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County Board members on July 24 set the stage for a brisk planning process to decide whether a new elementary school can be integrated successfully onto the campus of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Board members set up what they are calling the Thomas Jefferson Site Evaluation Working Group, with the hope of appointing its members before September and turning the group loose on a five-month planning effort. Earlier this summer, School Board members approved a plan calling for a new school to be colocated on the Thomas Jefferson site, part of an ongoing effort to ease overcrowding at the elementary-school level. But some neighborhood leaders and advocates for open space rebelled at the idea. Because the county government, not the school system, owns the Thomas Jefferson land, the County Board stepped in. County Board Vice Chairman Mary Hynes, who will serve as liaison to the new working group, said she believes they have developed “a process that I hope will seem fair.”

Hynes, who served a dozen years on the School Board before being elected to the County Board, said it simply isn’t possible for advocacy groups to say “no” every time a new school is proposed. With growing enrollment, “we’re going to be short a building – there’s just no way around it,” she said. “We run the risk of taking so much off the table, we can’t solve the problem.” The directives to the working group include seeing if there is a way to shoehorn a new school onto the site that will not result in a “significant loss” of green space and no net reduction in recreation space, while also taking into account parking, traffic and the facility’s compatibility with the neighborhood that surrounds it. Before the group determines whether a school should be added to the Thomas Jefferson campus, it will have to figure out if one actually can be added. As yet, nobody seems entirely sure. “It is a tight space,” acknowledged County Manager Barbara Donnellan – especially since county officials already have promised to leave untouched the wooded

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Metro’s Silver Line Makes Its Long Awaited Debut SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Two decades after financial planning first began and just over five years since construction began, the first phase of Metro’s Silver Line began operation Saturday with pomp and pageantry. “The Silver Line is here!” proclaimed Richard Sarles, general manager of the Metro system, at 10:30 a.m. during a ceremony held in Reston. He said the new line “meets all the needs of today’s residents” while “laying the groundwork for future growth.” Five stations stretching west as far as Reston opened to riders at noon, with the promise of the second segment, connecting west into Loudoun County with a stop at Washington Dulles International Airport, will be open by 2018. The 11.7-mile first segment connects up to existing Metro service at the East Falls Church station, providing a transfer-free ride from Reston and Tysons Corner into Arlington, the District of Columbia and points in Maryland. Station stops are dubbed Wiehle-Reston East, Spring Hill, Greensboro, Tysons Corner and McLean. Transit officials expect about 25,000 people per day to board at the stations by the end of the first year of service. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx said the long and sometimes tortured path to the opening of the rail line showed a steadfastness and bipartisan effort that is “an example of what we need to see more of in our country.” “The work of transportation is really the work of generations,” he said, calling the opening “a time to celebrate the voices of ‘yes’ being stronger than the voices of ‘no.’” But there were times when the project seemed unlikely to make it to the finish line. At one point,” it was ready to go under,” said U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th). At others, escalating cost projections forced decisions that including scrapping underground service through Tysons and not connecting directly to the main terminal at Dulles. Construction was overseen by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Control of the track and facilities was transferred to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in May. The new Silver Line will operate on the same daily schedules as other Metro lines.

Above: Regan, Sheridan and Blair Mann wait at the McLean Metro station for the first eastbound train to come rolling in from Reston during opening-day ceremonies for the Silver Line on July 26. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT Right: The Taube family checks out the track at the McLean station.

At rush hours, trains will arrive every 6 minutes; at off-peak times and weekends, trains will arrive every 12-15 minutes. The opening of the first section of the Silver Line comes 38 years after the first stations, located along the Red Line in the District of Columbia, began operation in 1976. The system expanded to stations in Arlington in 1977 and to Fairfax County and Alexandria in 1973 as the Orange and Blue Lines began to crawl outward into the suburbs. The new Silver Line connects with the existing network at the East Falls Church station. To accommodate Silver Line service, there have been a reduction in Blue Line and Orange rush-hour service in parts of Northern Virginia. Transit officials estimate that a significant number of Orange Line riders in Fairfax County will switch to the Silver Line because it is more convenient. The Wiehle-Reston East station has parking available and the McLean station has a lot that can be used by commuters until it is redeveloped. But there is limited parking around the other stations. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Gov. McAuliffe said that while the new transit line “is something special,” far more needs to be done to improve transportation across the commonwealth. “We need more mobility. We’re going to continue to invest,” he said, touting new

funding for projects ranging from Interstate 66 to the Columbia Pike streetcar. McAuliffe spoke of his own years driving his family from their home in McLean to Virginia Beach, a route he said often was more parking lot than interstate highway. “One dog, five kids, a wife – all barking about the traffic,” McAuliffe said of the experience, promising to push for options that take cars off roads when possible. The opening of the Silver Line is expected to be an economic-development game-changer, opening up Tysons to even more development and turning it from an urban canyon that empties out nights and weekends to an urban village where people can live, work and play. “This is going to transform this corridor – and is going to make a difference for generations,” predicted U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th). But even jurisdictions that might find themselves endangered economically by that evolution found reason to celebrate the opening of the line. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray (D) said he was excited, because the new transit line will bring more people from the Northern Virginia suburbs to enjoy restaurants, tourist sites and nightlife of Washington. Gray made one request for those coming to D.C.: “Bring every nickel you have” and be prepared to spend it. There had been calls for a transit line to Dulles since the airport’s opening in the

early 1960s, but neither the facility itself nor the communities (Reston, Herndon, Tysons) along the proposed route seemed populated enough to support such a proposal. Dulles itself is at a crossroads, with domestic traffic down as Congress allows more flights to use the closer-in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (which is served by Metro’s Blue Line). To help pay the massive costs of the transit project, developers and business owners in Tysons, Herndon and Reston have agreed to a series of special-tax districts, banking that the growth brought by transit will offset any additional tax burden.

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An overshot platform. Stinky mulch. Unintelligible announcements. Dirty windows. Warm train cars. It may not have been all first-class during the inaugural Silver Line ride west from Tysons Corner out to Reston, but it proved a workmanlike experience that seemed to please those who were taking the first jaunt from the station Saturday afternoon. The first eastbound train, from the Wiehle-Reston East station, already had passed by the McLean station on its way

into Arlington by the time the first westbound train toodled in at 12:22 p.m. for a trip to Reston slated to take 14 minutes. Those waiting to board the train had commemorative pennants in hand and were ready to go. And then? Whoops: At the Tysons station, the train overshot the platform a bit, which seemed to cause consternation among the crew and the inevitable delay. Train operators ultimately backed into the correct position and the opened the doors to enable passengers to enter and exit. Among those waiting out the delay from inside the last car on the train was

young Trinity White, on an outing with her mother, aunt and siblings. Despite the slight delay, she had nothing but good things to say. “Will I be in the paper?” Trinity asked as a press photographer snapped her photo. “Well, we only run photos of pretty little girls, and you certainly are one of those,” came the reply. “Thank you!” Trinity said as she broke into a broad grin and then headed off the train. The cars making the inaugural westbound run were not the newest in Metro’s fleet, with slightly grimy windows and

the nearly indecipherable public-address system proving their age. But the view of Tysons Corner and points west from the elevated track gave a clear indication of how much growth is taking place – cranes were everywhere and numerous buildings were in various stages of completion. Those who were riding the inaugural trip just to test things out, rather than to get from Point A to Point B, were able to bound off at Wiehle-Reston East, walk across the platform and in 90 seconds be on their way back eastbound. Continued on Page 21

DORINDA BURROUGHS For the Sun Gazette

On a glorious summer morning, it was hard to determine which was brighter – the beautiful sunshine or the smiles on the faces of the campers. For the second summer, Rock Spring Garden Club has sent campers to Arlington Public Schools’ Outdoor Lab overnight program. Thanks to successful fund-raising efforts, the club was able to send four campers this year. The Phoebe Hall-Knipling Outdoor Laboratory, located near Warrenton, is a blend of the traditional camp activities (hiking, evening campfires, crafts, skits) and unique nature-based offerings. It is an extension of the day and overnight visits that students in third and fifth grades, respectively, take to Outdoor Lab during the school year. The weeklong stay provides a higher level of nature exploration, with activity options such as orienteering. Students are given opportunities to explore the natural world through focused activities of their own choosing and self-directed free-time activities. The Rock Spring-sponsored campers come from three Arlington County elementary schools: Bereket Damtie and Sara Berhe-Abraha from Barrett, Ruth Aboye from Randolph and Arleth Valdez-Colin from Key. • Bereket, the youngest of four children, will attend Swanson Middle School

as a sixth-grader in the fall. He is in 4-H, where he participates in the Save the Earth and Environment Club, and shared how he and his friends participated in the Lubber Run clean up, where they gathered “bags and bags of trash.” He also participates in the Pennies for Patients program, where the students bring in pennies that eventually are given to programs for childhood cancer treatment. Bereket said he wants to attend Outdoor Lab to be able to spend more time in the forest and learn how to properly care for the environment. “It’s a big forest there and where I am we only have a little forest, Lubber Run!” • Sara is the younger sister of Hosana Berhe-Abraha, who received a club scholarship last year, is the second youngest of five children. She is a rising fifth-grader. Her favorite subject is reading, especially in science areas. She sings in the chorus, works in peer mediation and especially likes to provide comfort when peers are angry or upset. Sara is interested in all aspects of the natural world, especially how insects and animals work within nature to provide a balance. She hopes to study science in depth and her trip to Outdoor Lab will provide her with a rich experiential background to launch that quest. • Arleth, a rising sixth-grader at Williamsburg Middle School, is one of four children. She loves social studies and learning about other countries. She wants to attend Outdoor Lab so she can learn to ca-

