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O’Connell Graduates Ready for the Future

Reception Is Mixed for Hybrid Plan SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With their high-school careers behind them, senior Luke Brinkmann stressed to his fellow Bishop O’Connell graduates to remember what they learned over the four years in a way to help others.

“We need to give so others may enjoy life the way we do,” Brinkmann said in his salutatory address at O’Connell’s 57th commencement exercise, held at noontime June 1 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Brinkmann discussed the vast variety of talent among the graduates – in the classroom, on the athletic fields and entertainment areas.

“High school is a roller coaster, but it is an amazing ride,” Brinkmann said.

“What we have done here is just the beginning. We must carry on and persevere and share our mission of kindness with others. Chase your dreams and never forget this family.”

Brinkmann was one of 231 graduates who received O’Connell diplomas before a standing-room-only audience Bishop O’Connell High School seniors Catie Bourque, Daniel Herrerias and Katie Boehm were at the cavernous basilica. among members of the Class of 2017 who picked up their diplomas, heard words of wisdom Another was Brooke Tran, who and prepared to move on to the next phase of their lives during June 1 commencement ceremonies, held at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. See a slide show of photos

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Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s proposal to split 1,300 new high-school seats among two Arlington sites garnered a mixed reaction at a June 1 School Board public hearing.

“I would have trouble supporting this without more NEW ELEMENTARY i n fo r m at i o n ,” School Board LIKELY TO BE NAMED member Tan- IN HONOR OF nia Talento said AFRICAN-AMERICAN after the formal EDUCATOR. presentation to – Story, Page 12 put about half the needed seats on the Arlington Career Center campus, and to retrofit the Arlington Education Center (adjacent to Washington-Lee High School) to accommodate the rest.

The hybrid proposal was a late-in-theprocess recommendation, coming after school officials studied placing all 1,300 seats either at the Career Center, Education Center or adjacent to Kenmore Middle School.

The hybrid proposal has garnered the support of School Board Chairman Nancy Van Doren, who said it would allow for growth without breaking the bank. But Murphy’s recommendation was decried by some as a bit of a curve ball.

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Democrats Hold Big Lead in Absentee-Voting Totals SCOTT McCAFFREY

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Perhaps no surprise here: The number of Arlington residents voting absentee in the Democratic statewide primary is far outpacing those in the Republican, according to county election officials.

As of June 1, a total of roughly 500 Democratic ballots have been cast in Arlington, compared to about 80 Republican, county elections chief Linda Lindberg told the Sun Gazette.

The figures are just a drop in the bucket compared to the potential electorate: With the registration deadline for the primaries now passed, Arlington has 165,705 total registered voters, including 152,296 active voters, Lindberg said.

Virginians will go to the polls on June 13 to select both the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and lieutenant governor. (Incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring, a Democrat, is seeking re-election and does not have intra-party opposition; Republican John Adams was unopposed for the GOP nomination.)

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Under Virginia law, voters do not register by political party, so any registered voter can cast a ballot in the Democratic or Republican primary, but not both. Voters will cast ballots at their regular polling places; for those who qualify, in-person absentee voting will take place through June 10, while mail-in absentee voting also is available. (For complete information, see the Web site at https://vote.arlingtonva.us/.)

Some localities across Virginia also will see primaries for House of Delegates seats, but there are no intra-party challenges in Arlington. All four seats currently are held by Democrats, each of whom is seeking re-election. Republicans have fielded only one challenger.

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Medical Society Aims to Do Its Part on Opioid Issue SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The president of the Medical Society of Virginia says his organization is doing its part to work with legislators and state officials GENERAL in combating ASSEMBLY what is seen as a growing crisis in opioid addiction.

But at the same time, Dr. Bhushan Pandya has acknowledged that medical professionals share some of the responsibility.

“People go for a little ankle sprain and get a 90-day prescription for opioids – inadvertently, many patients got addicted,” Pandya said during a May 24 rendezvous with members of the Arlington County Medical Society, where he discussed the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session.

Among those on hand was Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th).

Pandya acknowledged that many in law enforcement cast at least some of the blame for a growing dependence on opioids – which can range from prescription painkillers to illegal substances like heroin – on the medical profession. But, he said, his organization is working with the Virginia Board of Medicine, Virginia Board of Health Professions and legislators to address the issue.

“It was important that we, as physi-

cians, took control,” said Pandya, a Danville physician specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

(For information on the efforts of the Medical Society of Virginia, see the Web site at www.msv.

Dr. Pandya org/opioids.)

Among what turned out to be bipartisan measures in the 2017 session to address opioid addiction: legislation to further regulate prescriptions and providing more access to information about naloxone, which can treat overdoses and block some of the side effects of opioids.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Marissa Levine last November declared the opioid-addiction situation a public-health emergency in the commonwealth, noting that the total number of fatal drug overdoses in Virginia was up 35 percent from the first half of 2015 to the same period in 2016, and that emergency-room visits for heroin overdoses in the first nine months of 2016 were up 89 percent from the same period in 2015.

“On average, three Virginians die of a drug overdose and over two dozen are treated in emergency departments for

drug overdose each day,” Levine said in proclaiming the emergency. “We are all working to support families and communities as they help their family members, friends, neighbors and loved ones get the help they need to fight addiction.”

During the 2017 General Assembly session, the Medical Society of Virginia also worked with lawmakers on issues related to licensure, Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need process, telemedicine and the state budget.

Dr. Jay Salameh, chairman of the department of surgery at Virginia Hospital Center and president of the Arlington County Medical Society, said it was important that those in the profession become, and stay, active in professional organizations like the Medical Society of Virginia.

“Be involved” to ensure that Virginia is “the best place to practice medicine and receive care” was Salameh’s succinct message to those attending the Arlington meeting.

It was a theme expounded on by Pandya.

“We need legislators that are medicinefriendly, will support our concerns,” he said. “If we don’t get engaged in the process, we don’t have a right to complain.”

Legislator Pleased with Changes on Transparency, But Wants More: He’s not taking all the credit, but a Virginia legislator says he helped pave the way for more

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“This is an important first step – we have come a long way, but, of course, we are only halfway to our goal,” said Del. Mark Levine (D-45th), co-founder of the Virginia Transparency Caucus.

He spoke after leaders of the state Senate and House of Delegates agreed to live-streaming and archiving of committee meetings held during the 2018 session. The decision came after more than 60 percent of the 140 legislators signed a letter to the leadership, calling for more transparency.

The transparency caucus also has called for recording of subcommittee meetings, which Levine called a key, albeit not yet taken, next step.

“The majority of bills in the House of Delegates are defeated or amended at the subcommittee level,” he said. “Indeed, more are defeated or amended in subcommittees than in committees. And so it’s vital that Virginians have full public access to these proceedings, as well.”

State Sen. Amanda Chase (RMidlothian), who co-founded the transparency caucus with Levine, also wants more, said she sees the glass as half-full.

“This is certainly a step in the right direction and a victory for the people of Virginia,” Chase said of the action agreed to by legislative leaders.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 41 states currently broadcast audio or video from at least some legislative committee meetings.

Governor Signs Measure on Nutritional Health for Seniors: Gov. McAuliffe on May 31 signed legislation, patroned by state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st), directing the Commonwealth Council on Aging to advise and assist the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies to improve nutritional health and prevent malnutrition in older adults.

“If we care about empowering older Virginians to live healthy lives, we must tackle the problem of food-insecurity,” Favola said. “The generation that nurtured us, sent a man to the moon, gave us the Internet and defined America on the world stage is suffering from malnutrition and diseases associated with [it].”

Favola’s measure passed the state Senate on a 39-0 vote and the House of Delegates 97-0. The signing, held on the last day of Older Americans Month, was ceremonial, as McAuliffe had approved the measure shortly after its passage in February.

The bill has no fiscal impact on the agencies involved, the Virginia Department of Planning & Budget reported.

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8th District Democrats Voice Desire for Holding Primaries SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Just weeks after the Arlington County Democratic Committee used a caucus to select its County Board nominee, the 8th District POLITICAL D e m o c r a t i c POTPOURRI Committee has approved and sent to the state Democratic leadership a resolution saying primaries, not caucuses, should be the main form of nomination of Democratic candidates.

The resolution was one of more than 30 adopted by 8th District Democrats and forwarded on to the Democratic State Central Committee, said Margo Horner, who chairs the 8th District Committee.

(For a complete list of resolutions, see the Web site at http://www.va8thcddems. org/.)

All proposed resolutions that were placed before 8th District Democrats at the May 20 convention passed, Horner said, ranging from a call for an increase in the minimum wage to thanking Gov. McAuliffe for his service in office.

The resolution supporting the use of primaries for selecting nominees was based largely on fairness to voters.

“Unlike a primary, which has extensive opportunities for in-person and mailin absentee voting, virtually all caucuses require in-person voting during designated hours at one or a few locations,” the resolution notes. “As a result, a caucus disproportionally excludes young people, minorities, working people, party outsiders and independent-leaning voters by imposing stricter limits than a primary as to the time and location in which eligible voters may exercise their franchise.”

Opting for a caucus over a primary “has been viewed as being conducted in a less than transparent manner, and inevitably draws criticism as favoring party insiders,” the adopted resolution states.

The resolution does not ask that primaries be the mandatory nominating process, but that they be used “whenever possible.”

The Arlington County Democratic Committee voted earlier in the year to hold a caucus for selection of its County Board nominee.

The decision did not win universal praise: the party’s steering committee had sought a primary, Arlington Young Democrats backed a primary, and the four County Board contenders said they would have preferred one.

