefully it will not end,” said Paula Endo, who in 2004 conceived the effort to document the changing face of Columbia Pike through photographs. “It was a long time ago,” Endo recalled of the effort, which brought her together in a collaboration with her husband, Todd, and Lloyd Wolf. The first meeting to discuss the project began at a restaurant not far from the site of the current exhibition. “We were talking about the wonder of Arlington as represented by Columbia Pike – the excitement, the life, the diversity just sucked us all in, and we started photographing.” The exhibition, sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development, features 51 works by Endo, Wolf, Duy Tran, Xang Mimi Ho and Aleksandra Lagkueva. (“We’re kind of a diverse group in ourselves,” Wolf noted. “We didn’t have to go looking for diversity. It’s who we were.”) Many of the photographs also are part of the recently published book, “Living Diversity,” which chronicles the group’s efforts to capture a Columbia Pike corridor that has been filled with several generations of a variety of immigrants. “This is the new face of America,” noted County Board Vice Chairman Walter
“Woman at Blues Festival,” a photo by Lloyd Wolf, is among the 51 photographs on display as part of the “Living Diversity” exhibition at Arlington Mill Community Center.
Tejada. The effort long has had the support of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, which pressed to use the community-center space (initially designed for a retail or restaurant space) to showcase the artwork. “We have been trying for a very long time,” said Takis Karantonis, executive director of the revitalization organization. “We are very, very happy.” All five County Board members attended the event. “Isn’t it wonderful to see these faces and the stories that go with them?” County Board Chairman Mary Hynes said. Also on hand was Chris Zimmerman,
who “laid the foundation for this facility,” said board member John Vihstadt, who last year succeeded Zimmerman. Tran, who began taking photos on Columbia Pike as a teen, said the photographs tell only a part of the story of the subjects. “I feel blessed to meet these people and hear their stories,” he said. As for Columbia Pike itself? It is “a place that is not only beautiful, but filled with strength,” Ho said. Copies of the artwork are available for purchase to support ongoing efforts of the photographers to document the corridor. For information, call the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization at (703) 8922776.
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The six-year-old national “little library” movement has another Arlington location. A Little Free Library opened Oct. 27 in the 1700 block of North Veitch Street, part of a collaboration between a local resident and the AHC Inc. housing organization. The new mini-library offers books to share from a free-standing wooden box. “Colonial Village West has been a great neighbor. I thought a Little Free Library would be a great way to continue to build our community while supporting literacy and love of books,” said Lynn Borton, who Continued on Page 20
Local students were among those celebrating the “Little Free Library” opening on Oct. 27.
Arlington government officials are querying the public to gauge if there is renewed interest in movCOUNTY ing ahead with the Long Bridge NOTES stalled Park aquatics and fitness facility. The survey can be found at http://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/parksopen-space/long-bridge-park/long-bridgepark-project-survey/. Those who participate are first asked whether they support going forward with the aquatics/fitness facility. Those responding in the affirmative are then asked what features they would like to see, from various kinds of pools and diving wells to a gym to community rooms. “Iconic architecture” and “advanced energy-efficient systems” are also among the choices. Those voting are allowed to make three choices out of 11 options. Then-County Manager Barbara Donnellan in 2013 put the aquatics-center project on hold after construction and potential operational costs ballooned out of control and the project became (along with the Columbia Pike streetcar, Artisphere and pricey bus stops) a political football and symbol of County Board extravagance. Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz announced over the summer that staff would be taking another look at the idea. Park Staffers Work to Enliven Four Mile Run Corridor with Flowers: A stretch
of South Four Mile Run Drive in Shirlington is expected to be awash in colorful daffodils next spring, courtesy staff of the county government’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Staff volunteers gathered Oct. 27 to plant 10,000 daffodils adjacent to the bike path that runs alongside the roadway. The planting effort was part of a desire by staff of the department to take a more active role in the community. “Pretty much every full-time staff person, no matter what their position in the department, came together to make Arlington beautiful for generations to come,” said Susan Kalish, a spokesman for the department. The hope is that there will not simply be a massive bloom next spring, but that the bulbs will naturally divide over the summer, providing more flowers each succeeding year, Kalish said. County to Collect Blankets, Coats for Syrian Refugees: The Arlington County government again will participate in a blanket- and coat-collection to support refugees from the civil war in Syria. The effort, which will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5, is part of a regionwide effort of local governments. In Arlington, blankets and new or gently used coats will be accepted at the Courthouse Plaza branch library and Arlington Mill Community Center. For information, see the Web site at http://helpsyrianrefugees.us.
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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To students and staff at Patrick Henry Elementary, for being named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. (Yes, this happened more than a month ago, but we have been using this space for political endorsements and are just now getting back to other matters.) In the last dozen years, only three Arlington schools have been so honored, so it’s a big accolade. Students, teachers, parents and all those involved in school life deserve to be rightly proud. THUMBS UP: To Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, for getting it right in a recent advisory opinion related to fines for those who pass stopped school buses.
A bit of background: Arlington was one of the Virginia localities that earlier this year moved forward in hiring a contractor to install the cameras on school buses, to catch and penalize those who recklessly pass buses that are stopped with their flashing red lights on. Seemed like a reasonable solution to us at the time. But Herring, whose office was asked to formally look into it, concluded that while the General Assembly had given permission to install the cameras, it had not authorized localities to collect revenue from tickets unless officers hand-deliver those tickets, rather than the far more sensible route of mailing them out. And under the Dillon Rule (hello, old friend), if the General Assembly doesn’t authorize it, the localities can’t do it.
Yes, it sounds very arcane, almost silly, and yes, we hope state legislators this coming year provide the power for local governments to reasonably enforce the tickets. But we also wish to praise the admirable amount of restraint from the attorney general in bowing to legislative supremacy; at times since he took office in 2014, Herring seems to have used his office in an effort to variously skirt, ignore and usurp the authority and will of the General Assembly. So this opinion makes for a nice change, even if it is one that proves unfortunate until legislators close the loophole. We hope the General Assembly will act appropriately in giving localities the powers they need to move forward on collecting fines, and will levy a Thumbs Down if not.
