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No Easy Answer on Siting New High School

Three Finalists Now on the Table Could End up Pitting Communities Against Each Other SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

With about six weeks left to go until the Arlington School Board decides where to place a 1,300-seat, $145 million specialty high school, school leaders say

public input will play a major role in decision-making.

“We want people’s feedback – there is no question that you shouldn’t ask, and we are happy to answer them,” School Board Chairman Nancy Van Doren said at the board’s April 20 meeting.

School officials have narrowed their search for the location of the new high school to three sites: the Arlington Career Center, Arlington Education Center (adjacent to Washington-Lee High School) and Kenmore Middle School.

Between now and a May 15 work ses-

sion with School Board members, “we will be doing an analysis” of the three options and will be holding community open houses in the affected neighborhoods, said Tara Nattrass, the school system’s asContinued on Page 28

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Arlington Salutes Its Teacher, Principal of the Year SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Michelle Cottrell-Williams, whose entire 10-year career in education has been spent at Wakefield High School, has been named Arlington Public Schools’ 2017 SCHOOL of the year.

BOARD teacher Cottrell-Williams NOTES “fosters strong relationships with her students, and is creative in her approach to teaching,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said. “She has been able to successfully connect with students.”

Cottrell-Williams teaches a variety of social-studies courses.

“When you enter her class, you find students actively involved in the lesson, engaged in dynamic discussions, participating in simulations or analyzing texts,” Wakefield principal Chris Willmore said.

Cottrell-Williams will serve as Arlington’s nominee for the 2017 Virginia Teacher of the Year Award, to be announced later in the year.

School officials also announced that Bridget Loft, who has served as principal at Swanson Middle School and has been an educator for more than two decades, has been named the school system’s principal of the year.

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Loft previously served as a social-studies teacher at Wakefield High School, and an assistant principal at Swanson and Wakefield.

Honored as the school system’s support employees of the year were LaVerne Gant, Drew Model School; Karen Key, Ashlawn Elementary School; bus driver Thomas Robinson; Steven Bernheisel, assistant director of maintenance; Jane Magill, Tuckahoe Elementary School; Edwin Hernandez, Washington-Lee High School; and Tenita Mangum, Drew Model School.

Honorees will be recognized at a reception and awards program to be held May 16 at Washington-Lee High School.

“We encourage people to come out – it’s really a chance to recognize what people do here: contribute to the overall education of our Arlington Public Schools students,” Murphy said.

New Elementary School Wins Approval: County Board members on April 22 approved the Arlington school system’s plan to build a 725-seat elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, allowing the project to move forward in anticipation of a fall 2019 opening.

Michelle Cottrell-Williams (left) of Wakefield High School was named Arlington’s teacher of the year, and Bridget Loft of Swanson Middle School was named principal of the year.

At the meeting, County Board members took a number of procedural steps, including giving the school system a 75year ground lease on the parcel on which the school and structured parking will be built.

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Candidates in Favor of County-Hospital Swap

Democratic Contenders Not So Definitive on What to Put on Any New Land SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for County Board seem in general agreement that the Arlington government should move forward with a proposed land swap with Virginia Hospital Center.

But they as yet have offered few specifics on what should be located on the land that is acquired.

The county government should “absolutely” go forward with the land-swap agreement, said Peter Fallon, one of the four candidates seeking support in the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s June caucus.

Fallon said the hospital deal, along with a plan to acquire a 6-acre parcel on North Quincy Street, represent “once-ina-lifetime opportunities.”

Fallon and other candidates were queried about the hospital property at a debate sponsored by the Arlington Committee of 100.

Vivek Patil, who also is chasing the nomination, echoed Fallon. “I’m absolutely in favor of that swap,” he said.

Virginia Hospital Center is seeking to acquire a 5-acre, county-owned parcel on North Edison Street, just north of the existing hospital campus, for expansion purposes.

In return, the hospital has offered the county government its pick of a number of potential sites owned by the hospital, cash or a combination of land and money.

The parcel being zeroed in on by county officials is one owned by the hospital on South Carlin Springs Road and currently used as an urgent-care facility.

Under terms of a preliminary agreement, Arlington officials have to notify the hospital leadership by June if they want to take ownership of that parcel.

At the April 12 Committee of 100 forum, candidate Kim Klingler supported the hospital’s acquisition of the Edison Street property, but said the community would have to be realistic about what the government would get in return.

Despite a variety of groups – from proponents of schools to supporters of open space – vying for use of whatever land is traded to the county government, “you can’t have it all,” Klingler said.

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Gutshall, said it was important that careful planning be done to maximize the usefulness of any parcels that are acquired, “not bounce from one ad-hoc decision to the next.”

Democratic voters will cast their ballots during three days of caucus voting in mid-May. The winner moves on to the Nov. 7 general election.

Klingler Picks Up Support of Firefighters: The Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association has endorsed Kim Klingler’s bid for the Democratic nomination for County Board.

Klingler “brings experience as a leader on many fronts in Arlington County,” said Nick Krechting, president of the association, which is an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Krechting said Klingler understands the need for proper staffing of the fire department and compensation for personnel, as well as supporting a “livewhere-you-work” initiative for county employees.

Klingler, a volunteer EMT, chairs the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission. She is one of four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in May caucus voting for the seat being vacated by County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, who is retiring.

Virginia law prohibits organizations such as the firefighters’ association from collective bargaining or striking, rendering them less unions in the traditional sense and more associations representing the interests of their members.

Gutshall Garners Support of Current, Former Planning Commission Members: A group of 20 current and former members of the Planning Commission have endorsed the candidacy of Erik Gutshall for County Board.

“We recognize Erik’s strong understanding of Arlington’s planning and development context, and greatly value the leadership he has shown, including as chair,” the group said on April 16.

The endorsers include two former Planning Commission members who went on to elected office (Barbara Favola and Chris Zimmerman). The list also includes Rosemary Ciotti, Steve Cole, Christopher Forinash, Judy Freshman, Elizabeth Gearing, Brian Herner, Stephen Hughes, Nancy Iacomini, Tom Korns, Jim Lantelme, Inta Malis, Joan McDermott, Kathleen McSweeney, Karen Kumm Morris, Ted Saks, Terry Savela, Jane Siegel and Steve Sockwell.

In their letter, the group notes that the Planning Commission serves as “the

County Board candidates Kim Klingler and Erik Gutshall have picked up endorsements in their quest for the Democratic nomination, to be decided in caucus voting next month.

primary voice of county residents on the complex growth and development issues key to Arlington’s livability, fiscal strength and environmental health.”

Gutshall is one of four contenders vying in the May Democratic caucus, with the winner moving on to the general election to compete for the seat being vacated by the retiring Jay Fisette.

Fallon Explains Campaign-Finance Reporting Quirk: It did seem a little odd – a $40,000-plus in-kind donation from Peter Fallon to his own campaign for Arlington County Board – but turns out, there’s a simple explanation.

Fallon, one of four Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in May caucus voting, was queried at a recent candidate forum about his most recent campaignfinance report, which included a $41,100 donation from himself as an in-kind gift.

Turns out most of that was a debt Fallon incurred when he (the person) lent himself (the candidate) funds during his unsuccessful 2015 County Board previous campaign.

Fallon’s explanation for why it showed up on his current financial report? “I needed to write off the debt,” Fallon said, and followed rules of the Virginia Department of Elections on doing so.

“That’s how state law requires it to be reported,” he said at an April 19 debate sponsored by Arlington Young Democrats. It will remain on his 2017 campaign filings even though it related to the campaign.

Fallon finished third behind Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey in the six-

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way Democratic County Board primary in 2015. Cristol and Dorsey ended up winning the two seats on the general-election ballot later that year.

In 2017, Fallon is in the running against Vivek Patil, Erik Gutshall and Kim Klingler for the party’s nomination to succeed County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, who is retiring. Democrats will pick their nominee in caucus voting set for May 9, 11 and 13.

County GOP to Set Details for Nomination Process: The Arlington County Republican Committee this week is slated to decide on the date, time and location for a mass meeting to select a County Board nominee and a School Board endorsee.

GOP rank-and-file are slated to approve the “official call” required to hold the selection event at the committee’s April 26 monthly meeting, with the details of time and place to be filled in then.

So far, no Republicans have announced plans to seek the party’s nomination for the County Board seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jay Fisette, and no contenders have stepped forward to seek the Republican endorsement for the School Board seat of James Lander. (State law prohibits political parties from nominating School Board candidates, but allows for the endorsement of candidates.)

All political parties must have their slates in place by mid-June. County Democrats are choosing their County Board nominee and School Board endorsee in caucus voting to be held in mid-May. Independents also must meet requirements by mid-June to qualify for the ballot.

Perriello to Be Spotlighted at Monthly Democratic Breakfast SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello will be the featured guest at the Arlington County Democratic C o m m i t t e e ’s POLITICAL monthly breakPOTPOURRI fast, to be held on Saturday, May 6 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington.

Perriello is facing off against Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in the June 13 Democratic primary, with the winner moving on to the Nov. 7 general election.

Attendees should bring cash for a communal check. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtondemocrats. org.

Rep. Brat Featured at GOP FundRaiser: The Arlington County Republican Committee’s spring fund-raiser will feature an appearance by U.S. Rep. Dave Brat.

Brat was elected to Congress representing Virginia’s 7th District in 2014, after defeating then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a primary earlier that year.

He easily won re-election in 2016.

The event will be held on May 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a private residence. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtongop.org.

Latino Groups to Look at 2017 General Assembly Session: The Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations will host a 2017 legislative wrap-up on Thursday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd.

The event will feature a discussion by legislators and activists, detailing successes and failures during the 2017 General Assembly session.

