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County Board member John Vihstadt heads into the final campaign furlongs with significantly more cash on hand than opponent Alan Howze, according to new figures. Vihstadt, an independent, had $58,746 in his campaign coffers as of Aug. 31, according to figures reported Sept. 15 by the State Board of Elections and Virginia Public Access Project. Howze, a Democrat, had $16,906 on hand. Vihstadt and Howze squared off in an April special election to fill the seat of Democratic County Board member Chris Zimmerman, who resigned. Vihstadt won handily. They will be the only two candidates on the County Board ballot Nov. 4. Demographics favor the Democrats, as turnout for the general election will be much higher than for the special election. While Howze has less cash on hand, he will benefit from the more robust election machinery of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, whose joint campaign helps to fund get-out-the-vote efforts. Both Vihstadt and Howze have been running almost continuously since the start of the year. Since beginning their campaigns, Vihstadt has raised $155,327 and Howze $120,663. Howze’s totals include $14,249 in loans to his campaign, while Vihstadt’s campaign has no loans, according to state figures.

Most Local Schools Are Still Fully Accredited

Yorktown High School running back Jack Storrs break into the clear during the Patriots’ 27-15 home victory over the Edison Eagles on Sept. 19. Storrs scored two touchdowns in the contest and rushed for 159 yards to help the Patriots improve to 2-1. See a game story in Sports. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

New, more rigorous standards left two Arlington schools behind, but 28 of 30 Arlington schools won full accreditation based on academic achievement during the 2013-14 school year. Only Drew Model School and Kenmore Middle School failed to meet full accreditation, based on figures reported Sept. 16 by the Virginia Department of Education. They were “accredited with warning.” A year ago, those schools had won full accreditation. One other county school, Arlington Mill High School, is still being evaluated, county school officials said. Accreditation is based on student achievement on state-mandated Standards of Learning exams, or SOLs. State education officials have been warning for months that accreditation rates would be down this year based on the higher standards. A total of 68 percent of Virginia’s public schools won full accreditation based on achievement, down from 77 percent a year before and 93 percent two years ago. The number of schools accredited with warning grew from 393 in 2012-13 to 545 in 2013-14. “The challenge now is to move beyond the temporary disappointment . . . and work together – school divisions shoulder to shoulder with the department – to share best practices and implement the instructional strategies that will move our students toward college and career readiness,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said in a statement accompanying the data. Continued on Page 19

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Among those staffing a booth were Kim Durand and Mary Ann Moran, representing the Partnership for Children, Youth and Families and partaking in an outreach activity. “We’ve been talking to all kinds of folks,” the ever-cheerful Durand said as she and Moran basked in the late-summer sunshine. Also on hand was new-in2014 Drew Model School principal Darryl Evans, along with Hoffman-Boston Elementary School principal Kim Graves. “It’s been an amazing day,” Graves said, “uniting behind our community.” The theme of the celebration was “Remembering Green Valley: Bridge Builders Past & Present.” (The names “Green Valley” and “Nauck” have been used almost interchangeably to describe the neighborhood through the years.) “For many of us, it is a day to reflect on how far we have come,” Clark said. “For others, the reflection is on where we are going from here.” Among those playing key roles in the day’s events was Nauck Civic Association president Dr. Alfred Taylor Sr., who discussed his new book about

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“Birthday cake inside, everybody! Go get some birthday cake!” Portia Clark was in command of the situation at Drew Model School Sept. 20 at Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day, which celebrated the 170th birthday of the historic, and historically African-American, South Arlington neighborhood. A few minutes earlier, Clark – a veteran community leader –had been rounding up young people who live in the community to participate in the cakecutting and “Happy Birthday” songfest. “Who can sing best?” she asked the assembled group. “Me!” came the reply from a half-dozen voices. Outside the school, the community celebration was going full force despite unseasonably warm temperatures. Moon bounces, cotton candy, community-service booths, politicking, a fish fry, music . . . all were part of the afternoon. “It’s been wonderful,” said Clark, the chief organizer. “I can’t begin to tell you how many people are out there.”

those who have lived in the community through the generations. The first mention of what is now Nauck dates to the 17th century, when a John Alexander purchased 46 acres in the vicinity. The Nauck community itself first was settled in 1844 by a free black man, Levi Jones, according to the civic association’s history. After the Civil War and the closure of Freedman’s Village near modern-day Columbia Pike, former slaves, free blacks and their descendants began moving into the Nauck area, one of the few communities in Arlington (then known as Alexandria County) where they could reside under the still-rigid segregation that would remain in effect the better part of a century. The Nauck Civic Association dates to 1927, representing residents in an area generally bounded by Army Navy Country Club, 16th Road South, South Four Mile Run Drive and South Walter Reed Drive. Its current population is about 5,800. The community’s demographics are evolving, as many older residents are capitalizing on high home prices, selling their

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Community Celebration Highlights Nauck’s 170th

Local youth join with Portia Clark to cut a birthday cake celebrating Nauck’s 170th anniversary.

properties and moving away. The result has been a more racially diverse neighborhood, with the 2010 federal census pegging the demographic breakdown as 36 percent black, 27 percent white,

26 percent Latino and 8 percent Asian. For information on the Nauck Civic Association, see the Web site at www.ncaarlington.org.

