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Affordable-Housing Plan ‘In the Home Stretch’ County Board Set to Take Up Controversial Proprosal When It Returns on Sept. 19 SCOTT McCAFFREY
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Washington-Lee High School quarterback Henry Casey evades a Westfield High School defender as the Generals opened their 2015 season with a 3010 home loss to the Westfield Bulldogs. Casey, a wide receiver, has been pressed into service as QB after starter Ceneca Espinoza was sidelined by an off-season knee injury. See full coverage on Page 24. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
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They may spend a good while talking it out, but County Board members are likely to give the seal of approval to the controversial Affordable Housing Master Plan proposal when it comes before them Sept. 19. “I think we are on a good path . . . to get this thing adopted,” said County Board Chairman Mary Hynes, who supports the proposal laid before elected officials after a three-year community process. “We are in the home stretch,” Hynes told members of the Arlington County Democratic Committee on Sept. 2. Consideration of the proposal is first on the agenda (after consent items) as the County Board returns from a two-month recess, and should be taken up shortly after 9 a.m. Public testimony will be taken before board discussion and, likely, a vote. Simply approving the plan is more a procedural step; the heavy lifting, which will include changes in county ordinances and perhaps requests made to the General Assembly for changes in state law, will follow. And that could be the hard part, Hynes acknowledged. “We don’t have the tools that would let us achieve our goals,” she said. Those goals include more than doubling the existing number of housing units available to households earning less than 60 percent of the area’s median income, which currently works out to $45,900 for a single person and $65,520 for a family of four. There currently are about 10,500 such units available in Arlington; the plan aims to raise that to nearly 23,000 by 2040. If that milestone could be achieved, county officials expect that about 18 percent of housContinued on Page 18
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25 Members of Latest Class Represent Participants From Private and Non-Profit Sectors, Government Leadership Arlington on Aug. 29 welcomed its newest class of the Young Professionals Program, whose 25 members gathered for a day-long retreat. The participants were selected to participate in the program’s eighth session, and are joining more than 1,000 Leadership Arlington participants and alumni representing more than 600 organizations. “Our program provides a launchpad for up-and-coming young leaders to expand their leadership footprint regionally,” said Liz Nohra, Leadership Arlington’s chief operating officer. “We provide training on essential skills necessary for both professional and personal leadership while also connecting them with other leaders in their peer group, as well as established leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. It’s our hope that this program results in retention of young leaders in our region who will mold the future of our community.” Over the next four months, participants in the Young Professionals Program will focus on civic and philanthropic awareness to promote a deeper level of community engagement throughout the metro region. They also will receive leadership-skills training. The local region “is filled with a large population of young professionals,” noted Leadership Arlington CEO Betsy Frantz. “They have the talent – we help them tap
into that talent, build upon it and develop additional skills and resources to become agents of change,” Frantz said. The program is sponsored by Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Marymount University and Fred Schnider Investment Group. Members of the new class, and organizations they represent, include Tatiana Delgado, Healthcare Distribution Management Association; Ariana Flores, BB&T; Michael Hawald, Marymount University; Alex Held, Arlington Chamber of Commerce; Amanda Herrmann, U.S. Department of Labor; Dan Howard, Communities in Schools of Northern Virginia; Robbie Humphreys, Dominion Virginia Power; Jeremiah Huston, Arlington Food Assistance Center; Rishita Jaju, Smile Wonders; Katherine Johnson, Burke & Herbert Bank. Also, Kate Keller, Arlington County Fire Department; Taylor Lawch, JBG Cos.; Heather Mills, RxAnte; Lorraine Nwaoko, Volunteers of America, Chesapeake; Gretchen Reinemeyer, Arlington County Electoral Board; Ronald Rodriguez, Accenture Federal Services; Becky Schmitt, Arlington County Department of Parks & Recreation; Emily Simmonds, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing; Carla Smith, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union; Rich Sobonya, Freedom Bank; Dan Summers, Harris Corp.; Ben-
