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Big Changes on the Way in Va. Square? County Board to Consider Actions That Could See Redevelopment of Several Key Parcels SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington County Board members this week are slated to get the ball rolling on requests that could significantly alter

the landscape in a portion of Virginia Square. Board members are being asked to set November public-hearing dates on proposed changes to the county government’s General Land Use Plan (GLUP)

and Master Transportation Plan for three contiguous parcels, totaling 7.25 acres, that their owners aim to redevelop eventually. Changes to the GLUP would be a precursor to any zoning changes and to

consideration of redevelopment plans for the parcels, centered on Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road. The most notable facilities within the subject area are Continued on Page 25

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Yorktown High School senior Tanner Wall is chased by Langley’s Nico Vasiliadis during the Oct. 13 football game at Langley. Yorktown won the contest, 31-20, to improve to 6-1 and remain PHOTO BY DEB KOLT tied for first place in the Liberty District. See Sports for a full story, and see a slide show of photos at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington.

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SEEC Celebrates Partnerships in Supporting Workers SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Celebrating its 17th year, the Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC) saluted two other community organization that provide support to daylaborers and other immigrants in the Arlington community. Despite national acrimony over immigration, the local community has joined together to provide support, SEEC executive director Andres Tobar said at the awards presentation, held Oct. 13. “Arlington seems to be a special oasis. Everyone is pitching in,” he said. “It is so delightful . . . how everybody has stepped up.” At the event, the Arlington Free Clinic and Good Spoon were presented with SEEC’s Emily DiCicco Humanitarian Award, its highest honor. The Good Spoon, an Annandalebased ministry, was honored for providing food and a variety of services – from haircuts to dental treatment – to SEEC clients. Rev. Jeuk Kim, who heads the organization, accepted the award. The Arlington Free Clinic was honored for providing space for SEEC’s training programs for women, including a greenhousecleaning course and entrepreneurship classes. “We’re so happy to be able to use this space to empower our community,” said

Nancy White of the Arlington Free Clinic and Rev. Jeuk Kim of the Good Spoon hold the Emily DiCicco Humanitarian Awards presented by the Shirlington Employment and Education Center.

Nancy White, who heads the free clinic. “We’re really here to better their lives, for themselves and their children.” The clinic also provides health-care services for SEEC clients who qualify. The Emily DiCicco award was named in honor of a longtime Arlington community leader and SEEC board member who died in 2011. Previous recipients have

included Church of the Covenant, Arlington First Church of the Nazarene, Walter Tejada, Arlington Presbyterian Church, Jim Moran, Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and Charles Meng. SEEC traces its roots to a looming potential crisis that reared up in the late

1990s. Day workers, mostly Latino, were congregating in the Four Mile Run area, causing tensions with the nearby and predominantly African-American neighborhoods. The county government and Latino leaders worked to form SEEC, which provides a place for laborers to connect with jobs.

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Garvey Endorses Gutshall in County Board Race Duo Waged an Acrimonious Battle for Democratic Nomination in 2016 SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

It may not have been accompanied by the most effusive praise ever, but Erik Gutshall’s opponent of last year has become his supporter in 2017. County Board member Libby Garvey on Oct. 16 formally backed Gutshall’s bid for County Board, allowing the Democratic nominee to tick off another item on his bucket list en route to an expected victory in coming weeks. “Erik and I have a shared interest in making county government accessible for

all Arlington residents,” Garvey said in a statement put out by the Gutshall campaign. “I look forward to working together with him to ensure that we listen to all residents and communicate effectively with them, and that we streamline public processes so it is easier to engage, and create new channels for residents to observe and participate in their government,” Garvey said. Last year, Garvey and Gutshall were sparring partners for the Democratic nomination for County Board. Gutshall, who chairs the Planning Commission, challenged Garvey, who was seeking her second full term. Garvey ended up winning the Democratic primary by a 55-percent-to-45-percent margin, and won the general election

County Board member Libby Garvey has endorsed one-time rival Erik Gutshall.

(with Gutshall’s endorsement) that fall. This year, Gutshall won a four-way Democratic caucus to take the nomination and move on to face independents Audrey Clement and Charles McCullough in the Nov. 7 general election. The winner will succeed Jay Fisette, who has served on the County Board for 20 years. In a statement, Gutshall said he was happy to have Garvey’s endorsement. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work with Libby and the other board members to reboot civic engagement,” he said. “The chief responsibility of the County Board is to create the environment for good decision-making by ensuring our county government conducts every transaction with our community in a totally honest, transparent and open manner.”

Northam: Democrats Can Win Back House of Delegates SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Maybe it’s the adrenaline, or perhaps he’s just an eternal optimist, but Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ralph Northam hasn’t given up on the possibility that his party might regain control of the House of Delegates in coming weeks. “I’m confident we’re going to win a majority,” Northam said in an Oct. 12 meeting with editors of Northern Virginia Media Services, the parent company of the Sun Gazettes and other publications across the region.. Later in the interview, Northam said he was sure Democrats would pick up “a number of seats” in the lower house of the legislature, but it will take more than that to win control – his party needs to flip 17 seats from Republican to Democratic, plus hold all of their own, to reach the magic number of 51 in the 100-member body. Democratic hopes in recent years of cutting significantly into the Republican majority in the House of Delegates have been akin to Charlie Brown’s goal of kicking the football; it always seems within reach until voters, like Lucy, yank the opportunity away at the very last moment. Odds favor Republicans holding the House of Delegates, and since no state Senate seats are on the ballot in 2017, they 4

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will retain their 21-19 edge in the state Senate unless fate somehow intervenes. That puts Northam, should he succeed Terry McAuliffe as governor, in a box: He will have to find ways to cooperate with the legislature’s Republican leadership while attempting to craft his own agenda. It’s been a challenge for McAuliffe, who occasionally has worked with, but more often sparred with, the GOP power structure in Richmond. Northam, who served in the state Senate before winning election as lieutenant governor four years ago, said he would like to find areas of common ground, but sounded iffy on the prospects. “People in Richmond are playing games rather than doing what they’re supposed to do,” he said. That said, Northam added he had good relations with “all the senators and delegates.” “We can agree to disagree” when necessary, he said. Northern Virginia Media Services is slated to meet with Republican gubernatorial nominee Ed Gillespie on Oct. 23. Libertarian Cliff Hyra also is on the ballot. Del. Sullivan Endorsed by Business Group: The political-action committee of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce has backed the re-election bid of Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th), but has opted against issuing endorsements in the three other House of Delegates districts in Arlington. Sullivan was among 24 House of Delegates candidates endorsed by the Cham-

ber’s political-action wing, known as NOVABIZPAC. “The endorsed candidates are best positioned to work with the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce to advance a pro-business agenda that helps the commonwealth remain among the best states in the nation for business,” said Scott McGeary of Washington Gas, who heads the political-action committee. “The House of Delegates candidates endorsed by NOVABIZPAC have demonstrated a willingness to work with the Chamber to move our legislative agenda forward,” added Jim Corcoran, president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber. “The ability to support such a broad group of citizen-legislators helps to enhance the Northern Virginia Chamber’s reputation as a premier business organization in the commonwealth.” In districts that include parts of Arlington, the business PAC opted against endorsements in the 45th and 47th districts, where incumbent Democrats Mark Levine and Patrick Hope are running unopposed, and in the 49th District, where incumbent Democrat Alfonso Lopez is being challenged by Republican Adam Roosevelt. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce does not have a political-action committee and does not endorse candidates, although – like the Northern Virginia Chamber – it does formulate a package of goals and objectives for each General Assembly session. NOVABIZPAC on Sept. 28 endorsed Ed Gillespie (R) for governor, state Sen.

