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ALREADY BACK IN THE GROOVE While most Arlington public-school students saw their summer come to an end with a return to classes this week, students at Barcroft Elementary School – which runs on a modified, year-round calendar – have been back in class since the beginning of August. Above, Sushmita Chowdhury relaxes with a good book during a break in classes. At left, Andrew Banegas Escobar does some work in class. See several slide shows of photos from Barcroft Elementary at www. insidenova.com/news/arlington.

As they gas up the tank for a twomonth sprint to Election Day, Arlington County Democrats may find themselves representing the difference between victory and defeat statewide – and the message the result sends in the first major election of the Donald Trump era. “You are in an enviable position. The nation is watching, history has its eyes on us,” Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez said at the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s annual Labor Day chili cookoff, which drew several hundred to Lyon Park Community Center. Fortified by a vast array of chili options and enjoying a welcome break from traditional late-summer humidity, the party’s rank-and-file enjoyed the political equivalent of a high-school pep rally as they moved into political high gear. “We need you to work harder than ever before. We’ve got to get out there. We’re going to get [victories] by working

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School Board Goes Ahead With Controversial Purchase SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Despite concerns raised by civic leaders over both costs and transparency, Arlington School Board members on Aug. 17 approved purchase of a home adjacent to Glebe Elementary School for use by emergency vehicles. The presidents of both the John M. Langston Citizens Association and the Waycroft Woodlawn Civic Association, neighbors to the school, decried a lack of public involvement prior to the purchase. “This was not a cohesive, inclusive process – it was done while people were on vacation,” said Alexandra Bocian, president of the Langston civic group. “People didn’t have enough time to be engaged or participate.” School staff say purchasing the home at 1721 North Culpeper St. will allow for easier access to the elementary school by emergency vehicles. Currently, the only vehicular access to the school is via an easement from Capital Life Church, which funnels traffic to and from North Glebe Road. “It sounds like we have a done deal,” sighed Sharon Dorsey, president of the Waycroft Woodlawn group, who nonetheless asked board members to hold off on a purchase. “We still have questions; community involvement really hasn’t been applied,” Dorsey said. Superintendent Patrick Murphy apologized for a lack of engagement, but School Board members said there wasn’t much more they could do, since negotiations for the purchase of property must be conducted in private. “We certainly don’t want community members feeling like they’re not being heard,” School Board Chairman Barbara Kanninen said. But, she said, “we need to be realistic about how much proactive communicating we can do.” Two weeks prior to the Aug. 17 vote, the matter was discussed as an information item during a School Board meeting. Many in the neighborhoods first heard about the matter when it was covered in the newspaper. “We had no time to get input from our residents,” Dorsey said. Exactly what concerns about the purchase were held by residents largely were left unanswered; School Board member Reid Goldstein attempted to ask Dorsey and Bocian for more detail, but found himself shushed by Kanninen, who said it wasn’t board policy for a back-and-forth with the public at that point in the meeting. Goldstein earlier had said he was “troubled by the lack of notification and transparency.” Murphy suggested that, in future, school staff could informally notify neighbors when a particular parcel was being considered for purchase. But that brought brushback from board member

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Va. Business Group No Fan of Local Legislators

Organization Declines Endorsement of Dels. Hope, Sullivan, Lopez, Levine SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

They perhaps weren’t holding their collective breath to begin with, but members of the Arlington delegation to the House of Delegates failed to gain support of the National Federation of Independent Business in their reelection bids. The organization on Aug. 23 announced its endorsements in 53 of the 100 delegate races statewide. All 53 went to Republicans. The organization’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on small-business issues. “Our members support the candidates who support small business,” said Nicole Riley, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. “We need legislators who understand the challenges facing Virginia’s job-creators. We need to elect the candidates who oppose higher taxes and support sensible regulations that will enable small businesses to grow and create jobs.” Three members of the Arlington delegation – Patrick Hope (D-47th), Rip Sullivan (D-48th) and Mark Levine (D-45th) – are unopposed for re-election in November. In the 49th District, Democratic incumbent Alfonso Lopez is being challenged by Republican Adam Roosevelt.

The National Federation of Independent Business made no endorsement in the 49th District race. Farm Bureau PAC Endorses in 3 of 4 Local Races: The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s political-action committee has endorsed three members of the Arlington legislative delegation for re-election. Dels. Mark Levine (D-45th), Patrick Hope (D-47th) and Rip Sullivan (D-48th) were among candidates in 94 of the 100 House of Delegates races endorsed by the organization. “The mission of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC is to support candidates who understand the value the agriculture industry brings to the commonwealth and the issues that surround it, whether through their platforms or their voting records in the General Assembly,” said Wayne Pryor, chairman of the PAC’s board of trustees. “We look forward to working with them to help support Virginia’s No. 1 industry.” The organization to date has not issued an endorsement in the 49th District, which features incumbent Democratic Del. Alfonso Lopez being challenged by Republican Adam Roosevelt. Lopez Endorsed by Latino Victory Fund: In an effort to triple current Latino representation in the Virginia General Assembly, the Latino Victory Fund has announced endorsements of three candidates – one incumbent and two newcomers – in House of Delegates races. Among those endorsed was Del. Al-

Del. Alfonso Lopez did not win support of the Virginia Farm Bureau, but has been endorsed by the Latino Victory Fund.

fonso Lopez (D-49th). He was jointed by Elizabeth Guzman, a Democrat running in the 31st District, and Hala Ayala, a Democrat running in the 51st District. The three candidates “represent the best our country has to offer,” said Cristóbal Alex, president of the Latino Victory Fund. “They’re fearless, experienced and deeply committed to improving the lives of all Virginians.” Lopez, who faces Republican Adam Roosevelt in a district that leans heavily Democratic, said he was happy to receive support “in laying the groundwork for increased Latino representation in Richmond.” “There’s no doubt Hala and Elizabeth are committed to improving the lives of Virginia families, and I would welcome the opportunity to fight alongside these remarkable, strong Latinas.” Were Guzman or Ayala (or both) to win office Nov. 7, they would make history as the first Latinas elected to the Virginia legislature.

Local Candidates to Participate in Live-Stream Debates: Candidates in the 49th House District race have been invited to participate in a Sept. 11 televised and live-streamed forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) and Republican challenger Adam Roosevelt have been asked to participate in the forum, which also will feature candidates from several other adjoining districts. (The 49th includes precincts in Fairfax County as well as Arlington County.) Also invited to participate is Del. Mark Levine (D-45th), who is unopposed. While centered in Alexandria, Levine’s district includes a small portion of Arlington. The forum will begin at 8 p.m. and can be accessed on YouTube by searching for “Inside Scoop Livestream.” Questions for the candidates can be submitted by e-mailing theinsidescooptv@gmail.com or calling (571) 749-1142 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lopez, Roosevelt and Levine also have been invited to take part in an in-person forum slated for Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School. Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th), who is unopposed for re-election, has been invited to participate in a televised panel on Monday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. and an in-person panel on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center. For information, see the Web site at www.lwv-fairfax.org. Information on candidates is available at www.vote411.org.