Affordable-Housing Issue a Prime Example of How County Board Members Don’t Scrutinize Side-Effects Editor: This letter responds to your article “Candidates Split, Spar over Affordable Housing” from the Sept. 17 Sun Gazette. It is clear that the Affordable Housing Master Plan, even though now adopted, was going to be an issue in the campaign. That’s good, it should have been – it’s a huge ask from county resources into the distant future. It’s been developed in the hothouse atmosphere of a group of advocates, only lately coming into view for the larger group of voters. I expected it to be gaveled through in the County Board’s September meeting by our legacy-hungry lame ducks, and it deserves more scrutiny than it has gotten so far. That said, some issues which were raised in the Democratic primary campaign do not appear in this story, and since Sun Gazette coverage is generally pretty good, that suggests they were missing in the debate at Civic Federation. Andrew Schneider, Bruce Wiljanen and James Lander all raised issues in their primary campaigns that still seem important to me, and I hate to see them get lost in the
scrum. Mr. Lander pointed out that we are asking an enormous amount of effort from our County Board members if they are to do the job right, and we are paying them less than half of what a federal GS-14 makes, nothing like what it takes to raise a family and buy a dwelling here. This has consequences: Being a board member becomes a job you can only take on if you live the life of a mendicant monk, or have other sources of income. Result is that we tend to get members who are pensioners, or supported spouses, or trustafarians. Worst, we can get folks whose day-job bosses are interested in the results of board deliberations. Mr. Schneider based his campaign very heavily on the idea of “One Arlington.” In addition to generally invoking goodwill and unity, he said it is extremely important to ensure that everyone is listened to in finding our way forward. I see that as particularly useful in thinking about the County Board majority’s tendency in recent years to identify a goal and a mechanism that it wants, to look to a sort
of Potemkin advisory group stacked with advocates of the desired goal/mechanism, then to claim to the wider community that the result from that group validates their preference – it’s the Arlington Way! Mr. Wiljanen (I should say here that I was one of the 687 Wiljanen voters) said “. . . by far the most underrepresented group of people in Arlington is the ordinary working family . . . unable to participate in the inner workings of local government . . . we have many groups working tirelessly to get their agenda heard . . . the biggest group of citizens we rarely hear from, by far, is the great majority of Arlington residents who never lobby for any special treatment from the county government . . .” Wiljanen saw the problem that the people who can go to interminable meetings get their policy preferences made into county policy, others are ignored. This point was very well made, as well, in a letter to the editor of May 13 from Shannon Rhodes “Arlington civic engagement should not be limited to just those who have time.” Dave Schutz Arlington
Editor: One large rifle and many handguns were worn by people attending the McLean Citizens Association meeting earlier this month. I was shocked to see this, and am afraid the relocated gun shop in McLean will be
bringing this element to our peaceful, safe community soon. Many of these people were not McLean residents, and I am sure these outsiders to McLean will be bringing and buying and selling their weapons daily – a few feet from our children at Franklin Sherman El-
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civic associations along the corridor. For a complete schedule of events, see the Web site at http://projects.arlingtonva. us/plans-studies/land-use/lee-highway/. County Board Members Make Appointments: County Board members on Oct. 20 made the following appointments to local boards and commissions: Peter Maier was reappointed to the Civil Service Commission. Charles Fletcher, Jim Pebley, Jacqueline Snelling and Kim Klingler were reappointed to the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission. Courtney Reeve and Lisa Anderson were appointed to the Out of School Time Advisory Commission. Christopher Forinash was reappointed to the Planning Commission. Barbara McDuffie was appointed to the Rosslyn Business Improvement District board of directors. Kristin Clegg was appointed to the Tenant Landlord Commission.
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clearly is cooling – as it does nearly every year around this time. Average prices, too, tend to decline over the autumn-winter period before picking up in the spring. “My motivated sellers are expressing some concern this month that if they don’t sell in October, there is a good chance they will have to wait until the spring,” said Christine Richardson, a Weichert agent in Great Falls. For the first nine months of the year across Northern Virginia, sales have totaled 15,958 – up 10.3 percent from a year before – while the average sales price of $559,081 is up 1.6 percent. Total sales volume for the January-to-September period was $8.92 billion, up 12 percent from $7.96 billion during the same time frame in 2014. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. D.C., Inner Core Post Solid September: The District of Columbia and its inner suburbs saw their strongest September in real estate since 2006, even as the market continues is annual shift to the less busy autumn and winter months. Sales across the D.C. inner core totaled 4,117 in September, up 15.5 percent from a year before, according to figures reported Oct. 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing. Coupled with slightly higher average sales prices, the market saw total sales volume up more than $330 million from a year before, standing at $2.03 billion in September. (Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Alexandria in Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.) The average sales price of all homes that went to closing during the month was $493,000, up 3.6 percent from $476,119. Single-family homes saw the lowest increase in average prices, up 0.17 percent to $576,843. The figures come as the market makes its pivot toward the more dormant five or six months of each selling year. Sales declined 8.8 percent from August to September, while median prices were down 2.7 percent – both fairly normal occurrences. The number of homes on the market at the end of the month stood at 12,955, up 6.5 percent from a year before and giving those interested in purchasing before the arrival of next spring the chance to take their timeperusing prospective offerings. For the first nine months of the year, there have been 38,621 completed real estate transactions across the inner core,, up 10.5 percent from a year before. Januaryto-September increases are up in all jurisdictions and across all types of housing, said Elliott Eisenberg of RealEstate Business Intelligence. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. The Sun Gazette covers Arlington fairly and accurately. Other “local” news outlets give it their best shot, but only the Sun Gazette has the experience to ensure top coverage of the county.
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The Arlington Chamber of Commerce again in 2016 will press the General Assembly to restore taxing authority stripped by angry legislaPOLITICAL tors five sessions POTPOURRI before. In its recently adopted 2016 public-policy positions, the business organization “strongly champions” reinstatement of the 0.25-percent surcharge on hotel and motel stays, which was in effect for two decades and brought in about $1 million per year for local spending on tourism promotion. The Chamber policy paper called reinstatement of the taxing authority its top priority for the 60-day legislative session that opens in January. The “lack of a predictable stream of revenue to support the promotion of tourism directly harms Arlington businesses, especially our hospitality and retail members, as they compete for tourists and business travelers with Washington, D.C., and Maryland,” the business group noted. In 2011, irked by the Arlington County Board’s lawsuit on HOT lanes on Interstates 95 and 395, a bipartisan coalition of legislators in Richmond allowed the taxing authority to sunset without reinstating it. Efforts at resuscitating the taxing authority have come tantalizingly close – the General Assembly approved reauthorization in 2013 only to see it vetoed by Gov. McDonnell – but have not been successful. The county’s legislative delegation did not introduce legislation on the matter in the 2015 session. (Because it qualifies as a new tax, the measure requires a supermajority in each house to pass it and forward it to the governor. And because of the Arlington government’s reputation among legislators in Richmond, in recent years it has been the Chamber of Commerce, not the county government, taking the lead in lobbying lawmakers.) Much of the Chamber’s 2016 legislative package represents a continuation of previous positions, including calls for a regional approach to affordable-housing matters as
well as reiterating support for the so-called Dillon Rule, which concentrates Virginia’s political power in the state legislature. The business organization plans to respond to specific policy proposals from the County Board and School Board when they are made public closer to the end of the year. Beyer Takes Crown in Capitol Hill Spelling Bee: “Apostasy” – the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief – was the winning word in the 2015 National Press Club Spelling Bee. And the winner of the competition was spelled “B-e-y-e-r.” Freshman U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) took home the crown in a (mostly) friendly tournament pitting members of Congress vs. members of the media. “Strangely enough, the team of reporters – who spell words for a living – killed us,” noted Beyer, who nonetheless rose to the top of the individual rankings after 20 rounds. It’s a continuation of a theme of solid spelling by Virginians: The last time the competition was held, it was won by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). At a time when relations on Capitol Hill are strained among lawmakers not only of different parties, but within the parties themselves, the competition provided an outlet, Beyer said. “It was great fun to be part of a bipartisan, bicameral team working together to defeat a common enemy: the press,” Beyer said, hopefully tongue-in-cheek, via a press release. Del. Sullivan Featured at Democratic Breakfast: Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s breakfast series. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington. Sullivan in 2014 defeated Republican David Foster in a special election to succeed longtime Del. Bob Brink, who resigned to take a post in the McAuliffe administration. Sullivan was unopposed in the Nov. 3 election. Those attending the event are asked to bring cash for the communal check.
