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Fire-Station Task Force Preps for First Meeting

Panel Will Have Until Spring to Come Up with Proposal on the Future of Hall’s Hill Facility SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The County Board-appointed task force seeking to forge consensus on the future of Fire Station #8 holds its first meeting Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Langston-Brown Community Center.

The meeting, to be followed by a tour of the nearby station, will kick off a five-month process that will culminate in a recommendation on whether to keep the station where it is; keep it and purchase adjacent land for an expansion; move it to the location sought by the fire department; or come up with another option.

The task force was established in the fall of 2015 after several contentious community meetings revealed deep splits about the station’s future and the county government’s inability to contain the situation.

Revealing the degree of controversy involved, it took County Board members several months longer than they had anticipated to

tap members of the task force. Appointments were made in December, with former School Board member Noah Simon tapped to lead the panel.

In addition to Simon, appointees to the task force include Alisa Cowen, Michael HoContinued on Page 24

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Insider Mark Schwartz Is Tapped to Serve as County Manager SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington County Board members have tapped Mark Schwartz as the community’s 12th county manag-

that he would get the job permanently came on Jan. 8, after County Board members conducted a nationwide search but opted to stay close to home with their pick.

“I love the opportunity – it’s a

dream opportunity,” Schwartz told the Sun Gazette shortly after his appointment was announced. “It’s a great community.”

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Preservation of the Past One Topic as Hall’s Hill Community Reaches Its 150th Birthday SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the historically African-American community of Hall’s Hill/High View Park on Jan. 10 became a clarion call urging young people to learn the story of their community’s past.

“They have an opportunity to preserve our history – and to make a place in this world for themselves and for future generations,” said Dr. Lauranett Lee, keynote speaker at “Revisiting the Hill: A Discussion on Inter-Generational Listening and African-American History,” which drew a packed sanctuary at Mount Salvation Baptist Church.

“Who are we to sit back? We have not come this far to become so complacent, so pathetic,” said Lee, curator of AfricanAmerican History at the Virginia Historical Society. “Our history is worth preserving. If we don’t preserve it, it won’t be preserved.”

A native Virginian who grew up during the immediate post-segregation era, Lee told the crowd she was turned off on history in elementary school, when she was the lone black student in the classroom and the teaching of the time promoted the idea that slaves were happy and contented in their lives.

“Now that we know better, we can do better,” Lee said, encouraging young peo-

ple to “understand what a community was like then, and how it evolved over time.”

“Think about the ancestors who started out with nothing; it is because of their efforts that we are here today,” she said.

Among those feeling much the same way was Rev. Elias Wells Fitcheard Jr., whose church hosted the kickoff.

“Our history is very important,” Fitcheard said. “We need to honor our struggle, no matter our race. We have to plant a seed in our young people – seeds grow when they are tenderly loved and taken care of.”

The presentation served as a prelude to a year’s worth of events set to mark the sesquicentennial of the founding of the Hall’s Hill community in 1866. It is one of – if not the – oldest post-Civil War African-American communities in Northern Virginia.

In the intervening 150 years, “a lot of history happened here,” said Carmela Hamm, who springs from a lineage of civil-rights pioneers and made a featured presentation at the Jan. 10 event.

Hall’s Hill and High View Park at one time were two distinct communities, but over time merged, with the two names used rather interchangeably now.

(The name “Hall’s Hill” came from a white slaveowner, Bazil Hall, who after the Civil War sold plots of land to newly freed blacks. It was not out of a desire to help the former slaves but to spite neighboring whites that he made the sale, according to

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Above: Dr. Lauranett Lee of the Virginia Historical Society (center) speaks with participants at a Jan. 10 forum that kicked off a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Hall’s Hill community.

Below: Praise singers from Mount Salvation Baptist Church warm up the audience.

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In the Jim Crow era of the mid-20thcentury, Hall’s Hill became known as the place where the neighboring all-white community erected an 8-foot fence to rigidly enforce segregation. A small portion of the

original fence remains on 17th Street North.

Plans for the 150th-anniversary celebration include a neighborhood walking tour focusing on local history, as well as a look back at Langston Elementary School featuring a roundtable discussion, games from the past and even a sock hop.

For updates on sesquicentennial events, see the John M. Langston Citizens Association Web site at www.highviewpark.com.

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Garvey Makes Re-Election Pitch to County Democrats

County Board Chairman Avoids Discussion of Her 2014-15 Party Exodus SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Libby Garvey formally kicked off her bid for re-election to the Arlington County Board Jan. 6, promoting her Democratic Party bona-fides but avoiding any mention of her recent 18month absence from the county Democratic Committee.

“We need strong leaders . . . to protect and fight for our Democratic values,” Garvey said at the first meeting of 2016 of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, launching her bid for a second full term on the County Board.

“Democrats believe we’re greater together than we are on our own,” said Garvey, promoting her efforts to “find better ways for people to participate in our government.”

Garvey had spent 15 years on the School Board when, in early 2012, she won a special election called to fill the County Board seat of Barbara Favola, who had been elected to the state Senate. Later that year, Garvey won a general-election victory for a four-year term.

But Garvey and the Arlington County Democratic Committee parted ways in ear-

ly 2014, when she resigned from the organization rather than face expulsion based on her support for independent County Board candidate John Vihstadt over Democratic nominee Alan Howze. Vihstadt defeated Howze in two successive elections in 2014.

Garvey was readmitted to the committee’s ranks in December 2015. But hard feelings appear to linger – she was greeted with polite but not particularly rapturous applause from the 200-plus Democrats in attendance at the Jan. 6 meeting.

Neither Garvey nor former School Board member Abby Raphael, who provided introductory remarks on behalf of the re-election bid at the kickoff, touched on the unpleasantness of 2014.

Raphael, who recently wrapped up eight years on the School Board, said that Garvey is “working to ensure that Arlington remains the wonderful, welcoming place it is.”

“Libby has led with her Democratic values across Arlington, across the state and regionally,” Raphael said. “We need Libby’s experience.”

A Fairlington resident for nearly 40 years, Garvey was chosen by her County Board colleagues on Jan. 1 to lead the body for 2016. During her nearly two years on the County Board, “I’ve built on the skills” obtained during her School Board tenure, Garvey said.

During her first two years on the Coun-

County Board Chairman Libby Garvey speaks to the Arlington County Democratic Committee on Jan. 6.

ty Board, Garvey was a steadfast opponent of the Columbia Pike streetcar project. After Vihstadt – also a streetcar critic – won both a special election and then the 2014 general election, board members Jay Fisette and Mary Hynes switched sides and voted with Garvey and Vihstadt to kill the controversial project.

In her Jan. 6 remarks, Garvey said she’d

championed a host of progressive causes during her life, and pointed to her support while on the board for more social-service funding, affordable housing and development of a year-round homeless-services shelter.

While on the School Board, Garvey made two unsuccessful attempts for state office: She lost the 2005 Democratic primary for the 45th District in the House of Delegates to David Englin, and fell short in the 2011 Democratic primary for the 30th District in the state Senate to Adam Ebbin.

Garvey is likely to face at least one challenger in the June 14 primary. Erik Gutshall, a veteran civic activist who lives in Lyon Park, has announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination, but will not formally announce in front of the Democratic Committee until February.

“I believe the politics of late have been divisive and instead hope to have a positive, energetic campaign,” Gutshall said.

“Our county best meets the challenges we face when we are united behind our shared progressive values, and I look forward to bringing people together for the future of Arlington.”

Gutshall is planning a campaign event on Friday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyon Park Community House.

Other candidates potentially could come forward.

Democratic School Board Race Picks Up a Second Contender SCOTT McCAFFREY

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The latest seeker of the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s School Board endorsement says the school system can balance the needs of a growing enrollment with meeting each student’s individual needs, all while keeping the system’s halfbillion-dollar-a-year budget from ballooning to unsustainable levels.

“I plan to genuinely listen and engage our community,” Tannia Talento said in kicking off her campaign Jan. 6 in front of the Arlington County Democratic Committee. “I will focus on ensuring the whole child’s needs are met.”

Born in the local region to parents from Guatemala, Talento has been active in the school system through the Advisory Council on Instruction, ESOL/HILT Citizens Advisory Committee and the Facilities Study Committee. All five of her children are either graduates of, or currently enrolled in, Arlington’s public schools.

Talento, who has lived in the county for

12 years, is “one of the most ethical and authentic community leaders in Arlington,” said School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sánchez, who is not seeking reelection and has endorsed her bid.

Talento is “a grass-roots, communityengagement leader” who is “committed to the achievement of our most vulnerable,” Violand-Sánchez said.

The entry of Talento into the race for the Democratic endorsement brings the field to two – incumbent Nancy Van Doren in December announced plans to seek a full term. If more than those candidates materialize, the party will hold a caucus in May to select its two endorsees, with the top two finishers moving on to the Nov. 8 general election.

(State law considers School Board seats officially nonpartisan, so political parties cannot formally nominate candidates, but can endorse them.)

Talento’s campaign Web site is www. tanniatalento.com.

Van Doren to Kick Off Re-Election Bid: School Board Vice Chairman Nancy Van Doren will kick off her re-election bid with a celebration on Friday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyon Park Community Center.

The event will feature chili, cornbread and brownies as an enticement to attend-

Tannia Talento on Jan. 6 announced her bid for School Board in a speech to the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

ees. Van Doren will make remarks about her plans for the election and continued service on the School Board.

Van Doren was unopposed in a special election last year to fill the remainder of the term of School Board member Noah Simon. She is seeking the Democratic endorsement, which will be decided in a May caucus.

Van Doren’s School Board seat is one

of two on the ballot in November. School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sánchez, who occupies the other seat, has announced plans to step down after completing her second term this year.

For information on the Van Doren kickoff, see the Web site at www.nancyvandoren.org.

Absentee Voting for Primary Set to Begin: Absentee voting opens Jan. 15 across Arlington and the rest of the commonwealth for the March 1 Democratic and Republican presidential primaries.

Both in-person and by-mail absentee voting will be available for those who meet requirements to cast absentee ballots.

Virginia is an open-primary state; each registered voter has the option of participating in either the Democratic or Republican primary (but not both). Those casting ballots in the GOP primary will need to sign a statement, mandated by the Republican Party of Virginia, that they are a Republican.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.

The deadline for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, Feb. 27.

For information on the voting process and a list of candidates on the ballot, see the Web site at http://vote.arlingtonva.us.

County Leaders Say They Are Held Back by Restrictions Imposed by State Government SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The Arlington County government earned the equivalent of a “B” grade from the Human Rights COUNTY Campaign, which ranked 408 NOTES recently localities across the nation on the effectiveness of laws and ordinances protecting the gay and lesbian community.

Arlington scored 87 out of 100, and, county leaders say, would have done better if the state government would allow localities the ability to enact further protections.

The rating “validates us as a community that not only espouses a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, but applies those values in real ways that make a difference in people’s lives,” said County Board member Jay Fisette.

Falling short of a perfect score – which was achieved by 47 communities across the nation – shows that “there’s still plenty of work to do,” Fisette said.