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Q&A with Arlington Civic Federation’s New President The Arlington County Civic Federation kicked off its centennial year of 2015-16 with the organization’s annual candidate forum, held Sept. 8 at Virginia Hospital Center. The Sun Gazette recently asked new Civic Federation president Stefanie Pryor about her goals for the coming year. This is the first of two parts. Why did you opt to take on the presidency? Randy Swart, past president of Civic Federation and a member of many boards and organizations, gave me a call [in 2014]. Carla de la Pava, the Civic Federation’s vice president, was stepping down to focus on her race for Arlington County treasurer. Randy asked if I would consider the VP position, with expectation for election to presidency a year later. My life had simmered down a bit, with the Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan coming to a completion and retiring as Penrose Neighborhood Association President. Stepping into much broader county-wide view while holding a full-time (sometimes more than full-time) job can be daunting. But I always told folks to get out there and get their voice heard. I also said that getting involved helps folks to live longer – even though some of the debates feel like they could shorten life a bit. Participation in the Civic Federation helped me to be a stronger, more educated voice for Penrose residents. I decided to pay it forward. However, I also knew that Civic Federation has an amazing depth and breadth of volunteers upon whom I could rely. Where do you think the Civic Federation in recent years has been most relevant in the community, and where do you think it can stand improvement? Our committee chairs and their committees conduct fantastic, in-depth research and develop probing questions. The Revenues & Expenditures Committee presents overviews every spring for the county budget. The Planning & Zoning Committee covered many diverse topics, from accessory dwellings to zoning, including the chickens in between.
Larry Mayer’s and Martha Moore’s work with Arlington County staff on the noise ordinance was a huge step forward for practical issues, such as measuring not just from the ground but also from a higher floor. With our increasing height in the county buildings, the nuisance might be on the fourth-floor balcony in the courtyard across from you. Multi-family buildings are part of our community and need to have the protections just as single-family housing. The networks developed among the CivFed members are critical. Civic associations ebb and flow for active membership, so the CivFed can serve as a resource for options for bylaws, elections, who to call for what, where to start, what the subject entails and much more. Civic associations without strong officers and volunteers often lose a seat at the negotiating table. They find out about events when the County Board is voting, not during the sometimes years of planning meetings leading up to the final vote. The network of active citizens also helps to alert others when topics hit with a few hours’ notice. For example, I initially missed a late consent item added to a County Board meeting. Within the week, multiple active residents were notified, educated of the pros and cons, and pushed back on county staff. Additional concerns were raised, and the consent item was removed. The network of active, educated, and vocal citizens connected via CivFed worked quickly and thoroughly, instead of learning about the vote after it was cast. Keeping up with the county’s varied short-term and long-term issues, much less understanding the various nuances behind them, is difficult. As part of our 100th-anniversary events, CivFed programming will include looking at other jurisdictions and what they are doing so we can learn from others. Our Nov. 10 meeting at Virginia Hospital Center’s Hazel Auditorium should be an exciting one, as it focuses on Open Government – a concept for faster, transparent, and more responsive government via access to varied information in usable format accessible by citizens. We have preliminary
Members of the Arlington County Civic Federation’s 2015-16 executive committee. Front row: Duke Banks (vice president), Stefanie Pryor (president), Dennis Gerrity (secretary), Back row: Suzanne Sundburg, Alyssa Cowden, Lois Koontz, Terri Prell (vice chair, executive committee), Jesse Boeding (chair, executive committee). Not shown is Pat Spann (treasurer). The organization will celebrate its centennial early next year.