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Jill Vogel (R-27th) for lieutenant governor and incumbent Mark Herring (D) for Virginia attorney general. Lopez Endorsed by Environmental Group: Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) has been endorsed for re-election by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. Lopez “has been a tireless and effective champion for numerous environmental issues in the General Assembly,” said Mitchell Town, executive director of the advocacy group. “We need more legislators with his experience, knowledge and passion for protecting the environment.” Lopez is being challenged by Republican Adam Roosevelt. The 49th District includes much of Arlington in and south of the Columbia Pike corridor, as well as adjacent portions of Fairfax County. League of Women Voters to Host Candidates for 49th District: The Arlington League of Women Voters will host a forum for candidates vying for the 49th House of Delegates seat on Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. Democratic incumbent Alfonso Lopez and Republican challenger Adam Roosevelt have been invited to participate. “This is grass-roots democracy in action,” said League of Women Voters president Kathy Matusiak. “Citizens will be able to question their candidates and discuss issues.” The community is invited, but registration is requested. For information, see the Web site at https://www.lwv-arlingtonva. org.

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Bill Clinton was in the White House the last time this year’s Arlington County Board seat turned over; Richard Nixon was president the time before that. Combined, Democrats Jay Fisette and, prior to him, the late Ellen Bozman occupied the seat for nearly 44 years. And Democrats are at no risk of losing it next month; unlike the Arlington voter rebellion of 2014, the local electorate seems well-disposed to hand the seat to Planning Commission chairman Erik Gutshall, who in May bested a field of four to become the Democratic nominee. On the Nov. 7 ballot, Gutshall is facing a name familiar to Arlington voters in Audrey Clement, whose perennial, unsuccessful quests for office have undercut the fact that she knows her stuff and, while we don’t agree with her on all issues, Clement is worth paying attention to. Also on the ballot is Charles McCullough, a South Arlington attorney little-known in the civic-engagement ranks, making his first bid for elected office. Mr. McCullough proved a hit at the Arlington County Civic Federation, which kicked off the 2017 general-election campaign last month, with a caffeinated performance. He has raised some money, and may grab a surprising number of votes. If past is prologue, Clement and

McCullough – both independents – will split the 30 percent of the antiDemocratic Arlington electorate. (Republicans did not field a candidate.) In May, we surprised some in the Arlington leadership sphere by endorsing Gutshall for the nomination. At the time, we acknowledged that neither he, nor the other Democratic candidates, had waged a flawless campaign, but we felt that Gutshall had the best collective set of skills and positions to make him the logical successor to 20-year veteran Fisette. Gutshall has been active both as a civic-association president and on a number of government-advisory panels. And the fact he has real-world experience in dealing with the Arlington bureaucracy as a small-business owner – and has some specific ideas on improving the process of the public’s interaction with government – is a decided plus. And, as we said in May, Gutshall has worked collaboratively through his years in civic life, picking up more friends than enemies along the way. Having won the Democratic nomination nearly five months ago, Gutshall’s campaign hasn’t been dormant, but it has been low-key. We’d have preferred more vigor. But, when adding up the pluses and minuses of the three candidates on the ballot, Democrat Erik Gutshall is our preferred choice.

Where Will the Renaming End? Editor: The issue with renaming schools and streets named after Confederate leaders isn’t that it’s going too far, but that it’s not going far enough. Arlington offers many renaming opportunities, from Wilson Boulevard being named after a racist, any streets bearing the names of slaveholders like Jefferson or Washington, etc. But why stop there? We can bring this fight into Washington D.C., removing monuments dedicated to historical villains like Franklin Roosevelt (creating racial internment camps), Abraham Lincoln (the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t free slaves in states loyal to the Union), Mohandas Gandhi (well documented racist) and even Martin Luther King Jr. (opposed gay marriage). And why stop there? Alexandria was once the capital of the slaving na-

tion that was Egypt (the uncomfortable question of racial reparations can wait for another day), will also need to be renamed. And of course, since the main reason that Arlington was “retroceded” from D.C. back to Virginia in 1847 was over slavery, the most appropriate way to right that wrong will be to give Arlington back to the District of Columbia. I’m sure that Arlingtonians will be thrilled to live under D.C. governance, which would include bringing Arlington’s schools to the same standards that have made D.C.’s public-school system famous. Or maybe we can be grateful that we live in such an historically unprecedented period of peace and prosperity, instead of looking for reasons to be angry. Jeff Walyus Arlington

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Editor: Our nation is in the midst of a fundamental conversation and set of actions regarding race, inclusion and justice. Who will be welcomed, and who is allowed to be a full and equal member of our society? Arlington long has been in the vanguard of Virginians struggling for ethical policies that are of special interest to people of color and people of conscience. These Virginians are intent on repairing historic wrongs and building on traditional American values of equality, fairness and union. This reconstruction will carry us forward, never backwards, into a better future for our children, and for all of us. Our democratically-elected School Board is made up of smart, informed and fair-minded members who serve in a long line of such boards that have given us one of the finest school systems in the metropolitan area, in all of Virginia and beyond. This board is certainly to be trusted to carry out a thoughtful process of naming and renaming our schools. Sarcastic, resentful and defamatory statements in letters to the editor will not influence their decisions and are not helpful. There is a general awareness that it is time that we removed racism and sedition from the nomenclature of our schools and roadways. Wrong names will not be made right by clinging tightly to them, or continuing to rewrite history in their defense. There are plenty of true heroes and heroines for our citizens and students to honor and revere. As for those who would paint things dark with the epithet “politically correct,” it would be far better to talk about morally correct, perhaps even spiritually correct, because at the root of the matter, right and wrong is really what our grand national discussion is all about. Chuck Kleymeyer Arlington

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American Legion Baseball Often the Appropriate Option for Many Editor: As a coach of American Legion baseball, I know that many players are looking for ways to play ball at the college level. In an effort to be noticed and maybe even earn a baseball scholarship, many players join travel and showcase teams, at costs that can run up to $15,000, including travel. In my 30-plus years of experience, this does not always prove to be the answer. My suggestion, based on experience, is that players would be better off starting with a few weekend Division III showcases that include schools they are interested in attending. The cost for these usually runs $300 to $500 on average. If players are successful in these and have received college contacts,

then, if interested, players could consider moving up to a Division II showcase, and then Division I. Along with the weekend showcases, players will benefit by playing American Legion Baseball. This program for high-school sophomores through college freshmen is a competitive and challenging level of baseball. As a coach in the Legion program, I have provided recommendations to college coaches and have seen players attend their chosen schools, some with scholarships. The combination of a few weekend showcases and American Legion baseball works to improve skills and get noticed, without spending a lot of money. Bob Romano Arlington