Among the nine Virginia localities included in the ranking, Arlington placed second behind Alexandria, which scored 88. Also on the list were Norfolk (57), Richmond (52), Fairfax County (43), Virginia Beach (31), Newport News (23), Chesapeake (18) and Hampton (14).

Each of the localities in Virginia was held back from a higher score due to a lack

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of state protections in employment, housing and public accommodations.

Under state law, localities do not have inherent powers, but are limited to acting in accordance with authority granted by the General Assembly.

For instance, in 1997 the County Board adopted a budget provision offering health-care benefits to the unmarried partners of employees. A state judge threw out the provision, saying that Arlington had to go through the legislature to garner authorization – something that has never been given.

The Human Rights Campaign and the Equality Federation inaugurated the Municipal Equality Index in 2012; since then, the number of communities earning perfect scores has more than quadrupled. Nationally in 2015, the average score among communities surveyed was 56; the median score was 59.

“The most notable trend in the [2015] annual report is the rapidly growing number of cities and towns across the nation stepping up to ensure that all people are treated equally, even in states where fullyinclusive LGBT laws and policies remain elusive,” officials with the advocacy group said upon release of the data Dec. 17.

“While this has been an historic year for equality, we are constantly reminded of just how far we still have to go,” said Human Rights Commission president Chad Griffin. “In too many communities,

proportion of same-sex couples.

The full report, including detailed scorecards for every city, as well as a searchable database, is available online at www.hrc. org/mei.

Homeless Advocates Honor Community Leaders: The Arlington County government’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness honored seven community leaders for their efforts during the group’s annual community meeting on homelessness, held Dec. 9.

Among those honored were three nonprofit pioneers: • Geraldine Shannon, who is set to The Arlington County government’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness recently honored retire as executive director of Arlington community leaders for their support of the Thrive (formerly Arlingtonians Meeting initiative. Shown from left are awardees Mi- Emergency Needs, or AMEN). chael O’Rourke, Marsha Allgeier, Geraldine • Michael O’Rourke, who spent nine Shannong and Gail Arnall, with co-chair David years as executive director of Bridges to (Logo and Slogan) Leibson at right.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To the enunciated desire of the new-for-2016 County Board to conduct its meetings in a more efficient manner, setting goals for finishing up earlier both during Saturday meetings and weeknight recessed meetings.

The board fivesome is correct – board meetings have tended to ramble on incessantly in recent years, largely because board members have become micromanagers who like to talk issues to death.

Will the 2016 board be able to reverse this trend? Our first indication will come Saturday, Jan. 23 immediately following the 8:30 public-comment period. Over the past few years, board members have taken more time responding to the

comments from the public than the original comments consumed.

Improved time management will benefit everyone involved, not least of all the board members themselves. We’ll see if this new board can live up to its goals.

THUMBS UP: To the news, which we reported last week, that the county government last winter took Arlington’s snowshoveling ordinance seriously, and issued citations for those who failed to clear sidewalks after Mother Nature dropped blankets of white on the region.

The question of whether a snowremoval ordinance was wise was thrashed out in 2010, when the County Board adopted it. We are

glad that, if it was important enough to pass in the first place, it is important enough to enforce.

THUMBS UP: To the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, which is now offering state residents the ability to store up to two contacts in case they are injured in an accident or other incident.

Authorized last year by the General Assembly, the effort seems a smart move to deal with accidents and incidents, unfortunate though they are, when someone may be incapacitated and unable to provide public-safety personnel information on whom to contact.

For information, see the Web site at www.dmvnow.com.

New County Board Members Must Follow Through Editor: I would like to commend new County Board members Christian Dorsey And Katie Cristol for their New Year’s Day remarks, focusing our vision on rebuilding faith in Arlington government and helping the county’s most vulnerable.

As a newly disabled Arlingtonian with limited mobility, I know that many of the board’s recent actions have been disheartening to the disability community including many vets and Wounded Warriors.

The cancellation of the streetcar line that would have provided “at-grade access” for the disabled who live or planned to live and work along the proposed corridors. Many with disabilities were anx-

iously awaiting the amenity to simplify their lives and open up a new realm of possibilities.

The delay of the Long Bridge Park aquatic center also was a blow to the disabled, as many were anticipating the aquatic center to aid in their recovery and foster their re-engagement with society. Our current municipal swimming pools often are at capacity, making them difficult for to access.

Fostering pro-business strategies is great way to help fund programs for the most vulnerable. The disabled, the elderly, the homeless and those below the poverty line all benefit when we concentrate on bringing new jobs and corporate stewards to our business centers in

County Board Members Need to Re-Think Need for Year-Round Yard-Waste Collection Editor: At their New Year’s Day organizational meeting, both County Board member John Vihstadt and new chairman Libby Garvey said there were ways to scrub the budget and eliminate or defer unnecessary spending.

I would hope the County Board would have been chastened enough by the streetcar/bus-stop episode to start listening to the public before spending more tax revenue, especially in view of the projected $15 million budget shortfall reported Dec. 31 in the Sun Gazette.

Yet county residents recently received a letter from the government, requiring those who get trash collected by the government to participate in year-round yard-waste collection.

My feedback is that households are not happy about a third waste receptacle, a third pickup throughout our neighborhoods and a proposed $40 increase in our annual bills to fund this low-priority idea.

If the county government wants to initiate new programs or services, it should be required to do so within existing funds. And if collection of yard waste is so important, why can’t the seasonal yard-waste collection (using paper bags) simply be extended to year-round?

It would be refreshing to start 2016 with the County Board demanding that living within available resources is the new measure of the Arlington Way. Pamela Stratton Arlington

Ballston, Columbia Pike, Rosslyn and Crystal City.

It is hoped that all County Board members will strive to bring more jobs to Arlington, especially with dynamic transportation initiatives that corporate entities can bank on.

I also appreciate board members refocusing on streamlining the permit process and educating staff to assist local builders. It is important to remember that local and regional builders have long found Arlington to be among the most amenable locations in the region to build and prosper, and have long fostered programs to give back to the community.

James O’Hara Arlington

Remain Vigilant

Editor: I am afraid for the walkers, joggers and bicyclists (not to mention the animals) that use New Glebe Road to compete with cars. That road is not friendly to foot traffci.

Old Glebe Road is a safe route – with sidewalks, speed bumps and 25-mph speed limit. There is access to Old Glebe from practically all inhabited areas around New Glebe. As many know, and as signs point out, there also is a safe route for bikes and pedestrians from Old Glebe through Arlingwood to Chain Bridge, bypassing the swerve and constriction of New Glebe.

During these dark days especially, all need to be vigilant and respect traffic laws.

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Even counting projects currently in the pipeline, Arlington Public Schools will need to come up with the equivalent of a new secondary school and two new elementary schools if it hopes to provide seats for all students expected to be in classrooms by 2026.

That’s the conclusion of school-system staff, who on Jan. 5 laid out the figures to School Board members.

“We’re still anticipating growth, but a little slower growth,” said Lionel White, the school system’s director of facilities planning, during a work session that served as a kickoff to a five-month planning period.

By June, School Board members will need to have in place a capital-improvement program, or CIP, that will guide how to address the needs of a growing student population. The plan in large part will determine which projects get green-lighted for approval, and which are left on the sidelines.

Even assuming projects like a massive rebuild of the Arlington Career Center take place, the school system faces a projected deficit of 1,475 high-school seats by 2025-26, as today’s bubble of elementaryschoolers work their way through the system. Coupled with a projected shortage of 283 middle-school seats in the same period, the total deficit is the equivalent of a new high school.

Seat deficits at the elementary-school level are expected to be 1,387 in the 202526 school year, even with the opening, in the interim, of a new elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, plus additions at Abingdon and McKinley elementary schools.

The higher enrollment is no surprise to school officials, but will still necessitate what could be tough choices.

“We have a lot of needs and we’re going to have [a limited] amount of money,” School Board Vice Chairman Nancy Van Doren said.

While the CIP is a planning document, it has real-world implications: School Board members over the summer will have to decide how much funding to seek from voters in a planned November 2016 school bond, and which projects will be part of the bond.

(The School Board will make the bondreferendum request of the County Board, which will forward it to the Circuit Court for final authorization.)

As the process unfolds in coming months, School Board members will have to determine how much confidence they have in projections of student growth, which is estimated to total 26 percent in the

coming decade to go with 37 percent over the past 10 years.

School Board member James Lander is among those who has wondered aloud whether the growth rate will continue on its projected trajectory.

“Anything after five years . . . there’s no way to know,” he said of projections.

“We’ve had a huge fluctuation.”

With the county government’s “credit card” – its bond capacity – already approaching self-imposed caps, the school system’s bond requests for 2016 and later years will compete against funding needs for recreation, public-safety, transportation and the like. School officials have been squirreling away unspent funds in recent years to serve as a pot for less-costly projects, such as retrofitting schools to squeeze more space without the need for additions.

One big issue on the table: Whether School Board members will confirm their previous support for a major expansion of the Arlington Career Center, which could add 1,300 seats at the secondary level and provide for creation of a technical-themed high-school program.

That expansion project, slated to take place in the 2020-22 time frame, was included in the last CIP, but at least one School Board member said the issue needs to be revisited.

“We haven’t made a decision to spend money at the Career Center,” Van Doren said. “There may be other options we have to think about.”

Varying rates of student growth in different parts of the county, coupled with the boom in new school construction, could mean significant boundary adjustments.

To smooth that process, the school system needs to “do as much as we can do to understand [growth] neighborhood by neighborhood,” School Board member Barbara Kanninen said at the Jan. 5 meeting.

Such digging in the weeds is possible but “very hard to do,” noted John Chadwick, the school system’s assistant superintendent for facilities.

The school system is slated to hold a number of meetings in February to gather community input on the CIP package, then provide a recommendation in April.

That will be followed by more community engagement and a public hearing in May and final action by School Board members in June.

County Board members will need to have the school system’s school-bond request in hand by July, so it can be sent to the Circuit Court and prepped for the ballot.

“We’re going to work hand in hand with our leaders on the County Board,” School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sánchez said.

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School Officials Aim to Find Space in Existing Buildings SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington school leaders are hoping to build on past efforts and successfully squeeze additional classroom space out SCHOOL of existing buildings.

BOARD Officials aim to add NOTES “at least 600” seats by September 2017 at the high-school level, focusing on Wakefield and Yorktown high schools, and making room for about 150 seats more at middle schools.

The effort would build on – literally – past efforts that brought several hundred more seats to Washington-Lee High School and about 100 to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, at a per-seat cost far less than that of new construction.

Superintendent Patrick Murphy said finding additional usable space in buildings is part of a multi-pronged effort to meet the needs of a growing school system.

“It’s going to be a series of different approaches,” Murphy said.

School Board members approved a call for additional seats at the middle-school level as part of their last capital-improvement program, or CIP. John Chadwick, who heads the school system’s building efforts, said alternatives are always being considered so the school system can get the best bang for its buck.

