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Down to the Wire on Aquatics Center

Public Has Until Oct. 29 to Provide Input on Four Finalists for Long Bridge Park Facility SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

With a contract valued at nearly $55 million on the line, the four contenders to design and build a planned aquatics center and fitness facility at Long Bridge Park began making their cases on Oct. 18. “Tonight’s a big night,” said Erik Beach, the lead Arlington County government staffer on the project, as the Long Bridge Park Advisory Committee spent

three hours hearing from, and asking Williams/Page; Forrester/EYP; and Hess/ questions of, the finalist firms. VMDO. “We have a lot to get through,” said It will not be up to the advisory comTobin Smith, who heads the panel, as he mittee, or the County Board, or the pubopened the Oct. 18 lic to decide which session at the Fairof the four finalists lington Community picks up the $54.7 Center. million contract. The four consorInstead, a panel tiums vying for the made up mostly of contract: Christ- Facility’s original design (above) was ditched county-government man/HOK; Coakley after costs ballooned past $80 million. staffers in coming

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2018 Session Already on the Minds of Local Legislators SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

There’s still the not-inconsequential matter of a statewide election to get through, but members of the Arlington delegation to the General Assembly have begun polishing their policy proposals and planning for the trek to Richmond in January. “It’s not just the 60 days [in session] – a lot of our work is our planning,” said state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th), who on Oct. 17 joined a panel discussion about the upcoming session sponsored by the Leadership Center for Excellence. The town-hall event, now in its second year, is designed to be the political equivalent of speed-dating: After brief introductory remarks, the legislators dispersed to different parts of the room, where attendees could pick which ones to interact with over the course of three 9-minute sessions. Every time the gong sounded, it was time to mix, mingle and pick a new partner. State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd), the longest-serving among the legislators with districts that include Arlington, said the format was a good one. “It’s very rare that I have an opportunity to listen to what you care about – I can’t wait to be on the hot seat,” Howell told participants at the start of the event. As for what the 2018 might bring? “We can’t predict,” Howell said, noting that

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not only was the identity of the next governor still unknown, but so was the next lieutenant governor, who presides over a nearly evenly divided state Senate. Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th), who represents portions of Arlington and McLean, said he remains in a wait-and-see mode. “It’s a little difficult,” Sullivan said of prognosticating the vibe of the 2018 session. “We don’t know who all the players are.” “No matter who the governor is . . . we’ll have a productive session,” said Sullivan, who noted that about 2,000 bills win approval each legislative year, and compared the sprint in Richmond to the standstill on Capitol Hill. Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) said he expected legislators in 2018 to try and keep up with changes in what has grown to be called the nation’s opioid crisis, both in terms of prescription medications and those purchased illegally. “Heroin is a much cheaper drug, and it’s much more accessible,” Hope said of a major change in Virginia. “It’s growing so rapidly . . . a lot of it is in urban areas.” Issues brought up during the give-andtake sessions were varied, from legislative redistricting and economic development to paid family leave and the future of the Metro system. “It was a fascinating conversation,” said Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th), who spoke with participants on immigration,

Del. Alfonso Lopez speaks with Karen Rosales of Arlington Community Federal Credit Union at the recent forum.

energy and other matters. Lopez is the only member of the Arlington delegation to face a political challenge this year; he is competing against Republican Adam Roosevelt in the Nov. 7 election. Arlington’s other three delegates are unopposed, and state senators do not face the voters until 2019. Assuming he wins a new term, Lopez said one of his missions in 2018 will be to educate downstate lawmakers about issues of concern in his ethnically diverse district. As he phrased it: “Explaining the rich tapestry of what Virginia’s becoming to people who don’t see it, or don’t want to see it.” Also on hand were state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) and Del. Mark Levine

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United Bids Farewell to Its ‘Queen of the Skies’ Dulles Is Backdrop as Airline Sends Its Last Boeing 747s Into Retirement

The last United Airlines Boeing 747 to land at Washington Dulles International Airport touches down Oct. 19. The airline had used various versions of the aircraft for nearly 50 years.

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If the sheer mass, graceful sleekness and awesome power of a Boeing 747 do not inspire wonder, little else can. The world’s most iconic jumbo jet, which has been leaving four-pronged contrails across the world’s skies for the last 47 years, is being edged out by modern planes, but still attracts gawkers. A common question of those who’ve seen the aircraft up close: How can anything this big get off the ground? United Airlines bade farewell to its 747 flights at Washington Dulles International Airport Oct. 19 when a 747-400, which had left from the airport that morning on a victory lap, touched down shortly before noon and rolled up to its gate under a water-cannon salute from two fluorescent-yellow fire trucks. “Every pilot who flies this plane, it either is or has become their favorite plane,” said Capt. David Smtih, pilot of the last Dulles flight. “This plane was designed with the slide rule of the 1960s by some amazing engineers from this country who built this plane that almost 50 years later has truly withstood the test of time.” United has been holding ceremonies around the country to herald the retirement of its 747 fleet. The final flight will be on Nov. 7 between San Francisco and Honolulu. “When you see this gigantic plane and its beautiful curves, you just want to fly it,” said First Officer Bob Olea. “When I was a kid, 17 years old, I thought, ‘Boy, if I ever become an airline pilot, This is the plane I want to fly. This is at the top of the heap as far as what you want to be as a pilot.” The 212 United Airlines staff members aboard the flight won their seats via lottery. Debbie Best, who worked on 747s decades ago as a flight attendant, said she always had been awed by the plane’s size. “It made you feel a lot more pride,” she said. “It was a unique aircraft, very iconic.” Airline staff distributed earplugs to visitors at the event, but these proved 4

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barely adequate as reign supreme in the the massive jumbo airline world. (The jet’s four engines biggest commercial screamed to propel jet, Airbus’s A380, the aircraft its final makes stops and few yards toward Dulles but is not the jetway. in service with any Visitors had the U.S. airline.) chance to inspect the United Airlines plan up close and United Airlines Capt. David Smith (left) and had 50 of the jumbo walk past its thicket First Officer Bob Olea describe what it’s like to 747s at its peak, but of landing gear (two fly a Boeing 747-400. that figure since has wheels on the nose dwindled to 10, said and four groups of four in its midsection). flight manager Mike Rosario. A 6-foot-tall person can walk under the “It was the queen of the sky,” said Roplane easily, but should keep an eye out sario, who used to work on the aircraft as for a small fin jutting downward from the a mechanic and later flew Airbus A320s. fuselage. “Everybody loved it.” After climbing a steep metal staircase The 747-400, such as the one on disto the plane’s lower deck, visitors pep- play that was built in 1999, require only pered the aircraft’s pilots and flight atten- a pilot and co-pilot, omitting a previous dants with questions. role for a flight engineer, he said. Smith – who resembles actor Robert The 747’s four engines used to be an Hays from the movie “Airplane!” – said advantage, with backup power available his father also had flown the classic jumbo if an engine failed, Rosario said. But the jet. outstanding reliability of modern twinSmith has nine years left before retire- engined planes has erased that edge, he ment and will fly Boeing’s latest twin-en- said. gined aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner. “The newer airplanes are nicer,” RoMore fuel-efficient, twin-engined sario said. “It’s like having a brand-new widebody jets, such as the Boeing 777 and car.” 787 and Airbus A330 and A350, currently Airbus stopped making its four-enwww.insidenova.com

gined A340 in 2011 and three-engined behemoths such as the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar haven’t been manufactured in decades. Sales also have been flagging for the twindecked, four-engined A380. United’s 747 fleet either will be sold to other airlines or parked in an aircraft “boneyard” near Las Vegas. Some retired 747s have returned to the skies as freighters, and at least one has been used as a tanker for fighting forest fires. Some airlines, such as Germany’s Lufthansa, still are buying 747s, including the new 747-8, which is the world’s longest passenger aircraft at 250 feet 2 inches. Airline safety continues to improve, Smith said. “People have become accustomed to the fact that you get on a plane, you end up somewhere and there’s no issue,” Smith said. “It wasn’t always that way,” he said. “Over the years, thanks to the work of a lot of good people, it’s [become] the safest form of transportation. People always ask, ‘What’s the sketchiest situation you’ve ever been in?’ The answer is always, ‘Driving to or from the airport.’” Mike Frank, who flew 747s for United for three years, said the plane is highly maneuverable and pilots soon get used to the higher aspect of its elevated cockpit. Still, the plane poses some challenges. “It’s got a lot of inertia,” he said. “You’ve got to plan ahead a little more. You need more room to get off the ground and stop.” The 747’s hydraulically boosted controls do not require much exertion, Smith said. “You can literally fly it with your fingertips,” he said. Laurian Cannon, who served as purser on United’s final 747 flight at Dulles, said the 747’s cabin was roomier than tighter ones on modern planes. “It’s sad to see it go,” she said. “It represents the glamour of flying.” Olea, who has flown about 10,000 hours in 747s over the past 14 years, said pilots and crew members will miss the unique aircraft. Olea’s verdict: “It’s a sexy beast,” he said.

