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Adjusted Boundaries On Horizon
High-School Growth Will Lead to Changes in 2017 SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Second-grader Gazel Derer, shown working on a math problem at Barcroft Elementary School, was one of 26,193 students on hand when Arlington Public Schools kicked off the 2016-17 school year. That’s nearly 900 more students than last year. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
Student Population Is Still on Rise SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Arlington Public Schools started the school year with higher enrollment than a year before, but remains below – for now at least – previous projections of the number of lads and lasses with their keisters in classes. The first-day-of-school enrollment of 26,193 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade was 886 students more than at the start of the 2015-16 school year, yet 221 shy of projections, Superintendent Patrick Murphy told School Board members on Sept. 8. But the story is not yet complete; a “final” count is taken and forwarded to
the Virginia Department of Education based on enrollment recorded Sept. 30. “It will fluctuate as we go through the month,” Murphy said of the enrollment figures. “You’re going to have more students beginning to register,” while others will drop off for a variety of reasons, he said. County school officials expect the growth to continue, if perhaps not at the rates seen a few years ago, and are continuing to plan for enrollment surpassing 30,000 sometime in the 2020s. That will be even higher than Arlington’s student population at the height of the Baby Boom; even so,
about eight in 10 county households have no children in the school system, a percentage that is not expected to vary much in coming years. The 2016-17 school year began for most Arlington students on Sept. 6, with 354 new teachers joining the veteran educators on hand to greet them. The school system also has 19 new buses joining its fleet and helping to transport 16,000 students per day across 846 routes. In a first-day wrapup to School Board members, Murphy thanked maintenance workers throughout the school system for extra work to create “positive, bright learning environments” for the returning students.
Arlington school officials expect to have a plan in place before Christmas for highschool boundary changes set to take effect in the fall of 2017. “This is not going to affect current highschool students; this will be for those entering as rising ninth-graders,” said Superintendent Patrick Murphy, anticipating the first question parents and students might ask. A final decision While details re- on who is going main sketchy, the where is slated plan takes aim at to be made by Wa s h i n g t o n - L e e mid-December. High School, which is projected to see Parents will be ongoing and accel- able to weigh erating overcrowd- in online and ing unless boundar- at local forums. ies can be adjusted. As a result, some elementary- and middleschool students currently in the W-L attendance area might end up shifted to Yorktown and Wakefield high schools, where the crowding is less severe. At a Sept. 8 School Board meeting, Murphy said he expects to have a boundary-adjustment package in place by Dec. 12. The deadline is not an arbitrary one: That Continued on Page 22
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Senior Olympics Bring Out Competition, Fraternity SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Next time you feel like just lounging around, putting off exercising yet again, think about Vera Punke and Hilda Gross. While you’re on the sofa, they’re out and about, staying active, every day – and they’re 101 and 100 years old, respectively. Punke (of Arlington) and Gross (Burke) are the most seasoned of the 918 entrants in the 2016 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, which kicked off Sept. 10 and will run through Sept. 21 at venues across the region. It’s the highest turnout in the 34-year history of the program, up 4 percent from last year’s record. All told, competitors will take part in a cumulative 2,311 events, from running and biking to bridge and mah jongg. “When the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics first began in 1982, there were about 75 participants,” said chairman Jim Mackenzie. This year, in contrast, 544 men and 374 women will take part. Among them: Albert Arcand Jr. of Woodbridge, who won a medal even before the opening ceremonies began. Arcand captured the gold in his age group in the 3-mile walk, held at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. “It’s fun,” said Arcand, who won in the 60-to-64 age group. Two years ago, he
took first in the category; last year, he was second. The goal is to do your best, not necessarily to come out on top. “It’s not that competitive – everyone enjoys it,” said Arcand, who had registered to compete in several other events during the 12-day competition. “The worst you can do is come in last,” he said. (Just finishing is often victory in itself; one competitor got a rousing rendition when he made it to the finish line – behind all the others – in his heat in the male 3mile walk. Turns out he was competing in the 90-to-95 age group, and ended up taking the gold medal.) The Senior Olympics initiative is sponsored by the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church, along with private organizations. Plus, “there’s a large number of volunteers . . . who make sure the events run smoothly,” Mackenzie said. “They do great work.” Arlington County Board Chairman Libby Garvey, who welcomed those attending the opening ceremonies, said the 50-and-older demographic is setting an example for younger generations. “Getting old doesn’t mean you have to stop moving,” Garvey said, pointing to her 88-year-old mother, who, after recuperating from a broken knee in the spring,
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Politics
Clement More Forceful in Debate with Garvey
Independent Has a Long Climb to Be Competitive Against Democrat SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
They’ve both run for office almost countless times, but when they faced off for the first time since 2012, it was independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement who seemed more hard-charging than Democratic incumbent Libby Garvey. “Stop the backroom deals,” Clement thundered at the Sept. 6 Arlington County Civic Federation candidate forum, held at Virginia Hospital Center. “When you have one-party rule for so long, it is very easy to dismiss community sentiment,” the challenger said, contending the current county leadership “is committed to preserving the status quo.” It’s a familiar refrain for Clement, who has run six times for County Board either as an independent (as this year) or under the banner of the Green Party. She long has contended that Arlington elected officials are mere rubber-stamps for the development community without fully considering the ramifications. “Many of the developments that are coming online are going to have major impacts on streets, schools and green space,” Clement said during a 30-minute back-and-forth with Garvey, who survived a bruising Democratic primary to
Independent Audrey Clement and Democratic County Board Chairman Libby Garvey listen to a question at the Sept. 6, 2016, Arlington County Civic Federation debate.
move on to the general election. The incumbent, who first won election to the County Board in 2012 after 15 years on the School Board, wasn’t exactly playing defense all evening, but – as was the case in her primary against Erik Gutshall – didn’t seem to have the accelerator pressed all the way to the metal. Asked about the impact of development, and whether the county government should conduct impact assessments on individual projects, Garvey pressed a middle way. “We actually have a sense of what’s happening,” she said of the side-effects of growth. “We need to make sure we’re [looking at development] in a smart way.”
As for community engagement? “Good things have happened, but there is much more to do,” Garvey said. “We have the potential to be better. We need to find more ways for people to participate.” Both Clement and Garvey voiced support for what’s become known as the “72-hour rule”: Putting all relevant documents online at least three days before County Board meetings. Garvey, who has positioned herself as a champion of transparency, said the government is moving toward that goal. As for Clement’s argument that deals are done before public input begins, Garvey countered with the task force set up to recommend a site for Fire Station #8.
In the end, the task force recommended keeping the station where it was; Garvey supported moving it to a location sought by the fire department, but was outvoted by her colleagues. “You’ve got to be prepared to take whatever comes out of the process,” Garvey said. The board chair also defended the county government’s economic-development initiatives. “It’s been a little bumpy,” she said of recent years, when office-vacancy rates have spiked as federal-government tenants have decamped for cheaper locales, “but . . . we’ll be a lot healthier.” Garvey may not be a favorite of many rank-and-file Democrats, but she likely will get a boost from the high turnout expected during this presidential-election year. She has met Clement on the ballot twice before, in a 2012 special election and the subsequent general election. Garvey won them both. For Clement, past runs have yielded vote totals ranging from under 10 percent to more than 30 percent, depending on whether there were other candidates on the ballot or (as is the case this year) she had a one-on-one shot against the Democratic nominee. But 30 percent would not be enough in a two-candidate race, meaning Clement has a tough slog if she wants the outcome of her sixth County Board bid to be different than her first five. A vote for Clement means “you will not be disappointed,” she said in a pitch to voters.