Civic Federation Rescinds Forum Invitation to Candidate

School Board Contender Webb Did Not Return Paperwork, Group Leaders Say SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Leadership of the Arlington County Civic Federation rescinded a debate invitation to a School Board candidate, saying he failed to return required paperwork in time to allow participation. As a result, Mike Webb was expected to be watching from the audience, rather than taking part, as the forum went forward Tuesday evening. Civic Federation president Duke Banks said Webb was the lone contender who failed to sign and return the form required by the federation, agreeing to the rules of the debate, by the Sept. 1 deadline. “All candidates, other than Mr. Webb, complied,” Banks told the Sun Gazette. “The form in question has been used in 4

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previous years in putting on our traditional candidates’ forum, and it has never been a problem until now. As much as we did not want to do this, we felt that rules were rules.” In an e-mail sent to the media and political leaders, Webb accused the Civic Federation of “duplicity” but did not address specifics. Webb’s exclusion means that Monique O’Grady, who in May defeated incumbent James Lander to garner the Arlington County Democratic Committee endorsement, was slated to be the only School Board candidate taking part in the

forum. Candidate Allison Dough earlier told Civic Federation leadership she had other commitments that day, and could not make the event. (The candidate forum, which also included County Board and 49th District House of Delegates races, took place after the Sun Gazette’s weekly print deadline. Find full coverage online at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington or in print next week.) This is not the first time Webb, who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for U.S. House of Representatives last year, has found himself tripped up by paperwork requirements. Earlier this year, he sparred with county election officials over requirements for gaining access to the ballot in the School Board race. Ultimately, he qualified.

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Returning High-Schoolers Getting More Menu Options SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Students in Arlington’s three main public high schools are returning to class this fall with a new lunch option. The “Café + TeSCHOOL ria” concept allows to select BOARD students ingredients in four NOTES steps to build more nutritious meals. The option provides students with additional amounts of vegetables than other lunches, school officials said. Those choosing the option will pick a base of grain, salad or a wrap, followed by a protein (chicken, ground beef or cheese) and toppings of vegetables, cheese and sauces, along with a dressing. Recipes are designed to be low in sodium, fat and sugar. The new concept is part of a partnership between the school system and Cuisine Solutions, and will feature a more modern, fast-casual dining experience with multiple cuisines aimed at eliminating “menu fatigue,” school officials said. The option will be available at Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown high schools. APS Food-Services Chief Taking Part in Regional Initiative: The director of Arlington Public Schools’ food and nutrition services is part of a new regional working group aiming to change perceptions about school lunches. “Healthy students are our priority,” said Amy Maclosky, who heads Arlington’s school-nutrition programs, “and we take great pride in our desire to be innovative in our approach to change the negative perception that persists in our culture.” Maclosky has been tapped to participate in a working group of the Real Food for Kids initiative. Tagged “The Lunch Room Collective,” it aims to connect partners in the education, agriculture, non-profit and policy-making sectors to ensure healthy meals in schools, and that an appropriate message is sent to students about healthy choices. “Unfortunately, the narrative around school meals – one of stigma and poor quality – persists, impeding improvement in even the most proactive and innovative school food programs,” organizers said. “Changing school food requires changing school food culture.” The effort includes representatives from school systems in Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun counties as well as representation from organizations in the District of Columbia. “We are excited to begin this unique partnership,” Real Food for Kids’ cofounder and chairman Jocelyn Hsu said. “With great minds and diverse perspectives coming together . . . we anticipate finding real solutions for overcoming barriers to students enjoying nutritious meals

during the school day.” Among the group’s initial focuses: how to better integrate food services staff with the overall school culture, and how to address the time allotted for lunch and its impact on student wellness. Real Food for Kids is a Fairfax-based nonprofit that works with school communities to elevate the quality and character of school food; develop and deliver programs that advance literacy in nutrition and health; and support students, parents and schools is building a culture of health that spreads to their homes and communities. For information, see the Web site at www.realfoodforkids.org. Public-Comment Rules for School Board Meeting Revised: Arlington School Board meetings will be starting earlier this school year, but those wanting to speak out during the public-comment period will not have to rush quite so fast to get there. While board meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. – a half-hour earlier than in previous years – the public-comment period will not start until at least 7 p.m. Routine board matters will precede the comment period, which itself will come before information and action items before the board. Speakers at the public-comment portion of the meeting can discuss issues that are not on the agenda for that evening. They have two minutes to make their case. Traditionally, School Board members have set a limit of 30 minutes for publiccomment speakers, although few meetings see so much time occupied. (Their counterparts on the County Board have a similar public-comment period at the start of their meetings, and while they also have a 2-minute time limit per speaker, there is no limit on total time turned over to the process.) This year, those wishing to speak during School Board comment periods can sign up online up to a week before the meeting on the school system’s Web site at www.apsva.us. Speakers also can sign up at the meeting, and will be taken in the order of sign-up as long as time remains. For those speaking at hearings on specific matters being heard during the board meeting, speaker slips can be turned in at the meeting any prior to board’s start of consideration of the item. The agenda for each meeting generally is posted a week prior to the meeting date. For information, see the Web site at www. apsva.us.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To the start of school, which we’d wager most Arlington students (and nearly 100 percent of their parents) were happy to see arrive. With neighboring Fairfax County now having moved to a pre-Labor Day opening, the pressure likely will be on Arlington school officials to do the same. (In order to skirt the state regulation about not starting classes before the holiday, Arlington can always do what those sneaky petes in Fairfax did: Cancel classes at the drop of the hat in even minor inclement weather, in order to qualify for an exemption from the rules.) Let’s toss a hand grenade to

Arlington school officials, asking them to consider starting classes a week earlier in future years, but keep the closing dates unchanged. Yep: stuff another week’s worth of learning into the school year. Imagine if that actually was proposed by a School Board member; there would be 1,000 reasons brought up why it couldn’t happen. But if we want to stay competitive as a nation, we’re going to have to scrap the antiquated school calendar and bring it up to 21st-century standards. The world is indeed passing us (as in the U.S.) by on education; wouldn’t it be great for Arlington to be in the vanguard of new thinking about extending the school

year? It’s would be the “worldclass” thing to do, although we are not holding our breath. THUMBS UP: To the Arlington Community Foundation, for its selection of John Milliken as recipient of the 2017 William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Community Award. A former County Board member and state secretary of transportation, Milliken long has been part of the fabric of civic life in the community. And even now in his retirement years, he remains a goto resource on issues ranging from affordable housing to education. We’re looking forward to the Nov. 9 awards luncheon.