In Virginia, political primaries are run by, and under the rules of, the state government. Caucuses are run by, and regulated by, political parties themselves.

Caucuses tend to attract significantly smaller turnout than primaries; the 2017 Arlington County Board caucus, with about 6,000 voters, represented less than half the turnout of the 2016 County Board primary.

(The option of a primary does not exist for School Board races, since Virginia law decrees School Board seats to be nonpartisan. Local political parties can endorse School Board candidates, as opposed to formally nominating them, but can’t use a primary to do so.)

8th District Democrats also supported a resolution seeking a change to state law, allowing primaries to be run under instant-runoff rules, as Arlington Democratic caucuses currently are.

State law now requires that the top vote-getter in primaries move on to the general election, even if the candidate receives less than 50 percent of the vote.

Such an outcome could lead to the possibility that a candidate “represents views incompatible with a majority of the party or the voters in the general election,” the resolution noted.

“When many candidates are seeking the party’s nomination, or there is a low voter turnout, the process may not serve the interests of the party or the voter,” the resolution noted.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee a few years ago implemented its own version of instant-runoff voting.

When more than two candidates are seeking an office, voters are encouraged (but not required) to rank all candidates in their order of preference. If no candidate reached 50 percent of the vote in the first round, the lowest-ranked candidate is eliminated, and his or her votes are reallocated to the remaining candidates as indicated by voters. The process is repeated as many times as necessary until a candidate wins a majority of votes.

Several times, including this year’s County Board and School Board caucuses, voting has gone past the first round, but – so far – no candidate leading after the first round has been defeated later in the process.

In 2017’s County Board caucus, Erik Gutshall led after the first round in a fourcandidate field, but was just shy of the 50-percent mark. After Peter Fallon was eliminated, votes from Fallon supporters helped push Gutshall over the top. In the School Board caucus, first-round leader Monique O’Grady surpassed the 50-percent mark in the second round, after the votes of third-place finisher Maura McMahon were reallocated.

Arlington Democrats Elected to State Central Committee: Seven Arlingtonians were elected to the Democratic State Central Committee, based on voting that took place at the 8th District Democratic Convention, held May 20 at Hammond Middle School in Alexandria.

Margo Horner, Maureen Markham and Kimblerly Phillip will join Steve Baker, Charley Conrad, Josh Katcher and Jason Rylander, all of whom were elected at the convention.

Also elected were four representatives from Alexandria, eight from Fairfax County and one from Falls Church.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To the news that the Arlington County Board’s (relatively) new auditor position is paying some fiscal dividends.

Arlington fire officials told County Board members late last month that they’d instituted a number of changes based on the results of an audit of ambulancebilling practices. The report found no malfeasance, but did seem to turn up a good deal of institutional sloppiness that had developed over time.

It’s been a slightly rocky road since the auditor’s post was established early last year; the first occupant of the job lasted only a few months before departing for

California. But a new auditor is in place, and we have every reason to believe that upcoming audits of government operations will show additional ways to save money and tighten up on procedural issues.

That’s good news for both the government and for taxpayers.

THUMBS UP: To the schoolsystem task force that developed proposals for a name of the new elementary school to be constructed adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

The ultimate proposal, sent to School Board members last week, was to name the facility “Alice West Fleet Elementary School.”

Don’t know who Alice West

Fleet was? We acknowledge, neither did we. But it turns out she had quite a career both as an educator in the local school system and working to break down racial barriers and stereotypes.

Seems like a perfectly reasonable choice to us.

Also, we commend the naming task force for taking a balanced, nuanced approach to whether the “Patrick Henry” name should be retained as students from that elementary school are moved to the new one in two years. Rather than simply dismiss the name entirely, the committee gave Henry his due, detailing both the positives and negatives of moving the name to the new school.

County Board Must Put Focus on Finding Space for the Growing Student Population Editor: I am the mother of two elementaryschool children, yet lately, I get the impression Arlington County prioritizes my two dogs over my human children.

I am baffled by the County Board fighting tooth and nail to save a nearly 3-acre dog park, while at the same time the County Board has been silent – dead silent – on finding land for new schools, especially as the county currently has several great options for school land uses on the table.

The County Board established a Joint Facilities Advisory Committee (JFAC) to consider both county and school land needs. Just last year, the chair of the School Board wrote to the County Board to specifically asked that the Buck, Virginia Hospital Center, Carlin Springs and the Aurora Highlands properties be considered for

schools. In its recent recommendations, JFAC did not recommend any land for new schools – NONE. And no County Board member has publicly voiced concern over this perplexing oversight.

JFAC’s recommendations are unfathomable in a county where student population is projected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future. Arlington Public Schools reports it will need at least one new full-sized high school, one or two new middle schools and two to four new elementary schools – in addition to the new elementary, middle and small high school we already have in the works.

Unless we cover every green space in the county – and all dog parks – we cannot fit all the additional students into trailers.

I love my two dogs, but prioritizing education for children is a critical need.

Ensuring a solid educational foundation for Arlington youth creates a strong community with children ready to take on the jobs of tomorrow – and who will have the resources to take care of the dogs of tomorrow, too.

The County Board must represent all Arlingtonians. This means representing children, in addition to adults and dogs.

They should immediately task JFAC with reevaluating land uses and considering major school projects at the Carlin Springs and Buck properties – and in all future assessments – to avoid a serious crisis for our schools.

If JFAC doesn’t live up to its mission, we should disband it and stop wasting people’s time with the illusion of inclusion.

Maurine Fanguy Arlington

Neighboring Fairfax to Celebrate 275th Anniversary The Fairfax County government will celebrate the 275th anniversary of the county’s founding with a family-friendly fair on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax.

(For historical-accuracy purposes: Modern-day Arlington was a part of

Fairfax County until 1801.)

The festival will feature entertainment and information from more than 80 organizations, museums and historic sites and groups, including historic exhibitions, music, children’s activities and remarks by Nicholas Fairfax, the 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron and a descen-

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dant of Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax (1693-1781), from whom the county got its name.

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APS Sticking With Plan for Drug-Seeking Police Dogs SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington Superintendent Patrick Murphy has sloughed off criticism that the school system is going too far in combating drugs on campus, but said there would be more dialogue with parent groups on the matter.

Murphy on June 1 told School Board member a partnership with the Arlington County Police Department, using drugsniffing dogs to check lockers after classes at Arlington high schools, would continue to move forward through the remainder of the school year.

The initiative was developed after growing concerns about drug use and substance abuse among students across the region.

“This is something that is not acceptable to us,” Murphy said. “A clear message . . . needs to be sent.”

No surprise: The proposal evoked a social-media tempest, and drew brushback at the School Board meeting.

“I don’t think it is reasonable,” said Juliet Hiznay, an attorney and occasionally vocal activist, who pressed the school system to engage in far more community discussion on the topic.

“We do have some substances in the community that are very frightening. I don’t think anybody believes they belong in the schools,” Hiznay said. “But is this the right response?”

Murphy said that if any substances are identified by police dogs, they would be handed over to police and tested, and school administrators then would be in contact with the relevant students and parents.

School leaders planned to meet this week with representatives from PTAs to further detail the effort.

School Board Chairman Nancy Van Doren said recent developments have been a reminder that parents need to be proactive in addressing substance-abuse issues.

“What it really comes down to for me . . . is to be talking to our kids,” she said.

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Encore to Move Productions While a New School Goes Up

Encore Stage & Studio will spend two years on the road, using alternate venues as its home base – Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre – is impacted by construction of a new Arlington elementary school.

Theater officials announced June 4 that the 2017-18 season will include performances at Gunston Arts Center Theatres I and II, as well as Kenmore Middle School.

The Thomas Jefferson theater itself will not be put offline by construction of the new elementary school, but parking for the theater will be limited to non-existent during a two-year period that begins this summer.

“Where you parked your car today will soon become a brand-new elementary school,” said Sara Duke, Encore’s executive director, telling patrons that her organization expected to be displaced for two seasons.

“We will deeply miss our home theater, but we hope you will join us for productions [at the new venues],” Duke said.

Encore is just one of several performing-arts organizations that are having to decide whether to relocate for the duration of the construction project, or attempt to tough it out by running shuttle buses to off-site parking locations. The Arlington Players and OperaNova are among other troupes to be impacted.

It will not be the first time these troupes had to find temporary homes; structural issues found at the Thomas Jefferson theater in the wake of the 2011 earthquake closed the facility for more than a year.

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Arlington Notes KIWANIS CLUB HONORS TEEN-PARENTING STAFFER: The Kiwanis Club

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Tom Parker, who presented the award, said that while the program would still make a difference in the lives of students if Gould was not running it, the initiative benefited greatly from her caring, compassion and excellence.

The program, which provides educational and support services to students with young children, has been supported by the Kiwanis Club for many years.

It is “a cornerstone of what we do for students,” said Kiwanis Club past president Julie Mangis, noting the contributions of the late club member Bill Cochran in providing a link between the club and the program.

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created by more than 350 students at 24 Arlington public schools will be screened on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the fifth annual Arlington Student Film Fest.

The event will be held at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, and will feature films of every genre, from comedy and animation to academic and mockumentary.

Nine rounds of films will be screened in two venues. There also will be a keynote address and Q&A with Michael Skinner and Jon Michael Shink, lead producers at Pendragwn Productions, a D.C.-based film company.

For information, see the Web site at www.facebook.com/arlingtonstudentfilmfest.