Area Legislators Prep to Win Extension of Tourism Tax SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Members of the Arlington delegation to the General Assembly appear ready to roll the dice when it comes to the county’s ability to tax hotel stays and use the revenue for tourism promotion. The always-contentious measure comes up for review in Richmond early in 2018, two years after the General Assembly grudgingly returned, for a 24-month period, Arlington’s ability to impose the tax. For the upcoming session, which opens in January and will run for 60 days, “we’re putting in a bill to lift that sunset [provision],” said Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), who will lead the effort in conjunction with state Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd). It may be an uphill battle: Ever since the General Assembly first approved Arlington’s imposing a surtax on hotel stays in the early 1990s, it has added time limits. The result: Every few years, Arlington needs to come hat in hand to the legislature to seek renewal. And it may be a walk on a tightrope, as asking for a tax without the sunset potentially could endanger the measure entirely. As “special” legislation (because it applies just to one jurisdiction), the patrons need to win a two-thirds majority in each house to get the bill to the governor’s desk. At stake is about $1 million a year in

funds that help support Arlington Economic Development’s efforts to attract tourists and business travelers to the locality. County officials say the funding helps to solidify Arlington’s standing as having the highest tourism/convention spending annually among Virginia’s 133 counties and cities. State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) said the beauty of the tax is that it is paid by visitors but benefits the local economy. Both Favola and Hope were speaking at a legislative preview, sponsored by the Leadership Center for Excellence and held Oct. 17 at WETA’s Shirlington headquarters. Arlington’s authority to levy the tourism tax dates to 1991, and for two decades had been routinely – though not always joyfully – reauthorized by state legislators. But in 2011, lawmakers of both parties were outraged by a County Board lawsuit against state and federal officials over transportation, and allowed the taxing authority to lapse. In 2013, once passions had cooled, both houses of the General Assembly approved restoration, but the measure was vetoed by Gov. McDonnell. For several subsequent years, Arlington officials opted not to resurrect the proposal. In 2016, with the backing of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, two identical versions of the measure made it to Gov. McAuliffe’s desk, although not

without opposition along the route: • The House of Delegates voted 78-22 in support of legislation that previously had won approval on a 29-10 vote in the state Senate. It had been patroned by Howell. • The state Senate voted 30-10 to support a similar bill that previously had won passage in the House of Delegates on a 74-25 vote. It had been patroned by Hope. Part of the easing of tensions came about after the departure, in 2014, of Arlington County Board member Chris Zimmerman, who seemed to serve as a lightning rod attracting hostility to Arlington among legislators in Richmond. Part of it came from election to the County Board of Republican-leaning independent John Vihstadt, who toiled behind the scenes to help get the measure passed. Despite resurrecting the tax, state leaders kept the county on a leash: Arlington officials were told to come back again in two years to seek reauthorization of the legislation, something few if any other jurisdictions across the commonwealth must do. County Board members in the spring of 2016 authorized reimposition of the tax, which went into effect July 1 of that year. At the time, Arlington officials said one of their goals for the funding was to promote Arlington as a destination within China.

Kate Bates, president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce – which traditionally has supported a sunset clause – said the business group considered the pros and cons and has opted to support eliminating it this time around. “We have developed an enhanced partnership [with the county government] which provides the hospitality community additional measures for permanent input into the tourism-funding allocation,” Bates told the Sun Gazette. Hope said it was unlikely the choice by voters of a new governor on Nov. 7 would impact the trajectory of the legislation early next year, although Virginia’s chief executives have the power to both amend bills or, as McDonnell did in 2013, veto them outright. While the Arlington hotel industry was hard-hit during the recession, it bounced back quickly both in overall occupancy rates and average nightly room rates. A healthy hotel industry benefits the county government, as hotels bring in more tax revenue per square foot than virtually any other kind of residential or commercial property. The Arlington County Board in November will unveil its draft legislative package for the 2018 General Assembly session, with approval set for December. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is expected to approve its own legislative package by the end of the year.

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Our View: Gillespie Will Get Virginia Moving Again In an era of divisive politics and mud-slinging, Virginia’s gubernatorial campaign has been refreshing. Despite the occasional TV commercial to the contrary, the two candidates appear to genuinely like and respect each other. Their debates have generally ENDORSEMENT been civilized discussions about important policy issues. If you looked up “Virginia gentleman” in the dictionary, there’s a good chance you’d see a photo of Ralph Northam or Ed Gillespie. Gillespie, the Republican, catapulted to statewide prominence three years ago when he nearly upset U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, but he has had a tough road this year. He barely held off a primary challenge from Corey Stewart and is fighting an uphill battle against a Democratic base motivated by opposition to President Trump. Northam, meanwhile, has mastered a folksy aw-shucks persona and makes it a point to learn the names and backgrounds of people he meets. And although he seems like a nice guy to have a drink with, that’s not a good basis for an electoral decision. Rather, one should look at the policies and proposals of the candidates. And in that regard, there’s a clear favorite. While Northam talks in vague generalities about what he’d do if elected governor, Gillespie is very specific. While Northam says he would “bring people to the table” to identify solutions to Virginia’s challenges, Gillespie literally placed a thick binder of proposals on the table – developed in part by key leaders he already brought together. And we agree with Gillespie on one key factor: Virginia used to be among the country’s leading states for economic growth, but has clearly fallen off in recent years. This is not necessarily the fault of the current administration – it’s due to outside issues such as sequestration – but pretending it doesn’t exist will not turn it around. Federal spending is not likely to suddenly start

growing again – or even become more predictable – and Virginia clearly needs to find other ways to boost its economy. As Gillespie said during his endorsement interview, we can either be the southern-most Northeastern state or the northernmost Southeastern state. No offense, but we’re not fans of Maryland, New Jersey, New York and their ilk. We don’t agree with every one of Gillespie’s very detailed proposals, which cover 20 different topics, but at least we know what he stands for and what he’ll try to accomplish. We like the idea of a small tax cut, as long as it doesn’t result in a reduction of important state services. We’re all about streamlining regulations and ensuring that every valuable transportation dollar is well-spent. And we applaud his break with right-wingers to push for long-overdue criminal-justice reform. All that said, we’re not big fans of Gillespie’s campaign ads that try to link Northam’s “no” vote on a bill targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” as opening the door to MS-13 gangs. We agree that communities should work with the federal government to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, but these ads are seen as an attempt to frighten conservatives slow to support Gillespie’s campaign by appealing to their basest instincts. We hope this kind of vitriol does not set a tone for a Gillespie administration. We’ll take the binder full of common-sense policies, not another trip through the right-wing quagmire that made Virginia synonymous with transvaginal ultrasounds and sent North Carolina spiraling through a mess of lost jobs and economic opportunity after passage of HB 2. With that caveat, and with the right focus, we believe Ed Gillespie is the right gubernatorial candidate to get Virginia growing again.

(This editorial is the opinion of Northern Virginia Media Services, which publishes the Sun Gazette newspapers in Fairfax and Arlington counties and the InsideNoVa newspapers in Prince William and Stafford counties.)

Use Park Space for Parks, Not Other Uses Editor: A few years back, using tax dollars and bond money earmarked for parks, the Arlington County government purchased five properties adjacent to Jennie Dean Park to add to the overall park inventory. The space acquired with bond money is ideally suited for use to complement the existing park. The new space could add to the inventory of peaceful green space in the corridor, something that many Arlingtonians – including

residents of Nauck, Shirlington and adjacent neighborhoods – have asked for time and time again. However, some in the Four Mile Run Valley Working Group have strayed from the charge and are actively working to re-purpose this property as an ill-defined and unfunded “arts district.” For reasons not made clear, proponents seem focused on locating the arts district in space previously suggested as new park space. The Arlington Soccer Association

(ASA) supports the arts in general, but in this specific instance, ASA opposes attempts within the Four Mile Run Valley Working Group process to re-purpose this new open space. Let’s use park space for park purposes, taking advantage of the ability to add to the green-space inventory. Daniel Lopez Arlington Lopez is a member of the board of directors of the Arlington Soccer Association.

