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A proposal to expand Barcroft and Randolph elementary schools to meet a growing student population in South Arlington remains in play, but may be fast fading from consideration as school officials concentrate on getting a new elementary school constructed. School Board members last year designated expansions at those two schools as their Plan B if the County Board rejected their main thrust: construction of a 725-seat elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School. County Board members in January put the Thomas Jefferson proposal on ice, awaiting the results of a task-force report due in coming weeks. As things stand now, the Thomas Jefferson site remains the School Board’s preferred alternative, with additions at the two elementaries its second choice. But the expansion proposal “has completely disappeared” from public discussion, County Board member John Vih-

stadt said at an Oct. 15 work session between the two bodies. “What happened to that idea?” Vihstadt asked. The response: It’s not dead, but it is dormant. “I would be very surprised if we went back [to proposing additions],” School Board member Abby Raphael said. Raphael pointed to the higher per-seat cost of additions compared to a new school – a comment echoed by School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sanchez – and said she considered it “inconceivable” that School Board and County Board members won’t be able to agree on a site for a new elementary. The Oct. 15 joint session was a chance for the South Arlington Working Group, the task force considering school options, to update Continued on Page 26

MORE A developer’s proposal to give the county government land for a new elementary school, in exchange for higher density, meets with a mixed reaction. See coverage on Page 13.

USS Arlington Embarks on Its Journey

The Yorktown Patriots got back on the winning track Oct. 16 with a 21-20 road victory against the McLean Highlanders, improving their record to 3-4. Above, Drew Maddox outruns Kane Donaghy on his way to the Patriots’ first touchdown. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT See full coverage of high-school football actions inside in Sports.

Norfolk earlier in the month with its complement of sailors and Marines to support efforts of the Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleets. See full coverage of the event inside on Page 3.

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tended an informal barbecue held Sept. 12 at Fire Station #5 in Pentagon City. At the latter event, Bailey presented James Schwartz, formerly the county’s fire chief and now a deputy county manager, with a commendation for his service. “Your 11-year record of accomplishments in the training, equipping and operations of Arlington County’s fire department personnel who respond annually to fire incidents and emergency-medical-services calls has benefited the safety of all Arlington County citizens, as well as our sailors, airmen, soldiers and Marines stationed there,” the resolution noted. The USS Arlington, which was constructed in Mississippi, was named to honor the first-responders to the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Schwartz, then a deputy to Fire Chief Edward Plaugher, was incident commander on the scene at the Pentagon, and in 2012, as chief, he assisted Joyce Rumsfeld, sponsor of the USS Arlington, in christening the ship. The barbecue was sponsored by the USS Arlington Community Alliance, a successor to the ship’s local commissioning committee, which raised $438,000 to pay for commissioning ceremonies and creation of a “tribute room” on the ship honoring the first-responders of 9/11. The USS Arlington is the third Navy ship to bear the county’s name, succeeding a World War II-era transport and a Vietnam-era communications ship. – Reporting by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevie Tate and Scott McCaffrey.

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After more than two years of preparation following its 2013 commissioning, the USS Arlington set sail from Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 6 for its maiden deployment – the start of what likely will take the ship and its personnel around the globe over the next four decades. “I’ve seen this crew grow and tighten as they have transitioned from a pre-commissioning mindset to where we are now, on the doorstep of Arlington’s maiden deployment,” U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Brian McDonough said as the day approached. “It is great to finally see all of the work this crew has put into this ship throughout the training cycle culminate in this historic event.” The San Antonio-class landing platform dock and its nearly 1,200 sailors and Marines are scheduled to conduct operations in the U.S. Navy’s 6th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility, part of a rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime-security operations in international waters around the globe. The ship’s primary role is to deliver U.S. Marines to world hot-spots and on humanitarian missions. It is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, which also includes the USS Kearsarge, USS Oak Hill and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family and friends were given the opportunity to participate in a farewell reception with a prayer from the command chaplain and words from the commanding officer before saying their last goodbyes. The crew then manned the rails as the ship pulled out of Naval Station Norfolk to begin transit across the Atlantic Ocean. “This deployment is the culmination of all of the hard work that we’ve done to get the ship and the crew ready for deployment,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Bailey, the USS Arlington’s commanding officer. “My expectation is that Arlington’s maiden deployment will be both a mission success as well as professionally and personally rewarding for its crew.” In the month preceding its maiden voyage, officers and crew of the ship came to their namesake community to participate in the annual Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K, and also at-

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October 22, 2015

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Advocacy Group VOICE Is Aiming to Increase Voter Participation in Specific Local Precincts SCOTT McCAFFREY

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With the vocal dexterity of one who appears to have skills of the auctioneering profession in POLITICAL her DNA, Rev. Peebles POTPOURRI Linda of Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington raised the stakes again and again. As she cajoled those at an Oct. 4 ecumenical gathering in the sanctuary at Arlington Presbyterian Church along Columbia Pike, more and more promised the join the latest initiative of Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement, or VOICE. Thirty people signed up, then 40, then 50 – eventually topping out at 75 who agreed to take part in VOICE’s planned get-out-the-vote effort leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. The plan: Concentrate turnout efforts in two precincts (Arlington Mill and Glebe) where turnout drops off precipitously during off-year elections. The goal: Increase turnout between 5 percent and 8 percent from what otherwise would be expected. “We won’t tell them how to vote – we just want them to vote,” Peebles said. “That will get the attention of everyone. Candidates, the press, everyone notices if new voters show up on Election Day.” More than a dozen VOICE member organizations, from religious institutions to advocacy groups to a local college, are part of the initiative. Building on mid-October planning sessions, the groups will barnstorm neighborhoods around the precincts in the last days of the campaign. The long-range goal of the voter-engagement effort is to “hold elected officials accountable for the promises made to us,” said Claudia Delgadillo, an Arlington teacher who represents the new advocacy group Mi Voz Cuenta (My Voice Counts) on VOICE. “Power comes from working together,” added Kathy Panfil, a retired Arlington educator and parishioner at St. George’s Episcopal Church. “VOICE believes in politics – not partisanship, [but] residents and citizens engaged deeply.” Not everyone in the room was lined up behind the effort. One civic activist on hand for the candidate forum that was part of the afternoon, pointed to a sanctuary filled with mostly white, mostly older, mostly upper-middle-class participants and intimated the whole exercise was little more than an opportunity for veterans of the 1960sera protests to relive their younger years. He summed the entire effort up with an eight-letter epithet that can’t be printed in a community newspaper. But that was a minority view in the

room, as activists said the time had come for groups underrepresented in “the Arlington Way” of decision-making to stand up and step forward. “We are tired of others speaking for us,” said Carolina Perez, another representative of Mi Voz Cuenta, a group that organized during the recent community debate over the affordable-housing plan adopted in September by the County Board. Noting that many in the group are immigrants from countries where civic activism can be a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, avocation, Perez said Arlington’s immigrant community needs to have its voice heard. “We are taking brave steps in the hope that we will be heard,” she said. “Maybe we won’t be ignored.” Peebles said the effort would not stop with voter-turnout efforts. VOICE plans to make itself visible on a wide array of issues, she said, even as the county’s demographics continue to tilt in a more exclusively affluent direction. “Some people are ready to give up on Arlington,” Peebles said. “We haven’t given up – we believe Arlington can act like it talks.” Can such a grass-roots effort work? Peebles said it was worth finding out. “Arlington needs this, so it doesn’t lose its soul,” she said. “The very soul of Arlington is at stake.” Howell Expects Little Movement on Title Lenders in ’16 Session: The McAuliffe administration may make a play to rein in Virginia title lenders during the 2016 General Assembly session, but the Arlington delegation’s senior member isn’t expecting a lot of traction. State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd) said it would likely be “a several-year process” to win changes in Virginia law limiting interest rates that can be charged by such lenders. At a candidate forum sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation, Howell – who is unopposed for re-election to the seat she has occupied for nearly 24 years – said she hoped local residents would join the push for changes in state law. “I hope you do support putting some limits on [the interest charged]. It’s just offthe-charts high,” Howell said. “The more people that come out and advocate for changes, the better.” In early October, Gov. McAuliffe said he would support changes to what he called “abusive” practices by title lenders, who lend money to those who offer their vehicle titles as collateral. While both McAuliffe and state Attorney General Mark Herring may have an appetite to take on the industry, there seems little stomach for battle by either party of the state Senate. While Democratic members of the House of Delegates

might be interested in proposing changes, they are vastly outgunned by Republicans in the lower house. The title-lending issue came to the Arlington County Board race in September, when Democratic candidate Christian Dorsey launched a headline-grabbing effort saying he would try to dislodge an existing title-loan firm from its office space on Lee Highway at North George Mason Drive. The property is owned by Virginia Hospital Center, which is working with the Arlington government on a possible land-swap agreement that might – or might not – include the Lee Highway storefront space. Lopez Tapped for Clinton’s Va. Leadership Council: Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) has been named among the 33 members of the Hillary for Virginia Leadership Council, a group of boosters of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid led by Gov. McAuliffe. “I’m honored,” Lopez told the Sun Gazette. “I look forward to working with this phenomenal leadership team on behalf of the Clinton campaign.” Lopez said he first met Clinton in 1993 when he worked across from her office on the second floor of the West Wing of the White House. “I’ve admired her vision for our nation ever since,” Lopez said. “She is a brilliant and strong leader. Moreover, I’m excited about the prospect of electing Hillary Clinton as the first female president. I know she’ll do an extraordinary job of moving our nation forward.”   Among others with Arlington ties named to the leadership committee are Frank Leone, a member of the Democratic National Committee, and Allida Black, an educator and historian who co-founded the “Ready for Hillary” political group. U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) and his wife, Megan, are part of the group, as are Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Gerald Connolly, Ralph Northam and Mark Herring, among others. Goodlatte to Headline Arlington GOP Event:The Arlington County Republican Committee will hold a fund-raising event on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the District of Columbia. The featured attraction will be U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-6th), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “The key to building a strong coalition that will continue to cancel boondoggles like the streetcar and million-dollar bus stops is strong Republican voter turnout,” Republican chairman Matt Wavro said. “Proceeds from this event will allow the Arlington GOP to expand our voter-outreach efforts and direct candidate support.” The cost is $50 per person, with sponsorship packages available. For information, call (703) 685-2488 or e-mail Charlie Keller at finance@arlingtongop.org.

