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Prioritizing economic development while keeping focus on issues ranging from affordable housing to siting of public facilities – and not losing sight of community input – are the challenges for current and future Arlington leaders, County Board Chairman Mary Hynes told the business community on June 24. “We have decades of strategic investment to build on,” Hynes said at the annual “State of ‘The whole the County” address, sponsored by Arlington Chamber of Comcommunity the merce and held at the DoubleTree has a by Hilton Crystal City. The goal for current and future responsibility leaders is to develop “the second of smart-growth – learn to engage’ in generation from what we did before and apply planning for it to new circumstances,” Hynes the future. said.“Our challenges are real and – County Board they are multi-dimensional,” Hynes Chairman said. “Those incredible ‘ups’ that Mary Hynes we had [during the years when development around Metro stations brought major growth] are not going to come Arlington’s way again.” Facing record-setting office-vacancy rates that top 20 percent countywide and surpass 30 percent in some corridors, the county government has put additional resources into economic-development efforts. “The team [at Arlington Economic Development] is out there,” Hynes said, noting recent forays to conventions featuring retailers and entrepreneurs. She added that the county government, which for years offered little in the way of financial incentives for businesses to relocate in the
Wanda Pierce, executive director of the Arlington Community Foundation, and Circuit Court Judge William Newman Jr. were honored June 24 by Nu Xi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for their community-building efforts. The sorority also presented grants to community organizations and scholarships to deserving students. See the story insides on Page 5. PHOTO COURTESY LAYDIA OLUSA/WWW.CMEDIAUSA.COM
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On a stormy evening, where thunder rumbled beyond the walls of George Mason University’s Patriot Center, members of the Class of 2015 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology gathered June 20 for commencement exercises. For the countless theorems, equations and mathematical proofs TJ students had encountered over their years at the high school, assistant principal Tinell Priddy advised the newly minted graduates, “This life is about people.” Whether elaborating on the compassion from loved ones or the pressure of others’ expectations, students and faculty alike emphasized the impact of people during the ceremony. “The most important thing about the people sitting next to you is that they’re your friends,” principal Evan Glazer reminded the soon-to-be graduates. Student speakers Kayvon Tabrizi and Newton Nagirimadugu reflected on the importance of their classmates. Tabrizi began his speech “recalling the humble beginnings” of the Class of 2015. But as these graduating seniors have now finished their years at TJ, he declared, “We are the best, and we always will be.” With a rousing introduction from two of his peers, Nagirimadugu underscored the importance of friends in his development in high school. Further, he encouraged his classmates to “not get stuck wait-
ing” because “nothing is more important than the now.” Picking up where Nagirimadugu left off, class adviser Adam Smith revealed that he made his “decision to leave the waiting place” when he stopped doing what others expected from him. Keynote speaker Alexandra Petri, author of “A Field Guide to Awkward Silences,” highlighted the significance of others, albeit with an original sense of humor. Reminiscing on her journey through high school and college (she proclaimed, “I’m only old in Internet years – I remember when I had to buffer!”), she recounted her days as an ambitious student with a steadfast desire to achieve any and all success. As she told of entering Harvard to pursue a degree in mathematics, her highschool years appeared not too dissimilar from those of the pupils below the stage. The Class of 2015 possessed nationally recognized students in subjects ranging from mathematics and sciences to creative writing and music. These Thomas Jefferson graduates pursued an average of 8.2 Advanced Placement courses and received a whopping $32 million in scholarships from some of the most prestigious universities in the country. But speaking to these AP classes, SAT scores and extracurricular activities which feel so paramount to high-school students, Petri revealed with playful chagrin that these facts have little place in the adult world. After a flunked math test her freshman
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Among those participating in the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology 2015 graduation ceremony were (front row) Anna Tsutsui, Heather Lukas, Julia Dunbar, Helen Zhang and (back row) Kayvon Tabrizi, Danial Hussain and Coby Benheim. PHOTO BY JOHN LANE
year at the Ivy League institution, Petri became an English major. Reflecting on the benefits of failure, she said, “You realize what parts of you are you and what parts of you are just things people think about you and expect from you.” She further emphasized the role of others, saying, “People will forget what you did, forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Petri argued that ultimately the question of “Who are you?” is in actuality “How do you make people feel?” Established in 1985, Thomas Jefferson is currently undergoing significant renovations. The renovation project began in the spring of 2013 with a target completion by
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Marymount University fashion-design students showcased their best designs and wowed the crowd April 30 at the university’s annual “Portfolio in Motion” show. The theme for this year’s event was “Underground” and kicked off with a segment titled “Fashion Your Seatbelts,” in which all the models, dressed in black as harried commuters, exited from a subway-car backdrop. University officials honored Sue Wong as Marymount’s 2015 Designer of the Year. Born in rural southern China, Wong at a young age moved with her family to Hong Kong and then Los Angeles. Wong’s interest in fashion began with making outfits for her paper dolls and she was producing her own clothes by age 9. She now makes more than 1,500 designs per year and her creations have been worn by Tyra Banks, Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway and Kim Kardashian. Senior designers for this year’s show included Nada Alrasheed, Dayle Angus, Eden Asbeha, Elvis Buckhalter, Victoria Hubbard, Brelynn Knight, Marissa Miller, Betsy Romero, Maya Shaw, Sophie Shaw and Chelsea Speckmann. Fashions presented in the “Young Entrepreneurs” category were provided by Robutton (Katie Pinkham of Marymount’s Class of 2011), Shan Marie (Shantelle Valdez, Class of 2010) and Lab Candy (Olivia Pavco-Giaccia). The show also benefited from the expertise of head coordinators Francesca Blee, Chelsea Connestro, Gabby Jackson, Delaney Manning, Amanda Rondepierre and Caitrin Waites, and specialists Jane Bornstein, Veronica Calero, Monique Casimiro, Sydni Chapman, Kristen Ellison, Kaila Ford, Samantha Fowler, Scarlett Hailey, Tihairra Hawkes, Madison Herbert, Jessica Hester, Rachel Keenan, Alexa Schaefer, Amarah Wade and Kayla Young. Faculty members Annette Ames, Marilyn Borsari, May Chae, Janice Ellinwood and Pam Stoessell served on the committee that advised the students. Modeling the fashions – which ranged from preppy golf outfits and stylish formalwear to striking modern designs – were Felicia Adomako, Devon Annunzi, Alexis Baker, Anjli Bhatia, Frank Cadle, Dominique Caesar, Chelsea Connestro, Christian Cox, Azuri Crawford, Michaiah Davis, Kaila Ford, Kaylah Galloway, Hunter Hayes, Victor Igboko, Christopher John, Alyssa Kalonji, Rachel Keenan, Meagan Mahan, Seth McDonald, Sebastian Monzon, Marcus Moreno, Deena Parker, Bria-Scott Fleming, Danielle Smith and Carolanne Wilson.