Democrats Endorse All Four Local Bond Referendums SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
The Arlington County Democratic Committee will urge local voters to support all four bond referendums on the Nov. 8 ballot. POLITICAL Committee members on POTPOURRI a voice vote – and without opposition – agreed Sept. 7 to back the bond proposals: $139 million for schools, $99 million for community infrastructure, $59 million for transportation and $19 million for parks and recreation. The vote was not unexpected; if county Democrats have ever opposed a local bond referendum, is hasn’t happened in the past 35 years. Voters, too, have supported county bond packages for years; the last one to 4
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be turned down was in 1979. But Bob Platt, resolutions chair for the Arlington County Democratic Committee, said having the party formally back the spending proposals was important. “It really does make a difference,” he said prior to the vote. The Arlington County Republican Committee may take up the issue of bonds at its meeting later this month. The Arlington Green Party also usually weighs in prior to Election Day. Democrats Working to Ramp Up Voter Turnout: In a sign that Arlington Democratic leaders may be getting mildly concerned about the prospects for Hillary Clinton in the Old Dominion, the party leadership is pressing for ways to wring out additional votes in the county. “We need all hands on deck,” county Democratic leader Kip Malinosky said at the party’s Sept. 7 monthly meeting, urg-
ing against taking the end result for granted. “The other side is very much focused on Virginia.” Noting that Arlington turnout was 88 percent in the 2012 presidential election, Malinosky pressed for more this time. “We need to get to 92 percent [this year], and I think we can do it.” Arlington election officials recorded more than 3,000 new registrations in August, which is expected to benefit Democrats – but in this unusual political year, can anyone really know? “We can’t get complacent,” said Josh Katcher, who is leading Democratic turnout efforts. “We need people to volunteer.” County Democratic leaders have set a goal of Hillary Clinton receiving a margin of at least 50,000 votes in Arlington. It may be achievable but won’t be easy: Barack Obama’s margins were 49,118 in
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2008 and 46,795 in 2012. To spread the word to the faithful, local Democrats will begin fanning out across the county Sept. 17 for “Messenger Week,” hand-delivering a party-produced election newspaper to doorsteps across the community. “It’s a really great way to get to know your neighborhood – and burn some calories,” said Laura Saul Edwards, who is leading up the effort. “It’s a very easy thing to do.” From 1968 to 2008, Republican presidential candidates won the Virginia vote and took the commonwealth’s electoral votes. Obama reversed that trend with victories – albeit relatively narrow ones – in 2008 and 2012. Malinosky said Arlington Democrats would do their part to make it three in a Continued on Page 23
Rep. Beyer: ‘My Work Has Just Begun’ in Congress Democrat’s Bid for Second Term Benefits from District’s Voting Pattern
finements to health-care reform; gun-control legislation; and measures to address climate issues. A sexy litany? Perhaps not. But Beyer, who served for eight years as Virginia’s lieutenant governor before losing the governor’s race to Republican Jim Gilmore in 1997, said he enjoys the political arena. “Almost all my best friends – and my wife – I met through politics,” he said. “I am so lucky.” His supporters echo Beyer’s stated willingness to work across the political aisle. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th) called
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With the political demographics virtually guaranteeing his return to Congress, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) used his formal campaign kickoff to look ahead. “I feel a great deal of optimism – my work . . . has just begun,” Beyer said during a gathering that attracted about 100 political leaders and supporters to Bon Air Park in Arlington on the steamy afternoon of Sept. 10. Among those on hand were a host of current (Mark Sickles, Mark Levine, Dick Saslaw) and former (Bob Brink, Mary Margaret Whipple) legislators, as well as Arlington County Board Chairman Libby Garvey. Beyer said Democrats need to be “patient and relentless” in pushing their priorities while in the minority on Capitol Hill, and said he planned to stick around to try and flip the party to the majority. “I hope there will be a couple more,” he said of future races, which for the U.S. House occur every two years. Beyer, 65, was elected in 2014 to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Moran in the 8th District, which includes Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and a portion of Fairfax County. While he has opposition – Republican Charles Hernick and in-
dependent Julio Gracia share the ballot – the district is reliably Democratic, even more so in presidential years. Beyer’s 63percent share of the vote two years ago could approach, or exceed, 70 percent on Nov. 8. “I’m having fun,” Beyer said, using a phrase he repeats at nearly every public gathering. The election, he said, “gives us a chance to think again why we’re Democrats.” Less extroverted than his congressional predecessor, Beyer’s policy priorities shade to the wonky side: Investment in infrastructure, and innovation; Celebratescience our Jewish souls re-
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Our View: ‘Yes’ to All County Bond Referendums
You’d have to be well into your 40s to remember a time when the Arlington electorate turned down a local bond referendum. Since the last one was unceremoniously rejected – in 1979 – a steady stream of approvals has followed. In all those years, through all economic conditions, we’ve never viewed our role as being a rubber stamp. Each of the referendums is evaluated on its own merits, each decision rendered independently. The county government has accumulated significant – though manageable – debt. Our view is that county officials should not be given a blank check for unbridled spending, as unfortunately was the case a decade or so ago before the profligacy was reined in. The bond packages being sent to voters on Nov. 8 tend to focus on core services, needed new facilities and reconstruction of infrastructure that is past its prime: - $139 million to meet the needs of a growing school system. - $99 million for community-infrastructure proj-
ects, including rebuilding Lubber Run Community Center, developing the Nauck Town Center, design of a new Fire Station #8 and funding the latest in a long line of Neighborhood Conservation projects. - $59 million for transportation projects, including capital spending for Metro and cash for paving projects. - $19 million for recreation, including land acquisition and work to improve a number of parks. It is a largely responsible proposal, although we have our quibbles. Two of the biggest: Road paving should be funded by annual expenditures, not bond issues, and the cost of the new H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program building in Rosslyn is in our view excessive, given the school’s size. As a result of those concerns, we offer only qualified support for the transportation and school bonds, but still urge voters to cast ballots in favor of them on Nov. 8. We give unqualified support for the parks and community infrastructure bonds.
Upcoming Election Is More About the Future Than Specific Presidential Candidates on Ballot Editor: The first national election ever held in this country was 227 years ago, on Jan. 7, 1789. There were no Republicans and no Democrats. George Washington was unanimously selected by the Electoral College as the first president of this country. This first election cemented a future in which we would choose our leaders in a democratic way. A bold and novel idea that meant that everyday citizens would have a voice in the people who would govern them. This past month, I worked with local students in the community and my Boy Scout troop to hold two non-partisan voter-registration drives as a part of my Eagle Scout project at the Vienna Farmers’ Market. In many ways, this registration drive was a success. We were able to talk to over 2,000 passionate Vienna voters and remind them about the Virginia photoID law that requires all voters to bring a form of government-issued identification. We were able to help 80 people apply for absentee ballots and registered 20 people to vote. I wanted to share the impact that I hope this drive had on our community, as well as what I learned.
Something I am very proud of is the fact that the drive was run completely by local youth volunteers. Everyone who registered new voters was a student. In fact, a majority of these students could not even vote themselves. A student-run drive was important to me for many reasons. I hope that my fellow classmates and fellow Boy Scouts who participated in this drive came to the same conclusion as I did: the power of a vote is a right we should hold dear. I hope they saw voting as a civic responsibility that enables Americans to participate in the democracy our forefathers fought for and defended. Participating in that democracy should be a priority when we turn 18. I also hope this outpouring of young people inspired our community. We met many residents this past month who told us that they were in a dilemma. One man said that not only did he not want a registration form, but he wasn’t planning on voting because he couldn’t bear to make the choice between “a crook and a narcissist.” I hope this student-run force reminded voters like this gentleman and many others in our community who may be facing a similar dilemma that they are not choosing between two candidates
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– they are choosing a future. A future for me and a future for all of us at the drive who are not able to cast a ballot. That is what all elections are about: choosing the candidate who will build a better America for the next generation to build on. I understand that this is a very divisive election. It is hard to ignore the fact that the two major candidates have the highest unfavorability ratings in history. But still I urge you: don’t squander your choice by choosing to sit on the sidelines. Find the courage to cast a ballot this year, because this election, quite frankly, is bigger than just you. Our history has been shaped and defined by people have demanded a fair ballot. In 1920, women got the right to vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act prohibited racial discrimination in voting. In 1971, the right to vote for young people who were 18 and older was protected by the passage of the 26th Amendment. I won’t be able to vote this year, and neither will thousands of other Vienna citizens who are under 18, but we are all counting on you to make that choice on our behalf on Nov. 8. Raman Khanna Dunn Loring
Local Dental Team Helps Those in Need Downstate A local dentist and his team participated in July’s annual “Mission of Mercy” project downstate, designed to bring fresh smiles and improved health to impoverished areas in Appalachia. The event – with the theme “Make America Smile Again” – was held under tents, tarps, mobile trailers and horse stalls in the fairgrounds area of Wise, Va., about eight hours from Northern Virginia in what had once been a prosperous coal region, but has fallen on hard times. The team of Robert Morabito DDS – whose offices are located on the Arlington-Falls Church border – was among a group of medical professionals providing care to more than 2,500 patients. About half of them received donated dental care, valued at about $1.3 million. Patients came from as far as North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky to the annual medical-dental mission, the oldest and largest one in the nation. It was started by the Virginia
Dental Association. “In the past, our team has focused on fillings, extractions and cleanings,” the team of Dr. Morabito noted. “This year, our emphasis was complete smile rehabilitation through an amazing new process from Benchmark Dental that allows us to fabricate new upper and lower dentures in about two hours. In fact, our denture team was able to provide more than 100 dentures during the weekend.” Many of the patients treated have struggled without any teeth for more than five and some as long as 20 years. Residents frequently do not have insurance or the money to pay for a set of dentures, which on average can cost $4,000 to $5,000. “It’s absolutely devastating and incredibly sad to see so many patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s not to have teeth, not to be able to eat a healthy meal or not smile,” Dr. Morabito’s team noted. “In fact, there is a waiting list of more than 700 patients for this one mission
alone.” Dr. Morabito has deep roots in the Arlington community, as his father was a dentist in the county for a quarter-century. His team started its mission work following Hurricane Katrina, and they have gone abroad to El Salvador, Jamaica, Peru and Haiti. This is its 12th Mission of Mercy project, and the second one to Wise. “I am truly honored and humbled to have been joined by my team, several of their children and my father-in-law giving back, changing lives and restoring dignity,” Dr. Morabito noted.