Lunch will be served during the event, organizers said.

For information and to register, see the Web site at www.vacolao.org.

March to Shine Spotlight on Immigration: Groups protesting the Trump administration’s immigration policies will march from Courthouse Plaza in Arlington to the White House on Monday, May 1.

The May First Coalition aims to “remind the administration that Virginians cherish our rich immigrant history, and insist that our country and communities remain welcoming and respectful of all who make our great country their home,” organizers said.

The event is slated to kick off at 1:30 p.m. at 2100 Clarendon Blvd., and travel 3.4 miles to the White House.

For information, see the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations’ Web site at www.vacolao.org.

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Highs & Lows THUMB UP: To Arlington’s ongoing participation in the statewide Model General Assembly program, sponsored by the Virginia YMCA. A contingent of more than 70 Arlington students, from all its high schools, descended on Richmond earlier in the spring to join a total of 550 youth from across the commonwealth in the leadershiptraining program.

Arlington was a late bloomer, as the Model General Assembly had been in place for more than 60 years before the first local contingent (from the Arlington Career Center) made its way to the state capital.

But now, not only is Arlington’s representation large, but local

students frequently are achieving leadership roles.

Given that the Arlington cohort has the chance to interact with students from every nook and cranny of Virginia, they are learning a valuable lesson often lost to students (and adults) in the local area: Not everybody thinks alike, and differences of opinion are to be embraced, not ridiculed.

THUMBS DOWN: To those who are using the (legal) proliferation of campaign signs on medians as a pretext to place (illegal) signage there.

It happens in both the spring and the fall most years. Whenever the timetable allows Arlington candidates to put their signs in the

medians, there are others – from businesses, schools, civic associations, religious organizations, etc.

– who, whether because they’re ignorant of the rules or just choose to flout them, toss their own signage in public rights-of-way.

The county ordinance could not be more clear: Commercial signage (and yes, school groups and the like, this means you) can be put up over weekends in medians, but not during the weekdays. It’s always seemed a fair compromise.

We all know that the Arlington government loves to enforce rules, from parking restrictions to housing codes. We’d hope that it is equally aggressive in enforcing on the signage front as spring election season heats up.

County, Developers to Blame for Parking Woes Editor: The April 20 article about residentialparking rules and another article about the County Board considering reducing the number of parking spaces required at new high-rises together highlight a continuing and growing problem in the county.

For several years, the County Board has followed a clear path that has made parking in residential areas a serious concern for the residents of Arlington.

Because of the board’s strong anti-car fetish, it has pitted residents of singlefamily homes against residents of apartment and townhouse complexes. Very often, the residents of the complexes are pitted against each other.

While it is commendable to encourage walking and biking, it is rather arrogant of the County Board to do so by seriously inconveniencing those in the county who either prefer to or need to

use cars. Parking near one’s home should not need to be a constant challenge and generator of fear and concern.

Many of the newer complexes in the county are occupied by young adults, often unrelated housemates, who have found that communal living allows them to live in Arlington. And, frequently, each of these occupants has his or her own vehicle. Also, many residents of Arlington’s high-rises have guests who use cars to visit the residents. But when the complex is not required to provide adequate on-site parking, many of those vehicles must be parked on the streets of nearby residential areas.

Unfortunately, it will take years to undo the damage that has been done by the myopic vision of past County Boards, but one can hope that the current board will look to the future and reduce the stress of finding a parking space near ones home, whether it be a

detached house, townhouse or apartment.

There is a simple solution. It can be done by requiring every new or renovated apartment or townhouse complex to provide at least one off-street parking space for every bedroom.

Density is a stressor. This is one area where the current County Board can begin to undo one of the constant and very predictable stressors that Arlingtonians must presently endure.

There is no need to change the zoneparking regulations. Just do not allow the developers’ lobbyists to make parking an even more stressful situation. Simply recognize that people need cars and need to park them near their homes. And require new apartment and townhouse complexes to step up to the plate to reduce the problem.

Mike Green Arlington

Historic Status for Ed Center Could Allow for Expansion Editor: As the public discussion concerning historic designation of the Arlington Education Center building adjacent to Washington-Lee High School continues, I want to address a false dichotomy that seems to be developing.

Historic designation and the ability to accommodate more students on the Washington-Lee campus are not mutu-

ally exclusive. Historic designation does not fossilize a building. It does not stop the renovation of the interior or preclude the construction of a sensitive addition.

In Arlington, we regularly renovate the interiors of historic buildings to bring them up to today’s standards. We also regularly add additions to historic buildings that expand their capacity.

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We’ve seen this done with Reed School/ Westover Branch Library, the Arlington Arts Center and, most recently, in the approved plans for Stratford Middle School.

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Ed Center Continued from Page 6 tion to the Education Center that would also work with the existing planetarium.

The surface-parking lot adjacent to both the Ed Center and Planetarium would certainly supply space for such a venture if it was deemed necessary.

It is still very early days for any increased use on the North Quincy Street site. Community discussion continues on which of three sites should accommodate some additional high-school capacity.

APS officials have stated that even with a decision made on a site this year, it would be five years until the facility would be built. If the Quincy Street site would be chosen, then five years is more than enough time for architects to come up with adaptive re-use possibilities for the existing Education Center and design a complementary addition to increase capacity. I suspect this could be done with a budget lower than the $100.8 million we’re spending on the new school at the Wilson site.

I do not propose to keep the entire

YOUR SUBMISSIONS ARE ALWAYS INVITED We love letters to the editor, and you can get yours included for consideration by sending it to us at the Sun Gazette by regular mail, fax or e-mail (contact information can be found on Page 6).

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The middle class appears to be shrinking in Arlington. Every year, it• is becoming more and more difficult to rent or buy in Arlington for middle class• families.

What does that mean for the future• of Arlington? This all comes as County Board recently approved another in-• crease in property taxes and other fees.• Yet another cost-of-living hike, unanimously approved.

• We all must ask ourselves: What kind of Arlington do we want? Do we want• to ensure that Arlington remains a place for middle-class families? Or are we OK• with Arlington becoming a bedroom• community exclusively for the wealthy?

These questions must be asked to, and answered by, our elected County Board members. Yet, I fear this is not their focus.

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Tax Bills to Rise Under Adopted FY18 County Budget SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The owner of a typical Arlington home will have to pony up an additional $300 to help fund the Arlington County government’s $1.2 billion fiscal 2018 budget.

County Board members on April 22 voted to increase the real-estate tax rate from 99.1 cents per $100 assessed value to $1.006 per $100, a move that will allow the government to fully fund the school system’s budget request, provide healthy employee raises and support initiatives ranging from land acquisition to services for immigrants faced with deportation.

The spending package represents “as much of a consensus budget as we can [get],” said County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, who is wrapping his 20th and final budget season since being elected in 1997.

The spending plan, Fisette said, is “a budget that accomplishes many of the goals we have.”

For Arlington homeowners, there will be a double whammy of the higher tax rate and higher average assessments. For the owner of a property assessed last year at $700,000 and whose assessment rose the countywide average of 2.9 percent, 2017’s real-estate tax bill of $7,246 will be up from $6,937 a year ago.

But it could have gone higher: Ear-

lier in the budget season, County Board members had advertised a 2-cent increase in the tax rate. That set the maximum increase the board could impose, although board members voted for a rate lower than that cap.

Every penny increase on the tax rate brings in about $7 million to county-government coffers, and adds $70 to the tax bill of the owner of the typical $700,000 home.

(The tax-and-fee burden on homeowners will rise further with a planned increase in the residential utility tax, which county officials say currently is the lowest in the region.)

While lower than the advertised rate, the increase rebuffs the recommendation of the Arlington County Civic Federation, whose members in a lopsided vote during budget season called for no change to the existing rate. Civic Federation delegates said the county government would be able to fund all of the requests of Schwartz by using funds left over from previous years.

Tim Wise, president of the Arlington County Taxpayers Association, said everincreasing tax bills are the result of local leaders unwilling to make tough, but needed, choices about priorities.

“It’s disappointing that the [County] Board finds it easier to add to the taxpayers’ burden instead of doing the hard

work of making local government more efficient, effective and economical,” Wise said.

The county school system was both a winner and loser in the budget sweepstakes: School officials got all the funding they were seeking, but some of it came in the form of one-time funds, rather than being ongoing funding.

“We’ll have to come back with some slight adjustments,” said Superintendent Patrick Murphy, before the School Board approves its $616 million fiscal spending plan on May 4.

County Board funding represents about 80 percent of the total school-system revenue each year. Despite not getting the funding exactly the way they were hoping to, “we’re very grateful” for the County Board’s support, School Board Chairman Nancy Van Doren said.

The overall county budget includes $4 million socked away for future land purchases, along with a significant increase in funding for the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization. It adds several staff positions in an effort to improve streetlighting across the county, but not as many new slots for that effort as County Manager Mark Schwartz sought.

The revised budget also eliminates a proposed ethics-officer position planned for the county attorney’s office, and would kill off the “pop-up library” concept at

the end of the year.

Additional funding was added for Doorways for Women and Families and the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).

Charles Meng, executive director of AFAC, said his group had sought additional funds to meet the needs of the nearly 2,500 families provided with food support each week.

“Our numbers have never been higher and are expected to increase significantly,” Meng said. “We are grateful for the [County] Board’s recognition of the need at AFAC and the support it shows for the least fortunate in our community.”

County Board members also OK’d $100,000 to support immigrants threatened with deportation under what is expected to be stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

While the county government’s budget begins at the start of the fiscal year in July, real-estate tax rates are retroactive to the start of the calendar year, and are payable in two installments in June and October.