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Firefighters Add Dorsey to List of Their Endorsees Democrat Christian Dorsey has picked up the second endorsement issued by the Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association in the Nov. 3 County Board race. “The rapidlygrowing landscape of Arlington County requires a leader who understands the need for safe staffing of fire trucks and medic units to provide a safe working and living environment for firefighters, residents and visitors of Arlington County,” said Nick Krechting, president of the association. “Christian has pledged his support for these vital issues.” The organization, an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters, previously endorsed Democrat Katie Cristol in the four-candidate race. Cristol and Dorsey are vying against independents Michael McMenamin and Audrey Clement for the two seats being vacated by Mary Hynes and Walter Tejada. Krechting said Dorsey’s community involvement helped bring about the endorsement. “Christian brings experience as a leader on many issues involving Arlington County,” he said. “From serving on the board of directors with several community groups, to advising the County Board on housing and planning, Christian has worked to improve our community for many years.” Because state law prohibits collective bargaining and striking by workers of the state government and local governments, groups in Virginia such as the Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association function more as professional associations than labor unions.

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October 22, 2015

County Officials Promise Skatepark Improvements

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Elected officials said the matter was worth looking at. “I’m a grandmother now, and I have a lot of experience with sandboxes,” said County Board member Libby Garvey, who asked that the issue be discussed at the staff level. Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz promised “an ongoing conversation of what would be the best approach” to address the situation. Upgrades Coming to Lee Highway Lighting: Arlington County Board members on Oct. 20 are expected to approve a contract worth up to $2.09 million to improve street lighting on Lee Highway between North Fort Myer Drive and North Veitch Street. The project would replace 70 existing streetlights with 270 LED lights. The existing infrastructure “is failing and cannot be economically repaired and maintained to provide adequate and reliable lighting for all travelers in this corridor,” county staff said. American Lighting and Signalization Inc. was the low bidder of two firms that responded. Adding in other costs associated with the project, the effort is expected to be $750,000 over budgeted costs, which will come from other transportation funds. Board Members to Formally Let Retired Police Dogs Stay with Handlers: Arlington County Board members on Oct. 17 approved a formal policy that will allow the handlers of police dogs to adopt the animals when they are retired from the force. Approval of the policy would allow for continuation of what had been an informal policy, and will line the Arlington policy up with “almost every” police agency in Virginia. “The canine, handler and handler’s family build a strong bond over the years, and this transfer of police canines is the safest and most humane way for the canines to live out the remainder of their lives,” county staff said in its proposal. Under the most technical reading of the law, dogs being retired after serving in public-safety capacities are considered surplus equipment. State law permits localities to sell police dogs to the handler last in control of the dog, but does not set any minimum or maximum price, leaving that to the locality’s discretion. Arlington plans to charge $1. Under an agreement to be signed by county officials and the family adopting the dog, retired police canines could not be used in connection with any public-safety work, and the owners would assume all risks and responsibilities connected with ownership.

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Arlington officials say upgrades are in the pipeline for the county’s only skatepark, and praised users of the facility for keeping engaged in COUNTY the planning effort. members NOTES wereBoard responding to a contingent of two dozen skaters who appeared at the Oct. 17 County Board meeting, voicing concerns about conditions at the Powhatan Springs Park facility. The skate park, located on Wilson Boulevard, “is in dire need of renovation,” said Patti Hurst, who spoke on behalf of those who attended. The issue seems to be building material that is too porous for the local climate. “The concrete is literally crumbling beneath our feet,” Hurst said, pointing to safety concerns. County leaders did not need any convincing. “I have actually seen these chunks of concrete,” County Board member Jay Fisette said. The county government’s Department of Parks and Recreation is in the middle of a planning effort that has brought forward three options for redesign of the facility. A community meeting to gather feedback was held in September. County officials have been “extremely” cooperative, Hurst said. The question will become: When will funding be available? That’s an unknowable, but county leaders suggested they would give the reconstruction project a high priority. “We know there’s a need. We want to be responsive,” County Board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada said. “It’s time to take another look at it and see what can be approved.” The 15,000-square-foot skateboard facility, which is open seven days a week, offers a combination of street-style elements, bowls and half-pipes. Skaters of all ages can use it; those under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The concerned skaters, who range in age from preteen to adult, have met with all County Board members individually to share their concerns. Hurst asked board members to “fund the renovation as soon as possible, so these renovations can take place.” Fisette said those making the case for a renovated facility were role models for “working in a really productive way.” “We’re on a good track,” he said. “We’ll have a good solution.” County Officials Asked to Cover Arlington Sandboxes: Arlington officials say they will take a look at concerns raised that the sandboxes in county parks could be a breeding ground for disease. That alarm was voiced by Shirlington resident Allison Gracey, who believes the sandboxes should be covered when not in use, and more signage should be provided to keep domestic pets out. “Our animals are parking where our children play,” Gracey said, voicing concern about animal waste and bacteria.

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Our View: Endorsement for Arlington County Board We endorsed Michael McMenamin the two times he previously ran for County Board – in 2006 and 2007 – suggesting he would be a voice of fiscal sanity on a board that seemed to be teetering out of control. To no one’s surprise, those two bids of McMenamin (running as a Republican) went nowhere. Despite increasingly fossilized group-think on the board dais, Arlington voters in 2006-07 were not yet ready to displace a still-functional Democratic oligarchy that had delivered them “smart growth” and the undeniable benefits it brought. But the public, and even the ruling Democratic establishment, may have come to rue keeping McMenamin out, as he might have proven a release valve (or even a canary in the coal mine). Instead, after 2007, the board’s spending only became more profligate, to the point that a full-fledged voter rebellion broke out last year. Democrats have retained their majority on the board, but their claim to represent the will of the public was smashed to smithereens. Having lain somewhat low on the civic scene (people do have lives to lead and families to raise, after all), McMe-

namin returned to public view three years ago to serve as president of the Arlington County Civic Federation. Earlier this year, he announced plans to run (as an independent) for County Board, where he shares the Nov. 3 ballot with Democrats Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey and independent Audrey Clement. McMenamin goes into the race without several of the advantages that propelled John Vihstadt to victory not once but twice in 2014. He lacks Vihstadt’s money-raising capabilities, does not have the same stage presence, has not built as substantial or broad-based a campaign team, cannot match Vihstadt’s nearly supernatural campaign work ethic, and, having run twice before under the banner of the GOP, looks at least a little disingenuous claiming to be an independent. Perhaps most challenging for McMenamin? The public’s feverish anger of 2014 seems to have dissipated. Shuttering of the derided Artisphere and cancellation of the Columbia Pike streetcar appear to have calmed the roiled waters, at least momentarily. But McMenamin has much going

for him. He is by far the most seasoned and well-rounded candidate in the race. A one-time civic-association president in Maywood, member of the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission and a wellregarded conciliator as president of the Civic Federation, he knows how all the pieces of “The Arlington Way” should be fitting together. He also is thoughtful and sober-minded. And of the four candidates in the race, he’s been the one most often articulating what we made clear in this space last week: Hard financial choices are on the horizon. They took a little longer to arrive than McMenamin was predicting in 2006-07, but they can’t be held back much longer. Add it all up, the pluses and the minuses, and Michael McMenamin is our clear pick for the first of two County Board seats on the ballot. Cristol, Dorsey and Clement all remain in contention for our second nod, to be bestowed next week. None has taken himself or herself out of the mix, and our final judgment will await a determination of their individual performances at this week’s Arlington Committee of 100 debate.

Moving Fire Station Doesn’t Get at the Real Problem Editor: Amid all of the community displeasure surrounding the proposed relocation of Fire Station #8, a much more important fact has been missed. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) set a standard that fire/EMS units should reach an incident within four minutes on 90 percent of the calls. But according to the fire department’s own data, over the past four years, none of our stations have met this standard, That’s right: zero. In fact, seven of Arlington’s 10 fire stations have failed to meet NFPA’s responsetime window on even 50 percent of the calls. According to the fire chief, four minutes deprived of blood flow to a person’s

brain will cause irreversible damage. This has been cited as the main justification for building a new station to replace Station #8. But this slow response problem is clearly a county-wide issue, and Station #8 is not the worst performer. That award would go to Station #6, which responded outside the NFPA standard 4-minute window on an astounding 90 percent of the calls from 2010-14. New Station #3 was outside the standard 88 percent of the time over the four years, and five others didn’t meet the standard on even half of the calls. Clearly the proposed relocation of one station is an expensive rifle-shot response to a wide and systemic problem. Spending $12 million to move Fire Station #8 a halfmile may help a few households in the far north. But why prioritize those residents

over the greater number who are served by other stations, which receive more calls and have slower response times? To make things worse, future growth is projected to occur along the Lee Highway corridor, where Station #8 currently is located. Should we expect the 2020 county budget to call for moving it a half-mile back? Building another new, yet understaffed, fire station will do little to help in North Arlington and nothing at all for the rest of us. A much wiser investment would be to examine response times and processes, and improve the emergency response system county-wide. Michael Hogan Arlington

Start with Simplest Fixes to Improve Response Times Editor: If the Arlington County government is truly concerned about fire department response times – the ostensible reason for the proposed relocation of Fire Station #8 – it could save a lot of money and improve those times simply by investing in a GPS for its trucks. On Oct. 9, a 911 call was made from the 4600 block of 37th Street North. The engine and ambulance went to the 4700

block, where neighbors said there was no health nor fire emergency, but suggested that it might have come from the next block, where an elderly resident lived. The vehicles moved to the correct block, but still had to be directed to the residence by other homeowners who surmised where the emergency was. A multi-million-dollar fire station will not eliminate this kind of egregious and dangerous delay.