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Welfare League of Arlington’s overall successful-placement rate of 95 percent during the fiscal year ending in June exceeded the national average, and represents an increase from 76 percent in 2010. “Every day, we strive to protect vulnerable animals, as well as to find loving and permanent homes for all companion animals in our community,” organization president Neil Trent said in his 2015 annual report, recently sent to supporters. The percentage of animals that were adopted, returned to owners or transferred to other facilities was 96 percent for dogs, 94 percent for cats and 98 percent for small-companion animals. A total of 1,250 animals were adopted during the fiscal year. Trent noted that more than 500 volunteers “provide love, enrichment and exercise to animals during their stay” at the shelter. Those volunteers provided a cumulative 25,000 hours of service during the fiscal year. For information on the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and upcoming events, see the Web site at www.awla.org. FREE CLINIC DETAILS DATA FROM PAST YEAR: The Arlington Free Clinic
handled 8,817 medical visits from 1,611 individual patients during the fiscal year that ended in June, while bringing in more than 500 Arlington residents who previously did not have regular access to medical care. The figures are contained in the organization’s recently released annual report. As part of its 20th-anniversary celebration, the free clinic added an oralhealth program and wellness initiative. The organization also welcomed Nancy White as its new executive director, succeeding Nancy Pallesen, who had been with the clinic since its founding. The organization relied on nearly 700 volunteers providing more than 18,000 hours of service during the year. Total financial support during the year came from $2.8 million in cash contributions and $4.76 million in in-kind donations, with Virginia Hospital Center being the largest contributor.
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throughout the day, depending on location. For a list of schools taking part and other information on the program, see the Web site at www.apsva.us/page/2955. TRACT OF OLD-GROWTH TREES WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION: A 24-acre
tract of trees – some dating back two centuries – in Glencarlyn Park recently was recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network for its virginal nature and resultant contributions to the quality of life in Northern Virginia. The patch of land becomes just the fourth in Virginia to receive the designation of an Old Growth Forest. About 100 trees in the parcel are notable, including some believed to be saplings when the British burned the White House in 1814. And they are a rarity, indeed: Some of Arlington’s treescape was denuded for farming, while much that remained was razed by Union forces eager to prevent Confederate troops from having hiding places during the Civil War. Some of the trees – hickories and oaks – reach 100 feet in the sky. “We do not know why the area was never logged,” said Alonso Abugattas, natural-resources manager for the county government. “It may have been because of the rugged slope and the poor soils that would have made it unattractive for farming.” Interestingly, the tract in Glencarlyn Park is not the oldest of its kind in the county. A small area of Arlington National Cemetery contains even older specimens. ‘NOTABLE TREE’ NOMINATIONS SOUGHT: The Arlington Department of
Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for its 2015 Notable Tree Awards. The nomination deadline is Nov. 15. Trees eligible for consideration are those with great size of age; being an unusual species for the area; having historical interest; or having special interest to the neighborhood. For information, see the Web site at http://parks.arlingtonva.us and search “Notable Trees.” PLANNING MOVES FORWARD WITH ‘TURKEY TROT’: Planning has begun for
the 2015 Arlington Turkey Trot, which is expected to draw 5,000 runners on Thursday, Nov. 26 as the race reaches its 10th anniversary. The race begins at 8 a.m. at 3020 N. Pershing Drive. Proceeds from the event will benefit a number of nonprofit organizations, including the Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, Bridges to Independence, Doorways for Women and Families, and Linden Resources. Last year, more than $65,000 was raised through the event, founded by Christ Church of Arlington. The cost for runners is $35 for adults, $20 for youth ages 6 to 17 and free for children under 6. For information and registration, see the Web site at www.arlingtonvaturkeytrot.org. Your submissions are invited!
GOLF OUTING BENEFITS ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: The 19th
annual Community Cup Golf Classic, held Oct. 6 at Washington Golf & Country Club, raised more than $77,000 to support the Arlington Community Foundation. Eighty players competed under picture-perfect skies, with the winning foursome consisting of Wes Millar, Cullen Hitt, Brian Veith and Jeremiah Kayal of Hitt Contracting. Co-chairs of the golf tournament were Bart McKenzie of BB&T Bank and Joe McMahon Jr. of Ventera Corp. An additional $33,000 was raised in an accompanying tennis tournament sponsored by Long & Foster and chaired by Peggy Richardson. The combined $110,000 raised was a record. “Thanks to the generosity of the many people who donated their time and resources to make these events such a success, we can continue to make a significant difference in Arlington through our grant and scholarship programs and the management of charitable funds,” Arlington Community Foundation executive director Wanda Pierce said. LATEST CROP OF ‘CONNECT WITH KIDS’ AWARDEES ANNOUNCED: Four individ-
uals and a group will be honored with the fall 2015 Connect with Kids Champions award by the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families. Recipients will include Shari Benites, minority-achievement coordinator at Yorktown High School; Amie Heap, a volunteer with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Conor O’Rourke, an Extended Day aide with the county school system; Tobin Smith, a member of the Master Naturalists program; and volunteers at the Reading Connection. Benites and O’Rourke will be recognized at the Nov. 5 School Board meeting, while other recipients will be honored at the Nov. 17 County Board meeting. “Like the fall 2015 Champions, we can all find our own way to connect with kids,” Arlington School Board member Barbara Kanninen said. For information on the Connect with Kids Champions initiative, call Michael Swisher at (703) 228-1671 or e-mail mswish@arlingtonva.us. HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO LOOK AT THOSE WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR I:
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program of Clarendon United Methodist Church will present accordionist Silvia Eberly performing polka music on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the church, 606 North Irving St. Events begin with a brief worship service at noon, followed by a Thanksgiving-themed lunch ($5) at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1 p.m. The community is invited; reservations for the lunch are requested by calling the church office at (703) 527-8574. For information, see the Web site at www.morefaith.org. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper. Contact information is on Page 6.