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Arctic Wildlife Preserve Deserves Protection, Not Political Battling Editor: I am writing to let you know how very concerned I am about the renewed attempt to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling. The refuge is one of the last remaining wild and untouched places in the U.S. It is an ecological and a national treasure and is an incredibly important habitat for birds and other wildlife, like polar bears and caribou. It is a nesting ground for more than 200 species of birds that migrate through all 50 states, including the lesser scaup, which can be seen in Virginia. I am aghast that Congress is choosing to use the budget process to open the refuge. This does not add up. The

economic claims are out of touch with reality, and using the budget rather than a regular vote bypasses any real debate. It is ludicrous to make such a monumental decision without going through the usual legislative steps. I hope that Sen. Kaine and Sen. Warner, along with our representatives, will work to keep the Arctic Refuge out of the final budget. This space deserves to remain wild, both for the wildlife and for all of us who benefit from this essential site. We must urge our legislators to make the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a permanently protected wilderness area. Emily Pfister Arlington

Editor: The recent repeal of the Clean Power Plan only further confirmed just how out of touch President Trump is with the rest of America. Repealing the CPP and the lifesaving and economic incentives that come with it flies in the face of public sentiment and only further proves that Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt are out to serve fossil-fuel interests, not everyday Americans. We are at least fortunate in Virginia to have our own plan moving forward to

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Friends of the Arlington Library will host its annual fall book sale from Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22 at Central Library. Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials will be available for perusal and purchase. For information and a schedule of events, see the Web site at www. arlingtonva.us.

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Arts groups should work to make common cause with high-tech firms and Millennials in an effort to bring benefits to all, one panelist said at an arts forum sponsored by Opera Nova and held Oct. 8 at Washington Golf & Country Club. “It would be amazing to partner artists and entrepreneurs . . . [to] help their employees connect with arts in the community,” said Vivek Patil, a community activist and founder of Building Bridges, a local group that aims to problem-solve community issues. Patil was among those participating in the roundtable discussion, held after supporters of the local opera organization were treated to an hour of selections by soprano Desiree Dodson, mezzo-soprano Elise Christina Jenkins, tenor Tony Torchia and baritone Jose Sacin. They performed music ranging from opera selections to spirituals to a “Battle Hymn of the Republic” sing-along, accompanied by pianist Zsolt Balogh. “This is a participatory program!” entreated Michael Doan, who served as narrator of the musical program before leading the Q&A session. Opera Nova can trace its roots to the establishment of Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia in 1962. When that organization folded in 2011, supporters of the Opera Guild of Northern Virginia (which had provided funding to the opera company) brought Opera Nova to life. In 1973, Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia staged its first opera aimed at young people, and “it has gone on to be an annual tradition,” said David Ryan, a member of the Opera Nova board of directors. “Opera Nova is now continuing the tradition to introduce children to the experience of going to the opera,” Ryan said. Other non-traditional groups also are sought out as potential audience mem-

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Learning’s “Meet the Speaker” series continues on Monday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at Central Library with a presentation on “Music and Politics: Wagner and Hitler.” The speaker is John Edward Niles, an international opera director and conductor, who will look at the impact of Richard Wagner’s work on the rise of National Socialism. The program is free, and the community is invited. It is sponsored jointly by Encore Learning and the Arlington library system. For information, call (703) 228-2144.

NATURE CENTER TO FOCUS ON IDs OF TREES: Long Branch Nature Center will

host a Tree ID Hike on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 11:15 a.m. Designed for adults, the program will detail how to identify Arlington’s trees by their bark, shape and other factors. The cost is $5 per person; youth 14 and older are invited, but must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (703) 228-6535. ‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ FESTIVITIES SET:

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High School theater-arts classes will present “Voices Out of Chaos,” an original play developed by students in response to current events, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, at 7 p.m. each night at the high school. A question-and-answer session will follow the free performances. The production will be Yorktown’s entry in the 2018 Virginia High School League play competition.

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School’s band program is holding its annual fruit and nut sale through Nov. 9. Navel oranges, red grapefruit, Satsuma mandarins and Whitley’s nuts will be for sale, with delivery Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Individuals also can order oranges for donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Orders can be placed through a band student or by calling Nara Hojvat-Gallin at (703) 727-6235 or e-mailing wlbandfruit@gmail.com.

CENTRIST POLITICAL GROUP TO HOST OUTREACH: The Centrist Project, which

encourages independent centrist leaders to run for office, will hold an outreach event on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marymount Farmers’ Market on the main campus of Marymount University. For information on the initiative, see the Web site at www.centristproject.org. SCREENING, DISCUSSION TO FOCUS ON ‘APOCALYPSE NOW’: A screening of

the film “Apocalypse Now,” followed by a discussion with Marymount University professor Dr. Marguerite Rippy will be held on Monday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the university’s Ballston Conference Center, 1000 North Glebe Road, Room 2080. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call (703) 522-5600.

EVENING OF MUSIC, WINE ON THE HORIZON: The Arlington Philharmonic will

host “Quartet Uncorked,” featuring music and a wine tasting from Bistro 360, on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Bennett Park Art Atrium, 1601 Clarendon Blvd. The $15 admission includes wine tasting. For information, call (703) 910-5161 or see the Web site at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.

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MARYMOUNT PRESIDENT HONORED BY EDUCATION GROUP: Marymount

University president Matthew Shank recently was honored by Edu-Futuro, an Arlington non-profit organization that aims to empower Latino and other immigrant youth through education, leadership development and family engagement. The award was presented at Edu-Futuro’s “Portraits in Excellence” celebration, held Oct. 4 at the Top of the Town in Rosslyn. “Dr. Shank has been an incredible supporter of our program,” said Edu-Futuro executive director Jorge Figueredo, noting that Marymount’s president has been generous with the use of campus space for the program, has worked with its students and has been a keynote speaker at its Emerging Leader Program graduations. “He speaks from the heart, and we highly respect him, Figueredo said. This year, Edu-Futuro will serve more than 1,000 people – including children, youth and adults – through a variety of programming. The recent awards ceremony helped to raise funds for the effort. Nancy Rodrigues, Virginia’s Secretary of Administration, was the keynote speaker for the event, which also featured an award to Keller Williams Realty Metro Center as corporate partner of the year.

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Arlington Public Schools will host a daylong community conference on dyslexia on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. The event is part of programming related to Dyslexia Awareness Month. For information, see the Web site at www.apsva.us/prc. INTER-SERVICE CLUB COUNCIL TO HOLD ANNUAL LUNCHEON: The Inter-

Service Club Council of Arlington will have its annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at noon at Washington Golf & Country Club. At the meeting, the organization will announce and recognize its Man and Woman of the Year. The featured speaker will be Rev. Andrew Merrow of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Founded in 1940, the Inter-Service Club Council is a consortium of service and community organizations. The cost for the luncheon is $35. Checks, made payable to Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington, can be mailed to Edd Nolen, 5113 33rd Street N., Arlington, Va. 22207. For information, call Nolen at (703) 533-2953.