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Efforts of Garden Club Send Youngsters Away to Camp

Marjory Melnick and Dorinda Burroughs of the Rock Spring Garden Club pose with students that the club helped send to Arlington’s Outdoor Lab overnight camp program.

noe, hike and witness more animals in their natural environment. She is an artist and looks forward to sketching and writing about her new experiences. Her long-term goal is work in the medical field and “help people.” • Ruth attends Randolph, where she will be a fifth-grader in the fall and serves as a safety patrol. An avid reader, Ruth’s favorite subject is science where she enjoys exploring topics such as the natural environment and health. She has never been camping before, and she longs to explore the outdoors in a safe and natural setting. Ruth is very concerned about pollution, endangered plants and animals especially the suffering from abuse and oil spills. She is a very deep thinker and reports that she “wants to study how science, politics and

economics are all connected.” A common concern among all the campers is the need for more green spaces in their communities, where children can play safely and explore the natural world. The Outdoor Lab will give them a week’s worth of that experience, and one that they will hopefully build upon in their future studies and endeavors. “You are giving them a life-changing experience,” Chris Reid of the Arlington Public Schools’ science office told members of the Rock Spring Garden Club. “It is a club-changing experience for Rock Spring Garden Club to be able to send these four deserving students to Outdoor Lab,” club leaders replied. Dorinda Burroughs is scholarship chair for the Rock Spring Garden Club.

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People Local Students Get a First-Hand Look at Emergency-Preparedness Workings DEB KOLT Staff Writer

Nearly 70 students in middle and high school descended on Thomas Jefferson Middle School June 26, to take part in an emergency-preparedness exercise – “Operation Rescue Ready” – sponsored by Arlington government agencies and local organizations. “Communities are better prepared to withstand a disaster, and can recover more quickly, if the whole community plans together,” said Jack Brown, the Arlington County government’s director of emergency management. The government agency was a partner in the program, along with Arlington Public Schools, the American Red Cross, Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation, Arlington Fire Department and the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families. Participants were exposed to real-life emergencies, and played roles of emergency managers in a simulated exercise. The Arlington effort was part of a coordinated national initiative. The event “will also better prepare our teenagers on what to do before, during and after an emergency,” county officials said. In the exercise, participants were broken up into teams, each with specific tasks. Some had to locate the disaster sites, which took the form of a scavenger hunt to find disaster photos that were hidden all over the community center. Photos were then taken to the students who had been designated financial and mapping specialists, whose job it was to determine the kind of damage portrayed and assign it the appropriate cost from a list. Photos had addresses, which the mapping specialists then used to mark the sites on an county map to determine the scale of the damage. When a team had located all photos and assessed and mapped the damage, they totaled up the cost of the disaster. The team whose tally was closest to the actual total emerged the winner. There were other activities going on at the same time, including a group that was learning how to keep the public informed – what information to release and how much – with an emphasis on technology and social media. They also learned fire-safety skills, how to identify types of disasters, and got a look at some shiny equipment. There was a strong emphasis throughout the afternoon on sharing the information they acquired

Trent Howard and Nicholas Juarez participate in a damage-evaluation exercise during Operation Ready Rescue, an emergency-preparedness program for youth. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT

Lt. Bob Medeiros works with Faith Bentley and Nathalie Bernard during the program.

with their families and having them develop a disaster plan for the entire household. “It was amazing to see a large group of [students] who were so intensely engaged in a complex, daylong project, especially after four hours of being talked to in the morning,” one observer noted. “Staff said the competitive aspect helped, but for a generation whose attention span is supposedly eight minutes, I found it nothing short of amazing.” Each student who participated received a “go-kit” in support of their emergencypreparedness efforts at home. At right, Christopher Gulyn consults with Charlotte Franklin during the exercise.

“Land use, transportation and housing are carefully connected in the adopted Columbia Pike Plan. The streetcar and the added density available in the Plan will incentivize property owners to use the Plan, thus protecting 6200 affordable housing units that will otherwise be bulldozed. And all of Arlington will benefit from the increased revenues.” Mary Rouleau, Executive Director, Alliance for Housing Solutions and Lyon Park resident

“2014 BEST CORRIDOR PLAN” CONGRESS OF NEW URBANISM The plan won praise as “diversity has remained key.” Incorporating affordable housing preservation in a smart growth revitalization plan was recognized as ground-breaking.

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STREETCAR: KEY TO PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

A message from Ken Aughenbaugh, former Director, Arlington County Housing Office • Taken from Letter to the Editor, “The Affordable Housing Case for Streetcar,” ARLnow.com, March 15, 2014 I now feel compelled to share my views on Arlington’s planned streetcar lines and, especially, why it is of critical importance to preserving thousands of affordable homes along Columbia Pike. The streetcar line is needed both to enhance value that will ensure the economic viability of new projects and to provide premium transit for the residents of this evolving community. In order to access the significant increase in density allowed under the Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan, owners or developers are required to include 25% of the new apartment density as committed affordable units…. Without the streetcar, the Pike will continue to redevelop… with mostly “by-right” forms of development [where] the County cannot require developers to provide affordable units or other community benefits. However, under the…Plan, new tools are available…helping to preserve or create new affordable housing: The streetcar is the driving force to help the Pike’s ambitious …Plan succeed. This is a symbiotic relationship. We need the streetcar to help ensure the private development projects succeed which, in turn, will provide a significant number of on-site affordable housing units…and increased tax revenue. Transit oriented development has made Arlington one of the best places to live anywhere. If we stop now, it would be beyond “penny wise and pound foolish” – it would be downright tragic. If property owners along the Pike cannot realize enough upside to use the Neighborhoods Plan, and go with by-right redevelopment instead – we will almost certainly lose every remaining market rate affordable unit on the corridor. It does not make sound economic, or social sense to give up on this great initiative… and lose what is probably our last best chance to preserve and replace a major source of low and moderate income housing in this diverse urban community that we hope to keep whole.

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THUMBS DOWN: To countygovernment officials, who – if they still can’t figure out why they are losing the PR war on the Columbia Pike streetcar – need look no further than their early-summer decision not to take a major contract to the County Board as another reason why the public is getting irritated. The $7 million contract to Parsons Transportation came with no advance public knowledge or discussion. County staff came to the conclusion – a questionable one – that under existing procurement rules, they could solidify the contract without such oversight. This from the same county government that routinely sends $5,000 grant awards and $50,000 contracts to the County Board for public review and a vote. County staff may have been following the letter of the law in not taking the Parsons contract to the County Board (where it

would have been approved on a 3-2 vote, no doubt). But to go forward without opening it to public review gave streetcar opponents another chance to pounce. Letter-writer David North summed it up correctly two weeks back: The Arlington Democratic establishment and the county bureaucracy that has gone along with them are facing a voter revolution if they don’t start to better understand why the Arlington public is so cranky about so much. You’d think decisions from those running things would be made with that possibility uppermost in mind. But, clearly, they remain in a state of denial. THUMBS UP: To Overlee swimmers, who nipped Chesterbrook to win the title in Division 1 of the summer Northern Virginia Swimming League. It was a showdown of titans that

went down to the wire. Great fun. In addition to Overlee, the other three Arlington teams competing in NVSL – Dominion Hills, Donaldson Run and Arlington Forest – had winning records. Can’t ask for more than that. THUMBS UP: To the recently inaugurated “40 Under 40” effort of Leadership Arlington, which will highlight the civic and business involvement of an upand-coming generation. The Sun Gazette is happy to be a participating sponsor; our sister newspaper in Loudoun County, Leesburg Today, has partnered with the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce on a similar venture, and it has been quite the success. There are great stories from those under age 40 to be had out there; the new initiative will be a big part in spreading the word, and, we hope, in encouraging others to get involved.

$2 Million for Parkland Acquisition Is Paltry Editor: Exactly how much parkland would $2 million get us in Arlington? That’s the amount of open space the County Board is offering in an up-or-down vote this fall. [“$219 Million in Bond Referendums Head to Voters,” July 24]. It’s even worse than that. The bond covers a two-year period, so that’s $1 million a year. A little house I once lived in just sold as a tear-down for $660,000. The property consists of one-seventh of an acre. You can do the math.

The county is getting more densely populated all the time and we’re not keeping up with green space. In fact, under the confusing slogan of “Public Land for Public Good,” an organization now proposes that the county should convert some of our existing parkland to affordable housing (what might be more accurately called “Public Land for Individual Good”). We’re going in circles here, spending a small amount of money on a miniscule amount of new parkland and simultaneously proposing to remove existing parkland for housing.

Arlington is one of the wealthiest communities in the nation and its property developers are among the most profitable. Somehow, as the county fills in and grows, we need to institute a parallel process that generates and spends some serious money on green space, parks and recreation. A million dollars a year simply doesn’t cut it. Peter Harnik Arlington Harnik is director of the Center for City Park Excellence at The Trust for Public Land.