confirmation from the governor’s office and Sunlight Foundation regarding participation on the panel. A few more groups are working on scheduling options. Just as technology is rapidly changing because of people pushing boundaries, CivFed needs to push boundaries and views for alternative solutions and opportunities for change in our county. What engagement efforts have been undertaken to encourage a broader cross-section of the community to be active in the Civic Federation, and are additional efforts underway? When CivFed first started, radio was a novelty. Now we carry around Internet, radio, TV, phone, games and more in our pockets. The Civic Federation’s initial efforts pushed for municipal water and sewage pipes. Large-lot single-family homes that had to fit an individual well and privies are now outnumbered. Roughly three-quarters of housing is multi-family and single-family-attached, with the remainder single-fam-
ily-detached housing. As the county is changing, CivFed needs to change, as well. CivFed members are actively recruiting renters, condominium owners, Gen X and Millennials to help add additional voices to our brilliant group of dedicated volunteers. Similar to the neighborhood associations and many civic organizations, membership competes with school activities, work, social media, and the many other distractions of today. CivFed is working with Arlington Independent Media (AIM) to broadcast our programs and post via YouTube. For example, our September 2014 candidate night with all of the Virginia House of Delegates candidates can be found at www. youtube.com/watch?v=AxKhxRArmKc. Our September 2015 meeting focusing on County Board and other contested elections will be broadcast and then later posted on YouTube. We will be investigating additional livestreaming and conferencecall options to bring our programs to more people.
Arlington Government Is Putting Emphasis on Preparedness SCOTT McCAFFREY
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The Arlington County government is observing September as Emergency Preparedness Month by asking residents, “Does your family COUNTY have a plan?” The county govNOTES ernment’s Office of Emergency Management is leading an outreach effort encouraging Arlingtonians to take steps that will improve their ability to survive and recover from all types of emergencies, man-made and natural. “Hurricanes and powerful storms such as the derecho in 2012 and Superstorm Sandy in 2013 not only devastate individuals, neighborhoods and businesses, but entire communities,” officials said. “You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to
be prepared.” The theme for the national 2015 effort is “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Among steps local residents can take, county officials said, are: • Registering for up-to-the minute alerts via www.arlingtonva.us/alerts. • Tuning in to 1700 AM, the county government’s emergency broadcasting radio station, for emergency information in English and Spanish, or calling (415) 6550811 to hear it on a phone. • Making a preparedness plan for individuals, families, businesses and pets. Information on getting started can be found in English at www.arlingtonva.us/oem and in Spanish at http://emergency.arlingtonva. us/elabore-un-plan-elabore-un-plan/. • Keeping an emergency-supply kit that should include water; non-perishable food and a can opener; radio and flashlight with
extra batteries; extra eyeglasses, medications and special-needs products for babies and the elderly. Important documents should be gathered in a secure location. For a list of upcoming events related to preparedness, and for additional resources, see the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us/ oem. Courthouse Plan Comes Up for a Vote: County Board members on Sept. 19 are expected to vote on the Courthouse Sector Plan Addendum – a blandly named but key step in the anticipated revitalization of the Courthouse area. The proposal, put together by a task force, calls for moving parking off the large surface lot to underground locations, making the space available for a large public plaza. A new government/cultural center also is possible, although the availability of funding for it remains an open question. The task force worked on the plan for
two years. Board Members Shuffle Schedule Due to Holiday: Arlington County Board members return from vacation with an unusual schedule aimed at accommodating a religious holiday. Board members will hold their usual Saturday meeting on Sept. 19, but will then meet Monday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 24. The normal Tuesday meeting will not be held as it conflicts with Yom Kippur (Sept. 22-23), a holiday in the Jewish faith. Hope Halleck, clerk to the County Board, said the county government tries not to schedule meetings on major religious holidays of any faith, to help mitigate barriers to attending. The county government has moved around its meeting schedule in the past to accommodate both Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, Halleck said.
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How and why Arlington creates affordable housing
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Much of what was affordable rental housing in Arlington was built to house the military and civilian personnel supporting the WWII war effort.
Arlington’s public-private partnership model efficiently employs a modest public investment from the County’s AHIF—a revolving loan fund—to leverage other funding sources for renovation or new construction. Each AHIF* loan $1 leverages $3–4 of other investment
Those and other complexes became homes for federal and county workers, employees of government contractors and related businesses, and new immigrants.