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School Libraries See Uptick in Print-Material Usage SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Who says print is dead? Arlington Public Schools students checked out 1.044 million books and other print materials last school year, up from 2015-16 and the second year in a row the number has topped the seven-figure mark. “While it’s not actually a big jump . . . it’s a million, and that’s kind of exciting,” said Theresa Flynn, supervisor of library services for the county school system. (The record-setting total also resulted in a workout to the “very appreciated, very hardworking and very tired library assistants who do much of the shelving,” Flynn noted.) The 1,044,420 total for the 2016-17 school year works out to just under 40 items per enrolled student. School officials reported that, on average, girls checked out slightly more books than boys; Latino students checked out slightly more than other racial and ethnic groups; and students in the ESOL/HILT program

for non-native-English speakers checked out more. Special-education students check out fewer books, on average, something school officials will follow up on, Flynn said. Her Oct. 5 presentation to the School Board was a chance for officials to put in a plug for reading. “I love to read for fun,” School Board member Tannia Talento said. “I fell in love with reading in the fourth grade with ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ It was a teacher that inspired me.” But Ingrid Grant, president of the Arlington Education Association, said school officials needs to do a better job digging into data to see if all students are being instilled with a love of reading. “I would challenge you . . . to break down what students are reading what. Are we challenging them?” asked Gant, who said she was speaking for herself, not the teachers’ organization. School officials have invited U.S. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to speak at an upcoming conference for

Airports Report Higher Use

Passenger traffic at Northern Virginia’s two main airports was up a combined 3.1 percent in August from a year before, with both facilities on pace to record solid years – and, in one case, potentially a record-breaker. Washington Dulles saw nearly 2.24 million passengers coming and going during August, up 3.9 percent from a year before, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s passenger total of 2.1 million was up 2.2 percent. Figures were reported Oct. 16 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The numbers confirm a comeback at Dulles, which in recent years had slipped behind Reagan National in overall passenger counts. August’s growth at Dulles was due in part to a 4.5-percent increase in domestic passengers using United, the airport’s dominant carrier, as well as increases in passengers at Southwest, Delta and Frontier. On the international front, airlines ranging from Air France to Icelandair to Air China posted year-over-year increases, although United scaled back its international service. At Reagan National, dominant carrier American – which in August accounted for exactly half of all passengers – saw a very slight uptick in passenger count compared to a year ago, while Delta, Southwest and United all posted larger hikes. While trans-border service is generally negligible, it did increase 14 percent for the month due to service operated by Air Canada and American. For the first eight months of the year, Reagan National’s passenger total of 16.1 million was up 2.4 percent from the same period in 2016, suggesting it could be on track to set another new annual record.

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female middle-school students of color. “She would be a good motivator,” School Board member James Lander said. School officials said that in addition to increases in the circulation of print materials, they are seeing other positive trends: • Use of audiobooks and e-books went from 19,000 in the 2014-15 school year to 66,600 in 2016-17. • Database views went from 353,800 in 2015-16 to 960-900 in 2016-17. • The average age of the items in the school system’s collections has declined from 13 years in 2014-15 to 10 years in

2016-17. The number of new materials added to collections last years – 55,081 – was down from a year before, but up significantly from 2014-15. Flynn told School Board members that all the facts and figures would be irrelevant without the human component to accompany it. “Librarians are leaders in the community,” she said. “We connect to literacy, we connect to the greater world, we connect to technology and we connect to the whole child.”

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As the Need Rises, Doorways Focuses on Innovation SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

As it moves forward in a three-year, $10 million fund-raising drive, one Arlington-based social-safety-net provider says community support is needed now more than ever. “This is not a time to roll back the progress we have made. Our work is not over,” said Michelle Sagatov, speaking at an Oct. 13 breakfast sponsored by Doorways for Women and Families. The “Brighter Futures” breakfast, now in its eighth year, is designed both to introduce the community to Doorways’ work, and encourage them to become boosters of the organization. It takes place annually in October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A record 450 people were on hand for the 2016 event, held this year at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. Sagatov is a co-chair of Doorways’ Campaign for Brighter Futures, which over the past year has raised $6.5 million toward its $10 million goal. “Every single dollar will fill a vital need” in support of Doorways’ work against domestic and sexual abuse, she said. Among those who can attest to the important of support is Danielle, a Doorways client who left an abusive marriage with several children in tow.

With Doorboth in the ways’ help, number of “I’ve found my people calling voice,” Danielle for help, and said during a the ways we are video presenresponding,” tation at the Jones said. breakfast. “We’re hearing “The staff at from women, Doorways genwe’re hearing uinely cares for from families, my family, and we’re hearing the other famifrom men and, lies,” she said. increasingly, (Doorways rewe’re hearing quested that clifrom young ents’ last names adults – some not be used.) still in high D o o r w ay s school.” for Women A m o n g and Families those in the can trace its latter group is roots to the late Michelle Sagatov speaks at the Doorways’ event. Sidney, who 1970s, when a through a group of families helped create The Ar- combination of factors found herself in lington Community Temporary Shelter, an untenable living situation while still or TACTS. in her teens. She was faced with the same “They were pioneering,” said Caro- choice so many are: to stay and suffer, or line Jones, current president and CEO of to leap into the unknown. Doorways. “I really had to make that decision,” Last year, the organization provided Sidney said, and believes the path she services to 3,600 people, nearly double the took was the right one. rate of just three years before – due in part “Doorways was like a do-over, a fresh to the changing face of abuse victims. start,” she said. “There have been dramatic increases, Jones said that the rising number of

people seeking help can be taxing on the organization’s resources, but in a sense is a positive development. “More people are having the words to articulate what is happening to them,” she said. “By empowering people to understand when they are endangered, they are empowered to get the help they need.” The capital campaign is being cochaired by two couples: Michelle Sagatov and her husband, Yuri, and Laura and Justin Miller. Michelle Sagatov said she saw, firsthand, the need to support victims of domestic and sexual abuse during her years as an Arlington police officer, and agrees it is a widespread and often underreported problem. That’s why she allowed to have her arm twisted and agreed to be a chair of the campaign. “There are thousands of women, men and children right here in our prosperous community [in need of help],” she said. “We had a personal need to make a difference.” And while money is vital, so is community engagement, said Joanne Petty, president of Doorways’ executive committee. “Share our story,” Petty told those at the Oct. 13 breakfast. “You never know who it might help.” For information on Doorways for Women and Families, see the Web site at www.doorwaysva.org.