State GOP Has to Answer for Actions on Medicaid Editor: On July 1, a large group of Virginians gathered at Arlington’s Courthouse Plaza for a candlelight vigil to mark five months since Republican members of the House of Delegates excluded Medicaid expansion from their original budget proposal. Speakers included three uninsured women who need and cannot access Medicaid funding, Virginia legislators and a Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington representative. Their message was clear. Arlington Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) told the crowd that

House Speaker William Howell must “stop putting politics over people,” and he asked Howell to either “get out of the way” or to “help lead Virginia.” Del. Rob Krupicka (D-45th) asserted health care is in the best interest of Americans. “Just like education 200 years ago was recognized as a public good that made civil society stronger, we are now in this new battle in our country where we recognize that health care is a civil good that makes society better,” he said. When asked how the General Assembly will move forward, state Sen. Adam Ebbin

(D-30th) stressed maintaining political pressure, noting that voters can speak up and act on this issue in upcoming elections, while Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) laid out the broad-based support closing the “coverage gap” has in Virginia. As the candles burned bright in the fading light for the 400,000 who will lack health insurance until the House Republicans do the right thing, attendees vowed to continue the fight until all Virginians have access to the care they need. Michelle Woods Arlington

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We’d like to know Is the streetcar a free lunch? Streetcar advocates now claim that it “will be built without your tax money.” Unless you happen to pay Virginia sales tax and/or income tax. Then you’ll pay towards the $333,000,000 capital cost. Oh, and unless you happen to pay Arlington property taxes. Then you’ll pay for the $264,000,000 operating cost subsidy over the next 30 years. The streetcar is not a free lunch. Let’s get moving with fast, affordable, safe, flexible, and comfortable transit. It’s common sense. We’re Arlingtonians for Sensible Transit. Please visit us at www.sensibletransit.org.

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C. Board OKs New Handbook for Advisory Panels SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

County Board members on July 24 ratified a new handbook to guide those appointed to Arlington boards and commissions, and also approved a host of mostly technical and stylistic revisions on board and commission charters. The 33-page handbook has been used informally since late last year, but has been updated following input from those who serve on the various commissions and advisory panels. It offers an overview of the various bodies and provides information on rights and responsibilities of those serving on them. The handbook evolved out of a sense of

some elected officials and senior staff that members of advisory panels weren’t always sure of their role, and that some pushed the boundaries of their responsibilities. The new guide will provide “some uniformity and some clarity,” County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. For newcomers, it will offer “a wonderful way to help orient someone,” Fisette said. Board members also updated the charters of 16 different commissions. There were few substantive changes in the documents; the goal, County Board Vice Chairman Mary Hynes said, was to “bring them into the modern age” and be consistent with one another. When she last served as board chair, Hynes launched the “PLACE” initiative to

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promote civic engagement. New ‘Complete Streets’ Commission Set Up: County Board members on July 24 formally set up the Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission, a successor to the Neighborhood Traffic-Calming Committee that advised elected officials from 2000 to 2013. “It’s a very natural outgrowth,” said Kevin Sweeney, who served on the previous body and was tapped to chair the new one. The new commission is designed to have a broader perspective than the old one, working to find ways for all users of secondary roadways to be able to share them. The goal is to “focus on the most difficult projects first,” Sweeney said. County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said it represented “a step in the right direction” to have the new group focused on broader issues. While more than 70 traffic-calming projects were evaluated during the decadelong work of the previous committee, those projects remain controversial. “Half of this county is strongly in favor [of traffic calming] and half is not,” Fisette acknowledged. Board Members Ratify Policy on Electronic Participation: County Board members on July 24 formalized a policy allowing them to conduct meetings with board members participating electronically. The 4-0 vote follows a General Assembly requirement that localities ratify any previous informal arrangements to allow elected officials to phone or videoconference in when they cannot physically be present at meetings. Arlington County Board members tested the waters earlier this year, when board member Libby Garvey was absent for several meetings after suffering injuries from a bike accident. She participated by telephone. Under the policy adopted on July 24, County Board members can request to participate electronically up to two times per year in cases of emergency absences; there would be no limit on the number of times they could do it if the absence resulted in a physical disability. In order to meet, there would still need to be a quorum of three County Board members physically present. “You couldn’t have all five of us calling in,” County Board

Vice Chairman Mary Hynes said. The 4-0 vote was conducted in the absence of Garvey, who had a family situation to attend to, County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. Independence Day Event Gets Good Grade: County officials say they are pleased with the growth of Arlington’s Independence Day celebration at Long Bridge Park. “It was a good day,” said Susan Kalish of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The celebration, she said, “is growing every year.” Arlington officials estimated that 10,000 people descended on the Crystal City park, which provides prime viewing areas for the national fireworks show across the Potomac. The first Independence Day celebration at Long Bridge was held in 2012. That year, events began at noon on July 4, a start time county officials later decided was far too early. The two subsequent July 4th celebrations started at 4 p.m. and ran through about 10 p.m. Kalish’s one regret? High winds prevented county officials from setting up a planned moon bounce. Otherwise, she said things went off well. Board Members Salute Planning Commission Member: County Board members on July 24 lauded Planning Commission member Inta Malis, who recently was honored with the “2014 Citizen Planner Award” by the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association. When ranking those who have been influential in planning efforts across Arlington in recent years, “Inta is one of those right at the top of the list,” County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. Malis was lauded for her longstanding efforts working toward development of the Columbia Pike corridor. “She was instrumental in really bringing everyone together,” Fisette said. Malis said the effort had been “a labor of love by many people” and praised “the trust and the teamwork we have achieved.” County officials have put together a development plan they hope will allow for increased, but managed, growth in the Columbia Pike corridor while retaining current levels of affordable housing. “It’s no small achievement,” Malis said.

On-Time Flights? National Tops in Region Ronald Reagan Washington National has been the go-to airport of the D.C. region in recent months, if you want to depart and arrive on time. Reagan National led both Washington Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall airports in each category for the first five months of the year, according to new figures from the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics. About 78.8 percent of flights at National departed “on time” (within 15 minutes of schedule) from January through May, compared to 69.2 percent at Dulles and 66.2 percent at BWI. All three, however, were below their ontime rates for the same period in 2013, according to federal figures. Of the nation’s 29 largest airports, the

highest on-time-departure rate for the period was found at Salt Lake City (85.8 percent), followed by Seattle (85.3 percent) and Portland (84.6 percent). Two other airports – Miami and Minneapolis/St. Paul – posted rates in excess of 80 percent. Reagan National ranked seventh best among the 29 biggest facilities. Chicago’s two main airports were lowest on the list, with Midway posting an on-time-departure rate of 60.2 percent and O’Hare 65 percent. Baltimore was third from the bottom, followed by Newark-Liberty (66.3 percent) and Denver (69.2 percent). Dulles was in 24th place. Reagan National also was the airport of choice for on-time arrivals, at 75.5 percent (ranking 14th nationally), compared to 74.1 percent (19th) for BWI and 73.1 percent (22nd) for Dulles.

The American Century Theater announced on July 23 that its upcoming season – the troupe’s 20th – would be its final one. The board of directors and artistic director Jack Marshall came to the decision not based on finances, but on the belief that the Arlington-based troupe has accomplished what it has set out to do. “Too many organizations fail at the hardest thing, which is knowing when to say goodbye,” Marshall said. “For The American Century Theater, we think that time has come.” The troupe has specialized in finding rarely performed American works from the 20th century (borrowing Henry Luce’s phrase “the American Century” for its name). Through the years, the theater company has produced more than 100 shows, sent two to New York and created two that have evolved into continually running productions (“An Evening with Danny Kaye” and the Clarence Darrow-themed “A Passion for Justice”). The Sun Gazette recently asked Marshall about the experience of the past 20 years. What was the initial goal of American Century, and looking back over two decades, how well do you think it has been fulfilled? The mission hasn’t changed materially, though it has been tweaked and rephrased over time. Here is a version, still valid, from 2007: “The American Century Theater’s Mission is to promote 20th-century theater as a vital part of our national cultural dialogue, reviving worthy plays and musicals at risk of being forgotten, restoring works when missing or incomplete, and inspiring other companies to produce these works by proving they can garner critical praise and engage audiences. The company also seeks to encourage new works about significant American movements, events and individuals. In fulfilling its mission, it will strive to make theater-going affordable and accessible to children and families. It also

is dedicated to developing and encouraging aspiring artists seeking professional opportunities.” How has the theater landscape changed since American Century began – as was noted in the press release, more troupes these days seems to be willing to take chances with lesser-known works rather than stick with tried-and-true shows. Do you consider American Century to have played a role in that evolution? Sure. How much is impossible to tell. When we started, almost nobody was doing these shows, just the war horses like “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Death of a Salesman” and “The Fantastiks.” How has American Century’s audience changed through the years? Have there been patrons you have had since the beginning, and how have demographics evolved as the troupe expanded and gained its reputation? The demographics haven’t changed at all. That’s one source of my frustration and disappointment, and played a factor in the decision to end the journey. We have remarkably well-educated, theater-loving, astute, passionate, openminded, historically versed and literate audiences, subscribers and donors, and with few exceptions, they are 50 or older, and white. A particular show will draw a different crowd, but such audiences have not carried over to other productions. It drives me crazy. Of course, our experience mirrors the demographics of live theater generally – we’re just an extreme example. Is there any show you wish American Century could have done, but for whatever reason it just didn’t happen? Oh sure, lots. “Dutchman,” “The Golden Apple,” “The Hot Mikado,” “The Ice Man Cometh,” “Drat the Cat,” “House of Flowers,” “Dead End,” “Key Largo,” “High Tor,” “The Bad Seed,” “Lazarus Laughed,” anything by Elmer Rice other than “The Adding Machine,” the screenplay of “High

American Century artistic director Jack Marshall speaks at a 2011 special event at the Artisphere honoring the troupe’s production of “An Encounter with Clarence Darrow: A PasPHOTO BY JOHANNES MARKUS sion for Justice.”