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In turn, the community gets— • units with a long-term commitment to affordability (30–60 years) • timely repayment to AHIF to enable new loans • family, community, and workforce stability • high-quality, privately held and managed buildings (not “public housing”) Arlington’s public-private partnership model is viewed as a “best practice” across the country. The opening of Metro and the “smart growth” around it cemented Arlington’s popularity, creating increased demand for housing and driving up rents. Since 2000, Arlington has “lost” 13,500 units of onceaffordable housing—causing household disruption and loss of socioeconomic diversity. Companies considering a move to Arlington now have to think about the challenge of recruiting and retaining employees, given a shortage of housing those employees can afford. Loss of market-rate affordable* units 20,000
The Larkspur—Renovated affordable units a short walk from Courthouse Metro
The Jordan—Affordable units near Ballston Metro, with Montessori onsite
The Shell—Affordable units on the Columbia Pike bus route
Parc Rosslyn— Mixed-income building a short walk from Rosslyn Metro
Colonial Village—Affordable units among this historic North Arlington mixed-income complex
Arlington Mill Residences— Affordable units next door to community center programs
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Highs & Lows THUMBS DOWN: To any effort to rush, or ram, through the county government’s proposed Affordable Housing Master Plan this month. Yes, the plan has been in the works for several years, and yes, members of the public have had the opportunity to take a look at it. But it’s a complicated, and controversial, proposal with recommendations that could have far-reaching implications. County Board members should take their time on this, and if that means keeping the dialogue going for a month or two (or more), that’s fine. Better to do something right than simply do it quickly.
Mary Ann Moran as recipient of the Arlington Community Foundation’s 2015 William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Community Award. Moran has a long record of service to youth in the community in a wide variety of venues, perhaps most notably with the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families. The honor is well-deserved; we look forward to seeing it presented during a luncheon in November.
THUMBS UP: To the annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, which kicks off Saturday at Thomas Jefferson Community Center and runs for THUMBS UP: To the selection of the next two weeks at venues across
the region. No matter the sport or activity, no matter the caliber of any one participant, it’s great to see the local area’s still-vibrant seniors giving it their all. Some of them put those of us a generation or more younger to shame with their prowess. THUMBS UP: To the arrival, and then departure, of Labor Day. It came the latest day possible (Sept. 7) this year, and that late arrival was making us antsy and ready to get started with school, political season and what we consider to be the local area’s best time of year: autumn. We look forward to an actionpacked season of events stretching all the way to the holiday season.
New Vision Is Needed for Shirlington-Nauck Area Editor: Concrete factory, 1950s drive-up, grease-monkey shops, food bank, chainlink fences, and abandoned-looking acres. Welcome to my Arlington neighborhood: A swath of South Four Mile Run and Shirlington Road that has been neglected for too long. Disheartened by the slow progress and deteriorating conditions, my neighbors and I in the Nauck neighborhood have taken it upon ourselves to draw a master plan for redevelopment of our community. We recognize that there is a long process of deliberation ahead, but we want to jumpstart the conversation. Input to our plan from the public is welcomed. Shirlington Crescent is uniquely positioned to become an industry and arts cluster for Arlington. A community where existing industry and future talent offer mutual support to one another. A place where small, independent businesses and restaurants may flourish in a modestly scaled environment. An area where a public park may open to a water and tree-lined vista for all to enjoy. This community would embrace its nonprofit neighbors, and offer space for new housing and parking for government vehicles. This may sound idealistic, but let me walk you through a re-imagined Shirlington Crescent. First, let’s define the boundaries. Beginning at the intersection of South Four Mile Run Drive and South Walter Reed Drive, Shirlington Crescent runs along the south side of the street until it reaches the intersection at Shirlington Road. The Crescent then curves up Shirlington Road until it reaches 24th Road South.