Danielle Smith models a golfing outfit with a floral-print tank top with mesh binding and blue striped shorts with white piping, designed by Maya Shaw.
Grace and Olivia Shank model printed lab coats designed by Olivia Pavco-Giaccia’s organization Lab Candy during “Portfolio in Motion.”
Frank Cadle escorts Alexis Baker, wearing a black-and-ivory dress with drape detail designed by Benedikte Hatlehol, during “Portfolio in Motion: Underground” on April 30 at Marymount University in Arlington. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER At left, Frank Cadle, Devon Annunzi and Seth McDonald model fashions by designer Elvis Buckhalter during “Portfolio in Motion: Underground.”
Anjli Bhatia models a plum-and-navy textured dress with slit in sideseam, designed by Eva Anderson, during “Portfolio in Motion: Underground.”
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Growing up in segregated Arlington a half-century ago was a little bit schizophrenic, William Newman Jr. acknowledged. On the one hand, while “you never felt overt racism,” there were rigid state laws that kept the white and black residents apart in schools, movie theaters and neighborhoods. Yet right across the Potomac River in the District of Columbia, none of those segregation rules applied. “Sometimes, as a child, it was very confusing,” noted Newman, an Arlington native who in the 1980s was elected the first African-American County Board member and who now serves as chief judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit, with jurisdiction over Arlington and Falls Church. Newman was honored as “man of the year” by the Nu Xi Zeta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority during a ceremony June 24 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The group named Wanda Pierce, executive director of the Arlington Community Foundation, as its woman of the year. “Wow!” was the first word out of each recipient’s mouth as they arrived at the lecturn to accept the award. “I’m really humbled,” Pierce told members of the sorority chapter, which was founded in 1986 and whose members work to address societal challenges in Arlington and Alexandria. “The work you’ve done in the community is impressive,” Pierce said of the group’s efforts. “In a world of so much materialism, giving back is still what you stand for.” The Arlington Community Foundation
Members of the Nu Xi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority gather during the group’s annual awards program, held June 24 at Spates Community PHOTO COURTESY LAYDIA OLUSA/WWW.CMEDIAUSA.COM Center at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
is a common thread linking Pierce (its top staff member) and Newman (who founded the organization in the early 1990s). Newman, who grew up first in Nauck and later in Arlington View during the preintegration era, recalled that as a child, “I had so many people mentor me, teach me values.” And he has returned the favor by doing the same for up-and-coming generations. Newman “continues and continues and continues to give back,” said Krysta Jones, a member of the staff of U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) and member of the sorority, who presented Newman with the award. “I care so much about this great community,” Newman said. “I will do everything I can to one day truly deserve this award.” Pierce, too, was lauded for her “extreme work in this community,” said MeShon Watkins, first vice president of the Nu Xi Zeta chapter. Pierce presides over an organization that manages a large number of community funds, which provide financial backing to local initiatives and scholarships. In an interview with Arlington Independent Media, played at the ceremony, Pierce said there was no better way for aspiring philanthropists to start than by putting one foot in front of the other. “Get involved,” she counseled. “There are so many things you can do on a volunteer basis.”
Majority of Local, Va. Legislators Will Be Unopposed on the Ballot with incumbent state Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd) and Dels. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) and Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) having no opposition. Also unopposed is Mark Levine, who won the Democratic primary in the 45th House District to succeed Rob Krupicka. Facing challenges are state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st), who will square off against Republican George Forakis; state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th), facing Independent Green James Fisher; and Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), being taken on by Independent Green Janet Murphy. It is not unusual for a large number of House of Delegates races to be uncontested; there have been more than 60 candidates running unopposed in four of the last seven election cycles. Uncontested Senate races have varied between 15 and 19 for four of the last five election cycles, according to VPAP figures. – Scott McCaffrey
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“Find something that you’re passionate about,” Newman added, “and start from there. Invariably, it will lead you to other things.” Also receiving awards at the ceremony were Alive!, a group that provides shelter, child care and emergency services to those in crisis in Alexandria, and Young Lives D.C., a program that targets expectant and new mothers for intensive services. The Zeta Phi Beta sorority and its local affiliate are active in a host of philanthropic efforts, from reading to children and supporting Meals on Wheels to working to improve the dialogue between the community and law enforcement. Newman said the group, like all volunteers, had the right perspective. “When you do things for your community, you don’t do it for the recognition – you do it because you care,” he said.
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Our View: Highs, Lows of Donnellan’s Tenure This week marks the first time since the early 1980s that Barbara Donnellan is not part of the Arlington County government workforce. After spending 32 years rising through the ranks, including the last four-and-a-half as county manager, she has moved into a well-deserved retirement. We were enthusiastic when Donnellan was appointed in 2010, taking over from the short-lived Michael Brown. (Brown’s brief interregnum between Ron Carlee and Donnellan reminds us of the unlucky Pope John Paul I, who was destined to reign just a month between Paul VI and John Paul II.) Donnellan’s tenure brought positives and negatives.
Perhaps most important, and most positive, she proved a voice of moderation, keeping County Board members on the straight-and-narrow at times when they may have been expected to go a little kooky. On issues ranging from urban chickens to the Long Bridge Park aquatics center, she had a common-sense and sober approach to public-policy matters. (We’re guessing one issue that Donnellan would like a do-over on is the “million-dollar bus stop” train wreck. The sure hand of the one-time budget analyst failed to anticipate that fiasco and the worldwide ridicule it brought Arlington. As Republican Dave Foster noted recently – we paraphrase – it
sure says something about profligate spending when your local bus stop costs more than your house.) Our biggest disappointment of the Donnellan era is she did not more vigorously root out dead wood at the top of the government staff hierarchy. She clearly knew who needed to be replaced with fresh blood, and while some were jettisoned, too many were allowed to linger in their jobs. Some are still in them, hanging on to retirement as things stagnate below them. It was a mixed tenure, as is usually the case. But considering the possible alternative outcomes, we’d have to say Donnellan ranks as a success as county manager.