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Young Campaign Staffer Reflects on Opportunity Washington-Lee High School alumnus Jarrod Nagurka took the spring semester off from the University of Virginia to serve as political director for Patrick Hope’s bid for the 8th District U.S. House of Representatives seat. His summer was spent, in part, as campaign manager in Democrat Rip Sullivan’s successful bid to win the 48th House of Delegates seat left vacant by the resignation of Bob Brink. The Sun Gazette recently asked Nagurka about the experiences, and whether they portend a future career in the political arena. What initially convinced you to take time away from your studies to work on the Hope campaign? What did you see as the pros and the cons of doing that? Any regrets about the decision? Patrick provided me with an incredible opportunity, and I knew if I didn’t take advantage of it, then I would always regret it. I’m sure it went against conventional wisdom (and probably wisdom in general!) to hire a 20-year-old political director, so I’ll always be grateful for that opportunity. I foresaw the biggest con being the challenge to return to school after having that sort of an experience. Politics is almost like an addiction for me, and going cold turkey hasn’t been easy! But I don’t regret it for a second; I learned and matured more during that experience than I ever would have in a semester at school, and owe a debt of gratitude to Patrick for the opportunity. What political skills did you have going into the Hope cam-

paign, and what skills did you learn during that campaign that transferred to the Sullivan campaign? I had been involved in politics since high school, having started the Young Democrats Club at Washington-Lee and working in minor capacities on several campaigns. I had a general understanding of the way campaigns worked, but the Hope campaign was my first experience beyond any sort of entry-level position. I developed a deeper understanding of the nuts-and-bolts aspect of a campaign, which put me in a good position to manage Rip’s race. Patrick’s campaign manager, Jarrod Nagurka (right) served as campaign manager for Rip Sullivan’s 48th House of Delegates run. Ben Tribbett, made a concerted I first got involved in the po- engaged electorate we have, which effort to keep me in the loop with rick Hope’s endorsement was very helpful, particularly in Arlington. litical process because I believe made my job easier! regards to the overall campaign Endorsements matter, but it also in the Democratic values of fairIt’s better to win than lose, strategy, which helped give me a came down to hard work. We ness, equality and opportunity. obviously. But since you were infoundation for the Sullivan cammailed more than 4,000 letters in There are a lot of different ways volved in campaigns that did both paign. The race in the 48th occurred less than 24 hours thanks to vol- to promote those values, so while this year, how much better is it to during a much more compressed unteers’ folding, stuffing, stamp- I don’t know whether or not that win than lose, from a personal timetable than the 8th District ing and licking envelopes, and means I’ll continue working on and emotional standpoint? The two races were very difDemocratic primary. As manager we had supporters making phone campaigns in the future, it’s safe of the Sullivan campaign, how calls from the beach on their va- to say that I look forward to con- ferent. In the end, even though I tinuing my political involvement. worked hard on the Hope camdid that brisk schedule – for the cations. In order to be successful in a Of course there will always be paign, we still ended up with a nomination and then in the special election – impact running the six-day campaign, you need to ways we can improve our democ- strong Democratic nominee in have a terrific candidate with in- racy – campaign-finance reform Don Beyer, who I will be proud to campaign? In such a compressed time credibly dedicated volunteers, and comes to mind – but I do have a call my congressman. Losing the 48th District race frame, it helped to have an out- I was lucky enough to be a part of renewed sense of faith in democracy after the 48th District race. to a Republican, however, would standing candidate. Rip didn’t a team that had both. Does going through two elecWith less than a week’s notice, have been devastating – the last miss a beat; I’m not sure the guy tions in a brief time span make and over the July 4th holiday, thing we need is another member sleeps, and certainly not in the you more likely or less likely to more than 2,000 Democrats took of the anti-science, anti-healthsix days that Democrats had to want to be involved in the polititime to vote in an eight-hour win- care, anti-choice and anti-equalnominate a candidate. The timetable meant that we had to imme- cal process in a professional ca- dow on a Sunday in an election ity Richmond Republican caucus. diately come up with a plan and pacity in the future? And does be- with no absentee voting. Then, Winning felt good because the ing inside the hurricanes that are with only six weeks’ notice, nearly stakes were so high and it ensured implement it. The primary field that emerged political campaigns make you feel 10,000 voters made their way to that the 48th District has a delwas extremely impressive, all better or worse about the state of the polls in the middle of August. egate in Rip Sullivan who embodIt reaffirmed what a smart and ies their values. qualified to serve as delegate. Pat- American democracy?

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In-person absentee voting for the Nov. 4 general election began Sept. 19 and will run through POLITICAL Nov. 1 at the elections POTPOURRI county office, located on the third floor of the Arlington County government headquarters, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Absentee voting is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional dates and expanded hours planned for closer to the election. Virginia law does not permit no-excuses absentee voting; those seeking to cast bal-

lots prior to Election Day must meet at least one of a set of criteria set out under state law. For information on in-person or mailed absentee voting, see the Web site at http:// vote.arlingtonva.us or call (703) 228-3456. Governor Makes Local Appointments: Gov. McAuliffe has made the following appointments of Arlington residents to state boards and commissions: • Dr. Asha Patton Smith has been appointed to the Advisory Board on Behavioral Analysis. Smith is a child and adolescent psychologist with Kaiser Permanente. • Atima Omara has been appointed to the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities. Omara is a disability-rights consultant.