Noon,” teleplays of “Twilight Zone” episodes, we wanted to recreate old-time radio scripts, on and on. Name an American Century production where audience reaction exceeded your expectations (in terms of size and response to the show) and one where they just didn’t seem to embrace it, and any lessons you might have learned from both cases. The surprise hit category is a tie: “Moby Dick Rehearsed,” in many ways our greatest success, mission-wise and critically, and “Danny and Sylvia.” The lesson of those, that I knew but others had to be convinced: be bold, take risks, never look back. The biggest disappointments would be a 20-show tie, but I’ll mention two again: I was especially disappointed that last

season’s gender mash-up of “I Do, I Do” didn’t get the audience or the attention that I thought it would, because the production was terrific and the concept both enhanced, updated and would preserve the show, which is terrific but really too dated to work in its original form. I was also disappointed the LGBT audiences didn’t embrace it, and that the gaymarriage-advocacy groups didn’t have the sense to celebrate it, as well. And the rejection by some of our regular patrons based on their assessment of it as a “gay show” angered me. It was an inclusive show, and about marriage, which is what “I Do, I Do” is about. Don’t get me started. The other one was this season’s “Judgment at Nuremberg,” an important play, a great production directed by Joe Banno. Yes, it was a success by TACT standards, but it should have been an around-theblock hit. The lesson of those would be what every playwright, director and producer learns fast: You just never know. That, and the fact that TACT would never be accorded the attention and respect from critics that the mission and product deserved.

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Q&A: Why American Century’s 20th Season Will Be Last

If there is one 20th-century American play or musical that has been done to death and should be retired forever, what would your nomination be, and why? Forever? None. They are all great shows, and a great production of a great show is always welcome. Why “Theater” rather than the more hoity-toity “Theatre” at the end of American Century’s name? Was this discussed at the outset? Sure was. Tim Lynch, Shelly Wallerstein, Signe Allen and I, the four who were concocting the company, its name and logo, actually missed the fact that a troupe dedicated to only American plays had to use the American “theater” rather than the British spelling. My wife, Grace Marshall, an English-literature major, caught it, and thank goodness she did.

Schools & Military n Evelyn Hartz, the daughter of Jerry Hartz and Jennifer Vasiloff of Arlington and a 2010 graduate of Washington-Lee High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and English, and Caroline Hinkle, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hinkle of Arlington and a 2010 graduate of Yorktown High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience during recent commencement exercises at Bates College.

n Leila Violette, Zoe Tron and Calvin Perfall of Arlington earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Miami University. n

Timothy Martin of Arlington earned

n The following Arlington students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Virginia Tech: ZIP code 22201: Abigail Boshart, Brendan Dannaher, Michael Loranger, James Malone, Benjamin Wengert. ZIP code 22202: Ahmed Aly, David Kogan, Doreen Ng-Sui-Hing. ZIP code 22203: Joshua Eddy, Elaine Khuu, Alexandra Lerner, Anna McAuley, Larissa Perara, Savannah Young. ZIP code 22204: Colleen Aiken, Dowha Ali, Jason Andrade, Paige Emanivong, Ashley Granados, Tiffany Lok, Joselyn Martinez, Jake Miller, Benjamin Paddock, Sabrina Patwary, Alan Phung, Kevin Salvador, Daniel Seppala, Yordanose Seyoum, Elizabeth Souther. ZIP code 22205: John Bardo, Stephen Cerqueira, John Chandler, Robert Cole,

Thomas Dahlquist, Megan Gottfried, Stephanie Jennings, Patrick Jourdan, Sohail Kaiser, Adam Liroff, Benjamin Liroff, Mark Mainardi, Valerie McDonald, Michael Nardacci, Devin O’Conor, Liam O’Neill, Geoffrey Odlum, Claire Pakenham, Roy Powell, Sarah Russo, Ian Smith, Victor Weiss. ZIP code 22206: Nelson Canales, John Cummins, Reagan Miller, Constantine Panagakos, Samantha Spytek. ZIP code 22207: John Beckman, Corbin Bird, Kaley Burlingame, Eric Carver, Rachael Chase, Matthew Deasy, Anna DeGarmo, Ian Elliott, Sara Fleetwood, Nicholas Friedman, Henry Grover, Samantha Hall, John Hawley, Emily Hill, Alina Kramer, Victoria Mellin, Colin Miller, Raleigh Mills, Benjamin Names, Matthew Newman, Mary O’Connor, Alexander Riley, Ethan Roberts, William Ryan, Olivia Shipley, Amelia Smith, Kirsten Smith, Thomas Yu. ZIP code 22213: Emma Davidson and Kevin Strasel.

n The Washington-Lee Educational Association recently awarded 19 renewal scholarships to Washington-Lee graduates. Recipients include Charles Argon, Princeton University; Ariel Bobbett, Stanford University; Margaret Burgos, Colby College; Emily Cook, University of Virginia; Lindsay Cronin, Hood College; Blair Delery, Meredith College; Benjamin Edgar, University of Virginia; Jesse Ferrell, Columbia University; Adrianna Gorsky, University of Virginia; Elizabeth Grossmann, Christopher Newport University; Danielle Harris, College of William and Mary. Also, Rukshan Haththotuwa, University of Virginia; Peter Hazel, Wesleyan University; Brianna Hogan, University of Virginia; Mumtahina Mahmud, George Mason University; Nataly Montano Vargas, Texas Tech University; Petra Nichols, University of Pennsylvania; Kevin Salvador, Virginia Tech; and Karen Vallejos Corales, Southwestern Adventist University.

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n Catherine Cornelius of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree and Anabel Montano-Vargas of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at Mary Baldwin College.

an associate in applied science degree in applied computer technology during recent commencement exercises at Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Politics

De la Pava Faces No Intra-Party Competition for Treasurer; Republicans Still Mulling Possibilities Carla de la Pava was the only candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for the special election for treasurer, eliminating the need for Democrats to hold a canvass to choose a nominee. The deadline for seeking the Democratic nomination came and went on July 25 with no opposition. De la Pava, who was sworn in as treasurer July 7 after the retirement of 30-year incumbent Frank O’Leary, had not been expected to face opposition within the Democratic ranks. The party is likely to ratify her as its nominee during its monthly meeting on Aug. 6 at the Fairlington Community Center. Arlington County Democratic Committee chairman Kip Malinosky called de la Pava “the

perfect person” to be Arlington’s treasurer. “She has a passion for relating to people and workCarla de la Pava ing with money – and in addition, she has been learning from the best, Frank O’Leary, for the past six years,” Malinosky said in a statement. Circuit Court Chief Judge William Newman Jr. has set to special election to run in conjunction with the Nov. 4 general election.

So far, no other candidates have announced plans to seek the seat. The filing deadline is in midAugust. Republicans Set Deadline for Prospective Treasurer Candidates: The Arlington County Republican Committee has set a filing deadline of July 30 at 7 p.m. for prospects interested in seeking the party’s nomination for county treasurer. Contenders will need to come armed not just with the desire to embark on what could be an uphill race, but also with the $500 filing fee designed to weed out gadflies. If contenders emerge, the GOP will hold a canvass Aug. 2 at its party headquarters. Should one candidate file, the party will

hold an up-or-down vote on the candidacy; should more than one seek the office, an election will be held with the top vote-taker winning the nomination. No prospective candidates emerged at the GOP’s July 23 monthly meeting. “We’ve had some interesting discussions – some preliminary discussions” with possible contenders, Republican chairman Matt Wavro said at the meeting. If the party fields a contender, he or she will face off against Democrat Carla de la Pava, who became treasurer in early July upon the retirement of 30-year incumbent Frank O’Leary. De la Pava served for six years as chief deputy treasurer. The special election will be

held in conjunction with the Nov. 4 general election. The winner will serve the remainder of O’Leary’s term, which runs through December 2015. Republicans rarely field contenders for the county’s constitutional offices. The last time the GOP ran a candidate was in 2007, when Republican Mark Kelly was defeated by Democrat Paul Ferguson for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Wavro said the open seat presents an opportunity for Republicans. O’Leary first was elected in 1983 after a very close first race against Republican Dorothy Grotos, then rarely faced significant opposition in seven subsequent campaigns. – Scott McCaffrey

Chief Judge Sets School Board Special Election for Nov. 4 SCOTT McCAFFREY

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It’s official: Arlington will have not one but two School Board races on the Nov. 4 ballot. CirPOLITICAL c u i t POTPOURRI CC oh ui er ft Judge William Newman Jr. ordered a special election that date to fill the vacancy that will be created by the Aug. 1 resignation of School Board member Noah Simon. On the same date, Arlington voters will choose a successor to School Board member Sally Baird, who is not seeking a third term. The two elections will be held separately: • In the race to succeed Baird, Barbara Kanninen will face off against Audrey Clement. Kanninen in May won the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s endorsement. • In the battle to fill out the remainder of Simon’s term, Nancy Van Doren was the only Democrat to file for the party’s endorsement. As a result, the party caucus was canceled and the Arlington County Democratic Committee on Aug. 6 will vote as a body on whether to endorse her. No other candidates have yet to come forward. In Virginia, School Board races are officially nonpartisan, but political parties can endorse

candidates rather than formally nominate them. The winner of Baird’s seat will serve a four-year term beginning in November. The winner of Simon’s seat will fill out the remainder of his term, which runs through December 2016. Both county election officials and the School Board had sought the Nov. 4 date for the special election, so there would not have to be an additional election held on a separate date. Republicans Take Wait-andSee Attitude on School Board Race: The chairman of the Arlington County Republican Committee said the party will wait to see what field emerges in the upcoming School Board special election, before it considers endorsing a candidate. Matt Wavro said the party has not been out recruiting contenders for the School Board seat being vacated by Noah Simon, but should anyone seek the Republican endorsement, the party would consider it. So far, only Democrat Nancy Van Doren has filed for the special election, to be held in conjunction with the Nov. 4 general election. Democrats will vote on Aug. 6 whether to support her. It’s possible – though unlikely – Van Doren might seek the Republican as well as the Democratic endorsement. The filing deadline for all candidates in the race is mid-August,