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Choirs Sing Out Loud for Forgiveness, Second Chances SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

From smooth, soulful sounds to rollicking, bluegrass-inspired tunes, the sanctuary of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nauck rang out Oct. 15 with words of praise – and of redemption. “Everyone on Earth deserves a second chance. It’s vital,” said Jerry, a client of Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) who is rebuilding his life 22 months after his release from prison, where he spent 15 years on drug and malicious-wounding charges. “The past is the past. That was the old me; this is the new me. I’m not that guy any more – my whole mindset has changed,” Jerry said at the annual “Sing Out for Second Chances” celebration, a fund-raiser for OAR. Five church choirs from across the region provided musical accompaniment to go with the stories of redemption. Jerry is among those who have benefited from OAR’s intensive re-entry initiative, launched in July 2015 and focused on the specific needs of those most likely to end up back in jail or prison. So far, only 10 percent of those who have been part of the program have relapsed, compared to a national average of 54 percent, said Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, executive director of the organization.

Members of the Creative Arts Ministries Choir of Mount Zion Baptist Church perform during the Oct. 15 “Sing Out for Second Chances” concert and reception, supporting Offender Aid and Restoration. Five local choirs participated in the annual concert program.

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Confidence Still Strong When Housing Is in the Discussion

Featured Property of the Week

A Classic Bungalow Exudes Charms

Stylish 1930 Property Offers Opportunities for the Next Generation

Located on what we would describe as one of the prettiest streets in the sought-after Aurora Hills community, this week’s featured property provides not simply the chance to celebrate the style of a home with classic, pre-war provenance, but also to enjoy its many gracious updates and TLC. Inside and out, this delightful bungalow gleams with pride, and is ready for its next owner to put a personal stamp on it while also celebrating a location that puts you close to everything, but set back in a leafy, bucolic setting with a high walkability score, to boot. The property currently is on the market, listed at $744,900 by Chrissy O’Donnell and Lisa DuBois of Re/Max by Invitation. The welcoming front porch gives you the perfect introduction to all that awaits when you step inside and begin your tour. And yet, there are surprises, too – including the fact that the interior of the home (which was constructed in 1930) has a modern feel, with gorgeous hardwoods, fresh paint and plentiful natural sunlight. French doors and recessed lighting only add to the overall ambiance. Main rooms are amply proportioned and ready to entertain a crowd at holiday time or any time of the year, while also working well for daily living. The kitchen is a standout, with clean lines and strong visual appeal to go with top-quality appliances and a central location. From here, you also have access out to the deck, patio and landscaped yard. Three bedrooms are part of the overall package, all found on the second level, with hardwood flooring and their own sense of style. The lower level is home to a recreation room plus unfinished space, providing you with copious opportunities to design it to your liking – or to simply leave as is and await inspiration to hit down the road. Bonuses we’ll spy throughout our in-

Facts for buyers Address: 720 25th Street South, Arlington (22202). Listed at: $744,900 by Chrissy O’Donnell (703) 626-8374 and Lisa DuBois (703) 350-9595, Re/Max by Invitation. Schools: Oakridge Elementary, Gunston Middle, Wakefield High School.

spection include a fireplace, den and a nice garage. The rear yard is well-sized for the neighborhood – and while talking about the neighborhood, it’s worth noting that you are close to the amenities of Crystal City, Pentagon City and Old Town. This week’s featured property is a home that has seen much in its nearly 90 years, and is ready to welcome you with open arms and provide all the modern touches coupled with classic style. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6272.

Existing-home sales have retreated in four of the past five months, but new survey findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicate it is not because of a lack of confidence from consumers about buying and selling a home, or based on their views about the direction of the economy and their finances. That’s according to NAR’s third quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey, which found there appears to be a revival from renters that now is a good time to buy a home. After dipping to roughly half of renters last quarter (52 percent), the share who believe now is a good time climbed to 62 percent (60 percent a year ago). Overall, current homeowners (80 percent), households with higher incomes and those living in the more affordable Midwest and South regions are the most optimistic about buying right now. Amid the steady gains in home values seen in many parts of the country, the share of homeowners that believe now is a good time to sell is also inching higher. Eighty percent of homeowners think now is a good time to list their home for sale (a new survey high), which is up from last quarter (75 percent) and even more so than a year ago (67 percent). Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says it is great news that homebuyer and seller optimism is advancing, but it remains unclear if it will actually translate to more sales. “The housing market has been in a funk since early spring because of the ongoing scarcity of new and existing homes for sale,” Yun said. “The pace of new home construction has not meaningfully broken out this year, and not enough homeowners at this point have followed through with their belief that now is a good time to sell. As a result, home shoppers have seen limited options, stiff competition and weakening affordability conditions.“ More households this quarter (57 percent) believe the economy is improving compared to the second quarter (54 percent) and a year ago (48 percent). Continuing the complete reversal from a year ago, those living in rural and suburban areas were more optimistic about the economy than respondents residing in urban areas.

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Battle Against Brain Cancer Reaching New Heights Local Residents Get Chance to Rappel Down Office Tower PAUL LARA Staff Writer

Leaning out over the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Mollie Williamson doesn’t seem to notice the splendid views, as she is listening to instructions from the technicians before going over the edge. Just before beginning her descent down 20 stories, she smiles and spreads her arms, held only by a couple of climbing ropes. Williamson was one of many who turned out Oct. 7 for Over the Edge for Brain Cancer, sponsored by the non-profit Accelerating Brain Cancer Care, or ABC Squared. “We fund cutting-edge brain-cancer research,” said Nicola Beddow, the organization’s director of communications and partnerships. “Today is bringing the community together. We have survivors, friends and family that are honoring loved ones they lost to brain cancer.” Beddow said this is the second year that ABC Squared has collaborated with Over the Edge, a non-profit that provides

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Arlington Home Sales Outperform Region in Sept. After taking something of a summer breather, the Arlington real estate market jumped back to life in September, with increases in transactions and average prices leading to a nearly 20-percent rise in overall sales volume. The result was an anomaly for the month, as much of Northern Virginia and the D.C. metropolitan area saw weak sales. A total of 237 properties went to closing in September, up 8.7 percent from the 218 transactions a year before, according to figures reported Oct. 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS.