• Carolina Espinal and Zuraya Tapia-

Hadley have been appointed to the Virginia Latino Advisory Board. Espina is a director of Brunswick Group LLC and Tapia-Hadley is treasurer of the Shirlington Education and Employment Center. Communittee of 100 to Host Candidate Night: The Arlington Committee of 100 will host a debate featuring County Board candidates John Vihstadt and Alan Howze at the organization’s next monthly dinner meeting, to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Gerard Phelan Hall on the main campus of Marymount University. Full details will be posted on the Web site at www.arlingtoncommitteeof100.org. Replays of Civic Federation Debates

Available: Did you miss the Sept. 2 Arlington County Civic Federation debate? Or just have a hankering to check it out again? There are several options at hand. Video from the debate, taken by Arlington Independent Media, has been uploaded to YouTube in two segments: • At http://youtu.be/ldGkMcTmMwY can be found the debate between candidates for County Board and for School Board. • At http://youtu.be/AxKhxRArmKc can be found the debate between candidates for 8th District U.S. House of Representatives, as well as presentations by Arlington Treasurer Carla de la Pava, who is running unopposed, and Robert Sarvis, the LiberContinued on Page 19

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THUMBS UP: To the partnership between the county government and the federal government, which will see a pedestriancrossing light installed on South George Mason Drive at the entrance to the Army National Guard training center. Traffic already can be a mess near the intersection of George Mason and Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), and having this extra light may well add to congestion. But it will make things infinitely safer for those who, today, have to hope and pray drivers will stop (as required) when someone enters the crosswalk. On balance, we’ll be happy when the light makes its appearance.

THUMBS UP: To the idea, expressed by a letter-writer elsewhere on this page, that Arlington school officials at least consider the name of Ellen Bozman for the new elementary school to be located on the Williamsburg Middle School campus. Bozman served a record 24 years on the County Board from 1974-97, but her impact on the community – particularly during those formative years of the postwar period – went far beyond being in elected office. Most likely, there are any number of good names for the new school, but we’d certainly agree that Bozman’s should be one given serious consideration.

THUMBS UP: To House Speaker William Howell (R-Fredericksburg), who, perhaps inadvertently, did residents of the 48th District a favor with the timing of the special election held in August. Local Democrats screamed that Howell was sticking it to them by holding the special election in the dead of summer. Though they had to scramble, both Democrats and Republicans came up with viable candidates and a competitive race, even if the end result turned out to be somewhat lopsided. As a result, those living in the 48th District had representation in the legislature as the General Assembly returned to special session last week.

Consider ‘Bozman’ for Name of New School Editor: A committee has been chosen to name the new elementary school that will share the campus of Williamsburg Middle School. While suggestions for the name have been made, none really seem appropriate. Let us name it “Ellen Bozman Elemen-

tary School.” Ellen, best known to many for serving 24 years on the County Board, started the after-school program and the farmer’s market, among many community endeavors, and made a huge difference in Arlington. Her spirit lives on today. It the name is selected, this would be the

first school in Arlington to honor a local woman (Campbell Elementary School was named jointly after Edmund and Elizabeth Campbell). The suggestion for naming was made by Amy Appelbaum. Ann Rudd Arlington

Be Wary of APS’s School-Construction Costs Editor: Do the 82 percent of households in Arlington that do not use the public schools favor spending $95,000 per seat, or more than $2 million per classroom, on a $383 million expansion to add 4,002 seats? We all favor quality, cost-effective education for Arlington children. But the top-heavy APS bureaucracy (with eight assistant superintendents), the lax enforcement of student eligibility and the lack of cost-consciousness in the facilities-expansion program have driven costs through the roof. This trend is financially unsustainable, and voters should take notice. One of the most recent APS expansions, Ashlawn Elementary School, started as a $12 million project, but costs ballooned to over $20 million for nine – yes, nine – additional classrooms and supporting space. Not only was the cost grossly underestimated and excessive, the planning and implementation experience was seriously flawed. The results should serve as a warning

to voters and other Arlington communities that are potential Arlington Public Schools expansion sites. Prepare to be abused. Those who closely followed the Ashlawn project thoroughly documented and reported, inter alia, to APS, School Board and County Board a lack of: CREDIBILITY regarding elimination green space, loss of hill, design of North Montague Street entrance, loss of trees, lighting design and the review process. ACCOUNTABILITY, with no admission of mistakes or assignment of responsibility for errors; and the only acknowledged “lessons learned” were inadequate communications and late engagement of arborists. COMPLIANCE, with continuous violations of use-permit conditions and county codes. ENFORCEMENT, with county forgiveness of use-permit and code violations, and insignificant penalties for myriad violations totaling $600 for a $20 million project. This record should serve as a warning to

other communities where Arlington Public Schools is contemplating expansion. Voters may wish to question the wisdom of granting hundreds of millions of dollars for school expansion until the school system and county government demonstrate improved performance. As a first step, given APS’s dismal record to date and the financial magnitude of the planned capital expenditures, the County Board should employ independent oversight of APS expansion projects to ensure transparency, honesty and compliance with use permit conditions to ensure protection of community interests. Without such, let the voter beware! William Johnson Arlington Join the conversation by sending a letter to the editor on a topic of local interest; contact information is found at left on this page. You’ll find more letters to the editor at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington (click on “Opinion”).

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the 240th anniversary of Chapman’s birth. The tool-lending initiative is classified as a pilot program, and volunteers are being recruited to support it through the fall gardening season that runs until November. Donated tools also are being sought. “Our hope is to get the lending program up and running and continue to grow it over the winter, so that we can offer a robust program for spring planting,” Brown said. The goal of the initiative is to entice county residents with limited space or time to embark on urban-gardening efforts. County officials conducted an online and in-person survey, and found that 27 percent of respondents said they would use the tools to begin gardening efforts, with 57 percent saying the tools would help them continue existing efforts. What about the grumblers who say libraries should be about books? Brown has an answer, with a mild retort attached. “Public libraries have long been about more than books, but we continue to be

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Sept. 15 held a ceremony to mark completion of improvements to Glencarlyn Park in the Arlington Forest neighborhood. The revamped park includes a playground featuring a sand-play area with boulders, a climbing structure and swings. The improvements were funded through the Neighborhood Conservation program.