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McMenamin Is No Vihstadt, and Needs to Get School Facts Straight

from single-family homes. Projections show single-family homes continuing as the source of the vast majority of future enrollment growth – not affordable housing apartments. We need County Board members who will work with the School Board to address the capacity crunch associated with rising enrollment and maintain the superior education provided by Arlington Public Schools. Particularly, we need County Board members who rely on facts in working through issues. Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey have both offered realistic approaches to dealing with the capacity crisis, including strong pledges to work closely with the School Board and Arlington community in a collaborative and productive way. John Vihstadt has succeeded in shifting the public dialogue to ensure our taxpayer dollars are put to good use. Cristol and Dorsey will ensure our school system remains a top priority, while McMenamin would be focused on budget cuts and misinformation. Nathan Zee Arlington

Dorsey, Cristol Will Not Turn Parks Into Enclaves of Affordable Housing The letter-writer cites the recent County Board vote in favor of the Affordable Housing Master Plan as evidence of the danger to our parks that the two Democratic candidates pose. Contrary to what the letter-writer asserts, however, the plan does not encourage converting parkland to private residential use. Voting for Cristol and Dorsey is actually voting to protect our public parkland as a priority, along with fostering policies that will make it possible for our teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and others who serve our community to live in the county where they work. If you believe, as we do, that both encouraging the creation of housing stock that is affordable for middle class Arlingtonians while at the same time maintaining our parkland is good for the county, then Cristol and Dorsey deserve your support and your votes. Jeff and Merianne Liteman Arlington

Editor: Arlington faces a challenging financial future with the cumulative losses of the Transportation Security Administration, the National Science Foundation, the Fish and Wildlife Administration and the BRAC closures, which are continuing to gut our commercial tax base. Add to this the loss of commercialtax revenue associated with the firms that contract with these organizations and will eventually follow them from their current Arlington locations to their new locations outside Arlington. One has to wonder: Why, at this time, does the Arlington County government want to commit to an aggressive and substantial expansion of its fiscal obligations

under the Affordable Housing Master Plan? Fiscal prudence and sound financial management would favor continuing the affordable-housing commitment at its current level until the financial challenges facing Arlington are favorably resolved. To dramatically expand Arlington’s commitment to affordable housing at this time risks a financial crunch that could jeopardize its ability to sustain its current commitments, even to the fundamental basic services that Arlingtonians expect, such as schools, police and fire services as well as a host of other services already on tight budgets. Stephen Carey Arlington

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Editor: According to the letter to the editor by Connie Ericson [Oct. 15], Democrats Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol, if elected to the County Board, would vote to pave our parks and build housing on what is currently open space reserved for public use. We have heard both candidates speak at several debates, candidate forums and other public appearances where they’ve said pretty much the opposite – that they “do not support building housing in parks,” in Cristol’s words. (That seems pretty unequivocal to us.) So where did this canard come from? There are reports that canvassers for one of their opponents have been planting this false message while going door to door. There has also been a telephone “push poll” during which the supposedly neutral pollsters strongly imply that Dorsey and Cristol favor affordable housing at the expense of our parks.

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Editor: I voted for John Vihstadt twice in 2014 because Arlington needed to shift the focus from expensive and wasteful projects to core services, like our world-class schools. A high quality education system is critical for our county whether or not you have school-aged children. It clearly matters for kids in the system. It also matters for real-estate values, our ability to attract businesses, and a general moral obligation to ensure the next generation of kids has the same opportunities as those who have come before. Michael McMenamin is no John Vihstadt. At the Sept. 28 Arlington Forest Citizens Association candidate forum, McMenamin indicated he was opposed to the unanimously approved revenue-sharing agreement between the County Board and School Board. He says he will find “efficiencies” (i.e., cuts) in the school budget. McMenamin has claimed school overcrowding is a result of more affordable housing, which is not consistent with the fact that 90 to 95 percent of the enrollment growth over the past eight years comes

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Plans to increase hours of operation of Arlington’s parking meters remain on hold, as county officials deal with a backlash from the public and business leaders. “We have a long way to go to convince people” that the proposal is not simply a money-grab, acting County Manager Mark Schwartz recently told County Board members. The proposal to expand hours of operation from their current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. came last spring, during the tenure of County Manager Barbara Donnellan. And while County Board members agreed then to raise meter rates, they held off on approving any increase in hours. “There have been a lot of concerns

raised,” Schwartz acknowledged during a meeting with board members in September. “It needs more work.” He did not specify a timeline. County staff contend the proposal has less to do with raising revenue and more with what they call “curb-space management” – making sure drivers have access to parking when they need it, with a constant turnover in high-density corridors. County Board Chairman Mary Hynes pointed to her own neighborhood, Clarendon. She noted that workers at the corridor’s restaurants could come to work at 5:30 p.m., pay for a half-hour’s worth of parking, “then stay until 3 in the morning.” “It’s annoying,” Hynes said. Board member John Vihstadt seemed OK with the proposal to add hours of

operation in the evening, noting that most other jurisdictions in the region keep meter regulations in place beyond 6 p.m. The District of Columbia, he noted without endorsing the idea, has some meters that run through midnight. Vihstadt pressed for consideration of a pilot program to test out later meter times, but acknowledged that, too, may bring brushback. “I can also understand how that particular neighborhood might not be keen to be the guinea pig,” he said. But before moving forward, board member Jay Fisette said, the county government needs to “change that perception that this is all about extra dollars.” “This is not, bottom line, a budget question,” he said. “This is about public policy.”

County Board members on May 16 voted 5-0 to increase the rates to $1.50 per hour for short-term and $1.25 per hour for long-term meters. There was no cost increase at the relatively small number of Arlington meters that cost 50 cents or 75 cents per hour. County officials said last spring the higher rates will encourage more parking turnover, and will bring in about $1 million in extra revenue per year. Revenue collected from parking meters is earmarked for traffic programs, including updating meters, Schwartz said at the more recent board meeting. “That has always been our approach,” he said.

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Residents living near Jennie Dean Park who fear their open space is being whittled away received reassurances, but no specifics, from county officials on Oct. 17. The South Arlington park has become a temporary parking facility for Arlington Transit (ART) buses, and in September, County Board members agreed to allow WETA to park 10 vehicles there, as well. The result, particularly with the buses, has been “light, noise and air pollution, frankly, 24 hours a day,” said Robin Strombler, who with about 20 local residents descended on the monthly County Board meeting to voice concerns. More than 100 people have signed a petition against further encroachment at the 22-acre park, located between South Four Mile Run Drive and Four Mile Run itself, north of Shirlington. Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz said 43 buses are involved in the relocation, but promised it was not a permanent situation. “That land was purchased for a park, and it needs to be a park,” Schwartz said, but added that at the moment, there were not many alternatives for relocating the ART buses that have been displaced by construction at their regular storage facility. “There are very few places where we can park buses in the county,” Schwartz said. “We’re working diligently to come up with options.” County Board members have directed Schwartz to try and find alternates for the buses. But, County Board Chairman Mary Hynes said, the lack of available land in Arlington means “there is no simple solution to everything” when such a large mass of vehicles is involved. Whether such a solution can be found remains an open question. “The point the residents are making is a fair one – parks should be used for parks,” said County Board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada. On the other hand, Tejada said, they have to be parked somewhere when not in use. “They cannot just be running across the streets day and night,” he said.

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annual Long & Foster Open, sponsored by the Arlington office of Long & Foster Real Estate, raised $32,000 in support of the Arlington Community Foundation. Local residents and business leaders gathered with members of the real-estate office at Washington Golf & Country Club on Oct. 6 for a day of tennis that coincided with the foundation’s 19th annual golf tournament. A total of $10,000 was donated by Long & Foster agents, with a similar amount matched by the real estate firm and the remaining funds coming from sponsorships and players’ tickets. ANNUAL ‘CHIEFS VS CHEFS’ COMPETITION RETURNS: The Arlington Food