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It took 50 rounds and the ability to correctly spell “felicific” – “causing happiness” – to make Jim Shea the three-time winner of the Arlington Cross-County Spelling Bee, held Oct. 7 at Lee Senior Center. Shea, 80, bested 85-year-old Tom Kerwin in a sudden-death tie-breaker to win the competition. It had been held only two times before (in 2010 and 2014), and Shea won each, as well. For his efforts in the 2015 competition, Shea was presented with a wooden trophy carved by residents of Lee Senior Center and presented by its director, Adriana Carr. The victory came 67 years after Shea, representing New York State, was runnerup in the National Spelling Bee, falling out of the competition only when he dropped an “o” where the “u” should have been in “dulcimer.” Kim Calvin of Canton, Ohio, spelled that word correctly, then spelled “onerous” to win the championship and a $500 prize. (In a twist of geographic fate, Calvin, who died in 2012, like Shea grew up elsewhere but ended up living most of his life in Arlington.) The 2015 Cross County Spelling Bee brought together a small but determined band of local residents, most of them meeting monthly to practice over the past year. As a sample of the words, Shea’s list included “distrainor,” “avoirdupois,” “metamorphosis,” “portmanteau” and “adjuration.” One of the prospective participants, Cathy Jamieson, gave up the chance to compete when a pronouncer was needed for the competition at the last minute. Jamiesen agreed to take on that role, and also supplied competitors with blue-and-white “Lee Center Bees” T-shirts, which will come in handy if the spellers opt to compete as a team in the Senior Olympics next year. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Shea earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, and it was in college that he met his wife, Jersey-born Phyllis Shea. After service in the U.S. Navy, Jim and Phyllis were married; they moved to Arlington in 1961 and saw their family expand to four children and nine grandchildren. (All reportedly are good spellers.) Working for the federal government, Jim Shea dealt with nuclear-safety and national-security issues before retiring in 1998. With the three victories in the local seniors’ competition, Shea may retire from competition at the local level. But he has his eyes on the AARP Senior Spelling Bee.
The Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington is holding a reunion of sorts, inviting all previous winners of its Man of the Year and Woman of the Year accolades to participate in a 75th-anniversary luncheon. The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Washington Golf & Country Club, beginning with a social period at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon.
In addition to presentation of the 2015 Man and Woman of the Year honors, previous recipients will receive a special recognition. Scott McCaffrey of the Sun Gazette will serve as keynote speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $35. To reserve a seat, call Inter-Service Club Council president Joseph Lott at (703) 625-6638 or e-mail joe@lottfamily.com.
The Inter-Service Club Council was established in 1940 to serve as a clearinghouse among the various service organizations in the county. Despite the challenges of retaining membership, Arlington service clubs each year give more than 100,000 hours of volunteer service and provide thousands of dollars in grants and support initiatives across the community.
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All APS Schools Win Full State Accreditation for 2015-16 SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
For the first time in five years, all of Arlington’s public schools have won full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education. Arlington Public Schools was one of 37 school districts out of 132 statewide that saw all its schools meet benchmark requirements based on test-score achievement, up from 22 school divisions fully accredited last year. Statewide results were announced Oct. 28. Arlington Superintendent Patrick Murphy praised students, teachers, school administrators and families for the achievement. “I am pleased to see the results of our continuous improvement, and know that all of our teachers and school lead-
ers are focusing on building on last year’s achievement to provide an excellent education for all our students,” he said. Arlington is one of only two school districts in Northern Virginia to see all schools fully accredited, sharing the status with the city of Falls Church. For a school to earn full accreditation, students must have pass rates of 75 percent on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in reading and writing, and a rate of at least 70 percent in mathematics, science and history tests taken toward the end of the 2014-15 school year. High schools must also meet state minimum requirements for graduation rates. A year ago, two Arlington schools – Drew Model and Kenmore Elementary – garnered only partial accreditation. Statewide, 78 percent of Virginia
schools, 1,414 out of 1,823, are fully accredited in 2015-16, up from 68 percent of schools a year before and the first percentage increase since 2010, when state officials began introducing higher performance requirements for schools. “Every school that earned full accreditation this year is another school that is better preparing its students for a lifetime of success,” Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton said in a statement accompanying the statewide results. The increase, however, comes with something of an asterisk attached: The 2014-15 school year was the first in which some students (those in grades 3 to 8) were able to retake SOL tests in several subjects if they failed the first time around. State education officials say the ability to take what they call “expedited” retakes improved pass rates by about four points on each test. In the new rankings, 13 schools statewide were denied accreditation, while nine new schools received provisional accreditation. Forty-nine schools, or 3 percent of the state total, are awaiting their final determination of accreditation status, with the remainder (338 schools) winning partial accreditation. State school officials this year are introducing a new ranking system for partiallyaccredited schools, which aims to more specifically explain how a school fell short. “The new ratings allow the state to be more precise in supporting schools,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said. “We are now able to differentiate schools that likely can [win full accreditation] doing
what they already are doing from schools that clearly require more support from the state,” Staples said. Complete data can be found on the Web site at www.doe.virginia.gov. School Board to Discuss Historic Status of ‘Stratford’ Parcel: Arlington School Board members on Nov. 5 will discuss the proposed historic designation for the Stratford site, where the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program currently resides. The county government’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) and county preservation staff have recommended giving the parcel, on Vacation Lane near Lee Highway, protected status. But others have voiced concern that doing so will prevent the school system from fully adapting the site for use as a communitybased middle school. School Board and HALRB members met Oct. 28 to discuss issues of concern. As of the morning of Nov. 2, the school system had not posted a staff recommendation on whether to support or oppose historic status. The Nov. 5 discussion is not likely to result in a vote that night on supporting or opposing historic-district status. At the meeting, School Board members also are expected to be updated on design plans for the middle school. Earlier this year, School Board members successfully fended off a proposal from HALRB members to grant historicdistrict status to a portion of the Wilson School site in western Rosslyn. County Board members, who have the final say in the matter, sided with the school system.
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First, the good news: Steady employment and economic growth, pentup demand, affordable home prices and attractive mortgage rates will keep the housing market on a gradual upward trend in 2016. And now, the bad news: Persistent headwinds related to shortages and availability of lots and labor, along with rising materials prices are impeding a more robust recovery. That was the conclusion of a recent construction-forecast webinar sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. While total U.S. employment of 142 million is above the previous peak set before the onset of the recession in 2008, job growth has been concentrated heavily in the service sector, which tends to pay lower wages. “This recovery is all about jobs,” said NAHB chief economist David Crowe. “If people can get good jobs that pay decent incomes, the housing market will continue to move forward.” While mortgage-interest rates are expected to rise over the near-term, averaging 4.5 percent in 2016 and 5.5 percent in 2017, Crowe said this is not expected to have an impact on the housing recovery. “As the economy gets better, job and wage growth should keep pace. So even though mortgage rates will rise, they will still be low by historical standards and very affordable.” In the Webinar, Crowe noted several factors that are hindering a more robust recovery. Citing an NAHB survey of its members, 61 percent of builders reported the cost and availability of labor was a significant problem – up from just 13 percent. Looking at home-buyer preferences, Trulia Housing Economist Ralph McLaughlin said that contrary to popular belief, Millennials prefer to own a home in the suburbs rather than rent in the cities. “Many believe that home buyers are bucking the trend of previous generations in that they want to live in urban areas and want to rent,” said McLaughlin. “What we are finding from our surveys is just the opposite.” However, an overwhelming majority of Millennials, who are still starting households and paying off college debt, say it will be at least two years before they are ready to buy. Roughly half of all Americans prefer to live in suburban areas, about a quarter prefer urban areas and just over 20 percent prefer rural areas.