PUBLIC-POLICY GROUP HOLDS SCREENING, DISCUSSION: The North-

ern Virginia chapter of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will hold a screening of the HBO documentary “Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert” on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. A discussion will follow. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 536-4106 or e-mail anne. murphy2244@gmail.com. LATINOAMERICANO FESTIVAL ON HORIZON: Hispanic Heritage Month will be

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CLARENDON DAY CELEBRATION ON HORIZON: The 17th annual Clarendon

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Capital Dahlia Society will hold its 79th annual Dahlia Show on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane in Arlington. Thousands of dahlia blooms will be on display in the free program. The community is invited. ‘FUN RIDE’ SLATED FOR CRYSTAL CITY:

The Arlington Fun Ride, a 17-mile, family-oriented bike loop, will be held in Crystal City on Saturday, Oct. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at the corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street South. Events will run through noon and also will include a three-mile kids’ ride, bike rodeo and short ride for parents with young children. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.arlingtonfunride.org.

Clean Environment, Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the Coalition for Smarter Growth are sponsoring a forum on energy efficiency on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Central Library. The event will features presentations by local officials and a representative of the Alliance to Save Energy.

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To our immediate left is the formal living room, large enough to entertain a gathering. To our right is the dining room, with a creative tray ceiling and a butler’s nook. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, with abundant prep space, a large center island and a light-filled breakfast nook overlooking the rear yard. This area is sure to become the central hub of daily life. The center of informal living will be the family room, with a coffered ceiling, fireplace and access out to the patio. Off the family room you will find a flex-space that would work well as a home office, artist’s retreat or playroom. It showcases the personality and versatility of the design. A computer nook is tucked away near the living room, providing functionality and offering privacy. The master retreat occupies the entire rear of the upper level, starting with a sumptuous bedding space with tray ceiling, and following that up with two extraordinary walk-in closets and, beyond them, a showstopper master bath. Three additional bedrooms are found on this level, one with its own full bath and two sharing a bath. Closet space is abundant in all three. A homework nook and laundry room are added bonuses on this level. The walk-out lower level is home to a

large recreation room, a play room (which would work well as a media room), a fitness room and the home’s fifth bedroom with full bath. A two-car bath rounds out the amenities, while the ever-changing scenery of the out-of-doors adds more delights to living among classic surroundings. The Laurel is just one of three homes that could be calling your name; The Magnolia and The Aspen each have plentiful delights and are ready to catch your eye, as well. No matter which one it is, the quality and craftsmanship of Tradition Homes guarantees there will be many years of gracious living well into the future. 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: Cherrydale Village, Arlington. Listed at: Starting in the $1.7 million range by Tradition Homes, (703) 8359695. Schools: Glebe Elementary, Swanson Middle, Washington-Lee High School.

Of the 569,000 single-family homes completed in 2013: • 518,000 had air-conditioning. • 59,000 had two or fewer bedrooms and 251,000 had four bedrooms or more. • 27,000 had one and one-half bathrooms or less, whereas 188,000 homes had three or more bathrooms. • 166,000 had a full or partial basement, while 91,000 had a crawl space, and 312,000 had a slab or other type of foundation. • 305,000 had two or more stories. • 333,000 had a forced-air furnace and 216,000 had a heat pump as the primary heating system. • 347,000 had a heating system powered by gas and 214,000 had a heating system powered by electricity. • The average single-family house completed was 2,598 square feet. Of the 429,000 single-family homes sold in 2013: • 120,000 used vinyl siding as the principal type of exterior wall material, while only 12,000 used wood. • 300,000 had 2-car garages, whereas 98,000 had garages for three cars or more. • 207,000 had one fireplace and 20,000 had two or more fireplaces. • The average sales price of new single-family homes sold was $324,500, compared with the average price of $292,200 in 2012. • The average price per square foot for new single-family homes sold was $93.70. • The average new single-family home sold was built on a lot of 15,456 square feet. Of the 195,000 multifamily units completed in 2013: • 14,000 were age-restricted. • 129,000 were heated with electricity and 64,000 were heated with gas. • 91,000 had two or more bathrooms. • 79,000 had one bedroom and 27,000 had three or more bedrooms. • The average square footage of multifamily units built for rent was 1,082. Of the 10,000 multifamily buildings completed in 2013: • 5,000 had one or two floors. • 6,000 used electricity as the primary heating fuel.

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was the only other locality to report an average weekly wage higher than $2,000. Nationally, the highest year-over-year percentage increases in weekly wages were found in Chester County, Pa. (up 13.9 percent) and New York County (up 12 percent). Los Angeles County, Calif., had the largest employment at 4.13 million, followed by New York County (2.45 million) and Cook County, Ill. (2.41 million). The largest year-over-year increases in employment were reported in Weld County, Colo. (7.5 percent); York County, S.C. (6.4 percent); and Lee County, Fla. (6.3 percent). For full data, see the Web site at www. bls.gov. ARLINGTON OUTLET TOPS IN LOTTERY SALES: With just under $3.5 million in

sales, the K-1 Dairy Store on Columbia Pike was the largest seller of Virginia Lottery products during the fiscal year ending June 30. The Arlington outlet held a commanding lead over the second-place finisher, Styles Bi-Rite in Midlothian, which reported $3.05 million in sales. The output of the single store represented nearly one-tenth of the total sale of lottery tickets in Arlington, which amounted to $36.4 million (down from $36.8 million) in the last fiscal year. Across the commonwealth, jurisdictions with the most sales of lottery prodContinued on Page 17

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the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization’s “NoVa Loves the Blues” initiative has been awarded $2,750 as part of the Virginia Tourism Corp.’s marketing-leverage program. It is one of 46 local tourism initiatives awarded $852,000 in matching-grant funds statewide. “These grants help local tourism businesses with the tools they need to stay competitive,” Gov. McAuliffe said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “The state’s investment maximizes local marketing funds, allowing for localities to double and sometimes triple their marketing power to attract more visitors,” said Maurice Jones, the commonwealth’s Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000. The next round in the funding program will open Sept. 29.