A Local Arts District Has Many Possibilities Editor: Two years ago, the Sun Gazette published “Time to Envision the Future of Shirlington Nauck Crescent,” a letter outlining a community blueprint for the revitalization of the area. The letter noted how this South Arlington neighborhood “is uniquely positioned to become an industry and arts cluster for Arlington. A community where existing industry and future talent offer mutual support to one another.” On Sept. 5, an Arlington committee charged with studying this idea will report on its recommendations. This letter provides a glimpse into what you may learn. The Arts District Committee, part of the Four Mile Run Valley Working Group, examined the potential creation of an arts district in the study area, west of South Nelson Street to Walter Reed Drive. In approaching this task, committee members studied, interviewed and,

in some cases, visited more than 25 arts districts from around the globe. Each district was assessed for its positive and negative attributes, its function and use. Each of these elements was then considered and applied to the specific study area in the Nauck community. Further research was undertaken to examine zoning issues, needs of current arts facilities, financial management, boundaries, business and arts development, among other topics. Committee members – representing businesses, property owners, artists and the community – all participated in the research and ensuing discussions at open, public meetings. The recommendations reflected in the upcoming report all achieved unanimous support from committee members. The committee felt strongly that an arts quarter embrace both the cultural arts and the industrial nature of the area. The melding of uses is important for sustainability and long-term eco-

nomic viability. “The arts” should be defined broadly. Arts may include theaters, rehearsal halls, dance and recording studios, visual-arts galleries and craft spaces. Some of these uses exist in the designated area today. The arts may also fuse with light industry to include culinary arts, metalworking, furniture-making shops and technological innovation/maker spaces. These examples are meant not to limit, but rather to highlight, some of the uses envisioned. The arts-and-industry quarter should espouse innovation, creativity, skill and talent. The committee hopes to make its 22page report – which expands on essential elements – organizational structure, financial and growth strategies, available to the public after the Sept. meeting. Robin Stombler Arlington Stombler chairs the Arts District Committee.

Editor: Instead of changing the name of all things commemorating Robert E. Lee, simply change the honoree to his father, Maj. Gen.“Light-Horse Harry” Lee. That Lee was a Revolutionary War hero, the ninth governor of Virginia (1791-94), and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1799-1801).

So when you think of Lee Highway and Washington-Lee High School, remember that you are honoring that great patriot, Light-Horse Harry Lee. Richard Leverone Arlington n n n Editor: Some are now calling for the renam-

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Airbnb-Style Rentals Now Bringing Cash to County SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington’s recently adopted rules regulating Airbnb-style short-term rentals in the county are beginning to funnel some cash into the government’s coffers. “We have established 67 business-tax accounts” as of late August, Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy told the Sun Gazette. Those accounts tee up property owners to pay business-license fees, personalproperty taxes and transient-occupancy taxes related to using homes for shortterm rentals. Through July, just under $18,000 had been assessed via the 7.25-percent transient-occupancy tax, which is split between the local and state governments, with another $780 brought in via the business-license tax, Morroy said. As of late August, the county government has issued 101 permits allowing homeowners to rent out a portion of their homes to paying customers on a shortterm basis. Not all of those who have obtained permits are necessarily planning to rent out space in the immediate future, and they are not required to apply for business-tax accounts until they are ready to do so. Morroy said those who are renting out their homes should check in with her office and set up accounts for paying taxes,

instead of trying to skirt the law. “The sharing economy is growing, and we want to make sure that taxes are assessed fairly and equitably across the board,” she said. County Board members last December approved rules regulating short-term rentals, which they acknowledged have been going on – technically illegally, if not particularly surreptitiously – for years. How much might the county government stand to gain? Morroy said the answer remains something of a shot in the dark, although she estimated it could range anywhere from $250,000 to $1.5 million annually once all operators are registered. “It is challenging to estimate potential revenue for this type of business, as nightly rates and percentage of utilization differ between rented spaces,” she said. “Most providers do not rent continuously, but only sporadically.” The General Assembly in 2016 passed legislation prohibiting localities from collecting taxes on homestead rentals, but the measure was vetoed by Gov. McAuliffe. In the 2017 legislative session, localities successfully lobbied for no handcuffs being placed on them. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s membership found itself split on the issue of short-term rentals, and took no formal position when it was being discussed last year by the County Board.

The Arlington County Civic Federation launched an extensive questionnaire, which drew more than 600 responses and helped county officials fine-tune the proposal that ultimately was adopted. Last year, Arlington officials estimated there were about 1,600 property owners offering their homes as short-term rentals in the county, even though there were no county ordinances that permitted them to do so. Morroy, who is an elected constitutional officer, said despite an initial learning curve, most people have found it fairly easily to file these taxes online. “We encourage that – customers can always call

my office at (703) 228-3060 if they need our assistance in setting up an online account profile,” she said. The County Board’s action to legitimize short-stay rentals did not take away the rights of condominium associations and homeowners associations to impose their own requirements, including a prohibition on short-term rental of units, if they choose. n n n

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AHC Inc. is on the hunt for volunteers for its after-school and teen-tutoring programs, which help youth from kindergarten through 12th grade build the academic skills they need to succeed. The program, now 25 years old, has seen a variety of successes: 100 percent of participating seniors graduate from high school; most go to college; and elementary-school students have shown significant improvement in reading and math skills. In the after-school program, volunteers work with elementary-school students once a week for an hour (between 4 and 6 p.m.). In the teen-tutoring initiative, volunteers are paired with one student for the school year, and meet one hour per week between 6 and 8 p.m. An orientation session for the afterschool program will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6 and orientation sessions for the teen-tutoring programs will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12 and again on Thursday, Sept. 14. All will be held at 6 p.m. at Gates of Ballston, 4108 4th St. North. For more information, e-mail Cindy Rozon at rozon@ahcinc.org or see the Web site at www.ahcinc.org/volunteer/.

College has signed a transfer agreement with Radford University, one that will ensure all NVCC credits will be accepted toward Radford’s degree requirements. Community-college president Scott Ralls said the Aug. 28 signing represented an “historic, monumental day” for the university. Ralls signed the agreement at the college’s Annandale campus with Radford president Brian Hemphill. “We’re committing to ourselves that we’re going to not only have guaranteed admissions, but, with select institutions that are willing to step up like Radford, we’re going to be guaranteed transfer partners,” Ralls said in a statement. “That means we’re going to be working with each other to make sure we’re collectively looking at the pathways to transfer, and making sure that the courses we’re advising our students to take will transfer to other universities.” The community college currently has guaranteed-admissions agreements with more than 30 colleges and universities. While these agreements guarantee community-college students will be admitted to those educational institutions, they do not guarantee that all of the students’ credits will transfer. Radford is the first university to guarantee the transfer of credits. “We are excited about this first-of-itskind partnership in Virginia,” Hemphill said. “We are mindful that the increasing cost of higher education is at the forefront for our students and their families. This agreement will establish a truly seamless transfer process.”

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Community Center of Northern Virginia has announced its 2017-18 schedule of events, ranging from performing arts to gallery exhibitions to author events. “The J is open to all, and is proud to present programs that elicit a connection to both the traditional and contemporary spark of our culture,” said Sarah Berry, the organization’s cultural-arts director. For information and a season schedule of events, see the Web site at www.jccnv. org.

NATURE CENTER PUTS FOCUS ON ‘SLIMY ANIMALS’: Long Branch Nature

Center will present a “Slimy Animals Campfire” for families on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Participants will feature entertaining activities and a chance to enjoy old-fashioned fun. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

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will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older, participants will remove invasive plants to allow native ferns and wildflowers to return. There is no cost, and no registration is required. For information, call (703) 2283403. CANCER RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS: Virginia Hospital Center’s

Cancer Resource Center hosts a series of monthly programs and support groups for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. For information, call (703) 558-5555.

Arlington Notes II WOMAN’S CLUB TO HOST FORUM WITH LEGISLATORS: The Woman’s Club

of Arlington will host an informal discussion with state legislators on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse, 700 South Buchanan St. State Sen. Barbara Favola and Dels. Rip Sullivan, Patrick Hope and Mark Levine have been invited to participate in a discussing on issues ranging from housing and health to infrastructure and education. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 553-5800 or e-mail womansclubarlington@gmail.com.

ROSSLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL ON HORIZON: The 2017 Rosslyn Jazz Festival will

take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Gateway Park. The artist lineup includes the Soul Rebels, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Xenia Rubinos and Joe Keyes & the Late Bloomer Band. The festival is free, and no tickets are required. For information, see the Web site at www.rosslynva.org. WOMAN’S CLUB TO ZERO IN ON POSTOFFICE MURALS: The Woman’s Club of

Arlington will host Toby McIntosh – author of “Apple Picking, Tobacco Harvesting and General Lee: Arlington’s New Deal Murals and Muralist” – on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the organization’s clubhouse, 700 South Buchanan St. McIntosh’s book chronicles Auriel Bessemer, the artist behind the murals that are found at the Joseph L. Fisher Post Office in Clarendon. The community is invited. Refreshments will be served. WALKING TOUR TO FOCUS ON HISTORIC SITES: The Center Hiking Club

will host a Central Arlington History walking tour on Saturday, Sept. 9 beginning at 9 a.m. at the top of the escalator at the Clarendon Metro station. Participants can walk from one to 12 miles visiting parks and historic sites in Clarendon, Ballston, Glencarlyn and surrounding areas. Participants should bring lunch and water. The pace is leisurely, with many stops. The cost is $2 for non-members. For information, call Bernie Berne at (703) 243-0179 or e-mail bhberne@yahoo.com. PARKS DEPARTMENT TO OFFER WATER-TESTING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH:

The Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation will host a water-testing initiative for ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Glencarlyn Park. Participants will learn about the causes of water pollution, then test different locations at the park. Participants will meet at Long Branch Nature Center. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-6535. CHURCH TO HOST OPEN HOUSE: Cher-

rydale United Methodist Church will hold its annual open house on Sunday, Sept. 10 following the 10 a.m. service at the church, 3701 Lorcom Lane. The event will feature hamburgers and hot dogs, beverages, dessert and events for children. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 527-2621.

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Church will host “Lunch on the Lawn,” with events for parishioners and the community, on Sunday, Sept. 10 following the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. Events will include a “hug-raiser” for Arlington Thrive; packaging food for Martha’s Table; a Living Love Graffiti Wall; and face-painting. The church is located at 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 5278574 or see the Web site at www.clarendonumc.org. CHURCH TO HOST TAIZE-STYLE PRAYER SERVICE: St. George’s Episco-

pal Church will host a Taize-style prayer service with Eucharist on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at the church, 915 North Oakland St. The church’s labyrinth will be open for an hour preceding the service. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 525-8286 or see the Web site at www.saintgeorgeschurch.org. HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAKES CENTER STAGE AT CHURCH PROGRAM: The Faith, Food and Fellowship

initiative of Clarendon United Methodist Church will feature John Liebertz of the Arlington County government discussing historic-preservation issues on Thursday, Sept. 14. The event begins with a brief worship service with music at noon, followed by lunch ($5) at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1 p.m. The church is located at 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 5278574 or see the Web site at www.clarendonumc.org. CHURCH TO HOST NEW WOMAN’S STUDY GROUP: Clarendon United

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In his follow-up letter to Banks, Fisette Kathie Miller—Goodwin House In a resolution adoptedKathie on a 40-1Miller—Goodwin vote said the Civic House Federation made “a very Angela Griffith, Esq.—Elder Law Attorney Angela Griffith, Law for Attorney in June, the federation expressed concernsEsq.—Elder compelling case” consideration of rePhil Grisdela—Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Phil Grisdela—Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in two areas: visions to existing policy. Let’s change the date to Aug. 4 – Aug. 5 since we are closed on August Russ Adams, Esq.—RGS Title Adams, Esq.—RGS Title public engagement, • A county-governmentRuss requirement “We value robust 6th. 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What could an arts district in the Shirlington-Nauck corridor look like? County residents are COUNTY slated to get a better idea NOTES shortly, as the Arts District Committee of the Arlington County government’s Four Mile Run Working Group is slated to present recommendations in early September. The committee, led by Robin Stombler, looked at possibilities surrounding creation of an arts-themed corridor from South Nelson Street to South Walter Reed Drive. “The committee felt strongly that an arts quarter embrace both the cultural arts and the industrial nature of the area,” Stombler wrote in a letter to the editor of the Sun Gazette. The arts quarter is one idea percolating as the county government attempts to consider options surrounding the future of the corridor, which includes some of the last remaining industrial uses in Arlington. The arts-district committee is slated

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what you’ve heard or practiced and be on your way to a calmer, more reflective you. We have over 50 combined yoga classes, workshops, wellness discussions, meditative nature walks and more. I was very moved and touched when reading the bios of our Yoga practitioners who jumped right on board to be part of this weekend, and saw that many of them came to yoga during a difficult period in their lives. That resonated with me because my thinking about, then planning over the past years to bring this weekend of calm and transformation so needed in

Come enjoy, relax, Northern Virginia’s fastpaced lifestyle, came to smile, take a few or me during a rough many yoga classtime in my life. es, immers e We all have them; yourself in a it’s part of the discussion, journey, and I workshops, hope you’ll let long walks all of us help you about Morven through yours. Park, the great I am particularly food in our fresh affected by how hard our teens are and local food tent having it these days. or just sit by the reMy younger son, Connor, flecting pool and do just sure did, so we have several that, reflect. poignant workshops planned for them Peace, on Sunday and we hope they’ll all come out. You can view our entire schedule and find everything you need to know on our website at www.NoVaWellMiriam Nasuti nessYogaFestRetreat.com where you can SUN GAZETTE & INSIDENOVA.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017 | YOGAFEST | 1 register, too. Holly Street, Fairfax

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Choose from among dozens of options for a full day of renewal through yoga classes, meditation, nature walks, wellness workshops and more. The schedule allows you to plan ahead - but at a leisurely pace, with plenty of time between sessions to linger after a class or stroll to the next tent. The all-access day passes and weekend passes include classes and the evening music, so enjoy as many classes as you like or skip a class and spend a few hours hiking, meditating or just strolling around Morven Park’s reflecting pool. Leave time in your weekend to visit Harmony Row, to peruse and purchase holistic products so you can take the calm home, and Wellness Way, where you can sign up for individual sessions with well-known alternative healers and wellness practitioners. This is your chance to meet with an Angelic Communicator, an Ayurvedic Astrologer (be registration starts at 7 a.m. for the first set of classes at 8 a.m. Each Yoga class runs one hour, with some of the Workshops running longer. Each day ends with live musical performances from 6-8 p.m. in the Music Grove. The NoVa YogaFest registration page outlines the many pick-and-choose options, with something for everyone, from ages 8 to active 80. Not just for yoga groupies, the NoVa YogaFest is a carefully crafted experience for all seeking calm and wellness in our Northern Virginia communities. Award-winning event founder Miriam Nasuti credits her own personal journey as the inspiration to create and share this deeply meaningful “rest-ival” after attending yoga festivals in other areas and recognizing the need in Northern Virginia. Her vision is unlike any other yoga event in the area, adding distinct local flavor and focus, and bringing together a mix of hometown favorites and nationally acclaimed yogis. “I love this area and I knew we had everything we needed to create an incredible retreat right here,” she says. “The planning has been a mission of my heart. I know those who attend will leave transformed, especially if they’re able to make it a weekend long stay-cation with close friends or family. There’s nothing like it!” RETREAT PAGE 2

sure to find out your time of birth for this session) or a Psychic Medium. If a massage is more your speed, it’s available too, as well as Reiki sessions, reflexology and more. “More and more people are moving beyond the doctor’s office and turning to alternative forms of healing that work. I certainly have over the past four years, which led to me to include these important options for our guests to consider and experience,” said Miriam Nasuti, founder of YogaFest. Each evening ends with music from 6-8 p.m., including YogaFest circuit performer Mateo Monk, American Idol Season 9 Golden Ticket winner Maddy Curtis, Justin Trawick and the Common Good, local favorite Gary Smallwood, plus others. Use the time to soothe your soul, or maybe get up to dance. The evening music is included in the daily yoga ticket, or available as a music-only option. TICKET OPTIONS