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There is one issue on which Loudoun County’s candidates for state and local office seem to agree: The proposal to impose tolls on I-66 inside the Capital Beltway is a bad idea. Many of them – Democrats and Republicans – lined up Oct. 15 to address the Virginia Department of Transportation’s project team during a community meeting at Farmwell Station Middle School in Ashburn. The meeting was the fourth and last in a series of public outreach sessions in which VDOT representatives explained the plan to allow single-occupancy vehicles to use the highway during rush hour starting in 2017 – provided they are willing to pay a toll, estimated to be as high as $9 per oneway trip. Loudoun’s elected representatives, and several campaigning to take their seats Nov. 3, agreed that county residents who already depend on the Dulles Greenway and the Dulles Toll Road can’t afford to pay more to get to and from work each day. “Frankly, we’re fed up with tolls,” said Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York (R), noting that bis board is on record against the tolling. Managers of the VDOT project reiterated the McAuliffe administration’s belief that the toll proposal emerged as the best option as they studied alternatives to end rush-hour gridlock and provide motorists with a “reliable” commute, one with free-

flowing, 45-mph traffic. They also emphasized that the plan was separate from two other controversial changes: to limit rush-hour I-66 access to vehicles with a minimum of three people instead of the current requirement of two by 2020, and to eliminate the HOV exemption for clean-fuel vehicles. The toll proposal, planners said, would offer a new benefit to the region’s commuters: allowing low-occupancy vehicles the option of using a road from which they otherwise would be barred. They would gain admission by paying a toll that would vary based on the congestion level at the time they enter the highway. The toll could be as little as 25 cents, Amanda Baxter, VDOT’s special-projects development manager, noted. It also could be as high as $7 when traffic is heaviest, or even a maximum of $9 per one-way trip if HOV-2 rules remain in place. In the crowd of about 150 people in the school’s auditorium, only one (who had trekked west from Arlington) stood up to support the proposal. Others strongly objected to tolls and urged VDOT to consider other alternatives, including adding a third eastbound lane and stepping up enforcement of current HOV-2 rush-hour restrictions. One speaker urged VDOT to consider building elevated lanes over the current highway – a suggestion that may have seem far afield had VDOT not studied that option for Route 50 in Loudoun County last year. Another criticism of the toll proposal

VDOT special-projects manager Amanda Baxter responds to a question by Del. Thomas “Tag” Greason (R-32nd) during an Oct. 15 forum in Ashburn on plans to impose tolls for some motorists on Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway.

was how the proceeds would be used. Under the plan, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission would allocate the money for improving roads, bus service and bike lanes in the corridor. Critics said the wallets of Loudoun motorists shouldn’t be looked to as the funding source for projects in Fairfax and Arlington neighborhoods, and suggested that the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, rather than the NVTC, control the money because of that panel’s wider regional representation. With the plan finding little public support in the outer suburbs, leaders lined up to take the stage, state their objections and do a little local politicking in the process.

Charles King, the Republican challenger to York’s independent campaign for reelection to the Loudoun Board of Supervisors, said the I-66 problems were York’s fault. The chairman approved too much residential development during his time on the board, King said. State Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Loudoun) was the first of several Democrats to state their opposition to the plan. “An average commuter in my district already must pay tolls of $17 per day. To double that would create a financial burden that the vast majority of my constituents simply cannot afford,” she said. In the race to succeed Del. Tom Rust (R-86th), both Democrat Jennifer Boysko and Republican Danny Vargas both said they would fight the tolls. “I’ve spoken to no one who wants this, and I’ve talked to hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of residents,” Boysko said. Vargas said he was not beholden to Gov. McAuliffe on the issue, and would fight the tolls “tooth and nail.” McAuliffe was in Loudoun County the day of the meeting, but did not attend the VDOT hearing. In an interview, he said many people misunderstand the proposal and think that he’s suggesting tolling everyone who drives on I-66 during rush hour. “The only thing we’re changing is giving the single driver the option: If they want to get on I-66, they’ll pay a toll. Right now, they don’t have that option,” he said. Continued on Page 26

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A proposal offering the Arlington County government a free elementaryschool site in exchange for an increase in zoning density for new development may have come too late to be feasible. County and school leaders reacted cautiously to the outline of a plan proposed by the Snell Properties, owner of the 188-unit Dominion Arms apartment complex at South Glebe Road and 2nd Street South, just south of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. In an Oct. 15 letter to county leaders, the ownership group suggested giving the school system enough space on its 5.25acre parcel for a new elementary school, and in return receiving increases in density should they decide to tear down the existing complex and replace it with new housing elsewhere on the parcel. While the proposal seemed to win at least one champion – County Board member John Vihstadt – other elected officials were joined by Superintendent Patrick Murphy and acting County Manager Mark Schwartz in voicing caution. Murphy expressed the concern that the proposal could “derail or delay” efforts to have a new elementary school in place by the start of the 2019-20 school year, and would be an affront to the South Arlington Working Group, which for much of the past five months has been evaluating potential sites for a new school. “We have a process and we need to respect that process,” Murphy said, while not closing the door to consideration of the idea.

Schwartz said the degree of density being proposed by the developer – which would total about 450 units of residential housing, either rental or condo – currently only exists in Crystal City and Rosslyn, and would require a lengthy process that could include changes to the government’s General Land Use Plan. Even merely evaluating the proposal “will take staff time and energy” at a time when planners already are working on multiple projects, Schwartz said. “I’m not saying it couldn’t be done or shouldn’t be done,” he said, but added, “we have a limited amount of not only staff but community resources.” Chris Hanessian, executive vice president of Snell Properties, said initial studies suggest they could meet the School Board’s timetable. “[D]elivery of a new school on the Dominion Arms property by the fall of 2019 is feasible,” Hanessian said in a letter to School Board and County Board members. Vihstadt, who serves as the County Board’s liaison to the South Arlington Working Group, said that even if the “intriguing” proposal would delay availability of new classroom space, it should be considered. “We’re making a decision for 50 years,” he said. “It is well worth pursuing.” But several of his board colleagues weren’t along for the ride. “I would be, at a minimum, hesitant,” said County Board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada. Jim Presswood, a leader in the Save Thomas Jefferson Park group that earlier this year convinced County Board members not to rubber-stamp a School Board

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13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and office space. Like many commercial properties of its 60-year-old vintage, the building is surrounded by a sea of surface parking, which if put underground (a not inexpensive proposition) could free up space for other uses, including a school. “[G]iven the amount of land we have to work with, we believe a project of this scale could be easily accommodated,” Hanessian wrote to county leaders. Greg Greeley, who heads the South Arlington Working Group, said his panel would mull the concept before it submits a final report to the School Board on Nov. 5. Given the community discussion, “we will want to look at what the proposal is,” Greeley said.

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2016 could shape up as the “Year of the Shirlington Crescent,” with county officials moving forward on planning efforts that have been on the back burner. “It’s overdue, but it’s happening,” County Board member Jay Fisette said Oct. 17, after a contingent from the South Arlington corridor complained to board members on issues ranging from on-street parking to the condition of Jennie Dean Park. Acknowledging the efforts to plan for the coherent redevelopment of the Shirlington/Four Mile Run Drive corridor “got bumped a number of times” as other planning efforts leapfrogged ahead, acting County Manager Mark Schwartz and his staff say pre-planning work and community outreach already are under way, with a comprehensive planning effort set to start in January. That drew applause from the roughly 20 residents of the corridor who attended the County Board’s monthly meeting. The planning effort likely will lightly touch on neighboring Nauck, which went through a similar planning process a decade ago. Since then, Shirlington has evolved into a restaurant/shopping/entertainment

district and transit hub, while other parts of the corridor contain the last vestiges of light-industrial use in the county. The variety of uses, and zoning categories, within a confined area could make for an interesting planning effort. “It’s a challenging one,” acknowledged Robert Duffy, the county government’s planning director. One group of residents already has sketched out a plan of what it would like to see in the corridor – a proposal that would include retention of some of the light-industrial areas while seeing major changes elsewhere in the vicinity. And a new civic association, representing condominiums and businesses in the Shirlington area, recently came into being and is starting to become active. County Board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada expressed the fear that any farreaching development could push out businesses serving county residents, such as auto-repair shops, that are concentrated along South Four Mile Run Drive. “No one wants to displace small businesses,” he said. Despite the cautions, the general mood among elected officials was 2016 is the year to get moving on the planning effort. “It’s way long overdue,” County Board member Libby Garvey said.

proposal locating a new school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, said the Dominion Arms proposition could provide space for new classrooms while preserving open space at the middle school. “It’s a win-win,” he said. But every voice of support seemed to generate a retort. County Board member Libby Garvey, who in January supported moving forward with the Thomas Jefferson site, agreed with Schwartz that the process would be timeconsuming, and said at some point action has to be taken on picking a school site. “We can’t keep looking,” she said. The Dominion Arms apartment complex offers rental units priced moderately by Arlington standards, ranging from $1,190 per month for studios to $1,690 for two-bedrooms. It also includes about

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The name “Sagatov Associates” has been a synonym for “excellence” over the nearly three decades the firm has built some of the most stylish and forwardthinking properties found locally. And while the firm is going strong, founder Lou Sagatov has returned to the scene, now as an independent developer. After retiring as president of Sagatov Associates three years ago, “I planned on focusing purely on selling real estate,” Sagatov noted. Why his decision to get back to building? Walking through homes with clients in recent years gave him a fresh perspective on what people want, while also providing inspiration. “I realized I still had something to add to the conversation – there was a hole in the market that needed to be filled,” Sagatov said. “Most of the homes I walked with clients seemed uninspired, built around outdated ideas of how people live and interact within the home. I started thinking about designing again.” The first result is this week’s featured property – a custom, high-performance home built around modern design principles on a spacious lot in North Arlington. Offering three levels of exceptionality and charming surprises (like a yellowthemed kitchen, one-of-a-kind staircase and skylights galore), the home is an aesthetic showstopper that also functions extremely well both for daily living and entertaining in style. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,599,999 by Sagatov, who is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. Curb appeal is enchanting, hinting at what awaits our exploration. And our tour begins with a welcome on the porch and further greeting in the foyer, which showcases the open design and flair. The Great Room (with fireplace) and its adjoining dining room occupy the bulk of the rear of the home, with the Great Room opening to a porch leading out to a deck area. The kitchen is one of those areas incorporating the latest in design ideas and ideals – it is visually stimulating, but also a workhorse with everything close at hand for the serious chefs and once-in-awhile cooks. A home office, with a bumpout area

that works well as a platform day bed, is found tucked away at the front. The owner’s retreat occupies the entire rear of the second level, with sitting area, two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms are found here, as are laundry facilities. The lower level is home to a walk-out recreation room, exercise area and the property’s fifth bedroom. Those who know the work of Lou Sagatov welcome his return. He offers an appreciation for what home-buyers seek. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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Address: 6042 27th Street North, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,599,999 by Lou Sagatov, Keller Williams Realty (703) 9287109. Schools: Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.