Depending on availability of funds and how bidding goes, “we may actually get more of that, we may get less,” Chadwick

said, speaking of the middle-school expansion.

The proposal for new seats at Wakefield and Yorktown is part of the school system’s 2017-26 CIP, which will be discussed in coming months and voted on by the School Board in June.

Superintendent Wants to Waive HighSchool Transfer Rule for a Year: Superintendent Patrick Murphy is proposing that the Arlington School Board waive, for the 2016-17 school year, restrictions on students transferring from their home high school to another high school in the county.

Existing School Board policy prohibits transfers when any school is projected to be over capacity in the succeeding three years.

But with the county’s three general high schools – Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown – all expected to exceed capacity during that period, Murphy has proposed waiving the rule for next year, with evaluation in succeeding years.

Under current projections, WashingtonLee High School is expected to be over its stated capacity during the 2016-17 school year. By the next year, all three high schools will be above capacity.

Under Murphy’s proposal, presented Jan. 7 to School Board members, transfers into a high school would be prohibited once the school reaches 120 percent of existing capacity. Under current projections, Washington-Lee is expected to approach that figure in the 2018-19 school year and surpass it in 2019-20.

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School officials have detailed plans to open the building in the 2019-20 school year for sixth- and seventh-graders, waiting until construction is complete the following school year to host a full complement of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders.

Currently, the building is used by the HB Woodlawn Secondary Program, which is expected to decamp to a new home in western Rosslyn at the start of the 201920 school year. The Stratford complex, located on Vacation Lane just north of Lee Highway, will then revert to its original use as a community middle school.

Superintendent Salutes Increase in Advanced-Studies Diplomas: Efforts by Arlington Public Schools to cut the dropout rate and improve on-time graduation have received a fair amount of public notice in recent years. But Superintendent Patrick Murphy may be more proud of another accomplishment during his tenure.

Speaking Jan. 5 to the Arlington County Civic Federation, Murphy pointed to an increase in the percentage of county students earning advanced-studies degrees, up 12 percent since 2009.

Last school year, 69 percent of Arlington students earned the college-readiness degrees, a number Murphy said he would like to see go even higher.

“All students can achieve this,” he said.

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eration delegates, Murphy acknowledged that the school system continued to have problems bridging the “achievement gap” – the difference in test scores among various ethnic groups – but said progress was being made on a number of fronts.

He pointed to the achievements of students who come into the system with little to no English-language background.

“Once they get the prerequisite skills . . . they do very, very well,” he said. “As these students grow, they are very successful and high-performing.”

Murphy pushed back against those who criticize the school system for spending more per student than any other jurisdiction in the Washington suburbs, saying the school system’s focus on meeting the needs of individual students is what has led to higher achievement.

“We’ve made some great strides,” he said. “These things don’t happen by magic – attention to detail makes a big difference.”

The superintendent is slated to unveil his proposed fiscal 2017 budget in February.

Goldstein Makes School Board Debut: New Arlington School Board member Reid Goldstein on Jan. 5 participated in his first meeting, a work session focused on the school system’s fiscal 2017-26 capitalspending plan.

Goldstein received applause after being introduced by School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sánchez.

Two days later, Goldstein participated in his first regular School Board meeting.

Goldstein defeated Sharon Dorsey to garner the Democratic endorsement and Brooklyn Kinlay to win the general election in 2015. He succeeded School Board member Abby Raphael, who opted not to seek a third term.

Could Advertising Be Coming to School Buses? Might Arlington school buses some day be rolling down local highways and byways with advertising emblazoned on their sides and rear ends?

It seems a longshot, but legislation to be considered in the 2016 General Assembly session would pave the way for it to happen.

Del. Israel O’Quinn (R-Bristol) is patroning a measure that would permit local School Boards to accept advertising for the exterior of their buses, much as transit agencies (like the Metro system) use ads as a revenue-generating device.

The measure, which has been referred to the House Committee on Education, would prohibit the advertisement of products related to alcohol, tobacco or gambling.

Arlington’s school administration was mum on offering a view of the bill, but at least one School Board member says it is worth a look.

Board member James Lander isn’t necessarily in favor of advertising, but does like the idea of localities – rather than the state government – having the final say.

“I don’t see a problem with local control,” Lander said. “I think local jurisdictions should make that decision.”

If School Boards opt to accept advertising and the public doesn’t embrace the idea, the matter can be decided when board members come up for re-election, Lander said.

Arlington Notes ton Regional Master Naturalists is hosting a number of community events from Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18 as part of the national Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Events will include invasive-plant-removal efforts at Culpepper Garden, Madison Manor Park, Tuckahoe Park and Long Branch Senior Center; a tree-identification effort at Tuckahoe Park; and additional events across the local area.

For information and a schedule of events, see the Web site at http://armn.org/ volunteer-opportunities/.

AAUW TO LOCAL AT HUMAN TRAFFICKING: The Arlington branch of the Ameri-

can Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a forum on human trafficking in Northern Virginia on Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Arlington, 700 South Buchanan St. The forum will feature Robert “Tito” Vilchez, coordinator of the Arlington Gang Prevention Task Force.

The community is invited. For information, call (703) 785-5938.

PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS TAKE ON TIME: Friends of the David M. Brown

Planetarium will host a weekend of activities around the theme “All About Time!” from Jan. 15-17.

Events will include four shows and three guest speakers, all discussing various

aspects of time.

For information, see the Web site at www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.

DANCE TROUPE OPENS TWO SHOWS:

Jane Franklin Dance will present “Niche,” the story of an unremarkable couple with a new house, big careers and odd neighbors, in a production that combines movement, dialogue, music and visuals.

Performances are Saturdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door.

Jane Franklin Dance also will present “Forty+,” a mixed-repertory performance featuring new works danced by performers age 40 and above.

Performances are Thursday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the Jan. 21 performance, $10-$20 for other performances.

All performances take place at Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive. For information, see the Web site at www.janefranklin.com.

MARYMOUNT GALLERY OPENS PHOTO EXHIBITION: A community reception for

Bass, the gallery director. “Jan still shoots on film, using traditional techniques, and Richard uses more modern techniques, but in a subtle way. The end result is beautiful images that everyone will enjoy.”

The exhibition runs through March 3 at the gallery. Hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information, see the Web site at www.marymount.edu/barrygallery.

RED CROSS DIRECTOR SPEAKS AT CHURCH PROGRAM: The “Faith, Food

and Fellowship” series at Clarendon United Methodist Church continues on Thursday, Jan. 14 with a program by Jessica Adams, executive director of the Arlington-Alexandria Red Cross.

The program begins with a short worship service with music at noon, followed by lunch ($5) at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1 p.m.

The church is located at 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 5279574 or see the Web site at www.morefaith. org.

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‘ARLINGTON THRIVE’ INITIATIVE WORKS TO PREP RUNNERS FOR SPRING: Ar-

lington Thrive (formerly Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs) will sponsor “Resolve to Run,” a program for runners planning to run in upcoming mini-marathon, 10-mile and 5K races.

The program will provide experienced runners assisting participants in getting ready for the race of their choice.

An informational meeting will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 601 North Vermont St. For information, call (703) 558-0035 or see the Web site at www.arlingtonthrive. org.

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Many state offices, including courts, also will be closed on Friday, Jan. 15 in observance of Lee-Jackson Day. Most Arlington government offices will be open.

COUNTY PREPS TRIBUTE TO DR. KING:

The Arlington County government will hold its 47th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wakefield High School.

The program will include music, dance and reflections on the legacy of Dr. King.

The program is free, and the community is invited.

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Nope, this isn’t about wine or cheese.

It’s about road salt.

The Virginia Department of Transportation and Arlington County government share responsibility for clearing snow and ice from the county’s highways and byways.

And the salt they use to do it comes from very different places.

The Arlington County government’s primary supply of salt comes from the conglomerate Cargill, which operates the century-old Cayuga Rock Salt Mine in Lansing, N.Y. The company drills down 2,300 feet to mine the rock salt that then is shipped to localities nationwide.

“The salt gets barged to ports in Baltimore, then it gets shipped via truck to Arlington,” said Jessica Baxter, a spokesman for the county government’s Department of Environmental Services.

VDOT’s salt supply also comes via Baltimore, but takes a longer journey. It is purchased from India, said agency spokesman Jennifer McCord.

Previously, the state’s rock-salt supply came from Chile, McCord said.

FORUM LOOKS AT RESTORATION OF RIGHTS OF EX-OFFENDERS: The North-

ern Virginia Restoration Initiative will present a forum on “Restoration of Rights for Returning Citizens, Looking at Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Drew Model School.

Kelvin Manurs, founder of Arm & Arm, will be the keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion led by local civic leader Dr. Alfred Taylor Sr. A special guest speaker will be Matt Foley, the chief public defender of Arlington.

The community is invited. For information, e-mail courtneyhill1913@gmail.com.

COUNTY BOARD TO CONTINUE ‘OPEN DOOR MONDAYS’: The Arlington County

Board’s “Open Door Mondays” initiative will continue through 2016, with board members meeting with the public at various locations throughout the community Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.

The events “are one more way for County Board members to hear directly from the public about issues of interest,” County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said.

“These are very informal sessions – no need to make an appointment in advance or fill out a form,” Garvey said. “Just come, sit down and talk about whatever is on your mind.”

Gatherings will occur the first Monday of the month at Langston-Brown Senior Center; the second Monday at Arlington Mill Community Center; the third Monday at Central Library; and the fourth Monday at Aurora Hills Library. They are held throughout the year, with the exception of August, December and holidays.

For information, see the Web site at http://countyboard.arlingtonva.us/opendoor-mondays/.

ROSSLYN WINTER-CLOTHING DRIVE SETS A RECORD: The Rosslyn Business

Improvement District collected a recordsetting 6,000 pounds of clothing during its annual winter-clothing drive, held in December.

“The generosity of the Rosslyn community never ceases to amaze me,” said Mary-Claire Burick, president of the business-improvement district. “In true holiday spirit, our neighborhood came together to support those in need.”

More than 150 bags’ worth of donations were presented to the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN), for distribution to its clients.

“The coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves and jeans that were collected will help many of those in need stay warm this winter,” said A-SPAN president Kathy Sibert.

Those who donated “made a huge difference in someone’s life,” Sibert said.

‘POP-UP’ LIBRARY SET FOR ARLINGTON MILL: The Arlington county library system

and the parks department are teaming up to host a “pop-up library” at Arlington Mill Community Center through the end of January.

The initiative runs Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Those taking part can sign up for library cards; check out a selection of books and DVDs; and receive assistance on basic computer tasks.

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Central Library will host a forum on “It’s Never Too Soon (or Too Late) to Save and Invest” on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

The program will provide an introduction to saving and investing, and will look at managing debt, improving credit scores, choosing among investment products and avoiding fraud.

For information, call (703) 228-5999 or e-mail afox@arlingtonva.us.

SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED FOR WOMEN WITH EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER: “Support Sisters,” a support group

for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 North George Mason Drive.