Once the rate is set on Saturday, the county treasurer’s office can begin prepping tax bills for distribution.

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Decision Day Gets Closer for Governor on Towing Issue

Governor Has Until May 5 to Decide Whether to Sign or Veto Measure Tying Co. Board’s Hands SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington County Board members will know soon enough whether their towing policy will be COUNTY gutted at the state level.

NOTES Gov. McAuliffe has until May 5 to take final action on a bill that removes the power of localities in Northern Virginia to require a “second signature” for towing vehicles off commercial property. The measure is targeted at the County Board’s action last December requiring authorization from property owners for each individual tow, a move that was fiercely opposed by the towing industry and local business community.

Legislation patroned by Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) to prohibit Northern Virginia localities from imposing a second-signature requirement passed both houses of the legislature during the 2017 session.

McAuliffe then amended the measure to remove the prohibition, but the House of Delegates rejected the recommendation, sending the bill back to the governor.

McAuliffe can now either sign the bill (with the prohibition of second signatures intact) or veto it. Because the legislature is out of session, lawmakers would not have

the ability to try to override a veto.

In enacting the second-signature requirement on a 5-0 vote last December, County Board members delayed the effective date of the measure to July 2017 in an effort to give property owners, the towing industry and civic activists a chance to reach consensus and recommend any potential revisions.

Instead, opponents of the measure headed to the legislature, which, under the so-called Dillon Rule, has the power to override local-government decisionmaking.

New App Aims to Make Library Experience Easier for Phone Users: The Arlington County library system has debuted a mobile app designed to put library services at the fingertips of iPhone and Android users.

The effort is designed to make the library system’s online presence more convenient to those accessing information via smartphone. According to library officials, 38 percent of visits to the site now come from a mobile device.

“The app will make it easy for patrons to connect with the library,” library director Diane Kresh said. “It’s like carrying it in your pocket.”

Users can search the catalog, manage their accounts, reserve meeting rooms and access library information and operating

hours via the app. They also can browse featured events, news and popular book lists.

The app is free and can be found by searching “Arlington Public Library” via Apple or Google Play, depending on device.

The library app, developed by the county’s Department of Technology Services in partnership with the library system, is the second app developed by the county government.

Local Foundation Helps to Fund Conversion of Baseball Field to Synthetic Turf: A local foundation will chip in about 13 percent of the cost to add synthetic turf to the Gunston Park baseball/ softball field.

The $180,000 donation will come from the Arlington Sports Foundation. It will be matched by $190,000 from the county government’s Diamond Field Fund, using moneys collected by assessments on players and teams using the county’s public baseball/softball fields.

The remainder of the $1.43 million project will be supported by funding approved by voters in a 2014 park-bond referendum.

In addition to replacing the turf field with synthetic, the project also includes improved lighting, stormwater mitigation and site furnishings.

The Arlington Sports Foundation was founded in 2009, and aims to provide additional opportunities for local youth to play sports.

County Board Members Make Appointments: County Board members recently made the following appointments to local boards and commissions: Cyndy Schneider and Martha Wilson were appointed to the Commission on Aging. Rebecca Wilhelm was appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women. Michael Mesmer was appointed to the Environment & Energy Conservation Commission.

Patrick South and Denise Haskins were appointed to the Information Technology Advisory Commission. Zachary Hester was appointed to the Transportation Commission. James Schroll was designated chairman of the Public Facilities Review Commission.

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Attorney and civic leader John Milliken and former Arlington Chamber of Commerce president Rich Doud will be enshrined in the Arlington Business Hall of Fame during a May 2 ceremony.

Milliken, long an attorney with Venable LLC, has enjoyed a long civic career including service on the County Board, Virginia Port Authority board of directors and as VirRich Doud ginia Secretary of Transportation. He also has been called on to lead a number of civic-engagement efforts in Arlington through the years, including a recent study of public-facilities needs in the county.

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As an interviewer of children after accusations of abuse or neglect, “her work is the foundation for the investigations, prosecutions and protections that may follow,” SCAN officials said. “It’s also quite often the first step in healing for children and families involved in the trauma.”

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“We frequently fall in love with a music through its music,” Franklin said. “It can make emotional statements that a script simply cannot.”

The programs will be preceded by a happy hour each evening at 6 p.m.

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PRIVATE-SCHOOL FAIR IN THE WORKS:

Mothers of North Arlington (MONA) will host a private-school fair on Wednesday, May 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Congressional School, 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road in Falls Church.

The event will feature dozens of schools scheduled to participate, offering programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The event is free, but registration is requested. Students in fifth grade and above are invited to take part with their parents.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF SO. ARLINGTON CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY: The Ki-

wanis Club of South Arlington will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a social and live auction on Friday, April 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lyon Park Community Center, 414 North Fillmore St. Tickets are $25, with raffle tickets also available. Proceeds will support local charities supporting children.

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PHOTOS FROM YORKTOWN PERFORMANCES ON DISPLAY: Photographs tak-

en during Yorktown High School’s oneperson-show festivals will be on display through May 7 at Cassatt’s Kiwi Café, 4536 Lee Highway.

The photos were taken by Jim Coates, chronicling performances by Yorktown Theatre IV students.

The week of April 24-30, a portion of proceeds from luncheon and dinner checks will be donated to the theater program if patrons mention Yorktown’s theater department to their servers.

CHURCH TO HOST CONCERT: The Red Bird Mission Youth Choir and the Cardinal Singers will present a concert of sacred music, drama and dulcimer on Sunday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at Clarendon United Methodist Church 606 North Irving St. The community is invited; a pot-luck dinner will precede the concert at 6 p.m.

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Arlington Notes II Gerard Creedon, formerly pastor at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, recently was presented with the Della Strada Award, the highest honor bestowed by the D.C. regional council of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.

Named after Santa Maria Della Strada, the church St. Ignatius and early Jesuits obtained to serve the urban poor in Rome, the award is presented each year to local leaders who support the mission of community service and social justice.

Father Creedon, who currently serves as pastor at Holy Family Parish in Dale City, is one of two recipients of the award this year. William Whitaker, the founding president of the Washington Jesuit Academy, also was honored in the April 23 awards ceremony.

“Father Gerry and Mr. Whitaker have – without a doubt – made the world a better place,” said Mary McGinnity, executive director of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.

“Their work is endlessly inspiring.”

Igantian Volunteer Corps participants pledge two days of service per week for a 10-month period at local non-profit organizations. For information on the effort, see the Web site at www.ivcusa.org.

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When she isn’t traveling the nooks and crannies of the country, Tapley-Olson and her husband split their time between Arlington and Maine.

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Nguyen’s newest fiction work, “The Refugees,” is a collection of stories giving voice to those leaving one country for another.

The discussion is part of the “Arlington Reads” series, sponsored in part by Friends of the Arlington Public Library.

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COMMUNITY GATHERING SLATED: “Arlington Palooza,” a free community event sponsored by the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation, will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alcova Heights Park.

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Construction Brings Choices for Performance Troupes

Thomas Jefferson Theatre Will Stay Open as School Is Built, But Large Parking Lot to Disappear SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Construction of a new elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School will impact a number of Arlington performing-arts troupes, which now face a daunting choice: Relocate to other venues during the two-year building process, or try to find a way to carry on despite the loss of adjacent parking.

“It’s not an easy task for us, or any of the other organizations,” said Meghann Peterlin, board president of the Arlington Players, which has spent 43 of the last 44 years putting on three shows each season at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, where currently it is wrapping up its 201617 season with the musical “She Loves Me.” Arlington County Board members on April 22 approved the required permits allowing for construction of the 725-seat elementary school and an adjoining parking garage on land that now provides 214 surface parking spaces next to the theater on South Old Glebe Road. Once the construction project starts, the theater will remain available for use, but the parking area will be off limits.

Besides the Arlington Players, Thomas Jefferson hosts performances by Ballet Nova, the Potomac Harmony Chorus,

Opera Nova and a scattering of other troupes throughout the year.

“If you move them . . . they will see a loss in audience,” predicted County Board Chairman Jay Fisette. “They rely on identity of where people associate them with.

You move, and that’s a cut, a hurt to your organization.”

The county school system has a number of venues that would work for some of the troupes, including theaters that are part of Kenmore and Gunston middle schools and at the county’s three main high schools. County and school officials have pledged to work together to provide options to impacted performing-arts troupes.

“This requires some give and take on the part of all parties,” said County Board Vice Chairman Katie Cristol, who formulated a policy proposal adopted at the April 22 meeting, designed to guide efforts between the county government, school system and impacted organizations.

As for moving to other school-based theaters? “It’s not optimal for either party,” County Manager Mark Schwartz said, because the schools already use them extensively. But John Chadwick, chief of facilities for the county school system, said school leaders will do their part.

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Hans Dettmar starred in the Arlington Players’ 2016-17 season-opening production of PHOTO BY PETER HILL “Man of La Mancha.”

out,” he said.

The ball remains in the court of impacted troupes; they can stay at Thomas Jefferson if they can work through parking issues. Cristol threw cold water on one idea – running shuttle buses from Ballston Public Parking Garage before and after shows – as “a non-starter” from the perspective of some of the troupes.

But, necessity being the mother of invention, some of the impacted arts organizations may try to stick it out, at least for the time being.

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Peterlin pointed to the yearlong closure of the Thomas Jefferson theater after structural issues emerged in the wake of the August 2011 Louisa County earthquake, which rattled the local region.

Groups like the Arlington Players were shuffled from venue to venue on a spaceavailable basis, and “we’re [only] just now recovering,” Peterlin said.