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County Joblessness Ticks Up, Still Lowest in Virginia Arlington’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly from August to September, but the county remained the lone jurisdiction in Virginia with a jobless rate under 3 percent. September’s county jobless rate stood at 2.8 percent, up from 2.7 percent a month before and representing 141,153 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 4,012 seeking jobs. Figures were reported Oct. 28 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Total employment in the county was down about 1,700 from a month before, part of a regional and statewide trend that usually occurs as the economy transitions from mid-summer to autumn. Across Northern Virginia, there were 19,500 fewer people employed in the civilian workforce in September than August; statewide, it was 41,000, based on nonseasonally-adjusted data. Despite the fewer number of people with jobs, unemployment rates declined slightly or remained flat in several Northern Virginia jurisdictions. Fairfax County saw its jobless rate dip from 3.4 percent to 3.3 percent, as did Loudoun County; Prince William County’s rate declined from
3.9 percent to 3.8 percent. The city of Alexandria saw no change in its unemployment rate, at 3.2 percent, while the city of Falls Church slaw a small increase from 2.9 percent to 3 percent. Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate declined from 3.5 percent to 3.4 percent, with 1.51 million in the civilian workforce and about 53,800 looking for jobs. Statewide, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined from 4.3 percent to 4.1 percent. Non-farm employment decreased statewide by 200 jobs in September, the third consecutive monthly job loss, said Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. Why, then, the lower unemployment rate? State officials point to declines in the overall labor force in the commonwealth, and to revisions to preliminary August data. Preliminary August figures had reported as a 900-job gain in employment from July, but revisions reversed that to a 2,600-job loss, Lang said, quoting seasonally-adjusted figures. Among various sectors of the
economy, both construction and hospitality posted statewide job gains from August to September, along with boosts in the finance, manufacturing and private education/healthcare economic corridors. Total government employment at all levels was down, and there was a decline in jobs in the professional/business-services sector. Among Virginia’s 133 counties and cities, the lowest unemployment rates were turned in by Arlington, Falls Church, Highland County (3.1 percent) and the cities of Alexandria and Fairfax (3.2 percent). The highest rates were found in Buchanan County (10.5 percent), Dickenson County (8.9 percent), Petersburg (8.6 percent), Martinsville (8.3 percent) and Wise County (7.7 percent). Among Virginia’s metropolitan areas, Northern Virginia posted the lowest rate, followed by Charlottesville (3.6 percent) and Winchester (3.7 percent). The highest rates were found in Kingsport/Bristol (5.6 percent) and Hampton Roads (4.6 percent). Nationally in September, Virginia ranked as 18th best employment state, nestled between Indiana and Oklahoma. The states with lowest joblessness were North Dakota (2.2 percent),
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, SEPTEMBER Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for September. “Previous” is rate for August.
Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States
Employed 90,576 141,153 600,384 7,557 184,307 220,942 1,510,629 4,017,548 148,980,000
Unemployed 2,957 4,012 20,587 232 6,374 8,651 53,851 173,385 7,628,000
Nebraska (2.6 percent), New Hampshire and South Dakota (3 percent each) and Minnesota (3.2 percent). The highest rates were found in New Mexico (6.7 percent), Nevada (6.6 percent), Arizona (6.4 percent), West Virginia (6.3 percent) and Louisiana (6.2 percent). For full data, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Year-Over-Year Unemployment Declines: Year-over-year unemployment declined across the Washington region in September, part of a national trend toward an improving jobs picture. The region’s non-seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in September was down from 5 percent a year be-
Pct. 3.2% 2.8% 3.3% 3.0% 3.3% 3.8% 3.4% 4.1% 4.9%
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fore, according to figures reported Oct. 28 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure represented 3.26 million people in the civilian labor pool and 140,000 looking for work. Nationally, September unemployment rates were lower than a year before in 353 of 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 25 and unchanged in nine. The national unemployment rate of 4.9 percent was down from 5.7 percent a year before. Among all metro areas, the lowest jobless rate was reported in Bismarck, N.D., at 2 percent. The highest rates were found in Yuma, Ariz., and El Centro, Calif., at 26 percent and 21.6 percent.
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Beautiful stucco and passive solar home set high on rock hill in the bucolic hunt country of Western Loudoun, yet just 10 Estate home with 5 Bedrooms - each with private full bath. Stunning minutes to Leesburg – a lovely weekender or full-time interior. Gourmet kitchen. Impressive residence. Located on 5+ acres with magnificent views and Stone fireplace - Large Screened surrounded by large parcels in open space easement. porch, deck and pool Lower level Stunning interior with dream kitchen, Palladian windows and with wet bar and 5th bedroom. Main 10 sets of French doors, patios, gardens, expansive lawns. level has elegant sunroom and office. Main floor bedrooms. Walk to world-class Equestrian Master suite with attached sitting room, and enormous closet. facilities! Rare opportunity- priced under appraisal and tax Beautifully sited. Could not build a assessment - instant equity. $598,000 similar new home in this location for this price. $974,995 Colleen Gustavson Real Estate
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Middleburg, Virginia and set on a private lake with water access! This all brick Schulz-built symmetrically designed Georgian Colonial will take your breath away. With soaring ceilings throughout, spacious room sizes, it is beyond perfect. Unique one level living floor plan with the 4th bedroom, game room, and gym in lower level. The lot is 10+ acres. Interior and exterior are meticulous. All paved roads. Rare opportunity! $1,349,000
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Members of the new crop of students who are participating in the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or “YEA!,” recently gathered for an introduction to the 28-week program. CHAMBER TO MENTOR NEW CROP OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Twenty
middle- and high-school students will participate in the 2015-16 session of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. The program accepts students ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old for a 28-week course held at Marymount University in conjunction with local business and civic leaders and educators. As part of the program, participants will develop business ideas and objectives, and make pitches to investors. “The program offers numerous opportunities for business leaders to share their experience and talents with these budding entrepreneurs, providing the students with high-level professional mentoring while building their entrepreneurial spirit,” Arlington Chamber of Commerce president Kate Roche said. “We look forward to seeing what these students will accomplish,” Roche said. Participants include Alex Yu of Rachel Carson Middle School; Christopher Goodhand and Lee Keller of Commonwealth Academy; Dylan Cunningham and Rose McGough of Washington-Lee High School; Elias Miller of Swanson Middle School; Jack Ogden, Jill Maisel, Mark Yates, Melanie Hanclich and Ryan Huaman of Yorktown High School; John Medina of T.C. Williams High School; Kyle Billingslea of Bishop Ireton High School; Laura Canseco of Holton-Arms School; Maxwell Fortney of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program; Michael Freeman II of Robinson Secondary School; Nino LovoOchoa of Wakefield High School; Quincy Box of Gunston Middle School; Ryan Medina of Francis C. Hammond Middle School; and Xavier Colbert of Brooke Point High School. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy national program was founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation, and today serves communities across the nation. Locally, the initiative is sponsored by Marymount University and TMI 2.0 Inc. COUNTY BOARD OKs REDEVELOPMENT OF RED TOP PARCEL: Arlington
Top’s operational center and two other buildings. Red Top plans to move its facilities to another Arlington location. The project will include 468 underground parking spaces. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated
FAIRFAX CHAMBER TO HOST LAWMAKERS: The Fairfax County Chamber of
Commerce and Dominion Resources will host their annual congressional roundtable on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The forum will feature four members of the Virginia congressional delegation: U.S. Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-10th), Gerald Connolly (D-11th), Don Beyer (D-8th) and Robert Wittman (R-1st). They will discuss issues ranging from federal spending and trade policy to energy, transportation and taxation. The forum will be held at Dominion’s office at 3072 Centreville Road in Herndon. The cost is $50 for Chamber members, $75 for others. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.fairfaxchamber.org.