Housing-Plan Critics, Come Out of Shadows Editor: How sad! Judging from the full-page advertisement sponsored by “Concerned Arlington County Homeowners” in recent issues of the Sun Gazette, it seems Arlington civic life has degenerated to the point that some disgruntled residents apparently feel comfortable engaging anonymously in public mudslinging and fear-mongering. I hope all Arlingtonians will see this ad about the impact of the draft Affordable Housing Master Plan for what it is: a rejection of the opportunities for constructive civic engagement in Arlington in favor of a cynical attempt to achieve an objective at whatever cost to our collective civic life. It certainly is appropriate for homeowners, tenants, business owners, employees and other stakeholders in Arlington to
raise their concerns about the draft Affordable Housing Master Plan, as with any other local government proposal. A number of residents did this in person at the recent County Board public hearing, and the board listened and delayed further action to allow time for more community discussion. Several writers have raised concerns under their own names on the pages of this newspaper, which provides opportunities for those of us who agree or disagree to engage in conversation with them. This ad provides no such opportunity, given that its individual sponsors are nameless. At the same time, it engages in fearmongering, with uncorroborated predictions about the impact of the draft plan, insinuations about the intentions of the
many residents and staff who have worked on the plan, and an attempt to engender the very distrust in public officials that has so poisoned community dialogue in other areas. Arlington should be better than this. Do take advantage of opportunities to comment, including public hearings before the Planning Commission and County Board in September. But do also emphatically reject these accusations from people who apparently didn’t feel confident enough to list their names. If we want transparency and accountability from our County Board, we in the public must be transparent and accountable, as well. Marjorie Green Arlington
Housing Plan Has Makings of Another Streetcar Fiasco Editor: When it comes to the proposed Affordable Housing Master Plan, I foresee the Trolley Folly all over again. The draft housing plan results from the deliberations of mostly advocate-citizens whose views going in matched those of the County Board majority. The plan does not address the long-term maintenance/staff costs of proposal. There is a growing buzz of rejectionist comments, as well as doubt and opposition from budget people in the Civic Federation. There is the staggering expense of the policies being advocated, which will further crowd our schools, pools, roads and parks. To complete the picture, the County Board can push it through just in advance of the November election, and then claim that it’s been legitimated, that anyone who did not work the process earlier has no standing, it’s the Arlington Way, and that
it can’t now be changed because the board has decided. With remarkable precision, the draft plan says the county needs 15,800 committed-affordable units in the next 25 years.A February letter from John Reeder to the Sun Gazette suggests a cost of $371,000 per apartment in an Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing project. For 16,000 units, that is $6 billion – six years of the entire annual income of the county government or 12 times the last projected cost of the Columbia Pike streetcar. Then there is the cost of new students, at $20,000 each per year, and the impact on open space and park facilities. None of this is really addressed in the happy-talk draft the housing working group has written. The County Board has long been proud that Arlington’s budget share for affordable housing is three to five times as high as that in nearby jurisdictions. I don’t think
it’s that nearby jurisdictions are mingy, or uncaring, or lack our charitable insight; I think they have had a better sense, for whatever reason, of the long-term realities. Doing radically more than our share when it comes to housing will be hugely costly and will damage many of the quality-of-life factors that make our community a desirable one to live in. Dave Shutz Arlington Find letters to the editor under Arlington Opinion at www.insidenova.com/ news/arlington – we have many more there than in print. Join the conversation by sending a letter to the editor on a topic of local interest; contact information is found at left on this page.
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It may come as little solace to those still smarting over last year’s scuttling of the Columbia Pike streetcar, but County Board Chairman COUNTY Mary Hynes is sugthe transit BOARD gesting proposal is dormant, NOTES not dead. Assuming the Columbia Pike corridor develops as county officials expect, “there will come a time when we’ll have to do more than buses,” Hynes said at the June 24 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, where she gave her take on various issues. Just hours before, at the “State of the County” speech sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Hynes delivered a similar message. “I don’t have a whisper of a doubt” that bus service will be insufficient in the Columbia Pike corridor, Hynes said, assuming that development occurs as predicted. In her June 24 speeches, Hynes did not specifically mention a streetcar project for the future of the Pike. But it seems the logical alternative, as heavy rail (as is used by the Metro system) is likely too far expensive to be feasible in the corridor. Hynes and County Board colleague Jay Fisette, who each had been rock-solid boosters of the Columbia Pike streetcar project, last November switched sides to turn what had been a 3-2 streetcar majority to 4-1 opposition. The move stunned those on both sides of the contentious issue. Hynes is retiring at the end of 2015, as is County Board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada. After the Hynes/Fisette streetcar switcheroo last November, Tejada was left as the only supporter of the streetcar proposal on the County Board. The issue did not take a central role in the spring Democratic County Board primary, which was won by Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey. They moved on to the general election to face independents Michael McMenamin and Audrey Clement, who both opposed the streetcar project. As envisioned, the Columbia Pike streetcar would have run five miles from Pentagon City west to Baileys Crossroads in Fairfax County. The final cost was never fully fleshed out, but probably would have been in the range of $300 million to $400 million. Last November’s action by Hynes and Fisette not only killed the Columbia Pike streetcar, but a similar (and largely uncontroversial) project planned for Crystal City. Hynes Hoping to Attain Swap Agreement with Hospital: County Board Chairman Mary Hynes hopes an agreement will be hammered out before she leaves office in December on a potential land swap (or cash-for-land swap) between Virginia Hospital Center and the Arlington government. Hospital officials this spring asked Arlington leaders to consider trading them land currently owned by the government on North Edison Street, immediately north of the hospital’s main campus along North
George Mason Drive. The county government has operated a number of health-related facilities on the North Edison Street site, but is moving, or already has moved, many of them to the Department of Human Services’ headquarters on Washington Boulevard. At two community events on June 24, Hynes said she was eager to accede to the hospital’s request. “Their success is so important to the success of the community,” Hynes said. The non-profit hospital owns a number of land tracts in the county, which could be used for a swap. Alternately, it could purchase the North Edison Street acreage from the county. In remarks to the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, Hynes said the proposal remained a work in progress. “Whether it’ll be the whole parcel, or a part of the parcel, we don’t know yet,” she said. County Board members have directed staff to give the proposal – which appears to have the support of surrounding civic associations – a priority, with the end of the year as a target date for presenting a proposal. County Expects $900,000 More in Artisphere Costs: Arlington government officials estimate it will cost nearly $1 million in the coming year before they can hand the keys to the Artisphere space over to its landlord. County Board members on June 13 formally requested termination of the lease for the Rosslyn space, giving the required one-year notice. In the intervening period, the county government will be liable for operating expenses, which are estimated at $900,000. The board’s action puts the final knife in the heart of the Artisphere, an arts center that opened to much fanfare in 2010 but never won the hearts or minds of county residents. The center officially closes on June 30, but the county government will retain occupancy of the space through June 19, 2016 under terms of its lease. County Manager Barbara Donnellan last year recommended closure of the facility, but both she and the County Board held out hope some other use could be found for the space, which had housed the Newseum before it decamped for the District of Columbia. In a June 3 memo to County Board members, Donnellan threw in the towel, saying the government had been “unable to identify a financially viable alternative” for continued use of the space. In 2007, the county government agreed to provide additional density for a project elsewhere in Rosslyn in exchange for a free 10-year lease on the ex-Newseum space. “Free” in terms of no rent, but the county government was responsible for operating costs. In 2009, that agreement was amended, giving the county government the space for 15 years without charge, but removing a requirement that – should the county decide to end the lease – the developer would be required to pay the county a prorated share of the $7.7 million value of the extra density that had been provided.