VDOT Is Acting Intolerably When It Comes to I-66 Editor: The changes proposed for Interstate 66 inside the Beltway will have a significant impact on many Arlingtonians, and need to be discussed rather than just imposed from above by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Currently, the HOV hours on I-66 are 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. This is inconvenient but (barely) workable for those who need to get to jobs or

home but do not have situations conducive to carpooling. The new proposed hours are 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. These hours are completely unreasonable for ordinary working people. Are we slackers if we do not want to start work before 5:30 a.m. and work until after 7 p.m.? The entire management of VDOT should be forced to work these hours, and see how they like

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County Board Contender Picks Up an Endorsement SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Independent Arlington County Board candidate Charles McCullough has been endorsed by the Working Families Party, a national political organization that aims to elect progressive leaders to office. M c C u l l o u g h ’s campaign “is about making sure everyone has a voice and making sure Arlington County truly works for all working families, not just the wealthy,” said Joe Dinkin, a spokesman for the party. Dinkin praised McCullough’s “bold and transformative vision for change.” McCullough, an attorney and firsttime candidate, is on the ballot with Democrat Erik Gutshall and independent Audrey Clement. The winner on Nov. 7 will succeed Jay Fisette, who has served in office for 20 years and did not seek a sixth term. Gillespie Aims to Work on CriminalJustice Reform: The Republican candidate for governor says he is willing to buck his party’s traditional views on criminaljustice reform, even though he acknowledges it could be a “tough sell” with the GOP’s majorities in the state Senate and House of Delegates. Among Ed Gillespie’s policy proposals: Allowing Virginians to have two convictions for marijuana possession before facing major sanctions. Minor possession of marijuana one or two times “should not be criminal,” Gillespie said in an Oct. 23 roundtable with editors of Northern Virginia Media Services, the parent company of the Sun Gazette. And he supports decriminalization of marijuana for medical purposes. Gillespie also wants to see the threshold for felony theft raised from $200 to $500. “That’d be a [tough] sell – but I’ll make the case,” he said during a 45-minute discussion that touched on most of the major issues in the campaign. In the interview, Gillespie stayed closer to Republican ideology in declining to back proposals for so-called nonpartisan redistricting of legislative and congressional boundaries. He said he’d be open to consider the proposal, pushed by Democrats, but voiced skepticism that boundaries drawn by a committee would be demonstrably more fair than those drawn by the legislature, as is now the case. Asked to find nice things to say about departing Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), the Republican nominee pointed to two: the governor’s efforts to address the growing rate of opioid and heroin dependency – “I appreciate what he’s done,” Gillespie said – and efforts by Gov. McAuliffe and his wife, Dorothy, to address hunger issues

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Jennifer Toussaint, animal-control chief for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and the county government, has been honored as the Dr. Kent Roberts Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Virginia Animal Control Association. The award was presented at the state organization’s annual conference, held Oct. 19 in Virginia Beach. Toussaint has been with the Animal Welfare League since 2012 and has been Arlington County’s Animal Control Chief since July 2016. Her department provides services to Arlington residents 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, handling issues related to domestic pets and wildlife. The office also prepares cases for the commonwealth’s attorney under Virginia’s dangerous-dog code. From July 2016 to June 2017, Chief Toussaint personally prepared 12 dangerous-dog cases that resulted in seven convictions, additional citations and pending cases. Chief Toussaint “excels in customer service, adheres to the highest standards of honesty and integrity, and consistently shows compassion for her animal and human clients,” County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. “Further, she is committed to training her officers to ensure they provide the same level of excellent service to the human and animal community.” Samuel Wolbert, the new president and CEO of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, said the award “reflects Chief Toussaint’s leadership and dedication to all animals, and it is indicative of the exemplary animal-control services we offer the residents of Arlington.” ARCHITECTS AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN ‘CANSTRUCTION’ TO SUPPORT HUNGER ISSUES: Local architects will build

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School Board Auditor Will Tackle Construction Costs SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The Arlington School Board’s internal auditor plans to take a crack at a vexing question: Why does it cost so much more to build a school in Arlington than elsewhere? Or does really cost that much more, after all? Comparing school construction costs will be part of the work plan of John Mickevice, who on Oct. 19 outlined his 2017-18 efforts to the School Board. School officials have agreed to hire an adviser to help Mickevice study schoolconstruction costs. He told School Board members he plans to take an apples-toapples approach. “We want the consultant to find school districts that are comparable,” Mickevice said, apparently meaning those with similar extensive community-engagement processes and a focus on environmental sustainability. School-construction costs represent “a question that we, and the County Board, get on a regular basis,” said School Board member Nancy Van Doren. That Arlington’s school-construction projects come with high costs attached is hardly a surprise. To cite one example: A 2010-11 Virginia Department of Education report compared the cost of the

new Wakefield High School with the two other high schools under construction in Virginia that year, and found Arlington’s costs were significantly higher. Wakefield cost $202.56 per square foot compared to $148.74 for a new high school in Loudoun County and $120.64 for a new high school in Clarke County, according to state data. On a per-student basis, costs were $40,681 for Wakefield, $31,080 in Loudoun and $26,357 for Clarke County. (And while they were not built at exactly the same time, Wakefield’s construction was also significantly more expensive than Alexandria’s new T.C. Williams High School, located just a few miles to the east.) “We think we have good explanations” for the higher costs of various projects, Van Doren said. “This will be an excellent opportunity to look into that.” Tim Wise, president of the Arlington County Taxpayers Association (ACTA), said he was gratified that the auditor was taking a look at the situation – and unlike Van Doren, he questioned whether the school system’s explanations for high costs were valid. “ACTA has frequently pointed out the high cost of new construction,” Wise said. Continued on Page 28

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APS Pressed for In-Depth Analysis of Its Dropout Data SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

An Arlington School Board member is pressing school-system staff to go beyond standard ethnic and racial labels in an effort to determine who is dropping out of school, and why. “Break it down just a little bit further,” pressed board member Tannia Talento during an Oct. 19 briefing by staff. Talento noted that there are major differences between students who are nativeborn Latinos and those who are Hispanic immigrants arriving with little knowledge of English. The same is true for nativeborn African-American students and immigrants from Africa. “Their needs are different,” Talento said, encouraging staff to work more aggressively in data-collection and analysis. By doing so, “APS could be an example for the country,” she said. When it comes to high-school graduations, 2017 proved to be the best of times, and the worst of times, for Arlington Public Schools: • The school district recorded the most high-school graduates in its history, or at least since the peak of the Baby Boom more than four decades ago. • But the district also saw the highest number of dropouts (101) in four years,

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The two contenders for Virginia attorney general laid out differing visions at an Oct. 20 debate in Lansdowne and accused each other of being too ideological. Incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring (D) said he had worked to combat opioid abuse, required that the backlog of physical-evidence recovery kits (PERKs) in rape cases undergo testing, provided debt relief and restitution to military families and seniors, and fought for Virginians’ health-care access. “I am a pro-business, pro-opportunity attorney general,” said Herring, who formerly had a private law practice and served on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and in the state Senate. “I’m running for re-election to help keep Virginians safe, to lend a helping hand to those who need it. I believe the attorney general is the people’s lawyer and I am accountable to you.” Republican John Adams, a first-time candidate, touted his service in the U.S. Navy and as a lawyer and vowed to get the politics out of the attorney general’s office. “In my life, in the real world, what matters are results and actions, what actually happens,” Adams said. “So when I was a naval officer, if you didn’t do your job, people would get hurt or killed. When I

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was a federal prosecutor, if you didn’t do your job, dangerous people would be put back out into our community. And as a lawyer in private practice, if I don’t do my job, my clients go somewhere else.” The candidates wasted little time in going on the attack. Adams said Herring had taken positions opposite the state’s laws regarding voter identification, “right to work” rules and one [since superseded by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling] regarding same-sex marriage. Herring countered that former Virginia Attorneys General Ken Cuccinelli and