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LEADERSHIP ARLINGTON PUTS OUT CALL FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:
Leadership Arlington’s Leadership Center for Excellence is seeking applicants for its young-professionals program for the spring of 2016. The four-month program meets twice a month (Wednesday evenings and Saturdays). Participants engage in sessions designed to enhance self-awareness, leadership presence and networking skills. An information session for prospective applicants will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Leadership Arlington, 4420 Fairfax Drive. For information on the program, see the Web site at www.leadershiparlington.org. BUSINESSES HONORED FOR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES: Northern Virginia
Family Service has honored 13 local businesses and organizations with its CARE [Companies Are Responsive Employers] Award. Recipients were selected based on their performance in the categories of flexible work arrangements, dependent care, work/ family stress management, and benefits and community involvement. Recipients for 2015 are American Systems, Chantilly; Cassaday & Co., McLean, the Consumer Electronics Association, Arlington; CustomInk, Fairfax; Dimension Data, Reston; Evans Inc., Falls Church; FMP Consulting, Alexandria; ICF International, Fairfax; Knight Point Systems LLC, Reston; National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington; NetImpact Strategies, Vienna; Tax Analysts, Falls Church; and Ventera Corp., Reston. – From Staff Reports
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Generals Earn Pair of Seconds
Teeing Off
Football on Grass? Yes It Still Happens But Rarely
The majority of the public and private high schools in parts of Northern Virginia now have synthetic surfaces for their football fields.
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Girls Finish Higher Than Was Expected DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
On paper, the boys were projected to place second with the girls team fourth, maybe third. In reality, once the Oct. 29 Liberty Conference cross country championship meets CROSS COUNTRY w e r e completed, both the Washington-Lee Generals high school teams wound up with runner-up finishes on the Burke Lake Park Course. With no returners among their topfive runners from last year’s first-place team, the new crop of Generals, including one freshman, had 63 points in the boys race. The W-L girls, with three freshmen in their top five, scored 75 points to earn their higher-than-expected finish. The Madison Warhawks dominated both races, each winning with 19 points. “We knew if the boys ran well they could get second, but the girls were the surprise,” W-L coach Matt Przydzial said. “They made a huge jump.” Leading the W-L girls was junior Laura Ramirez in ninth in 19:01. Senior Jordan Grimaldi was 13th (19:36), freshman Maeve Marsh 14th (19:37), freshman Eva Smith-Perry 16th (19:45) and freshman Continued on Page 23
Top: The Washington-Lee boys start the Liberty Conference meet. Above left: W-L’s Jordan Grimaldi nears the finish of the girls race. Above right: W-L’s Marco Viola closes in on the two-mile mark during the boys race at Burke Lake Park on Oct. 29. PHOTOS BY DAVE FACINOLI
Win Streak at Seven as Wakefield Keeps Rolling A Staff Report
The Wakefield Warriors (7-2, 5-0) won their seventh straight game Oct. 30 by defeating the winless and host Jefferson Colonials, 42-0, in a Capitol Conference high school football game. www.insidenova.com
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With the victory, Wakefield remains in sole possession of first place, with one game to play. Until the Oct. 30 contest, the last time Wakefield won at Jefferson was in 1978, suffering 11 losses in a row at the Fairfax County school. In the lopsided Oct. 30 triumph, Wakefield’s Leon Young had 252 yards rushing on 18 carries and four touch-
downs. His scoring runs covered 11, 21, 32 and 35 yards. Chris Robertson ran for 33 yards and a TD, and Colton Poythress was 2 of 5 passing for 59 yards. Lamont McDowell had both catches for 59 yards, including a touchdown. Alex Hendle kicked six extra points. On defense, Richard Deemer had an interception he returned 31 yards, Cameron Graves had a 21-yard interception return, and Fred Bowles recovered a fumble. The last time Wakefield won seven straight games was in 1964. n Arlington’s other two public-school teams, the Washington-Lee Generals (45, 3-3) and Yorktown Patriots (3-6, 2-4), lost on Oct. 30 in Liberty Conference
games. Washington-Lee was defeated by the visiting and first-place Madison Warhawks, 21-13, in a close game. The loss snapped the Generals’ three-game winning streak. An interception return by Madison was a key to the victory, as was another interception in the final two minutes. Multiple turnovers proved costly for W-L. Yorktown lost on the road to the Langley Saxons, 48-23. It was Yorktown’s second loss in a row. Six turnovers hurt the Patriots. Stephen Glagola rushed for 20 yards and was 20 of 41 passing for 229 yards and two touchdowns. He threw four interceptions, one Continued on Page 23
So it was like the old times, of really not that very long ago, at a high school football game in Oakton a couple of weekends ago. That’s when the contest was actually played on a good old-fashioned natural-grass field, with divots of dirt and grass flying about, not an artificial surface, with crumb rubber pellets bouncing around. Yes, football on real grass, where uniforms actually were getting dirty with soil and grass stains, the smell of mowed grass lingered, and the many lines on the field weren’t all perfectly straight, even fading a bit in some spots. There were also a few brown and uneven spots. The private-school game was between the Potomac School Panthers and host Flint Hill Huskies, who chose to play the homecoming clash on its grass field. (The school also has an artificial surface, but that was being used for soccer games that afternoon.) “Look at that, real grass,” said an excited Potomac School boys athletic director Rob Lee, as he bent down, picked a few blades, tossed them into the air and watched which direction they blew off in the wind. That simple experiment can’t be done with the fake stuff. Spectators forget that it’s a little hard to see where the ball is spotted on a grass field. The football tends to sink into the grass and surface. It sits up high, easy to pick out, on fake grass. Flint Hill and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology are two of the few schools in Northern Virginia that still have grass fields. Jefferson is supposed to switch over to synthetic this coming summer. All four high schools in Arlington, including Bishop O’Connell, have artificial fields. So does T.C. Williams in Alexandria, along with the city’s three private schools. The transformation has happened fast. Five years ago,many of the schools still had grass fields. So for one afternoon, it was great to see football the old fashioned way.