Fisette said the final decision on staying or moving for the next two years would rest with the individual organizations. Either way, “we will help do what we can to make it work,” he said.

The new elementary school and adjacent parking garage are expected to be completed by September 2019, according to the school system’s timetable.

Meanwhile, Arlington government officials also are planning to close the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, which currently plays host to the National Chamber Ensemble and some other occasional performances. Fisette promised support for organizations affected by that planned closure, as well.

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‘Les Misérables’: TJ Thespians Mesmerize on Stage ERIN ERGUN Tuscarora High School

As the lights dim, a line of weary men emerges, and their moans of agony surface above the powerful pit orchestra.

With perfect syn‘CAPPIES’ chronization and exdepicting REVIEW pressions their torment and suffering, they heave their arms above their heads to perform the slavish duties, while the stoic officers march by.

This powerful opening number sets the mood of revolution and camaraderie for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology’s performance of “Les Misérables.”

Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Mis tells of the June Revolution in 19thcentury France and with Claude-Michel Schönberg’s composition, the world-renowned musical became the fifth longestrunning musical on Broadway.

The story follows the journey of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, and his adopted daughter Cosette as they search for a better life and meet countless characters along their way. Valjean has a remarkable transition as he learns the importance of charity and compassion, leaving behind his brutish and brash past.

As the central character, Matthew Heninger portrayed Valjean’s powerful emotional and physical strength, fully

embracing the raw emotions that created the tension between himself and his foil, Javert.

Jeb Berger, as Javert, also perfectly executed the authoritative and stoic nature of his character who opposed prisoner 24601. Both Heninger and Berger not only encompassed their characters’ emotional nuances, but also presented dynamic vocals with ease.

Supporting characters also executed their roles with passionate and enthusiastic delivery.

Olivia Johansson, as Fantine, created a mesmerizing character that one could not help but feel sympathetic for in both her iconic number, “I Dreamed a Dream,” and her death scene. Eponine (Kristen Myers) also showcased a wide array of emotions as she endured the heartbreak of seeing her love, Marius, fall for Cosette. Olympia Hatzilambrou, as Cosette, also wowed the audience with her mellifluous voice and grace in each of her songs. Timmy Chan (Marius) created a lovable character and showed exceptional chemistry between himself and both Cosette and Eponine.

Perhaps the greatest aspect of this show was the strength in the ensemble.

The prostitutes in “Lovely Ladies” and customers in “Master of the House” kept the otherwise heavy plot filled with high energy and robust vocals. The greedy Thenardier duo (Joshua Mutterperl and Juliana Gruver) made a dynamic pair, with

Olympia Hatzilambrou, Timmy Chan, Louise Hicks, Matt Heninger and Kristen Myers perform in the Thomas Jefferson production of “Les Misérables.”

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endless spirit and eccentric physicality adding a unique element to the show.

Overall, both the leads and the ensemble members did a fantastic job scene after scene, leaving the audience with an assortment of emotions.

The excellence of the stage manager and crew also contributed to the show’s success, with smooth transitions of large and intricate set pieces. Furthermore, the design of the set seamlessly transitioned throughout the show, creating a new atmosphere for each of the many scene changes.

The historical accuracy and attention

to detail made the costumes eye-catching, especially the gorgeous detail in each of Cosette’s gowns. Additionally, the creation and usage of props, especially reloading the muskets in the battle scenes, perfectly reflected the time period.

The student pit orchestra was also impressive, due to the well-balanced level with the actors and challenging music.

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Grab your basket of goodies, your magic beans and your enchanted slippers – it’s time to venture “Into the Woods” with the cast and crew ‘CAPPIES’ of Bishop O’Connell School.

REVIEW HighWith a book written by James Lapine and music and lyrics composed by Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods” combines the original story of a childless baker and his wife with classic fairy tales such as “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel” and “Little Red Riding Hood,” turning “happily ever after” on its head through the central theme of wishes and their unforeseen consequences.

A bold pick for a high-school cast, the show has become a classic of the genre, winning five Tony Awards since its original run and being adapted for the small and big screens in 1991 and 2014, respectively.

The students of Bishop O’Connell have crafted an impressive performance, presenting a show that brings well-known stories to life with an inventive twist.

Maintaining energy and pace despite notoriously daunting music, the “Into the Woods” cast made certain that the audience was held under their spell until the show’s end.

Daniel Herrarias and Elise Welsh made a charming leading duo as the baker and his wife, displaying prowess individually and combining to form a strong collaborative dynamic. In their giddy duet “It Takes Two,” the couple radiated tenderness and joy, discovering together how their adventures in the woods had rekindled the flame between them.

Welsh later stood out in solo number “Moment in the Woods,” commanding the stage with presence and vocals.

The ensemble-based story line of “Into the Woods” demands a diverse cast of supporting characters, and the students of Bishop O’Connell did not disappoint.

As the Witch, Jessica Gliot charmed the audience, wowing in numbers such as “The Last Midnight.” Campbell Hodges was sprightly and chipper as Little Red Riding Hood, coming of age with skill throughout her time on stage. Jeffrey Hales’ role as the Mysterious Man brought laughs with physical characterization and comedic expertise, acting as a focal point of comedic relief.

An immersive woodland set, created

by Jessica Gliot, Conor Maguire, Eleanor Vaughn and Matthew Atienza, formed powerful stage pictures and ensured that the show’s fairy tale world came to life.

Detailed costumes, such as a Cinderella ball gown inlaid with Swarovski crystals, created an onstage aura of dreamlike

Paul Bean, Emma Powers, Campbell Hodges, Daniel Herrarias and Jessica Gliot perform in Bishop O’Connell High School’s production of “Into the Woods.”

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As the company came together for the Act II finalé, the audience was truly reminded that even on the most fantastic of journeys, no one is alone.

Bishop O’Connell’s bright performance of “Into the Woods” was impressive and energetic, a commendable presentation of

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Confidence of U.S. Builders Declines but Remains Solid Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes remained solid in April, falling three points to a level of 68 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) after an unusually high March reading.

“Even with this month’s modest drop, builder confidence is on very firm ground, and builders are reporting strong interest among potential home buyers,” said NAHB chairman Granger MacDonald, a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas.

“The fact that the HMI measure of current sales conditions has been over 70 for five consecutive months shows that there is continued demand for new construction,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “However, builders [nationally] are facing several challenges, such as hefty regulatory costs and ongoing increases in building material prices.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.”

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Q&A: New High School to Offer Additional Choices The 2017-18 school year will bring the arrival of a new option in local education with the opening of The Sycamore School – a nonprofit, independent secondary school in Arlington.

The inaugural class will include students in grades 6 to 8, eventually growing to 12th grade. Learning will be self-paced, and the school is “a good fit for students who are bright, curious and may not be thriving in their current school environment,” school officials said.

The Sun Gazette recently queried Dr. Karyn Ewart, the founder and head of The Sycamore School, about how the institution will stand out among public and private education in the community.

Questions and answers are below.

One Arlington political leader used to always ask, when tackling an issue, “What problem are we trying to solve?” What problem, or challenge, in current education is The Sycamore School working to rectify?

Too many of our students become academically uninspired and social-emotionally overwhelmed after they enter middle school, where overcrowding, large class sizes and a focus on rote memorization geared toward SOL preparation is the norm.

Our equal emphasis on social/emotional growth, academic development and civic engagement will ignite a love

of learning. Small classes with high-interest learning activities and a personalized, self-paced, experiential learning approach will prevent students from slipping through the cracks like they do at large, overcrowded schools.

How will this school be similar to available options in the local area, and how will it be different?

The Sycamore School approach has some features that are similar to Montessori schooling, such as providing mixedgrade classes where there are opportunities for flexible groupings and peer mentoring. Students and teachers are partners in learning, so teachers serve as a guide and facilitator. We also embrace a whole-child approach, incorporating social and emotional learning into our school day. Our teaching is student-centered, and students have choices of how they work with concepts and demonstrate mastery.

The Sycamore School can implement differentiated instruction where public schools simply cannot, with large class sizes and little time for teachers to build a relationship with each student.

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Transportation Notes REAGAN NATIONAL, DULLES SEE ONGOING STRENGTH: Despite having one

less day to work with than a year before, Northern Virginia’s two major airports saw improved year-over-year passenger numbers in February, according to new figures.

With just under 3 million travelers coming and going at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, passenger totals were up 2.2 percent from February 2016, according to figures reported April 18 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

(Adjusting for the extra day during 2016’s leap-year February, the year-overyear increase is closer to 6 percent.)

At Reagan National, the passenger count of 1,677,560 was up 2.6 percent from a year before. Delta, Southwest and United all posted year-over-year increases due to increased capacity and/or higher load factors; the airport’s dominant carrier, American, had higher load factors but less capacity, leading to a marginal decline in passengers to 838,753 – or 49.998 percent of all passengers at the airport for the month.

At Washington Dulles, the 1,308,646 passengers represented an increase of 1.1 percent from a year before, with dominant United Airlines and second-place Delta each seeing increases. United’s bump up came from a 5.3-percent increase in do-

mestic passengers, offset by a 4.9-percent decline in its international travel.

At the region’s third major air terminal – Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport, operated by the Maryland state government – February’s passenger count of 1,637,020 was up 2.5 percent from a year before.

Nationally, the U.S. airline industry saw enplanements rise 1.8 percent in February, compared to a year before, according to data from the trade group Airlines for America, which represents most major U.S. carriers.

For the first two months of the year, passenger counts were up 8.5 percent at Reagan National and 7.3 percent at Dulles, aided by the presidential inaugural, associated protests and nice weather.

Full data can be found at www.mwaa. com.