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A vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. The 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that a preponderance of Americans think that now is a good time to buy a home. The survey, which measures consumers’ attitudes and concerns about housing issues in the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas, found that more than eight in 10 Americans believe that purchasing a home is a good financial decision, and 68 percent believe that now is a good time to buy a home. Seventy-one percent believe they could sell their house for what they paid for it, a jump of 16 percentage points from 2013. When asked for reasons about why home-ownership matters to them, respondents’ answers did not change significantly from past years. Building equity, wanting a stable and safe environment, and having the freedom to choose their neighborhood remain the top three reasons to own a home. “Home-ownership is part of the American Dream, and this survey proves that dream is alive and thriving in our communities,” said NAR president Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Ark. The number of renters who are now thinking about purchasing a home has increased since the last survey in 2013, up from 36 percent to 39 percent. Sixty-one percent of renters stated that owning a home is a priority for their future. According to the survey, 80 percent of respondents believe that pre-purchase counseling programs and classes are very or somewhat important. Forty-five percent of homeowners who said they did not take a counseling program, reported they would have taken part in one had it been easily available to them. Attitudes about the housing market have improved in recent years, as concerns about foreclosures have ebbed. Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated that they feel activity in the housing market has increased in the past year, compared to 44 percent in 2013 and 12 percent in 2011. Eightynine percent expect home sales in their area to either increase or remain the same.

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Arlington school officials plan a new strategy to recruit top teachers for summer-school instruction next year: They’ll implement a schedule SCHOOL that cuts the number from six to BOARD offiveweeks while maintaining NOTES the total instructional time. “We are hopeful that this will fill the classrooms with highly qualified teachers – every classroom,” said Louis Villafane, who administers summer high-school programs for the county school system. In an Oct. 8 briefing to School Board members, Villafane said prospective summer-school teachers often find the six-week schedule “cumbersome,” making it hard to recruit the best educators. The proposed new schedule will add one hour of instruction per day, taking it from six to seven. The result will be total classroom time that effectively matches the existing program, but gives both students and teachers another week of summer to enjoy. Villafane said anecdotal evidence suggests the switch will work. “I’ve already had some teachers say ‘I’m on board,’” he said. School officials reported that 5,479 students took a total 6,326 courses during the summer of 2015. That figure was down from year before, with the decline largely due to the school system’s being more selective in who it accepted. “We were very much strategic who we were inviting to these programs,” said Donna Snyder, the school system’s director of elementary education. The overall student enrollment includes participation in enrichment classes, makeup work and efforts to strengthen students’ academic weaknesses. For those needing to make up classwork, results were positive: Summer pass rates on SOL tests in math, social studies and science were higher than the summer before, while the pass rate on English held steady. “None of this happens by accident,” Villafane said, pointing to efforts of teachers, counselors, administrators and the students themselves. “It’s sometimes pretty intense.” A total of 77 high-school seniors who found themselves shy of meeting graduation requirements last spring completed diploma requirements through summerschool programs. “That took a lot of effort,” Villafane said. “Some of them were discouraged, some had to go to work. It was just hard

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to get them sometimes to school.” For those still short of meeting graduation requirements, “we are not letting go of them – our goal is for all of them Louis Villafane to graduate,” Villafane said. School Board member Abby Raphael said the efforts to provide targeted intervention efforts are “moving us in the right direction.” The 2015 summer-school program had a staff of about 640 (down from nearly 800 a year before) and a budget of $3.1 million (down from $3.3 million a year before). Several School Board members asked if enrichment programs at the high-school level couldn’t be augmented. That’s under consideration, but there are some factors to be worked through, said Connie Skelton, the school system’s assistant superintendent for instruction. Among them: Convincing enough students to sign up for particular courses to make the effort financially viable. “You have to be a pretty motivated student – you have to want to really do it,” Skelton said. Raphael said the best way to find out what summer courses might find success was simple. “Ask the students,” she said.

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Handsome 3 BR 1.5 BA brick colonial with first floor family room and attached garage. Wood floors, period detail, circa 1951. Lovely 10,000+ sf lot. Update, expand or build new. Minutes to DC, Chain Bridge, countless parks, schools and recreational opportunities. Taylor, Williamsburg and Yorktown Schools.

3401 N. Woodrow Street, Arlington, VA 22207 Country Club Hills Contemporary

Opportunity Knocks to own a unique contemporary in Country Club Hills. Walk to the country club from this fabulous home on over 13,600 sq ft lot. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. Walk in to the main level living room w/ slate and wood floors, fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows, a newer kitchen renovation but still opportunity to renovate bathrooms or add on! Call Stacey Romm for more details

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4627 S. 36th Street # A2

Terrific 2 Level/ 2 BA End Unit (1450 sqft) with large patio. Great location! Assigned parking. $1975/mo

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Great location! Close to shops & restaurants in Ballston and Lee Heights! Wonderful updated colonial w/ Living Rm, Dining Rm, Family Rm w/ fireplace, open Kitchen & Breakfast Rm on main level. Lower Level Recreation Rm w/ access to Deck. Luxurious Master Bedroom w/ grand Master Bath & the ultimate walk-in-closet! 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths. Magnificent two level Deck! Large level Backyard. Upscale children’s swing set and charming playhouse. 2-Car Garage.

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DC/Shaw $895,000 4 Bed/4.5 Bath/Off-Street Parking

MLS#: DC8727658 * New construction * Parking off alley in rear as well as street parking * Open floorplan, contemporary finishes, recessed lights * Staged and shows well * Each bedroom w/ensuite bath*2 rooftop decks w/wet bar in top level loft * Gas cooking, EIK, granite island “waterfall” * Fenced rear patio * Convenient to restaurants, retail, metro of Shaw, Howard Univ., U St., O Street. * EZ to 1-395 *More! * Please call for a private showing.

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This spacious corner unit features 1,489 SF with walls of glass and a comfortable balcony located on the quiet, western end of the building. Features such as the powder room and laundry room are welcome additions for ease of living. The closet in the master bedroom and a second bedroom have been professionally fitted with closet organizing shelves, drawers and rods. The hardwood floors throughout the unit were replaced in 2013. The HVAC system was replaced in 2014. Located at 1000 N Randolph Street the Metro is just one block from the front door of the building. Also within the immediate vicinity is Central Library, W&L’s indoor swimming pool and track, cafes, and a farmers market. Call me for more details today.

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Perfect for Embassy/Business Style Entertaining. 6 lg BRs, 5.5 BAs, 2 Dens, 3 Car Gar. Swimming Pool, Fin Walk-out lower level w/2BRs, BA, Theatre Room, Rec Rm - perfect for in-laws or au-paire.

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$465,000

Wonderful all brick end unit townhome in a tranquil, tree-lined community. Spacious 3 bedrooms & 2 full/2 half baths. Kitchen opens to sunny dining room with a brick raised-hearth gas fireplace for cozy evening dinners. Hardwoods on main level. Recreation room has second brick fireplace with French doors leading to an elegant flagstone patio. Close to Vienna Metro and I-66/495. Call me for additional information or a showing. 571-213-7500

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Buy a home, get a Ann Romer park! Steps to Lake CRS, GRI, ABR Accotink Park and a (703)597-4289 55 acre lake. RltrAnn@aol.com Updates include 42” TheRomerTeam.com kitchen cabinets, updated master bath, double pane windows & fresh paint. There’s a main level deck plus a basement walkout. Great close-in location just west of the Beltway with express Metro Bus to the Pentagon. Call me to see additional homes available in this community!

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$699,000 Falls Church

Stunning new 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Colonial with beautiful Kitchen & lower level Media Room.

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$2,490,000 Falls Church

Custom Colonial with four finished levels and 15,500 sq. feet of living area on 5 acres. Features chef’s Kitchen & Pool.

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$599,000

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Arlington, Leadership Fairfax, Leadership Greater Washington, Leadership Loudoun, Leadership Montgomery and Leadership Prince William. Frantz said the initiative was an effort to take what leadership groups already provide, and ramp things up “in a gamechanging way.” Featured keynote speakers for the event include Donald Graham, CEO of Graham Holdings Co.; Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund; and Linda Singh, managing director of Accenture. There also will be workshops and networking opportunities. For information on the effort, see the Web site at www.leadercenter.org/leadership-summit.

ment and Education Center (SEEC) is about to embark on a training program designed to empower immigrant women who desire to be entrepreneurs. “We want to bring the tools to them on what it would take to start a business,” said Andres Tobar, the organization’s executive director. The effort is set to kick off this month. While SEEC has been known for its work with male day-laborers, the organization several years ago began a training program for women in the home-cleaning field. The new effort will widen training to include women who want to start their own businesses in a number of fields. “There’s a lot of talent out there,” Tobar said. “We really are trying to step it up.”

1530 Key Boulevard, #311 - Arlington, VA 22209

Stunningly renovated one bedroom corner home situated on the third floor, this condo feels like living in an atrium. The first thing you will say when you enter this attractive home is oh my, look at that wall of windows! Despite its uber convenient location to DC, Georgetown, and Clarendon, the view from up here is scenic and green.