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High School Roundup Bridget Hart was satisfied that her first appearance in the Girls State Open was a noteworthy performance. The Yorktown High School junior golfer shot 76-82–158 in the wind, rain and chilly temperatures over the two-day event to tie for 21st in the 61-player field. The tournament was played at the Wing Lake Golf Course in Virginia Beach. The winning total at the Girls State Open was 71-73–144 by Carley Rudolf of First Colonial. “It was the first time I had played the course, so I was pretty happy,” Hart said. “I felt like I played very well the first day and hit a lot of fairways and greens in regulation. The second day I didn’t hit as many greens. My short game and putting was OK the second day, but nothing great.” Hart hit 14 greens and 12 fairways in
Hart said she is excited to play in the Virginia High School League event again next fall. Hart qualified for the open by shooting an 84 to finish sixth during a qualifying round at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. – Dave Facinoli GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: The
Yorktown’s Bridget Hart tied for 21st in the Girls State Open Tournament.
regulation to record her lowest round in high school golf in the first round. Her previous lowest was 78.
Washington-Lee Generals (9-10, 2-5) and Yorktown Patriots (7-9, 2-5) entered this week’s Liberty Conference girls volleyball tournament as lower seeds. Washington-Lee was scheduled to play at McLean and Yorktown at defending champion Madison in first-round action. The Wakefield Warriors finished the regular season with a 4-11 overall record and a 2-4 mark in the Capitol Conference. The Bishop O’Connell Knights enter the playoffs with a 16-12 record.
O’Connell first competes in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Tournament action, then in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association’s Division I state playoffs. O’Connell was the No. 4-ranked team in the most recent state poll. The state tournament begins next week, with O’Connell likely having a first-round home match.
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son is over for the Bishop O’Connell girls and boys soccer teams. The Knights now enter the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Tournament, which begins this week. The O’Connell girls take a 6-5-2 overall record into the tournament, while the boys begin play with a mark of 7-3-5 having finished the regular season with a loss and two ties. First-round tournament action was scheduled for Nov. 3.
Sports Briefs ARLINGTON PLAYERS HELP SPARK TENNIS TEAM: Four Arlington tennis
players helped the Northern Virginia men’s 55+ 8.0 level men’s tennis team defeat Baltimore-Greenspring, 2-1, in the recent USTA sectional tournament held at Old Dominion University. As a result, the team advances to the USTA national tournament. The Arlington players were Ron Oberbillig, Cam Funkhouser, Doug Marshall and Jeff Pribram. Other players were Mike Carley, Rob Tolbert, Steve Tees, Dave Nixon, Curran Roller and Wayne Mansulla. BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: Vol-
Football Continued from Page 22 that was returned for a touchdown, and he rushed for 20 yards. Thomas Richardson had 51 yards rushing, including a 34yard scoring run. Shane Killgo ran for 24 yards.
unteer basketball coaches are needed for grades 3-5 in Arlington’s youth basketball program for both boys and girls teams. Those interested can call (703) 228-1818 or e-mail mcahill@arlingtonva. us. Coaches can register at www.youthleaguesusa.com/arlington/registration. html. POTOMAC VALLEY TRACK CLUB: Po-
tomac Valley Track Club is seeking young athletes in grades 1 through 8 to join its Young Flyers youth track and field training program, held every Sunday until Dec. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Young athletes learn skills of running, Matt Paredes had six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown and Killgo six for 69. Drew Maddox had five catches for 63 yards. Stevie Picot had a touchdown catch. Yorktown and Washington-Lee meet on Nov. 6 in the final game of the regular season at 7 p.m. at Yorktown. The Patriots won last year’s all-Arlington showdown.
jumping, throwing, hurdling, relays and race walking and they learn about sportsmanship, nutrition, physiology, health, teamwork, training plans and cooperation. In 2016, the club holds three Sunday morning indoor track meets at the community center, Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. Fees for the 11 sessions are $90 for club member families, $100 for non-members, and $50 each for groups of five or more. See www.pvtc.org/indoor for full information, or call Jay Jacob Wind at (703) 505-3567.
The teams have taken turns winning in recent seasons. Both teams then stand a good chance of qualifying for the 16-team 6A North Region Tournament, beginning Nov. 13 at top seeds. Yorktown and WashingtonLee will not be top seeds, thus will not have home games. n In private-school action Oct. 30, the Bishop O’Connell Knights (1-8, 0-6) lost
on the road to the DeMatha Stags, 49-7. The loss was O’Connell’s sixth in a row. The Knights’ touchdown came on a kickoff return late in the game. O’Connell has not defeated DeMatha since the 1981 season. O’Connell ends its season with a home game on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. against Bishop McNamara (5-4, 3-3) in WCAC action.
Yorktown’s Julia Carroll was fourth in the girls Liberty Conference. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI
The Yorktown boys placed sixth with 164, getting a ninth from senior Ryan Lesmez in 16:32. n In the Capitol Conference girls meet Oct. 29 that was run at Burke Lake Park, Wakefield senior Lydia Dunbar placed fifth in 19:39. In the boys meet, Wakefield’s Kaleb Boswinkle was 25th (17:45). Dunbar now advances to the 5A North Region meet, which will be run this week. NOTES: Przydzial is stepping down as W-L coach at the end of this season. He and his wife, Laura, have coached in the program for nearly 10 years. The couple have two young children and Przydzial said they are taking more time with all of their activities . . . The Washington-Lee girls also finished second last year conference meet.
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Wakefield High’s Lydia Dunbar was fifth in the girls Capitol race. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI
GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern
Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of officials for baseball, softball and volleyball. Officials are needed in all communities across the metropolitan area for youth recreational leagues, men’s leagues, high schools and colleges. Experience is helpful but not required. Formal classroom and on-the-job training will be provided. Visit www.umpires. org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more information.