For information on this and other free programs of the resource center, call (703) 558-6913.

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Build a recipe for success with an ongoing grocery list that incorporates natural foods you’re excited to try, and begin to make small swaps. If it seems like an adventure, you’ll be inspired to avoid high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, and stick to those that provide energy and key disease-fighting properties.

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• Get moving: Exercise doesn’t have to be daunting! Get started with 10-minute sessions, three times a day. Movement sets your metabolism in motion so make sure it’s a consistent part of your weight loss efforts.

• Eat out, right: Restaurant portions can be monstrous. Set aside half the meal and save it for later. Avoid key menu terms like “breaded,” “fried,” “crispy,” and “smothered.” At buffets, fill your first plate up entirely with greens before moving on to other options.

• Embrace setbacks: Sometimes diets get temporarily thrown off course by a missed workout or a second slice of birthday cake. Rather than throwing in the towel entirely, view the setback for what it really is, a temporary hiccup.

• Be accountable: Keep a food and exercise diary to reinforce good habits.

Log food, drinks, activity, weight and more to stay accountable.

• Seek support: Weight loss and maintenance is no cakewalk. Turn to weight loss counselors, dietitians and online communities for support with your weight loss journey. The counselors at Nutrisystem for example, are available seven days a week. For more information, visit Nutrisystem. com.

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• Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a flavor boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves.

• Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an otherwise flawless diet by binging at snack time. Be mindful of your snacks, and make sure they offer nutritional value and are designed to keep you satisfied until your next meal.

• Sleep: Studies show a link between sleep deprivation and excess pounds. While there are many theories as to why this is, at the very least, getting enough sleep will promote clear-headed, healthful choices throughout the day.

• Jumpstart your weight loss: Studies show that early weight loss is a predictor of long-term success. Look for programs that keep you motivated, like Nutrisystem Turbo10, which delivers up to a 10-pound weight loss and up to five inches lost overall in the first month of dieting.

• Eat small: Research suggests that eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day promotes greater weight loss and

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Roger Brown, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Lodge of Virginia Free & Accepted Masons, was among those who spoke at the recent Arlington NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.

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The Arlington branch of the NAACP is working to build partnerships with historically African-American fraternal organizations, aimed at working toward common interests.

“Our goals are the same; they just go under a different name,” said Roger Brown, the 78th Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Lodge of Virginia Free & Accepted Masons, among those who spoke at the recent Arlington NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.

“My primary initiative is to get the brothers and sisters to start living the purpose – take good men and develop them into better men,” said Brown, who leads an organization tracing its Virginia roots back to 1875.

Over the past six years, the lodge and its 5,000 members across the commonwealth have provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships and philanthropic efforts.

Also on board as a partner with the NAACP is the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

Rochelle “Rick” Julian, the 41st Imperial Potentate of the organization, leads 100,000 members across 47 states and 15 countries. He, too, spoke at the NAACP banquet.

“I can’t think of a better organization to partner with,” said Julian, who pointed to outreach efforts ranging from health care to voter registration. His organization provides more than $5 million to charitable endeavors each year.

“We should always be committed to the prosperity of our people and the community in which we live,” Julian said. “There remains a tremendous amount of work to be done. If we don’t do it, it won’t be done.”

Among those at the event who welcomed partnerships was local civil-rights and civic leader Alfred Taylor Jr. Continued on Page 24

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bedrooms. Above it is the fourth-level loft area, extending living space with a hideaway room and space that could be used either as a bedroom or home office.

The lower level is a special world unto itself, with a large recreation room, media room and bedroom with full bath.

The location is hard to top, with bucolic surroundings yet easy access to the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, including the Metro line. It has a good walkability score, and there is easy access to a number of community parks.

Spacious and gracious, the home sets a tone of elegance that is perfect as 2016 gears up.

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Address: 1807 North Stafford Street, Arlington (22207).

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Our quest for the best in local real estate this week takes us to the always-in-fashion Cherrydale community, where a newer (2012) Craftsman featuring four levels of living space and six bedrooms awaits our attention.

Light-filled, open and set on a lovely lot, the home pays homage to past design, but has its feet planted firmly in the present with all the modern conveniences.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,624,900 by Christine Rich of Long & Foster Real Estate. An open house is slated for Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The front porch showcases outstanding curb appeal that goes with the neighborliness of the community, and sets the tone for all that will follow.

Inside, one’s first observation is how light-filled and spacious (5,570 square feet) the property is. Passing by the living and dining rooms, you can see all the way to the back of the home, with hardwood flooring exemplifying the attention to detail.

Highlights, in addition to the rooms mentioned above, include the well-appointed, creatively-designed gourmet kitchen, with solid accoutrements that include plentiful cabinetry and closet space.

The kitchen has an adjacent breakfast room, and nearby is the family room, an informal-living area with a fireplace and coffered ceiling.

The bedroom level offers an exceptional master suite, along with secondary

Sales of existing homes dropped off considerably in November to the slowest pace in 19 months, but some of the decrease was likely because of an apparent rise in closing time frames that may have pushed some transactions into December, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

All four major regions saw sales declines in November.

Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 10.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.76 million in November (the lowest since April 2014 at 4.75 million).

Annualized sales for the first 11 months of 2015 were 3.8 percent below a year ago – the first year-over-year decrease since September 2014.

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said multiple factors led to November’s sales decline, but the primary reason could be an anomaly as the industry adjusts to the new federal rules related to closings.

“Sparse inventory and affordability issues continue to impede a large pool of buyers’ ability to buy, which is holding back sales,” Yun said. “However, signed contracts have remained mostly steady in recent months, and properties sold faster in November. Therefore it’s highly possible the stark sales decline wasn’t because of sudden, withering demand.”

According to NAR’s Realtors Confidence Index, 47 percent of respondents in November reported that they are experiencing a longer time to close compared to a year ago, up from 37 percent in October.

“It’s possible the longer time-frames pushed a latter portion of would-be November transactions into December,” says Yun. “As long as closing time-frames don’t rise even further, it’s likely . . . November’s large dip will be more of an outlier.”

The median existing-home price for all housing types in November was $220,300, 6.3 percent above November 2014 ($207,200). November’s price increase marks the 45th consecutive month of year-over-year gains, NAR officials said.

Total housing inventory at the end of November decreased 3.3 percent to 2.04 million existing homes available for sale, and is now 1.9-percent lower than a year ago, when it stood at 2.08 million.

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Paul VI Students Bring Verve to a Classic Shakespeare Tale KELSEY FRANKLIN Wootton High School

While the course of true love never did run smooth, Paul VI Catholic High School’s produc‘CAPPIES’ tion of “A MidNight’s REVIEW summer Dream” surely did.

The show was written by William Shakespeare and originally performed at the Globe Theater in London in the late 1500s. This comedy centers around four lovers from Athens: Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius, an amateur theater troupe performing at the Duke’s wedding, and their interactions with the mischievous fairy court. This cast put somewhat of a spin on the classic story with 1960s-style clothing and music.

Shakespeare’s use of language can be very confusing at times. However, many of the actors did a wonderful job of conveying the meaning behind the prose through facial expression and body language.

Hermia (Abigail Rozmajzl) in particular did well with this, knowing what her lines meant and expressing just that. There were many instances of hilarious physical comedy between Helena (Caleigh Davis) and her unrequited love, Demetrius (Drew Goldstein), from leg-grabbing to dragging one another across the stage.

The fairy king Oberon (Nathaniel Smith) and his servant Puck (Bobby Kelleher) had a charming, playful relationship that humanized the king and the mischie-

From left to right: Emma Hitchcock, Meghan Kelly, Tommy Kelleher and Maggie Norman.

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vous, energetic Puck.

In fact, there was not one Puck, but two! Bobby’s twin brother Tommy Kelleher made several appearances- jumping out of one trapdoor a second after Bobby jumped in another. This made for fast-paced, delightful scenes between the two.

Smith was equally energetic, even popping out for a seemingly impromptu dance at the top of the second act.

The play-with-in-a-play theater troupe the Mechanicals definitely was the comic relief of the show. Bottom (J.J. Cummings), the histrionic player who gets turned into a donkey by the sly Puck, combined both verbal and physical comedy. Snout (KateySue Ransom) played an adorable, awkward player who, despite not having many lines, captivated the audience throughout the Mechanicals’ disastrous production

of Pyramus and Thisbe, in which Snout played the Wall.

The fairies were a very energetic bunch, many using specific facial expressions to give themselves a distinct personality. Their costuming and makeup was particularly enchanting.

Head of hair and makeup, Abigail Rozmajzl, paid close attention to detail- giving every named fairy costuming and makeup specific to their names. For example, Cobweb (Kelly Farmar) had spider webbing along her face.

Lighting a stage comprised mainly of different levels can be quite challenging, but the stage was well lit overall. The sound quality was excellent besides a few minor errors.

There were many well-used sound effects throughout the show that worked well and the use of 1960s jams between scenes was a very nice touch.

There was one song, a lullaby for the Queen of the Fairies, Titania (Sonya Chinje), that was an original piece of work by Chinje herself. The song was very creative and fit in well with the serenity of that scene.

Every fairy knows that mortals be fools, but what a fool you’d be if you didn’t go see “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Paul VI Catholic High School.

The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions.

For more on the initiative, see the Web site at www.cappies.com/nca/.

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Encore Stage & Studio opened 2016 with a re-imagined, semi-musical version of “Snow White,” and ON if the production falls of perfection, it STAGE short does prove an energetic crowd-pleaser with a lot to recommend it.

All your favorites are there: the pure Snow White, the meanie queen, the handsome prince, the poisoned apple . . . and of course the Seven Dwarfs. And this production, under the direction and choreography of Sarah Conrad, finds its footing early and keeps on plugging away until the happily-ever-after conclusion.

Born a princess, our Snow White has been relegated to domestic duties by the new queen (her stepmother), who has managed to alienate her subjects and even been rude to her cats (but then again, when has a cat ever cared?).

Green with envy that stepdaughter Snowy has passed her on the fairest-of-theland-o-meter as maintained by the palace’s trusty, walking-and-talking mirror, the queen – in an act a little harsh even by the standard of fairy-tale stepmothers – orders Snow White hauled off to the forest and away with.

The chosen assassin can’t go through with it (good help is hard to get these days), and the princess, with the assistance of some enchanted animals, finds refuge with seven warmhearted, if sloppy, local miners of varying degrees of diminutiveness.

Disgusted when she finds out her plot has failed, and opting to take matters into her own hands, the queen disguises herself, twice, in an effort to finish off Snow White.

Does she succeed? I’m not one to give away plot lines, even in a story so well known.

There were any number of solid performances, starting with Snow White (Zoe Rocchio) and her stepmother the queen (Nadya Steare). They also possessed perhaps the strongest musical abilities of the night.

The prince (James Brady) didn’t have much to do but hang around and be charming, but hey, mission accomplished.

Also solid were Jillian McLeod and Gabrielle Schaubach as the two alter egos the queen disguised herself as.