‘BUMPING’ HIT RECORD LOW IN 2016:

Americans were less likely to be involuntarily bumped from U.S. flights in 2016 than at any time in recorded history, according to new data.

The federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported April 18 that the bumping rate of 0.62 per 10,000 passengers last year was an improvement from the rate of 0.73 in 2015 and the lowest since the federal government began compiling data in the 1990s.

The previous low was 0.72 per 10,000

passengers, reported in 2002.

In the fourth quarter of 2016, the rate of 0.54 per 10,000 passengers was down from 0.69 a year before.

FARES HEADED HIGHER ON ‘ART’ BUS SYSTEM: It would cost an extra quarter

to ride Arlington Transit (ART) beginning in July, if a proposal headed to the County Board is enacted.

Arlington board members are being asked to raise the adult fare from $1.75 to $2, to align it with upcoming increases in Metrobus charges. The fare would be the same whether paid by cash, token or through use of a SmarTrip card.

The increased charge for ART riders would generate approximately $250,000 in additional revenue annually to the county government, although officials acknowledge that “a possible minor decrease in ridership may occur” because of the fare hike. County officials say ridership declined, though less than 1 percent, after the last fare increase in mid-2014.

The measure, to be considered at a May 20 public hearing, also would raise the cost of a bus ride from $1.25 to $1.50 when transferring from Metrorail service, and would increase the one-way fare for seniors and those with disabilities from 85 cents to $1.

Fares also would rise for Specialized Transit for Arlington Residents (STAR) service, for travelers with disabilities.

Rates, which currently run from $3 to $9 depending on distance, would rise to between $4 and $9.50.

ELEMENTARY-SCHOOLERS TO GET BREAK ON BUS FARES: Arlington offi-

cials plan to fix a quirk that has required children ages 6 to 11 to pay full fare to ride the county’s bus system, when children both older and younger get special deals.

Under current county ordinances, children under 6 ride Arlington Transit (ART) buses for free (accompanied by a paying adult), while children in middle school and high school pay half the regular fare through the iRide initiative.

A proposal headed to the County Board in May would add elementaryschool students, who now must pay full fare, to the ranks of those who can travel for half-price.

“Several parents have asked through a variety of venues why they would pay full fare for their younger children while their older children ride at half fare,” said Steve Yaffe of the Department of Environmental Services in a memo to County Board members.

The revision would take effect July 1, the same day the full one-way fare on the ART system is likely to rise from $1.75 to $2 to keep it in line with fares charged on the Metrobus system. Students would pay $1.

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Police Beat ARMED ROBBERY: n On April 12 at 11:53 p.m., two masked males – one brandishing a firearm – entered a store in the 4900 block of Columbia Pike and demanded cash and merchandise. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle that had been parked nearby.

The suspects are described as black males, one 6 feet tall and the other 5’5” to 5’8”.

The suspect descriptions and manner of the incident seem to match an armed robbery that occurred April 8 at 9:07 p.m. at a business in the 3400 block of Washington Boulevard.

BURGLARY: n On April 17 at 4:04 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of 12th Street South for a report of a residential burglary. Items of value had been taken. n On April 19 at 3:47 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of North Glebe Road in response to an alarm at a busi-

ness.

Police determined that two individuals were inside the building; the suspects fled when officers arrived.

The suspects are described as black males with slim to medium builds.

TRESPASSING: n On April 19 at 1:25 a.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of South Eads Street for a report of two suspicious individuals.

A K9 officer observed the individuals fleeing the scene on foot, and a perimeter was established.

One of the suspects was apprehended, and investigation revealed that at least one vehicle in the vicinity had been tampered with.

The suspect – 19-year-old Daikel Holsey-Stewart of Capitol Heights – was arrested and charged with tampering with auto, trespassing and fugitive from justice.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: n On April 16 at 9:15 a.m., officers responded to the 5200 block of 8th Road South for a report of vehicle tampering.

Four vehicles had sustained damage.

POLICE CHASE LEADS FROM TYSONS TO ARLINGTON: n Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Tysons Urban Team responded April 20 at 3:21 p.m. after receiving a report of a fraudulent transaction at the Apple store in Tysons Corner Center. A man in the store presented what employees believed to be fraudulent identification, police said.

The suspect left and got into a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, where another suspect was waiting inside, and they drove off, authorities said. Officers located the car near Leesburg Pike and Interstate 66 and initiated a traffic stop.

The suspects did not pull over, and a pursuit began.

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The chase ended in Arlington County near North Sycamore Street and 22nd Street North, when the driver crashed into a fire hydrant.

The driver fled from the car on foot.

He was described as black, between 20 and 25 years old, about 6 feet tall and 180 to 200 pounds.

Police took the passenger, James White Jr., into custody at the scene and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with attempted larceny by false pretense and possession of fictitious identification.

During the pursuit, the suspects’ vehicle struck a car on the roadway; no one required medical attention, police said.

Items are compiled from reports issued by the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Sheriff’s Office and other public-safety agencies across Northern Virginia.

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Family of Late Ann Broder Receives Legislative Kudos The family of the late Ann Broder was on hand at the Arlington Committee of 100 meeting on April 12 to formally receive honors the former School Board member was given by the General Assembly earlier this year.

Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) presented the family with a memorial resolution

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cultivating effective time management, so that in high school and beyond, students understand how to think independently and take ownership of their learning. We make learning relevant by showing students how to make connections across content areas, to the real world. We also help students develop 21st-century skills, such as technology and financial literacy and global awareness.

Put yourself in the shoes of a student: What are the biggest challenges facing young people in their daily lives these days, and what role do educational institutions have in addressing them?

Students are stressed out, experiencing anxiety at younger ages, and burning out during formative years that should be filled with curiosity and academic exploration. The current educational climate

honoring Broder, who died last September at age 87.

“The Arlington community lost a very important member of our county,” Hope said in presenting the resolution, which passed both houses of the legislature without opposition.

Ann Broder, who moved to Arling-

ton in 1955 with her husband, journalist David Broder, was active in local politics and civic life – playing major roles with Arlingtonians for a Better County, the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, Arlington Arts Center and Arlington County Democratic Committee. She served two terms on the School Board,

which then was an appointed position, and was chairman in 1975-76 and 197980.

Ann Broder’s grandson, Dan, accepted the award for the family, noting that she was “a treasured family member.”

“How much she enjoyed being engaged in civic affairs,” Dan Broder noted.

is too focused on college prep, starting at a very young age, versus letting children be children and keeping learning creative, engaging and playful.

Our current educational community focuses on high achievement and perfectionism versus encouraging students to go outside their comfort zone and feel comfortable making mistakes. The result is, too many students are risk-averse and afraid to challenge themselves. Grit, perseverance and resiliency are traits we need to cultivate in our youth.

While most schools focus on academics, many students are facing challenges that are non-academic, such as bullying, social isolation and unhealthy peer pressure. Providing social and emotional tools and supports can help students be more available for learning.

In Northern Virginia, we’re seeing a high prevalence of teen drug and alcohol abuse. This may be a direct result of teens’ feeling the need to escape from the extreme pressure they feel to perform at a high level in all areas – academics,

sports, music, theater, etc. We believe that students can still achieve at a high level without being in a pressure-cooker environment, which would result in improved mental health and happier students making better choices.

dents, versus which students they serve?

How do we update our teaching standards to reflect what our students need to learn to be competitive in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce? Many students are leaving high school not prepared for college and employment.

How do we retain and attract highquality teachers versus driving them away? Many veteran teachers feel stifled by current teaching standards that impose scripted teaching and don’t give teachers the freedom to teach creatively.

How can we support private schools without taking away from public-school funding? Could private schools be possible laboratories for individualized instruction and educational experimentation? If so, should the federal government, through grants or other means, enable such schools to accommodate economically disadvantaged students?

Should the federal government offer incentives for private companies to partner with schools in order to provide reallife training and experiences?

President Trump’s selection for secretary of education has led to a renewed discussion of the role of the government in education, as well as to discussion of broader issues of education. Were you able to wave a magic wand, on what topics would you like that discussion to center?

We all benefit from an educated populace, so how will the government support and elevate our public schools to ensure that we’re providing high-quality education to all our youth, regardless of where they live and their economic status?

How do we accurately measure the quality of our schools? The proficiencyvs.-growth debate brings into question the effectiveness of our current proficiencybased standards. Shouldn’t schools be judged based on how well they serve stu-

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Fire Officials Unveil Tool ARLINGTON’S in Their Effort to Combat REALTOR® Hazardous-Materials Events What Others Say...

A hand-held device manufactured

by Thermo Fisher Scientic is now giving Arlington fire personnel an additional tool to quickly determine if an unknown substance poses a danger to the community or is of a more benign composition. The machine recently was unveiled to Arlington’s Local Emergency Planning Committee.

It may look like a portable video game straight out of the 1990s, but Arlington fire officials say it gives them a major leg up in confronting hazardous-materials situations.

Using federal grant funds, the county government has acquired a Gemini handheld chemical-identification system. Designed by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the machine is designed to allow for quick identification of unknown solids and liquids by the military and first-responders.

“Tools like this are invaluable,” said Deputy Fire Chief John Snider, who showed off the equipment at the annual meeting of the county government’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on April 19.

“It’s fast, it’s very simple – it’s easy to use,” Snider said as he showed how the system analyzed a white power – which turned out to be harmless crushed AlkaSeltzer – then used laser technology to scan and determine the components of an unknown liquid.

The device, which county officials say retails for about $90,000, has been on the market for about two years.

“Ten years ago, this level of analytical rigor and specificity was only possible inside a lab – with instruments that were far from portable,” said Maura Fitzpatrick, senior director for portable analytical instruments at Thermo Fisher Scientific, when the equipment debuted in 2015.