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465,000

5601 8th Street North - Arlington, VA 22205 Glistening floors. Soothing paint colors. Natural light flooding in through huge windows. Think you’ve landed in Restoration Hardware? Nope, you’re at this charming four bedroom, two and half bath Arlington rambler. Situated on a corner lot with a two-car garage, this home sits in one of Arlington’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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5611 7th Street North - Arlington, VA 22205 Everything’s coming up roses at this cheerful urban beach house. Follow the aroma from the beautiful backyard rose garden to enter this adorable 4 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home. The living room is bright and cozy - featuring an all brick hearth fireplace - with both gas and wood burning options, a huge bay window and glistening hardwood floors. The adjacent eat-in kitchen is spacious and bright - sunlight pours in through the bay window and the side door to highlight the beautiful stain glass cabinet, stunning chandelier, crown molding, abundant cabinets and lots of working space to make yummy meals in your charming home. A door from the kitchen leads to a wonderful side deck overlooking a spacious lot - it’s like having two backyards! www.5611-7thStN.com

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599,000

1001 North Vermont Street, #1005 - Arlington, VA Largest one-bedroom (682 sf plus nearly 200 sf private balcony) in highly desirable building, steps from Ballston Metro. Meticulously maintained penthouse unit on quiet floor has modern kitchen with granite countertops, ample storage, and underground reserved parking space ideally situated 50 feet from elevator. Rooftop pool and gym and access to storage cage. Walking distance to movies, shopping, great restaurants.

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THE BIRCHES - A Very Special Place Rarely available - one townhome located in this exclusive community in heart of North Arlington. The enclave of 24 homes encloses a private park with mature trees, walkways and cluster of benches. Each home has private Georgetown patio with gate opening onto park. Between Old Dominion & Glebe, amazing location - leave your car at home and walk to restaurants, banks, shops, etc. Easy access to DC, airports, metro.

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Arlington Notes II Treasurer’s Office has announced plans for its annual student-design competition, with the winning entry to be featured on the county’s 2016-17 vehicle decal. Arlington high-school students can submit artwork depicting a county theme or locale as part of the 12th annual competition. The submission deadline is Nov. 30. Four finalists will be selected by a panel of notable residents, followed by community voting for the winner from Dec. 15Jan. 19 through the Sun Gazette and the treasurer’s Web site. All finalists will receive cash awards and will see their artwork displayed at the Founders Art Gallery on the Arlington campus of George Mason University. Finalists’ artwork also will be displayed on the front page of the Sun Gazette. The winning artwork will start appearing next summer on 160,000 county vehicle decals. The contest was originated during the tenure of Frank O’Leary as treasurer, and has been continued by his successor, Carla de la Pava. Last year, a record 114 student entries were submitted, with the competition won by Tommy Casey, a junior at Yorktown High School. Competition information and forms can be found on the Web site at http://taxes.arlingtonva.us/vehicles/registration-decals. For information, call Susan Anderson at (703) 228-3071 or e-mail sanderson@arlingtonva.us. TEJADA, STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO WIN ACCOLADES: The Alliance for

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ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER OPENS NEW EXHIBITIONS: The Arlington Arts Center

will open exhibitions – “Fall Solos 2015” and “Wired” – on Saturday, Oct. 24, and will host a reception with the artists that day from 6 to 9 p.m. A total of regional 14 artists were selected for inclusion in the “Solos” exhibition, which will continue with a separate exhibit next spring. “Wired” will feature the work of resident artist Michele Colburn, exploring the impact of war and violence on culture. The event also will feature an open house with the center’s resident artists: Michele Colburn, Roxana Geffen, Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi, Becca Kallem, Bridget Sue Lambert, Jung Min Park, Pam Rogers, Rachel Schmidt, Austin Shul, Alice Whealin and Dawn Whitmore. The exhibitions will run through Dec. 20. The center is located at 3550 Wilson Blvd., with gallery hours Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonartscenter.org. GMU HOSTS EXHIBITION OF ABSTRACT WORKS: The Carolyn Anne Watts Foun-

dation and George Mason University’s Founders Hall Gallery are teaming up for an exhibition of abstract paintings by Watts, an artist who battled depression before her death in 2010. “Untitled, Undated and Unsigned: The Work of Carolyn Ann Watts” will feature abstract paintings in brilliant acrylics. “Carolyn Ann’s spectacular works convey the complexities of her as an artist,” said Maggie Edwards, coordinator of the Founders Hall Gallery. “We’re excited to be able to bring attention to her artistry while furthering understand of mental-health issues in our community.” An opening reception is slated for Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at the gallery, located at GMU’s Arlington campus, 3351 Fairfax Drive. The exhibition and reception are free; light refreshments will be served. To R.S.V.P., e-mail medwar20@gmu. edu. AAUW RECEPTION OPEN TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: The Arlington branch

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Resources has been awarded a five-year grant to administer New Pathways for Fathers and Families, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant funding, which totals $1.56 million for the first year, supports efforts promoting responsible fatherhood by providing activities that improve relationships, communication and parenting skills. “We are extremely proud to have been selected to administer this important program that will create positive change in the lives of the fathers and families who

participate,” said Linda Chandler, CEO of Linden Resources. The organization will team with Granato Counseling Services, which provides professional mentoring, facilitation and consulting services.

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October 22, 2015

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made the following appointments to local boards and commissions: Mary Ann Johnson was appointed and Laurie Young was reappointed to the Commission on Aging. Janet Kopenhaver was reappointed to the Commission for the Arts. Scott Alonzie was appointed to the Crystal City Citizen Review Council, and Christer Ahl was designated vice chairman. Tony Costa was appointed to the Economic Development Commission. Audra Bartels was appointed to the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission. Gregory Miller was appointed and Mike Hanna and Sara Meservey were reappointed to the Environment & Energy Conservation Commission. Peter Robertson and John Schoenecker were appointed to the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission. Joshua Farrar was appointed and Martha Moore was reappointed to the Information Technology Advisory Commission. Nancy Flores was appointed to the Neighborhood Complete Streets Committee. Steve Finn was appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission, and William Ross was designated as vice chairman. Mary Jean Schmelzer was appointed to the Rosslyn Business Improvement District board of directors. Joseph Warren was appointed to the Transportation Commission. Maury Wray Bridges was appointed to the Williamsburg Field Site Evaluation Work Group. RIBBON-CUTTING SET AT NEW SCHOOL:

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gious communities, groups and individuals will gather Saturday, Oct. 24 for the 38th annual Arlington CROP Hunger Walk. Organizers have set a goal of raising $40,000, which will benefit both the Arlington Food Assistance Center and efforts to end hunger worldwide. The event will be held beginning at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 610 North Vermont St. Registration starts at 8 a.m. “This is one of the largest CROP Hunger Walks in Virginia,” said coordinator Kenn Speicher. “Each of our walkers reaches out to generous donors to sponsor them. We are grateful for how they come through, year after year.” Since its inception, the loal event has raised more than $1 million. For information on participating or sponsorship, see the Web site at www.arlingtoncropwalk.org. MARYMOUNT GALLERY OPENS CERAMICS EXHIBITION: Marymount University’s

Barry Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition “Ceramic Art by Joe Hicks” on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, located in the Reinsch

Library on the university’s main campus. The exhibition will feature works by Hicks, a professor who leads the ceramics program at Marymount’s Department of Fine Arts. The exhibition will be on view through Dec. 3 during regular hours – Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at www.marymount.edu/barrygallery. NATURE CENTER HOSTS CIDER-MAKING FOR PRE-TEENS: Gulf Branch Na-

ture Center will host a cider-making program for ages 9 to 12 on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Participants will be able to chop, mash and press apples into cider, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-3403. NATURE CENTER HOSTS TREE-ID PROGRAM: Long Branch Nature Center will

host a “Tree ID” walk for infants and tots on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn to identify trees by their shape, bark and leaf. The trails are not stroller-friendly, but have easy footing. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-6535. ARLINGTONIAN WINS AWARD AT FILM FESTIVAL: Natalie Roy, an Arlington res-

ident and Realtor with Keller Williams, recently won a film award from the New Urbanism Film Festival in Los Angeles for her entry: “Arlington Passages: Natalie.” Roy’s entry was one of six 150-second films produced and entered into the competition by BikeArlington and Modacity’s. “Arlington Passages” is a short film series exploring all the different types, styles and motivations of bicyclists in Arlington. Roy’s film was about how she bicycles to do her job as a real-estate professional. The festival issues awards to the best short films in eight categories: architecture, bicycling, food, health, street art, tactical urbanism, urban design and walkability. “Arlington Passages: Natalie” won Best Bicycle Film. The Arlington films are available at www.arlingtonpassages.com. They have also been accepted in the 2015 Alexandria Film Festival, and will be shown at the Beatley Library on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. CANCER CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS: The Cancer Re-

source Center at Virginia Hospital Center hosts free programs and support groups for those experiencing different forms of cancer and their families. Programs are held at the hospital, 1701 North George Mason Drive. For information, call (703) 558-6913. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper. Contact information can be found on Page 6 of each week’s edition.