CHURCH TO HOST GUEST PREACHERS: Rock Spring Congregational United

Church of Christ will host “Other Voices,” a series of guest preachers at the church’s 10 a.m. services.

The series kicks off on Sunday, June 11 with Diana Butler Bass, an author, speaker and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture.

The community is invited. For a complete list of scheduled speakers, see the Web site at www.rockspringucc.org.

CHURCH TO CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL WITH OPEN HOUSE: The First Church

of Christ, Scientist, will hold a community open house to celebrate its centennial on Saturday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 890 North McKinley Road.

The event will include tours of the building and native-plant garden, live music, games, activities and refreshments.

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The outdoor event is designed to accommodate picnickers, and food trucks will be on hand.

The church is located at 1500 North Glebe Road. For information, see the Web site at http://mountolivetumc.com/ concert.

VOLUNTEERS TO REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS AT NATURE CENTER: Gulf

Branch Nature Center will host an invasive-plant-removal effort on Saturday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the park.

Volunteers (age 8 to adult) can stop by to remove invasive plants to help bring back native ferns, wildflowers and the animals that depend on them.

No registration is required. For information, call (703) 228-3403.

BIKE TOUR TO FOCUS ON CENTRAL ARLINGTON: The Center Hiking Club

will host a Central Arlington History Tour on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Clarendon Metro station.

Bicyclists can ride the 1-to-12-mile route visiting parks and historic sites in Clarendon, Ballston, Glencarlyn and surrounding areas. The pace is leisurely, with many stops.

The cost is $2. For information, call Bernie Berne at (703) 243-0179 or e-mail bhberne@yahoo.com.

BIKE RIDE TO LOOK AT CHAMPION TREES: The Arlington Department of

Parks and Recreation will host a “Champion Trees Bike Ride” for adults (and teens accompanied by an adult) on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants will meet at Shirlington Library and bicycle across the county, passing by county- and state-champion trees.

The event is free. For information, call (703) 228-1863.

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 additional information, call (703) 558-5555.

Arlington Notes II COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOND SALE RESULTS IN LOW INTEREST RATE: The

Arlington County government has sold $185 million in general-obligation bonds to J.P. Morgan Securities, obtaining an average interest rate of 2.5 percent.

Seven entities bid on the bonds, county officials said.

Although low by historic standards, the interest rate the county government will have to pay is slightly higher than was achieved during a sale of bonds in 2016, owing to larger economic forces that are pushing interest rates higher.

The sale came after the county government retained its top scores from the nation’s three major bond-rating houses.

The AAA/AAA/Aaa ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and Moody’s will allow the county government to continue borrowing funds at low interest rates. County-government officials also tout them as evidence of strong fiscal management.

Proceeds from the sale will fund a host of projects approved by voters in a succession of bond referendums.

Arlington officials also have been attempting to refinance previous debt at lower rates, but because of the rising-interest-rate environment, do not expect to be able to do so.

CIVIC FEDERATION OFFERS SLATE OF OFFICERS: The Arlington County Civic

Federation has announced its slate of officers for 2017-18, with a vote slated for this week.

Duke Banks of Waverly Hills Civic Association, who currently serves as vice president, has been nominated to succeed Stefanie Pryor of Penrose as president.

Matt Wavro of Arlington Heights Civic Association has been nominated for vice president.

Dennis Gerrity of Colonial Village III Homeowners Association has been nominated for secretary, and Sarah Shortall of Waverly Hills Civic Association has been nominated as treasurer.

Elections are slated to be held at the June 6 Civic Federation meeting.

Nominated to serve on the executive committee were Eric Berkey (Douglas Park Civic Association), Rick Epstein (Friends of Arlington Parks), Anya Gan (Arlington Education Association), Nicole Merlene (North Rosslyn Civic Association and Terri Prell (North Rosslyn Civic Association).

The nomination committee was comprised of Laura Cook, Dennis Gerrity, Mileva Hartman, Martha Moore and Sarah Shortall.

The Arlington County Civic Federation’s roots date back to 1915. For information, see the Web site at www.civfed. org.

MARYMOUNT ANNOUNCES HEAD OF

Susan Lacz, CEO of Ridgewells Catering, has been tapped to lead a new $40 million capital campaign at Marymount University.

NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Susan Lacz

will be putting her bachelor of arts degree in marketing to use for her alma mater.

Lacz, a 1983 graduate of Marymount University, has been tapped to chair an effort described as the largest capital campaign in Marymount’s history. The university aims to raise $40 million in support of scholarship expansion; student research; endowed professorships and academic programs; and development of the university’s new Ballston building.

Lacz said she hopes to bring “a fierce passion for both business development and for the university” to the capital campaign, which was launched internally and now is moving into its public phase.

“I can bring a pivotal, seasoned and highly networked connection with the business community,” said Lacz, who is CEO of Ridgewells Catering.

Marymount University president Matthew Shank said Lacz would bring “the same determination, creativity, networking savvy and passion to our campaign that has built her catering enterprise into one of the most successful and highly respected in the capital and, in fact, the entire country.”

Lacz is a native of New Jersey who attended Marymount (then Marymount College) when it was an all-female institution. The opportunity to chair the capital campaign is another way to give back, she said.

“It is a big commitment, no question about it,” Lacz said of the goal, “but we are going to get it done.”

YORKTOWN HALL OF FAME SEEKS NOMINEES: Yorktown High School’s

Hall of Fame and Inspiration is soliciting nominations for the fourth round of inductions, with a deadline of Aug. 1.

Prospective inductees can have achieved fame nationally and locally. They can be living or dead, but their achievements should be of the kind that would inspire modern high-school-age youth.

Nominations and explanatory material can be sent to Yorktown High School Hall of Fame, c/o Student Activities, Yorktown High School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Va. 22207, or e-mailed to Sara Jane Knight at sjknight@verizon. net.

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Arlington Notes III MANAGEMENT FIRM HONORED FOR LONGEVITY: Arlington County officials

have determined that BM Smith, which develops and manages residential and commercial property, is the oldest continuously operating business in the county.

The firm, still run by the same family that founded it in 1908, recently was honored by Arlington Economic Development.

Company president David Peete said he considers it a privilege to continue his grandfather’s legacy on Columbia Pike, and said that the company’s longevity stems from focusing on two main areas: excellence in management and service in the community.

The legacy award was the first ever presented by Arlington Economic Development.

“As the longest serving business in Arlington, BM Smith is truly a legacy in Arlington’s business community,” said Christina Winn, director of AED’s business-investment team. “As we continue to build a strong business ecosystem in Arlington, we can never forget where we started.”

CHAMBER TO HOST ‘STATE OF THE COUNTY,’ PUBLIC-SAFETY AWARDS:

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette will detail the “State of the County” and public-safety personnel will be1 HBM SUN GAZETTE AD 1-5-2016f.pdf saluted for their excellence in a joint pro-

gram sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

The breakfast event, to be held on June 28, will combine two annual programs that previously had been separate “into one grand event,” Chamber officials said.

For Fisette, it will be his fifth time providing a “State of the County” report, dating back to the Chamber’s inaugural program in 2001. Fisette also has served as board chairman in 2005, 2010 and 2014.

The State of the County & Public Safety Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at 8 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport.

Tickets are $45 for members, $60 for others, with a registration deadline of June 23.

For information, call (703) 525-2400 or see the Web site at www.arlingtonchamber.org.

GRAMMY NOMINEE TO HEADLINE BLUES FESTIVAL: Grammy Award nom-

inee Bettye LaVette will headline the 22nd annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 17 from 1 to 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization in conjunction with Arlington Arts, the free festival will also feature a host of national and regional performerss.

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intersection of Columbia Pike and South Walter Reed Drive.

For a full schedule and other details, see the Web site at http://columbia-pike. org/bluesfest/.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS PROGRAM ABOUT THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND: National Park Service cultural-

resource specialist Brad Krueger will discuss “The History of Theodore Roosevelt Island” on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at Central Library.

The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

LEADERSHIP CENTER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG-PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM: The Leadership

Center for Excellence is accepting applications for its fall 2017 Young Professionals Program.

The program runs over nine sessions, and is geared toward providing leadership training and networking opportunities.

An information session will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. in Arlington; applications will be accepted until Aug. 4.

For information, call (703) 528-2522 or see the Web site at www.leadercenter. org.

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Committee of 100 will focus on “Remembering Arlington: A Look at Some Vanished Businesses” at its monthly meeting, to be held on Wednesday, June 14 at Gerard Phelan Hall at Marymount University.

Local historian and author Charlie Clark will look at a number of long-time businesses that recently departed, including Casual Adventure, Colony House Furniture and Willow restaurant. Attendees can to share their own recollections.

There is no charge to attend the program, which begins at 8 p.m. The cost for dinner (7:25 p.m.) is $28 for Committee of 100 members, $30 for others, with reservations required by June 11 at 6 p.m.

For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtoncommitteeof100.org.

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Arlington’s George Brockway, a retired professor of philosophy and comparative religions, has penned his second book, “A Spiritual Guide for Retirement.”

The book examines both sides in the debate between materialism and the religious spiritual, with an eye toward determining what, if any, difference there might be on the personal level.

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New Elementary Likely to Be Named for Educator SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington’s next elementary school would be named for an educator who broke several color barriers during her career, if the proposal by a task force wins School Board approval on June 15.

The school-naming panel chose to recommend “Alice West Fleet Elementary” as its preferred name, which would salute the namesake’s “remarkable and longlasting contributions to our community and to the education of Arlington County students.”