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How High Is Too High for Buildings in Rosslyn? Civic Federation May Weigh in on Whether New Generation of Development is Danger to Planes SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Are ever-taller buildings in Rosslyn in danger of being struck by aircraft departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? It’s an issue the Arlington County Civic Federation will discuss and, possibly, weigh in on next month. At issue: Whether the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or the Arlington County government should further restrict the height of some of the development in the commercial corridor, to take

into account the possibility that aircraft with engines damaged just after takeoff may not have the capability to lift over a new generation of tall buildings. In some ways, it’s a debate as old as the arrival, in mid-1941, of National Airport itself. But it has taken on new life as the commercial corridors along the Potomac River are primed for a new generation of development. Under a resolution proposed by retired U.S. Navy aviator and one-time Civic Federation president Jim Pebley, the federation is slated to discuss the issue at its Oct.

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7 meeting. The FAA is considering new regulations refining rules on development around airports, rules that will take into account the limitations of twin-engine aircraft when one engine is suddenly put out of commission due to anything from a mechanical failure to a bird strike. Pebley objects to a letter from County Manager Barbara Donnellan to the FAA, sent in July, a communication he said represented little more than a “head-nod toward safety” while the county government attempted to retain its ability to approve taller buildings. “If the FAA delays adopting the proposed rule, buildings in Rosslyn could soon grow past 450 feet,” Pebley said at the Sept. 20 County Board meeting. That would be too tall for a fully loaded Boeing 737 that loses an engine at takeoff on a northerly departure, he said. “That gives pilots flying a disabled plane two bad choices: try to clear the buildings, or turn early and cross over central Arlington,” Pebley said. In their response, county officials said they would not – in fact, legally could not – approve any buildings that didn’t meet FAA requirements. “Safety has always been our first and No. 1 priority,” Donnellan said at the Sept. 20 meeting. On many development projects, “we work directly” with the FAA be-

fore moving forward in the planning, she said. In her letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, Donnellan noted that Arlington officials are anticipating 4.5 million square feet of new office space and more than 1,000 new housing units in Rosslyn in the coming 25 years, on top of the 9 million square feet of office space, 6,000 residential units and 2,100 hotel rooms already in place. She broadly hinted that the FAA would be doing Arlington no favors by being overly restrictive in any new regulations. (The FAA docket number for the proposed policy changes is 2014-0134.) Based on their comments, it appears Arlington elected officials and staff are wary of taking their own steps adding further limitations on development near the airport – which the county government has the power to do under state law – for fear of killing the golden goose of new, lucrative development. “We have to give a balance as to what our community needs are,” Donnellan said. Being able to have development close to the airport is “a very important economic asset to us,” she said. Pebley tried to turn that argument around. “Having a ‘downtown’ airport comes Continued on Page 19

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Continued from Page 4 tarian candidate for U.S. Senate. The full debate also is airing Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. on the Arlington Independent Media channel (Comcast 69 and Verizon/FIOS 38) on local cable systems. For information on Arlington Independent Media, see the Web site at www. arlingtonmedia.org. Del. Sullivan Starts at Bottom of Seniority Ranking: He’s at the bottom of the barrel, seniority-wise, but the good news for Del. Rip Sullivan is that there’s nowhere to go but up – and he’ll be on his way shortly. Sullivan (D-48th) entered the General Assembly special session as 99th and dead last in seniority in the House of Delegates. While he was elected in an Aug. 19 special election the same day as new Del. Joseph Lindsey (D-Norfolk), Lindsey was sworn in a week earlier and gained a leg up on seniority. Sullivan won’t be last for long: In December, voters downstate will go to the polls in a special election to choose a successor to Ben Chafin (R-Dickenson County), who was elected to the state Senate in a special election held the same day as Sullivan and Lindsey were elected. Chafin’s seat in the House of Delegates is vacant until that special election. Sitting at the top of the seniority ranking in the lower house is Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), who has served continuously since 1982 and previously was a member in 1978-79. Among the other members of the Arlington legislative delegation, Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) currently ranks 45th in seniority, followed by Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) at 68th and Del. Rob Krupicka (D-45th) at 81st. Del. Bob Brink, who represented the 48th House District for 17 years prior to leaving in June to take a job in the McAuliffe administration, had risen to 13th in seniority at the time of his departure. As the wry Brink, the “dean of the Arlington

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Rosslyn Continued from Page 18 with economic benefits and safety responsibilities,” he said. “You can’t have an urban airport and unlimited development.” But County Board Chairman Jay Fisette seemed satisfied in following what federal regulators require. “Our tradition and history has been to work with the FAA,” he said. The most deadly accident in National Airport’s history occurred in January 1982, when Air Florida Flight 90 – a Boeing 737 – could not maintain its climb northbound due to icing on the wings and crashed first into the Rochambeau Bridge – part of the 14th Street Bridge complex – and then into the Potomac River. The crash, which killed 74 on the plane and four on the bridge, occurred before the aircraft reached the Rosslyn area. In emergencies, Reagan National’s short runways give pilots fewer options than at airports with longer ones. Had the Air Florida departure taken place at Washington Dulles International Airport with its much longer runways, the plane still would have been over the runway when the pilots realized they were unable to get the plane to climb.