Of the non-Disney-fied Seven Dwarfs, the leader was Luke Jackins, who did a good job. Also worth noting: Belle Perkins as the talking fox who saved Snow White on more than one occasion, and Ella McHugh as the straight-talking mirror.

Sets (Kristen Jepperson and Marji Jepperson) and costumes (Debra Leonard) were up to Encore’s usual high standards, and Galina Tarasova served as musical director.

Down sides? There are a couple, starting with the somewhat sluggish and repetitive nature of the script, which made the show seem a bit longer than its stated 100-minute (including intermission) run time. Other concerns: The vocal range of the singers was a mixed lot, and at times, from the back of the theater, both spoken

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dialogue and song lyrics got muddy or were lost altogether.

But those are only modest demerits.

Encore’s production was mostly solid all the way around.

“Snow White” continues through Jan. 17 with final-week productions Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, military and seniors. For information, call (703) HBM 548-1154 or see the Web site at1 SUN GAZETTE AD 1-5-2016f.pdf www.encorestage.org.

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Both Sides Turn Out for Obama Forum on Gun Control JILL PALERMO InsideNova

Advocates on both sides of the gun-control debate traded slogans outside George Mason University’s Johnson Center the evening of Jan. 7, minutes before President Obama was set to begin his town hall meeting on gun violence.

Toting handmade signs, the groups faced off peacefully, with the gun-rights advocates chanting, “Guns save lives!” while gun-control advocates answered, “Background checks save lives!”

The two groups stood on opposite sides of a traveling memorial dedicated to the victims of two of the worst instances of gun violence in recent years: the 2007 Virginia Tech gun massacre and the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The memorial consisted of clotheslines strung with 58 white T-shirts, each bearing the name of a victim.

The Virginia Tech T-shirts, each emblazoned with maroon and orange VT, were strung behind a row of smaller shirts, each marked with a child’s name and age.

It was Sandy Hook, which claimed the lives of 20 students and six teachers, that drew Cecile Heatley of McLean to the fight for tighter gun-control laws.

“When I heard about Newtown, I just cried and cried,” Heatley said. “I said, that’s it, I have to do something about this issue. I can’t stand back anymore.”

Heatley and a group of gun-control ad-

vocates protest on the 14th of each month in front of the National Rifle Association headquarters in Fairfax. The date coincides with the Sandy Hook shooting, which took place on Dec. 14.

Representing the opposite side of the issue was Joe Lathop, of Fairfax Station, and his adult stepson, Greg Stevens.

“We’re here to support the Second Amendment and freedom,” Lathrop said.

“If we don’t stand up and make our voices heard nobody will hear the other side of the story.”

Both groups were relatively small – about 30 to 40 people – and mostly cordial.

Some in the guns-rights group taunted the gun-control advocates with remarks such as, “C’mon, tell me why guns are bad. Convince me.”

Their comments went largely ignored.

The gun-control crowd instead sang “Amazing Grace” and “America the Beautiful.”

With students still on winter break, the Mason campus was almost desolate except for the action at Johnson Center.

Still, security was tight for the president’s visit. Officials roped off a large perimeter around the Johnson Center, the site of the Obama’s town hall, which was broadcast by CNN and hosted by Anderson Cooper.

Several standing outside held signs thanking Obama, but his motorcade never circled the front of the building. The crowd caught a glimpse of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords as she arrived

Cecile Heatley of McLean joined gun-control advocates outside George Mason University in a rally before President Obama’s town-hall forum on the issue of guns, held last week JILL PALERMO/INSIDENOVA

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The crowd of gun-control supporters greeted her with shouts of, “We love you Gabby!” and “Thanks for all you’re doing!”

About 100 people on both sides were invited to attend the town hall, including many family members of those lost to gun violence.

Andy and Barbara Parker, the parents of slain Roanoke TV reporter Alison Parker, were in the audience, as was Taya Kyle, whose late husband was Chris Kyle, of “American Sniper” fame.

Alison Parker and her cameraman Adam Ward, a Virginia Tech graduate, were shot and killed by their former colleague while they were conducting an onair interview at Smith Mountain Lake last August.

Chris Kyle was also killed by a gun at the hands of a fellow service member who suffered from post-traumatic stress.

Ben Zuhl, a Fairfax resident and guncontrol supporter, said many in their group had also been touched by gun violence.

“It’s just amazing how many people have been affected,” Zuhl said. “It’s kind of touched everybody.”

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Despite reservations expressed by at least one area business organization, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce leaders formally announced Jan. 6 that the group was rebranding itself as the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Speaking at the group’s Tysons Corner headquarters, president and CEO Jim Corcoran emphasized the chamber’s intention is to serve as a more effective voice for the region’s businesses.

“Through these efforts, we hope to better support the business interests of the entire Northern Virginia region and capital area; assure the attention and consideration of local, state and national policy-makers; and with your support, burnish our longearned reputation for [being] the voice of business in the Northern Virginia region,” Corcoran said.

Chamber leaders unveiled a new rainbow-colored star-shaped logo, the seven points of which represent area jurisdictions the group will promote, he said.

The logo symbolizes the chamber’s breadth of purpose and collective goals, and its wide range of colors represents the various types, sizes and missions of member businesses, Corcoran said. The star’s many V-shaped intersections represent Virginia and its longest ray, colored red, points toward Northern Virginia, which remains the chamber’s strongest focus, he said.

“We promise to reflect these ideas not

only in our visual branding, but also in the way we interact with our different communities and stakeholders,” Corcoran said.

Chamber chairman Mitchell Weintraub said the organization will be the region’s voice for business advocacy and development, thought leadership and key community partnerships.

Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield), a chamber member and former member of its board, said the organization’s leadership considered rebranding itself as a regional group in the mid-1990s, but declined to do so then.

“I look forward to working with this board on solutions to make Fairfax County and the region a better place for all of us,” he said.

The rebranding announcement, initially made late last year, sent ripples through the region’s business community and brought pushback from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

The Arlington chamber’s president and CEO, Kate Roche, on Dec. 2 wrote Corcoran a letter stating the Northern Virginia group’s “unilateral” name change would be confusing to the marketplace and might infringe on other business organizations in the region.

“This branding change is likely to create the perception that you are an entity that covers the responsibilities that embody the mission of our Chamber,” she wrote.

“We do not believe that this announcement and subsequent actions are in keeping with the collegial atmosphere enjoyed

Jim Corcoran speaking at the launch event.

among Northern Virginia chambers of commerce,” Roche said.

Scott McGeary, a member of the Arlington and Loudoun chambers and a Northern Virginia chamber board member, walked a fine diplomatic line.

“The opportunity today . . . is to take a major step forward for this organization in addressing issues of a regional nature and making sure there’s a voice heard at the public-policy levels and also at the political-action-committee level throughout the region,” he said.

Corcoran cautioned against describing the organization as an “umbrella” group, saying it will remain an individual chamber but work with other business groups.

“When there are so many business organizations, it will never be perfect when trying to collaborate on everything,” he said.

“But the invitations will be out there for all of us to work together.”

The chamber now has about 675 members, a 15-percent increase from the year before, and recently added personnel to offer additional services, Corcoran said. The organization brought in about $3 million in revenue last year.

The chamber will continue its focus on transportation, education, workforce, health-care and other needs of the region, as well as streamlining the regulatory environment, he said.

Cooperation between business groups is not unusual, said Patricia Nicoson, president of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association, noting that the Loudoun County, Dulles Regional and Greater Reston chambers of commerce already jointly lobby state legislators in Richmond.

“I know I’ve appreciated the Fairfax chamber’s efforts to look at issues regionally, particularly transportation issues,” she said. “And having Jim Corcoran on the Metro board, which has been key to the growth of this region, has been very good for Northern Virginia.”

Del. Marcus Simon (D-53rd), who serves as board chairman of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, said the group looks forward to working with the Northern Virginia chamber on issues of regional significance.

“But we also emphasize the McLean chamber’s role in supporting and catering to the needs of local, smaller businesses that might not feel like their voice is large enough to be heard in a larger chamber of commerce organization,” Simon added.

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Riders (Generally) Satisfied with I-95 Express Lanes Survey, Anecdotal Evidence Find Mostly Positive Impression from Riders JILL PALERMO InsideNova

The Interstate 95 Express Lanes just marked their first anniversary and the data is in: The high-occupancy toll lanes shorten most rush-hour commutes, on average, by about 15 minutes.

That’s according to data compiled by Transurban, the Australia-based company that operates the lanes, as well as a survey of 1,700 area drivers conducted last September.

But among readers of InsideNova’s Facebook page, the jury is still out.

Some, like reader Katie Cunningham, agree the I-95 Express Lanes have been a big help.

“Without them, my commute from Woodbridge to Rockville would be horrific,” Cunningham wrote. “With them, I can leave at a reasonable hour and be home at a reasonable time.”

Others say tolls are too expensive – or fluctuate too unpredictably. Some also complain the lanes have made congestion worse in the “regular lanes” because they’re more crowded with drivers unwilling to pay.

“There are fewer people in the [HOT] during the post-6 p.m. hours, which has made the jams worse,” said reader Barry Drennan.

And there are those like Dumfries resident Kevin Taylor, who say the lanes are sometimes pricey but generally worth the money.

“As much as I use them, I really can’t stand how expensive they are,” Taylor wrote. “But I’d much rather get home earlier each day.”

Sounds about right to Prince William County Supervisor Marty Nohe (R-Coles), who said residents remain split on the Express Lanes. Nohe chairs the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, a regional planning body.

“The community is still divided, there’s no question,” Nohe said. “It’s not unsurprising that there’s still a lot of people who are still frustrated.”

Love ’em or loathe ’em, the I-95 Express Lanes, which first opened to traffic in December 2014, are here to stay.

Just days before the first anniversary, Virginia Gov. McAuliffe announced the lanes would be extended two miles south – to relieve congestion near their current terminus at Garrisonville Road in Stafford, the source of many complaints – and eight miles north, though Arlington, whose County Board fiercely fought an earlier proposal along the same lines, but appears more docile this time around.

The state government is also moving ahead with plans to add HOT lanes to Interstate 66 – both inside and outside the Capital Beltway.

The new projects, which won’t open until 2018 at the earliest, offer confirmation that state officials remain committed to public-private partnerships to build new toll lanes.

But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to 73 percent of area drivers who told Transurban they have a “positive impression” of the I-95 Express Lanes.

The results are even better – 86 percent -- for carpoolers and bus riders, who don’t have to pay tolls to use the lanes, which are always free for vehicles with three or more passengers.

Another finding: The so-called “Lexus lanes” are actually used by all kinds of drivers. According to Transurban, Express Lane users most commonly drive Toyotas (21 percent), followed by Hondas (15 percent) and Fords (12 percent).

“If you want to be accurate, they’re really the Honda or Toyota lanes,” said Mike

McGurk, a Transurban spokesman. “This isn’t just an option for those who make a lot of money.”

According to Transurban, the I-95 Express Lanes host an average of 45,000 to 50,000 vehicle trips each weekday, about 35 to 40 percent of which are toll-free. Still, the lanes collect an average of about $207,000 in toll revenue each work day.