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“Things can get ramped up really quick,” he said. “Even the most simple call can be time-consuming.”

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is a sub-group of the county government’s Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission. The annual meeting of the LEPC, mandated by law, gives county officials a chance to review the past year’s hazardous-materials incidents with committee members, and explain regional strategies for dealing with hazardous-materials situations, whether accidental or intentional.

The annual meeting “helps everyone understand what you do,” committee chair Steve Holl told fire officials.

Arlington has two hazmat-response

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Arlington’s hazmat units are designated by the state government to provide regional responses. But the need to dispatch crews to communities across the broader Northern Virginia area has lessened in recent years, since most local governments now how their own hazmat units embedded in public-safety agencies.

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Environmentalists Promise Climate-Change Advocacy BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

It’s been 11 years since former Vice President Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” drew widespread attention to climate changes sweeping the globe.

Debate still rages on whether, or how much of, the impact has been caused by human activity, but six area environmental activists are determined to keep the issue front-and-center in the public’s mind.

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(Information on the proposals, and a link to provide feedback, can be found at www.apsva.us/engage.)

Each of the three potential sites offers both opportunities and challenges. The one raising the most community concerns appears to be the concept of putting a new school adjacent to Kenmore Middle School and Carlin Springs Elementary School in the Glencarlyn neighborhood.

Peter Olivere, a resident of Glencarlyn, used the April 22 County Board meeting to voice concerns about the impact of the school on traffic along South Carlin Springs Road.

“We’re at a tipping point,” said Vienna resident Elisabeth Schuler, who was among local activists who underwent Climate Reality Project training for three days in Denver in early March.

The group, founded by Gore, is seeking a global resolution to what its members say is a climate-change crisis.

The local environmentalists received certification and became members of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, which has about 11,000 members in more than 100 countries. The activists said they’re

committed to making large and small actions regarding climate change and will make presentations to groups, if requested.

Reston resident Christina Blocksom shook Gore’s hand at the session and joked she hadn’t washed hers since. The former vice president played an integral role in the training, added Barry Kowalski of Arlington.

The environmental advocates are keen on promoting wind and solar energy, saying the cost of those options has

been plummeting. They are aghast at the Trump administration’s plans to pursue more energy from coal-fired plants.

“Cities and states are leading the way” on renewable energy, but “coal is never coming back,” Schuler said.

Renewable energy also will be a jobcreating force in the future, with the added bonus it will not give employees blacklung disease, a common ailment among coal miners, he said.

“I didn’t realize there were so many solutions,” said Paula Clements of Clifton.

There already is traffic congestion on the road during the morning rush hour between Arlington Boulevard to the north and Columbia Pike to the south, and the addition of a new high school “will undoubtedly create significant, larger backups,” Olivere said.

Earlier, Julie Lee – acting president of the Glencarlyn Citizens Association – said she had “grave concerns” about wedging a new school onto the 32-acre Kenmore site, both due to traffic and having a high school adjacent to an elementary school.

School Board members aim to have a final decision in place by the end of the current school year, part of a timetable that would have the new facility open in 2022.

The final decision, however, will rest with the County Board, since it controls land-use decisions in the community.

County Board members several years ago held up, for nearly a year, the School Board’s request to build an elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School. After a community task force reviewed options and agreed with the school system on the location, County Board members OK’d it.

County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said the county government will consider a host of issues before agreeing to any of the three prospects. But, he suggested, the school system could well get what it asks for.

“These sites are primarily school sites,” Fisette said. “That said, we know there is always coordination with the county.”

But Olivere, a veteran of civic engagement, voiced concern that the county government might step into the process too late.

“If the county waits for the School Board to select a site and publish it before getting involved, the urgency the School Board has created – through its lack of long-range planning – may create an atmosphere which will substantially undermine the county’s ability to deny the [requested] location, even if it is not in the best interest of the community as a whole,” Olivere said.

School leaders long have acknowledged that, with a scarcity of available space and a rising student enrollment, not everyone will come away pleased as decisions on new facilities are made.

“We know we are asking the county to go through a lot of change, and we want to help with that,” Van Doren said. “We are still taking feedback; it really gives us a sense of how the community views the issues we are considering.”

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In an all-Arlington girls high school soccer showdown last week, the unbeaten Yorktown Patriots (7-0-1) blanked the host Wakefield Warriors, 2-0, in non-conference action.

SOCCER ROUNDUP Lauren Flynn and Cadyn Westhoff scored Yorktown’s goals and Peyton Nassetta had two assists, as the Patriots struggled to score against Wakefield’s tightly-packed defense. The shutout was Yorktown’s fifth this season.

Wakefield was winless after the loss until defeating Edison, 1-0, on April 21.

Next, in a key Liberty Conference game on April 21, host Yorktown played the Madison Warhawks (6-1-1, 3-0-1) to a scoreless tie in a showdown for first place. Yorktown entered the game 3-0 in conference play.

Both teams had chances to score, including in two five-minute overtimes, but goalies for each team made key saves. After the two overtimes, the game ended in a tie as is the case in regularseason play.

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Wakefield’s Katie Capitan advances the ball while being defended by Yorktown’s Gillian Schiffer.

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Patriots Win to Get Even With the Generals DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

A pair of juniors supplied the baseball muscle and finesse for the host Yorktown Patriots the night of April 21 in their 6-2 victory over the Washington-Lee Generals in an all-county rivalry game.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP Mixing fastballs and various breaking pitches, Yorktown right-hander Michael Lowen hurled his first high-school complete game in a 106-pitch effort, allowing four hits, no earned runs and striking out five.

With the bat, Patriots’ right fielder and leadoff batter Tanner Wall produced the

big blow with a three-run homer to right center in the second inning to give his team a 5-0 lead.

“I got a nice outside fastball to hit there and I went with the pitch,” Wall said of his initial high-school home run. “The guys in front of me did a good job of getting on base, then I was able to get the big hit. It’s always a goal to beat WashingtonLee.” The teams split two regular-season games, with W-L (6-8, 3-7) winning earlier this season, 11-4.

Both squads had four hits. Number nine batter Steve Dierkes had two of those hits for the Patriots (6-7, 3-6), including an RBI double in Yorktown’s five-run second, and he stole home on a delayed steal

in the fourth for Yorktown’s final run. Ben Koomey had the other hit and Josh Jones had a sacrifice fly.

On the mound, Lowen (2-0) kept the Washington-Lee batters in check, scattering four hits in four different innings.

He said he was determined to finish the game.

“There was no way I wasn’t going back out there in the seventh,” Lowen said. “I had found my rhythm and I was mixing pitches well, and the defene was doing the job.”

The start was just the second for Lowen this season, because he missed time with a concussion. He retired the first six W-L

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This has been occurring for years throughout Northern Virginia. It happened again last week when seven-year Wakefield High School boys basketball assistant Deidrich Gilreath was chosen as the new boys head coach at Annandale High. He is the third assistant under longtime Wakefield head boys hoop coach Tony Bentley to be promoted to a top spot.

The thinking and reasoning for the hires is that coaches who pay their dues and work in winning programs will develop the same once in charge.

It’s a sound hiring philosophy, despite mixed results that follow.

Pat Deegan is one of the winningest head coaches in any high school sport in Virginia. He currently coaches the girls basketball team at Fairfax High, after doing the same at Bishop O’Connell, Madison and Westfield.

He has had scads of assistants hired as head coaches. Two – Kirsten Stone at Madison and Jody Patrick at Flint Hill – have win totals in the hundreds themselves.

Bruce Hanson has been Yorktown High’s head football coach for decades.

One of his former assistants, Wayne Hogwood, was hired three years ago as Wakefield’s top man. The Warriors started winning immediately.

Years ago, O’Connell boys head hoop coach Joe Wootten was a disciple-hire from his legendary father Morgan’s program at DeMatha. Joe now has more than 400 wins, and some of his assistants also have become winning head coaches.

Bentley coached under Bobby Dobson at Washington-Lee. Dobson has hundreds of wins.

Madison baseball coach Mark Gjormand, with nearly 400 victories, has many disciples now as winning skippers. The examples are endless.

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Wakefield Graduate Hired as New South County Coach DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Deidrich Gilreath’s work as an assistant boys basketball coach the last seasons BASKETBALL seven at Wakefield High School paid off earlier this week when he was hired as the head boys coach at Annandale High School.

“I’m more excited right now than anything, because being a head coach is what I’ve wanted to do,” Gilreath said.

“I feel like I am ready. I took every step I needed to take at Wakefield of being an assistant.”

Gilreath, 31, is a 2004 Wakefield graduate where he played two years of varsity basketball under current head coach Tony Bentley, who later hired his former player as an assistant. Gilreath’s jobs on the Wakefield staff were as varsity assistant, then the head freshman coach, and the last two seasons as the head junior-varsity coach.

His junior varsity teams finished with

a 24-3 overall record, including 13-1 this past winter.

Gilreath also has coached AAU basketball during the spring and summer, and helped run Wakefield’s offseason teams.

“Tony is the best and he really helped me get ready for this,” Gilreath said.

At Annandale, Gilreath said his team’s style of play will mirror Wakefield’s of being uptempo on offense with fullcourt pressure on defense.

“We plan to play as fast as possible,

and be physical,” he said.

Gilreath is the third assistant coach under Bentley to become a head boys high school coach in Northern Virginia, joining Angelo Hunt at John Paul the Great and Mike Robinson at South County.

“That shows we are doing things right here,” Bentley said. “Deidrich is excited and we’re excited for him. He is ready and he will do a good job.”

Gilreath hopes to have a full-time faculty position at Annandale.