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years ago as part of a push toward greater accountability in educational outcomes. They have remained controversial, but state school leaders have stood behind them. The tests “established a uniform floor across the state,” said Virginia Board of Education president Christian Braunlich. “Now, the floor is being raised so that all students – regardless of where they live, who they are or their family’s income – will have a foundation for success in an increasingly competitive economy,” said Braunlich, a former member of the Fairfax County School Board. The increasing standards took a toll on the number of school districts statewide that were fully accredited. Only 22 of 132 districts met the standards, down from 36 a year before. In Northern Virginia, only the school districts of the cities of Falls Church and Manassas Park were fully accredited.

hoods,” the resolution notes. Democrats Vote to Support Constitutional Amendment: The Arlington County Democratic Committee has voted to support the lone Virginia constitutional amendment on the Nov. 4 ballot. The amendment would allow the General Assembly to enact legislation exempting from taxation the principal residence of the surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. military killed in action. The exemption would be allowed to remain in place until the principal residence was sold or the surviving spouse remarried. Four years ago, Virginia voters amended the state constitution to provide a tax exemption for service members who had 100-percent, service-related disabilities. Under Virginia’s “Dillion Rule” status, localities require approval from the General Assembly before providing tax exemptions like the one contemplated in the constitutional change. Republican Event to Feature House Ways and Means Chairman: The Arlington County Republican Committee will hold its fall fund-raiser on Monday, Sept. 29. The featured speaker will be U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.), who serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Camp “oversees the tax code, tax reform, the IRS, Medicare and Medicaid, and several other very important programs,” Arlington Republican leaders said. For information on the upcoming event, see the Arlington County Republican Committee’s Web site at www.arlingtongop.org.

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delegation,” was wont to say, he was merely one flu outbreak away from moving into single digits on the seniority ranking. Resolutions Honor Brink, Signature, Neighborhood Conservation: He’s departed for a better place – in this case, a job in the McAuliffe administration – but former Del. Bob Brink has not been forgotten by his former colleagues in the General Assembly. Brink, who represented the 48th House District for 17 years before leaving in June, is the subject of a joint legislative resolution honoring his service. Brink is “a man of great integrity” who “served the commonwealth and the Arlington County and Fairfax County communities with dedication and distinction,” notes the resolution, patroned by Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th). Brink first was elected in 1997 and won re-election seven times. He rose to become ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Privileges and Elections, and in the resolution, was honored for his efforts to increase funding for teachers of blind students and support the Virginia YMCA’s Model General Assembly Program. Also being honored with a joint resolution is Signature Theatre, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014. The measure, patroned by state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th), notes the troupe’s artistic achievements and also its commitment to the community through programs such as “Signature in the Schools.” The theater company attracts nearly 90,000 patrons a year to performances at its home base in Shirlington. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) has patroned a resolution honoring the Arlington County government’s Neighborhood Conservation Program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The program started as a way to fund small beautification projects in participating neighborhoods, and has grown to provide more than $67 million in support of 550 projects since 1996. The program “is critical to maintaining the outstanding quality of life Arlington County residents enjoy, and contributes to the character and appeal of its neighbor-

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The Yorktown Patriots set the tone of their Sept. 19 homecoming game against the Edison Eagles late in the first quarter. when the FOOTBALL That’s Yorktown defense recovered a fumble near the red zone a few plays after its struggling offense had fumbled. The sequence was an example of what was to come, the first of the Patriots’ three opportunistic fumble recoveries as the hosts eventually cruised to a 27-15 victory in the high school football game. The Yorktown defense carried the team in the first half, giving the offense time to get going. Despite stellar field position – most drives starting in the Edison half – Yorktown (2-1) was unable to convert opportunities into touchdowns. First-quarter drives starting at the Edison 42-yard line and the visitor’s 16-yard line yielded only six points. Senior quarterback Joe McBride and his receivers looked out of sync, with McBride throwing 10 incompletions on 15 pass attempts in the first half. “We just didn’t play well, and our offense was not good,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “There were Continued on Page 21

Top: Yorktown High School running back Tayvon Brown runs the ball with Edison’s Tyvez Monroe in pursuit in the Sept. 19 game in Arlington. Above: After catching a pass, Yorktown’s Parker Dean PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT slips out of the grasp of Edison cornerback Ceandre Wilhoit.

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A suffocating initial defensive series set the tone for the host Wakefield WarSept. 19 in FOOTBALL riors their 49-14 victory over the Jefferson Colonials in high school football action. With the win, Wakefield improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 1986 season. On that first series, a Jefferson running play ended in a one-yard loss thanks to Maurice Gaskins’ tackle on the first play. A pass breakup and near interception by Salar Raoufi came on the second play. On the third, a quarterback hurry by Kevin Greenwell, which resulted in an incompletion, set up a punt.

Then, Jefferson’s punt was partially blocked, giving Wakefield a first-and-10 at the Colonials’ 25 yard line. Four plays later, Kareem Hall scored the first of his two first-half touchdown runs of two yards, David Reyes kicked the point after, and Wakefield had a lead of 7-0 that swelled to 28-0 early in the second quarter. The Warriors led 28-14 at halftime as quarterback Riley Wilson passed 19 yards to Zain Khokar, then later three yards to Justin Moore for another TD. Reyes booted the other three extra points. Jefferson struggled to get going until late in the first half, largely because of a heavy pass rush, resulting in sacks by Greenwell and Anthony Tham and a number of hurries.