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mixed. Unemployment is relatively low, but there are hints that those in the lower economic segments may not be building the type of wealth needed to provide home-ownership opportunities. – A Staff Report
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9/11 Event Honors First-Responders, Navy Ship SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Arlington public-safety personnel and civic leaders commemorated the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the captain and some crew of the U.S. Navy ship named in honor of the community’s response to events of Sept. 11, 2001. Fire Station #5 – whose personnel were first on the scene after calls came in those 15 Septembers ago of a horrific assault on the nation’s military headquarters – served as backdrop for the event, held Sept. 10. While expressing sorrow about “the most traumatic day in American history,” U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) said the event also was designed as “a celebration of our wonderful first-responders.” “Everybody was working together [on 9/11] . . . and we’ve continued to build that unified command structure,” Beyer said at the ceremony and barbecue. The event was sponsored by the Community Alliance, successor to the local organization that raised funds for commissioning ceremonies of the USS Arlington. Funds are managed by the Arlington Community Foundation. The Navy ship – a landing platform dock designed to speed supplies and U.S. Marines on humanitarian missions and to world trouble spots – was named in honor
Among those attending the Sept. 10, 2016, event honoring Arlington 9/11 first-responders and members of the crew of the USS Arlington were event organizer Jim Pebley, U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Bailey, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th), Arlington Community Foundation executive director PHOTO BY JACKIE SNELLING Wanda Pierce and organizer Kevin Reardon.
of the community’s response the 2001 terrorist attacks. It was the third U.S. Navy ship in modern times to bear the name “Arlington.” The ship’s commanding officer, U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Bailey, was on hand with some of his crew, and praised the “really neat relationship” between the ship and its namesake community. “Arlington, Virginia, is truly our second home,” said Bailey, a naval aviator who has commanded the vessel since June 2015.
Residents “are always making us feel so welcome,” he said. The USS Arlington left Norfolk on its maiden deployment last October, with officers, enlisted personnel and Marines away for 210 days before returning to home port. During the seven months, the ship docked in Portugal, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and France, transited the Suez Canal and spent several lengthy spells on counterterrorism duty in the Persian Gulf and off the coast of Ye-
men. There were 18 ship-to-ship replenishments and 103 aviation operations. “It was a great opportunity to get out there and represent some of our nation’s brightest and best young citizens – a really spectacular crew of young sailors and Marines,” said Bailey. He noted that the majority of Navy personnel on the ship are in their early 20s, while many Marines are just 18 or 19. “It was the first deployment for many of the crew,” said Bailey, who is set to rotate to another post soon. A number of community leaders were on hand, including County Board members Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey. The event, Dorsey said, proved “a wonderful chance for us to gather and reflect.” “The words ‘thank you’ seem insignificant,” but are heartfelt, he said. Jim Pebley, a retired U.S. Navy aviator who has played key leadership roles in connecting the USS Arlington and its namesake community, said bringing together first-responders and the ship’s crew had special meaning. “We all know what heroes they are,” Pebley said. For more than 80 years, the Sun Gazette and its predecessors have been the go-to news source for the Arlington community. These days, we have you covered both in print and online.
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Is Everyone Rowing in the Same Direction? Regional Leadership Summit Sees Policy Differences Based on Politics, Geography BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Top elected officials in Northern Virginia concur on the region’s most pressing issues, but have differing – sometimes quite divergent – views on how to tackle them. Five high-ranking regional leaders sounded off on transportation, economic development and education Aug. 31 at the Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. Hosted by the Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun County and Northern Virginia chambers of commerce and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the event drew about 225 people and forced organizers to relocate it from a smaller venue to Gannett Co. Inc. headquarters in Tysons. The debate proved so lively that moderator Bruce Potter, chief of operating officer of Northern Virginia Media Services, had time to pose only a fraction of the questions submitted. Asked what should be the region’s top transportation priorities, Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg (D) advocated for having another tunnel built at Rosslyn, which would alleviate some of Metro’s backups at that crunch point.
“This would help us all,” she said. “I believe the time has come to take a serious look at that.” Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) agreed and pushed also for American Legion Bridge upgrades, which she said might be accomplished through a public-private partnership. Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phyllis Randall (D) said regional leaders instead should focus on drawing businesses and jobs closer to where people live. “We really cannot divorce job growth from transportation,” she said. “We must incentivize businesses to move to our area. The most obvious answer to getting cars off the road is to work where you are.” Most of the officeholders agreed more had to be done to shore up Metrorail’s infrastructure and make it safer. Silberberg pressed for a dedicated Metro funding source and said the transit agency likely will come out stronger after weathering the recent storm of criticism. “What were we doing all those years?” she asked. “Where was all that money going?” Randall said Metro’s difficulties stemmed in part from its success. She cited baseball sage Yogi Berra’s famous
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given that the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia has applied to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to obtain a Permit for the Archaeological Removal of Human Burials in order to lawfully disinter human remains from the Robert Ball, Sr. family burying ground. The burying ground is located within the Central United Methodist Church property, within the northwest corner of the intersection of Fairfax Drive and North Stafford Street in Arlington, Virginia. Six gravestone markers are present on site: Robert Ball, Sr. (b. Nov. 13, 1776 d. May 21, 1861), Ann Thrift Ball (b. Feb. 10, 1781 d. Oct. 7, 1864), Alice Ball (b. Aug. 8, 1853 d. Jun. 22, 1854), James Thrift Ball (b. Nov. 3, 1806 d. Mar. 6, 1867), Mary Sewell Ball (b. Jul. 4, 1800 d. Oct. 4, 1870), and Frances E Dyer (b. Sep. 1, 1843 d. Dec. 4, 1881). There is also the potential for the unmarked burials of three other members of the Ball family to be present on site: Mary Matilda Ball Reed (b. 1817 d. 1833), Martha Ball (b. 1817 d. unknown), and William Ball (b. 1803 d. 1855). It is proposed that all remains within the cemetery will be archeologically disinterred and relocated to another cemetery within the county where other Ball family members are interred. The interested public is invited to contact the agent of the Central United Methodist Church to request additional information. The public is specifically invited to comment on the proposed disposition of recovered remains. Copies of the full application to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be available for public review at the Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development (Historic Preservation) located at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Ste. 700, Arlington, Virginia and at the Center for Local History Research Room, Central Library, first floor 1015 N. Quincy Street Arlington, Virginia. Additionally, a copy of the full application will be available from the Department of Historic Resources in Richmond, Virginia and can be provided by the agent of the Central United Methodist Church upon request. A Public Meeting regarding this permit application will be held on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM local time at the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. Questions and comments must be received by Thursday October 13, 2016 and should be addressed to the agent:
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Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball hosted 18 players from Beijing recently for a unique week of baseball training, sightseeing and a cultural exchange. Each day started with time on the diamond with former Major League player and manager, Jim Lefebvre, and his assistant, Dan Cassidy. “When the Jiapao [league] director approached us with this idea, we were a little skeptical,” Arlington Babe Ruth commissioner Phil Juliano said. “By July, many baseball families finally take vacations. We took the idea to our membership, and they enthusiastically jumped in.” Jiapao players stayed in the homes of Arlington players, sharing time away from the diamond at local swimming pools, the White House, area museums and Nationals Stadium. Jiapao director Kang Kang lived in the D.C. area for three years before returning to Beijing, taking a love of base-
ball with him. (“Jiapao” is a play on the words on “home” and “run.”) “My goal is to coach Chinese children to enjoy sport for the fun of it, not as a competition,” he said. To promote the idea of fun, and to cool down in the area heat wave, Juliano tossed water balloons to the youngest of the visitors in a modified game. Lefebvre developed and coached the Chinese Olympic team for the 2008 games in Beijing. “We are training more than baseball players,” Lefebvre said. “We are training citizens of the world.” Arlington Babe Ruth participants were Jack and Maggie Coyne, Aiden and Isabel Delacourt, Michael and Tom Foti, Jimmy Greenwood, Ryan and Sam Lillis, Carey and Collin Lu, Ryan and Simon Powers, Cody and Wyatt Shoelson and Jacob Wolfsthal. Former Arlington Babe Ruth players and assistant coaches were Chris Brady, Andy Collins, Charlie Connally, Josh and Nathan Jones, Tyler Spicer and Travis Thein.