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President Trump’s recent executive orders regarding health care may lead to reduced coverage or higher premium costs, panelists said Oct. 13 at the Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation’s 2017 State of Children’s Health Breakfast. “I was extremely discouraged,” said Shelby Gonzales, board member of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, regarding the president’s announcements the previous day. Trump’s executive orders outlined national policy objectives that would create pathways for insurers to provide minimal coverage and expand the use of short-term health plans, which offer fewer consumer protections, said Gonzales, who delivered her remarks at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in Fairfax. Many younger and healthier people might be attracted to those short-term health plans, thus taking away business from more comprehensive coverage programs and causing the financial risk pool to deteriorate, Gonzales said. MCCP Foundation board member Ann Sullivan, the discussion’s moderator, said Trump’s declarations likely would not take effect for a long time. “I took it more as a political statement,” Sullivan said, adding that both Congress and the president bore some responsibility for the health-care crunch. Mary Beth Testa, a policy consultant with Richmond-based Voices for Virginia’s Children, told the audience how the non-profit group works to reduce the immediate effects of poverty and ultimately to eliminate that condition. The group focuses on racial and economic concerns so all children in Virginia have the opportunity to succeed, Testa said. Childhood trauma is another of the key issues underpinning the organization’s work. “We believe we’re at a pivotal time in the commonwealth for really addressing

childhood trauma and building on the momentum of local work and the efforts of direct-service providers to make some policy changes in this area,” she said. Virginia has made progress, albeit very slowly, in addressing that issue, she said. Voices for Virginia’s Children leaders remain concerned about poverty in the state. About 44,000 more Virginia children live in poverty now than during the economic recession nine years ago, Testa said. About 95 percent of children in the commonwealth are covered by health insurance, but roughly 100,000 still are not enrolled, Testa said. “For children to succeed in school and in life, they have to be healthy,” she said. Testa urged the audience to vote on Nov. 7 and press political candidates ahead of Election Day for their plans to deal with pressing concerns for Virginia’s children. She left the audience with three messages: • Good things are happening regarding childhood poverty, trauma and health coverage. • A lot more resources still are needed for those efforts. • Everyone needs to participate for those initiatives to succeed. Panelists at the event also briefed the those present on federal, state and local social-services initiatives. The goal of such programs is to have recipients become self-sufficient, said state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st). Favola also was concerned about mental-health issues in Virginia and lamented that the state had not expanded Medicaid coverage. Doing so would have allowed 75,000 people to be eligible for Medicaid benefits as soon symptoms of mentalhealth problems began to manifest themselves. Favola also has submitted legislation to provide on-site mental-health services in schools. “We desperately want to provide more services early on,” she said. “You really don’t have physical health without mental health.”

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Arlington County Board members on Oct. 21 approved funding for a mid-sized renovation of Central Library, which may allow the facility to make it through until county officials COUNTY determine what to do with it NOTES over the long haul. The $2.89 million project will take a year to complete and may cause some disruptions but will not require a closure of the North Quincy Street facility, county officials said. Six construction firms submitted bids for the project; TMG Construction was the lowest responsible bidder at just under $1.5 million. The construction contract includes a contingency fund of 15 percent, which county officials say is right for older buildings. “Some issues cannot be determined until after removal of existing systems and structures,” June Locker of the Department of Environmental Services said in a memo to County Board members. The total project cost, roughly double the construction contract, includes the contingency as well as project-management, design and furniture costs. The project will be funded through a combination of bonds, operating capital and a bequest from Arlington resident Rosemarie Bowie, who died in 2013 and left the county government funds for library use. What happens long-term to Central Library remains to be seen. County officials have included $2 million in the government’s capital-improvement plan to plan for the site’s future, but those funds are not likely to be tapped for five or six years. The two-story library (with two underground levels of parking) dates to the early 1960s. It has been renovated multiple times through the decades. Library Effort to Focus on Arlingtom Women: By next spring, the Arlington library system aims to have significantly augmented its online resources related to the history and achievements of Arlington women. “Many of these women were not well known; however, their contributions to education, civil rights, conservation and health care aided in the development of this community from a rural to suburban county, and Arlington would not be the same today without their achievements,” library director Diane Kresh said in announcing the effort, to be curated by the

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Center for Local History at Central Li- received the Notable Tree designation. cluded southern red oaks at 317 North brary. Nominations can be made for trees on Thomas St., 416 South Wayne St. and Staff from the community archives both public and private land. Nominators 3556 North Abingdon St.; a pin oak at at the library will examine documents, do not need to own the property to make 409 North Thomas Street; a scarlet oak photographs and oral-history interviews a designation. at 6223 Lee Highway; a pignut hickory culled from its collections, which will be Designation as a Notable Tree does at 2608 North Harrison St.; a European digitized and placed online. not bestow any special protection, but linden at 313 South Cleveland St.; a cedar The project’s first phase is designed to county officials say that providing special of Lebanon at 5701 18th Road North; an be completed in time for the celebration status is an effort to single out trees for American elm at 5524 4th St. South; and of Women’s History Month next March, preservation. a persimmon at the suitably named 1101 with another installment ready by the “When we plant trees, we are giv- North Evergreen St. spring of 2019. ing future generations a gift,” said Brian For 21 years, Arlington has been desigFor information on the effort, see Keightley of the county government, who nated a “Tree City USA” by the National the Web site at http://library.arlingtonva. presented awards at last April’s ceremony. Arbor Day Foundation for its stewardus/center-for-local-history. To arrange for Trees that made the cut in 2017 in- ship of the local tree canopy. a donation of material or inquire about participating in an oral-history interview, call (703) 228-5966 or e-mail localhistory@arlingtonva.us. Arlington Officials Seeking ‘Notable Trees’: The Arlington County government is putting out a call for nominations Meet our expert, Sharon Kash, for inclusions in its “Notable Tree” rosand schedule an appointment ter. Nominated trees can be those that are to discuss how we can help you special because of their size, species, hisLet’s change date to Aug. 4 – Aug. 5 since we are closed on Augu reach athe large, high-income tory or community notoriety. Nomina6th. audience in Northern Virginia. tions will be accepted through Nov. 15; for information, see the county government’s Web site at www.arlingtonva.us and search “Notable Trees.” Award recipients will be announced next spring. The 2017 inductees brought Skash@sungazette.net • 571-239-8014 SALE to 310 the number of trees – out of an estimated 750,000 in Arlington – that have

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“The results of their dedication, their talents, their spirit of teamwork and their spirit of service are reflected in our airport facilities and in the level of service that our customers receive every day,” Potter said. A few of the longest-serving employees made remarks at the event. Among them: Debt-program manager Valerie O’Hara noted that, on her watch, the authority has issued more than $17 billion in airport bonds and $2.7 billion in Dulles Toll Road bonds to fund capital projects and reduce debt-service costs. Following approval by Congress – which continues to own the two airports – the Airports Authority was formed under a compact in 1987 between the District of Columbia and the Virginia state government. The authority’s board includes representation from both jurisdictions, plus Maryland and the federal government. In addition to managing the two airports under a contract with the federal government, the authority maintains the Dulles Toll Road and manages construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. At the Oct. 18 board meeting, Potter announced he will accept the Washington Airports Task Force’s Williams Trophy on behalf of all Airports Authority employees. The award is being presented to the authority as a body for its facility improvements; progress on making Dulles

more competitive; improving Reagan National; and for strengthening the authority’s reputation, officials said. The award, established in 1996, is named in honor of Carrington Williams, founding chairman of the Washington Airports Taks Force and a member of the MWAA board of directors. Williams, a McLean attorney and one-time member of the state legislature, died in 2002. SEAT-BELT USAGE UP IN STATE, BUT REMAINS BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE:

The percentage of those on Virginia’s roads who buckle up has hit an all-time high, state officials said Oct. 18. But at the same time, they cautioned that those who don’t use safety belts are putting themselves at life-threatening risk. “As long as Virginians continue to lose their lives because they aren’t wearing their seat belt, our work is not yet complete,” Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Richard Holcomb said in announcing the new data. According to figures, the percentage of drivers in Virginia using seat belts now stands at 85.3 percent, compared to a state average in recent years of about 79 percent. But it remains below the national average, which in 2016 hit a record 90.1 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Our neverending quest for the best in Arlington real estate this week sends us up along North Quincy Street to the always-infashion Crystal Spring Knolls community, not too far from Lorcom Lane (which provides access to a favorite commuter route, Spout Run). Constructed in the midst of the World War II era and both updated and lovingly cared for ever since, the all-brick colonial is filled with period charm while hosting all the accoutrements for modern-day urban-village living. And it’s all set on a verdant lot, with the home commandingly set for maximum advantage. The property currently is on the market, listed at $965,000 by Dave Lloyd of Weichert, Realtors. An open house is slated for Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone knows the three most important words in real estate are “location, location, location.” And the next three are “character, character, character.” Inside and out, our feature property hits the mark. From the moment we step into the gracious foyer and are welcomed to begin our tour, the home is a testament to gracious living. And the large rear yard only adds to the boundless opportunities. The beauty of natural sunlight sweeps in through the large windows as we start our tour in the hardwood entry foyer. From there, it’s on to the reunionsized living room, with a wood-burning

fireplace that soon will be crackling with the sounds of the season. The dining room (creatively described as “Thanksgiving-banquetsized”) is set to accommodate crowds at any gathering, while the kitchen offers island convenience, gas cooking and is ready to test the mettle of the serious chefs among us. Nearby is a glorious sunroom/family room, part of a later addition, and there is a rarely-available main-level half bath. Upstairs we go, where three nice bedrooms merit our inspection. The master bedroom is en-suite and features a walk-in closet and dressing area, while the two additional bedrooms share a bath. Bonus alert: There are fixed stairs the lead to the floored attic, which not only provides plentiful storage, but also the opportunity for future expansion. The daylight, walk-out lower level is home to a spacious recreation room with the home’s second fireplace, as well as a sizable workshop/laundry area and the home’s third full bath. Outside, a brick patio is ready to entertain in style, and provides a chance to

enjoy the glorious rear yard. So many classic-era homes are falling by the wayside these days, and while new construction is fine, it often just doesn’t provide the same elegant “oomph” as some of the homes from Arlington’s earlier period. This is a home that not only offers that elegance in ways big and small, but is fully planted in the 21st century and looking toward the future. It’s a tremendous combination. 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 (571) 333-6272.