If adopted by the School Board, the name would go on the new school that is set to be built adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Construction is slated to start over the summer and take about two years.

The naming committee, led by Patrick Henry principal Andrea Turner, met four times over the course of three months and offered an online survey to solicit community feedback.

In backing the name of Fleet (19092000), the committee passed over several other options, including moving the name of Patrick Henry Elementary School to the new facility. Whether the slave-holding patriot’s name remains on the existing building will be considered by a later naming committee, as school officials plan to move students currently at the Montessori

program at Drew Model School to Patrick Henry once the new elementary opens.

Turner told School Board members that committee members had held “open and honest deliberations” about the merits of retaining Patrick Henry’s name or replacing it.

“The feedback from the community was mixed, with some people favoring keeping the existing name and others favoring changing it,” Turner said in a memo to School Board members. “In the absence of an overriding preference, the committee decided on a new name.”

Karen Nightengale, president of the Arlington branch of the NAACP, praised the proposed name as “an excellent choice.”

“Ms. Fleet dedicated her life to the education of our children,” Nightengale said. “She gained great strides during a time period in our history when AfricanAmericans were not afforded higher education and positions on a regular basis.

She dared to dream, when dreams were often swallowed up by the oppression of the time.”

The granddaughter of slaves, Fleet taught at four Arlington elementary schools over the course of 31 years: Hoffman-Boston, Drew, Woodmont and Reed.

She was both the first African-American reading teacher in the Arlington school system and the first black teacher at a previously all-white school (Woodmont).

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According to the Arlington Historical Society, Fleet moved to Arlington after marrying Edmond Fleet, a widower with three children. At the time, Virginia jurisdictions operated under rigid segregation laws – a color barrier that existed in schools, housing, theaters and restaurants.

Fleet originally taught in Fairfax County’s public schools, then in Arlington’s. She managed to complete her undergraduate degree at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University) while also holding down the teaching position and helping to raise her stepchildren. Fleet later went on to earn a master’s degree in

reading and engage in doctoral studies.

After her retirement in 1971, Fleet served two terms on the Virginia State Commission on the Status of Women and in a number of leadership roles with local organizations. She and her husband were leaders in the effort to establish the Veterans Memorial YMCA, which provided educational and recreational activities to youth in South Arlington.

Derick Malis, who served as executive director of the Veterans Memorial YMCA from 1993-2002, recalled Mrs. Fleet as a dignified woman who, along with her husband, “was one of the big supporters” of the organization from its founding in the 1940s.

As for naming a school in her honor?

Malis was supportive.

“She was a trailblazer . . . very community-minded,” he said.

The recommendation was presented to the School Board on June 1. Board member Tannia Talento, whose children attended Patrick Henry, said it would be bittersweet to lose that name, but supported the recommendation.

“I am so proud to know it’ll be named after someone so amazing,” Talento said.

The Fleets also were active in Mount Zion Baptist Church; after her husband died, Alice Fleet established the Edmond C. Fleet scholarship fund at the church to provide college opportunities for young people.

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The affiliation, to go into effect in July, “will make Linden Resources much stronger [and] expand opportunities,” Peluso said at a fund-raising gathering held May 17. The formal announcement came on May 22.

Both organizations are non-profits, although Upper Marlboro-based Melwood is significantly larger: Its $83 million in revenues (in the most recent year for which IRS figures are available) compare to about $11.1 million for Linden, which has its main office near Crystal City.

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This fall, the graduates of Burgundy’s Class of 2017 plan to attend high school at: Bishop McNamara, Bishop O’Connell, Bullis, Commonwealth Academy, Flint Hill, Georgetown Day, J.E.B. Stuart, Kent Denver, Lake Braddock, Loomis Chaffee, Madeira, The New School of Northern Virginia, Shady Side Academy, Solebury, South County, STEM Academy at T.C. Williams, Washington-Lee, West Nottingham Academy, and West Potomac.

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Celebration Salutes Syphax, Black Heritage Museum SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Seventeen years after her death and on what would have been her 91st birthday, community leaders representing a wide swath of Arlington came together June 3 to remember the achievements of Evelyn Reid Syphax and recommit themselves to one of her legacies: the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington.

“Her entire life was a textbook of living,” said Frank Wilson, who knew Syphax and her family since moving to Arlington in 1962 and succeeded her on the county School Board in the 1980s.

The event drew a crowd of about 100 to Goodwin House in Baileys Crossroads, and was taped by Arlington Independent Media for later broadcast.

County Board member Christian Dorsey, who led the program, described Syphax as “an extraordinary person” who lived “an astounding life.”

“Scholar, educator, joiner, convener, leader, founder, philanthropist, entrepreneur, wife and mother,” is how Dorsey described her.

A native of Lynchburg who spent the first third of her life in an era of rigid segregation, Evelyn Reid married into one of Arlington’s most notable African-American families when in 1956 she became the bride of Archie Syphax Sr., Arlington’s first professional African-American fire-

phone to push for the next generation of leaders to take on leadership roles at the museum.

“We would definitely love to have anyone who is interested in joining us and helping us,” she said.

Involving new generations, especially in the African-American commuAmong those providing remarks at the June 3 tribute to Eleanor Reid Syphax were (from left) Craig Syphax, nity, in civic life is one of Black Heritage Museum board member Carmela Hamm, Dr. Shanta Marie Whitaker of Alpha Kapppa Alpha sothe goals of School Board rority, County Board member Christian Dorsey and Arlington Historical Society president Johnathan Thomas. member James Lander, who fighter. school system and the Arlington chapter spoke at the event.

From 1951 to 1967, she taught at a of The Links Inc. to the National Coali“It’s always such an enriching expenumber of Arlington elementary schools, tion of 100 Black Women and Mount rience to have our young people learn and in the 1960s created the first child care Olive Baptist Church. Those paying hom- about all the forerunners who came before targeted at the county’s African-Ameri- age also included representatives from the them,” Lander said. “It’s an opportunity can population. Syphax also founded the Arlington Historical Society, where she for us to educate them that they’re not the county’s first Montessori-education pro- served as president, and from Syphax’s first ones, not the only ones, to blaze a gram. alma mater, Virginia Union University, trail here in Arlington.”

Syphax, who died in 2000, was “a which has named its education school in Arlington Superintendent Patrick dynamic, charismatic woman with a dy- her honor.

Murphy said that while Syphax could be a namic vision – a force,” said Dru ShropThe Black Heritage Museum – which passionate proponent for causes she supshire Guy, a board member of the Black offers an extensive online presence as a ported, she was every inch a lady.

Heritage Museum. “museum without walls” at https://arling“Always, and I mean always, it was “She was an outstanding woman who tonblackheritage.org/ – is among the tan- done with grace,” Murphy said of Syphleft her mark on this community, the state gible reminders of Syphax’s values, said ax’s advocacy. and all those who had the opportunity of Carmela Hamm, who serves on its board The June 3 event also offered a remembenefiting from her efforts without even of directors. brance of other founding members of the knowing her,” Guy said.

“I was taught by her, and others in our Black Heritage Museum who have died The parade of speakers invited to the community, the importance of being in- in recent years, including Talmadge Wildais proved ample testimony to Syphax’s volved and shaping history,” Hamm said. liams, Sara Collins, Sue Ferrari and Ben wide range of leadership, from the county Hamm used her time at the micro- Winslow.

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The Washington area gets reasonably good grades as a place for a “staycation,” according to a new survey.

The D.C. region ranked 32nd – tucked in between Cincinnati and Houston – in the ranking by WalletHub, which looked at 36 key indicators in rating the nation’s 150 largest communities.

Washington did best in the recreation category, ranking second nationally, but its overall rating was lower than both Richmond (24th) and Virginia Beach (26th).

Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle and Tampa were the top five in the overall ranking, followed by Las Vegas, Atlanta, Portland (Ore.), San Francisco and New York City.

Chicago has the most tennis courts per capita, while New York has the most parks per capita, according to the study. Residents of New Orleans, which ranked 23rd, benefit from the most museums per capita.

What to do on your staycation? inspection. Both showcase plenti“Get outside,” suggested Doug Kenful sizes, en-suite baths and nice nedy, chair of the Department of Recamounts of closet space. reation and Leisure studies at Virginia An extra dimension is found on Wesleyan College. the walk-out lower level, where the “As our lives, especially our chillarge family room features a dedren’s, continue to be shaped by sedenlightful corner fireplace. tary indoor activities, there’s never been There also is a home office here, a more important time to renew our which has the versatility to be used relationship with the outdoors,” Kennedy said. “Local, state, and national as the home’s third bedroom. A parks are unbelievable bargains.” bath is adjacent, and laundry faciliAnd to save a few bucks, Kennedy ties are found on this level, as well. suggested enjoying your meals out at Having been cared for meticulously middays.

“So many great restaurants by a thoughtful owner, the home is in have wonderful lunch menus at lower turnkey condition, and the condo dues prices and are much more relaxed midcover water, trash, exterior maintenance day,” he said. and landscaping, plus snow removal (no What time of a year is the best for a mid-winter shoveling for you!). staycation? Thomas Sweeney, an assisWe’ve often extolled townhouse tant professor of recreation and tourliving for being the best of all worlds ism management at Georgia Southern – plenty of space but also a great deal of University, says there is no one-sizeconvenience. fits-all answer.

And when you add in a great location “It’s all about what you’re looking like Maywood, you’ve got a winner on for as an individual and the types of your hands! activities in which you are interested in participating,” he said. “Recreation Articles are prepared by the Sun Gais very subjective, so whatever time of zette’s real estate advertising department year is more conducive to creating a on behalf of clients. positive leisure experience for you, that For information on the home, contact is the best INTERNATIONAL time.”