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system’s “Arlington Reads” speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has gone global. Residents of at least 129 counties have tuned in to watch the Nigerian-born author discuss her work during a May presentation at Central Library – and 60 percent of those watching come from outside the U.S. Following the U.S., the top 10 countries where the video was viewed are the United Kingdom, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, India and Brazil. The next 10 were Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ghana, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Jamaica, Malaysia and Spain. The hour-long presentation, recorded by the county government’s television arm, had attracted almost 4,700 views as of June 17, said library spokesman Peter Golkin. While that is shy of the 49,000 views (and counting) recorded for Tim O’Brien, who in 2011 spoke on his Vietnam-era literature “The Things They Carried,” O’Brien had a four-year head start. Videos are available for viewing on the Web site at http://library.arlingtonva.us. ‘OAR’ BENEFACTORS LAUDED AT LUNCHEON: Michael Landrum, owner of Ray’s
the Steaks, hosted a special invitation-only luncheon June 1 to recognize and thank the 40 table captains and sponsors of the annual OAR (Offender Aid and Restoration) Second Chance Fundraising Breakfast, held in April. Landrum told the group that he has hired former offenders in his restaurants from the beginning. “We have paid to put up those jail walls, and we owe it to our community to support those who are exiting those walls,” he said. Lee, a former OAR client, shared his story about being incarcerated for 18 years and receiving OAR assistance upon his re-
lease. He said that OAR became like family to him during his time of transition back to the community. He told the group that thanks to OAR he is now employed and just moved into his own space. “I would like to tell everyone about how much OAR is doing for folks like me coming home with nothing and no hope,” he said. Elizabeth Jones, OAR’s chief operating officer, expressed her appreciation for all of the hard work everyone did to bring 535 people to the breakfast. Sponsors of the breakfast that were recognized at the luncheon included Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, PSAV Audio Visuals, Segue Technologies, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Pitt Sure Video Producer and an anonymous contributor. CHANGES ARRIVE FOR ‘55+ PASS’: The
Arlington County government’s Department of Parks and Recreation is changing its 55+ Pass in response to public input. Officials said that while most 55+ Pass members have not chosen to access the fitness option that was offered, those who did were seeking a wider selection of sites and hours. “Instead of raising the rates for all, we’ve combined the Senior Adult Fitness membership with the 55+ Pass to create the new 55+ Gold Pass,” officials said in announcing the changes. Starting July 1, county seniors will have two options to select: • The basic 55+ Pass includes access to programs for seniors as well as the bimonthly “55+ Guide,” but no access to county fitness facilities. The cost is $20 a year for county residents, $30 for county households, $45/$65 for those living outside the county. • The 55+ Gold Pass includes the amenities of the basic pass, plus access to all the fitness equipment when county government’s fitness facilities are open. The cost is $60 for county residents, $90 for county households, $90/$135 for those living outside the county. Those with existing Senior Adult Fitness membership will see their membership prorated and a credit placed on accounts, county officials said.
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Arlington County government will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Long Bridge Park in Crystal City. The event will feature live music, sports and games for all ages, a “food-truck rally” and arts-and-crafts vendors, as well as provide a prime viewing area for the fireworks over the National Mall. Parking will be extremely limited around the park; free shuttles will run from the Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations. Alcohol and fireworks are not permitted anywhere at the park, and spiked items (such as umbrellas, chairs and high-heeled shoes) are not permitted on synthetic-turf fields. For information about the celebration, see the Web site at http://parks.arlingtonva. us/july-4th. AHC’s WEBDALE GARNERS LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Walter Web-
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tion of Arlington Thrive (formerly Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs). The highlight of the anniversary celebration will be an event slated for Nov. 18 at Army Navy Country Club. Invitations will be available in early September. Arlington Thrive provides support for those facing short-term economic challenges, from housing to utilities. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonthrive.org.
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have named the following local residents to advisory boards and commissions: Martha Wilson has been appointed to the Arlington Commission on Long-TermCare Residences. Leo Sarli has been reappointed to the Commission for the Arts, and Janet Kopenhaver has been designated chair. Capt. Jay Ternent, Atima Omara and Leslie Gosling have been appointed to the Community Services Board, and James Mack has been designated chair. Jennifer Bodie, Gillian Burgess, Jessical Olsen and David Kinney have been appointed to the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission, Tenley Peterson has been designated chair and Paul Holland has been designated vice chair. David Husband and William Lang have been appointed and Anita Nolen has been reappointed to the Information Technology Advisory Commission. A. Thomas Crawley and Cynthia Krech have been appointed and Caroline Haynes, Alonzie Scott and Connor Marshall have been reappointed to the Park and Recreation Commission. Kevin Sweeney has been designated chair of the Neighborhood Complete Streets Committee. Christopher Slatt has been designated chair of the Transportation Commission. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR ‘I CAN BIKE’ EFFORT: The Arlington Department of
Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to support its “iCan Bike” camp, to be held July 27-31 at Kenmore Middle School. The weeklong program aims to assist individuals (ages 8 and older) with disabilities learn how to ride a bicycle independently. Volunteers serve as spotters, running alongside the riders to provide physical and emotional support. Interested volunteers – age 16 to adult – can e-mail trinfo@arlingtonva.us for additional information. The Sun Gazette welcomes your news of community interest. We’ll spread the word across Arlington!