High School Roundup GIRLS LACROSSE: The Yorktown Patriots (5-5) were defeated by the visiting Oakton Cougars, 18-8, April 20 in a non-conference girls lacrosse match.

Prior to playing Oakton, Yorktown routed the Briar Woods Falcons, 19-8.

Olivia Klein had 10 saves in goal and Sydney Stropes made five.

Against Briar Woods, Laura Crawford had five goals and two assists; Sarah Bloomquist added four goals and two assists; Claire Kuwana had four goals; and Katie Calvo, Emma Hutchinson, Audrey Gilligan and Camille Kuwana scored one each.

Key defensive plays included Crawford and Kuwana with two turnovers and two ground balls each. Claire Kuwana had a turnover and three ground balls. Calvo and Piper O’Donnell had a turnover and two ground balls each and Maddi Reicherter had two ground balls.

The game against Oakton was suspended because of weather with the Cougars leading, 4-2, then later was completed.

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Yorktown plays two more conference games this week, including one against Washington-Lee (5-1-2, 2-1-1). Wash-

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“I hadn’t pitched in a few weeks so my arm will be a little tired,” he said.

Yorktown coach John Skaggs praised the pitcher, explaining that Lowen asked to finish the game.

“He was the key tonight. He pitched very well, looked good and held them down,” Skaggs said. “We did our jobs.”

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tests, then plays a non-league game Saturday, April 29 at La Plata High School in Maryland.

The conference playoffs get started next week.

O’Connell is the No. 1 ranked Division I private-school team in the state and is the defending state and WCAC tournament champions. The state tournament begins May 16.

WAKEFIELD COACHING OPENINGS:

Wakefield High School athletes QuÍhala Pearson, Halil Parks, Tiara Jones, Erik Howard, Summer PHOTO BY NOEL DESKINS Matlack and Lyrin Hatcher sign college letters of intent.

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ceremony for six senior student/athletes who will play college sports during the 2017-18 season.

Playing women’s basketball will be Summer Matlack at West Virginia Wesleyan, Lyrin Hatcher at West Virginia State and QuShala Pearson at Montgomery College.

Halil Parks will play men’s basketball at Notre Dame College in Ohio.

Tiara Jones will be a women’s volleyball player at Northern Virginia Community College.

Erik Howard will play football at University of Virginia Wise.

O’CONNELL SOFTBALL: The undefeat-

ington-Lee blanked Hayfield, 2-0, in conference action April 21. n In boys soccer, the Yorktown Patriots (5-3-1) blanked Wakefield, 5-0, and lost to Madison, 1-0 in games last week.

Jack Woods and Hayden Kickbush each had two goals and one assist against Wakefield and Pius Atubire scored the other goal.

Yorktown and the Washington-Lee

Generals, last season’s two 6A North Region finalist, meet his week in a Liberty Conference game.

Also in boys soccer, WashingtonLee (5-1-2) defeated West Springfield, 3-1, and Hayfield, 6-0, and tied the Lee Lancers, 0-0, in action last week. Washington-Lee is the defending region and state champion. n The Washington-Lee Generals (5-1-2) tied West Springfield, 1-1, and

defeated Hayfield, 2-0, last week in girls games. Ava Singh and Erica Vicente each had a goal against Hayfield. For the season, Colleen Norton and Singh each have three goals and Vicente, Annabel Campbell and Quincy Dowling all have two. Isabella Corry has six assists.

Campbell had the goal against West Springfield and Cayla White made five saves in goal. She made six saves to earn the shutout against Hayfield.

double, Ryan Edelstein doubled and Isaac Bendon and Jake Ruge had singles. Will Stengle was the starting pitcher and took the loss. n In earlier games this week, both at home, Yorktown lost to Madison, 11-0, and Loudoun Valley, 5-1.

Madison scored 10 runs in the fifth inning. Carson Wood and Andrew Simmons had hits for Yorktown.

Against Loudoun Valley, John Merlene had two singles, Russell Edwards doubled, and Simmons, Wall, Lowen and Koomey had singles. Gavin Anderson started and pitched five innings with four

strikeouts.

Washington-Lee lost to the host Langley Saxons, 8-1, earlier this week. Brady had three hits in the loss.

Yorktown had a game against Centreville rained out on April 22. n In the Wakefield Warriors’ 4-2 loss to the Marshall Statesmen this week, Colton Poythress had two hits and Jake Karton and David Baron each had one hit.

Marshall led 4-0. Wakefield’s two runs in the fifth were unearned. Ethan Heckler started and went six innings for Wakefield (5-5, 3-3).

On April 21, Wakefield nipped the

Lee Lancers, 6-5, in a Capitol Conference game behind a seven-hit attack. Heckler had three hits and the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Brody Karton added two hits with an RBI and David Baron had a hit and two RBI. The winning pitcher was Bingham Moloney.

Wakefield had a game scheduled for Monday, April 24 that was postponed because of rain. n The Bishop O’Connell Knights won one game of five at a spring-break tournament in Myrtle Beach. O’Connell returns to regular-season action this week.

ed Bishop O’Connell High School girls softball team climbed two spots in USA Today’s national rankings.

O’Connell (16-0) moved up to No. 4 in the nation in last week’s rankings.

The Knights were on spring break last week and did not play, then had a game on April 22 against Patrick Henry postponed because of weather; and it likely will not be made up.

O’Connell is scheduled to conclude its regular-season schedule this week, weather permitting, with a number of Washington Athletic Conference con-

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High School Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations. Nominees can be for an athlete, coach, administrator or contributor. Athletes are eligible five years after graduation or two years after retirement from other contributing positions. Nominations can be made by anyone. For information, call the W-L athletic department at (703) 228-6207.

Dozen of Arlington Runners Finish Boston Marathon

by JAY JACOB WIND Staff Writer

At the April 17 Boston Marathon, 66 out of 76 runners from Arlington finished the race, including Michael Wardian, who was the county’s top place-getter in 45th in 2:27:35.

Wardian’s time was faster than a year ago by about four minutes, but his place was lower. He was 38th in 2016’s race.

Melissa Divecchia was the first female finisher from Arlington this year, 2002nd in 3:04:51.

Other Arlington finishers are listed below, starting with their place, name, gender and age, and time.

149 Marty Mccormick, M 36, 2:38:24; 283 Dustin Whitlow, M 30, 2:43:47; 306 Kenny Rayner, M 26, 2:44:16; 348 Ian Blackwell, M 30, 2:45:25; 430 William Adams, M 33, 2:47:15; 720 Jonathan

Finer, M 28, 2:52:27; 862 Mario Garcia, M 31, 2:54:25; 1165 Jacob Gilden, M 28, 2:57:51; 1729 Marshall Martin, M 31, 3:02:37; 2002 Melissa Divecchia, F 26, 3:04:51; 2023 Justin Mccarthy, M 35, 3:04:57; 2231 Erica Stoltenberg, F 29, 3:06:30; 2569 Bradley Smith, M 41, 3:08:48; 3534 Adam Pearlman, M 37, 3:14:15; 4287 Scott O’Neil, M 23, 3:18:13; 4498 Sonja Hinish, F 31, 3:19:16; 4537 Sean Laffey, M 27, 3:19:27; 4919 Jeffrey Pasqual, M 35, 3:21:15; 5018 Reynolds Wilson, M 45, 3:21:43; 5477 Brian Danza, M 36, 3:23:54; 6104 Rachel Penney, F 26, 3:26:24; 6498 Andrew Scott, M 30, 3:27:56.

Also, 6640 Michael Pryce-Jones, M 39, 3:28:28; 6814 Matt Maccaroni, M 43, 3:29:08; 7803 Jennifer Bell, F 45, 3:32:55; 8581 Michael Naff, M 46, 3:35:50; 8986 Katharine Endres, F 30, 3:37:14; 9720 Daryle Lademan, F 46, 3:39:53; 9885

Kristen Vretakis, F 23, 3:40:28; 10014 Dale Galvin, M 46, 3:40:56; 10371 Kelly Buroker, F 35, 3:42:15; 10408 Richard Viola, M 55, 3:42:21; 10572 Julia Taylor, F 45, 3:42:59; 10598 Melissa Hardt, F 40, 3:43:05; 11176 Susan Ashcom, F 51, 3:44:56; 11412 Leslie Kindling, F 44, 3:45:43; 11504 Catherine Burke, F 34, 3:46:01; 12617 Charles Shackelford, M 29, 3:49:39; 12772 Cathy Ahn, F 42, 3:50:11; 13492 Marcia Frazho, F 34, 3:52:42; 13731 Krista Breitzman, F 25, 3:53:26; 14212 Ashley Kraus, F 28, 3:55:02; 14423 Melissa Bishop, F 45, 3:55:48; 14794 Alexis Fairbanks, F 25, 3:57:08; 15120 Scott Foster, M 41, 3:58:13; 17481 Jose Ramos, M 37, 4:09:07; 18416 Katrina Brubaker, F 47, 4:13:54.

In addition, 18427 Emmanuel Quinn, M 43, 4:13:57; 19088 Melinda Gish, F 47, 4:17:38; 19224 Casey Shellenberger,

F 29, 4:18:15; 19317 Yuko Takakusaki, F 49, 4:18:47; 20170 Claire Lewis, F 56, 4:24:08; 20916 Donald Names, M 60, 4:29:23; 21927 Katherine Price, F 23, 4:37:44; 21960 Caryn Ginsberg, F 55, 4:38:06; 22250 Tom Wheeler, M 60, 4:40:47; 22629 Angelie Petersen, F 37, 4:44:54; 22868 Sean Fitzmaurice, M 29, 4:47:19; 22873 Taneen Carvell, F 50, 4:47:22; 23319 Jay Jacob Wind, M 67, 4:52:32; 23342 Jordan Thomas, M 46, 4:52:47; 23410 Lauren Skowera, F 29, 4:53:33; 24202 Melissa Bodeau, F 50, 5:04:25; 24843 Cindy Walls, F 59, 5:16:12; and 26277 Joanna Schmickel, F 55, 6:00:43.