The tolls go to Transurban as part of its 2012 contract with the state. Transurban made what VDOT calls “a substantial upfront equity commitment” and secured a U.S. Department of Transportation loan to build the lanes.

“The arrangement allowed Virginia to deliver a nearly $1 billion project for only $82 million,” VDOT’s Web site says.

Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart (R) strongly opposes planned tolling on I-66 inside the Beltway. Still, he says the I-95 Express Lanes “are, by and large, an improvement” from what existed before “They give people the option to get into the HOT lanes when they need to get someplace quick,” Stewart said.

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Department of Motor Vehicles has started registering customers for the commonwealth’s Emergency Contact Program.

Authorized by the General Assembly in 2015, the effort gives law enforcement a way to notify a participant’s family or friends in the event of a serious crash or other emergency that leaves him or her unable to communicate.

The program is free and available to residents with a valid Virginia driver’s license, identification card, learner’s permit, commercial-driver’s license or temporary driver’s license.

Participation is voluntary, but is being encouraged by state officials.

“Although we hope our customers never have to use it, we are pleased to be able to offer this service in the event that it may one day be helpful,” said DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb. “Before you are involved in a serious crash or other emergency, make sure law-enforcement officers have the information they need to get a loved one by your side.”

Registrants can list up to two emergency contacts. DMV will securely store the in-

formation, and it will only be available for use by law enforcement in an emergency, state officials said.

For information, see the Web site at www.dmvnow.com.

I-66 IS TESTING GROUND FOR TRAFFIC APP: A Virginia Tech graduate student’s

mobile app is offering the potential to improve driver safety and save time, and had its first major test along congested portions of Interstate 66.

As part of a Connected Vehicle-Infrastructure University Transportation Center project, Kayla Sykes – a master’s-degree candidate in the College of Engineering – worked with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Center for Technology Development to develop and test the app, which informs participants of speed limits, HOV-lane information, lane availability and traffic data.

Sykes focused on determining whether drivers are interested in having the information, if it alters driving behavior and if the information is distracting.

Sykes tested the application among 40 participants on I-66 during times of both heavy and light traffic. Each participant

drove one of the institute’s highly instrumented vehicles for one to two hours.

Sykes hopes the project is the first of many she will participate in to help vehicle manufacturers and federal regulators ensure that in-vehicle application development prioritizes safety.

“Testing apps like this can save money, because it can eliminate the need for large message signs along roadways, since the information can be communicated inside the vehicle,” Sykes said.

“It can reduce crashes and save lives in a number of different ways,” she said. “For example, if someone uses a closed lane as a shoulder to pull over, while other drivers use it as an open lane, it can cause a severe crash.”

“Kayla is a great student, and her project is among many others facilitated through the Connected Vehicle-Infrastructure University Transportation Center which are helping us create innovative in-vehicle applications,” said Zac Doerzaph, who directs the Center for Advanced Automotive Research at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and is a member of Sykes’ advisory committee.

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For information, see the Web site at www. cvi-utc.org.

LARGE NUMBERS AVAIL THEMSELVES OF ‘SOBERRIDE’: A total of 580 people

in the Washington area used the free cabride service SoberRide on New Year’s Eve through early New Year’s Day, according to the nonprofit that conducts the program.

“For its hours of operation on New Year’s alone, this level of ridership translates into SoberRide removing a would-be drunk driver from greater Washington’s roadways every 49 seconds,” said Kurt Gregory Erickson, president of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, which oversees SoberRide.

WRAP’s most recent SoberRide offering ended at 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 after kicking off and running nightly since Dec. 11, 2015. It provided 1,456 free cab rides to local residents ages 21 and older who otherwise may have attempted to drive home after drinking.

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n Emily Mingus, the daughter of

John Mingus and Carolyn Yocom of Arlington, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Beloit College. n J. Kenneth Lovelace, the son of

Joel Lovelace and Beth Arthur of Arlington and a 2012 graduate of Yorktown High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Louisiana State University. n Caroline McCune of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Vermont.

Jasheem McRae of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Columbia College. n

n Anthony Box, a student at Wakefield High School and the son of Tony and Phyllis Box of Arlington, was among a contingent of 24 members of the National Society of High School Scholars who participated in “Nobel Week,” a program conducted in partnership with Stockholm University and held Dec. 7-10.

Participants attended several activities in Stockholm during the week, and participated in lectures for the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and economic sciences. They also attended a special reception with the president of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and members of the selection committees for Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and literature.

Participating students came from the United States, Austria, India, Mauritius and Sweden.

The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high-school level. Currently, there are more than a million members from 160 countries.

For information, see the Web site at www.nshss.org.

Wakefield High School senior Rebecca Mercado-Rios has garnered a fouryear, full-tuition scholarship to Bucknell University through the Posse Scholarship Foundation. n

The Washington-Lee High School chapter of DECA, sponsored by business teacher Lisa Moore (lower left), won 10 of 12 events in marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism and took home the district title in a recent competition that brought together schools from across Northern Virginia. Next up for the Washington-Lee DECA chapter is state competition.

Students are nominated either by their high-school counselor or a community organization, then participate in a rigorous selection process lasting three months and including three rounds of interview. n The Virginia Board of Education on Jan. 6 announced that Patrick Henry Elementary School in Arlington was one of 46 schools statewide recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools.

Schools were honored for meeting all state and federal accountability requirements, as well as achieving Standards of Learning (SOL) pass rates at the 60th

percentile or higher for reading and mathematics.

Award winners provide “a model for others and a way forward as we seek to narrow and ultimately close the achievement gap,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said. n The Arlington Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2016 college-scholarship program, and expects to award more than 70 new scholarships worth up to $450,000 to local students.

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, with many renewable for

n They may not have come away with the top prize, but third-grade students at a number of Arlington schools had the chance to learn about raising top-quality vegetables as part of the National Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program.

More than 1.5 million third-graders nationally – including more than 29,000 in Virginia – took part in the 2015 initiative, sponsored by Bonnie Plants. They worked to cultivate, nurture and grow giant cabbages, some growing bigger than a basketball and tipping the scale at more than 40 pounds.

Students at Abingdon Elementary School, Drew Model School, St. Agnes School, St. Ann School and St. Charles Borromeo School participated in the program in 2015.

Each school submitted an entry to compete for best-in-state honors, selected randomly by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

The 2015 Virginia winner was Bella Reed, a student at Weber City Elementary School in Weber City. She nurtured a 28.4pound cabbage, and received a $1,000 savings bond from Bonnie Plants.

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four years.

One application form makes a student eligible for all relevant scholarships. Selections are made by panels of community leaders.

For information and an application form, see the Web site at www.arlcf. The application deadline is Feb. 1.

n Arianna Hume of Arlington and Abigail Spires of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Belmont University.

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Business Briefcase HOWELL TO PATRON TOURISM-TAX BILL: The senior member of the Arlington

legislative delegation is taking the lead in shepherding one of the Arlington County government’s, and business community’s, biggest legislative priorities for 2016.

State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd) has introduced legislation that would restore Arlington’s ability to add a 0.25-percent surtax on hotel and motel stays to fund tourism promotion.

The county government had that authority for two decades, but it was stripped by the General Assembly in 2011 in retribution for the Arlington County Board’s lawsuit against the state and federal gov-

Manager Continued from Page 1 The county, and its government, are in good shape, but “there’s room for improvement,” Schwartz said.

As county manager, Schwartz will be the administrative head of an organization with more than 3,400 employees and an annual budget of more than $1.1 billion.

As county manager, Schwartz will report directly to County Board members, one of only four positions in the government – in addition to county attorney, clerk to the board and the new internal auditor – to do so. All other staff members, even assistants to County Board members, report up a chain that ends with the manager.

County Board members are expected to approve a contract with Schwartz on Jan. 23. He has been earning about $230,000 a year as acting manager; his predecessor, Donnellan, earned about $270,000 a year.

County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said that of the five finalists for the job, Schwartz was “at the top of the group.”

She said he was in sync with the board’s desire to find someone with “the willingness to innovate and improve.”

“This is a really good county, but there are things that really don’t work well,” Gar-

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gan, Marguerite Gooden, Rodney Turner, Ann Wilson, Frank McDermott, Richard Samp, Jim Pebley, Patrick Bogenberger, James Schroll and Terri Prell.

The two-bay Fire Station #8 is located on Lee Highway in the historically AfricanAmerican community of Hall’s Hill, whose residents in the mid-20th century helped to outfit it as volunteer company after county officials turned something of a blind eye to fire protection in their community. As a result of the history, the station has a symbolic as well as practical importance to some nearby residents.

County fire officials for several years have contended that the broader communi-

NAACP

Continued from Page 14 “We are still operating from an uneven

ernments over high-occupancy-toll (HOT) lanes on Interstates 95 and 395.

A measure restoring the taxing authority passed both houses of the General Assembly in 2013, but was vetoed by Gov. McDonnell. It was not offered for consideration in either the 2014 or 2015 legislative sessions.

Before it was stripped, the county government garnered just under $1 million a year from the tax.

mond would effectively gut efforts by

Arlington and a number of other localities across the commonwealth requiring government contractors to provide what advocates call a “living wage.”

A bill introduced by Del. Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach) would prohibit the commonwealth’s counties, cities and towns from imposing a living-wage requirement on contractors after Jan. 1, 2017.

Such a measure, if passed, would impact the Arlington government, whose contractors are required to pay employees at least $13.13 per hour (81 percent higher than the minimum wage) under certain conditions.

Arlington’s living-wage ordinance has been in place for years, but has been op-

posed by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. In its 2016 public-policy statement, the Chamber reiterates its opposition to government efforts to “coerce” businesses to provide wages levels, benefits or working conditions outside applicable federal and state labor law.

Whether local governments even have the authority to impose living-wage requirements on contracts in Virginia is an open question. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 2007 applied a livingwage standard to its own workforce, but determined that it “cannot legally mandate a living wage for vendors and other employers.”

vey said.

Among those governmental shortcomings: “We’ve got to find better ways to connect with the public,” Garvey said.

Schwartz, an Arlington resident since 1985 and a member of the county-government staff since 2005, had been one of two deputy county managers under Donnellan.

An attorney, he previously served as the county government’s chief financial officer and director of the Department of Management and Finance.

Schwartz, who has lived in Arlington during the tenure of six county managers and served under three, said he has found the best attributes for those in the job is “being calm in the eye of the storm” and having a good sense of proportion.

Garvey told the Sun Gazette that Schwartz proved his worth as acting manager with initiatives like a proposal to videostream advisory-commission meetings, and by addressing matters like the Crystal City Transitway, whose timetable had slipped and whose budget was on the verge of exploding.

During his tenure in the acting capacity, “he’s been doing a good job,” Garvey said of Schwartz.

Wayne Kubicki, a veteran county-budget-watcher who has served on the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission, applauded the choice.

“I wish him nothing but the best, and am confident everyone’s high expectations for him will be met,” he said.