Our goals are to embrace the diversity of our neighborhood; build and support an environment that encourages business and workforce development; protect and preserve the livability and natural resources in the area; and create an innovative and technologically advanced neighborhood. While our drawings are in the preliminary stages, let me paint for you a reinvigorated Shirlington Crescent. On South Four Mile Run Drive, a sidewalk and small businesses would front the roadway. There might be independent restaurants and coffee shops, pop-ups, artist cooperatives, business-share spaces and consultancies. To preserve costs, space and energy, we imagine these as one- or twostory buildings of green design. These businesses would run halfway down the south side of the road from the Four Mile Run Drive/Walter Reed intersection. Behind these businesses, we suggest building a combination career-and-industrial complex. A three- or four-story contemporary-style industrial building that preserves the first-floor perimeter for existing and future industries. The career complex would encompass vocational, science and technology education and training for children and adults. Buildings of lesser density, yet comparable purpose, may surround the building for a campus-like setting. Similarly, nonprofits – such as the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) – may benefit from a space co-located with food-training programs and student volunteers. The Shirlington Employment and Education Center also would integrate into this setting with available training in job and language skills. We see the opportunity for rooftop gar-
dens on the complex, whose bounty may be used for the local restaurants, food-training programs and AFAC. Behind this mixed-used complex, we imagine a walkway near the water where the community may stroll and enjoy this precious resource. This water walkway would extend to Shirlington Road. Further down Four Mile Run Drive is Jennie Dean Park. A county task force is discussing uses for the park, including ball fields, tennis courts, picnic area, amphitheater, putt-putt, playground and open space. The popular dog park would remain at the back of the park. The iconic Weenie Beenie might stay at the far end of the park, acting as a concession for park visitors. It is important to remember that the park is named for Jennie Serepta Dean, who founded the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth in 1894. We think our vision for a multi-use industrialeducational-business complex near the park is a continuation of this tribute. Turning left onto Shirlington Road, the concrete factory would remain on the right. In keeping with the traditional commercial flavor of the Crescent, warehouse-style, energy efficient, residential lofts could be built fronting the road. A portion of the lofts would be offered at more affordable rates, and a consideration of micro housing units may be explored. This sketch should provide a glimpse into our thinking for the future of the Shirlington Crescent. As our research and imaginations continue to build our revitalized community, we wanted to share our initial vision with you. Robin Stombler Arlington
Affordable Housing Needs to Be Located All Around the Community tribution of affordable-housing units for families has not been evenly assigned to all areas of the county. I expect that our leaders will be mindful and corrective of this inequity as they make difficult decisions in the weeks ahead as far as Arlington’s Affordable Housing Master Plan is concerned – remembering that the learning opportunities of thousands of children attending Arlington Public Schools can be improved when the proposed housing plan distributes affordable housing “on the same plane” throughout Arlington County. Maureen Critchley Arlington
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Editor: As a retiree and resident of the Arlington Heights neighborhood, I believe that the county government needs to adopt measures that will ensure that proposed Affordable Housing Master Plan is more equitable, with future multi-unit development in all quadrants of Arlington. I understand that along Columbia Pike, there are areas where close to 50 percent of the households with school-age children are living at or below the poverty level. Also, there are differences within the tracts when comparing overall poverty and families in poverty. Members of the Coalition of Arlingtonians for Responsible Development, of which I am one, recognize that the dis-
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Proposed Plan for Housing Likely to Benefit Everyone Editor: How ironic that an organization made up of Arlington “families of means” (as members of the group described themselves in earlier statements) protests the county government’s proposed Affordable Housing Master Plan during the month when the benefits that accrue from affordable housing are recognized. The Coalition of Arlingtonians for Responsible Development, or CARD, supports affordable housing, but only if it is distributed throughout the county, yet CARD has not sought to propose neighborhoods and sites. In its earlier statements, CARD’s expressed concern was that a school with a concentration of children from economically challenged families held their children back. A visit to a school like Randolph gives lie to the assumption that because the larger number of its students are economically disadvantaged, its students do not receive an education rich with opportunity. The proposed plan would not “expand” affordable housing. It aims to simply restore the loss of affordable housing in recent years. Enabling not only struggling families, but also young professionals, to live in the county protects our diversity and, even more, supports local businesses, a particular need as Arlington seeks to wean itself from its dependency on government contracts. The County Board should support the proposed plan. Norma Kacen Arlington