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dale, who has served as CEO of AHC Inc. since 1999 and has been active in housing issues for 50 years, has been awarded the President’s Choice Award from the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND). The award honors lifetime achievement in the affordable-housing industry. The award was announced during HAND’s annual meeting, which brought together more than 1,000 affordable-housing professionals and advocates from the Washington metropolitan area. “Walter has been a true and long-standing supporter of our organization and our cause,” said Michelle Krocker, executive director of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance. “His well-regarded leadership and support for affordable housing have made a lasting impact on housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income families throughout Northern Virginia.” Webdale was just 22 when he and his brother, with capital borrowed from their grandmother, purchased and redeveloped an old stone barn into three townhouses in western New York. A few years, later he landed his first housing job when he was named director of urban renewal and director of the housing authority in Batavia, N.Y. In 1974, Webdale moved his young family to Reston, where he became the first director of the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, a position he held until 1999. During his tenure, the agency won national recognition as a leader and innovator in affordable housing. Under his 16-year leadership, AHC has more than quadrupled its multifamily housing portfolio, from 1,600 units at 13 properties in 1999 to more than 6,500 units at 50 properties today. The organization also expanded its footprint from Arlington into Maryland, established its own property-management company, and significantly increased its resident-services and community-outreach programs.
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School Board Getting an Early Jump on 2015-16 Year The first time, in 2012, did not come without controversy. The 2011-12 School Board chairman, Abby Raphael, had privately sounded out her colleagues about having a second consecutive year at the helm, something that is rare but not unheard of. Supporters of Violand-Sanchez mounted a public effort to get their choice the job. Violand-Sanchez succeeded, although the public politicking for it led colleague Sally Baird to abstain on the vote for chairman and criticize “the politics of division” in the community. For pure entertainment value, however, nothing could top the 2007 wrangling over the chairmanship. The four Democrats on the School Board split 2-2 on giving Ed Fendley the job for the school year. Democrats Frank
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Classes are barely out for summer, but the Arlington School Board already is thinking about the SCHOOL 2015-16 school year. members BOARD holdBoard their first meetNOTES ing of the new fiscal year bright and early at 9 a.m. on July 1. Among first orders of business in July will be selection of leadership for the coming year. Tradition suggests, but does not require, that current vice chairman Emma ViolandSanchez succeed James Lander as chair of the board for the coming year. If so, it will be the second time at the helm for ViolandSanchez since her election in 2008.
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Wilson and Libby Garvey threw their support to Republican Dave Foster, who served for half a year until ending his eight years on the board. The job then went to Fendley. Unlike School Board members, who update their leadership with the start of each fiscal year, the County Board selects its leadership on a calendar-year basis. The 2016 leadership decision could be interesting – current vice chairman Walter Tejada, who logically would move up to chairman next year, is not seeking reelection. Garvey, who in 2012 won a seat on the County Board, is likely to seek the chairmanship, but may need the support of Democrats still irked by her support for independent John Vihstadt in two County Board races in 2014. The retirements of Tejada and chair-
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man Mary Hynes will bring two new board members to the dais in 2016. Democrats Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey and independents Michael McMenamin and Audrey Clement are on the ballot. Graduations Go Forward Without Streaming: Members of Arlington’s Class of 2015 will have their memories, but they won’t be able to revisit them online. County school officials this year discontinued the two-year-old practice of streaming graduation ceremonies online and preserving them on the school system’s Web site. Spokesman Frank Bellavia said the filming fell victim to budget cuts. The practice of streaming the ceremonies of Washington-Lee, Wakefield and Yorktown high schools began in 2013 as an opportunity to let those who could not be at the commencements participate electronically. More than 1,000 people – from across the globe – tuned in each time. Proposal to Make Stratford Site Historic Moves One Step Ahead: School Board members will have to decide in coming months whether to support a proposal giving historic status (and protections) to what had been Stratford Junior High School. The county government’s Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) on June 17 voted unanimously to recommend turning the school compound, located on Vacation Lane, into a local historic district. The mid-20th-century school may have limited architectural significance, but it did play a significant role in local history: In February 1959, Stratford Junior High School was the first Arlington public school (and one of the first two in Virginia) integrated under court order when four black students began attending classes at what previously had been an all-white middle school. In more recent years, the Stratford site has housed the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program. Woodlawn students will be moving to a new building in western Rosslyn at the start of the 2019-20 school year, with the Stratford building turned back into its original use as a neighborhood school. Historic designation provides protections for the exterior of buildings, and mandates HALRB oversight of projects like the proposed expansion of the building. Whether School Board members opt to go along with the historic-designation proposal remains to be seen. School officials earlier this year strenuously, and ultimately successfully, worked to fend off a similar HALRB proposal to designate part of the Wilson School building in Rosslyn as an historic district. School leaders plan to raze that building to make way for redevelopment, including the new home for H-B Woodlawn. The County Board has the final say on designation of historic sites. In the past – including with the Wilson School – board members have been disinclined to act on proposals if the property owner does not want historic designation and the restrictions that come with it. Winter, spring, summer or fall – the Sun Gazette has you covered in every season with news of Arlington. No other local news outlet has the breadth and depth of overall coverage.
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Facts for buyers Address: 3316 North George Mason Drive, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,439,900 by David Lloyd, Weichert, Realtors (703) 593-3204. Schools: Jamestown Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
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As America’s home builders celebrate National Home-ownership Month in June, lower interest rates and home prices are boosting housing affordability across the country. According to the latest NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index, 66.5 percent of new and existing homes sold between January and the end of March were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $65,800. “Now is a great time for consumers to buy homes,” said NAHB chairman Tom Woods, a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo. “Both first-time and move-up buyers can take advantage of these favorable market conditions and start building their American Dream.” The national median home price declined from $215,000 in the fourth quarter to $210,000 in the first quarter. Meanwhile, average mortgage interest fell from 4.29 percent to 4.03 percent in the same period. First-time home buyers also can find help qualifying for a mortgage with low-down-payment programs offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that are geared primarily toward the first-time home buyer market. These lenders now offer mortgages with 3-percent down payments, allowing more creditworthy borrowers who lack the funds for a large down payment to obtain a home mortgage. As housing affordability continues to improve, more consumers can discover the benefits of home ownership, including the fact that it is a primary source of net worth for many Americans, and is an important step in accumulating personal financial assets over the long term. The financial benefits of homownership begin in the first year for most home owners, through the ability to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes paid off their taxable income. This can result in savings of thousands of dollars every year, especially in the early years of the mortgage when interest makes up the largest portion of the monthly payment. In addition to the financial benefits to families, home ownership also strengthens communities. Home building increases the property tax base that supports local schools and communities. “Homeownership builds stronger communities, provides a solid foundation for family and personal achievement and improves the quality of life for millions of people,” said Woods.