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Arlington Notes AVERAGE PAYCHECKS TAKE TURN FOR THE WORSE: The average paycheck
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The Arlington County government’s Department of Environmental Services will host its biannual E-CARE [Environmental Collection and Recycling Event] on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. County residents can dispose of household hazardous materials and recycle bikes, small metal items, shoes and clothing. Each household will be able to swap out an old CFL-style light bulb for a new LED bulb. For a complete list of items that will be accepted, see the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us and search “E-CARE.” LIBRARY PROGRAM LOOKS AT COLLEGE-SAVING OPTIONS: An introduc-
tion to Virginia “529” savings plans for higher education will be presented on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Central Library. The program will look at the benefits of four programs offered in Virginia, and how to get started. Registration is required. For information, call (703) 228-5999 or e-mail afox@ arlingtonva.us. ACTOR-TURNED-AUTHOR TO DISCUSS COOKBOOK: The Arlington Coun-
ty library system will present actor Robin Ellis discussing his new book – “Mediterranean Cooking for Diabetics: Delicious Dishes to Control or Avoid Diabetes” – on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. at Central Library. Ellis starred in the 1975 BBC series “Poldark.” He will participate in a conversation with retired New York Times correspondent Irv Molotsky, followed by a book-signing and light refreshments. NATURE CENTER TO HOST REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS: Long Branch Na-
ture Center will host an invasive-plant-removal effort on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the park. Participants can come for the entire event, or just part of it. No registration is required. For information, call (703) 228-6535. YOUR SUBMISSIONS ARE INVITED:
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ty government and partners including the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities will host “We Are All Arlington,” a forum looking at the legacy of various waves of immigration on the community over the past 40 years, on Friday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wakefield High School. For information, call (703) 672-1541 or see the Web site at www.weareallarlington.org.
‘AFAC’ TO HOST GOLF TOURNEY: The
Arlington Food Assistance Center will hold its second annual golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton. The event begins with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., and will include lunch, an open bar and dinner. For information on tickets and sponsorships, see the Web site at www.afac. org.
GAY, LESBIAN ALLIANCE TO HOST PICNIC: The Arlington Gay and Lesbian
Alliance will hold a community picnic on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South Hayes St. The organization will provide grills, charcoal, utensils, plates, buns, condiments and beverages. Those attending are asked to bring food for grilling – “whatever your heart desires; and don’t feel limited to just burgers or hot dogs,” organizers said. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.agla.org.
ROTARY CLUB PREPS FUND-RAISER TO SUPPORT HOMELESS: The Rotary
Club of Arlington will host a fund-raising wine-and-cheese event on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) conference center in Ballston. Held in conjunction with Arrowine and Cheese of Arlington, “Wine Helps!” will support Homestretch, an organization devoted to the needs of homeless families. Funds will purchase winter coats for children. For information on the event, see the Web site at https://arcwinehelps.wordpress.com. ‘ARLINGTON THRIVE’ HOSTS FAMILY EVENT: Arlington Thrive (formerly Ar-
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AHC Inc. is seeking volunteers for its teen-tutoring program, which connects local residents with students attending middle and high schools. Participants spend one hour a week helping students in a variety of subjects or in one specific area. The 2016-17 session begins Sept. 20 at six locations across Arlington. For information, see the Web site at www.ahcinc. org.
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The Woman’s Club of Arlington recently added a “little library” to the exterior of its clubhouse at 700 South Buchanan Street, built by Jim Paine, husband of club member Jeanie Paine. Above, student Markarius Nealis borrows a novel. The lending library, with a “take one/leave one” motto, also will offer DVDs, CDs and Spanish-language materials.
will host “BBQ, Boots & Bingo” on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Road. The event will feature picnic fare, moon bounces, face painting, a climbing wall, bingo, music and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children or $50 for families, with all proceeds going to support emergency financial assistance to local residents who cannot pay their bills for rent, utility or medical care. For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.arlingtonthrive.org. WOMAN’S CLUB OF ARLINGTON GEARING UP FOR ANNIVERSARY: The
Woman’s Club of Arlington will celebrate its 85th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the group’s clubhouse, 700 South Buchanan St. As part of the event, club members are partnering with the Arlington Food Assistance Center in collecting non-perishable canned goods and cereal at the anniversary party. For information on the event, call (703) 553-5800.
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Transportation Notes TRANSIT RIDERSHIP SEEING A BROAD-BASED DECLINE: Transit rider-
ship across Northern Virginia was down 6 percent in the fiscal year ending in June compared to a year before, according to new data, with nearly every regional bus and train system seeing declines. A total of 148.7 million trips were taken on the Metro system and seven other regional transit systems during the year ending June 30, down from 158.1 million a year before, according from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. More than two of every three transit trips taken in the region during the year (102.7 million) was on Metro’s rail system, which posted a ridership decline of 6.7 percent. Declines occurred at all stations in Virginia except the Greensboro, McLean and Tysons Corner stations on the Silver Line. Metrobus ridership totaled 20.1 million during the fiscal year, down 4.6 percent.
Among local transit systems, only two – Arlington Transit (up 13.8 percent to 3.2 million rides) and Loudoun County Transit (up 0.9 percent to 1.8 million) saw year-over-year increases. Other bus and rail systems posted declines: Fairfax Connector (down 8 percent to 9 million rides), Prince William OmniRide and OmniLink (down 8.8 percent to 2.8 million), Virginia Railway Express (down 3.4 percent to 4.4 million), Alexandria’s DASH system (down 3.9 percent to 4.1 million) and Fairfax City’s CUE (down 12 percent to 679,000). ORANGE LINE STATIONS TO BE IMPACTED BY 42 DAYS OF ‘SAFETRACK’:
Travelers who rely on stations at the western end of the Orange Line should gird for 42 days of unpleasantness, as the Metro system’s “SafeTrack” effort hits several local stations Sept. 15 to Oct. 26. There will be single-tracking taking place weekdays along the route of the
Schools & Military n Katherine Boone of Arlington earned a doctor of education degree during recent commencement exercises at Frostburg State University. Her dissertation was titled “ResidentAssistant Workplace Motivation: A MidAtlantic Regional Study.”
n Nathan Dailey of Arlington earned a doctor of physical therapy degree and John Heniger of Arlington earned a master of business administration degree and a master of health administration degree during recent commencement exercises at Baylor University.
Vienna, Dunn Loring and West Falls Church stations, with trains running every 24 minutes (every 20 minutes after 10 p.m.). Officials say those using the stations should expect conditions to be “extremely crowded.” During weekday rush hours, limited free shuttle-bus service will operated every 5 to 10 minutes to connect the Vienna and West Falls Church stations. It will not serve the Dunn Loring station. Regular Orange Line service will run from West Falls Church to New Carrollton. On the weekends of Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, the Vienna, Dunn Loring and West Falls Church stations will be closed, with shuttle buses replacing trains. On the weekends of Oct. 8-9 and 15-16, the Vienna and Dunn Loring stations will be closed, with shuttle-bus service. For full details, see the Web site at www.wmata.com. MOROCCAN CARRIER JOINS RANKS AT DULLES: The Moroccan national
n Emily Blagg and Megan Linquiti of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
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carrier Royal Air Maroc made its first nonstop flight from Casablanca to Washington Dulles International Airport on Sept. 8, inaugurating three-times-a-week service between the local region and the North African city. Royal Air Maroc received U.S. Department of Transportation approval for the route last December. It is using Boeing 737 aircraft, which it also uses to fly between Morocco and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Flight time is about 7.5 hours eastbound, 8.5 hours westbound to cover 3,800 miles between the two cities. The inaugural flight was slated to arrive at Dulles at 9:55 p.m., then turn around and begin its journey back to Casablanca at 11:40 p.m. The flight also is designed to provide one-stop service to the Moroccan vacation destination of Marrakesh, as well as connecting service to the Royal Air Maroc flight network.
lington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Rochester Institute of Technology. n Sarah Corry of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Ithaca College.