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Might the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner go forward in future years without its namesakes? POLITICAL The answer come by POTPOURRI could the end of the year, or early in 2016. The party leadership has created a working group to consider options that would include removing the names of the nation’s third and seventh presidents from the annual dinner, held in June and the biggest fundraiser of Arlington Democrats’ annual calendar. According to the party’s monthly newsletter, ACDC Voice, Arlington is not alone: Democratic groups around the nation are mulling whether to retain Jefferson and Jackson in Jefferson-Jackson Day, a party tradition that dates back 175 years. The reason: Jefferson was a slaveowner, as was Jackson, with Jackson also running afoul of modern sensibilities by having overseen the forcible expulsion of Native American tribes from some of their traditional lands. Some state Democratic organizations already had dumped the names of Jefferson and Jackson, including Missouri, which renamed its annual program in honor of native son Harry Truman. The Arlington County Democratic Committee is accepting comments on the proposal, which can be forwarded to info@ arlingtondemocrats.org, and the full story on the situation can be found in the newsletter, available at www.arlingtondemocrats.org. Republicans Pressing Case for Transparency in Referenda: The Arlington County Republican Committee hopes attendees at the upcoming Clarendon Day celebration will sign on the dotted line. The party will be circulating a petition at the festivities – to be held Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – calling on the county government to provide more transparency when sending bond referendums out to voters. “We had a lot of Arlington residents who signed the petition during the County Fair, and we look forward to getting even more support at Clarendon Day,” party officials said. The petition, whose wording was adopted by the GOP rank-and-file over the summer, calls on County Board members to separate out big-ticket items (individual projects valued at more than $25 million) as their own referendums. The request takes aim at recent countygovernment policy of bundling projects in similar categories (such as “schools,” “parks,” “transportation,” “infrastructure,” etc.) into broad-based packages that usually have something for everyone in them. That policy has led to voter approval of every bond package put before the local electorate for 36 years, but critics say it runs counter to civic participation and represents an effort to essentially cow voters into acquiescence.
Republicans point to the 2012 recreation-bond referendum, which included funding for the controversial Long Bridge Park aquatics center bundled with funds for neighborhood parks. That recreation bond scored 63-percent voter approval, a healthy number but almost 20 points lower than a referendum on school spending that shared the ballot with it. The lower pass rate suggests that, had the aquatics-center funding been in a standalone bond, it might have become the first such referendum turned down by county voters since 1979. The referendum, which eventually will be forwarded to County Board members, can be found at www.arlingtongop.org/ bond_petition. How board members will react to the petition won’t be known until the summer of 2016, when they set the bond packages for the November 2016 election and ask the Circuit Court to put them on the ballot. Arlington Democrats Zero In on Senior Voters: The Arlington County Democratic Committee is ramping up efforts to get the community’s most seasoned citizens out to vote. The party on Sept. 14 will launch a phone-bank effort, with volunteers placing calls to registered voters of the over-60 generation to remind them of the upcoming election. “The reason we call seniors is that they vote – [and] in Arlington, many of them have been good Democrats for a long time,” said Cragg Hines, who is leading the initiative. The effort will include reminding seniors that they can vote absentee by mail (starting Sept. 18). The party also will offer rides to the polls. Some longtime Arlingtonians were among those who deserted the Democrats in last year’s Arlington County Board race, opting to go with independent John Vihstadt. But with controversies like the Columbia Pike streetcar, Artisphere and “million-dollar bus stops” having simmered down, party leaders appear confident that if they can ramp up turnout, they will have little problem sweeping all 15 races on the Nov. 3 ballot. “We need everyone voting – when more people vote, Democrats win,” party chairman Kip Malinosky said. ‘Messenger Day’ Expands: “Messenger Day” has become “Messenger Week.” The Arlington County Democratic Committee, which previously had set aside a single weekend day during election season for distribution of the party’s “Messenger” campaign newspaper to front doors across the county, has opted to expand the effort to a weeklong event in order to make sure the job is fully completed. The 2015 effort will kick off Saturday, Sept. 26. As with previous years, there will be about 400 routes to cover, each one taking about 90 minutes, and the party is busy recruiting volunteer deliverers. “Messenger Week plays a crucial role in turning out the vote for all of our Democratic Party candidates,” noted the September edition of ACDC Voice, the party newsletter.
At New Elementary School, Flurry of Last-Minute Effort
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Work to equip Arlington’s new Discovery Elementary School continued up through the week before its opening. The school, which shares the campus of Williamsburg Middle School, will help PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT alleviate overcrowding at other North Arlington schools.