Facts for buyers Address: 2369 North Quincy Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $965,000 by Dave Lloyd of Weichert, Realtors (703) 593-3204. Schools: Taylor Elementary, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High School.

Survey: Most Realtors Started in Other Work The majority of Realtors self-initiated their career in real estate after previous careers in other areas, and identify strong people skills as the most important trait to be a successful agent, according to the National Association of Realtors new research report, “Choosing a Career in Real Estate: A Perspective on Gender, Race and Ethnicity.” According to the report, nearly 70 percent of Realtors initiated their career in real estate based on interest in the industry, and almost 20 percent were referred by a friend. Sixty-nine percent of males self-initiated their career compared to 65 percent of females, and 20 percent of women were referred by a friend, compared to 18 percent of men. Seventy-five percent of black and African-American members self-initiated their career in real estate – more than any other ethnic group – while 27 percent of Asian and Pacific Islander members had their career in real estate referred by a friend, also more than any other group. Nearly seven in 10 Realtors found flexible hours to be the most attractive aspect about being a real estate agent, followed by interest in the industry (64 percent), working with people (54 percent), entrepreneurial field (50 percent) and salary possibilities (49 percent). The report also surveyed Realtors about important skills to possess to be successful in real estate. “People skills” (86 percent), self-motivation (84 percent) and negotiation skills (73 percent) ranked as the most important skills in residential real estate, while negotiation skills (69 percent), problem solving skills (63 percent) and analytical reasoning (62 percent) were viewed as the top skills for on the commercial side. The report also surveyed members on whether they began their career in real estate or if they transitioned into their current position from another industry, and the majority of Realtors (82 percent) started their professional careers outside of real estate. Females make up 63 percent of NAR’s membership, and those who work exclusively in residential have a median gross income from real estate of $46,700, compared to $54,600 for men. Women tend to be younger in age and more likely to work part-time, according to the survey.

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SEX OFFENSE: n On Oct. 13 at 6:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of South Buchanan Street for a report of a man masturbating behind a tree while watching children playing. The suspect fled on foot when approached by an adult, police said. The suspect – 61-year-old Jose Sanchez of no fixed address – was arrested, charged with masturbating in a public place and was held without bond.

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BURGLARY: n On Oct. 13 between 8:20 and 10 a.m., a home in the 6200 block of Williamsburg Boulevard was burglarized. Items of value were taken. n A resident in the 4800 block of 27th Place North on Oct. 18 reported that his home had been burglarized on Oct. 3. n Sometime between Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 4 a.m., several offices in the 2300 block of Wilson Boulevard were burglarized. Items of value were taken. n Sometime between Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 4:20 a.m., a business in the 1900 block of North Quinn Street was burglarized. Items of value were taken. n On Oct. 18 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a home in the 2500 block of North Buchanan Street was burglarized.

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Outside of his work with the Fairfax County Police Department, Master Police Officer John Alford combines high-speed driving with charitable works that honor fallen first-responders. Alford attended a NASCAR race in Richmond several years ago, saw a display of diminutive Arena Cup cars and, with a friend, decided to take up his youthful passion for racing again, but this time for a cause. For the past five years, 91-1 Racing, the non-profit team the pair formed in September 2012, in each race has honored a different Virginia police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician who has died while protecting the public. The team donates funds from donations and sponsorships to the Virginia Public Safety Foundation. “When we lose a fallen hero . . . the community really helps out and grieves with us for a short time,” said Alford, four of whose police friends have been killed in the line of duty. “And then, after that ,it goes away. But the families and the work mates uffer for quite a long time. Our race team doesn’t want the citizens to forget about the families.” The team has participated in about 50 races overall, and on Sept. 30 won a championship race at Shenandoah Speedway.

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Alford raced in honor of Floyd “Molly” Price of the Luray Volunteer Fire Department, who died of a heart attack in 1990 while responding to a service call. Arena cars essentially are high-performance go-carts with stock-car bodies, which can reach speeds of up to 100 mph. “They are very fast, but very touchy going into turning,” he said. Drivers ply a one-tenth-of-a-mile-long indoor course that can fit inside a hockey rink. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch drove on such a track one night and compared

the experience to “flying a jet fighter in a fishbowl,” Alford said. Drivers typically execute 50 laps in a race, each one taking about eight seconds. “When you have 14 cars going that fast, it’s very chaotic,” Alford said. “There are a lot of wrecks. You’ll end up flipped upside down. If the car is still able to drive and you’re OK, they just flip you over and you keep on going.” Ricky Dennis, founder and CEO of Arena Racing USA, said the sport’s entry cost is roughly that of a high-quality jet

ski, and its objective is to teach driving skills. “It’s a contact sport,” Dennis said. “You have to drive smart. John has proven he’s a competitor and he has patience. You need both those things to be a race car driver.” The team’s primary sponsor, Capitol Boiler Works in Springfield, is run by Dwight Sheppard, a U.S. Navy veteran whose family has had several people serve in law enforcement. Alford “is one of the sincerest, nicest guys I’ve ever met,” Sheppard said. “When he came in the door, you could see the passion in his eyes.” In addition to the Arena car, Alford drives a full-sized Sportsman Late Model, which is the size of a regular NASCAR vehicle, but with half the horsepower and a top speed of 120 mph. Alford said race driving helps him as a police officer, allowing him to anticipate maneuvers during vehicle pursuits. Alford has suffered only minor injuries while racing, including a bruised tailbone and sore ribs. He enjoys the sport for its adrenaline-pumping high speeds and competitiveness. “It’s the skill that not many people have of being able to drive at those high speeds and being able to maneuver a car,” he said. “A lot of people think you just get in and turn left, but there’s a lot more to it than that.”

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The strong local economy is creating some challenges for Arlington Public Schools’ efforts to fill out its bus-driver and bus-assistant ranks. There are still SCHOOL “nine routes that have permaBOARD don’t nent drivers,” said NOTES John Chadwick, the school system’s assistant superintendent for transportation, at the Oct. 19 School Board meeting. Coupled with routine driver absences for illness and vacation, that puts a pinch on the transportation network, Chadwick said. To try and staff up, “there have been a couple of [recent] recruiting events – we have classes starting all the time,” Chadwick said. But training programs result in a sometimes-you-win-sometimes-you-lose scenario; one recent one had four graduates, but “unfortunately two of them subsequently didn’t return,” Chadwick said. Superintendent Patrick Murphy said the school system’s human-resources staff has created bumper stickers and yard signs to support the recruitment effort. “Join the team, help us out,” was how Murphy phrased the appeal both for prospective hires and for community members to spread the world. State law, however, prohibits the school system from taking what might seem a logical step. “We are not able to promote or advertise on our buses,” the superintendent noted. County school officials celebrated Transportation Employees Appreciation Day on Oct. 18 with a luncheon for staff. APS Honored for Budget Transparency: Arlington Public Schools has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award for the ninth year in a row from the Association of School Business Officials. The school district is one of 16 across the commonwealth to receive the award,

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track records and how their plans jibe with the goals of the project also will be factors, county officials said. While the public-input phase will be brisk (running just through Oct. 29), desires of the public will be taken into account just as they have in other stages of the development of Long Bridge Park, Smith said. “I can’t stress enough . . . how extensive the level of community involvement has been,” he said. Planning for 30-acre Long Bridge Park, located in the northern end of Crys-

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Herring said. “He wants you to think that where he stand on certain issues isn’t relevant to the job. Nothing could be further from the truth.” Adams said Herring’s take on his birthcontrol position was incorrect and based on briefs he had filed on behalf of Little Sisters of the Poor and Hobby Lobby. “I thought it was wrong of the government to force people to do things that violated their religious beliefs,” Adams said. The candidates also sparred over the recent request by Republicans in the Gen-

tal City, dates back to 2001, and several phases already have been completed. But the pool was put on hold in January 2014, after projected operating costs threatened to drown the effort in red ink and bids to construct the original design came in well above expectations. Those construction bids, which county officials released after public pressure, ran from $81.9 million to $82.8 million. In 2016, the project was resuscitated, but with lowered expectations all around: One of three pools was axed, the building footprint was downsized and dreams of selling naming rights or having the venue host Summer Olympics events fell by the wayside. A survey of the public in 2016 suggested that community support was still high

for the effort, Smith said, but pointed to the need for a “functional but not extravagant” project. “The bottom line was a reduction in the size of the facility . . . and reducing operating costs,” he said. (County officials have yet to release updated estimates of the annual taxpayer subsidy, if any, that will be needed. Under the since-discarded original plan, that operating subsidy was reported at a potential $3.8 million annually, not including costs to pay off the construction debt.) Under the anticipated timeline put forward by the county government, design work on the aquatics/fitness center will be completed and construction started in 2018, with completion set for late 2020 or early 2021.