Options abound for NoVa YogaFest. Visit the registration page of the website before Oct. 2 for pick-n-choose options. The event’s website and Facebook page also offer more information. The Daily Pass is $44 for Friday afternoon through the music until 8 p.m., From local instructors and musical talent, to family farm-sourced foods and tranquil accommodations, NoVa YogaFest is a love letter from Loudoun to those needing relief from the stress, anxiety and frenetic pace of life in NoVa. Indeed, many of the workshops and classes are tailored to making time for reflection, building resilience, and finding inner energy, direction and peace. Pick-and-choose ticketing is available at NoVaWellnessYogafestRetreat.com and on-site during the event, although organizers encourage advance purchases to avoid delays.

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and $66 per day for Saturday and Sunday, when classes begin at 8 a.m. through the music, which runs from 6-8 p.m. A Weekend Pass, with three-day access, is just $110 for those 16 and up. Children ages 6-15 are discounted, and those under 5 are free. Dining, music, camping and glamping packages are also available on the website: www.novawellnessyogafestretreat.com DINING

Pack a picnic or buy the fresh and local food tent bracelet for all-day access to the dining tent. The YogaFest’s Chef is Matt Warshaw of Pure Perfections Catering in Herndon, who will be preparing vegetarian and vegan options featuring locallysourced produce. The bracelet includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with healthy snacks and infused waters in between. A sample lunch menu starts with a garden-fresh salad bar and fresh fruit salad, Beet Carpaccio with goat cheese (served on the side) as a first course, and an entrée of Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice with Roasted Bean Sprout Tofu accompanied by steamed greens with Quinoa. The meal is served with a selection of infused waters and tea. “While patrons are invited to pack a picnic, from first-hand experience I can honestly say the fresh and local food tent is the way to go,” adds Nasuti. “Our menu includes abundant and tasty vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, the camaraderie of the YogaFest food tent is such a part of the overall experience, we’re confident all our patrons will see the value of this

add-on.” At many festivals, the dining tent becomes the hub of activity, offering a social element of fun and conversation. Not to mention that having food prepared for you enhances the feeling of “calm” for the weekend. There will not be food trucks or other dining options available at Morven Park, and no food tent passes will be sold on site, so buy your dining bracelet early and online. STAY

Nothing kills calm faster than commuting in Northern Virginia, so stay near the YogaFest for a night or all weekend. With many options, from B&Bs and hotels to resorts, and rustic to luxurious, there’s and option for every price point and yoga recovery experience. Camping: Start your wellness journey by pitching your tent in a reserved site at Camp Highroad, just 15 minutes from the YogaFest. Glamping: Camping’s glamourous cousin is available with the award winning Solid Ground Shelters, at Camp Highroad. Accommodations include a European-inspired canvas shelter fully furnished with either two single beds or a double, seating, luxurious rugs and linens, and lighting. Other options: Search for rooms on visitloudoun.org/accommodations. Nearby options in Leesburg include the Clarion Inn Historic Leesburg, Days Inn, Homewood Suites, Lansdowne Resort and several bed-and-breakfasts. Morven Park’s location on Route 15 makes for an easy drive from nearby communities.

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Remember to come for – Over 50 Yoga classes, Meditation, Mindfulness, Wellness Discussions, Workshops and more offered concurrently throughout the weekend. Avid student of Yoga or your first time? With nature as your backdrop experience the calm and reconnection so necessary in today’s fast paced lifestyle. Make it an overnight—while we know you love them, don’t head home to the pets, kids, hubby’s and partners—Glamp (it’s a must) or pitch your own tent at nearby, beautiful Camp Highroad—a short 16 minute scenic drive from Morven Park. Add to your experience by signing up for a session with Healing practitioners in our Wellness Way, then bring home the calm by purchasing at our Harmony Row! Area Wellness providers, interested in a spot in either of these areas? Contact Mindee@NoVaWellnessYogaFestRetreat.com

So many pick & choose options found on our website’s Register page. Come for a day, two or best of all save and come the entire weekend! Just love music? You can join us each evening for just the music, too - it alone will soothe your mind and soul. Don’t wanna pack a picnic, neither do we so we added on-site healthy and tasty food, some locally sourced, in our full of friends and camaraderie fresh and local food tent, plus more. Don’t delay, Register today and save!

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he heart of the NoVa Wellness & YogaFest Retreat is the practice of yoga - as many kinds and variations of yoga as there are hours in the day. The weekend features yoga classes taught by registered instructors each with a minimum 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) hour training. Classes range from National Yoga-circuit couple Andrea Boyd and Jeffrey Cohen’s emotionally charged “Born to be Wild” class, to Alexandria’s Kristi Schwickerath, of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio, with “Yoga for Optimal Wellness” to the Reston-based Yoga 4 All Bodies’ Leanne Cusumano Roque’s “Stand on Your Own Two Feet,” which focuses on Iyengar Yoga. Organized into three areas at Morven Park, the classes, which run concurrently, allow participants to map out a schedule for themselves or simply go with the flow. The Calm Yoga Grove, under stately and historic trees, features a lineup of classes that embrace slow and calm movement, ideal for those new to yoga or older attendees, while across the park the Active Movement Tent inspires balance, energy and even play. The Blended Tent is home to meditation, healing workshops, children’s yoga, laughter yoga and more. It’s the Blended Tent where Amalia Colyer will conduct a special workshop for teens, “Together Let’s De-Stress.” Colyer created the session based on her growing De-Stress for Success (D4S) program to meet the needs of area teens who, she says, “are the children of high-achievers, pushed to be the best and set goals that aren’t really comfortable for them.” The workshop will give teens modalities and techniques for combatting stress and anxiety in the moment – in the classroom, on the field, and in social situations. Shelly Pentony’s workshop, “Yoga for Life’s Traumas, Large and Small” on Saturday will also give adult participants useful tools to apply to everyday life. Pentony, a trauma-informed yoga instructor, uses body-based treatments to address the physical manifestations of experiencing any kind of trauma, from surviving abuse to witnessing violence, to anxiety