But Kubicki added a caveat, noting the tendency of County Board members in going beyond providing direction to the manager and staff, and micro-managing.

“Not everything we hear from the county manager is necessarily something he or she totally – or even partially – agrees with, and actions from manager need to be viewed in that light,” Kubicki said.

Arlington’s governance structure has evolved in parallel with the growth of the community.

From the end of the Civil War until the early 1930s, Arlington was governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors whose members exercised near total control within their district boundaries. Faced with a growing and more complex locality, Arlington voters agreed to become the first in the nation to adopt a county-manager form of government, with elected officials serving in policy-making roles and professional staff carrying out directives.

Those who have served as county manager have included Roy Braden (1932-36), Frank Hanrahan (1936-47), A.T. Lundberg (1947-62), Bert Johnson (1962-76), Vernon Ford (1976-81), Larry Brown (1982-87), Anton Gardner (1987-98), William Donahue (1998-2001), Ron Carlee (2001-09),

Michael Brown (2010) and Donnellan (2010-15).

Not every search for a new county manager has proved fruitful over the long term.

Ford had a prickly relationship with the County Board, Donahue was ousted by its members in 2001 after just three years, and Brown lasted a mere six months before he was sent packing (with $110,000 in severance pay).

Donnellan was promoted to county manager in the wake of Brown’s departure, but as she already had a quarter-century of service in the Arlington government ranks, it was not expected her tenure would be exceptionally lengthy.

When Schwartz was named acting manager, County Board members said they would begin their search in 2015 but wait until 2016 – when two new board members would be in place – to make the final decision on a successor. At the Jan. 6 meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, Garvey said an announcement was imminent.

Schwartz, 56, and his wife Jayme live in Ashton Heights; they have two daughters.

Before joining the Arlington government ranks, Schwartz was a staffer with the federal Office of Management and Budget.

He is not to be confused with Jim Schwartz, the former county fire chief who now serves as a deputy county manager.

ty interest would be better served by moving the station to a location on Old Dominion Drive near Marymount University, which would offer better coverage of areas in the far northern reaches of the county.

County fire officials in 2014 first proposed moving the first station, then revived their request in 2015 to put the fire station on the 7.1-acre Old Dominion site. Plans at the time also called for relocation of the Office of Emergency Management to the site, but that apparently is off the table.

The proposal to move the facility to Old Dominion has drawn both support and opposition from residents who live nearby the planned new site.

The move, as proposed by the fire department, would aid response times to 3,000 homes in the far northwest portion of Arlington without impacting times to serve Hall’s Hill and other neighborhoods

along Lee Highway, officials say.

Those 3,000 households in 2014 generated 225 calls for medical service and 120 for fire service – a relatively small amount in the overall picture, but hardly insignificant for those in need of fire-fighting or medical assistance.

After community concern ramped up in 2015, county officials came up with a list of 21 potential sites for the fire station, including both the Old Dominion parcel and its current location, then narrowed the list to seven. Few, however, expected any sites other than the current and proposed ones to be considered as the process moved forward.

The current fire station sits on a 0.76acre parcel, county officials say, about half the optimal size. Even by incorporating adjacent parcels along Lee Highway and currently are for sale, it could only grow to just

over an acre – still smaller than desirable but more workable.

County officials have estimated the cost of building a new station at $12 million.

During the most heated moments of last year’s debate, opponents of the proposal to move the station threatened to mount a campaign in opposition to the expected 2016 public-safety bond referendum in an effort to starve the relocation plan of funding.

Citing budget concerns, county officials have rebuffed community suggestions that both the current station be kept (and renovated) and a new one be built. They have been more open to suggestions that Arlington and Fairfax counties work together on a joint-use station near the boundary of the two localities, but say Fairfax officials currently have their hands full prepping for increased service in the Tysons area.

playing field,” Taylor said of the AfricanAmerican experience in the U.S. “Kids are still cheated; violence is still rampant.”

“Change doesn’t happen overnight,” he said. “You have to fight for it.”

The Arlington branch of the NAACP was founded in 1940. Under the leadership of its current president, Karen Nightengale, the organization has made efforts to connect with county leaders and the school

system; it recently hosted a forum with School Board members on the future of the Stratford school site, where in 1959 the first black Arlington students integrated a previously all-white school.

LEGISLATION WOULD RESTRICT IMPOSITION OF ‘LIVING-WAGE’ REQUIREMENTS: Legislation percolating in Rich-

n Basketball roundup. n High school wrestling

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Yorktown Outscored at Langley

Teeing Off

So far, Liberty Remains Tight-Knit Hoop League

Talk about balance. Pick any team.

Right now, there is so much girls basketball parity in the Liberty Conference this season that all eight high school teams are capable of defeating any league rival in any given game.

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Among the top wrestlers for the Yorktown Patriots this season have been senior captains Talha Farooq at 113 pounds, Ben McKelvain at 170 and Michael Gilbertsen at 182.

WRESTLING ROUNDUP “Each are regional-level-caliber wrestlers,” Yorktown coach Matthew Gavin said.

Farooq has a 16-4 record, McKelvain is 21-3 and Gilbertsen 12-4. The three have led the team to five dual-meet victories with a combined 28 pins.

Farooq placed third at the NOVA Classic, he won at the Cavalier Classic and was second at the George Mason Classic. McKelvain was fourth at NOVA, won at the Cavalier and was second at George Mason.

Gilbertsen has been fighting through injuries and will continue to compete throughout the month of January pending any setbacks, Gavin said.

Other contributors for Yorktown have been sophomore Kyle Callen (138), sophomore Ethan McKelvain (170) and senior Charlie Hurst (145), “All have all proven to be valuable assets,” Gavin said. “Charlie’s leadership as a fourth-year wrestler is invaluable to the Top: Washington-Lee’s Greg Curtain, right, wrestles with Langley’s Tommy Raneses at 130 pounds younger wrestlers.” during a Jan. 9 match. Above: Washington-Lee’s Ali Ahmed, top, and Langley’s Madison Taneja

Continued on Page 26 face off in a match at 150 pounds in Liberty Conference action.

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on its way.

“It was a total team effort,” said Wakefield’s Deng Nhial, who scored 20 points. “We got the whole team involved.

We need to keep playing good defense and keep the pressure up.”

Halil Parks led the Warriors with 24 points. Treakle scored 14, Mahmoud El Taher 10 and Jonathan Adams eight.

“Our trap movement was great on defense,” Adams said. “Our defense became our offense.”

Parks led Wakefield’s three-point shooters, making five.

“My teammates find me at the right times,” Parks said about his perim-

eter shooting. “I have confidence in my shots.”

Treakle said the team’s game plan worked well.

“We wanted to attack the paint,” he said. “They didn’t have any shot-blockers. We wanted to expose them.”

In the win over Jefferson, Adams scored 14, Treakle and Ben Horsford (four three-pointers) 12 each. n In girls action, Wakefield Warriors (8-5, 3-1) defeated the Jefferson Colonials, 34-23, Jan. 5 in Capitol Conference action. Summer Matlack scored 13 and Continued on Page 26

There are no easy games in the Liberty. The upcoming conference tournament in a few weeks should be interesting, with the No. 8 seed having maybe a good chance to make a run at winning the championship.

“This has to be the toughest conference in the region,” Madison coach Kirsten Stone said. “You can’t take any nights off.”

From Arlington to Reston, the Liberty teams have each played four games, with many of the scores close and most of the contests competitive. There have been games decided by five points or fewer and in overtime.

The Langley Saxons and Fairfax Rebels are tied for first with 4-0 records.

They meet this week. The defending conference-tournament champion Madison Warhawks lost in overtime to Fairfax last week.

A few weeks earlier, Madison lost by 20 points to a much-improved Hayfield Hawks team, which defeated only one conference opponent last season.

The McLean Highlanders are 1-3 in the conference, but are a team not to be taken lightly. McLean plays everyone close, having lost to Hayfield by five and to South Lakes by seven. South Lakes continues to improve.

Arlington’s two teams in the Liberty are the Washington-Lee Generals and Yorktown Patriots.

Washington-Lee was an easy W for teams last winter when the Generals had a winless campaign. Not this season. Like Hayfield, W-L is much improved, with six victories already, including a conference triumph over Yorktown last week.

Yorktown is young but continues to play teams tough, and will be more of a threat as the team improves. The Patriots already have played Madison twice (once in a holiday tournament), losing both in close games.

As the season progresses, time will tell if the conference closeness tightens, or significant separation occurs.

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With a couple of lopsided road victories on consecutive nights Jan. 8 and 9, Wakefield BASKETBALL the Warriors remained undefeated in boys high school basketball action.

The Warriors (13-0, 4-0) routed the Edison Eagles, 89-45, on Jan. 8, then blew out the Jefferson Colonials, 73-34, the next night. Both were Capitol Conference contests.

Against Edison, Alan Treakle put the Warriors ahead 2-0, and Wakefield was

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Washington-Lee Sweeps Yorktown in All-County Clash DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

An all-Arlington high school basketball doubleheader at Washington-Lee last week produced a sweep for the host Generals in girls and boys varsity action.

The Washington-Lee girls (6-5, 1-3) won the openBASKETBALL er, 54-45, over the Yorktown Patriots (3-9, 0-4), with the W-L boys (6-6, 2-2) prevailing in the nightcap over Yorktown (5-7, 1-3), 65-59, in the Liberty Conference contests.

For the W-L girls, Audrey Bartz paced her team with 21 points. Amelia Ack scored 11, Kierra Nelson made two three-pointers and had six points, and Ashley James and Ava Singh scored five each. Alison Criswell had 20 points for Yorktown, Sydney Davis scored nine and Maggie Shipley seven.

For the Washington-Lee boys, Andrew Jensen made four three-pointers and scored 23 points. Chris Ozgo scored 12 and Sean Killalea had eight. The Generals made eight three-pointers.

For Yorktown, Daniel DeButts scored 21 and made three threes, Connor Van Kirk had a trio of threes and scored 10, as did teammates Matt Paredes and Conor Shears.

“We played well and we shot the ball well,” Washington-Lee boys coach Bobby Dobson said.

The Yorktown girls and boys teams were 4-0 against W-L last season.

Four night’s later, the WashingtonLee teams both lost to the Madison Warhawks, the boys falling 67-59 at home and the girls losing 57-23 in Vienna in Liberty games.

For the girls, Bartz had 11 points and Enas Nigatu scored six.

For the W-L boys, Gene Jones with 21 points and three rebounds, Killalea had nine points on three three-pointers and Ozgo had seven points and six assists.

“We didn’t shoot well and handle well,” Dobson said. “We just didn’t have a good game. Give all the credit to Madison. They did their stuff and made us do things we weren’t ready to do.”

Madison coach Kevin Roller credited Washington-Lee for defending the Warhawks three-point shooting well, especially in the first quarter.

“They were out fast on Daniel [Ungerleider] and took away the three in the first,” Roller said.

Ungerleider leads Madison with 34 three-pointers. The team wound up making seven in the game and has 80 this season.