With the increase in sales came a nearly identical hike in average sales price, which was up 8.8 percent to $640,441. That boost, however, was due entirely from the single-family sector of the market, which not only saw higher prices, but in September was a larger percentage of the overall sales picture than a year before, which helps to pump up the overall average. Among the three segments of the market: • The average sales price of single-family homes rose 10.6 percent to $989,867. • The average price of attached homes, such as townhouses and rowhouses, was

down 1.5 percent to $462,389. • The average price of condominiums was down 2.6 percent to $426,197. A total of 34 properties changed hands at more than $1 million across the county during the month. Add up the sales and prices, and the total sales volume for the month of $151.78 million was up 18.3 percent from a year before. Homes that went to closing in September spent an average of 39 days between listing and ratified sales contract, a far brisker pace than the 53 days required a year before. Homes that sold during the month garnered 98.1 percent of listing

price, up from 97 percent a year before. Conventional mortgages were the method of transacting sales in 176 cases, followed by cash (33) and VA-backed mortgages (11). Available inventory stood at 638 properties at the end of the month, down ever so slightly from 642 a year before. Where is the market headed? Data provide a mixed picture, with the number of homes coming under contract in September way up from a year before, but the total number of pending sales down slightly. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

A dip in Northern Virginia home sales, offset by an increase in average prices, led to a generally flat September, according to new year-over-year figures. Total sales volume for the month stood at $896.5 million, down a half-percent from the $892 million in September 2016, according to new figures reported by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), based on data from Bright MLS. (“Northern Virginia” in this case includes the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church.) For the month, a total of 1,620 homes

went to closing, down from 1,675 a year before. Year-over-year sales were up in Arlington and Falls Church, down in Fairfax County and the cities of Alexandria and Fairfax. Regionally, the market posted an increase in the average sales price, which rose 3.9 percent to $553,440. Average prices were higher in all three segments of the market, rising 4.9 percent to $758,032 for single-family homes; 3.2 percent to $412,783 for attached properties, such as townhouses and rowhouses; and 1.9 percent to $336,077 for condominiums. And although the local market is following its historic norms, transitioning

into the slower six months of every sales period, that could be good news for prospective purchases – in specific cases. “While spring months are our market’s busiest, the slight winding down in the fall market could mean that serious buyers have less competition for properties,” said Bob Adamson, chairman of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Gary Lange, a member of the NVAR board of directors and a Realtor with Weichert in Vienna, said sellers and buyers each have their own set of expectations. Current buyers, Lange said, do not want homes that require extensive work

unless they are getting a bargain. On the other side of the equation, “inventory is relatively stable, but not enough to change sellers’ demands for top dollar or close to top dollar.” And yet not every seller is willing to stick it out in a game of chicken with prospective buyers. As sellers become antsy to get their homes sold, “they are making price adjustments, and that is helping to move some inventory,” Lange said. For homes that sold in September across Northern Virginia, it took an aver-

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Police Beat ARMED ROBBERY: n On Oct. 9 at 2:43 a.m., a man was walking in the 500 block of 23rd Street South when he was approached by a man with a knife. The suspect stole the victim’s belongings and fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, 6’2”, 225 pounds, clean-shaven. * On Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m., an individual was speaking with another person in the 2900 block of South Glebe Road when the second person brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s money, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a black male, in his early 20s, 6’2”, 145 pounds. The victim was not injured. MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On Oct. 7 at 1:26 a.m., police responded to the 4800 block of Columbia Pike for a report of a fight that had occurred earlier. According to police, during an altercation inside a business, a male suspect approached another man with a knife, then struck him with a glass, causing lacerations. The suspect – 32-year-old Noe Guerrero Molina of Arlington – was arrested and charged with malicious/unlawful wounding, and was held without bond. n On Oct. 11 at 7:56 p.m., a dispute between two individuals in the 4100 block of 3rd Road North escalated when one of

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age of 42 days to go from listing to ratified sales contract, an improvement from 51 days a year before. Sellers received 97.6 percent of original listing price, up from 97.2 percent a year before. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. D.C., Inner Suburbs See Soft Month: Washington and its immediate inner suburbs had a soft month in real estate in September, with average prices up slightly but total sales and overall sales volume down, according to new data. A total of 4,040 properties went to closing in the corridor last month, according to figures reported Oct. 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS. That’s down 3.4 percent from 4,183 a year before. Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. The average sales price of all properties that sold was up 1.3 percent to $491,991, due entirely to an increase in average prices for single-family homes, which rose 2.9 percent to $591,661. The townhouse/rowhouse and condominium sectors of the market saw modest yearover-year declines.

them produced a knife and lacerated the hand of the victim. The suspect – 20-year-old Selvin Ortega of Arlington – was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, possession of marijuana and gang participation. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: n On Oct. 8 at 10:40 p.m., a man in the 2800 block of South Lang Street reported hearing a loud popping sound outside, went to investigate and found that a window on his car had been smashed. A witness reported seeing two suspects fleeing the scene. Police located two juveniles matching the witness’s description, and found two other vehicles with windows smashed and items displaced. Petitions are being sought for the juveniles. BURGLARY: n On Oct. 7 at approximately 3:30 a.m., a business in the 5700 block of Lee Highway was burglarized. n Sometime between Oct. 7 at 3:15 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 12:45 p.m., an individual or individuals attempted to force entry into a home in the 100 block of North Edgewood Street. The attempt was unsuccessful.

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Many More All-Arlington Showdowns Should Exist At Bluemont Park each fall is the annual all-Arlington cross country meet, a competition that includes the county’s boys and girls varsity high school teams.

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With a little more desire than in previous races this season, the Bishop O’Connell Knights defended their girls team title CROSS COUNTRY at the annual Arlington County cross country meet Oct. 11, while the two individual champions and boys team winners were different from last year. The four-team high school varsity meets were held at Bluemont Park. The O’Connell girls won their third straight title by scoring 39 points. The Washington-Lee Generals were second with 45, the Yorktown Patriots (53) third and the Wakefield Warriors (104) fourth. Two days prior to the girls race, O’Connell head coach Cindy Walls had a talk with her team. She told the runners they were training fine and running so much faster in practice, then under performing during races. Walls then told the runners they needed to have the “want to” during races. O’Connell responded with its best race Continued on Page 23

Washington-Lee HIgh School junior Eva Smith-Perry was the the girls individual champion of last week’s Arlington County meet on the Bluemont Park course. PHOTO BY TOMMY ORNDORFF

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The Wakefield Warriors finished the regular season with an 8-4 overall record and 5-1 National District mark.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Wakefield won its final two girls field hockey matches by shutouts, 12-0 over Park View and 4-0 over Jefferson. Against Jefferson, Meghan Anderson, Lucy Greenfield, Madison Holt and Julia Norsworthy Edgill scored the goals. Against Park View, Caroline Darnell scored three goals; Anderson, Holt, Ena Robertson and Matilda Laux added two each and Norsworthy Edghill had one. The district tournament began earlier this week and Wakefield was the No. 2 22

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seed, with Marshall the top seed. Wakefield defeated Marshall in overtime during the regular season. Wakefield had a first-round match against bottom seed Jefferson. n In the Liberty District, the Washington-Lee Generals (10-6) entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed behind the undefeated Langley Saxons. Both teams had first-round byes. In its final three regular-season contests, W-L lost to Edison and the Yorktown Patriots, then defeated McLean, 1-0. Yorktown (8-8) is the tournament’s No. 3 seed and had a first-round match against No. 6 seed South Lakes. The Patriots blanked Washington-Lee, 2-0, in their final regular-season action to snap

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The Yorktown Patriots (16-2) had their 12-match winning streak snapped with a 3-2 loss to the visiting McLean Highlanders on Oct. 12. Yorktown defeated South Lakes, 3-0, in an earlier match. The Patriots were still in first place in the Liberty District with the Langley Saxons despite the one loss. Yorktown and Langley meet this week. n The defending Division I private-school state champion Bishop O’Connell Knights began the week with a 12-10 record, including a 3-2 victory over McNamara. O’Connell was ranked fifth in the most recent Division I state poll.