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caused by change. The workshop features sequencing designed to release stored up trauma so it can be better managed. “There’s such heartache in our Northern Virginia communities,” Pentony reflects. “But everything we need to heal our trauma is already inside of us. Whatever your symptom, yoga offers a solution, a way to balance it.” YogaFest Founder Miriam Nasuti’s hope is that those who’ve experienced loss, such as a painful divorce or loss of a loved one, and especially the sudden loss of a child, will find peace within this meaningful workshop. Colyer and Pentony join dozens of instructors for YogaFest, many like them, from this area. Other local yogis and workshop leaders include Martha Calihan, a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner and Board-Certified Physician from Leesburg, Martha Banks-Harold from PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in Alexandria, Donna Reuss of Body n’ Brain Yoga Tai Chi in Alexandria, and Stevie Bolger of Beloved Yoga in Great Falls and Reston. The local connections mean those trying new classes at YogaFest can keep up their practice with yogis they’ve met, or attend class at their studios, after the weekend. And that’s exactly what the retreat team had in mind. “We are navigating a world that’s really, really busy. Yin is a balance to that fast pace,” explains yogi Turi Nevin-Tukel of Turiya Yoga + Wellness in Berryville. “YogaFest is a chance for absolutely everyone to utilize yoga postures and mindfulness to slow the mind and body, and to release and relax.”

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With the fall high school sports season under way, here are a few ideas and suggestions that might make the campaign better in some ways.

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In their second straight game, the defense of the Bishop O’Connell Knights struggled FOOTBALL (0-2) to stop an opponent’s running game, resulting in another lopsided loss. The visiting Georgetown Prep Little Hoyas rushed for 385 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-7 win Sept. 2 in Arlington in high school football action. One runner ran for 211 yards and another for 111 for Georgetown Prep. The Little Hoyas didn’t need to throw the ball, completing just one pass for one yard. Georgetown Prep returned the game’s opening kickoff 84 yards and led 7-0, before O’Connell tied the game at 7 when Nick Rice ran 74 yards for a touchdown and Joe Cobb converted. Georgetown Prep then scored the final four touchdowns on runs of 61, 10, nine and five yards. There were three players with more than 100 yards rushing in the game because Rice ran for 117 yards on 24 carries. Continued on Page 19

Bishop O’Connell’s Jahmal Banks and the Knights lost to the visiting Georgetown Prep Little PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Hoyas on Sept. 2 in their second game of the 2017 season..

Yorktown Opens Season With Home Victory DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

The new normal of the past two seasons is over for the Yorktown Patriots, thanks to an opening-season victory Aug. 31. Host Yorktown won by defeating the Tigers of FOOTBALL Wilson Washington, D.C., 20-14, in high school football action to return to an old normal of seasons’ past. Wilson routed Yorktown the past two years in season openers, in a series between the teams that began in 2005. From that season through 2011, the Patriots defeated Wilson seven straight times, often by wide margins. 18

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“We got a win,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “We are a little better than we’ve been the last two seasons. Getting to .500 or better would be a big deal for us this season.” In this year’s win over Wilson, Yorktown used a mix of some key runs and passes on offense to gain a modest 264 yards and scored two touchdowns, got field goals of 29 and 26 yards from Adam Luncher and more than 100 allpurpose yards from Tanner Wall, who led a defense with three tackles for losses, with Wes Saulnier having the same number. Yorktown quarterbacks Will Porter and Grant Wilson split the duties under center. They combined to pass for 117 yards and each threw a short touch-

down pass. Yorktown never trailed, as Porter threw a three-yard scoring pass to Paul Dalzell with 36 seconds left in the first half. Luncher’s first of two extra points gave the Patriots a 7-0 halftime lead. After the Tigers tied the game at 7 in the third, Wilson threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Wall to up the lead to 20-7 before Wilson scored with 2:15 to play. “I thought our two quarterbacks played well,” Hanson said. “We call the same plays for both. The difference between them is slight.” Wilson completed seven passes and Porter four.

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n With varsity football games lasting closer to three hours than two these days, why not start Friday night contests 30 minutes to an hour earlier? Games begin at 7 p.m. now. Also regarding football, why can’t there be one featured public-school game of the week played on a Thursday night or Saturday afternoon so more people could see more games? That also might be a money-maker. As for those private-school Saturday games on fields with no lights, they should all start at 1 p.m. so natural light doesn’t become an issue once daylight-savings time ends. n All high schools should return to using full-time athletic hotlines and keep them regularly updated. Many schools have discontinued that phone service, directing information-seekers to the athletic Web sites instead, which often aren’t updated in nearly a timely-enough manner. n As for those high school athletic Web sites and Twitter accounts, all could be used much more effectively by posting updates and game and event scores as they occur, not hours later or the next morning, which unfortunately is too often the case. n Once the postseason arrives, if possible, the various district and region public-school playoff competitions should be held on alternate dates, again allowing more to watch the events. n Ease up on the loud music often played during every break in action at many types of games. Either eliminate the music or turn it down. n Only varsity football games should be played on Friday nights. Holding other events, like field hockey and volleyball, on those evenings, cheats those contests of fans. Those are just a few ideas for the fall season, good or bad.

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Wakefield Rallies to Defeat Washington-Lee in Opener JOEY CORSO For the Sun Gazette

After finishing 2-8 last fall, expectations maybe weren’t that high for the Wakefield Warriors entering the 2017 high school football season. It might be time to readjust that WakeFOOTBALL thinking. field started the campaign with a 37-27 seesaw road victory over the Washington-Lee Generals on Aug. 31 in the opener for each Arlington team. “Give all the credit to Wakefield, they did a great job,” W-L coach Josh Shapiro said. “They executed right and made some big plays.” Washington-Lee defeated Wakefield, 48-21, last year. In this year’s contest, Wakefield start-

ed the scoring with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Colton Poythress to wide receiver Xavier Taylor on the game’s first play. Luis Pinto kicked the extra point and the Warriors were in front, 7-0. Washington-Lee answered quickly with a touchdown when first-year starting quarterback Ryan Dodds led a drive capped when Tysheem LeGrand plunged in from two yards out to cut the deficit to 7-6, as the two-point conversion run failed. The Generals took a 12-7 lead when Dodds passed three yards to LeGrand, with a conversion pass failing. “Ryan played well, showed a lot of moxie,” Shapiro said. “He commanded the offense, handled the personnel and showed good leadership.” Wakefield answered with the final 10 points of the first half to lead, 17-12 at

halftime. Poythress passed six yards to Ian Sheffey and Pinto converted for a 14-12 lead. Pinto booted a 28-yard field goal to end the first-half scoring. In the third period, W-L went back ahead, 20-17, on a 20-yard pass from Dodds to Jabari Johnson, followed by Larry Carpenter’s conversion run. Wakefield’s Rodney Lee added three short scoring runs to help the Warriors pull away by reeling off 20 unanswered points. A 24-yard Braden Shackelford to Carpenter pass ended the scoring. Both teams operated heavily out of the shotgun offense, mixing in quick passes with quarterback options and running-back draw plays. Behind strong line blocking, Lee had 193 yards rushing for Wakefield. Poythress was 9 of 18 passing for 139 yards, with Taylor having three catches

for 82 yards. James Clark had three catches and Lamont McDowell one for 27. For Washington-Lee, Carpenter had eight catches for 101 yards, Johnson three for 29, and Robert Sovula and Daquoi Moore had two each. Johnson rushed for 66 yards, Dodds for 33 yards and LeGrand for 23. Dodds was 15 of 24 passing for 160 yards and Shackelford passed for 48. Gabriel Matteson had a fumble recovery for Washington-Lee. For Wakefield, Isaiah Mefford had an interception that set up the second-quarter field goal and Xaviar Goodwin had a fumble recovery. On Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., Wakefield hosts the Yorktown Patriots in another all-Arlington clash while Washington-Lee plays at West Springfield.