Wind, 67, ran his 32nd Boston Marathon, including 22 in a row. He was the oldest runner from Arlington to finish the race.

In all, 76 runners from Arlington were entered in the race.

of the Bucknell University women’s golf team. At the Patriot League Championship, Larson had a strong finish to tie for 12th overall with a three-round total of 81-79-78–238.

Larson graduates next month with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, then starts her career as an engineer this summer with Clark Construction.

She plans to continue playing golf in women’s amateur tournaments.

with four strikeouts in seven appearances.

College Roundup KYLE DAVIS: Wakefield High School

graduate Kyle Davis had a productive junior season for the Division II men’s basketball team at Ohio Valley University this past winter.

The 6-foot-2 junior guard averaged 13.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game and 31.8 minutes of playing time per contest, playing in 24 games with 23 starts.

He led the team in three-point baskets with 36 and steals with 56, was the second leading scorer and was second in assists with 52. He scored 324 points.

Prior to playing at Ohio Valley, Davis played for two different junior college teams.

“Kyle had a tough road getting to Ohio Valley, but he stuck with it,” said Tony Bentley, Davis’ coach at Wakefield.

MARISA DeFRANCO: Wakefield High

Yorktown graduate Emily Larson recently finished her college golf career playing for the Bucknell University women’s team.

EMILY LARSON: Yorktown High School graduate Emily Larson played her last golf tournament recently as the captain

School graduate Marisa DeFranco is a freshman pitcher and infielder for the women’s softball team at Emerson College in Boston.

Through 17 games, DeFranco had two RBI and nine hits with the bat. On the mound, she had thrown 17 innings

AUDREY BARTZ: Washington-Lee High School graduate Audrey Bartz is a freshman infielder for the women’s softball team at the Coast Guard Academy.

Through 17 games, Bartz had 48 atbats with 12 hits and 11 RBI. Her hits included a double, triple and home run.

ERIN SWEENEY: Bishop O’Connell

High School graduate Erin Sweeney is a member of the Mount St. Mary’s College women’s softball team.

Sweeney is recovering from an injury and isn’t pitching this season, but is playing some in the field and getting some at-bats.

Sweeney helped O’Connell win conference and state championships.

Sports Briefs ARMED FORCES CYCLING CLASSIC:

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by Boeing returns to Arlington on June 10-11.

Previously known as the Air Force Association Cycling Classic, the cycling event is now in its 20th year offering professional and amateur races that challenge riders and benefit members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

“For two decades, the Cycling Classic has paid tribute to the men and women in uniform who serve courageously to protect America at home and around the world,” said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO, and a race participant.

The weekend’s event begins on Saturday, June 10, with the Clarendon Cup. The action continues Sunday, June 11, first with the Challenge Ride, offering a closed course to cycling enthusiasts of all abilities.

The race for the Crystal Cup follows, pitting professional and amateur racers from around the world, in a series of exciting criterium races. Free races for children nine and under also will be held both days, in addition to the lifestyle and sponsor expo.

To register visit www.cyclingclassic. org.

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS: There

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SENIOR SOFTBALL: For fun, fitness

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ARLINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME:

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ACROSS 1. Trattoria staple 6. *The ____ River, Voyageurs National Park 9. Mowgli’s friend Bagheera 13. Grouchy Muppet 14. Simon & Garfunkel, e.g.

15. Echo sounder 16. Doled out cards 17. Singer Yoko 18. Q in PDQ 19. *Home to Devil’s Garden 21. *Every ____-grader gets a free pass 23. Family truck?

24. *____ Royale National Park in Michigan 25. Geological Society of America 28. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 30. Make slightly wet 35. Ice crystals 37. Alice Waters’ “____ Panisse” 39. Apprehensive 40. Deborah Kerr to Yul Brynner’s King Mongkut 41. Skeleton leg part 43. Military no-show 44. Nigerian money 46. Earth’s satellite 47. First queen of Carthage 48. Broadband predecessor 50. Pot contribution 52. Sophomore’s grade 53. Breathe after a race 55. Not in good health 57. *“Into the Wild” park

60. *Oldest national park east of Mississippi 63. Capital of Vietnam 64. British mom 66. Where to steel a kiss?

68. Passion 69. “Farewell” to Birdie 70. Church topper

55+ News

MAY CELEBRATED AS ‘OLDER AMERICANS MONTH’: May is Older Ameri-

cans Month, and will be celebrated with special events at local seniors centers.

SENIOR CENTER COLLECTS SOCKS:

Langston-Brown Senior Center is conducting a month-long collection of new, white socks for homeless men and women during May. Donations will be accepted weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For information, call (703) 228-6300.

TRAVELERS OFF TO VIEW ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: Arlington County

55+ Travel hosts a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob properties in Pennsylvania on Monday, May 1. The cost is $79. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

COUNTRY MUSICIANS TO PERFORM:

The Just Playin’ country musicians will perform on Monday, May 1 at 11:15 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

FOLK-MUSIC HOOTENANNY SET: Lee Senior Center will host a folk-music sing-along on Monday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. For information, call (703) 2280555.

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71. Office furniture 72. Asian capital 73. Alleviated DOWN 1. Pea container 2. On a cruise 3. Harry Potter’s mark 4. Face powder mineral, pl.

5. Head of the Round Table 6. “Without further ____,” pl.

7. *Going-to-the-____ Road in Glacier National Park 8. Hooves, alt. spelling 9. For, in France 10. Gram or pound 11. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound 12. One of Indiana Jones’ quests 15. Cry like a piglet 20. Give the boot 22. Like Methuselah 24. Watercraft with skis 25. *Canyon or Teton 26. Moses’ mountain 27. Embryo sacs 29. Door-stopping wedge 31. *Lake in Nevada desert 32. Small European gull 33. Make a canyon, e.g.

34. Leg cover 36. “Me and ___ and the Dying Girl” 38. *The Virgin River cuts through it 42. Mad hatter’s act 45. Live-in helper 49. Chum 51. Go by 54. Not in my backyard, in text 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Truth alternative 58. Odds and ____ 59. Barnes & Noble reader 60. End of grace 61. Author Murdoch 62. Homesteader’s measure 63. Owned 65. Sailor’s affirmative 67. He had

CURRENT-EVENTS ROUNDTABLERS TO GATHER: A current-events discus-

sion related to local and world news will be held on Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

PARK: The Arlington Walking Club heads to Long Branch Park on Wednesday, May 3 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Lubber Run Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

LOCAL ORCHESTRA SETS OPEN REHEARSAL: An open rehearsal of the

TRAVELERS HEAD TO FLOWER MARKET: Arlington County 55+ Travel

Tom Cunningham Orchestra will be offered on Monday, May 1 at 8 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

hosts a trip to the National Cathedral Flower Market on Friday, May 5. The cost is $6. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

TRAVELERS ARE OFF TO DELAWARE:

WALKERS ARE OFF TO CEMETERY, IWO JIMA MEMORIAL: The Lee Walk-

Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to Fort Delaware State Park in Delaware City, Del., on Wednesday, May 3.

The cost of $33 includes transportation and a ferry ride; participants should bring a picnic lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

SEASONED DANCERS PRESENT FREE SHOW: Jane Franklin Dance’s Forty+

company will present a free performance on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For additional information, call (703) 2280955.

WALKERS AMBLE IN LONG BRANCH

ers of Lee Senior Center will travel to Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Marine War Memorial on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. The cost is $3. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

BALLROOM DANCERS HIT THE DANCE FLOOR: Lee Senior Center hosts a ball-

room dance on Friday, May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call (703) 2280555.

The Sun Gazette runs news of interest for Arlington’s active seniors each week in this spot. We’re happy to provide news that seniors can use!

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

April 27, 1945: n County police are participating in a national effort to check the brakes of all vehicles stopped for traffic infractions. n Arlington residents have donated 15 tons of clothing in a national drive. n A Sun editorial has come out against building dams on the Potomac River in an effort to generate electricity. n The Sun’s editor says Americans should stop whining that Soviets got to take Berlin before U.S. troops arrived.

April 29, 1950: n A drive has started to raise $150,000 for the expansion of St. Mary’s Espiscopal Church on North Glebe Road.

April 30, 1959: n Virginia and D.C. officials have agreed on a fast-track construction timetable for the proposed Three Sisters Bridge. n An area-wide walkout of construction workers could bring work on the Chantilly (Dulles) Airport, CIA headquarters and Arlington courthouse to a halt. n TWA’s hostesses are planning to strike for higher wages. n Tom Sarris’ Steakhouse offers a prime rib meal, with baked potato, onion rings, tossed salad and roll, for $2.50.

April 29-30, 1968: n The Arlington Chamber of Commerce wants the proposed $10.3 million school bond referendum delayed until more hearings can be held on the measure. n The Arlington Salvation Army has dedicated its new community center on South Glebe Road. n WETA will host a five-day “TV auction” to raise funds. n Wakefield’s runners held off O’Connell in action this week.

April 28, 1978: n Up to 70 percent of Virginia’s service stations may close this weekend due to gas shortages, a rate that could rise to 90 percent in Tidewater.

April 29-30, 1986: n The County Board has narrowed the field of School Board candidates to five.

The one selected will succeed retiring board member Margaret Bocek.

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