Using a “design-build” process – new to the Arlington government – will minimize risks to taxpayers by putting responsibility for cost overruns on the shoulders of the designer and builder, and will lead to a “very, very fast” trip from design to completion, Beach said. The $54.7 million project will include not just the aquatics/fitness center, but also an extension of the Long Bridge Park’s esplanade, rain gardens, public art and parking. Additional information on the project, as well as opportunities to provide feedback are available on the Web site at https://parks.arlingtonva.us/, and in the lobby of the county government’s headquarters at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. through Oct. 29.

eral Assembly to have the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) investigate how Herring’s office does business. Herring chalked it up to near-Election Day political shenanigans, saying the General Assembly’s own auditor of public accounts recently given the attorney general’s office a clean audit. Adams cited Associated Press reports that Herring had gone around federal guidelines and used money from a legal settlement to provide pay raises to key employees in the attorney general’s office. Asked for compliments about the opposing candidate, Herring said he admired Adams’ record of public service and Adams said Herring had shown genuine con-

cern about the state’s opioid crisis. Herring is the only member of Virginia’s executive branch who is seeking another term in the Nov. 7 election. State law prohibits Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) from seeking a second consecutive term, and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) is vying against Republican Ed Gillespie to succeed McAuliffe. The debate, hosted by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at The National Conference Center, was moderated by chamber president Tony Howard. Fairfax County Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) said he thought Adams had prevailed. “I thought John made the choice very clear,” Herrity said. “This is about what

you want as an attorney general, a politician or a lawyer . . . John wants to be a lawyer for the people of the commonwealth.” Herring deserves another term, said state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st), calling the debate “spirited.” “I certainly think Mr. Herring has an incredibly positive record to run on and that came out,” she said. “The issues I feel passionately about – the older PERK kits getting tested, the opioid crisis, Medicaid fraud investigations and running a professional, objective [attorney general’s] office – are things that matter to me. I really thought Mark could make substantial arguments as to why he’s just the better candidate in those areas.”

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Construction Continued from Page 9 “Hopefully, the internal auditor will be able to tell Arlington taxpayers why it was necessary, for example, to build a school with 143 square feet per pupil and a building cost of almost $289 per square

foot for the elementary school at the Williamsburg site, while Prince William County provided 119 square feet per pupil with a building cost of less than $151 per square foot.” Mickevice was hired by the School Board in 2014, a period when Arlington residents were rebelling against gold-plated capital projects. He reports directly to board members through an audit com-

mittee, not up through Superintendent Patrick Murphy. Mickevice said he had received cooperation and support from school staff. “There’s respect on both ends – I’ve been able to do what I’m asked to do,” he said. Murphy called Mickevice “very deliberate and straightforward in his work.” Also on the auditor’s plate for the coming school year: Looking at cost

controls for gate receipts at high-school sporting events; examining procedures for school-facility rentals; and looking at the process for the school system getting back its materials – from textbooks to laptop computers – once students are done with them. “That is also something we get asked about,” School Board Chairman Barbara Kanninen acknowledged.

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2018 session will be jobs and economic growth,” Presswood said. “Virginia’s outdated tax code makes it difficult for Arlington to recruit businesses to our area that can replace the federal contracting jobs we’ve lost.” Reforming the tax code in ways proposed by the Republican statewide ticket would prove “a lot cheaper than bribing companies to move here,” Presswood said. The legislative town hall was sponsored by Washington Gas and Chain Bridge Bank. Scott McGeary of Washington Gas, who attended, said it “provided lively and valuable insights into the thinking of the delegation as we approach Election Day and the next legislative term.” “The event focused very well on key issues important to Arlington, the region and the commonwealth,” McGeary said after the event had concluded.

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Qualifying for State Open An Unequaled-Type Event A unique event. Each October, 18-hole qualifying golf tournaments are held throughout the state for high school players hoping to earn a berth to participate in the Girls State Open.

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The Yorktown Patriots remained tied for first place in the Liberty District and their fourth FOOTBALL won game in a row Oct. 20 with a 27-7 home victory over the Herndon Hornets in high school football action. Yorktown improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the district, tied with the South Lakes Seahawks (7-1, 3-0), setting up an Oct. 27 couty showdown for first place between the teams in Arlington at 7 p.m. In the win over Herndon (3-5, 1-2), Yorktown trailed 7-0, tied the game at 7 on a 21-yard run by Tanner Wall and conversion by Adam Luncher. With Herndon driving deep in Yorktown territory to take the lead, Davis Patterson intercepted a pass in the end zone that he returned 75 yards to set up a 25-yard Grant Wilson to-Wall-scoring pass. A short time later, Patteson caught a 42-yard TD pass from Will Porter, and Yorktown led 21-7 at halftime. “That was the key play of the game,” Continued on Page 31

Yorktown High School quarterback Grant Wilson threw a touchdown pass for the Patriots in their Liberty District victory over the Herndon Hornets in Oct. 20 action. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Saxons Surge Past Generals in Second Half DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette

The biggest problems came late in the first half for the Washington-Lee when a FOOTBALL Generals dropped touchdown pass, a missed field goal and a costly penalty prevented the high school football team from leading at halftime. In the second half, Washington-Lee went on to lose to the host Langley Saxons, 35-28, on Oct. 20. With the loss, W-L fell to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the Liberty District. “We left 10 points on the field right there at the end of the first half,” Washington-Lee coach Josh Shapiro said. “We made too many big mistakes at the 30

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wrong time.” The game was tied at 14 at halftime, then Langley scored the first 21 points of the second half to take a 35-14 lead. The Generals scored two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter, but never had a chance to tie the game. “We thought this was a game we could win, and we let it get away,” Shapiro said. The Generals played two quarterbacks Braden Shackelford ran for two short touchdowns. Ryan Dodds was 18 of 29 passing for 244 yards and he threw touchdown passes of seven yards to Larry Carpenter (three catches for 64 yards) and 25 to Liam McBride (three catches for 39 yards). “Liam ran a post route, the ball was a

little high, but Liam made a nice catch,” Dodds said. “We got down, but we fought. We have to keep fighting.” The Generals’ Will Schmidt had seven catches for 92 yards and Will Montgomery four for 33, and he caught a two-point conversion pass. Jabari Johnson had 70 yards rushing for the Generals, Carpenter had 43 and Will Murphy 21. On defense, Montgomery recovered a fumble. “In the third quarter we couldn’t defend their zone read running attack,” Shapiro said. “We finished the game well, but I’m disappointed. It’s been a disappointing season.” The Generals play at the winless McLean Highlsanders (0-8) at 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

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The competitions are unique because, as of now, the Virginia High School League does not have girls-only golf teams. Girls are members of what are co-ed teams, which consist primarily of boys. The VHSL may start girls teams in the future, but low participation numbers at many schools has been the hold up. So for the girls who do participate in high school golf, the VHSL holds one 36-hole state open tournament – this fall Oct. 23 and 24 in Richmond. The tournament began in 2002 and includes players from all enrollment classifications. If girls don’t qualify for the state open with strong finishes in co-ed district and region team events, if they even play in those tourneys, then their last chance is at one of the qualifying tournaments. Many of the girls don’t participate in those co-ed competitions because their scores are not among the lowest on the teams. That makes the VHSL’s girls qualifying golf events unlike any other others in the state. The players don’t complain. They just play, trying to make the best of the opportunity. At those competitions, 12 percent of the field earn state berths. At last week’s local girls zone 4A qualifier at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton in windy conditions, 15 players advanced from a field of 60. Scores of 93 and lower qualified. There were three players who just missed by shooting 94s and another coming close by carding a 95. The scores were all over, from the lowest of 78 by tournament medalist Alexandra Delgado of Oakton, to 32 higher than 100, including a 149 and two shooting 145s. Again, it’s a unique event.