Knights Have Talent, Depth to Win Another Conference Title DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

The 10-time defending conference champion Bishop O’Connell Knights girls cross country team is expected to make a strong bid to continue its title run this fall. The private-school team opened the 2017 season with strong showings in various races at the PR Kickoff Invitational at Bull Run Regional Park. The senior

girls placed fourth and the freshman girls The CROSS COUNTRY won. two-mile races included public-school teams. In the senior girls race, Ryley Howard led the way by finishing fifth. Other top finishers were Ginny Brough, Grace Pullman and Lauren Christenson. In the freshman race, O’Connell’s Tess Brinkman won in 13:14. Other top-10 finishers were Sasha Visek, Anna Goodson and Isabella Berg-Patton.

“We have a lot of talent and young depth, and the boys teams should be strong as well,” said O’Connell coach Cindy Walls, whose girls squad also is the defending Division I state champion. One runner O’Connell doesn’t have this season is Madeline Fleenor, who transferred to Lake Braddock and is running for the public-school team. She was a top finisher for the Knights in last year’s conference meet.

For the O’Connell boys at the PR Kickoff Invitational, Matt Tillson was 22nd in the senior race, Tommy Cook 24th and Mike Isacco 27th. The team placed fifth. In the junior boys race, first-round cross country Max Greczyn was second. The next competition for the O’Connell teams is at the Saturday, Sept. 9 Monroe Parker Invitational at Burke Lake Park.

High School Roundup YORKTOWN GOLFERS WIN COUNTY MATCH: The long winning streak continued, and this year by a wide margin, for the Yorktown Patriots in the annual allArlington county golf competition. Yorktown won this year’s three-team event with a 161 team score Aug. 31 at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. The title was Yorktown’s 31st in a row, having won the championship every year dating back to 1987. “We had some of our best rounds of the season so far,” Yorktown coach Chris Williams said about the nine-hole match. “The players knew what was at stake.” Charlie Finn and Michael Muth each shot 39 to lead Yorktown in the victory. Jack Ogden shot 40 and Chris Rita 43. Also, Grady McCery shot 45 and Elena

O’Connell Continued from Page 18 O’Connell had 190 total yards. Wide receiver Jahmal Banks had five catches for

Yorktown Continued from Page 18 Wall had five catches for 46 yards, Dalzell three for 27 and Davis Patterson two for 37. Wall rushed for 57 yards on reverse plays and added a 15-yard punt

The Yorktown golfers hold the county championship trophy.

Rezac shot 49. Only Yorktown and Bishop O’Connell have ever won the competition, which began in 1984. O’Connell now competes during the fall golf season. The Wakefield Warriors shot 182 and were second in this year’s event and the Washington-Lee Generals

were third at 189. Peter Jacobsen and Alex Franklin each shot 44 for Wakefield. Marin Pena shot 47 and Eli Sampson 48. For Washington-Lee, Kaiya Mitchell and Andrew Cabula each shot 47, Roman Dangel 48, Kieran Donaldson and Max Clegg 50 and Mac Mulock 51. In an earlier match, Wakefield defeated Falls Church, 167-175. Jacobsen shot 39 to lead the Warriors in that victory. Franklin, Pena and Guillermo Garcia also were players who counted in the team scoring for Wakefield. FIELD HOCKEY: The Wakefield Warriors blanked Po-

tomac, 9-0. Meghan Anderson scored three goals and Matilda Laux two.

52 yards, and Bradley Magee and David Green had two catches each. O’Connell quarterback Kim Thompson was 7 of 15 for 65 yards. A key mistake for O’Connell came late in the first half, when the Knights lost a fumble at the Georgetown Prep three yard

line. On defense, Devin Morrow had an interception for the Knights in the second half and Nate Smith had a tackle for a loss. One of Cobb’s seven punts traveled 57 yards. O’Connell goes after its first victory

when the Knights host their third straight home game on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. against Woodberry Forest (0-1). After that, the Knights play two straight away games. Woodberry Forest defeated O’Connell last season

return and Luncher had 58 yards rushing. He also punted five times. “Luncher and Tanner were busy guys and each did a lot for us,” Hanson said. “Tanner was all over the place on defense.” Dalzell had an interception and Seth Goodwin a fumble recovery on defense for Yorktown. Jack McCool had two

sacks and Clayton Chadwick made multiple tackles, as did Jake Reilly, Jacob Knight and Justin Slack. Yorktown’s James Smith made a potential touchdown-saving tackle on the game’s opening kickoff. Wilson had 260 total yards, of which 208 were rushing. “They had some good running backs,

and will have to run the ball better ourselves,” Hanson said. Yorktown plays at Wakefield on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. NOTE: The teams combined for 263 yards in penalties in the long 2-hour, 45minute game. Wilson was penalized 17 times for 175 yards and Yorktown 10 for 88.

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The Rogue finished second in a national Ultimate Frisbee tourney.

The 10th-seeded under-20 D.C. Rogue, a women’s Ultimate Frisbee team consisting of many Arlington players, finished second in the recent Youth Club National Championships. The Rogue won their pool, upseting 12-time defending champions and topseed Seattle in the quarterfinals, then defeated second-seed Cincinnati in the semifinals. In the championship match, the Rogue lost to the No. 4 seed Warhawks of Chapel Hill, 15-10. “No one expected the 10th seed to do what it did this weekend,” Rogue coach Julia Petro said. “Ours was the ‘pool of death,’” Washington-Lee High School graduate and Rogue player Rachel Hess said. Some of the top performers for the Rogue in the tournament were Hess, Ava Jones, Chloe Fugle, Maya Nir, Coco Collinson, Ellie Heil, Kirsten Knisely,

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er-and-sister-duo of Rachel and Sean Conley had strong finishes at the recent Northern Virginia Swimming League’s individual all-star meet at Sully Station pool in Centreville. Rachel Conley placed third in the girls age 9-10 freestyle in 33.39, and Sean Conley was sixth in the boys 1314 free in 26.19 and ninth in the 13-14 individual medley (1:06.14). At the divisional meet a week earlier, both won two races. Rachel won the 9-10 free (33.79) and 9-10 backstroke (41.07) and Sean was first in the 13-14 free (26.09) and 13-14 IM (1:06.53). They each won multiple races during the NVSL’s regular season. In addition, the busy Rachel Conley participated in the NVSL’s diving allstar competition at Oakton pool the day after the swimming all-stars. She finished 17th in the freshman girls competition. Donaldson Run’s Peter Fleckenstein was ninth in senior boys and Ellie Simons was 12th in the intermediate girls. Also, Adrian Judson was 17th in freshman boys and Kevin Engel 17th in 1518 boys.

