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VOLUME 83 NO. 25 MAY 17-23, 2018
ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935
Seniors’ Groups are Happy with New Deal
Agreement with County Government Will Permit More Fund-Raising Options SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
The process took a tad longer than anticipated, but all sides concur that a new agreement in support of the Arlington government’s senior centers already has
had beneficial results – with more good things on the way. “It’s a sea change,” said Douglas Frost, who heads the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. It was that non-profit organization that last September inked an agreement
with the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation, formalizing a relationship that had existed for nearly a decade and, as a result, provides new resources to the volunteer committees that support six county senior centers. The change was embraced by advo-
cates for local seniors. “We’re quite thrilled,” said Marilyn Marton, who chairs the Senior Adult Council. She cited Alliance efforts to sponsor events ranging from cooking Continued on Page 19
Marymount Celebrates Fun Fashions BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
It’s an annual tradition that never ceases to wow. Fashion-design students at Marymount University presented their best designs at the annual “Portfolio in Motion” show, offered up May 3 through 5 on the university’s Arlington campus. The range of fashions on view was extensive and elaborate, ranging from sleek formal get-ups to perky beach outfits and flowery gowns. One design even had what appeared to be a chain-mail headdress. Marymount officials gave these students awards for their creations: • Odalys Ihrig, Portfolio in Motion Award. • Morgan Herbener, NAMSB Ray Rankins, Dana Najib, Julianna Carfaro and Elle Park wear clothing designed by Cathy Olivar on May 3 during Marymount University’s annual
Continued on Page 19 “Portfolio in Motion” fashion show. See more photos on Page 4 and a slide show at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington.
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