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Our quest for the best in local real estate this week takes us to the soughtafter Stratford Hills community of 22207, where a stunning renovation and seamless expansion of a classic property along North George Mason Drive – between Williamsburg Boulevard and Little Falls Road – awaits our inspection. Lush greenery is the highlight of the 10,550-square-foot lot, with sumptuous grass and Craftsman architectural stylings celebrating curb appeal on the outside. Inside, there is creative traffic flow, good use of space and elegance across three levels that total more than 4,500 square feet of living space. The property, which goes on the market July 9, will be listed at $1,439,900 by David Lloyd of Weichert, Realtors. An open house is slated for Sunday, July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. After a greeting on the covered porch, we are ushered inside and, to our immediate left, we find the first showstopper of the tour – a large, open living room with fireplace and flanking shelving, the perfect spot both for entertaining in style and enjoying a high-quality daily life. The formal dining room also is amply proportioned, and sits toward the rear of the home with access to the grand patio and rear yard behind.
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Police Beat AGGRAVATED MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n A On June 23 between 5:10 and 6:10 p.m., a man described by police as intoxicated assaulted his wife and mother, police said. According to police, the victim sustained significant facial injuries, losing several teeth. The suspect – 31-year-old Tumenjargal Batjargal of Arlington – was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding, two counts of strangulation, two counts of abduction, assault-and-battery and prevention of calling 911. He was held without bond.’
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ROBBERY: n On June 21 at 2:30 a.m., a man described by police as intoxicated was assaulted in the 900 block of South Buchanan Street by three male suspects he had met earlier in the evening. The suspects stole the victim’s wallet and fled on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. n On June 26 at 6 p.m., a man allegedly was robbed at gunpoint in the 2500 block of South Kenmore Street. The victim told police that one suspect fired four shots in his direction, but the information could not be verified. INDECENT EXPOSURE: n On June 19 at 12:50 p.m., a woman exposed herself to a uniformed officer in a park in the 2400 block of South Kenmore Street, police said. The suspect – 50-year-old Delia Jones of Arlington – was issued a summons for indecent exposure. BURGLARY: n On June 7 between 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., a home in the 2500 block of 11th Street North was burglarized. Cash was taken. n Sometime between June 8 at 5 p.m. and June 9 at 7:15 a.m., an office suite in the 1000 block of North Glebe Road was burglarized. Cash and a lockbox were taken. n On June 9 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., a home in the 1100 block of North Randolph Street was burglarized. Hand
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5100 block of 8th Road South. n Sometime between June 20 at noon and June 21 at 10:37 a.m., a home in the 1900 block of North Upton Street was burglarized. Numerous items were taken. n On June 22 between 6 and 10:50 p.m., a home in the 400 block of North Thomas Street was burglarized. A laptop computer and television were taken. n Sometime between June 24 at 9:40 p.m. and June 25 at 10 a.m., a business in the 300 block of North Glebe Road was burglarized. Numerous items were taken. WINNER, FINALISTS TAPPED IN ‘CHIEF FOR A DAY’ COMPETITION: n Molly Kaufman of Jamestown Elementary School was selected as “chief for a day” in the annual competition sponsored by the Arlington County Police Department. The department recently held a pizza party for the 11 fifth-grade finalists in the competition. Finalist included Ellen McNamee, Nottingham Elementary School; Evan Brown, Glebe Elementary School; Micki Birnett, Barrett Elementary School; MeiLi Haan, Patrick Henry Elementary School; Ronnie Ferrufino, Carlin Springs Elementary School; Eleanor Weber, Campbell Elementary School; Shea-jeneau Pasha, Arlington Traditional School; Erick Lopez, Claremont Elementary Immersion School; Anna Rupert, Taylor Elementary School; and Kathleen Ulanday, Barcroft Elementary School.
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n Amy Heisler of Arlington earned a master of science in family nurse practitioner during recent commencement exercises at the College of St. Scholastica. n Aubrey Metcalfe of Arlington earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in painting during recent commencement exercises at Savannah College of Art and Design. n Brian Bidstrup of Arlington earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology during recent commencement exercises at Union College. n Trevor Newton of Arlington, a graduate of Washington-Lee High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in international political economy, and Matthew Zia of Arlington, a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science during recent commencement exercises at Colorado College. n Mark Mainardi Jr. of Arlington, a 2011 graduate of Yorktown High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science, magna cum laude, during recent commencement exercises at Virginia Tech, where he was inducted into the institution’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. n Joseph McGeary of Arlington earned an associate of science degree in general studies during recent commencement exercises at Northern Virginia Community Col-
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Program, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Colby College.
n Brian Lewis of Arlington has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Clemson University.
n Mia Blackman of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of New Jersey,
n Kyra Klontz of Arlington has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Miami University.
n Erin Roddy of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Miami University.
Kathryn Atkins, Sara Brigagliano, John Garvey, Arianne McArdle and Collin Stuart of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Wake Forest University.
Joseph Crawford of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Wittenberg University.
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n Emily Praktish of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Samford University. n Elizabeth Caltagirone of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Hartford.
Alana Suter of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Vanderbilt University. n
n Alexandra Puletti of Arlington earned faculty honors for the spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. n Haley Olyenik, the daughter of Ronald and Nancie Oleynik of Arlington and a graduate of H-B Woodlawn Secondary
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n Joseph Breslin of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Scranton. n Reilly Burlingame, Olivia Layman, Hannah Madison, Sarah Sondheim, Jacob Vernau and John Walten of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Clemson University. n Cassandra Ford and Aliya Rakhmetova of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Merrimack College. n The Arlington School Administrators (ASA) has awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. Three scholarships were provided by the Arlington School Administrators Associates (ASAA) retiree group, and six were provided from the general ASA group.
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A unique aspect about the ongoing Fairfax 2015 World Police & Fire Games aren’t the many traditional sports like baseball, basketball, swimming, soccer, track & field and golf.