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Regional Continued from Page 10 Stewart disagreed with Silberberg’s assertion that Metrorail was the “backbone” of Northern Virginia’s transportation infrastructure. “Fixed rail only brings you from Point A to Point B,” he said. “It doesn’t get you to Point A.” The officeholders also offered differing perspectives on the need for another bridge over the Potomac River. Randall said Maryland businesses should pressure that state’s legislators for action, but Fisette said the need for such a span hadn’t been shown yet and that a bridge built farther away from the region’s center could undermine new transit initiatives in the works, such as Maryland’s Purple Line. Regarding possible deterioration of the state’s status as a place to do business, most of the officeholders expressed confidence in their economic-development efforts and the salesmanship of Gov. McAuliffe. When Fisette said he couldn’t imagine anyone else doing more to promote the commonwealth, Stewart responded, “I can.” Fisette sent that rejoinder right back with “And I bet a president, too,” a reference to Stewart’s support for Republican
presidential nominee Donald Trump. Stewart disagreed, saying North Carolina was “eating our lunch” and that the local region still relies too much on federal spending. Randall pressed political leaders and business officials to seek out the opinions of a wider variety of people, including Millennials. Americans also need to address firearm issues if they hope to court the Asian tourism industry, whose leaders have expressed concern about gun violence in the United States, she said. Silberberg was more upbeat about Virginia’s economic prospects, especially in the fields of health and medical technology. “I think we’re seeing an uptick,” she said. “Other states copied what we were doing. We just have to up our game.” Panelists agreed workforce education needed to include vocational training as well as traditional college. Randall also pressed for more efforts to educate incarcerated people so they can succeed later in life. Potter’s final question involved the desirability of a Washington Redskins stadium in Northern Virginia. “Yes – for Loudoun!” Fisette responded. Randall laughed, but was more hesitant in her response. “I think we’re not there in the conversation yet,” she said.
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joy tossing the ball around with the kids or Rover in the fenced rear yard. Extras? From the fresh paint to the high-efficiency replacement windows to the attic with its pull-down stairs, this is a home that is ready for its new owners to settle in with ease. As we sing a chorus of “hallelujah!” to the end of a rough summer, heat-andhumidity-wise, you can salute autumn by making this home your very own. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.
Facts for buyers Address: 4907 29th Street North, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,079,000 by Dave Lloyd, Weichert, Realtors (703) 593-3204. Schools: Discovery Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
Pending Sales See Strength in Most of U.S. Pending home sales expanded in most of the country in July and reached their second highest reading in over a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors. Only the Midwest saw a dip in contract activity last month. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 1.3 percent to 111.3 in July from 109.9 in June, and is now 1.4 percent higher than July 2015 (109.8). The index is now at its second highest reading this year after April (115.0). Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says a sizable jump in the West lifted pending home sales higher in July. “Amidst tight inventory conditions that have lingered the entire summer, contract activity last month was able to pick up at least modestly in a majority of areas,” Yun said. “More home shoppers having success is good news for the housing market heading into the fall, but buyers still have few choices There’s little doubt there’d be more sales activity right now if there were more affordable listings on the market.” Regionally: • The PHSI in the Northeast moved up 0.8 percent to 96.8 in July, and is now 1.1 percent above a year ago. • In the Midwest, the index decreased 2.9 percent to 105.8 in July, and is now 1.1 percent lower than July 2015. • Pending home sales in the South inched higher (0.8 percent) to an index of 123.9 in July and are now 0.4 percent higher than last July. • The index in the West surged 7.3 percent in July to 108.7, and is now 6.2 percent above a year ago. Recent residential construction data shows that the size and costs of new homes has moved downward over the past year. According to Yun, this is an early indication that home-builders are beginning to shift away from building larger, more expensive homes for the upper end of the market to focusing more on properties geared for buyers in the middle and lower price tiers. “Realtors in several high-cost areas have been saying for quite a while that there is robust demand for single-family starter homes and townhomes at an affordable price point for young buyers,” Yun said.
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Police Beat ARMED ROBBERY: n On Sept. 6 at 11:01 a.m., a man approached a clerk at a gas station in the 1800 block of North Fort Myer Drive, implied he had a weapon and stole cash and merchandise before fleeing on foot. The suspect is described as a black male with a beard. BRANDISHING: n On Sept. 2 at 9:07 p.m., a man brandished a firearm at another person while attempting to merge into the same lane in the 1300 block of Wilson Boulevard, police said. The suspect fled the scene but later was located by police and identified by the victim. The suspect – 52-year-old Sergio Martinez of Arlington – was arrested, charged with brandishing a firearm and was held on a $5,000 bond. ASSAULT ON POLICE: n On Sept. 8 at 4:27 p.m., an officer was conducting a traffic stop on Route 110 when, according to police, the subject was non-compliant and bit the officer’s hand. The suspect – 66-year-old Jo Walton McClease of Fairmount Heights, Md. – was arrested and charged with assault on police, obstruction and driving without a license. She was held on a secured bond. POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: n On Sept. 3 at 9:56 a.m., an officer stopped two pedestrians walking on westbound Interstate 66. They told police they were walking to their disabled vehicle located near the Rosslyn tunnel, police said. An officer located the vehicle, which contained buckets and milk jugs of unknown chemicals, police said. The Arlington County Fire Department’s Hazmat unit responded to the scene. Angela Hartley, 29, hometown not detailed, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Gary Smith, 37, of Elkins, W.Va., was charged with possession of a controlled substance. They each were held on $2,000 bonds. PEEPING TOM: n On Sept. 7 at 12:45 a.m., a woman heard knocking on her window in the 5100 block of 10th Street South, and observed a man walking away. There is no suspect description. Investigation is continuing. BURGLARY:
n On Sept. 7 between 2 and 5:10 a.m., an individual or individuals attempted to break into a residence in the 800 block of South Highland Street by tampering with a lock. Entry was not gained. n Sometime between Sept. 7 at 7:45 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 6:45 a.m., a business in the 5200 block of Lee Highway was burglarized. Cash was taken. n On Sept. 8 at 7:20 p.m., a man witnessed what he described as the shadows of several individuals walking through his residence in the 1600 block of South Eads Street. According to police, the suspects rummaged through several drawers and cabinets in the home, but nothing appeared to be missing.
GRAND LARCENY AUTO: n On Sept. 8 at approximately 7:15 a.m., police units were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Joyce Street for reports of two vehicles being left on their blocks with wheels missing. Two suspects are being sought. SUSPECT IN 1999 MURDER EXTRADITED FROM GUATEMALA: n More than 18 years after the suspect in an Arlington murder allegedly fled to Central America, he is back in the U.S. to await trial. A coordinated effort between the Arlington County Police Department and federal authorities in the United States and Guatemala has led to the arrest and extradition of 46-year-old Ludvin Estrada. Estrada was brought back to the U.S. on Sept. 9 and is being held in the Arlington County Detention Facility. Estrada is suspected in the May 11, 1999, murder of Eva Veliz, a 27-year-old woman whose body had been found inside the trunk of a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of North Pierce Street. She had been strangled. Police believe the victim and Estrada had been out dancing the night before, and suspect that a verbal altercation led to a physical confrontation between the two. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Estrada in 1999, but he already had fled the area and attempts to locate him in Guatemala proved unsuccessful. In 2012, the matter was assigned to the police department’s cold-case squad, which developed new information. A coordinated effort that included the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service and Guatemalan law enforcement led to the arrest of Estrada this past April. Extradition proceedings then commenced.
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evening is the school system’s annual high-school information night, when parents of rising ninth-graders are briefed on their options at the high-school level. “It’s a fairly brief timeline – only three months,” said School Board member Reid Goldstein, who as a school activist remembers several past boundary-change efforts that dragged on for much longer. Whether a boundary-change effort is lengthy or brisk, it is never particularly easy, said John Chadwick, the school system’s assistant superintendent for facilities.