so other prospects still could emerge. In Virginia, School Board seats officially are nonpartisan, but political parties can endorse candidacies in place of formally nominating candidates. The winner of the special election will serve out the remainder of Simon’s term, which runs through the end of 2016. In the other School Board race, this one to fill the seat of Sally Baird, Democrat Barbara Kanninen and independent Audrey Clement are squaring off. Either conceivably could seek endorsement of the GOP. The winner of Baird’s seat will serve a full four-year term that begins Jan. 1. Vihstadt Raised More in Recent Months, Has More Cash on Hand Than Howze: County Board member John Vihstadt entered the final four months of campaign season with a healthy cash advantage over challenger Alan Howze. Vihstadt finished the first half of the year with $33,773 in his campaign coffers, compared to $6,801 for Howze, according to State Board of Elections filings reported by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project. Running as an independent, Vihstadt defeated Democrat Howze in the April 8 special election for the seat of Chris Zimmerman, who resigned. Vihstadt and Howze are the lone two candi-

dates in the general-election race for a full four-year County Board term. During the reporting period that ran from May 29 to June 30, the Vihstadt campaign reported raising $25,405 and spending $5,495. The Howze campaign reported raising $1,925 and spending $1,876. For the first six months of the year, a period that included the special election, Vihstadt has raised $123,960 while Howze has raised $100,056, including a $13,099 loan from himself to his campaign. Republicans to Opine on Bond Referendums: The Arlington County Republican Committee is expected to use its August or September meetings to state its support for, or opposition to, the four local bond referendums on the Nov. 4 ballot. Headed to voters will be a package of referendums totaling nearly $220 million: $105.78 million for education; $60.24 million for Metro and transportation; $39.9 million for community infrastructure, including the Neighborhood Conservation program; and $13 million for local parks and recreation. While the Arlington County Democratic Committee can be counted on to support all the bonds on the ballot in any given year, county Republicans have been a bit more circumspect. Two years ago, the party’s

rank-and-file voted overwhelmingly, but not unanimously, to support a $42.62 million school bond, but overwhelmingly opposed a $50.6 million recreation bond over concerns about a proposed aquatics center at Long Bridge Park. They declined to take a position on a bond that included funds for the Neighborhood Conservation program. Arlington voters have not turned down a bond referendum in more than three decades, but the 2012 results suggest the public is paying more attention to what is on the ballot. Even though it passed, the recreation bond with the aquatics center ran well behind the other bonds on the ballot that year. The aquatics center since has been put on the shelf, at least temporarily, due to high costs. Republican Edmond to Top Congressional Ballot: He may remain something of a longshot given the political composition of the 8th Congressional District, but Republican Micah Edmond at least will have ballot placement in his favor on Election Day. Edmond will stand atop the five-candidate 8th District ballot, based on the annual lottery conducted by the State Board of Elections. Each year, state election officials determine ballot placement by first holding a drawing between Continued on Page 21

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SENIOR OLYMPICS: Registration is now open for

the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, which will run from Sept. 13-24 at venues across Northern Virginia. More than 50 events will be held, most broken into age and gender categories. The cost is $12, which includes entry in multiple events. For information, call (703) 228-4721 or see the Web site at www.nvso.us.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO ATLANTIC CITY:

Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to Atlantic City on Monday, Aug. 4. The cost is $10. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

HEALTH DEMONSTRATION LOOKS AT DESSERTS: A demonstration of creative,

healthy desserts will be held on Monday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

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An open rehearsal of the Tom Cunningham Orchestra will be held on Monday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280955. PROGRAM LOOKS AT TIPS FOR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: Tips for sightseeing

around the local region will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

WORKSHOP LOOKS AT LEADING LIFE OF ACTIVIST: “Becoming an Activist” is

the topic of discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

TRAVELERS ENJOY ART IN NEW YORK CITY: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts

a trip to the Frick Collection and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Thursday, Aug. 7. The cost is $104. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON ANIMALRESCUE EFFORTS: A discussion of

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Our quest for excellence in local real estate this week takes us to a sumptuous townhome located on a quiet cul-de-sac close to North Glebe Road and Lee Highway. Designed with innovative creativity and individuality, the home is located near everything, but is set back in a verdant landscape for serene living. The property, featuring garage parking, currently is on the market, listed at $699,000 by Billy Buck of Buck & Associates Real Estate. Charming curb appeal is augmented by large rooms that make this home perfect both for daily living and entertaining in style. The main level features a welcoming foyer and family recreation room with gas fireplace and French-door access to the home’s first patio area. The second level plays host to the formal living room, with the home’s second gas fireplace and second walk-out patio space, which connects to the lower patio space via a great spiral staircase. The second level also is home to the formal dining room and the large kitchen, with breakfast-table space and a front balcony. The upper level has three bedrooms for same-level living, an updated full hall bath, and the highlight: a large master retreat with en-suite master bathroom. All of this within walking distance or a short bike ride/drive to parks, shopping and nightlife, and you have an easy trip to the Ballston Metro station and the heart of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. It’s a perfect spot for urban-village living. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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Real Estate

Decline in U.S. Housing Starts Due to Fall-Off Across the South

Nationwide housing production fell 9.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 893,000 units in June, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. It was, however, a case of good news/bad news: The drop was due primarily to a nearly 30 percent decline in the South. All other regions posted monthly gains. “Take away the South, and nationwide housing starts would have been in positive territory this month,” said NAHB chief economist David Crowe. “This sharp regional decline could be due in part to lots and labor shortages, which are particularly acute in that part of the country. However, the general direction of housing production is trending upward, and we expect 2014 to be a positive year.” Single-family housing starts were down 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 575,000 units in June, while multi-family production fell 9.9 percent to 318,000 units. Regionally in June, combined single- and multifamily housing production rose in the Northeast, the Midwest and the West, with respective gains of 14.1 percent, 28.1 percent and 2.6 percent. Total production fell by 29.6 percent in the South, the nation’s largest region. Issuance of building permits registered a 4.2-percent decline to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000 units in June. Multi-family permits dropped 14.9 percent to 332,000 units while single-family permits increased 2.6 percent to 631,000 units. The Northeast, South and West registered overall permit losses of 15.5 percent, 6.3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, while the Midwest posted a 6.6-percent gain. “A modest 2.6-percent increase in single-family permits falls in line with the general optimism that we are hearing from our builders,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del.

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Walk to Jamestown Elementary from this meticulously maintained 5-6 bedroom, 4 bath beauty which is so close to Chain Bridge. Big living room and dining room. Huge family room and master bedroom. 4 fireplaces. Lovely patio. Handsome kitchen with eating space. Gleaming hardwoods. Sauna and Jacuzzi. From Chain Bridge: S Glebe, R Albemarle, R 40th St to 4765.

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room to maneuver, but officials with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) say they are doing what they can to increase parking availability for travelers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The airport recently expanded its economy lot, adding nearly 200 parking spaces, and is renovating another lot to create 105 new spaces, airport officials announced at the July meeting of the MWAA board of directors. Currently, there are about 6,400 parking spaces in garages adjacent to National’s terminals, with an additional 2,600 spaces in the economy lot, according to the MWAA Web site. Parking rates range from a daily maximum of $14 in the economy lot to daily maximums of $22 and $36 in the daily and hourly lots, respectively. Those parking for lesser periods are charged $3 per hour in the economy lot and $5 per hour in the daily and hourly lots. An increasing number of flights, and larger aircraft being used by airlines, led to a record passenger count of 20.4 million in 2013, and MWAA officials say that total potentially could increase by 10 percent in coming years before the landlocked facility’s ability to handle the increased flights and passengers is maxed out. Travelers can check parking availability before they head to the airport on the Web site at www.mwaa.com.

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face transit” will come to the Crystal City and Potomac Yard corridors next month along the 4.5-mile Transitway, to be operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Using lanes that are dedicated to bus service, the new service will shave times for passengers between the Crystal City and Braddock Road Metro stations. The new service will provide greater frequency, later night buses and service that runs seven days per week. Metro has dubbed its service “Metroway,” and will use new buses. Initially, there will be about a dozen station stops in each direction. In subsequent phases of service introduction, stations along the route will house real-time passenger-information displays and fare-collection machines, allowing customers to pay their fares prior to boarding. In 2015, officials expect to extend the dedicated-lane service to South Glebe Road and the Pentagon City Metro station.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Metro system, the Arlington County government and the Alexandria city government. ENCORE LEARNING PREPS FOR FALL SESSION: Encore Learning, formerly the

Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, has released its catalog of classes for the fall semester. A preview of courses for the upcoming session will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Founders Hall on the Arlington campus of George Mason University, 3351 North Fairfax Drive. Registration for fall classes will begin online on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Mailed-in registration forms will be accepted before that date, and will be entered manually in random order when online registration begins. Encore Learning is open to those age 50 or older. The annual cost is $55 plus $45 for each course taken. Classes, on a variety of subjects, generally are taught once a week for 90 minutes to two hours over four to 10 weeks. Encore Learning was founded in 2002 and operates as a nonprofit organization governed by its members. It is associated with Arlington Public Schools, the Arlington County government’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, George Mason University, Marymount University and WETA. For information, see the Web site at www.encorelearning.net.