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The second weekend of action in the Northern Virginia Swimming League saw the SWIMMING season Overlee Flying Fish in Division 1 and the Arlington Forest Tigers in Division 8 improve to 2-0 in June 27 meets. In other meets that day, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts fell to 0-2 in Division 2 and the Dominion Hill Warriors (1-1) lost in Division 8. For Overlee in its 314-106 home win over the Hamlet Green Feet, the team won 10 of 12 relays. Double race winners were Ryan Baker, Suzanne Dolan, Michayla Eisenberg, Audrey Hartel, Kayle Park, Billy Weber and Tommy Weber. Single winners were Kate Bailey, Jonathan Day, Will Hart, Lauren Hartel, Paul Kinsella, Alexis Lee, Michaela Morrison, Ashley Park, Mary Kate Reicherter, Ellie Ridgeway, Sophie Yoder, Ryan York and Aida Young. The 314 points were the most scored by any NVSL team in the second week of action. For Arlington Forest in its 231-189 home victory over Waynewood, the Tigers won 25 of the 40 individual events Continued from Page 17
Top: Overlee’s Lindsey Bowers swims the girls age 13-14 butterfly during a June 27 meet against the Hamlet Green Feet from McLean in NVSL Division 1 action. Above: Overlee’s Mathew Bailey PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT swims during the boys 8-under freestyle relay race in the same meet.
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Yorktown High School senior Kelly Hart finished her high school career with a third-place finish in the Emerging Elite -meTRACK & FIELD 8ter0 0race in Greensboro, N.C. Hart was participating in the New Balance National competition. Her time was a personal best 2:12.84. The winning time was 2:08.61 Hart, who will run cross country and track in college at Notre Dame, placed second in her heat behind the girl who ran the 24th fastest 800 meter high school time in 2015. Hart also ran in a 4x800 relay with fellow Yorktown teammates Sophie Banchoff, Emma Tayloe and her sister
Bridget Hart. The relay finished 32nd out of 51 teams in 9:50.52. Kelly Hart and Tayloe arrived in Greensboro in the middle of the night after graduation the day before and had just four hours sleep prior to race day. In both 2014 and 2015 Hart finished third in the state indoor championships at 1,000 meters. She was the 2014 indoor regional champ in the 1,000. Hart won the outdoor conference championship in the 800 this past spring. During the 2014 season, Hart won the indoor mile in 5:01 at the Virginia Meet of Champions. This June, Hart received the Sportsmanship award in girls track and field from the Better Sports Club of Arlington at its annual banquet.
Yorktown’s Kelly Hart was third in the 800-meters at a national meet. PHOTO BY TIM HART
The most interesting are the many unique and less-familiar sports, such as dragon-boat racing, Toughest Competitor Alive, Ultimate Firefighter, firefighter stair race, police action pistol and police pistol combat. Stair race? What is a stair race? Firefighters in full gear, which adds up to 50 pounds, raced up a stairwell of a building with a minimum of 26 floors. The event was June 27 at Tysons Tower and was quite interesting to watch. Another event of such interest is the Ultimate Firefighter, Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 3 at Springfield Town Center. Wearing full gear, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks. They include climbing a five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing life-sized victims. They race against themselves, opponents and a clock. There are many other unique events, like tug of war, wrist wrestling and darts. A list of all of the events, venues and times can be found on the Games’ Web site at www.fairfax2015.com. The Games began June 26 and last until July 5. Venues for the sports are scattered throughout Northern Virginia, with many at George Mason University and local high schools. Admission is free to all spectators. When attending, one thing that is immediately noticeable is that the competition is extremely intense and very real. These aren’t casual beer-league or weekend picnic events. The sportsmanship has been toprate, as would be expected. Make no mistake: With gold, silver and bronze medals on the line, and athletes competing for the pride of their countries and states, in addition to their local police and fire departments, they have been training for weeks and they play hard. The athletes want to win, perform well and at the highest level.
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ARLINGTON BARCA RED WINS STATE CUP IN BOYS SOCCER: Culminating a season in which the under-12
Barca Red boys team of the Arlington Soccer Association won the Capitol Tournament and wrapped up a Club Champions League undefeated championship season in the late spring, the squad won the recent Virginia State Cup title. Barca Red was 6-0-1 in the state cup tournament, defeating Lee-Mount Vernon, 4-2, in the semifinals then the Chantilly Knights, 4-1, in the finals. The team’s other wins were 3-0 over F.C. Virginia, 8-2 against Chesterfield United, 5-2 over Beach F.C. and 4-2 against Loudoun. The Barca Red players are Nelsar Castillo, Jorge Dickens, Jeremy Garay, Jackson Harms, Teddy Hutman, Gibson Lusk, T.J. McDermott, Luke Newell, Jack Sasaki, Denny Southard, Alexander Wall and Toby Zimmerman. The team was coached by Justin Joswick and German Peri. The Barca Red now advance to the Region 1 Championships in West Virginia later this summer. ARLINGTON STORM WIN BASEBALL TOURNAMENT:
The Arlington Babe Ruth 10-under Storm all-star baseball team won the annual UMAC School’s Out Tournament championship recently. The Storm defeated the host and 2014 Maryland state champion UMAC for the second consecutive year. The players for the Storm were Andrew Burd, Mateo Cardinale, Tommy Devens, J.J. Foti, Jaden Groome, Ben Jones, Trevor McAndrews, James McIntyre, Gabriel Miller, Ryan Powers, Chase Rubin and Hans Erik Sandberg. Coaches were Chris Cardinale, John Foti, Shanan Knox and Roland McAndrews. ARLINGTON 15-UNDER BABE RUTH ALL-STARS FINISH 2-0: The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 15-under All-
Stars finished 2-0 in a baseball tournament in Fredericksburg recently. Arlington defeated the Stafford Heat and Southern Maryland Bulldogs. Aidan Hessler and Michael Lowen
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The Arlington Barca Red won the recent state cup soccer title.
pitched shutouts. Arlington manager Mike Krulfeld said the defense in both games was strong. The games were a tuneup for the upcoming District 13 Babe Ruth Tournament, in which the Arlington 15s are the two-time defending champions and an eighttime winner of the competition under Krulfeld. The three-team district tournament begins for Arlington on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at Yorktown High School against Vienna. The winner plays Springfield in the second round on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Yorktown. The other Arlington All-Stars are David Baron, Andrew Simmons, Thomas Fortier, Ryan Edelstein, Jack Matechek, Colton Poythress, Jaime Segui, Vincent McGean, Jacob Ruge, Will Stengle, John Merlene and Dylan Anderson. MARYMOUNT PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO DIVISION III ADVISORY GROUP: Marymount University president
Matthew D. Shank has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Chancellors/Presidents Advisory Group. Shank will advise and provide input to the 15-member Division III Presidents Council and facilitate communication from the council to the other presidents in the Capital Athletic Conference. His appointment runs through January 2017.