ARMED ROBBERY: n On Oct. 8 at 10:30 p.m., a 50-year-old man was walking in the 800 block of South Frederick Street when he was robbed of his wallet at gunpoint, police said. During the incident, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face with a handgun. The suspects are described as black males, in their 20s, 5’11” to 6’2”, 180 to 200 pounds. CARJACKING: n On Oct. 8 at 6:40 p.m., a man entered the passenger side of a woman’s vehicle in the 1600 block of North Fort Myer Drive, police said. The victim fled the vehicle and screamed for help, causing bystanders to intervene until officers arrived on the scene, police said. The suspect – 19-year-old Michael Thesing of Oakwood, Ohio – was arrested, charged with carjacking and was held without bond. MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On Oct. 10 at 9:30 p.m., a 26-yearold man was struck in the face with a wine bottle during a barbecue in the 4000 block of Lorcom Lane, causing large lacerations to his head, police said. The suspect – 43-year-old Melissa Michelle Fredericks of Arlington – was arrested and charged with malicious wounding. The victim was transported to Virginia

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Hospital Center with non-life-threatening injuries. n On Oct. 11 at 10:50 p.m., a 50-year-old man was stabbed twice by an acquaintance during a physical altercation in the 2900 block of South Glebe Road, police said. The suspect – 51-year-old Warren Malcolm of Arlington – was arrested, charged with malicious wounding and was held without bond. The suspect was transported to George Washington University Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

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ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT: n On Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m., a man attempted to kiss a 38-year-old woman in an elevator in the 2500 block of 9th Road South. The suspect is described as a black male, in his 40s, 5’10”, 180 pounds. BREAKING AND ENTERING: n Sometime between Sept. 30 at 6:15 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m., a suspect or suspects cut a hole in a gate in the 1500 block of South Crystal Drive, entered a store and stole money from a cash register. n On Oct. 2 at 1 p.m., an individual entered a home in the 4100 block of 3rd Road North, but fled when confronted by a resident. The suspect is described as an Hispanic male. n On Oct. 7 at 8:35 p.m., an individual was seen attempting to gain access to a shed in the back yard of a home in the 5800 block of 16th Street North.

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The Popularity of Girls Golf Keeps Growing in Virginia The numbers aren’t enough yet, and it still may take a few more years. But slowly, the sport of girls high school golf on the public-school level in Virginia is getting closer to gaining full independence.

Warriors Maintain Share of First Place

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The Wakefield Warriors (5-2, 3-0) upped their winning streak to five with a 49-0 road rout over the host Stuart Raiders on Oct. 16 in Capitol Conference high school football action.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Wakefield, which last won five games in a row 28 years ago, remained in first place in the conference with the win. Against Stuart, Leon Young (208 yards rushing) ran for four touchdowns, including an 84-yarder. Quarterback Colton Poythress passed to Chris Robertson for touchdowns of 38 and 31 yards, James Clark had a touchdown run and Alex Hendle booted seven extra points. The Warriors led 42-0 at halftime. Wakefield had 355 yards rushing against Stuart. Clark ran for 74 yards, Robertson for 47 and Fred Bowles for 23. Poythress was 6 of 12 passing for 101 yards. Robertson had four catches for 86 yards. Ryan Jones and Cameron Graves recovered fumbles for Wakefield on defense in the game. Wakefield hosts the Marshall StatesContinued on Page 25

Yorktown High School’s Stevie Picot heads toward the end zone on a long touchdown pass and run during the Patriots’ Oct. 16 comeback win over the McLean Highlanders. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

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For the first 20 minutes of the Washington-Lee Generals’ homecoming contest against the visiting Fairfax Rebels, Oct. 16, neither FOOTBALL on team could separate itself from the other, trading possessions and scores as each struggled to find its rhythm. Then, the Generals (3-4, 2-2) remembered they had Ceneca Espinoza. The senior was at the heart of two bang-bang offensive series in the final minute of the first half that swung the high school football game toward W-L’s comfortable 3514 victory in Liberty Conference action. The Generals took an early 14-7 lead

on a 21-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Andrew Malone to senior wide receiver Gene Jones, then a 49-yard punt return touchdown from junior wide receiver Quinn Parks. With two minutes remaining in the second quarter, Espinoza burst for a 31yard run to put the Generals close to the red zone. Washington-Lee scored a few plays later on a 13-yard slant pass from Malone to Parks, extending its lead to 21-7. After Washington-Lee’s Henry Casey intercepted a pass, Espinoza completed a 54-yard halfback throw to Gene Jones to increase the Generals’ lead to 28-7. “I still have a cannon of an arm,” Espinoza quipped. After opening the season with a 1-4

record, the Washington-Lee coaching staff and Espinoza mutually decided to transition the senior back to his natural position of running back from quarterback. The move paid dividends. Espinoza rushed for 102 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries against Fairfax, in addition to his one passing touchdown. “Moving back to running back opens up the passing game, since opponents have to play up and focus on the rushing game,” Espinoza said. Washington-Lee coach Josh Shapiro agreed with Espinoza. “We felt it was best to move Ceneca back to his natural position, so he could be more comfortable and make plays,” Continued on Page 25

Currently in the Virginia High School League (VHSL), girls and boys are members of the same co-ed golf teams during regular-season and postseason play. The one independent competition for the girls is the Girls State Open, which takes place next week, has been held since 2002, includes all enrollment-size classifications, and is an individual tournament only. There is no team scoring. Leading up to that tournament are various all-girls, 18-hole state qualifying rounds held throughout the state. One of the Northern Virginia qualifiers was at Twin Lakes in Clifton on Oct. 20 and had the possibility of drawing an all-time high 100 golfers. That’s a very good thing, because those numbers mean more and more girls are participating in high school golf. However, not all schools in the state have enough girls to field full allfemale teams. Many teams still have no girls, or not enough (four is necessary) to field a squad. That’s the case in Northern Virginia. Many Fairfax County teams have multiple girls, including enough to field full varsity club teams, which play an all-girls regular-season club schedule, including invitational tournaments. Chantilly High has 11 girls in its program and Langley has eight. Both play full regular-season club schedules, along with Madison and McLean and a few others, including Stuart. Marshall, another local team, has eight female golfers in its program. In Arlington, the Yorktown High golf program always has multiple girls and Wakefield had one this fall. At some point, the VHSL wants girls golf to be separate from boys, like with boys and girls tennis, basketball soccer and other sports. That could happen even if all schools can’t field full teams, but a large majority can. The numbers for girls independence aren’t there yet, but the possibility is getting closer.

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baseman Autumn Criswell produced a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning to plate outfielder Avery Miller as the Arlington Sage 10-under girls softball team (10-1) defeated the Leesburg Revolution, 3-2, to win the inaugural Madison Small Scholarship Fund fast-pitch softball tournament. Miller’s lead-off double followed by Criswell’s linedrive single to center field capped a tense championship game that featured a pitching duel between the Sage’s Kaya DeMarco and the Revolution’s Alyssa Hough. DeMarco allowed just two earned runs on 88 pitches, 64 for strikes. The tournament, hosted by the United States Specialty Sports Association, funds a scholarship in honor of Madison Small, a Broad Run High School softball player who died in April of meningococcal meningitis. The victory capped a 5-0 run through the tournament for the Sage. The squad swept pool play with a 12-0 victory against the Replay Bandits, a 6-3 win over the PWC Cyclones and 3-1 triumph over the Revolution. “Every one of these girls contributed something,” coach Matt Keelen said. “They played their hearts out.” Also for the Sage in the title game, Maddie Kutler scored from first base on a single to shallow right field by Maya Anbinder. Clutch defense by Avery Fritz at shortstop, Madison Keelen at second base and Shan-

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non Burns behind the plated helped stymie Revolution rallies in the fifth and sixth innings. Other Sage players who contributed key hits in earlier games included Zoe Donmoyer, Laura South, Ava Lansbury and Grace Kane. Miller hit .800 in the tournament, while Mamajek and Fritz combined to pitch a no-hitter in the first game. Other coaches were Mike Kane and Ryan Donmoyer. ARLINGTON BABE RUTH TRAVEL TRYOUTS: Arlington

Babe Ruth will hold tryouts for the 2016 travel program in the ages 9 through 12 divisions. The 11-year-old tryouts are Friday, Oct. 23 at Barcroft Park Field No. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with a second-round scheduled for Sunday Oct. 25 at a time to be announced,

October 22, 2015

ARLINGTON SAGE WIN SOFTBALL TOURNEY: Third-

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, 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. FALL BASEBALL LEAGUES: Arlington Babe Ruth

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High School Roundup LIBERTY TOURNAMENT FIELD HOCKEY:

The Yorktown Patriots are the No. 5 seed and the Washington-Lee Generals are seeded seventh in this week’s eight-team Liberty Conference girls field hockey tournament. First-round action was scheduled for Oct. 19. Yorktown played No. 4 seed McLean and W-L No. 2 seed and defending champion Fairfax. CROSS COUNTRY: Bishop O’Connell

senior Kevin Dannaher finished fourth in the boys varsity B race at the Oct. 17 Milestate Invitational Race. Dannaher’s finishing time was 16:07. O’Connell’s Alex Dudley was 29th in 17:08 and Luke Brinkman was 31st in 17:12, as the O’Connell boys were fourth in the team standings. For O’Connell in the girls varsity A race, Isabell Baltimore finished 19th in 18:38. The O’Connell boys and girls teams

run in their conference championship meet on Oct. 31 at Lake Fairfax Prk in Reston.

qualify. The two-day, 36-hole Girls State Open is Oct. 26-27 at Red Wing Lake Golf Course in Virginia Beach.