EXHIBITION LOOKS AT HISTORY OF ARLINGTON BREWERY: “Arlington’s Brewery

and Cherry Smash,” the latest exhibition of the Arlington Historical Society, is on display through Nov. 30 at the Arlington Historical Museum at the Hume School, 1805 Arlington Ridge Road. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. From 1895 until 1917, Arlington had its own brewery making beer for thirsty residents. Built on the banks of the Potomac River where the Key Bridge Marriott now stands, the brewery originally was named the Consumers Brewing Co., being renamed the Arlington Brewing Co. in 1902. The brewery survived the crusading efforts of Commonwealth’s Attorney Crandal Mackey, who in the first years of the 20th century worked to shut down Rosslyn’s brothels, saloons, racetracks and gambling establishments. The building also survived a number of fires. The coming of Prohibition in Virginia in 1916 and in the District of Columbia a year later led to the closing of the brewery. In 1920, an entrepreneur purchased the bottling facility and began churning out Cherry Smash soda. The building was torn down in 1958 to make way for the Marriott. To introduce the new exhibit, the historical society will host a free reception on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. On hand will be museum director and exhibit curator Mark Benbow, along with author and society board member Garrett Peck, who penned “Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in Washington, D.C.” For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR ON THE HORIZON: Mark your calendars: The Arling-

ton County Fair will run from Aug. 6-10 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The free fair will feature outdoor and, from Aug. 8-10, indoor activities for all ages. Parking around the community center will be restricted during the fair; shuttle buses will run every 30 minutes from the Ballston Metro, Arlington Career Center, Pentagon City Metro station and the Interstate 66 parking garage. A $2 round-trip fee is charged for adults; children and seniors ride free. For full details, see the Web site at www. arlingtoncountyfair.us. COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS MAKE APPOINTMENTS: County Board members on

July 24 made the following appointments to advisory boards and commissions: Dean Bonney and Marie Pellegrino were appointed and Thomas Kelley, Alexa Mavroidis and Doris Ray were reappointed to the Disability Advisory Commission. Kate Roche and Lyndsey DePalma were appointed and Michael Foster was reappointed to the Economic Development Commission. Bob Hynes and Jason Widstrom were reappointed to the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission. Robert Schill was appointed and Kenneth Cohn was reappointed to the Information Technology Advisory Commission. ARLINGTON CAMPERS VISIT WHITE HOUSE FOR ‘DRINK UP’ ANNIVERSARY:

A group of 17 Arlington young people participating in the Carver Community Center Summer Expedition Camp were invited to the White House July 22 to join First Lady Michelle Obama at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the “Drink Up” initiative, which encourages Americans to drink more water. The campers, age 8 to 11, were joined by youth from a Washington, D.C., YMCA on the White House’s South Lawn. They were met by the First Lady and viewed a 60-foot by 43-foot “water droplet” composed of 2,000 “Drink Up” water bottles. The Carver Community Center summer camp is sponsored by the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department. OFFICIALS TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF PUBLIC ART: An Aug. 1 event in Ross-

ARLINGTON’S SWART HONORED FOR EFFORTS PROMOTING BICYCLE SAFE-

TY: Arlington resident Randy Swart, director of the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, has been honored by ASTM International’s Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities with its Award of Merit and the title of “fellow.” Swart, a member of ASTM since 1991 who has served in several leadership roles with the organization, was honored for his work in the development of standards on headgear and helmets. In 1989, Swart founded the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, a nonprofit group that provides technical resources and advocacy. For information on the organization, see the Web site at www.helmets.org. PHOENIX BIKES RIDE TO TRAIL LENGTH OF W&OD TRAIL AND BACK: Arlington-

based Phoenix Bikes will hold its inaugural Kennan Garvey Memorial Ride on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event will follow the entire Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail from Shirlington to Purcellville and back, and is designed to support the nonprofit group’s capital campaign for a new facility. For information, see the Web site at www.phoenixbikes.org. NEW ART EXHIBITIONS OPEN IN CRYSTAL CITY: Gallery Underground in Crystal

City will host two new exhibitions from July 28 to Aug. 23. “Making Their Mark: Art Brut” is an exhibition in partnership with Purple Art, an art-therapy program that works with those with disabilities and members of the military who lack formal training. The gallery also will host a members’ show, featuring works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed-media, sculpture, glass and ceramics. The gallery is located at the Crystal City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive, and is sponsored by the Arlington Artists Alliance in partnership with the Crystal City Business Improvement District and Vornado/ Charles E. Smith. For information, see the Web site at www.galleryunderground.org.

AGING IN PLACE TO BE TOPIC OF ANNUAL HOUSING FORUM: The Alliance for

Housing Solutions has announced that its 2014 Leckey Forum on Affordable Housing will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) conference center in Ballston. The focus of this year’s conference will be “Aging in Our Neighborhoods: Options for Low- and Moderate-Income Seniors.” Panelists will discuss current trends and whether Arlington can provide a desirable housing mix for local seniors now and into the future. The program is free, but registration is requested by e-mailing stephaniebahs@ gmail.com. For information on the program, see the Web site at www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org.

CORRECTION: The name of the actor por-

traying King Sextimus the Silent in Encore Stage and Studio’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” was incorrect in a review published in the July 24 edition. The actor was Sean Hackes.

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This street front of this home gives away no clues as to the renovation and expansion that have transformed it into a spacious, contemporary floor plan complete with elevator to all three levels or the depth of the large, level lot. A gourmet’s kitchen opens to a 24’ x 24’ Family Room which boasts its own inside grill and French doors opening to a wrap around deck. The 27x14 Living Room and 13x13 Dining Room are all arranged in a circular flow, perfect for entertaining. A main level laundry, half bath and Master bedroom plus two additional bedrooms complete the main level. In addition to the master bedroom on the main level, an upper level suite with 24x16 bedroom, 27x15 sitting room and full bath can function as another master bedroom or this space can be reconfigured to provide more bedrooms. On the walk-out lower level, a complete suite with kitchen, bath, bedroom and sitting room is the perfect situation for guests or an au pair while still providing space for a 24x24 recreation room. This truly is a property that must be seen to be believed.

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lyn will kick off a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Arlington’s public-art initiative. County officials say Arlington is now home to more than 60 permanent publicart installations and has hosted more than 40 temporary public-art exhibits. “Today, you can find public art across our county – art that is fun, art that makes you think and art that simply delights the senses,” County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. The kickoff will be held at 9 a.m. at Dark Star Park, 1655 Fort Myer Drive. At 9:32 a.m., shadows cast by the poles and spheres of the artwork will line up with permanent forms on the ground beneath them.

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We travel to the always-in-style neighborhood of Lee Heights to explore our latest featured property, a sumptuous, creative, solid-brick colonial with exceptional interior spaces and lush, verdant grounds that provide ever-changing vistas throughout the seasons. Constructed in 1937, as Arlington was in the middle of a major growth spurt, the home pays homage to the past while striding assuredly into the future. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,150,000 by Chip Benjamin of Long & Foster Real Estate. Set on a tree-lined street for added serenity, the home was designed to provide wonderful spaces for entertaining in style, while retaining a perfect ambiance for daily living. Traffic flow is exceptional on the main floors, and there is copious evidence of the upscale TLC that has been lavished on the home throughout all three levels of our investigation. Upon entry, we first spy the elegant turned staircase. The living room can be found immediately to our right. Here, there is plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy, or to host a holiday soirée. On the other side of the entryway is the formal dining room, wonderful and versatile, featuring chair rail and center ceiling medallion. The kitchen was updated last year and the attention that was lavished on it shows through: granite countertops, solid-cherry wood cabinetry and recessed lighting are among the features here. A separate breakfast nook is an added bonus, overlooking the rear of the home.

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Address: 2313 North Stuart Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,150,000 by Chip Benjaming, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 284-9331. Schools: Taylor Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School. The family room occupies the center of the rear of the main level, with skylights and a vaulted ceiling providing exceptional style and making this another perfect spot from which to host a gathering. From here, you have access to the extraordinary deck area. A main-level den/office with a wall of windows rounds out our tour of this level. A comfortable and welcoming master suite is the highlight of the three-bedroom second level, all of which feature custom Elfa shelving systems. Here you also will find pull-down stairs to the attic. The lower level is home to a large recreation room, full bath and plentiful storage space. The 11,600-square-foot lot provides extraordinary rear-yard space for all manner of fun activities. A large garage, high-quality HVAC system, architectural shingles and access to the Donaldson Run swim club are among the additional highlights of this special property. And the location is difficult to top, providing access to Arlington’s urban-village lifestyle while retaining a sense of style and charm that

rivals living in the countryside. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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Post 139 Eliminated in District

Teeing Off

NVSL Teams Look to Avoid A Promotion to Division 1 Now it begins. With the regular season complete and the standings finalized, what changes might occur in Division 1 of the Northern Virginia Swimming League?