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“It’s not a simple process,” he said. Those who want to play the redistricting home game will have the chance to design their own boundary plans through an online tool that will be open Oct. 12-24. Community meetings are slated for Oct. 12 and 27. School officials expect to have more firm numbers on how many students will need to be shifted in time for the next School Board meeting, set for Sept. 22. School Board Members: No Turning Back on New Elementary: The two Arlington School Board candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot expressed no interest in reconsidering the decision to build a new elementary school adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School and relocating – en masse – the student body of Patrick Henry Elementary into it. “After a long, long community-engagement process, we have agreed on that site, and will be moving forward,” School Board Chairman Nancy Van Doren said at the Sept. 6 Arlington County Civic Federation candidate forum. Van Doren and Tannia Talento are the only contenders for the two seats on the ballot; they finished 1-2 in a four-candidate Democratic endorsement caucus held in May. Talento, making her first bid for public office, said despite reservations, she supports the proposal for a new school. “It is not an ideal site . . . but we have to compromise,” she said. “It was an extensive process. Every stakeholder was listened to.”
School Board members earlier this year approved a three-pronged approach to address crowding issues in mid-Arlington: • Build a new, 725-student elementary on space currently occupied by a parking lot on the northwestern portions of the Thomas Jefferson campus. • Move the Patrick Henry student body to the new school. • Move students in the Montessori program currently housed at Drew Model School to the Patrick Henry building, freeing up space at Drew. Not everyone living around Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools is happy with plans to construct a new elementary school (plus structured parking), and some parents of Patrick Henry students are displeased with the plan to move them to the new school when it opens in 2019. But Van Doren said the case was closed. “The School Board has made the decision,” she said. While Van Doren and Talento are the only candidates on the ballot, local civic activist Joszet Hudson Johnson – who fell short in her bid to accumulate enough petition signatures – is waging a nascent write-in campaign. She was on hand, but did not participate in the Civic Federation forum. Van Doren was elected in 2014 to fill a School Board vacancy, and is seeking her first full four-year term. Talento aims to succeed Emma Violand-Sánchez, who opted not to seek a third term. The five School Board seats are all at-
large positions, with one or two coming before voters each year. Architectural Firm Gets More Cash: “The Arlington Way” rarely comes without a price tag attached. This time, it totals $319,319. That’s the total extra funding Arlington school officials will be paying Quinn Evans Architects and its consultants for extra work required to return what is now the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program building into its original use as a neighborhood middle school. The original contract for design services of $2,558,963 already had ballooned to $3,078,052 as the scope of the project expanded. With the new funding, the total runs to $3,397,371. School officials say the money has been earned by the architectural firm, because an extensive public-participation process added seven months to get to a schematic design for the Vacation Lane project, as issues ranging from historic preservation to the surrounding street network were addressed. Despite the extra spending, the project remains under its adopted budget, school officials said in detailing the changes to the School Board. Woodlawn students are expected to move to a new home in western Rosslyn in the fall of 2019, at which time their current building – spiffed up and expanded – will revert to a middle school. We’re your source about the news of local schools, in print and online.
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row, although he declined to predict what the statewide margin would be. “We may win in a landslide, we may win in a nailbiter,” Malinosky said. Delegate Has No Issue with ‘Local’ Confederate: Eradicate it. Terminate it. Eliminate it. Annihilate it. Erase it. Exclude it. Invalidate it. It’s not difficult to see where Del. Mark Levine comes down on the name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis gracing a major north-south highway through portions of Northern Virginia. “It should change,” Levine (D-45th) told the Sun Gazette. “I don’t want that name.” But, and he acknowledges this may be seen by some as inconsistent, Levine said he doesn’t have a problem with streets or other public areas across the local region named in honor of Robert E. Lee. “I feel very different about Lee,” Levine said in an interview, describing him as “a hometown guy” whose life’s work should be respected. Davis, on the other hand, was an outof-towner (Levine first described him as a Texan but was gently corrected: Davis was born in Kentucky and grew to prominence in Mississippi). Unlike Lee, whose greatness in battle is not in doubt, Davis has gone down in history as something of a bureaucratic bungler. Perhaps most
important, while Lee preached reconciliation after the war, Davis was essentially unrepentant to the end. Levine’s district includes portions of both Arlington and Alexandria, which in the pre-Civil War days were one jurisdiction. The Lee family tree had deep roots in Alexandria, and Robert E. Lee, through marriage into the Custis family, obtained possession of the Arlington House plantation. It was at Arlington House in 1861 that Lee decided to resign his commission in the U.S. Army. After hustling out of the local area – eventually taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia – Lee never returned to the mansion, which was seized by the federal government in a move later declared illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. After the war, Lee submitted an application for restoration of citizenship to President Andrew Johnson, and took the requisite loyalty oath. For reasons lost to history, the federal government never acted on it until 1975, when Congress and President Gerald Ford restored Lee’s full rights of citizenship, backdating it to June 13, 1865. Republican Women to Host Annual Supper: The Arlington Republican Women’s Club will hold its annual fund-raising supper – on Friday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association conference center, 4301 Wilson Blvd. For information, see the Web site at www.facebook.com/ArlingtonRepublicanWomensClub/.
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A Close Perspective from Those Football Sidelines Spend some time watching a high school football game up close from the sidelines, and there will be stories to tell and things to see.
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Running Game Boosts Patriots MATT DELANEY For the Sun Gazette
There wasn’t much suspense in the allcounty high school football showdown 9 as the YorFOOTBALL Sept. ktown Patriots (1-1) routed the host Wakefield Warriors, 35-0, in a non-conference game. Yorktown has defeated Wakefield (0-2) 21 straight times. Wakefield last won over the Patriots in 1995. Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson has no qualms about keeping the streak alive and what it means for his team moving forward. “It doesn’t hurt,” Hanson said. “It’s a little thing that’s not too big to [many] people, but now we have a shot to win the Arlington County championship if we can beat Washington-Lee.” An aggressive running attack paved the way for Yorktown’s first win. The senior-laden backfield of D.J. Isaac, Stevie Picot and Marc Geinzer rushed for 203 Continued on Page
Wakefield High School quarterback Colton Poythress scrambles to throw as he was under heavy pressure most of the Sept. 10 game against the Yorktown Patriots. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
O’Connell Defeats Ireton to Halt Losing Streak DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette
The Bishop O’Connell Knights began scoring right from the start Sept. 10 in their quest to end a two-season, ninegame losing streak, FOOTBALL which they did to the tune of a 26-21 victory over the visiting Bishop Ireton Cardinals. O’Connell (1-2) took a 7-0 lead when To’ren Pride returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for the touchdown and Ethan Torres kicked the extra point in the high school football game. Ireton defeated O’Connell in a close game a year ago when the Knights finished 1-9. “I took last year’s loss personal,” Pride said. “I had to make a play. I went down the left sideline once I get the kick.” 24
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Later in the game, Pride was back at it, returning a punt 75 yards for another touchdown. A missed extra point gave O’Connell a 13-7 lead. “I was able to make a play,” Pride said. “We played hard. This is a big-time win. Our seniors are very tight.” O’Connell’s third touchdown was set up after an interception by Amari Johnson. With the ball, O’Connell quarterback Vince Pizzano hooked up with Bradley Magee on a 22-yard scoring strike. Torres’ point after upped the lead to 20-7. “It was a simple go-route,” Magee said. “I went up and got the ball. We took it one play at a time today and we didn’t force anything.” Ireton cut the lead to 20-14 to keep the game close. Then, O’Connell scored on its third
kick return of the game when freshman Jahmal Banks ran back the ensuing kickoff 85 yards for a score. The twopoint conversion failed and O’Connell was ahead 26-14 heading into the fourth quarter. Ireton (0-2) scored the game’s final touchdown in the last quarter. “It was an great game on both sides of the football,” O’Connell coach Colin Disch said. “That opening kickoff return was awesome. We work at kick returns a lot in practice. We’re getting better as a team.” For O’Connell, Keith Evans had 45 yards rushing and Magee had three catches for 44 yards. On defense, Jack Murphy made 10 tackles and Magee had an interception. O’Connell next plays at Fork Union. at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 17.