The Yorktown boys and girls teams split with South Lakes on Jan. 8 in Lib-

erty action. The boys won on the road, 70-59, and the girls lost at home, 61-51.

For the boys against South Lakes, Van Kirk had 18 points, DeButts and Paredes 16 each and Michael Spicer 10.

The Patriots were 34 of 46 from the foul line. Eight of those foul shots came on the four technical fouls whisted against South Lakes.

“I think we frustrated them because we slowed them down a little with our 2-2-1 press and our matchup half-court zone,” Yorktown coach Joe Reed said.

“Plus, we had a chip on our shoulder after the loss to Washington-Lee, so the guys were determined. That all worked to our advantage. Washington-Lee played a good game against us.”

The Yorktown boys have not had a home game since Dec. 18 and will play seven straight road contests until returning home.

The W-L girls (1-3) won all 12 events and won, 229- 84. The W-L boys (2-2) defeated the Hawks, 201-110. Both were Liberty Conference meets.

Double winners for the Generals were Kai Green, Evie Gieseman and Caroline Emanuel. Single winners were Ellie Ridgeway, Izzy Mowery, Io Kovach, Alexandra Burnham, Isabella Lee, Jaya Kambahmhaty, Lachlan Flatin, Andriy Nix and Noah Swisher.

The season continues on Friday, Jan. 15 for the W-L teams when they host the Yorktown Patriots at 6:30 p.m. in an allArlington splash down.

The Liberty Conference championship swim and dive competitions will be at Washington-Lee on Jan. 28 through

Jan. 30. The 6A North Region meets will be the following week at Oak Marr in Oakton.

High School Roundup SWIM & DIVE ROUNDUP: The York-

town Patriots girls’ team won eight of 12 events to defeat the Madison Warhawks, 164-151, in Jan. 8 Liberty Conference action. The boys won three of 12 events in a 176-136 loss.

Yorktown had double winners Suzanne Dolan and Jacob Larsen in the competition. Single winners for Yorktown were Brady Almand and Jonathan Day in swimming and Hannah Karlin and Jacob Kreider in diving.

The season continues on Friday, Jan. 15 for the Yorktown teams when they swim and dive at Arlington rival Washington-Lee at 6:30 p.m. n The Washington Generals enjoyed their most successful night of the season

Washington-Lee High School swimmer Kai Green was a double winning in Jan. 8 action.

Jan. 8, sweeping the Hayfield Hawks in girls and boys action.

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Wakefield Continued on Page 25 Jami Tham led Wakefield.

The 2016 inductees into the WashingtonLee High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored in a ceremony at the school Friday, Jan. 15 at 7:15 p.m. prior to the boys basketball game that night against South Lakes, and after the girls game.

The inductees will be Wayne Ballard, Michael Callahan, Tom Chisnell, Sara Congable, Lori Grimm, Sean Hall, Frank Havens, Bridget Mallon and James Mon.

He was second at Sterling and seventh at NOVA. “I am excited about the direction the team is headed,” Morreale said. “We have

a hard-working group who are driven to succeed. Our saying this year is ‘Commitment to Excellence’ and everything the wrestlers have shown emulate this ideal.”

The busy season resumes for the Washington-Lee and Yorktown teams this coming week and weekend.

Yorktown competes in the Grapple Invitational at Springbrook High School in Maryland on Friday and Saturday.

Washington-Lee wrestles in the Joe Verciglio Memorial Wrestling Tourney at Chantilly High School on the same two days. n The Wakefield Warriors participated in the Northern High School Invitational this past weekend in Maryland. For results, visit the Wakefield High School athletic web site at Warriorswhsathletics. com.

Wakefield has matches schedule this week as well. n The Bishop O’Connell Knights resumed their season this week with a busy schedule, including the multi-team the State Catholic Tournament at Benedictine High School in Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 16.

In a prior tournament, O’Connell placed 29 at the Liberty Christian Academy Tournament in Lynchburg.

On Jan. 9 Wakefield lost to Edison (9-2, 4-0), 58-36, in a showdown for first place in the conference. Edison is the defending Capitol champion.

“We played well in spurts,” Wakefield girls coach Marcia Richardson said. “It

was pretty even in the first half. We missed some second-quarter free throws, which didn’t help. We did a good job moving and sharing the ball. However, we didn’t really control the boards. We didn’t score as well as we needed to.”

Lyrin Hatcher had 14 points to lead Wakefield against Edison, and Tham scored 12.

The next night, Wakefield was edged

by Gywnn Park in Maryland, 53-51, in non-conference action.

Continued from Page 25 Callen finished third at the W.T. Woodson Holiday Classic and second at George Mason. Ethan McKelvain placed third at George Mason. n Washington-Lee Generals head coach Daniel Morreale said his team is holding its own despite having many young wrestlers.

The Generals finished fourth at the Sterling Invitational, then had four wrestlers place at the NOVA Classic.

Some of Washington-Lee’s top wrestlers have been Garrison Sakes at 106 pounds, T.R. Sheehy at 145, Nikolay Valov at 160 and Gage Backstrom at 182.

Sakes has a 7-3 record, was third at the Sterling tourney and fifth at the NOVA Classic. Sheehy is 9-2. He was the Sterling champion and was fourth at NOVA. Valov is 10-2, was the Sterling champ and placed fifth at NOVA. Backstrom is 7-4.

WASHINGTON-LEE’S 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES TO BE HONORED:

Yorktown High School’s Ben McKelvain, top, gets Langlgey’s Nico Woltman in a pinning position PHOTO BY DEB KOLT in last week’s 170-pound match. McKelvain eventually pinned Woltman.

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mount has allowed 30, 33, 34, 35 and 38 points in five of the victories as the Saints improved to 11-2, 6-0.

The women used a 17-2 run to pull ahead.

Nicole Viscuso had 14 points and Miranda Krott 11 rebounds and 10 points to lead the Saints. Kievanna Lacey added

11 points, Tyffani McQueen scored 10 and Leah Hurst had nine.

York and Mary Washington are 5-1 in the CAC. The Marymount men (5-8, 2-4) used a 43-point second half to coast past York, 72-53. Sophomore D’Ondre Stockman posted a game-high 23 points to pace.

Senior Danny Ferry netted a game-high four three-pointers, totaling 14 points, while dishing out three assists and registering a tied game-high three steals.

The win was the men’s second in three games.

For more complete details, visit Marymountsaints.com.

ARLINGTON AERIALS HOST BIG MEET:

SUPER SLAM BALL REGISTRATION OPENS: Registration is open for the 2016

18 and Monday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for players ages 4 to 6 at Gunston Middle School. The cost is $20. Register at www.ArlingtonBabeRuth.com.

Practices begin in early March and games will begin in early April.

recreational leagues, men’s leagues, high schools and colleges.

Experience is helpful but not required.

Formal classroom and on-the-job training will be provided. Visit www.umpires.org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more information.

Sports Briefs The Arlington Aerials Gymnastics Invitational is Jan. 15-17 at Barcroft Sports & Recreation Center.

The meet is the largest in the Northern Virginia area, with more than 500 gymnasts competitng. A number of the gymnasts have qualified for regional and national competitions, and are top performers at the high school gymnastics level. For more information, call (703) 228-0707.

ARLINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Arlington Little League is reg-

istering girls and boys ages 4 to 12 for its spring season. The league offers nine divisions from junior T-ball for the youngest to a 50/70 program for older players, as well as a division for players with disabilities. Registration is $85 until Feb. 1, and $100 after that. Play starts on April 2. Register at www.arlingtonlittleleague. org.

Super Slam Ball spring season. The program begins April 1 and run for seven Saturdays.

Super Slam Ball is a T-ball program for kids ages 3 to 5. Registration is $70.

For more information, visit http://www. eteamz.com/smbl or contact Alex Filides at superslamball10@gmail.com.

ARLINGTON BABE RUTH NEWS: Reg-

istration is open now for girls and boys ages 4 to 12 and at all skill levels at the Arlington Babe Ruth Web site at www. arlingtonbaberuth.com.

Scholarships and financial aid are available. Practices begin in early March and games will begin in early April.

ARLINGTON BABE RUTH WINTER PROGRAM: Arlington Babe Ruth baseball’s

Frosty the Snow-BALL will be offered on winter school holidays of Monday, Jan.

POTOMAC VALLEY TRACK CLUB: In

2016, the Potomac Valley Track Club holds two Sunday morning indoor track meets at the community center – Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. Fees are $90 for club member families, $100 for non-members, and $50 each for groups of five or more.

See www.pvtc.org/indoor for full information, or call Jay Jacob Wind at (703) 505-3567.

GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern

Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of officials for baseball, softball and volleyball.

Officials are needed in all communities across the metropolitan area for youth

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The Marymount University women’s and men’s basketball teams won on the road at York College on Jan. 9 in Capital Athletic Conference action.

The women won their eighth game in a row with a 61-33 blowout victory in a showdown for first place.

During the winning streak, Mary-

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lington Thrive will sponsor “Resolve to Run,” a program for runners who want to train for the April 24 George Washington Parkway Classic 10-mile or 5K race, or a separate half-marathon this spring.

Certified running trainers will work with both beginning and experienced runners to prepare them for the race of their choice. New participants are required to attend an informational meeting on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 601 North Vermont St., room 103. E-mail info@arlingtonthrive.org or call (703) 558-0035.

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

January 13, 1939: n F. Freeland Chew has been elected chairman of the County Board for the coming year. He lives in Colonial Village with his wife and their sons. n State officials say they are following guidelines in refusing to mark speed limits on state-owned roads across Arlington, despite pleas from county officials. Arlington leaders will seek permission to mark the roadways themselves. n Owners of the Sun have purchased the rival Arlington Courier, and plan to merge it into their paper.

January 14, 1944: n Arlington’s delegation to the General Assembly will attempt to create a separate Circuit Court for the county this session. n Leo Lloyd will serve as County Board chairman for the year. n The circulation in Arlington’s libraries is up about 40 percent in two years. n U.S. Rep. Howard Smith will be the keynote speaker at an Arlington Chamber of Commerce dinner.

January 14, 1960: n Construction activity in Northern Virginia last year was the highest recorded in five years.

January 14, 1970: n Republicans descended on Richmond for the inauguration of Linwood Holton as governor.

January 14, 1980: n Gov. Dalton has withdrawn his support of a proposal for a regional tax to fund Metro service. n Arlington’s annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is set for tomorrow at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. n About 8,000 supporters of the federal Equal Rights Amendment have descended on Richmond to press their case for ratification by the General Assembly.

January 14, 1982: n A total of 74 people are feared dead in the crash of an Air Florida jet into the Potomac River. n The Arlington fire department will no longer hire firefighter recruits who are smokers.

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Arlington history

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70. English county

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71. Training spots

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55+ News SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Arlington County government se-

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ADVANCED LINE-DANCERS TAKE THE FLOOR: Lee Senior Center hosts an ad-

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FOOD FORUM FOCUSES ON PAIN REDUCTION: A discussion of foods that

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