Running Eva Arnade 23rd (20:14). For the W-L boys, freshman Jonny Jackson was sixth (16:19), junior Marco Viola seventh (16:22), junior James Gusmer 13th (16:49), senior Donald Herndon 18th (17:01) and senior Thomas Dunlap 19th (17:01). Senior Jon Siberstein was 21st (17:08). Both Washington-Lee teams will next run in the 6A North Region meet, which is this week at Burke Lake Park. The Yorktown girls were third with 86 points, led by a fourth from senior Julia Carroll in 18:30, an 11th from freshman Catherine Whitehouse (19:16) and a 17th from junior Julia Sachs (19:49).
ing league is recruiting new players. For information, contact Terry Townshead at artistic_dimensions@msn.com or call Jennifer Collins at (703) 228-4745.
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Police Beat ARREST MADE IN APRIL MURDER: n A 46-year-old Arlington man was arrested Oct. 29 in connection with the April death of his estranged wife. The Arlington County Police Department’s homicide/robbery and tactical units took David Black into custody after a special investigative grand jury issued an indictment. The indictment and subsequent bench warrant charged Black with one count of first degree murder and one count of burglary while armed with the intent to commit a felony. Charges stem from the death of Bonnie Black, which occurred on April 17 in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. According to county police, a neighbor discovered the victim’s two young children wandering outside of the home in the early morning hours of April 17. An investigation by police uncovered the body of the 42-year-old victim.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On Oct. 25 at 6:40 p.m., a 48-year-old man was struck in the head with an object during an incident in the 2900 block of South Glebe Road. The suspects are described as two black males. One was wearing a black mask. n On Oct. 27 at 2:44 a.m., a verbal confrontation in the 4900 block of 28th Street North escalated into a physical altercation, police said, with a 50-year man being assaulted. The suspect, 39-year-old Matthew Kevin McLaughlin of Arlington, was arrested, charged with malicious wounding and failure to ID, and was held without bond. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. ARMED ROBBERY: n On Oct. 22 at 12:51 p.m., a gas station in the 4600 block of Washington Boulevard was robbed at gunpoint.
The suspect is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, 160 to 170 pounds, with dreadlocks. ROBBERY: n On Oct. 27 at 10:16 p.m., a convenience store in the 2800 block of South Wakefield Street was robbed, and a 55-year-old male employee was assaulted. The suspects are described as a black male, in his 30s, 6’2”, 225 pounds, and a black female, 5’5”, 130 pounds.
while allegedly watching children at a nearby playground, police said. The subject, 62-year-old Michael Howard of Arlington, was arrested, charged with public masturbation and was held without bond. BURGLARY: n On Oct. 26 at 2:45 a.m., a children’s center in the 1400 block of Wilson Boulevard was burglarized. Two laptop computers and an external drive were taken.
INDECENT EXPOSURE: n On Oct. 24 at 11:32 a.m., a man was seen standing naked in the bushes in the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The suspect is described as an Hispanic or Middle Eastern male, with a slim build. n On Oct. 27 between 2:45 and 3:30 p.m., a 62-year-old man was observed masturbating near the window in a building in the 1100 block of South Quincy Street,
BREAKING & ENTERING: n On Oct. 22 at 10 p.m., a man was observed attempting to enter the window of a bathroom of an apartment in the 2300 block of 9th Street North, police said. The suspect, 29-year-old Misael Montes Flores Zecena of Arlington, was arrested, charged with attempted breaking-and-entering and peeping, and was held without bond.
High School graduate Lauren Harkes is a freshman forward on Clemson University’s women’s soccer team. In nine games, Harkes had one goal and had taken two shots.
women’s golf team. Larson’s best finish in tournament action is a tie for 26th. She was a four-year player for the Yorktown High School golf team, enjoying her share of postseason success.
College Sports Briefs CRUTCHFIELD: Bishop O’Connell High School graduate Claire Crutchfield, a junior volleyball player on the women’s team at Villanova University, was chosen the Most Valuable Player of the recent Villanova Classic. She had 33 kills in the three matches, including 14 in the championship match. Crutchfield had 133 kills and 20 blocks as of last week. CLAIRE
J.P. DeFRANCO: Wakefield High School
graduate J.P. DeFranco is a sophomore golfer on the Grinnell College team in Iowa. In two tournaments this fall, DeFranco was his team’s top golfer, finishing first with a 2-under 68 in one event, then 15th with a 74-78–152 in another. LAUREN HARKES: Bishop O’Connell
EMILY LARSON: In fall action, Bucknell
University junior golfer Emily Larson, a Yorktown High School graduate, has a 79.8 stroke average for the Division I
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© StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. Laugh at with contempt 6. *Veterans Day stems from this war 9. *Hand-to-hand combat weapon 13. Par on a short golf hole 14. Immeasurable period 15. Gossipmonger 16. Triangular road sign 17. “M*A*S*H” character 18. *Commander’s instruction 19. *a.k.a. American flag 21. *Like soldier honored at certain tombs 23. Present plural of “be” 24. Acer, e.g. 25. Unit of electric current 28. Yearn or pine 30. *Traditional time for moment of silence 35. Luau souvenirs 37. Salad prep 39. Kidney problem 40. Cut or carve a design 41. Chose instead 43. High school breakout 44. Measure of alcohol 46. Republic of Ireland 47. Glorify 48. John Cusack’s time machine, 2010 50. Irena Cara’s 1980 hit 52. Fleur-de-___ 53. Snoopy 55. Argo propeller 57. *Washington or Carter 61. *Key’s composition 64. 3-line poem
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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. November 7, 1941: n The Sun’s editor notes that Northern Virginia just went through “possibly the quietest general election” in its history. Arlington’s election returns were in by 8 p.m., compared to two years ago, when the vote totals weren’t announced until 4 a.m. the next morning. n Basil DeLashmutt has been re-elected to the County Board. n Ground will be broken Sunday on Resurrection Lutheran Church. n Annual Virginia highway fatalities are expected to top 1,000 for the first time this year. November 7, 1962: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, trounced Democrat Augustus Johnson. n Arlingtonians for a Better County candidate Leo Urbanske defeated Allen Harrison and Harvey Lampshire to return to the County Board. n A dispute between supporters of Leo Urbanske and Joel Broyhill led to a “brief brawl” at the polling place at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School. n A total of five African-Americans have been elected to Congress, the highest total since 1874. November 5, 1969: n Linwood Holton has been elected Virginia’s first Republican governor since Reconstruction. n Republicans swept to victory in Arlington’s House of Delegates races. n Republican Kenneth Haggerty easily won re-election to the County Board. n County voters approved all eight bond referendums on the ballot. n Eddie Brinkman of the Washington Senators will be among the dignitaries on hand at the annual Better Sports Club of Arlington dinner at the Knights of Columbus. November 8, 1978: n Republican John Warner is holding onto a narrow lead over Democrat Andrew Miller in the race for U.S. Senate. n U.S. Rep. Joseph Fisher, D-10th, defeated Republican Frank Wolf. n Conservative Republicans have wrested control of the County Board from liberal Democrats. Republican Stephen Detwiler’s victory gives the GOP a 3-2 advantage. n Democrat Geraldine Whiting won the commissioner of revenue’s race.
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