GIRLS STATE GOLF QUALIFYING: Local zone qualifying for the Girls State Open Golf Tournament was scheduled for Oct. 20 at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. Twenty percent of the entire field will qualify during the 18-hole event. Players from various local schools like Wakefield and Yorktown attempt to

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for 58, Thomas Richardson three for 15 and Maddox two for 57. The Patriots had 344 total yards and came up with four turnovers, two interceptions and two fumbles. Yorktown hosts the first-place Hayfield Hawks (5-2, 4-0) on Oct. 23 at 7

terback, but he’s a good receiver, so we needed to find someone else. We have a young passer, Andrew Malone, and he played well.” Shapiro also noted his defense. “Our defense has been a consistent

theme all season,” he said. “Two weeks ago we were 1-4, but our defense was still competing. Now we’re getting our offense going a bit more.” Malone was 14 of 26 passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns against Fair-

fax. He threw three interceptions. Casey had five catches for 58 yards. Jones had four for 103 and two touchdowns. Washington-Lee plays at winless McLean on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Generals Continued from Page 24 he said. “We tried Henry Casey at quar-

Yorktown High School’s Zane Killgo hits the hole only to find McLean’s Cochise Wanzer waiting to make the tackle during the Oct. 16 Liberty Conference football game. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

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McLean missed an extra point after its third touchdown to take a 20-14 lead. Glagola was 23 of 39 passing for 301 yards, and had 28 yards rushing. He threw three interceptions. Paredes had seven catches for 104 yards, Picot five for 63, Shane Killgo four

n Three turnovers, a missed field goal and the inability to convert a couple of key fourth-down situations prevented the Bishop O’Connell Knights (1-6, 0-4) from defeating the host St. Mary’s Ryken Knights the night of Oct. 16. O’Connell lost, 14-6, in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference high school football game in southern Maryland. The loss was the team’s fourth straight, and probably the most frustrating yet, according to head coach Colin Disch. One of O’Connell’s lost fumbles was inside the St. Mary’s Ryken’s three-yard line. “We had a ton of opportunities, so it is very disappointing,” Disch said. “We keep playing hard, but we didn’t make the plays we needed to make, and we need to take care of the ball better. We have a young team so we are going to build on some of the good things, like how we ran the ball well in the game.” Nick Shaw had more than 120 yards rushing for O’Connell against St. Mary’s Ryken.

Continued from Page 24 men (4-3, 3-0) in a showdown for first place at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in a game that could determine the conference champion. n The Yorktown Patriots (3-4, 2-2) snapped a two-game losing streak with a 21-20 comeback road victory over the winless McLean Highlanders on Oct. 16 in Liberty Conference action. Yorktown trailed 20-14 late in the game. After a fumble recovery, Yorktown quarterback Stephen Glagola threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Matt Paredes with two minutes to play. Mehran Roshanaei booted his third extra point to give the Patriots the victory. Yorktown’s other touchdowns came on a 20-yard screen pass from Glagola to Stevie Picot, and on a 46-yard Glagola to Drew Maddox pass. The lead seesawed as the game was tied at 7 and at 14.

ing openings for varsity girls lacrosse, varsity girls soccer and junior varsity baseball. For information, contact Noel Deskins at (703) 228-6733 or e-mail noel. deskins@apsva.us.

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October 22, 2015

College Roundup ADDISON COLL: Arlington resident Ad-

dison Coll is a junior golfer on the men’s team at Ohio State University. Coll has played in a few matches this fall. This past spring, the graduate of Gonzaga College High School fired a final-round 64 to finish tied for second at NCAA Regional competition in New

I-66 Tolls Continued from Page 12 Glossing over the fact that candidates

Schools Continued from Page 1 the elected officials who will decide the matter on its progress. The group, helmed by Greg Greeley, has not changed its earlier view that the three top prospects for a new school are the originally proposed Thomas Jefferson site, Drew Model School and the Gunston Middle/Oakridge Elementary campus. The group is slated to make its final report to the School Board on Nov. 5. Greeley told the Sun Gazette it remains an open question whether the report will include the recommendation of a single site, or multiple ones. Putting a school on what is now a parking lot at Thomas Jefferson would provide

Haven, Conn., with a 54-hole total of 206. His stroke average for the 2014-15 seasons was 74.22 with an 18-hole low of 64.

a sophomore defensive back for the Boston College football team. Through five games, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Moore had broken up three passes and made 10 tackles.

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SANTONI GRAHAM: Bishop O’Connell

High School graduate Santoni Graham

is a freshman linebacker for the Division I Wagner College football team. In two games, the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Graham had made two tackles. Graham was the Sun Gazette’s 2013 high school Defensive Player of the Year. He played at Fork Union Military Academy in 2014.

from the outer suburbs in his own party are among those beating the drum of opposition, McAuliffe criticized GOP lawmakers. “I would ask the Republicans who are whining and complaining: what is your plan?’” he said. “I’m putting forth a plan

to help relieve congestion. We can move, we believe, 40,000 more vehicles by doing this.” The next step for the toll plan is a briefing the VDOT planning team will make to the Commonwealth Transportation

Board on Oct. 27 in Virginia Beach. A key vote on whether to execute the framework agreement for the project is expected at the CTB’s Dec. 9 meeting. For information on the project, see the Web site at http://inside.transform66.org/.

relief to nearby Patrick Henry and Barcroft elementary schools, but would not solve overcrowding at Oakridge Elementary. “At Gunston, the challenge is reversed,” Greeley said, as a school there would help Oakridge but, without major boundary adjustments, do little for other overcrowded South Arlington schools. The Drew locale, located about halfway between Thomas Jefferson to the north and Gunston to the south, “is much more central – the challenge there is it does put two elementaries in the same location.” The School Board currently has scheduled discussion on the task force’s proposal for mid-November and a vote in early December. The County Board then will get the plan, and conceivably could approve it by the end of the year. County Board Chairman Mary Hynes

said that while the task force’s report remains a work in progress, she was impressed with the efforts. The group, Hynes said, “really covered a tremendous amount of ground and thinking in a short time frame,” she said. While the task force’s work will be done in November, the school system is embarking on a mini building boom, including proposals for a new home to H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, renovation of that school’s existing space into a neighborhood middle school, and determining how and when to proceed with redevelopment of the Arlington Career Center site. Each decision is likely to ricochet across the overall effort to keep up with the growth in student population. “All of these projects . . . would all impact each other,” School Board member James Lander said.

High School graduate Kamrin Moore is

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. October 31, 1941: n Two planned hotel projects could be jeopardized by the need to build roads to serve the War Department Building (later to be known as the Pentagon). n Local builders say there is enough land and private capital to construct needed housing for war workers. n The editor says he was “shocked” to learn of projections that Arlington’s population could grow to 300,000 and that Northern Virginia’s population could rise to over 3 million. n Interest in Virginia’s election is “slight,” with little in the way of competitive races. n Washington-Lee students have a new pastime: badminton. October 30, 1959: n The D.C. area has lost out to New York City in its bid to host the 1964 World’s Fair. n The Virginia Education Association, which represents white teachers, has backed the governor’s plan to allow localities to set up private schools in an effort to skirt around court-ordered integration. n Northern Virginia’s state senators seem to be wary of Gov. Almond’s plan to impose a sales tax. October 29, 1968: n The Sun has endorsed Joe Wholey over Leslie Phillips and Reidar Claffy for County Board. n Virginia voters are set to pass judgment on the liquor-by-the-drink referendum on Election Day. n Republican vice presidential candidate Spiro Agnew made a campaign swing through Virginia this week. n Arlington police are planning a crackdown on uninsured motorists. n A “mixed year” is ahead for the state economy. October 31, 1978: n The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Virginia’s obscenity law. n Democrat Andrew Miller says he is in a “dead heat” with Republican John Warner in the U.S. Senate race. n Sun sports columnist Lois Thomas says any parent who wants their child to succeed in high school athletics “would be a fool” to move to Arlington. She blamed school officials, coaches and students for disinterest in sports.

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8. 10 percent to charity, e.g.

9. Panache

ACROSS

stuffing

10. Pieces of fabric used for 11. *Vampire’s action

1. Medieval fiddle

12. Iditarod ride

6. College assessment test

15. Hagrid’s dog in “Harry Potter”

9. Outgoing tide action

series

13. Allergic reaction to bee sting

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20. Deed hearings

14. ____ chi

22. “We ____ Young” by Fun

15. Thresh about, as in arms

24. Opposite of diastole

16. Oddball’s attempt?=

25. *Wicked ride

17. Pro baseball’s “Master Melvin”

26. This bird gets the worm

18. Starbucks’ serving

27. One of #4 Down, alternate

19. Status of being a star

spelling

21. *Inhabited by apparitions

29. Paris streets

23. Actor Stallone

31. Greek salad staple

24. Lord’s servant

32. Any detergent plant

25. Busy flyer

33. Cut it out

28. *Like a Halloween sensation

34. “____ ____ a high note”

30. Wipe out

36. Coal residue

35. St. Louis team

38. Spiral-horned African antelope

37. Hair product manufacturer

42. Traditional Italian fare

39. Red Sea nation

45. Nancy Drew, e.g.

40. Black and white treat

49. *Freddy’s street

41. Frame job

51. *Halloween movie genre

43. Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and

54. Part of a flower

____”

56. Peace-meaning branch

44. Bread spreads

57. Point of a crescent moon

46. Kind of jerk

58. On top of

47. “The Sun ____ Rises”

59. *Stitched make-up

48. ____ Beach, SC 50. Verdant 52. Even, to a poet 53. *Give me a treat, or ____! 55. Excessively 57. *”Guess who?” garb 61. *Spell-caster 65. Before editing

60. Poacher’s trophy 69. Money under mattress, e.g.

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61. Made awake

70. Black and white sea bird

1. Whistle blowers

62. South American tubers

71. Rounded like an egg

2. Make changes

63. Make a reference

72. Politician’s barrelful

3. Between Phi and Kappa

64. “The Man Who ____ Too

73. “To Kill a Mockingbird” author

4. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s

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74. Stitch again

5. *Placed in a pumpkin

67. Singular of #29 Down

6. Nucleus plus electrons

66. As opposed to amateur

7. *Witch’s sidekick

68. Bioweapon

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