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We travel to the always-infashion Maywood community for this week’s featured property, an exceptional, three-level townhouse with copious open space, a flexible floorplan, updates galore and a central location.

Oak Grove, a small townhouse community where properties seldom come on the market, is just one stoplight to D.C., one mile to Clarendon and offers amenities from shopping and restaurants to public transit all at hand.

Perfect for the first-time buyer who wants a little more space than typical condominiums offer, and for those seeking to downsize while retaining the best of urban-village living, the home is a standout that has been designed to exceed expectations.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $649,000 by Christine Rich of Long & Foster Real Estate.

The property is just north of soonto-be-reimagined Lee Highway, but is set apart in a seat of tranquility, with abundant landscaping. Updates include custom closets, a new-in-2014 HVAC system and newer windows.

The entry foyer on the main level provides vistas all the way through the depth of the home, setting the stage for

an exciting exploration.

The formal living room occupies the rear of the main level, with appetizing amounts of space and walk-out access to the deck.

The adjacent dining room offers free traffic flow, perfect for entertaining.

The remodeled kitchen area offers everything close at hand, but has room for breakfast-bar seating.

Up to the second level we go, where not one but two master suites await our

Facts for buyers Address: 2117 North Lincoln Street, Arlington (22207).

Listed at: $649,000 by Christine Rich, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 362-7764.

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FOR SALE IN LYON VILLAGE Lyon Village home, walk to Clarendon and Clarendon metro, beautiful home with gourmet kitchen, open flow, truly luxurious master suite, 5 bedrooms (4 up, 1 down), and a one-car garage! 3207 19th St N, Arlington, 22201. Asking Price $1,299,000. Rare opportunity to live in Lyon Village at this price!

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WALK TO BALLSTON! This amazing cape cod offers classic cottage charm boasting large rooms to include four bedrooms and two full baths. Gleaming hardwood flooring with southern and western exposure combine to give you a sundrenched, open floor plan. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the front sunroom or kids and pets can play in the fenced back yard while you barbeque with friends and family on the screened-in porch. The one car garage is a fantastic bonus! An amazing offering priced at $725,000!!!

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Charming updated 1950’s rambler, one level living backing to W&OD Trail and located on a quiet culde-sac. Two bedrooms, one bath, living room with fireplace and large picture window overlooking the landscaped front yard. Updated kitchen with breakfast area opens to deck, back garden and peaceful wooded views. Recent updates include Anderson windows, HVAC system & HWH. Across from Lubber Run Park.

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and Metro is just a mile from this totally charming home on a 19,711 sf lot. Built in 1942, this 2900 sf stone cottage is right out of the English countryside with 4 bedrooms (3 up, 1 on main), 3.5 baths, slate floored solarium, older kitchen with room to expand and breakfast room; Fully finished lower level with rec room, den, full bath. Attached one car garage and open porch overlooking beautiful fenced landscaped lot. Can’t find this much house and as large a lot in Arlington? Then check out the tour on FX9953654 and come see the area’s best kept secret: 2906 Maple Lane!

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This charming rambler sits on a spacious 11,288 SF lot on one of the pretties streets in Bellevue Forest: • Three bedrooms • Two baths • Updated kitchen and bath • 11,288 SF beautiful, level lot

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$685,000

3 Bedroom, 2 full Baths, finished basement, Oak hardwood floors, upgraded windows, separate dining room with built-in corner cabinet, convenient location, walk to shopping and restaurants. The perfect home to expand and add a two story addition.

Steps away from the Metro Bus and less than 1.25 miles to Ballston Metro.

On the market June 1st.

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Chesterbrook Woods

$2,950,000

Contemporary townhouse in Dupont/Kalorama masterfully renovated in 2007 by acclaimed architect Robert Gurney. His design for the 4-level, 3 BR/3.5 BA, 3100 SQFT home combines modern elements w/ exquisite details. Floor-toceiling windows, private outside terrace, wine cellar. The masterful design brings life & light to every corner of this one-of-a-kind home.

Alexandria $1350.00

3713 GEORGE MASON DR S #205 FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041

New Price! $1,425,000!

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Largest floor plan available with a view of trees from all windows. 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Marble in foyer and MBA, nearly- new 6 panel doors, hardwood Fls throughout, updated granite kitchen, 20ft balcony, indoor parking next to main lobby door, 4 walk-in closets, floor to ceiling custom built shelving. 50K+ in upgrades, AN INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL UNIT IN A VERY QUIET LOCATION.

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4 BED/3.5 BATH/GARAGE MLS #FX9922169*I brought the buyer to this beautiful home on a cul-de-sac in Armfield Farms HOA*Expanded Belgrave model*Updated kitchen, some baths, new carpet & paint*Gas f’place*Lawn irrigation system; outdoor shed; rear deck for entertaining; gas feed for grill*Multi-zone tankless water heater*Dual zone A/C*Master suite w/sitting rm, multi-closets, & remodeled bath w/sep. tub and shower, double vanity*LL rec rm, two dens, large unfinished storage room*House generator*Lees Corner/Franklin/Chantilly school pyramid*If are thinking of buying or selling something similar and don’t already have an agent, please contact me for a private consultation.

4306 36th St S., Arlington 4306 36th St S., Arlington 36th St S., Arlington 3Bdr/3Ba4306 “Arlington” model Townhome

This immaculate 4-level townhouse with 2-car garage offers an open floor plan with high ceilings, transom windows and lots of light! This is the only townhouse community with a pool and exercise room!

Gleaming hardwood floors, and new carpet in lower and upper levels.

All 3 bedrooms with its own private en-suite baths, plus a powder room on the main level. The updated eat-in gourmet kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances. All this and more just steps to Courthouse metro, shops, movie theater, restaurants, Rocky Run Park and all that Clarendon/Courthouse has to offer.

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FAIRFAX/Chantilly $720,000

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Great opportunity to build your dream home. Value is in the land. Home being sold strictly “as is”. 10,733 sq ft lot.

From this location, you have extremely easy and quick access to everything including schools, the Chesterbrook Village Shopping Center, Tysons, McLean Center, Route 66, Arlington and D.C. Schools are Chesterbrook, Longfellow, and McLean. Call Tom for a copy of the survey, or for more information.

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Jahan Moghadam of Arlington earned an executive doctorate in business degree during recent commencement exercises at Georgia State University. n

n Mary Ann Calica of Arlington earned a master of science degree in human resources and Kristin Murray of Arlington earned a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction during recent commencement exercises at the University of Scranton. n Adrian Chuquillangui, a graduate of Bishop O’Connell High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in operations research during recent commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and has been commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard.

He will be stationed in Key West, Fla. n Isabel Linzer of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in French studies and government and Claire Slevin of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry, with high honors, during recent commencement exercises at Wesleyan University. n Colleen Schauf of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science and Sarah Sondheim of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in earlychildhood education, cum laude, during recent commencement exercises at Clemson University. n Angel Clancy of Arlington earned a degree during recent commencement exercises at Troy University. n Michael Mastrianna of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology during recent commencement exercises at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Brooks Randolph earned a degree in curriculum and instruction, Sharla Hamilton of Arlington earned a degree in curriculum and instruction and Ye Zhang earned a degree in deaf education during recent commencement exercises at McDaniel College. n

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n Md Nazmul Hossain of Arlington, Emily Larson of Arlington and Emma Sheehy of Arlington earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Bucknell University. n Natalie Poole, Jennifer Perez, Sydnie Kostelac, Callie Adams, Sebastian Weinhold, Alexandra Jenkins, Katherine Matthews, Camille Mundt, Victoria Haling, Peyton Johnson and Kimberly Eldridge have been named to the president’s list

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Schools & Military Eighth-grade students at Our Savior Lutheran School spent their spring break on an educational trip to New York City, which included a stop at the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum (left).

Students also traveled to the Empire State Building, Times Square, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and other iconic sites in the Big Apple.

Continued from Page 18 for the spring semester at James Madison University.

Gillian Betz, a 2016 graduate of Yorktown High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Virginia Tech. n

Ashley Omekam of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Coastal Carolina University.

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Arlington’s Joblessness Still Lowest Across State Another month, another improvement in Arlington’s overall jobs picture, with the county retaining its position at the top of the commonwealth.

With 146,221 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 3,598 looking for jobs, Arlington’s unemployment rate of 2.4 percent in April was down from 2.5 percent in March, according to figures reported May 31 by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Arlington’s slight decline mirrored a trend across the region, which saw unemployment rates drop from 2.7 percent to 2.5 percent in Falls Church; from 2.9 percent to 2.8 percent in Alexandria; from 3 percent to 2.9 percent in both Fairfax and Loudoun counties; and from 3.5 percent to 3.3 percent in Prince William County.

In Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3 percent in April was down from 3.1 percent a month before, representing 1.57 million in the workforce and about 48,300 looking for jobs.

Statewide, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate

of 3.6 percent was down from 3.8 percent in March, with household employment expanding for the 28th consecutive month to a new record high, according to Ann Lang, senior economics of the Economic Information & Analytics Division of the Virginia Employment Commission.

The private education/health services, government and construction sectors all saw gains, while leisure/hospitality and manufacturing posted declines.

Among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates for the month were turned in by Arlington; Falls Church; and a three-way tie between Alexandria, Charlottesville and Madison County. The highest rates were found in Buchanan County (8 percent), Dickenson County (7.4 percent), Petersburg (7.3 percent), Martinsville (7 percent) and Wise County (6.8 percent).