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Sughrue, 58, reached the quarterfinal round of the United States Senior Amateur golf tournament at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis in recent golf action. Sughrue was 3-1 in the match-play portion of the competition, eliminated in the Aug. 30 quarterfinals, 5 and 4, by Paul Simon of Raleigh, N.C. A year ago, Sughrue finished second in the tournament. During the stroke-play portion of this year’s event, Sughrue, a former Maryland State open winner, tied for second with a 68-72–140, two strokes behind the leader. Two other players also had totals of 140.

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together,” Perez said, noting the “unbelievable energy” in the room. Perez – who served as secretary of labor in the Obama administration – was among high-profile politicos who took to the microphone Sept. 4, urging Arlington Democrats to ramp up get-out-the-vote efforts and secure victory in statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. “It’s just not enough to eat the chili,” intoned Tom Perriello, who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for governor in the spring and of late has been active in backing the ticket of Ralph Northam, Justin Fairfax and Mark Herring. Perriello exhorted the crowd to help “build a wave of Democratic energy so strong that it brings the House of Delegates with us,” although that may be a challenge, as Republicans currently have a healthy 17-seat majority in the 100-member body, and previous Democratic efforts to cut into it have fallen well short. Hope springs eternal. “We’re going to get darn close in the House of Delegates,” predicted U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th). But to win statewide races, “we’re going to need a big, big turnout in Arlington,” Beyer said. Four years ago, Arlington voters provided Terry McAuliffe a margin of more

Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez (left) and Democratic Party of Virginia chairman Susan Swecker were among those headlining the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s annual Labor Day chili cookoff, held Sept. 4 in Lyon Park. The event serves as the traditional kickoff of the fall campaign season for county Democrats.

than 33,000 votes over Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the governor’s race, or about 60 percent of his total margin of victory. More critically for the party, Arlington also delivered a majority of about 33,000 votes for Democratic attorney general candidate Mark Herring, who won his race by a scant 900 votes statewide. This year, local Democrats are working to ramp up absentee voting, which opens Sept. 22. Not all those absentee voters will be Democrats, but recent history suggests perhaps two-thirds will. In 2013, McAuliffe won 79.5 percent of the 7,283 absentee votes cast for governor in Arlington, well above his overall county majority of 71.6 percent. While three of the four members of the Arlington delegation to the General As-

sembly – Democrats all – are unopposed, Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) is facing a challenge, as are Democratic County Board nominee Erik Gutshall and School Board endorsee Monique O’Grady. But political facts of life suggest those races are unlikely to be competitive, so the Arlington Democratic leadership will use its political muscle to held candidates in tossup districts outside the county’s borders. “You all always come through. Double down one more time, do it again,” said Susan Swecker, chairman of the Democratic Committee of Virginia. Because so much of local governance depends on the balance of power in Richmond, victories or defeats at the statewide level can have a significant trickle-down effect on communities, party regulars

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THE 1970s

1. Private instructor 6. It’s shining in “America the Beautiful” 9. Not all 13. Lickety-split 14. Eyeball shape 15. Take a chance 16. Pull strings 17. *____ People’s Democratic Republic 18. Not quite right 19. *Poison to members of Peoples Temple 21. *Olympic massacre location 23. Weary traveler’s destination 24. Competently 25. Cha-____, dance 28. ____ ex machina 30. Buddhist doctrine 35. Centers of activity 37. “Hey ... over here!” 39. Result of pitcher’s dominance 40. *Islamic Revolution locale 41. Romanov rulers 43. Deity, in Sanskrit 44. Singular of loci 46. Iranian coin 47. The sun, e.g. 48. Brain teaser 50. France’s third-largest city 52. *Heavyweight champion 53. Ice ____ or Middle ____ 55. Short for detective 57. *First U.S. space station 60. *Gregory Peck horror film

64. Declare invalid 65. Be in the red 67. Blind alternative 68. Gaelic-speaking Celts 69. Neither 70. In accordance with law 71. Fencing weapon 72. Old-fashioned “far” 73. Declaration of

Independence, e.g. DOWN

1. It needs to be done 2. “____ ____ no good” 3. Hawaiian tuber 4. Pantheon and Jefferson’s Rotunda windows 5. Put behind bars 6. Auctioneer’s final word

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55+ News TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Arlington County 55+ Travel

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Northern Virginia will provide one-onone legal counseling for eligible seniors on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 778-6800.

CURRENT-EVENTS GROUP TO GATHER: The current-events group at Walter

HISTORY ROUNDTABLERS TACKLE WEATHER: The history roundtable at

Reed Senior Center will meet on Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

MEDICARE UPDATES TAKE CENTER STAGE: Updates on the Medicare pro-

gram will be presented on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2285722.

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preciation group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will discuss 20th-century American music on Monday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 2286300. INDIVIDUAL LEGAL-COUNSELING SES-

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Lee Senior Center will focus on great weather events in history on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 11:15 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

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of discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

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Wednesday, Sept. 13 The cost of $76 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748. PLAY READING PROFFERED: A dra-

matic reading by the Carlton Players of playwright Tony Gallo’s “Charleston Revisited” will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

WALKERS HEAD TO WILDLIFE PRESERVE:

The Arlington Walking Club will travel to Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve for its weekly amble on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Lubber Run Community Center. COMMUNITY FAIR FOCUSES ON DOWNSIZING: A “downsizing fair” will be held

on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. News of interest to Arlington’s active seniors runs each week in the Sun Gazette. Look for it here!

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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. September 2, 1960: n The County Board has ordered a stop to police using wiretap surveillance, even in “isolated” cases. n Local Republicans are hoping to establish “Nixon Clubs” at local high schools. n A Petersburg man, who grew up as a slave, has died at what is believed to be the age of 120. n Rome’s famed nightlife is being blamed for the “dismal” performance of the U.S. track team at the Olympics. September 3, 1969: n County Board candidates Kenneth Haggerty and Charles Wood sparred over public swimming pools and electing board members by districts at the Civic Federation’s candidate forum. n At 5.5 billion gallons per day, the flow of the Potomac River currently is about twice the average for this time of year. n Virginia officials continue their search downstate for victims of Hurricane Camille. n The dropout rate at Virginia high schools is down to 4.5 percent, a decrease from 5.1 percent a year before. September 2, 1971: n County police have started accepting anonymous calls reporting drug abuse. n County Board members Kenneth Haggerty and Joseph Wholey have been battling over housing subsidies for middle-income residents and tax relief for the elderly. September 2-3, 1976: n Arlington Hospital officials are asking the county government to reimburse about $800,000 in costs incurred in serving those in need. September 2, 1983: n Gov. Robb is traveling through Europe, in an effort to promote the Old Dominion as a spot for business investment. n Arlington students return to class on Tuesday to a lunch menu that includes hot dogs, baked beans, sliced peaches and milk. n The National Capital Cat Show will be held on Sept. 10 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

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On the Orange Line in Clarendon $625,000 This stunning upper floor in Clarendon’s Hartford Condominiums offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a stainless & granite kitchen with open breakfast bar/service counter, brand new hardwoods, brand new carpet in the BR’S, fresh paint, gas fireplace, 3 French balconies, master with bath ensuite, sweeping views over picturesque Lyon Village, an in unit washer & dryer and garage parking. All conveniently located in a 70 unit boutique building just steps from everything including METRO! 1200 N. Hartford Street #507

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