On offense, Wakefield’s line of Gaskins, C.J. Clarke, Miles Kirby, Evan Ross and others opened big first-half holes that helped Leon Young rush for 62 yards, Bemnet Seyoum for 49 and DeQuan Holmes for 26. Wilson completed 4 of 6 first-half passes for 55 yards with a couple of drops. In the second half, Wakefield added three additional touchdowns for the 4914 final. Seyoum had scoring runs of eight and nine yards, and Chris Robertson had a three-yard TD run and also returned an interception 38 yards to set up a touchdown. For the game, Seyoum had 71 yards rushing, Young had 67 and Holmes 31. Continued on Page 21

Some 36-hole conference tournaments were played last week, with region and state tourney action to follow in the coming weeks. By the middle of October, the majority of the golf season is concluded. For those not paying close attention, an entire golf campaign can be missed. In contrast, the postseason for the majority of the other fall sports doesn’t begin until late October or early November. So why so early for golf ? The obvious reason is to take advantage of the good weather and better course conditions. Although there are often some fine golfing days left in Northern Virginia sometimes even into December, the most pleasant usually end before Halloween. So why take the chance on any foul-weather issues like a freakish early snowfall? Plus, golf courses use the later fall season to perform various maintenance programs, like aerations, seeding and fertilization. Once that occurs, especially the aeration, course conditions aren’t nearly as pristine. At least the regularseason portion of the fall high school schedule is concluded before that maintenance begins. From an academic standpoint for the golfers, it’s beneficial to have the season end so early before the real meat of their fall studies begin. So that’s a bonus. Yet, for those golfers who advance to region and state competition, which can mean missing a significant amount of class time; that’s a challenge other fall athletes don’t face. High school golf tournaments are played during the middle of the day during the week. Not all high school golf seasons are held during the fall. Some privateschool leagues play in the spring, when the weather and course conditions aren’t nearly as favorable but the time constraints aren’t as condensed. So for some high school golfers this fall, their seasons, which began with tryouts in early August, ended last week, about seven weeks later. That’s pretty quick.

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Yorktown High School senior golfers Spencer Croft and Patrick Rita carded solid scores during the GOLF 36-hole Liberty Conference 6 Tournament to advance to region competition. Croft shot 80-71–151 to finish seventh and Rita shot 76-77–153 to tie for ninth over the two-day event on the par-71 Herndon Centennial Golf Course that was played Sept. 18-19. As a team, Yorktown placed fifth with a 313-322–635 total, 50 strokes lower than the team’s score in the 2013 event. “My approach was that I had nothing to lose in the second round, so I played aggressively,” Croft said after shooting a first-round 80. “I drove the ball well and putted well. My driver set up the rest of

Yorktown golfer Spencer Croft qualified for the region tournament. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI

my round. I was able to hit a lot of good

approach shots.” Croft needed just five putts over his final four holes when he birdied the 15th, 16th and 17th and parred No. 18. His even-par round included four birdies and as many bogeys. The day before Croft said he played like he had something to lose when he shot the 80. Rita said his goal was to play well enough in the second round to qualify for the region tournament for the second year in a row. “I’m moving on, so I can’t complain,” Rita said. “I played well enough to make it to regions.” Rita tuned up for the Liberty tournament by making the first hole-in-one of his life during a practice round Sept. 16 on the 115-yard, par-3 ninth hole at Pinecrest Golf Course. Rita wasn’t initially happy with the

shot because he mis-hit the ball, according to Yorktown coach Chris Williams. “He hit it lower than he wanted, but then the ball took three bounces and went into the hole,” Williams said. Also for Yorktown at the conference tournament, senior Ryan Adams shot 74-86–160, freshman Jack Ogden shot 83-89–172, senior Mike Poppalardo shot 90-88–178 and sophomore Bridget Hart shot 85-93–178. The Washington-Lee Generals had a team score of 352-356–708 and were led by Ben Bohannon’s 86-82–168 and an 84-87–171 by Jeff Constance. Michael Swingle shot 88-92–180. No Washington-Lee golfers qualified for the region tournament, which will be a 36-hole even played Oct. 7 and 8 on the Lakes Course at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. The top two teams advance to the state tournament.

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Two Yorktown Golfers Qualify for Region Tournament

O’Connell Holds Off Fork Union on Road, Remains Undefeated DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With their biggest and tightest win so far this season, the Bishop O’Connell reFOOTBALL Knights mained undefeated at 4-0 with a 34-27 road victory near Charlottesville over Fork Union (1-3) on Sept. 20. O’Connell built a two-touchdown lead at 34-20 late in the fourth quarter, then held on by recovering on onside kick and running out the clock in the non-conference high school football game. “It was a battle, a three-hour road trip and a huge program win – a game that could have gone either way,” O’Connell coach Del Smith said. “Fork Union is

Football Continued from Page 20 Wilson was 6 of 17 passing for 88 yards. n In another Sept. 19 game, the visiting

probably the best 1-3 team in the state. They were good. We made plays and they made plays.” As was the case in their previous three games, the Knights’ offense was plenty potent. The team amassed 476 total yards, of which 320 were on the ground.

“We ran the football better than in any game this season,” Smith said. “We ran a lot of power and traps, because we practiced that all week.” O’Connell also cut way down on penalties – which had been an issue – being flagged just three times. The game was tied at 7, then at 14 at halftime, then the Knights took the lead for good in the third period. The game-turning sequence came in the fourth period when O’Connell’s Will Williams intercepted a Fork Union pass in the end zone, but was tackled at the O’Connell one-yard line. The Knights then drove 99 yards for a touchdown to take a 34-20 lead. “That was such a critical part of the game, and it turned the game in our fa-

vor,” Smith said. Nick Shaw had 159 yards rushing for O’Connell, Ethan Bell ran for 55 and Anthony Howard for 34. Also, quarterback Michael Galvan ran for 72 yards and a touchdown, and he completed 16 of 27 passes for 156 yards. Galvan passed for three touchdowns and threw two interceptions, one that was returned for a score. His three scoring passes went to wide receiver George Hawkins covering 31, 14 and three yards. Hawkins caught nine passes for 100 yards. Landan Ward caught three passes for 20 yards and Brandon Magee two for 26. On defense, O’Connell’s Myles Hudzick broke up two passes, nearly intercepting both.