Northern Virginia and Charlottesville tied for lowest joblessness among Virginia’s metro areas at 3 percent, followed by Winchester at 3.2 percent. The highest rates were turned in by Hampton Roads, Lynchburg

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, APRIL Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for April. “Previous” is rate for March.

Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States

Employed 94,915 146,221 615,839 7,913 201,064 231,350 1,571,614 4,150,743 153,262,000

Unemployed 2,731 3,598 18,276 206 6,034 7,880 48,353 154,521 6,555,000

and Kingsport/Bristol, each at 4 percent.

Nationally, Virginia tied with South Carolina as having the 17th lowest unemployment rate in the nation. The lowest joblessness for the month was found in Colorado (2.2 percent), Hawaii (2.6 percent) and North Dakota and Indiana (2.7 percent), with the highest in Alaska (7 percent), New Mexico (6.2 percent) and Louisiana (5.6 percent).

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Regional Unemployment Declines in April: The Washington metropolitan area’s unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in April

Pct. 2.8% 2.4% 2.9% 2.5% 2.9% 3.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.1%

Previous 2.9% 2.5% 3.0% 2.7% 3.0% 3.5% 3.1% 3.8% 4.6%

was down from 3.7 percent a year before, according to new figures, part of a ongoing, positive national trend.

With 3.37 million residents in the civilian workforce and 116,000 looking for work, the D.C. region’s lower jobless rate in April put area in a crowd – 322 of the nation’s 388 metropolitan areas had lower year-over-year joblessness during the month, according to figures reported May 31 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Forty-six areas saw higher year-over-year unemployment, and 20 areas saw no change.

Nationally, the lowest jobless

rates for the month were turned in by Ames, Iowa, and Boulder, Colo., at 1.7 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively. El Centro, Calif., had the highest rate, at 19.2 percent.

Among the nation’s 51 metro areas with populations of more than 1 million, Denver posted the lowest jobless rate, at 2.1 percent, and Cleveland had the highest, at 5.4 percent.

Nationally, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 4.1 percent was down from 4.7 percent a year ago. Virginia’s jobless rate for the month stood at 3.6 percent, unchanged.

Among Virginia metro areas outside the D.C. region, jobless rates were either flat or slightly lower, standing at 3 percent in Charlottesville; 3.2 percent in Winchester; 3.3 percent in Harrisonburg and in Staunton/ Waynesboro; 3.5 percent in Roanoke; 3.7 percent in Blacksburg; 3.8 percent in Richmond; and 4 percent in both Virginia Beach and Lynchburg.

For full data on the commonwealth’s jobs picture for the month, see the Web site at www. bls.gov.

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‘Jungle Book’ Closes Out a Solid Season for Encore MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

The eternal battle (well, 125 years and counting so far) between Mowgli (a child raised by wolves) and Shere Khan (the tiger who killed MowON gli’s father and would STAGE like a shot at the son) – first brought to life as something of a morality tale by Rudyard Kipling at the height of the British imperialist expansion – finds its footing on stage in Encore Stage & Studio’s season-ending production of “The Jungle Book.”

“It’s my destiny to rule the jungle,” the tiger proclaims at one point, as he attempts to push both Mowgli and the current ruler (an aging wolf) off the scene with a combination of trickery and brute force. But will the other animals go along with his scheme, or will they find their backbone and stand up to him?

Encore’s production hits mostly high notes, with solid casting and good pacing that make the two-act, 90-minute show appear seamless. Director Martha-Grace Moore handles her duties with aplomb; perhaps the only negative aspect of a Sunday matinee was when musical interludes occasionally overpowered the speaking voices of the actors.

Ryely Rogers, who first appeared on the Encore Stage in “The Best Haunted House Ever,” is solid as Mowgli, the hyperactive almost-teenager ready to fulfill his destiny in a showdown with the ravenous tiger, portrayed well by Kate Gillen.

This stage adaptation by veteran children’s-show author Vera Morris puts two dozen performers on stage; while good for giving young people a shot at performing, that relatively large cast does on occasion provide for some confusion.

However, there were a good number of strong performances, including Bryant Williams as the father wolf facing the tiger’s attempted hostile takeover; Tara Hall as the snake who teaches Mowgli the intricacies of jungle law; Declan Roberts as the leader of a rather goofy troop of monkees, and twins Liz and Susan Rotherham, who are uproarious and just a tad creepy as the mongooses Rikki and Tikki, based on Kipling’s Rikki-TikkiTavi.

Also solid was Amelia Williams, who helps to tell the tale from the perspective of native villagers.

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Yorktown Takes 2nd In Region

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For Those Dinosaur Types, Erasers Don’t Use Batteries There are still a few, probably the dinosaur types, who prefer to use the old pencil-and-paper scorebooks to track baseball and softball games.

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State Tournament Is Next for Patriots DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

When teams are as evenly matched as the Yorktown Patriots and Madison Warin girls soccer, SOCCER hawks its difficult for one squad to win each meeting.

The Patriots found that out June 2, losing at home to Madison, 2-1, in overtime in the championship game of the 6A North Region tournament. Yorktown (15-3-2) defeated Madison, 3-2, a couple of weeks earlier in the Liberty Conference tournament final at Yorktown, and the high school teams played to a scoreless tie during the regular season, also at Yorktown.

“It could have gone either way again,” Yorktown coach Mariano Alonso said about the region final. “Both teams had chances to score, and this time they took better advantage of that. Unfortunately, we couldn’t answer and get a second goal.”

The loss ended Yorktown’s seven-game winning streak and nine-game unbeaten Continued on Page 23

Yorktown High School’s Lacey McCormack is defended by Madison’s Rachel Jackson in the region final. See a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

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W-L Senior Ends With Another State Crown DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Benedict Draghi capped his high school track and field career by winning another state shot put championship.

At the Virginia High School League’s 6A TRACK & FIIELD Group outdoor state meet in Newport News, the Washington-Lee senior won the June 2 competition with a state-meet-record throw of 62-feet. The old mark was 61-71/2.

The state shot put title was Draghi’s fourth, counting indoor and outdoor championships. He won all four his junior and senior seasons.

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year’s meet with a distance of 142-1, having a bad meet and finishing 30 feet shorter than his personal best. He was third as a sophomore in the state discus.

“It’s really a big honor to win all of those state titles and I’m happy to say I won that many,” Draghi said. “It was a mix of hard work and good coaching.”

Draghi was happy with his June 2 performance and record in the shot.

“I wasn’t really thinking about any specific distance, I just wanted to have some good throws, and I did,” he said.

Draghi was far from satisfied with the discus the next day.

“You have days when you aren’t feeling it, and it was one of those days,” said Draghi, who will throw in college at Auburn. “In warmups I knew I didn’t have it.”

Draghi’s improvement in the shot after his sophomore season was significant.

He placed 13th and 14th, respectively, at the state outdoor and indoor meets as a sophomore,s with throws in the 40s.

“It’s fantastic what Benedict has done, all the time he spent in the weight room, working on his technique, taking care of himself and his dedication,” W-L throwing coach Josh Patulski said. “As a sophomore he was better in the discus, but has worked so hard on the shot.”

Draghi has one more high school competition in an upcoming national meet in North Carolina. At that competition, he’s hoping to break the state high school shot put record in Virginia of 68-51/2. His personal best throw is 164-5. His best in the discus is 172-4.

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In today’s high-tech world, such scorebooks have largely been replaced by some kind of tablet or cell phone with a digital tracking system, which have become a more popular method of choice and certainly more practical for quickly uploading and following online, as many high school and amateur games are these days.

Used to be if someone in attendance wanted a quick update about a game, they could be handed the scorebook for a quick glance. Instead, now they are handed a laptop and might need a password to gain entry.

Once taught and up to speed – and that learning curve can take a bit – those digit baseball scoring systems have their advantages.

Still, there are drawbacks for using high tech. What happens when it’s real hot or cold and the battery runs low or stops working and there is no backup pack? The game won’t be stopped until a scorekeeper’s system can be recharged. Also, backtracking to fix a mistake is a challenge.

In contrast, fixing a miscue in a scorebook is a simple erase job for those scoring in pencil. For those not, they soon discover that pencils work much better than ink, because mistakes are inevitable. Plus, pens can run out of ink at a crucial moment.

The lead of a pencil can always be somehow exposed enough to write legibly in some manner, and erasers don’t need batteries.

Like phone books, landlines, typewriters, 100-watt light bulbs and complete games by baseball pitchers, traditional scorebooks are becoming more outdated each season. Maybe they should start being stockpiled for those with concerns.

Yet, as long as pencils have erasers, scorebooks will never be obsolete for those dinosaur types.

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High School Roundup YORKTOWN GIRLS TENNIS: The season ended for the Yorktown girls tennis team with a 5-2 loss to the W.T. Woodson Cavaliers in a semifinal match of the 6A North Region Tournament.

Winning singles matches for Yorktown were Mila Sampson and Isabel Tate.

Yorktown nipped Chantilly, 5-4, in the first round, then blanked Battlefield, 6-0, in the quarterfinals. The Patriots finished the season with a 12-6 record.

Yorktown’s Valerie Marshall, a senior, finished her four years of play in the Liberty Conference with a record of 57-5, winning the conference championship twice and being named first team all-conference three times, including this spring. She will play for Washington and Lee University in the fall.

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in the tournament finishing 6-0 in the competition.

YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY: The Yorktown ice hockey club team improved to 8-0-1 in the Reston Spring Hockey League by defeating a team representing Flint Hill/Potomac, 5-0. Scoring goals for Yorktown were Liam Wells with three and Ethan Davidson with two. Matt Neuman had three assists and Wells one. Sharing the shutout Noah Whittington and Sam Levy. Yorktown has outscored its opponents 55-7.

WAKEFIELD COACHING OPENINGS:

The Yorktown Patriots had a winning girls tennis season this spring, eventually losing in the semifinals of the 6A North Region tournament.

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lawn girls Ultimate Frisbee club team won the first High School National Invite Tournament in Rockford, Ilinois.

Woodlawn defeated Northwest High School from Washington state in the finals, 13-11. Woodlawn was undefeated

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Sports Briefs ARLINGTON SOCCER RED WINS STATE TITLE: The

Arlington Travel Soccer 2004 girls Red team won the Virginia State Cup Championship in their age group by defeating the Loudoun Red, 2-1, in the championship game in Fredericksburg. Arlington Red will now represent Virginia in regional and national play in the coming months.

Arlington was the No. 1 seed in its age bracket and defeated the Loudoun Black, Herndon Crush and Beach FC to reach the championship game. The team dominated every game and scored a total of 11 goals, allowing only one goal by Loudoun Red in the finals.

The State Cup title added to a successful season by the team, which included four tournament championships and a regular-season club champion league title.

Overall, the Red have a 32-2-2 record, scoring 97 goals and allowing 14.

Players on the team are Sydney Belt, Taylor Bream, Aminata Davis, Nevis Gatti, Leila Greene, Lillian Keith, Alyssa Kenealy, Lydia May, Sanam Milani, Talia Omer, Helen Otteni, Jenna Pivnick, Jessica Robbert, Anna Rupert, Ava Signorelli, Ellie Simmons, Mia Stoller, Cate Vickery and Paige Winer. Coaches are Mo Tayari and assistants Christian Kosko and Alexis Koppius.

FUDD MAKES U.S. HOOP TEAM: Arlington resident

Azzi Fudd made the 12-member USA Basketball Women’s under-16 National Team that will represent

Track Continued from Page 22 Washington-Lee senior Tony Auguste

Soccer

Continued from Page 22 string. Madison improved to 15-2-1 and was 4-0 in the competition to win its first region title. Yorktown was 3-1 and has yet to win the region.

Each squad advances to the four-team Group 6A state tournament and could meet again in the June 10 championship

ley Basketball Camp at Wakefield High School is June 26-30 and July 3-7 for boys age 7 to 14. To register and for more information, visit tonybentleybasketballcamp.com.

The Arlington Red girls soccer team gathers with the State Cup tournament championship banner it won in recent days.

the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The 14-year-old Potomac School student and 5foot-11-inch guard made the team after two days of training camp, followed by four days of trials.

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placed sixth in the June 2 outdoor shot put at 50-71/2, then he was third (164-5) in the discus. He will throw at Division I University of South Carolina Upstate.

“It has been a great run with Tony and Benedict and a great outcome for them,”

Patulski said. “They both worked hard, showed great interest and worked so hard on their techniques. At one school, having two throwers like that at the same time is a once in a decade situation.” n At the girls Group 5 state meet in

Newport News, Wakefield’s Cierra Jenkins finished seventh in the triple jump at 36-63/4.

The state meets conclude the track and field season for the 2017 spring season.

game. Neither has won a state crown, and play state semifinals June 9 at Robinson Secondary School.

In the region final, there was no score at halftime. Madison took a 1-0 lead with 21:12 to play, but Yorktown tied the game with 9:09 to play on Meredith Beam’s header, when the ball initially bounced off the crossbar after a corner kick.

The game was tied at the end of regulation, then Madison scored with fewer than two minutes to play in the first of

two five-minute overtimes.

Both of Madison’s goals came when Yorktown goalie Sydney Davis was either knocked down or had fallen, and was not in position to make the saves.

“We had some other chances to score, but we just didn’t convert,” Alonso said.

“This season has lived up to our expectations,” he continued. “Now our main goal is we want to play two more games.

We would probably not rather play Madison again. But if that happens, we know

their style and they know ours.”

The teams advanced to the region final with semifinal wins May 31. Yorktown nipped Lake Braddock, 1-0, on a goal with five minutes to play by Frances Hamilton, and Madison blanked host W.T. Woodson, 3-0.

In its first two region games, Yorktown defeated Herndon, 4-1, then held off T.C. Williams, 4-2. For more on those games, visit www.insidenova.com/arlington/sports.

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College Roundup MOLLIE THOMAS: Arlington resident

Mollie Thomas, a 2016 graduate of Madeira School and a freshman at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., received the Chapman equestrian team’s MVP award at an end-of-year banquet.

Thomas was the team’s high-point rider for the spring horse show season, and also was noted for her overall teamwork.

While at Madeira, Thomas was a member of the Madeira equestrian team for four years, and served as co-captain for two seasons. During the summer she swam for Washington Golf and County

Club.

COLE WYKOFF: Yorktown High School

graduate Cole Wykoff finished his freshman season for the Montgomery College baseball team as the starting catcher. He was selected to the NJCAA Division III Region 20 all-tournament team.

Montgomery finished second in the tourney.

For the season, Wykoff batted .271 in 40 games and struck out just seven times in 118 at-bats. He had 27 RBI, six doubles and stole two bases. He threw out nine runners stealing and had just

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Wykoff was Yorktown’s starting catcher his senior year.

STEPHANIE ROMANO: Yorktown High School graduate Stephanie Romano was a four-year member of the swimming and diving team at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

DEVIN NIHILL: Bishop O’Connell High

School graduate and Vienna resident Devin Nihill scored 33 goals and had seven assists during her senior season for the women’s lacrosse team at Drexel University.

The mid-fielder’s 40 points were second most on the team. Nihill had three game-winning goals and her 61 shots led the Dragons. For her college career, Nihill scored 76 goals.

He had 22 strikeouts for the nationallranked team.

Murray was a pitcher/infielder at O’Connell and a three-time letterman.

CONNOR REED: Arlington resident Connor Reed was a senior midfielder on the men’s lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University this spring.

He played in 11 games and took six shots on goal. For his career, Reed scored 19 goals and had 31 assists.

High School graduate and McLean resident Brian Murray is a right-handed sophomore pitcher for the College of Wooster in Ohio.

Through 43 games, Murray had a 32 record with a 4.38 earned run average in 37 innings for the Division III team.

ALEXANDRA ZACHEM: Alexandra Zachem, a 2013 graduate of Yorktown High School, recently concluded her college tennis career at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

A four-year starter at the No. 1 doubles position, Zachem combined with her partner for a team-high 16 wins as a freshman, leading the Hawks to a school-record 16 wins. She continued her success throughout her remaining three years, finishing with 82 total victories, including a career-high 13 singles wins as the senior captain.

Zachem earned a place in the team’s record book, finishing in the top 10 in career wins.

Arlington Babe Ruth’s 8-and-under travel squad, the Arlington Storm, won the annual Memorial Day weekend Showdown in the Valley baseball tournament in Winchester.

The Storm emerged from pool play as a No. 1 seed by defeating the tournament host, Winchester, 4-1 in their first game, then tying Stafford, 0-0, in their second.

The most exciting play occurred in the bottom half of the last inning, when Stafford had runners on first and second with one out.

A Stafford batter hit a hard ground ball in the direction of Storm shortstop Jones Tallent, who fielded it and threw to second baseman Booker Lawson, to record a force out.

Lawson then fired a throw home to catcher Brady Oliver, who tagged Stafford’s lead runner out on a slide at the plate to preserve the scoreless tie.

In the elimination round, the Storm defeated Fielder’s Choice, 7-1, as A.J. McCracken belted a two-run homer.

In the championship game against Summit Point, the defending tourna-

ment champion, McCracken managed two more home runs, including a grand slam, which paved the way to an 11-6 victory.

In winning the championship, the Storm gave up an average of just two runs per game.

In addition to Tallent, Lawson, Oliver, and McCracken, the Storm surged to victory with the help of Aidan Kaminski, Shane Campbell, Ryan Cooney, Jasper Dennis, Ryan DiVincenzo, Liam Finkel, Matt Langley, Nicholas Socknat and Charlie Winburn.

The Storm was coached by J.P. Cooney, Jones Tallent and Ben Winburn.

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“The Jungle Book” continues through June 11 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road. Finalweek performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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offered the valedictory address. Her advice to her classmates was to be realistic and not settle for superficial levels of success.

“We forget that so much of our life is beyond our control. I urge you to search for the meaning about the things you are passionate about,” Tran said.

Rev. Michael Burbidge, the new Ro-

man Catholic Bishop of Arlington, was the ceremony’s guest speaker, being introduced by senior Caroline Jones, who read his accomplished résumé. Burbidge, who was appointed to his post by Pope Francis last year, thanked the graduates for the “enthusiasm and joy” he was greeted with when he made O’Connell one of his first visits.

“You gave me a lot of O’Connell gear, including a baseball cap that I wear proudly,” Burbidge said.

Burbidge told the graduates to be firm in their decisions and choices, to not be in

a hurry and to make good friends.

“As you embark on your new stages of life, do not run, walk,” he said. “We need to keep our eyes fixed on those things that truly matter.”

In closing, Burbidge remembered advice from a family relative that he passed along to the seniors. “Get on the right bus with the right people headed in the right direction. And remember, don’t run, walk.”