Shank has a strong background in sports. He pitched for the varsity baseball team at the University of Wyoming and is the author of the book, Sports Marketing: A Strategic Perspective. MARYMOUNT TO HOST VOLLEYBALL CLINICS: Mary-
mount University head women’s volleyball coach, Beth Ann Wilson, will be holding a volleyball coaches’ clinic on Wednesday, July 8 from 7to 10 p.m. in Marymount’s Verizon Center. The clinic is geared toward the beginnning coach who may work with physical education classes, youth leagues or middle/high school programs. The clinic (and parking) is free, though donations to the Marymount women’s volleyball program are appreciated. Those who plan to attend should e-mail Wilson at ewilson@marymount.edu. Wilson is Marymount’s longtime coach. ARLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER NEWS: Ar-
lington Youth Football & Cheer Club is looking for coaches for its football and cheer program. Contact the commissioner at commissioner@aflva.com. Registration for the program opens in April. Register at www. aflva.com. ARLINGTON SENIOR GOLF: The Arlington Senior Golf
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Overlee’s Audrey Hartel swims the girls breaststroke leg of the age 9-10 medley relay during the team’s June 27 home meet against McLean’s Hamlet Green Feet. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT n Arlington’s Fort Myer Squids (0-2) started the 2015 Colonial Swimming League season with losses to the Ashburn Village Aqua Jets and the Cascades Rapids in Red Division meets. Claire Mowery set three team 9-10 records against Ashburn Village. Cyrus Beauvais and Caroline Ousley Naseman also set records. Combined triple winners were Cyrus Beauvais, Claire Mowery, Jack Mowery, Nora Sherman and Jack St. Pierre. Double winners were Claire Mowery, Ana Beauvais, Mariah Bowman, Caroline
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Schools & Military Continued from Page 15 Nottingham Elementary and will graduate from Yorktown High School with an advanced-studies diploma. Meadows will attend the University of Virginia to study nursing. – Andrew Paredes, who attended Tuckahoe Elementary, Swanson Middle School and is graduating from Yorktown High School with an advanced-studies diploma. He plans to study engineering at Florida Atlantic University. – Nancy Rosas Uria, who attended Swanson Middle School, Yorktown High School and is graduating from Langston High School Continuation Program with an advancedstudies diploma. She will attend Northern Virginia Community College, followed by American University for international relations and women’s studies.
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– Trang “Vicky” Vo, who attended Carlin Springs Elementary, Kenmore Middle School and is graduating from Washington-Lee High School with an advanced-studies diploma. Vo plans to study chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. Northern Virginia Community College has been named a Top Veteran-Friendly School for 2015 by U.S. Veterans Magazine for the fifth consecutive year. As an active member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, the college’s Office of Military Services has assisted active-duty service members, veterans and family members to achieve their education and career goals. Takesha McMiller, acting director of Military Services, said an increase in military student enrollment is a true testament of NVCC’s strong commitment to veteran suc-
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have proved “a year of big changes and big news in Arlington,” Chamber president Kate Roche said. Hynes agreed, noting that “there’s no question these have been interesting times,” invoking a famous Chinese saying that often is more curse than blessing. (Hynes noted that, in Chinese, the characters for “opportunity” and “chaos” are identical.) Hynes, who has served as board chairman twice during an eight-year tenure that will end in December, said that while the current situation may be significantly different from
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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. July 2, 1937: n A commission appointed by Judge Walter McCarthy has recommended no change in the county’s voting precincts. n A local man convicted on 26 counts of burglary and one count of grand larceny was sentenced to 135 years in the state penitentiary by Judge Walter McCarthy. n A record enrollment of more than 700 youngsters has been reported in vacation Bible schools in Arlington churches. n Ballston is 7-2 in the Old Dominion Night Baseball League. July 2, 1950: n Polio season has returned, with three deaths reported across Virginia so far. July 3, 1962: n County Manager A.L. Lundberg has retired, effective Saturday. n Some rain is expected for Independence Day. n The Northern Virginia Swimming League opens its season Saturday with 34 teams and 3,000 swimmers. n Eleanor Sheppard has become the first female mayor in Richmond’s 180year history. July 3, 1969: n Preston Caruthers has been chosen as chairman of the School Board. n The new requirement for color photos on Virginia driver’s licenses has caused long lines at local DMVs. n VEPCO plans to construct a 0.6acre mini-park in Aurora Highlands. July 3, 1976: n The forecast for the big bicentennial bash in the nation’s capital is sunny with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s, with little chance of rain. n County Board members plan to sue Gov. Godwin for killing a $10 million state appropriation for the Metro system. n Arlington police, irked at the slow pace of union negotiations, have embarked on a ticketing blitz. n The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating the death penalty in Louisiana and North Carolina is expected to have a similar effect in Virginia. July 2, 1986: n Dorothy Stambaugh and Frank Wilson have been elected chairman and vice chairman of the School Board.
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55+ News SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Arlington County government
senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Most other government offices also will be closed. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR SENIOR OLYMPICS: Registration opened
Wednesday, July 1 for the 2015 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, to be held Sept. 12-23 at venues across Northern Virginia. The $12 registration fee covers multiple events. For information, call (703) 228-4721 or see the Web site at www.nvso.us.
TRAVELERS TO EXPLORE GARDENS:
Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania on Monday, July 6. The cost is $32. For information, call (703) 228-4748. INSTRUCTION IN BALLROOM DANCING OFFERED: Ballroom-dancing lessons
begin on Monday, July 6 at 6:45 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. No experience or partner is needed. For information, call (703) 228-0955. CURRENT-EVENTS ROUNDTABLERS TO MEET: The current-events roundtable at
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A discussion related to creation of butterfly gardens and unique plant markers will be held on Tuesdays, July 7 and 14, at 11:15 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555. WORKSHOP LOOKS AT RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS: Understanding retirement
accounts and estate planning will be discussed on Wednesday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. FORUM FOCUSES ON HEARING LOSS:
Coping with hearing loss will be discussed on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. The event also will feature appointments for hearing tests. For information, call (703) 228-4403.
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