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High School Roundup GIRLS GOLF: Playing in the last group of the day and in near darkness during an 18-hole qualifying round Oct. 17, Washington-Lee High School’s Kaiya Mitchell shot an 89 to earn a berth to compete in the Virginia High school League’s 36-hole Girls State Open golf tournament. The qualifying round was held on the Oaks Course at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. Out of a field of some 60 golfers trying to advance, Mitchell was one of 15 who qualified. She was the only player from an Arlington school to move on. Players who shot 93 or lower earned a state berth. Yorktown High School’s Lacy McCormack shot 96 and her teammate Elena Rezak 98. Wakefield High’s Marin Pena shot 97. McCormack played in the state tournament last year. Oakton’s Alexandra Delgado won the round with a 78. FIELD HOCKEY: The No. 2 seed Wake-

field Warriors (10-5) lost to third-seeded Edison Eagles, 2-0, in the semifinals of the National District Tournament after blanking the seventh-seed Jefferson Colonials, 5-0, in the first round. In the win over Jefferson, Madison Holt scored three goals and Meghan Anderson and Reina Cooper added one each. Senior goalie Lente Huisken had three saves. Wakefield then blanked Stuart, 4-0, in the consolation game to finish third in the tourney and earn a region tournament berth. Anderson and Holt scored goals in that win. Holt leads Wakefield with 13 goals and Anderson has 12, with Lucy Greenfield leading the midfield. Wakefield’s defense is led by Huisken, Ana Sofia Uro DeLeon.

O’Connell blanked Paul VI Catholic, 2-0, in its most recent victory and nipped St. Mary’s Ryken, 1-0, in another. Paul VI was ranked No. 4 in the state poll. VOLLEYBALL: The Bishop O’Connell Knights (12-11) began the week ranked No. 5 in the state’s Division I private-school poll. O’Connell is the defending Division I state champion, defeating Flint Hill in last year’s state final. Flint Hill is ranked No. 1 in the state poll and began the week with an undefeated record of 26-0. n The Yorktown Patriots (13-2) fell out of first place in the Liberty District with back-to-back losses to McLean, 3-2, and first-place Langley, 3-0, in recent action. Yorktown defeated Langley earlier in the season. n The Washington-Lee Generals improved to 10-5 with 3-0 wins over Herndon and South Lakes last week. GIRLS

The Washington-Lee Generals and Yorktown Patriots are expected to contend for the boys LibPHOTO BY TOMMY ORNDORFF erty District cross country championship this week.

The Warriors defeated the top-seed and defending champion Marshall Statesmen in overtime during the regular season. The winning season is the second in a row for Wakefield, which finished 11-8-1 last fall. n In the Liberty District, the No. 2 seed Washington-Lee Generals (11-6) received a first-round bye, then nipped the sixth-seeded South Lakes Seahawks, 1-0, in the semifinals. Dakota Klapper scored the goal and Caroline Morley had a big defensive save. Isabella Frymoyer had three saves in goal for the Generals, who will play in the Liberty tourney final for the first time. Washington-Lee won the National District crown in 2013 With the semifinal win, W-L earned a berth to play in the region tournament for the first time in three years. Visit www.insidenova.com/sports/ arlington to find results of how W-L did against the top seed and undefeated Langley Saxons in the tournament championship match. The No. 3 seed Yorktown Patriots (8-9) lost to South Lakes in overtime in the first round of the Liberty District tournament to end their season..

CROSS COUNTRY: The Bishop O’Connell Knights girls team will try to win its 11th straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship on Oct. 28 at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. The girls meet begins at noon, with the boys meet starting at 11:30 a.m. Following the WCAC meet, the O’Connell girls will attempt to defend their Division I private-school state title at Woodberry Forest on Nov. 10. O’Connell was ranked third in the state in a recent poll behind No. 1 St. Catherine’s and No. 2 Norfolk Academy. n The Yorktown Patriots and Washington-Lee Generals are expected to be contenders for this week’s boys and girls Liberty District championships races at Burke Lake Park. The Yorktown boys, led by a group of sophomores, enter the meet coming off a victory at the Arlington County event. The Washington-Lee girls were second in the county meet. BOYS SOCCER: The Bishop O’Connell Knights entered this week’s action with a 6-3-3 overall record and ranked No. 3 in the state’s Division I private-school poll.

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Yorktown running back Adrian Alvarez has been one of the Patriots’ leading rushers so far this season. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said about Patterson’s interception. “That was a 14-point turnaround. I don’t know if we would have won without that play.” In the second half, Adrian Alvarez (82 yards rushing) scored on a five-yard run for Yorktown’s only touchdown. Wall had 44 yards rushing and caught four passes for 73 yards. Patterson had two catches for 43 yards and a 16-yard run, Paul Dalzell had two catches for 24 yards and Luncher one for 28. Luncher had nine yards rushing and booted three extra points. Wilson was 6 of 11 passing for 72 yards and Porter was 4 of 8 for 96. “We really couldn’t get much going on offense in the second half,” Hanson said. The winner of the Oct. 27 game between Yorktown and South Lakes likely will be the Liberty District championship. Each team will have one regular-season contest remaining, which will be on Nov. 3. n In other Oct. 20 football action, the Wakefield Warriors (2-6, 0-3) were defeated by the host Falls Church Jaguars, 42-7, in a National District clash. www.insidenova.com

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Washington-Lee Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations. The hall recognizes individuals as an athlete, coach, administrator or contributor. Athletes and teams become eligible five years after graduation or two years after retirement from other contributing positions. All other individuals are eligible two years post their contributions to W-L. Nominations can be made by anyone, but must be submitted on forms, which contain specific guidelines and criteria. Forms are available through the student activities office and the Washington-Lee athletic booster organization and should be submitted to the W-L activities office by Nov. 1, 2017, Selection and induction will be limited to six individuals per year.

The Warriors trailed 35-14 at halftime. Kesean Deshazer scored both of Wakefield’s touchdowns on an 89yard kickoff return and he caught a 36-yard TD pass from Cason Poythress. Luis Pinto kicked the extra points. Poythress had 58 yards rushing and Rodney Lee ran for 37. Poythress completed 20 passes for 248 yards. James Clark had seven catches for 72 yards, Lincoln Calfee had six for 109, Deshazer three for 47 and David Barton two for 14. The loss was the fifth in a row for Wakefield. The Warriors play at the Stuart Raiders on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in another district game. n On Oct. 21 in Richmond, the Bishop O’Connell Knights (1-7) lost to Trinity Episcopal, 35-21, falling behind early in the game, 14-0. Bradley Magee had a big game for the Knights. He caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Aidan McGowan and he returned an interception 10 yards for a touchdown. The Knights’ other TD came on a 28-yard pass from McGowan to Jahmal Banks, who had four catches for 64 yards. Magee had four catches for 49 yards. McGowan was 8 of 17 for 13 yards. Banks ran for 81 yards. Sebastian Cognetti kicked three extra points. O’Connell hosts Fork Union on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. and will be trying to snap a four-game losing streak. October 26, 2017 31

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invites young athletes in first through eight grades to its Young Flyers youth track and field training program at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 10. The program is designed to train young athletes to compete in indoor meets at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in January and February and meets at the Prince George’s County Sportsplex throughout the winter. Young athletes receive specialized coaching in sprint, distance running, race walking, shot and javelin throws, strength and flexibility exercises, nutrition and health. Visit www.pvtc.org/ youth or call (703) 927-4833. ARLINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME:

The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1958, is accepting nominations for induction in 2018. Candidates may be living or deceased. Those interested in nominating an athlete, coach, contest official or other sports-related person can get an official nomination form at www.arlsportshof.org or by writing Executive Director, Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 101321, Arlington, Va. 22210.

Arlington resident Asher Herman was a standout at a recent football camp. LEARN TO PLAY SOCCER: Adults can now learn basic soccer skills in beginner classes or improve their skills in intermediate classes. Arlington County offers adult soccer classes this fall on both Sunday evenings and a weekday session. For more information and to register, contact Marta Cahill at (703) 228-1818 or mcahill@arlingtonva.us. YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: Arlington’s recreational youth

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College Roundup RILEY WILSON: Wakefield High School

graduate Riley Wilson is a sophomore tight end this fall on the football team at the College of William and Mary. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Wilson has played in seven games and caught a oneyard touchdown pass in William and Mary’s loss to Elon on Oct. 7. He has one catch for the season so far. Wilson was Wakefield’s starting quarterback and he also played on the basketball team at the school.

ETHAN TORRES: Bishop O’Connell

High School graduate Ethan Torres is a freshman place-kicker on the Bucknell University football team. Through seven games, Torres had kicked off 26 times with five touchbacks and an average yards per kick of 61.7 on the kickoffs. He had not attempted any field goals or extra points. Torres was an all-state kicker at O’Connell, where he also did some punting for the Knights.