Numerous graduates earned scholarships to continue their education, school administrators announced. More than

three dozen received awards, with Brinkmann (social studies, general excellence and Immaculata awards) and Tran (biology, English general excellence) among those honored. Leah Hames and Brinkmann earned student-athlete awards.

Head of School Joseph Vorbach opened the ceremony by welcoming the graduates and telling them not to rush their minds, to absorb the details of the day and stay in touch in the future.

“Class of 2017, your moment has arrived and we honor your accomplishStella &said.

Jesse Waltz, P.E., ments,” Vorbach Owners the summer. could inadvertently disengage, although The Virginia Department of Education the Virginia Department of Education in late May notified the commonwealth’s says it is unaware of any accidents tied to 132 school divisions that as many as a lack of the safeguard.

4,000 school buses may be out of compliBetter safe than sorry, state officials ance with rules requiring a safety device said in announcing the retrofit program.

– called a brake interlock – on all buses “The safety of students is the departpurchased after March 2011. ment’s highest priority, and the departArlington officials have 85 such buses, ment will work with school divisions, from three different manufacturers, coun- manufacturers and school bus dealers to ty school officials said. make sure that all non-compliant buses Two of the manufacturers – Thomas are brought into full compliance,” Superand Blue Bird – have informed Arlington intendent of Public Instruction Steven school officials they will install the devices Staples said in a statement. over the summer. School officials as of The cost of the retrofits will be borne May 25 were still waiting to confirm an by the manufacturers, state officials said. installation schedule from International, State officials are not requiring that the the third manufacturer. buses be pulled out of service until up*Any job over $3000. Good only when The required interlock prevents thepresented grades at aretime made. of free inspection. release of a bus’s parking brake withoutNot to be combined with any other offer.

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Beer, a veteran schools activist who serves as co-chair of the Arlington County Civic 2 0 3 1 9 “Perhaps it’s just exactly the right Federation’s schools committee.

3 19 choice . . . but how do we know? We’ve “I feel like this School Board repeatnot had time to process any of this,” said edly has punted and punted and punted – Lois Koontz, a schools activist and one of I’m worried /JESFoundationRepair that the hybrid option might two speakers to weigh in at the hearing. be another punt,” Beer said, although he But School Board Vice Chairman acknowledged that “it may end up being Barbara Kanninen said the hybrid pro- the right thing to do.” th possibilities, so posal builds on previous The matter will be back before the Annivers ry School it wasn’t pulled out of thing air. “I’manot Board for a public hearing on June concerned at all that we’ve lost transpar- 15; Murphy told School Board members ency,” she said. he would bring more information to the Kanninen said the benefits of a hybrid next gathering. approach are that both the Education Retrofits Coming to Some School BusCenter and Career Center later could be es: Arlington school officials are working expanded to accommodate more growth, with school-bus manufacturers to schedFINANCING AVAILABLE WARRANTIES while the Kenmore parcel also would be •LIFETIME ule state-mandated retrofits to braking available. systems, with work likely to be done over

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Bistro 1521, LLC, trading as Bistro 1521,1900 N Glebe Road, Arlington Arlington County, Virginia 22203.

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer & Wine Onsite & Mixed Beverages On Premises & Mixed Beverage on Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Virginia Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Triennial Goal on FHWA-Funded Projects For Fiscal Years October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020 The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulations, contained under 49 CFR Part 26, announces the proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise triennial goals for contractible opportunities administered through VDOT and funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).

The DBE Triennial Overall Goal is 11.78% of the federal financial assistance to be expended on VDOT contracts and is effective from October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020. The race/gender-conscious portion of the goal is 8.71% and the race/gender-neutral portion of the goal is 3.07%. The DBE overall goal is based upon demonstrable evidence of the availability of ready, willing, and able DBEs relative to all businesses ready, willing, and able to participate on DOT-assisted contracts.

The methodology used in establishing the overall goal will be available for review, inspection, and comment until July 17, 2017 at http://www. virginiadot.org/business/bu-civil-rights-home.asp and at the following address from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.:

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1. Early stage 6. Mythical giant bird 9. Recipe instruction 13. *____ Davis, won Tony and Oscar for same role 14. *Derek Jacobi won one in “Much ____ About Nothing” 15. Cockatoo’s cousin 16. Cell phone bill item 17. Rare find 18. Winged 19. *Three-time winner Lin-Manuel 21. *Dick Van Dyke’s winning role, 1961 23. River in Spain 24. Musical finale 25. It would 28. One of algae 30. Sacred beetle, to King Tut 35. Rejections 37. Be lazy or idle 39. Valuable musical antique 40. Make a portrait of 41. Christmastides 43. Track shape 44. Cool & distant 46. ____ ____ ____, precisely 47. Unload on eBay 48. *“Evita” and “Cats” composer 50. Luau instrument, pl.

52. Sylvester Stallone, casually 53. #49 Down, pl.

55. ____ Zeppelin

57. *Musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel 60. *This 5-year-old has a gift of telekinesis 64. “My wife can vouch for me,” e.g.

65. Part of Parisian address 67. Judge Judy’s proceedings 68. Frost-covered 69. Table scrap

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APPRECIATORS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO GATHER: The classical-music

appreciation group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet to discuss organ music on Monday, June 12 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

FORUM FOCUSES ON LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS: Legal issues surrounding health-

care decisions will be discussed on Monday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

TREATMENT OF FOOT PROBLEMS DETAILED: A discussion of common foot

problems and treatments will be discussed on Monday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For additional information on the program, call (703) 228-5722.

SPRING FRUIT TAKES CENTER STAGE IN DISCUSSION: A new spin on enjoy-

ing spring fruit will be discussed on Tuesday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

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70. Haunted house quality 71. Sweet-talk 72. Genetic initials 73. Clear the board DOWN

1. Female gamete 2. Not final or absolute 3. Move like parasailor 4. “Pomp and Circumstance” composer

5. Tapeworm 6. Indian music 7. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 8. Fast food option 9. *Like Yul Brynner’s head in “The King and I” 10. Antioxidants-rich berry 11. *“Kiss Me, ____,” first Best Musical recipient 12. Lamb’s mother 15. Caribbean rattle 20. *“Hello, ____!,” held record for most Tonys 22. Proof of age, pl.

24. Like workman’s hand 25. On spouse’s side 26. Upholstery choice 27. Retire from military 29. a.k.a. podagra 31. Andy’s TV buddy 32. Great reviews 33. Whatsoever 34. *He traded boxing gloves for ballet shoes 36. Snooty one 38. Plumbing problem 42. Inscribed pillar 45. Intensely emotional 49. Dark bread 51. Boudoir sofa 54. Unwelcome computer message 56. More dire 57. Dish of stewed meat 58. Capital of Peru 59. Wild goat 60. Of higher order, prefix 61. Milano moolah 62. Valedictorian’s spot 63. Away from wind 64. ____ de Triomphe 66. Vase for ashes

HISTORY ROUNDTABLERS LOOK AT IMPACT OF MOTION PICTURES: A dis-

INFORMATION SESSION FOCUSES ON VOLUNTEERISM: Information on

WAYS TO AVOID INVESTMENT FRAUD DISCUSSED: Information on informed

WALKERS HEAD TO CHEVY CHASE:

cussion of the impact of film and movies (prior to 1980) on history will be discussed on Tuesday, June 13 at 11:15 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

volunteering with the Arlington Food Assistance Center will be discussed on Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

investing and avoiding fraud will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For additional information, call (703) 228-0955.

The Arlington Walking Club heads to Chevy Chase, Md., on Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Lubber Run Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

ESTATE PLANNING FOR THE SOLOIST DISCUSSED: Estate planning for

TRAVELERS ARE OFF TO VISIT MONTICELLO: Arlington County 55+ Travel

TRAVEL WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON SAVING MONEY: Tips for saving money

DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON ILLS OF SUGAR: A discussion of how sugar is

singles will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, June 13 at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280555.

on travel will be detailed on Tuesday, June 13 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

will host a trip to Monticello on Thursday, June 15. The cost of $46 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 2284748.

detrimental to the brain will be presented on Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

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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.

June 9, 1939: n Several Arlington Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts were part of the honor guard when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Washington this week. n Dora Oddsson and Helen Duckworth were co-valedictorians at Washington-Lee High School’s graduation ceremony last night.

June 6, 1944: n The Arlington Daily was on the street at 4:45 a.m. with an “Extra” edition announcing the D-Day invasion, the first newspaper in the Washington area to announce the news.

June 9, 1966: n The County Board has voted unanimously to oppose the Three Sisters Bridge as planned just north of Key Bridge. n Gov. Godwin predicts that, in 35 years, nine times as many people will visit state parks in Virginia as do today. n The school system plans to offer English as a Second Language classes this summer. n The Better Sports Club of Arlington sponsored its ninth annual Northern Virginia Olympics at Yorktown High School over the weekend.

June 7, 1971: n Virginia remains mired in a recession, new figures show. n The Arlington Education Association is pressing the School Board to integrate all elementary schools this fall. n The county government has OK’d spending $180,000 to purchase 30 new police cruisers. n The State Corporation Commission is warning of potential power shortages if summer gets hot enough. n Nearly 6,000 students received diplomas at state colleges and universities over the past weekend. Among them: About 2,000 at the University of Virginia, 1,000 at William and Mary, 134 at Hampden-Sydney and 147 at Mary Baldwin.

June 6, 1979: n The Arlington affiliate of AARP is offering a theater tour of New York City, with two nights in a hotel and your choice of one Broadway show for $127.

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