Squad Compiles a 1-2 Tourney Record

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Prior to last week, Mike Rozynski had neither started an American Legion baseball game nor pitched a nine-inning complete game. Now the tall right-hander has done both. Rozynski tossed a 141-pitch, nineframe seven-hitter with nine strikeouts, he did not alBASEBALL and low an earned run at Waters Field in Vienna. He walked two and his effort sparked a 10-3 victory by Arlington Post 139 over Alexandra Post 24 in a losers’ bracket game of the District 17 Tournament. Arlington (15-13), which was 1-2 in the tournament, lost is next game to Springfield Post 176 by an 8-7 score and was eliminated. Arlington was the No. 3 seed. “I set my mind to finish the game. In the fourth inning I told my coach I was not coming out,” said Rozynski, a 2014 Yorktown High School graduate, who said he will try to make the Virginia Commonwealth University baseball team a walk-on. “I wanted to help my team win. If I threw 140 pitches, so be it.” Rozynski kept the Alexandria hitters Continued on Page 20

Arlington Post 139 pitcher Mike Rozynski hurled a nine-inning complete game in his team’s lone PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI victory in the American Legion District 17 Tournament last week.

Yorktown Hires a New Head Baseball Coach DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

programs. I like to play aggressive baseball and put pressure defenses. We want them to be excited about Yorktown baseball.” Skaggs, who was named the coach on July 24, is a native of Michigan, where he was a three-sport athlete at Adrian High School, then a baseball standout at Division II Wayne State near Detroit. He relocated to Northern Virginia after becoming familiar with the area when playing summer baseball with the Alexandria Aces of the Cal Ripken League during his college days. He spent the last two years as a top assistant coach at Marshall High School under head coach Aaron Tarr, a former Yorktown player. Skaggs will continue his full-time job as a teacher at Marshall.

“I learned a lot from Aaron,” Skaggs said. “He told me baseball in Arlington is ready to explode. We want to be part of that and are excited to get going.” Yorktown director of student activities Mike Krulfeld said he and the panel who interviewed Skaggs were impressed. “He will bring an energy and a new kind of focus on instruction through practice,” Krulfeld said. “We felt he had energy about him that will resonate through the kids.” At Wayne State, his 345 putouts were second-most in school history. Skaggs replaces Mike Ruck, who resigned at season’s end and has taken the head baseball job at Wakefield High. In five years, Ruck led Yorktown to a 77-38 record and a single-season best 21 wins in 2012.

The NVSL reshuffles its divisions based on evaluations and a formula of factors each offseason. Typically, a summer team that wins its division is likely to climb, sometimes more than one spot. Those that finish last or near the bottom might drop. There is no guarantee of change, but it always happens. The Hamlet Green Feet won Division 2 this summer with a 5-0 record. Whether it wants to or not, Hamlet likely will swim in Division 1 in 2015. After winning Division 3 with a 5-0 mark in 2013, Wakefield Chapel was leapfrogged into Division 1 this summer, finishing 0-5. The Wahoos will be happy to be butterflying and freestyling in Division 2 or 3 next June and July. The unspoken truth of all this is that no team really wants to be promoted into Division 1 to become a sacrificial lamb and get beat up on for a season or two. It’s so hard for a newcomer to win or even crack the top three in that competition, with longtime perennial powers Chesterbrook, Overlee and Tuckahoe firmly holding those places. Over the years, Hamlet has enjoyed decent success outside the top division – winning multiple championships. The opposite occurs each time the Green Feet have been elevated into Division 1, with only one winning record in seven seasons there. There are other examples. From 1999 through 2003 the Hunter Mill Sharks ran off five straight undefeated seasons and made a quick climb from Division 12 to Division 1. That’s where the win streak ended. The Sharks spent two summers in the highest position, compiling a 1-9 mark. From 2003 through 2006, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts amassed an 18-2 overall record and won three straight lower-division championships. As a “reward”, the Bolts spent 2007 in Division 1, finished 1-4 and were dropped back into Division 2. Will Hamlet become the 2015 sacrificial lamb? Looks that way.

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John Skaggs doesn’t hide his passion and excitement for baseball. Standing 6-foot-5 and describing himas someone BASEBALL self full of energy, Skaggs said it’s hard for him not to be noticed and heard. As Yorktown High School’s new head baseball coach, the 27-year-old wants his enthusiasm to be seen, rub off and become a big part of the program. “I am energetic and full of life, and I want to see the Yorktown players play with passion and get better every game,” Skaggs said. “We will get in the weight room and get them on the same plane of what I want to do and have offseason

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Arlington 15s Add State Title to Summer Success Story DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

This year they battled all the way back and closed the deal with a state championship. The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 15Under All-Stars used clutch hitting, hustle, stingy complete-game pitching and sound to win in BASEBALL defense, various manners en route to capturing the state baseball tournament championship near Richmond earlier this week. Some of its wins were comebacks and others were by close margins. Arlington won the title from the losers’ bracket with a 7-1 record, winning its final six games in three days – two per day. The All-Stars clinched the title July 21 by defeating Greater Loudoun by 6-1 and 4-2 scores. To start the tournament, the 15s won their opening game, then lost their second to fall into the losers’ bracket, where they won six in a row. Arlington now advances to the Southeast Regional Tournament in Varina, also near Richmond. Play begins July 30. Last summer, many of the same Arlington players rallied in the losers’ bracket, only to lose in the final game and finish second in the 14-under state tournament. “Right after we lost our first game this year, we knew we had to win six games, so we started counting them down,” said Arlington’s Frank Sammartino, who was chosen as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. “We had to win five, then four, then three and so on. Pitching and defense kept us in games. That gave our offense a chance to get hot. Everybody did their job.” Arlington manager Mike Krulfeld said: “It was crazy and a blast. Six games in three days. Some of these players have an 11-1 record in the losers’ bracket [of the state tournament] the last two years. They truly believe any kid who gets up to bat can find a way to get on base. No one player stood out because they all contributed. A lot of our rallies started at the bottom of our lineup.”

The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 15-under All-Stars gather to display the state tournament championship banner and the plaques they received near Richmond last week.

In Arlington’s final 4-2 triumph, lefty Gavin Anderson got the win, meaning he pitched complete-game bookend victories in the tourney. In the final, he fanned two, did not walk a batter, threw just 75 pitches and had four 1-2-3 innings. “He peppered the strike zone, he worked at a good pace and was on point,” Krulfeld said of Anderson’s final game. Blake Edwards was 3 for 3 for Arlington, including a solo homer. Andy Collins had a two-run single and Andrew Keane singled home another run. In Arlington’s 6-1 win over Greater Loudoun, Ethan Heckler belted a threerun homer, Collins had an RBI single, Edwards (2 for 3) doubled and was squeezed home by Reid Nagurka, and Keane (2 for 3) added an RBI single. “I got an inside fastball and I got the barrel of the bat on the ball,” Heckler said of his home run. Keane pitched a complete game for the win. He allowed six hits, fanned four, walked three and threw 96 pitches. Arlington did not make an error. Nagurka had three assists from right field and Keane picked a runner off. “He was firing strikes, let them hit the ball and the defense did the job,” Krulfeld said. Added Keane: “I kept the ball down

and the defense made the plays.” The previous day, Arlington rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh to nip Varina, 3-2, then downed Denbigh, 9-5, thanks to seven runs in the first inning. Noah Winslow was the winner in that 9-5 game and Heckler worked in relief. Collins was 3 for 4 in the 9-5 win, Edwards was 2 for 3 and Sammartino was on base three times. In the 3-2 win over Varina, Alec Glasser threw a 97-pitch complete game with five strikeouts. He allowed six hits. In the top of the seventh with two outs and Keane (2 for 2) on base, Sammartino faced a two-strike count. He grounded to short and hustled to beat out an infield single on a bang-bang play at first. That kept Arlington’s hopes alive. “No way I was going to make the last out of the season there,” Sammartino said. Collins then singled home Keane, Glasser reached on an error as Sammartino scored to tie the game at 2, and Heckler singled home the winning run. On July 19, Arlington defeated Augusta, 8-4, and Stafford, 1-0, to stay alive. In other games, Arlington rallied to nip Nottoway, 4-3, in its opening contest, then lost to Denbigh, 4-3, in its second to drop into the losers’ bracket and begin its comeback.

In the victory over Nottoway, Andy Belilos started the comeback with a seventhinning double, then scored on Winslow’s two-bagger. Winslow eventually scored on Anderson’s sacrifice fly to tie the game at 3. Chris Brady then dropped a first-pitch squeeze bunt down the first-base line to score Nagurka, who had walked, with the fourth run. Heckler was 2 for 3. Collins, Austin Carroll and Sammartino added hits. “We like to come back. It’s fun,” Heckler said. “We have trust in each other that we can get the job done.” Added Brady: “We believe we can come back from anything. When it really matters, we never give up and we all have been so clutch.” Anderson had nine strikeouts on the mound against Nottoway. “I had good command,” Anderson said. In winning the earlier District 13 tournament, Arlington rallied to win its final two games to reach the state competition. “As soon as someone got on base, it was like ‘here we go again,’” Krulfeld said of the rallies and close wins. “We had a group of kids who performed when it mattered.” Said Sammartino: “A lot of us have played together for five years, and this is our last year together. We wanted to go out with a state title.” Jaime Segui pitched well in relief in one of Arlington’s state games. NOTES: Arlington pitchers threw five complete games in the state tournament – two by Anderson and one each by Sammartino, Keane and Glasser . . . In overall tournament play this summer, Arlington’s record is 17-6 through district and state action . . . For Krulfeld, the state title was his fifth as a manager, third at the 15s age group, He won two at 16s . . . Brady was hit in the right eye by a foul ball off his bat in Arlington’s 6-1 win over Greater Loudoun. He missed the rest of that game and the next and may or may not play in the region tournament, depending on his evaluations from eye doctors.