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A few examples: n Yorktown High School head coach Bruce Hanson always remains calm and thoughtful in how he calls each offensive play, then signals the information to his quarterback. n After not having the ball at the proper place and in a timely manner for one early-game play, a young ball boy gets a mild dual reprimand and lecture from a coach and referee. n Oakton head coach Jason Rowley repeatedly asked a line judge named “Stanley” for a timeout, raising his voice each time, until his plea was eventually granted. n Growing frustrated with the playcalling, Washington-Lee head coach Josh Shapiro threatened to take over both duties from his assistants, before the situations improve. n When their kick returner is called for stepping out of bounds to nullify a long return, most of the Potomac School coaches jumped up and down, in unison almost, as they argue in dispute. The ruling was upheld. n Needing to be on the field, a McLean player frantically looks for his misplaced helmet for a few seconds before he discovers it’s on the ground, near a trash can just to his right. n During each play, Flint Hill head coach Tom Verbanic observes the action from his familiar crouch with his hands on his knees. n When offensive lineman Pierce Banbury was injured on the last play of the first half during the Sept. 2 Oakton vs. Madison game, the parents of the Oakton player, John and Demby, reacted appropriately. John Banbury is Oakton’s principal. Although probably churning inside with anxiety, they remained quiet and calm on the sideline, watching from a distance as the athletic trainers did their job in attending the senior.
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Arlington Players Help Ultimate Team Win National Title For the second straight year, the under-19 Swing Vote Ultimate Frisbee co-ed team, which includes a number of Arlington players, won a national championship at the Youth Club Championships. Swing Vote was the top seed. With Yorktown High School graduate and Virginia Tech sophomore Joe Freund leading the way, Swing Vote was 5-1 in pool play. In the semifinals Swing Vote defeated Philadelphia, 13-6. “We play with a lot of determination and we showed it against Philly, H-B
Woodlawn graduate Ted Sither said. “Any combination of players that our coaches put on the field was strong and showed how good we can be.”
ULTIMATE FRISBEE In the national title match, Swing Vote defeated Happy Cows from California, 13-12. With Freund and Yorktown graduate Anders Juengst helping, Swing Vote led 7-4 at halftime. The winning point was set up thanks to a diving lay-out defensive play from Woodlawn junior Ella Juengst, who was
High School Roundup
CROSS COUNTRY: Bishop O’Connell’s Madeleine Fleenor placed 15th in 19:25 and was the highest finisher by a runner from an Arlington high school team in the girls varsity race of the Sept. 10 Monroe Parker Invitational at Burke Lake Park. As a team, O’Connell finished 13th. In the boys race, Washington-Lee’s Jonny Jackson was 18th (16:32) to help his team finish 10th. Also for the W-L boys, James Gusmer was 24th (16:40) and Marco Viola 50th (17:11). WASHINGTON-LEE GOLFERS WIN: Led by a 9-hole score of 40 from Max Clegg and a 41 from Jae Song, the Washing-
ton-Lee Generals defeated McLean, 176-181, in high school action. Also for W-L, Kaiya Mitchell shot 46 and Mike Swingle 49. FIELD HOCKEY: In recent action, the
Yorktown Patriots blanked the Washington-Lee Generals, 2-0, on two goals by Sydney McMahon and an assist from Katie Calvo. n The Wakefield Warriors lost to the Washington-Lee Generals, 3-1, in girls field hockey. The Warriors’ goal was scored by Lesly Sejas. In another recent contest, Wakefield topped Stuart, 1-0, on a goal by Meghan Anderson that was assisted by Madison
celebrating her 17th birthday, followed by a fake and pass from Sither to Washington-Lee senior Rachel Hess. She then passed to Ella Juengst in the corner of the end zone for the victory. “I was so excited to make that play and then that point,” Juengst said. “It was the best birthday present I could have ever imagined.” Said co-coach Dave Ohls: “We are so proud of the poise and skill these young athletes displayed.” Added co-coach Ben Feng: “We had incredible depth and that team-wide
chemistry carried us.” Anders Juengst added his thoughts. “Last year’s win got us noticed. This year, we came to prove that we were not a fluke and that we belonged in the same sentence as the best teams in the country.” Also at the tournament, two under19 teams, the Foggy Bottom boys and Justice girls, had success. Each included a number of Arlington players. Foggy Bottom placed in the top half of its division. Justice earned the Spirit Award.
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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. All other individuals are eligible two years past their contributions. Nominations can be made by anyone. Selections and inductions are limited to six individuals per year. Nominations must be made by Oct. 21. For a nomination form, call the W-L
High School head boys soccer coach Jimmy Carrasquillo was the guest speaker at the Better Sports Club of Arlington’s September meeting. In June, Carrasquillo’s Generals at W-L won the Virginia High School League’s 6A state championship, after winning the 6A North Region title a week earlier. Carrasquillo was a three-sport letterman in basketball, football and soccer at Wakefield High. In college he played soccer in Maryland.
FOOD ASSISTANCE GOLF TOURNAMENT: The second annual Arlington
The Arlington-based Potomac Valley Track Club invites young athletes from grades 1 through 8 to join its Young Flyers youth track and field program on Sundays, Oct. 2 to Dec. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. For more information, visit www. pvtc.org/youth or call Jay Jacob Wind at (703) 927-4833.
Sports Briefs ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS CUP TOURNAMENT RESULTS: The three
winning girls softball teams at the 15th annual First Responders Cup Tournament this past weekend, played at the Barcroft Sports Complex and the Virginia Highland fields, were the 12-under Virginia Stars – Cornett, the 16-under Richmond Diamonds and the 18-under Loudoun Storm.
There were 24 teams that competed on Sept. 10 and 11. Teams came from as far away as Henrico, Virginia Beach, Roanoke and Prince George in Virginia and Cumberland and Pasadena in Maryland. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to First Responders charities. For more information, visit: www. firstresponderscup.org.
Food Assistance Center Golf Tournament, presented by McLean Mortgage, is Sept. 22 at the Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. For more information, visit www. afac.org. YOUNG FLYERS TRACK AND FIELD:
Yorktown Continued from Page 24 yards combined and scored all five of the Patriots’ touchdowns. Senior quarterback Gavin Andersen managed the game well, completing 4 of 8 passes for 72 yards and avoiding any turnovers. Yorktown led 21-0 at halftime. For the Patriots, Picot (54 yards rushing) scored three touchdowns and Geinzer (86) two. Wakefield’s defense was flustered by the Patriots’ diverse rushing game, and repeatedly lost the battle at the line of scrimmage. The Warriors’ secondary held its own, but Yorktown’s emphasis was on the run. “At some point, we just have to get after guys and want to play hard,” Wakefield coach Wayne Hogwood said. “Teams have been more physical than us for two weeks now. Can’t win football games if
Yorktown High School quarterback Gavin Andersen hands off to Marc Geinzer during the Patriots’ 35-0 victory over the host Wakefield Warriors on Sept. 10. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
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the game difficult. Wakefield junior quarterback Colton Poythress (6 of 18 passing for 117 yards) operated under pressure all night, while the running backs struggled to earn positive yards. Breaks in the line took a toll, leading to two lost fumbles and coerced Poythress into throwing two interceptions. Skill players posted decent statistics considering the conditions, with junior James Clark having six carries for 44 yards and senior Fred Bowles rushing seven times for 37 yards. Xavier Taylor and David Baron each had two catches for Wakefield, and Clark one for 35. On defense for Yorktown, Zac McCoskrie, Wes Saulnier and Matt Muleta had fumble recoveries. Tanner Wall and Jonathan Best had interceptions. Wall had two catches on offense. Both teams are on the road this coming Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m., with Yorktown visiting South Lakes and Wakefield taking on Washington-Lee in another allArlington clash. September 15, 2016 25
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Wakefield’s Anthony Trice, Ethan Novak and Mingo Peterson bring down Yorktown’s Marc Geinzer in a Sept. 9 all-Arlington football game. Yorktown won, 35-0, at Wakefield.