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The action begins late in the afternoon and ends at dark. It’s a great event every year, but unfortunately is one of the few remaining sports competitions held among all four Arlington schools. There should be many more. There is an all-Arlington golf match during the fall, but privateschool Bishop O’Connell is not included, because its season is played in the spring. Sometimes there is an all-county wrestling match or indoor and outdoor track and field meets, but not always. The once all-Arlington boys and girls basketball tournaments probably will never return, and that’s a shame. Such events would generate considerable county-wide excitement and likely sell out a gymnasium. A four-team springtime baseball or girls softball event between Arlington rivals would be outstanding, but is not in the plans. Same for volleyball, lacrosse, swim and dive, field hockey – any sport, really. It would be neat if O’Connell played at least one of Arlington’s three public-school teams in football each season, rotating the yearly order with a game against Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown. Arlington is unique because the county’s varsity sport teams are all about on an equal playing level, with the exception of O’Connell boys basketball. So much fan interest and those fun bragging rights are being missed when those teams aren’t playing all the time. There should be an Arlington champion in every sport every year, if competition allows. Right now, that’s not the case. The only pure all-county event remains the annual cross country meets. Again, a fantastic event, but that’s not nearly enough in Arlington.

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Latest Win Gives Yorktown Coach a Milestone Victory DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

The Yorktown Patriots got longtime head coach Bruce Hanson his 250th career win in high school football action Oct. 13.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Yorktown (6-1, 2-0) defeated the host and winless Langley Saxons, 31-20, in Liberty District action to remain tied for first place with South Lakes. Those teams meet Oct. 27 at Yorktown. With the win over Langley (0-7), Hanson’s career record over 38 seasons as a head coach is 250-163-2, including 220-135 over 32 years at Yorktown. “I’m more happy that we are having a good season after not doing so well the last two, and I’m happy we won the game,” Hanson said about his 250th win. Yorktown won a combined seven games the previous two years. The victory on Oct. 13 gave Yorktown a three-game winning streak. The Patriots fell behind Langley, 7-0, in the first quarter, then scored the next 21 points to lead 21-7 at halftime, which was the same score after three periods. “Langley controlled the ball on us a lot,” Hanson said. “We didn’t play as well as we could have, but sometimes you do that and still get a win.” Yorktown’s three first-half touch-

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Yorktown players and assistant coaches gather around head coach Bruce Hanson and a sign PHOTO BY DEB KOLT made for his 250th career victory that came the night of Oct. 13.

downs came on a 23-yard run by Tanner Wall, an eight-yard run by Adam Luncher, and an eight-yard pass from Will Porter to Davis Patterson. That TD was set up by a 42-yard Grant Wilsonto-Patterson pass. The possession began when Wall intercepted a Langley pass on defense and returned the ball 28 yards. In the second half, Patterson scored again on a 59-yard run after taking a pitch from Wall on a hook-and-ladder play that began with a short pass. Luncher booted his fourth extra point,

later adding a 28-yard field goal. Wall had 66 yards rushing and caught five passes for 65 more. Patterson had catches and runs for 111 combined yards. Porter completed five passes and Wilson three. Adrian Alvarez had 46 yards rushing and Luncher 45. Alvarez returned an onside kick 40 yards that set up Luncher’s field goal. On defense in the first half, Justin Clack and Adam Kwiterovich had tackles for losses for Yorktown. n The Wakefield Warriors (2-5, 0-2) led the Lee Lancers, 7-0, at halftime Oct.

Continued from Page 22 of the season. “I think that meeting got them more serious,” Walls said. “They wanted it today. This should give them so much more confidence.” O’Connell was led in the race by freshman Tess Brinkmann’s second-place in 20:12. Senior Ryley Howard was fourth (21:03), junior Maggie Flood 10th (22:19), senior Grace Pulliam 11th (22:22) and senior Ginny Brough 12th (22:23). “The seniors led us. They wanted to win,” Walls said. Washington-Lee junior Eva SmithPerry won the girls race in 19:56. She was third a year ago. Defending champion Catherine Whitehouse, a Yorktown junior, was third this year in 20:19. “I had a good start and my strategy was to stay with the lead pack until about a mile, then try to pull away,” Smith-Perry said. “That’s when I got the lead and I was able to stay ahead. I was excited about having the chance to win.” Washington-Lee sophomore Anna Harpel was fifth in the girls race (21:18) and her freshman teammate Kate Ford was seventh (22:01). Wakefield was led by Kareena Stowers. The freshman was sixth in 21:45. Yorktown senior Cate Spirgel was eighth (22:09) and her classmate Leah Kappel was ninth (22:18). Yorktown won the boys race with 38

Bishop O’Connell’s Max Greczyn, left, leads the pack at the start of the boys race with Washington-Lee’s Jonny Jackson right on his heels. Greczyn won the race. PHOTO BY TOMMY ORNDORFF

The Yorktown High School boys cross country team gathers with the Arlington County meet championship trophy the team won last week at Bluemont Park. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI

points, its first championship since 2012. Four-time defending champion W-L was second with 48, followed by O’Connell (67) and Wakefield (73). Yorktown’s top seven runners were all sophomores, led by Bowen Shuttleworth in fourth (17:33), Gavin Middleton in

fifth (17:40) and Reece Shuttleworth sixth (17:44). Also, George Karamitsis was 11th (18:09) and Charlie Finn 12th (18:09). “There are a bunch of sophomores, and that was their best race of the season,” Yorktown coach Andrew Prantner said. “They all ran well, trusted their workouts

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13, then lost 34-14 in National District action. The loss was the fourth straight for Wakefield. Cason Poythress was 7 of 17 passing for 60 yards for Wakefield. Lincoln Calfee had two catches for 20 yards and David Barron one for 19. Rodney Lee rushed for 108 yards for Wakefield and Kesean Deshazer for 73. Each had touchdown runs, and Luis Pinto kicked two extra points. n In other Oct. 13 games involving Arlington teams, the host WashingtonLee Generals (1-6, 1-1) lost to the firstplace South Lakes Seahawks (6-1, 2-0), 44-0, in Liberty District action; and the Bishop O’Connell Knights (1-6) lost on the road in Richmond to Collegiate, 427, in a private-school clash. For O’Connell, Aidan McGowan threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to Devin Morrow in the fourth quarter and Sebastian Cognetti kicked the extra point. Washington-Lee fell behind 7-0, then on its first possession drove deep into South Lakes territory with a chance to tie the game, but threw an interception to end that threat and its best scoring opportunity of the contest. NOTE: In games Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., Yorktown hosts Herndon, WashingtonLee play at winless Langley and Wakefield plays at Falls Church. On Oct. 21 at 2 p.m, O’Connell plays at Trinity Episcopal in Richmond. and it was a breakthrough for them.” The Washington-Lee boys were led by junior and defending individual race champion Jonny Jackson in second-place in 17:15. That was a minute faster than he ran a year ago. Senior Brendan Dunn was ninth (17:58) for W-L and junior Luke Anzaldi 10th (18:03). Jackson finished behind champion and first-year cross country runner Max Greczyn of O’Connell, also a junior. Greczyn won in 17:04, pulling ahead of Jackson with about a mile left. Until then, the two had run stride for stride. “He had more the last mile,” said Jackson, who was second in 2015. “I’m proud of myself for running well on a tough course with a lot of twists and turns. But he’s the real deal.” Greczyn ran outdoor track for O’Connell during the spring, then was told by friends they were making him run cross country for the first time in the fall. Greczyn has been a notable runner from his first race this fall, finishing high in many races. “I really like cross country,” Greczyn said. “In this race, I wanted to run with the lead pack – and that was Jonny Jackson – for the first two miles, then pull away if I could. I really ran hard the last mile.” Said Jackson: “It was a good race. I like to run against him.” Will Becht, a junior, was seventh for O’Connell (17:52). For the Wakefield boys, senior Amanuel Haileselassie was third (17:32) and junior Jackson Ringer eighth (17:56). October 19, 2017 23