Washington-Lee Generals (2-1) downed the Stuart Raiders, 41-16, in National District action. For Washington-Lee, Daquay Harris ran for 69 yards and one touchdown, caught a 36-yard scoring pass, returned an interception 50 yards for a TD and

had a sack. Generals quarterback Ronnie Fecso completed 9 of 13 passes for 180 yards and four TDs. Henry Casey had three catches for 38 yards and one touchdown; Will Kelsch had three catches for 29 yards; Bled Aliu had a 47-yard scoring

catch; and Gene Jones had a 30-yard TD reception. On defense, Tyler Lutz and Keani Solorzano had sacks. Washington-Lee trailed 9-7 in the first half, but rallied for a 20-7 halftime lead and was ahead the rest of the way.

FOOTBALL ON THE WEB Among local high school football games being played this weekend that will be covered on the Web site at www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington: n Yorktown at Falls Church n Hayfield at Washington-Lee n Wakefield at Edison n O’Connell at Carroll

Yorktown Continued from Page 20

Yorktown High School’s Andrew Paredes, No. 45, sacks Edison quarterback Ben Davenport in the Sept. 19 game as Chris Sauinier, No. 98, approaches from the right. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

game, we stopped their offense. And that was important since, as a whole, our offense struggled and our performance wasn’t great.”

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miscommunications, the passing game wasn’t working. It was just poor execution all around.” Yorktown’s defense rose to the occasion, however, forcing two fumbles in the first half when Edison was starting to move the ball. Edison’s only first-half points came from a 93-yard kick return touchdown from junior playmaker Moses Kamara. Yorktown’s pass rush was particularly effective, frustrating Eagles’ quarterback Ben Davenport and containing the Edison rushing attack. “I think our defense played well. We knew that [Edison] had athletes, especially Kamara,” said Yorktown senior linebacker Quinn Cox, who recovered a fumble. “We just applied pressure, both run and pass. By really focusing on containing their best players and running

lead to 27-7. Running back Jack Storrs and Tayvon Brown each were effective rushing in the second half. Storrs scored two touchdowns and rushed for 159 yards on 12 carries, while Brown ran for 65 yards on 15 carries. “We started running the ball in the second half since our passing game wasn’t working. And luckily, our rushers held onto the ball, that helped,” Hanson said. “We really didn’t play well, but we won and that’s what matters. We’re just going to have to keep practicing and getting better executing.” McBride (9 of 20 for 79 yards) threw a 10-yard TD pass to Charlie Tiene (two catches, 17 yards); Parker Dean caught three passes for 31 yards and Brown caught two for 29. Mehran Roshanael booted field goals of 27 and 31 yards. On defense, Cox had three sacks; Austin Kasmer had an interception; Sean Coleman recovered two fumbles and had a sack; and Thomas Richardson, Zane Kilgo and Chris Saulnier made four tackles apiece.

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Police Beat STABBINGS RESULT IN HOSPITALIZATION, ARRESTS: n The Arlington County Police Department Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a stabbing incident in the Nauck community that sent three local residents to the hospital. At approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 15 police were dispatched to the area of the Green Valley Pharmacy for a stabbing with multiple victims. Upon arrival, a 21year-old female victim was found lying on the sidewalk suffering from multiple stab wounds. Medics treated her on scene and transported her to George Washington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, county police said. In addition to the first victim, police located a 24-year-old female and a 23-yearold male that had sustained stab wounds and were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police investigation revealed a physical altercation in the street escalated between two groups and several suspects brandished knives and stabbed the victims. Witnesses on scene were able to identify three suspects, who were taken into custody and transported to the Magistrateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Satin Jones, 24, of Arlington, and Tawana Jones, 39, of no fixed address, were arrested and charged with malicious wounding. They were held without bond, police said. Timothy Lowe, 31, of Arlington, was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding. He also was held without

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. For information on local history, see the Web site at www. arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. September 28, 1945: n An effort is underway to ban hunting in the county, citing dangers to children. n The County Board is set to decide if Arlington should regulate taxi service, and if fares should be based on mileage or zones. n The county reported 23 traffic accidents in August. n The new Dolley Madison Junior High School opened Sept. 17 with 435 students. n Some Arlington residents are upset about the odor of chickens some residents are keeping. n Spring is six months off, but cherry trees have started to bloom. September 24, 1957: n Five possible cases of the feared Asiatic flu have been reported in the county. Health officials expect vaccines to be available in 45 to 60 days. n Flights by National Airlines have been disrupted due to striking workers at National Airport and other airports along the East Coast. n Enrollment in the county’s adulteducation classes is up 60 percent over last year. n The county will commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Jamestown landing with an interfaith service at Memorial Amphitheatre. September 24, 1962: n The Interior Department has withdrawn its opposition to construction of the proposed Three Sisters Bridge across the Potomac. n The Virginia ABC Board has revamped rules under which alcohol can be given as a gift. n The County Board has asked the General Assembly for permission to hire a private firm to collect back taxes, saying the sheriff’s office is overburdened with other duties. n Nearly 30 people were killed on Virginia roads over the weekend, “one of the bloodiest on record.” September 24, 1975: n State budget cuts will impact school funding up through the college level, state officials say. n Gov. Godwin says the state government is in worse financial shape than at any other time in his 25 years of public life.

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