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in check by keeping his fastball low and mixing in changeups and curveballs. “My fastball was sinking good, my change worked, and I was using my curveball so that would be in the batters’ heads,” Rozynski said. Arlington survived four errors, one by Rozynski, that set up Alexandria’s three runs. “We played good enough defense and we hit, but the story was Mike Rozynski

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tonight,” Arlington manager Bob Romano said. “He kept the ball down all night.” Rozynski pitched just 12 innings for the Yorktown varsity baseball team this past spring. Arlington had 11 hits and stranded 15 runners against Alexandria, two more than in its previous tournament game. “We put the ball in play and scored when we had to,” Romano said. Arlington broke a 2-2 tie by scoring three runs on three hits in the last of the third inning to take the lead for good. Post 139 scored three more in the eighth and added single runs in the seventh and

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eighth. The team plated its first two runs in the second. Alexandra made four errors and its pitchers combined to walk nine and hit two batters. Only five of Arlington’s runs were earned. With the bat for Arlington, Josh Cook had two hits, including a two-run single in the sixth; Cam Anderson had two hits and an RBI; Harry Smith had a hit and two sacrifice flies; Hunter Gray had an RBI double and a sacrifice fly; No. 9 batter Aaron Lee had two hits; cleanup hitter Ben Criswell had two hits and an RBI and he stole two bases; and Chris Seymour singled. Leadoff hitter T.R. Sheehy

(two runs, three walks) hustled home from second when no Alexandria player covered home plate after Gray’s sacrifice fly drew a throw from center fielder Robert Banks that bounced away. Arlington stole six bases. On defense, Arlington turned a double play and catcher Seymour threw out a runner trying to steal second. For stories on Arlington’s two losses in the tournament, both to Springfield, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington. NOTES : The winning season was the third in a row for Arlington . . . Post 139 last won the district Legion tourney in 2009.

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How will the opening of the Silver Line impact travelers on the Metro system? Here is what Metro officials say.

• There will be more frequent midday and

evening service at 23 stations, from East Falls Church to Largo Town Center, and will result in more frequent weekend service for 40 percent of riders.

• In addition to the 37 percent of Metrorail riders who will have a shorter wait time for a train, 53 percent will see no change in wait time; 10 percent will see longer wait times.

Paul Anchang, Luis McSween (manager of call-center quality assurance at WMATA’s Office of Customer Service) and Brian Griffin were well-stocked with commemorative pennants to hand out to those riding the Silver Line at the McLean station on July 26. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT Trinity White checks out the surroundings as she and family members take the inaugural westbound Silver Line train from McLean to Reston on July 26. Five stations opened that day; additional stations will be part of the second phase slated for completion in 2018.

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Continued from Page 2 Cars on that return train were newer, cleaner and had audible announcements, although the air-conditioning seemed not working at optimal capacity for the crowds. One group taking the return trip got off to check out the Greensboro station, eschewing the Wendy’s restaurant visible to the south of the station and instead wandering in the other direction. “Oh, there’s nothing on this side,” said one cheerful (but asking to remain anonymous) helper, who nonetheless pointed

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area on the eastern portion of the site. School Board members have said that if they don’t win approval for the new school, their Plan B is to build additions at two asyet-unspecified elementaries. During the lengthy and at times winding discussion leading up to what was a unanimous vote setting up the working group, County Board member Walter Tejada pressed to see whether options for affordable housing and recreation on the

out the ABC liquor store and MVC Late Night Video that were on the north fringe of Route 7 right by the station. Arriving back at the McLean station, the odor that had greeted riders on arrival still hadn’t dissipated. It was disinfectant, one rider guessed. More likely the new mulch on flower beds around the station, another suggested. Unlike the other stations running through Tysons, the McLean Station has ample public parking, at least until the privately owned 700-space site on Dolley Madison Boulevard falls to eventual redevelopment. (It never fails: Only about 25 of those 700 parking spaces were in use, but even parcel also would be discussed during the working group’s deliberations. The focus, however, is going to be on a single matter: the new school. (County Board Chairman Fisette at one point appeared to almost lose control of the discussion as it waded into the weeds of minutiae. “Who made the motion? Do we have a motion?” he asked while trying to get things back on track.) Perhaps anticipating the uproar that could result if county and school officials take some of the site’s open space to build a school, Fisette was at the ready with data showing the county government has accumulated an additional 76 acres of parkland

• About 37 percent of existing Metrorail riders, accounting for 260,000 Metrorail trips, will benefit from shorter wait times. These include rush-hour riders traveling to or from stations north of L’Enfant Plaza on the Green/Yellow lines, those traveling to or from stations east of Stadium-Armory on the Blue Line, and those along the Orange Line in Arlington County. •

Of those riders who see a longer wait time, half are Blue Line riders – representing 5 percent of trips – who may encounter an average wait time increase of about two minutes longer. Blue Line trains previously ran an average of every 8.5 minutes during rush hour, resulting in an average wait time of about four minutes. Starting July 21, Blue Line trains ran every 12 minutes, resulting in a six-minute average wait time. Riders at outlying stations on the Orange Line account for the remaining five percent. The average trip time for these riders is increasing less than a minute – from 1.8 minutes today to 2.7 minutes.

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The only station along the traditional Blue Line that will see a net decrease in rush-hour trains is Arlington Cemetery. At all other stations, the number of trains will either increase or remain the same.

though the Sun Gazette chariot was parked off by itself around noon, a later arrival opted to slip in right next to it despite the acres of empty asphalt. Must be human nature to want to congregate, even in parking lots.) The big test of the new Silver Line will come once Labor Day comes and goes and a full complement of workers uses it on weekdays. But on its first day in operation, everybody seemed to be largely happy about its arrival. and open space in the past 20 years. “For a small place like us, that’s not too shabby,” he said. County Board members are not scheduled to meet again until late September, after the new working group is slated to begin its work. They could come back in a special session later in the summer to appoint members of the body, or could informally appoint them and ratify that decision later, according to board members. Hynes said the time was now to get the decision right, because if a school materializes, “it’s going to be there for 50 years.”

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Republicans and Democrats, then holding a drawing among third parties. Independents follow the nominees of parties in alphabetical order. Based on the statewide order chosen by drawing, the 8th District ballot will be Micah K. Edmond (R), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D), Jeffrey S. Carson (Libertarian), Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III (Independent Green) and Gwendolyn J. Beck (independent). The Green Party finished third in ballot order in the State Board of Elections drawing, but does not have a candidate in the 8th District. For the County Board, Democrat Alan Howze will appear ahead of incumbent John Vihstadt, who has the endorsement of the Arlington County Republican Committee and Arlington Green Party, but is running as an independent. (For local offices in Virginia, party affiliation is not included on the ballot, but Arlington election officials include it on their Web site for informational purposes.) Republicans Hope to Raise Cash by Increasing Membership: The Arlington County Republican Committee has agreed to participate in a statewide party-building effort that promises cash for successful results. The committee agreed to take part in a challenge from the Disruptor Fund that will provide grants of $1,000 to $2,500 to local GOP organizations in Virginia that can increase their memberships by 50 percent in coming months. “This should be he greatest time for us to recruit Republicans – people are hungry for growth, they are hungry to win,” said Pete Snyder, who unsuccessfully sought the party’s nomination for lieutenant governor in 2013 and who runs Disruptor Capital, an investment firm. The fund has pledged $12,000 statewide toward the effort. County GOP chairman Matt Wavro said the local party’s paid membership currently stands at about 75, but that’s a deceptively low number. “We have a lot of people who are active and engaged, but not technically members,” Wavro said, calling the challenge to add members “a very doable goal.” The party added a new member at its July 23 meeting. “We’re on our way!” Wavro said. Snyder, who may well harbor hopes for another political run in his future, said increasing membership statewide is the only way to claw back from defeats like the one suffered in statewide races last year. He noted that had just one more Republican vote been cast in each of Virginia’s precincts, Republican Mark Obenshain, not Democrat Mark Herring, would today be Virginia’s attorney general. The political equilibrium at the moment is so odd that Arlington – long seen as a hopeless cause for Republicans – has become something of a beacon to the GOP. The election of John Vihstadt to the County Board and the possible election of David Foster to the House of Delegates are being noticed statewide, Snyder said. “There’s something magical happening here,” he said.

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. For information on local history, see the Web site at www. arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. July 30, 1943: n The Arlington Selective Service Board has ordered 96 local men to report for induction. n Traffic accidents in Arlington are down for the first six months of the year. n New regulations prohibiting members of the Armed Forces from running for, or serving in, elected office could derail Maj. Charles Fenwick’s plan to seek re-election to the General Assembly. n The Arlington County Republican Committee has opened its new headquarters at 1121 North Irving St. July 30, 1957: n The NAACP plans to file additional requests from students who want to integrate county schools. n County Board member David Crupshaw apparently is safe in Mexico, where he was traveling when a big earthquake struck Mexico City. n The Sun’s editorial page agrees it is time to stop “fooling around” and build a second airport for the local area. The Eisenhower administration wants the international airport constructed in Burke. July 30, 1962: n The County Board voted 4-1 against placing a referendum on the ballot that might lead to creation of an urban-renewal agency. n Arlingtonian Diana Hunter has won the Miss West Virginia crown, and will participate in the Miss America Pageant. August 1, 1969: n A geologist says the ground might be too porous under the Potomac River to build a tunnel for the future subway system, suggesting that a new bridge might have to be built. n Virginia law provides few reasons to vote absentee in elections, but one is: “I am a widow of a veteran of the War Between the States.” Election officials don’t think anyone has used that option in some time. July 29, 1988: n A federal planning group has approved the proposed Women in Military Service memorial and museum, to be located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. n Constance McAdam has been selected to serve on a National Red Cross committee that is planning the group’s 1989 convention.

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