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1. Capital near Casablanca 6. African National Congress 9. Sword handle 13. Do like a good citizen 14. Exclamation of suspicion 15. Echo sounder 16. Jewish holiday 17. Kimono sash 18. Blast from the past 19. *Commissioner’s ____ 21. *Yankees’ home 23. Little Mermaid’s domain 24. Command before “in” 25. U.K. broadcaster 28. Puerto ____ 30. *Why 1994 World Series was canceled 35. Displeasure on one’s face 37. Barrels or casks 39. Desert wanderer’s hope 40. Aries or Taurus, e.g. 41. “A Doll’s House” playwright 43. Grannies 44. Conquer, as in Everest 46. Overweight wrestler 47. Man Ray’s art movement 48. “____ ____ Truckin’” 50. Laundry room fire hazard 52. One of Florida Keys, e.g. 53. Database command 55. ____-cha-cha 57. *Blue Jays’ home

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TRAVELERS TO ENJOY FOLIAGE, GO CRUISING: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to Annapolis for a Bay Lighthouse Fall Foliage Cruise on Saturday, Oct. 21. The cost of $60 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

THE 4-1-1 ON HEARING AIDS EXPLAINED: The basics of hearing aids

will be discussed on Monday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. HIKERS GO FROM ONE CIVIL WAR FORT TO ANOTHER: A hike from Fort

Ethan Allen in McLean to Fort Marcy in Arlington, led by National Park Service Ranger Kevin Patti, will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call (703) 2284403. WORKSHOP ZEROES IN ON COMPUTER GREETING CARDS: How to make

computer greeting cards will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

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TRUSTS: A workshop on wills and living trusts will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS FOCUS ON FOLIAGE: An armchair tour of fall-foliage

tours through New England and Canada will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

ART SWAPPERS TO GATHER: A social art swap will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. DISCUSSION CENTERS ON BUYING HEALTHY AT THE MARKET: Strategies

for buying healthy at supermarkets will be discussed on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722. WALKERS TAKE A 30-MINUTE AMBLE:

“Walter’s Walkers” will amble for 30 minutes, departing Walter Reed Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 8:30

control 6. Sailor’s call 7. Nail a criminal 8. Trouser fabric 9. Like Roman Empire 10. ____-China 11. Animal house 12. “Star ____” 15. Site of a 1976 uprising, South Africa 20. Hispaniola republic 22. First responders 24. Give advice 25. *____ Sox Scandal, 1919 26. Round loaf, in Paris 27. Type of mandarin 29. *Overcame Curse of the Billy Goat 31. “Atlas Shrugged” author 32. Asimov or Mizrahi 33. Sorta 34. Bacon piece 36. “Where the Wild Things Are” rollick 38. Big rig 42. Time being 45. Herzegovina’s partner 49. “As if!” 51. *Number of teams in MLB 54. R2-D2, e.g. 56. Flambé 57. Diplomat’s forte 58. Mixture or medley 59. Make someone angry 60. #17 Across, pl. 61. Synonym to #9 Across 62. Dutch cheese 63. Thespian’s part 66. *What Rickey Henderson did best? 68. *World Series ticketholder

a.m. For information, call (703) 2280955. TRAVELERS OFF TO MUSEUMS IN DELAWARE: Arlington County 55+ Travel

will host a trip to the Biggs Museum of American Art and Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover, Del., on Thursday, Oct. 26. The cost is $61. For information, call (703) 228-4748. SENIOR CENTER HOSTS OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION: Langston-Brown

Senior Center will host an Oktoberfest celebration on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 11:15 a.m., with German food and music. The cost is $6. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

DANCERS TO TAKE THE STAGE IN PERFORMANCE: The Sultanas will perform

ancient art dances on Friday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

TRAVELERS ARE OFF TO MARITIME MUSEUM, WITH CRUISE THROWN IN:

Arlington County 55+ Travel will travel to the Chesapeake Maritime Museum, with an OysterFest Cruise, on Saturday, Oct. 28. The cost is $99. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

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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. October 22, 1936: n Dairies across Northern Virginia, which have been selling milk for 10 or 11 cents a pint, have been ordered by the state government to increase that price to 13 cents. n A Republican pep rally attracted 800 to the Washington-Lee auditorium. n Prices for Virginia’s tobacco harvest are higher this year than last fall. n Washington-Lee and Handley played to a 0-0 tie in the rain. October 22, 1956: n Arlington police say they will follow state law and arrest anyone who attempts to integrate seating areas in any upcoming candidate forums. n It’s been 10 years since Alexandria’s George Washington High School varsity football squad has lost to a Virginia High School League opponent, but the Wakefield gridders managed to do it over the weekend. October 22, 1964: n The Sun has strongly endorsed Lyndon Johnson for president. n Gov. Harrison has bowed to a court order and will call a special session of the legislature to deal with redistricting. n Arlingtonian James Bregman has won a bronze medal in judo in the Olympic Games. October 20-21, 1972: n Virginia has 400,000 more voters this year than during the 1968 presidential election. n The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will begin operating the region’s four private bus lines by the end of the year. n Arlington needs to embark on a “crash program” of parkland acquisition if it hopes to beat developers to remaining parcels, a task force says. n The General Assembly is considering whether to create a state panel to rate motion pictures. October 22, 1984: n Democratic challenger Edythe Harrison says U.S. Sen. John Warner is an “ideological twin” of Jesse Helms.

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FREE Happy Hour Seminar Tuesday, October 24 @ 5:30 p.m. Weichert® Arlington 4701 Old Dominion Dr

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(Lee Hwy @ Old Dominion); FREE parking in rear

Denyse “Nia” Bagley, sales manager 703.525.0812 nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

RSVP to Denyse “Nia” Bagley, Sales Manager 703.801.8528 nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

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Denyse “Nia” Bagley 703-525-0812 | nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

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Weichert® Arlington

4701 Old Dominion Drive • 703-527-3300 32

October 19, 2017