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CENECA ESPINOZA: Washington-Lee High School graduate Ceneca Espinoza has played in seven games and has three solo tackle and two assists for a total of five tackles as a red-shirt freshman defensive back for the Liberty University football team. Espinoza was a two-way starting standout at multiple positions when he played football at Washington-Lee. He played a variety of positions for the Generals, even some quarterback during once stretch, and was a selection to the all-Sun Gazette teams his junior and senior seasons. ZOLI MOLNAR: Zoli Molnar, a Yorktown High School alumnus and 2013 grad, graduated from Penn State with a degree in the school’s PGA Pro Golf Management program. He is now employed at the Glenwild County Club in Park City, Utah. Molnar has been hired to work with a U.S. winter season in New Zealand at

Arlington Running Roundup JAY JACOB WIND For the Sun Gazette

Arlington’s Desta Beriso Morkama, 32, added another jewel to his crown by winning the 42nd annual Marine Corps Marathon in 2:25:14, more than two minutes ahead of his closest competition, Wesley Turner, 31, of Danville, Va., second in 2:27:25, with another Arlingtonian, Kieran O’Connor, 30, third in 2:28:07. Since coming to Arlington in 2016, Morkama has won races of every distance from 5K to marathon all over the region – Annapolis, Baltimore, D.C., Leesburg, Rockville, Piney Point, Md., and Vienna to name a few. His training consists of a two-hour run in the pre-dawn hours every morning and speed training with Potomac Valley Track Club every Monday and Wednesday night. Coincidentally, his photograph is on the cover of this month’s RacePacket magazine, and he has clinched victory in RacePacket’s 2017 Grand Prix race series. Morkama ran the first mile with Jeffrey Stein, 31, of Washington, D.C., who inadvertently ran off the course at Lee Highway and continued onto Key Bridge in the absence of a lead vehicle. After a full minute of running alone,

Arlington resident Desta Beriso Morkama was the winner of the Marine Corp Marathon.

they realized their error and doubled back into the pack. Gradually, they both inched back to rejoin the leaders, and Morkama took the lead for good with two miles to go, as the course passed in front of Long

Bridge Park. Stein ended up eighth in 2:30:53. Sponsored by Safety And Health Foundation, Boom Nutrition, and most recently, Seven-11, Morkama has been studying English at Arlington Mill and volunteering at local races when he’s not running them. His next race is New York City Marathon. A total of 753 runners from Arlington were among the 20,303 who finished the 26.2-mile marathon race, billed as “The People’s Marathon.” Kenny Rayner, 27, ran 2:41:34 for 28th among men, followed by Randall Myers, 41, 41st in 2:45:09, and Matthew Howard, 26, 45th in 2:46:14. Among women, Sarah Bishop, 35, of Fairfax took the gold laurel wreath in 2:45:07, with Megan Curran, 31, of Fort Carson, Colo., second in 2:50:24, and Suzanne Hutchins, 37, of Gastonia, N.C., third in 2:53:36. Arlington’s top women were Jessica Brown, 26, 42nd in 3:19:33; Krista Breitzman, 65th in 3:23:49; and Brittany Cain, 25, 87th in 3:26:13. n In the accompanying 10K held the same day of the marathon, two Arlington men shared the podium – Denzel Ramirez, 34, first in 32:17; and Craig Morgan, 26, second in 32:22. Erik McMillan, 20, from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado

Springs, landed in third place with a time of 32:50. Arlington’s Jonathan Finer, 28, took eighth place in 36:00; with Ireland’s Four Courts manager Dave Cahill, 46, 23rd in 38:36; Chris Cummings, 33, 24th in 38:39; and Monte Hawkins, 40, 25th in 38:43. Bethany Sachtleben, 25, of Alexandria, won the women’s race in 34:07, ahead of Julie Tarallo, 28, of Washington, D.C., second in 38:01; and Amy Smith, 29, of Seattle, taking third in 38:55. Arlington women with strong finishes in the race included Katharine Leigh, 24, 10th in 42:52; Washington Running Club president Silver Lumsdaine, 45, 15th in 43:39; Jocelyn Hubbard, 23, 18th in 44:03; and Megan Armstrong, 29, 19th in 44:25. A full 500 Arlington runners finished the 10K, among 7,061 total finishers in the race. Jay Jacob Wind’s Arlington Running Roundup appears occasionally in the Sun Gazette. The roundup highlights the achievements of Arlington runners, as well as special events, around the region and beyond. Look for some of Wind’s future roundups in the Sun Gazette and on the Web site at www.insidenova.com/sports/ arlington.

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TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSEUM IN PENNSYLVANIA: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 30. The cost is $101. For information, call (703) 2284748. PLEASURES OF GARDENING TO BE DISCUSSED: Understanding the chal-

lenges, rewards and wonder of gardening is the topic of discussion on Monday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

KARAOKE FANS TAKE TO THE MICROPHONE: Karaoke time will be offered at

Lee Senior Center on Monday, Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m. For a slot, call (703) 2280555.

APPRAISER TO DISCUSS HEIRLOOMS:

“Antiques Roadshow” guest appraiser Matthew Quinn will discuss what to do with heirlooms on Monday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. TRAVELERS GO BEHIND THE SCENES

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1. Unfavorable prefix 2. Getting warm 3. Open-mouthed astonishment 4. Tall ancient monument 5. State of being in someone’s power 6. Like money to start a project

AT WOLF TRAP: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to Wolf Trap for a backstage tour on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The cost is $9. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

INTRICACIES OF CRAIGSLIST TO BE DETAILED: How to use Craigslist will be

discussed on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

MOVING TO A RETIREMENT ABODE IS FOCUS OF PROGRAM: The process of

moving to a retirement community, with information on involving the family, will be discussed on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555. DAY-TRIPPERS HEAD TO ANNAPOLIS:

Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to Annapolis to tour the U.S. Naval Academy plus tea at the Naval Academy Club on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The cost is $58. For information, call (703) 228-4748. LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS TO GATHER: A discussion of local history will be presented on Monday, Nov. 1 at 12:30 p.m.

7. Cribbage piece 8. Often comes with a lei 9. Log splitter 10. Motorcar 11. “The Man Who ____ Too Much” thriller 12. Lobe holders 15. Like funereal atmosphere 20. Nigerian money 22. *What’s the cut-off one for trick-or-treaters? 24. *Appropriate Halloween garb 25. *Spirit board 26. River in India 27. Property claims 29. *Fake face 31. Unacceptable in juror 32. Opposite of liability 33. Mother-of-pearl 34. *Michael Myers’ weapon of choice 36. British art gallery 38. Sweep under the rug 42. “Dancing with the Stars” number 45. Passions 49. Lookout point 51. Goes off like Vesuvius 54. Pinch to save 56. It has many layers 57. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 58. ____ a Sketch 59. “Stop” to a horse 60. Sasquatch’s cousin 61. Zeus’ wife 62. Uber’s competitor 63. British children’s author Blyton 64. Fully cooked 67. Tom of “Tom and Jerry”

at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555. WORKSHOP ON WORDS IN THE OFFING: A study of words from Old English

to the present day will be discussed on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

HEALTHY HOLIDAY SNACKING IS TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Healthy and tasty

snacks for the holidays will be discussed on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO TEXTILE MUSEUM: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts

a trip to the Textile Museum for a docent-led tour on Thursday, Nov. 2. The cost is $15. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

FOOD-SAFETY WORKSHOP IN THE WORKS: “Food Safety 101,” a program

of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For additional information, call (703) 228-0955.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. October 31, 1941: n The Sun reports only “slight” local interest in Tuesday’s races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. n Local builders have informed the War Department that they have the capacity to keep up with demand for housing in the area. n An editorial says Arlington residents need to mobilize against “large-scale invasion” by federal buildings in the county. n Washington-Lee’s gridders fell to Central, 7-6, and will face Fredericksburg tonight. n Badminton is the latest crazy to take hold over young and old alike. October 29, 1959: n Clarendon will host a Halloween festival this weekend. n Arlington officials were a bit red-faced when it was revealed they’d run the U.S. flag up the wrong flagpole at the courthouse, breaching flag etiquette. n Gov. Almond is pitching Northern Virginia as a contender for the 1964 World’s Fair. n The Virginia Education Association wants state officials to support compulsoryeducation laws. October 28, 1967: n The estimated cost of federal response to the recent Pentagon peace demonstration is about $1 million, including the expense of moving 16,000 troops from across the nation to the area to protect the building. n On the gridiron, Washington-Lee was crushed by Fort Hunt, 29-0, but Yorktown walloped T.C. Williams, 28-14, after scoring a touchdown on the opening kickoff. October 30, 1968: n As co-chairman of “Barbers For Nixon,” Arlington barber Red Rothe had the opportunity to give the GOP presidential nominee a trim this week. October 30, 1978: n County Manager Vernon Ford says most of the charges of mismanagement and waste leveled against him are untrue. n “Widespread voter apathy” in Virginia is expected on Election Day, a headline says.

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