Yorktown High School’s Adam Kwiterovich makes a dive for Wakefield running back James Clark as Wakefield’s George Brooks blocks Yorktown’s Adam Luncher. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
College Roundup YORKTOWN BASEBALL GRADS: York-
town High School graduates and college baseball players Shaun Wood and Jake Marshall played for the Vienna Riverdogs of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League. Marshall was a catcher and Wood a first baseman. Wood played in 30 games and batted .230. He hit four home runs, drove in 11 runs and had 20 hits. Marshall, a catcher, played in 17 games and batted .263 with 10 hits and five RBI. Wood will play at Old Dominion University next spring. Marshall hopes to make the West Virginia University team. He played junior-college ball at Potomac State the past two seasons. O’CONNELL SOFTBALL GRADUATES:
Mary Burk was among many former Bishop O’Connell High School girls softball players who made contributions for college teams this past spring season. Burk, a junior outfielder, batted .325 in 56 games for the Georgia Gwinnett College squad. She had 49 hits, scored 30 runs and drove in 19 runs. n Hayley Metcalf was a junior infielder for the University of Pennsylvania. She batted .242 in 35 games, collecting 15 hits and driving in three runs. Metcalf stole 11 bases in 12 attempts. n Olivia Barsdale was a freshman outfielder for the Clark University team in Worcester, Mass.. She batted .247 with three doubles and drove in five runs. n Shannon Murphy was a freshman utility player who saw action in 24 games for Bucknell University. She had two hits and scored five runs. n Erin Sweeney played in 17 games as a freshman at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md. On the mound, Sweeney made 12 appearances 26
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and started six games, throwing 26 innings with 14 strikeouts. With the bat, Sweeney had a double and one RBI. n Jillian Ferraro completed her junior season at the University of North Carolina, playing in 36 games. The catcher had nine hits, including four doubles, and 19 RBI. n After suffering a serious head injury during the NCAA Super Regional playoffs as sophomore pitcher for the University of Missouri when she was hit by a pitch while on the mound, right-hander Tori Finucane didn’t pitch as much her junior season in 2016. She was 0-3 and appeared in 21 games with 34 strikeouts while still recovering from the injury both physically and mentally. Finucane was 21-5 as a freshman at Missouri and 21-8 as a sophomore, before the injury. Finucane is transferring to the Uni-
versity of Minnesota to play her senior season. Minnesota finished 43-14 this past season and played four games in the NCAA Tournament, finishing with a 2-2 record. She was a standout at O’Connell, helping the Knights win conference and state championships her junior and senior seasons. n The conclusion of Bishop O’Connell’s season this past spring brought an end of a long era for the Giaquinto family. When pitcher/infielder Olivia Giaquinto graduated in May, she was the last of three sisters who played for the Knights. Her older sisters Sophie and Madeleine previously played for O’Connell, then went on to play four seasons of Division I college softball at Cornell and Georgetown, respectively. Madeleine played at O’Connell from 2011 to 2014 and Sophie from 2012 to 2015. Olivia Giaquinto will play Division I ball at Harvard starting next spring. Together, the three sisters helped O’Connell to multiple 20-win, conference and state championships, including this past season when Olivia was chosen as the state’s Player of the Year. All three were all-conference and all-state selections multiple times. WAKEFIELD SOCCER PLAYERS AT MARYMOUNT: Wakefield High School
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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 17, 1937: n The owner of a home valued at $10,000 would pay $175 in taxes in the District of Columbia and $163.10 in taxes in Montgomery County, but only $108 in taxes in Arlington County, the county’s commissioner of revenue told members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. September 16, 1940: n Treasurer John Locke Greene wants the County Board to ban outhouses across Arlington. September 15, 1956: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, wants the federal government to build Arlington a community center that would double as an armory. n State Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. is among the patrons of an amendment to a General Assembly bill that would withhold state funding from any locality that integrates its schools. September 13, 1963: n Republican legislators from Northern Virginia are seeking a statewide vote on repeal of the poll tax. Meanwhile, a Sun editorial says “the poll tax must go.” n The Sun’s TV columnist says that due to the success of busty Donna Douglas on “Beverly Hillbillies,” television producers will be looking for more “stacked and single” characters for their shows. September 13, 1969: n Democratic gubernatorial candidate William Battle says he doesn’t think President Nixon’s prestige will help Republican Linwood Holton in the race for governor. n In first-week football action: A last-second field goal lifted Fairfax over Washington-Lee, 10-7; Wakefield pummeled Oakton, 28-6; and O’Connell was manhandled by Stuart, 46-0. n At the movies this week: “Valley of the Dolls” and “True Grit.” September 13, 1976: n The County Board has given the School Board $600,000 to help cover the school system’s deficit. n The County Board has OK’d a $40,000 plan to assist ex-offenders rejoining society.
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© StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. Capital of Belarus 6. The ____ Four 9. Muscovite or biotite 13. Savory taste 14. *Logo of a TV network airing first Super Bowl 15. Bigger from side to side 16. Merlin’s craft 17. Tiger’s prop 18. Incompetent 19. Finnish currency, pre-euro 21. *Non-contact football league 23. *Hall of Fame quarterback Stabler 24. Twosome 25. Club alternative 28. *Shoved to floor on TV by NFL’s Jim Everett 30. “____ ____ Time Machine” 35. Secular 37. What a willow did? 39. Helicopter sound 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Waterwheel 43. One algae representative 44. Bracelet add-on 46. *Defensive Texan 47. As opposed to want 48. Sort of 50. Entry document 52. Like some martinis 53. Make fun of 55. “... ____ he drove out of sight” 57. *Where you find some linebackers
61. *2015 Rookie of the Year 64. Distinguishing feature 65. “____ we there yet?” 67. Woven wall hanging 69. Inuit shelter 70. Dark loaf 71. *Philip Rivers, San ____ Charger 72. “As ____ on TV”
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73. Swimmer’s distance 74. Famous fabulist DOWN 1. “____’s the word” 2. Allah’s cleric 3. North American Grappling Association 4. Brat’s look 5. *Not to be roughed up
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ter hosts lessons in photography on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. Participants should bring a camera and photos. For information, call (703) 228-7369.
will be discussed on Monday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2284403.
ROUNDTABLERS DELVE INTO CURRENT EVENTS: An informal current-
TRAVELERS HEAD TO LANCASTER:
events roundtable will be held on Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.
Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to the Ephrata Cloister and Kettle Kitchen in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The cost is $37. For information, call (703) 228-4748.
EXERCISES AIM TO IMPROVE BRAIN FUNCTION: Brain-health exercises will
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS TOUR GALAPAGOS: An armchair tour of the Gala-
be offered on Monday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.
COUNTRY MUSICIANS TO PERFORM:
Just Playin’ will perform traditional mountain music on Monday, Sept. 19 at 11:15 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.
CHANGES TO MEDICARE DETAILED:
Upcoming changes to Medicare will be discussed on Monday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For additional information, call (703) 228-6300.
pagos Islands with world traveler Peter Himmelberger will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.
TRAVELERS EMBARK FOR ANNAPOLIS: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts
a trip to Annapolis on Thursday, Sept. 22. The cost is $8. For information, call (703) 228-4748. WORKSHOP LOOKS AT ACUPUNCTURE: A discussion of acupuncture and
holistic services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed
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6. Greek cheese 7. Sailor’s affirmative 8. Burly 9. Breath freshener 10. Cartoon lightbulb 11. Porcini mushrooms 12. Creative 15. Surrounded by a sash 20. “Little ____ fact” 22. Ooh and ____ 24. Make immoral 25. *Can’t be done from behind in NFL 26. Delhi policeman’s club 27. *Previously an Oiler 29. Garfield’s cry 31. Conjunction in comparatives 32. Like a bathroom floor? 33. One who does #58 Down 34. *Super Bowl-frequenting quarterback 36. Umbilical connection 38. Lake ____caca, South America 42. Filled with bewilderment 45. Popular Cuban cocktail 49. Temporary craze 51. Spanish loser, 1588 54. Jack Sparrow’s Black ____ 56. Bone-chilling 57. *1970s NFL Pro Bowlers Taylor or Armstrong 58. Egg on 59. Story “of Two Cities” 60. State of Israel 61. Safari ride 62. Wraths 63. Kind of palm 66. Swedish shag rug 68. Dip into liquid
Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. FORUM LOOKS AT COMBATING LOW VISION: Tips for dealing with low vision
will be discussed on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2284403. IMPROVED RESILIENCE DISCUSSED:
Increasing personal resilience will be the topic of discussion on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280955. TRAVELERS HEAD TO NATIONAL ZOO:
Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to the National Zoo on Friday, Sept. 23. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-4748. TRAVELERS JOURNEY TO OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION: Arlington Coun-
ty 55+ Travel hosts a trip to the Lovettsville Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 24. The cost is $6. For information, call (703) 228-4748.
News of interest to Arlington’s active seniors can be found each week. September 15, 2016 31
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