DEB KOLT and SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writers
Discovery Elementary School principal Erin Russo spent part of the last week before school opened giving tours of the new facility.
ademic planning . . . and it is clear that our students are stretching themselves in their academic choices as they move toward future college and career pursuits,” he said in a statement. Arlington’s average score on the college-admissions test was higher than the Virginia average of 1523 (up three points from a year before) and the national average of 1490 (down seven points). Arlington students saw scores increase on all three parts of the test, rising six points to 563 in reading, seven points to 546 in writing and 13 points to 570 in math. (There is a slight discrepancy in figures provided by the school system between the overall average score and the total of the average scores of the three component parts. A Sun Gazette inquiry on the matter was not answered by press time.). Over the past five years, average SAT scores for Arlington students have risen 18 points in reading, 16 in writing and 18 in math, county school officials said. More than two-thirds of Arlington students taking SATs reached the “benchmark” score of 1550 set by the College Board. The figure is the number seen by the national administrator of the test as the point at which students are likely to find success during their first year of college. Statewide, 45 percent of seniors taking Continued on Page 18
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The week before the opening of Arlington’s 2015-16 school year brought a lastminute push to prepare the new Discovery Elementary School for its debut. As the hours ticked down, principal Erin Russo was expressing confidence that the new school adjacent to Williamsburg Middle, built to help relieve pressure at neighboring North Arlington elementaries, would be ready for students when classes began Sept. 8. Last winter’s weather and heavy rains in the spring set back the construction timetable, and some parts of the school – notably the gym – won’t be fully prepped for use for several weeks. The week before the start of school, Russo was giving tours of the work-inprogress facility as teachers – most of them new to the county school system – were setting up rooms and unpacking supplies. Among the unique features of the school is a slide that will allow students a unique option to get from the second floor to the first (more traditional steps also will be available.) Russo told the Sun Gazette that she’ll consider opening day a success if each of the roughly 500 students has the opportunity to go down the slide at least once. The name “Discovery Elementary” was chosen in part to honor astronaut John Glenn, whose family lived in the neighborhood in 1962 when he first blasted off into space in the Friendship 7 capsule. In 1998 Glenn again went into orbit, that time aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. APS Students Post Higher SAT, ACT Scores: Arlington Public Schools’ graduating seniors saw improved average scores in all three segments of the SAT exam last year, with the county’s performance easily outstripping the state and national average. The average score of 1680 (based on a range of 600 to 2400) was up 27 points from 2014, according to figures reported by county school officials and the College Board on Sept. 3. Superintendent Patrick Murphy praised a collaborative effort among students, teachers and staff for helping lead to the increase. “In recent years, we have focused on ac-
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Arlington (MONA) sponsored 18 children in the annual back-to-school campaign of Doorways for Women and Families. Many of MONA’s 2,800 members donated items for backpacks for children ages 1 to 18. Donations included school necessities (paper, pencils, glue, crayons, binders, lunch boxes, etc.), while some backpacks also had specialized items for various age groups, like scientific calculators, umbrellas, digital watches and diapers. Each backpack was stocked with $75$100 in gift cards to Target for school clothes, totaling nearly $1,600 – with Target of Falls Church donating $200 worth. MONA also delivered additional backpacks and school supplies, which will be used to help more students as needed throughout the school year. For information on Mothers of North Arlington, see the Web site at www.monamoms.org. For information on Doorways, see the Web site at www.doorwaysva.org. ‘BRIDGE BUILDERS OF NAUCK/GREEN VALLEY’ PUBLISHED: “Bridge Builders
of Nauck/Green Valley: Past and Present” has been published by Dorrance Publishing, and is now available for purchase. The book was written by Dr. Alfred Taylor Sr., and tells stories of those who lived in the historically African-American community during the era of segregation and into modern times. The stories of those who came before and overcame obstacles “should be an inspiration to all to celebrate,” said Taylor, a longtime community leader and president emeritus of the Nauck Civic Association. The 96-page book retails for $23. For information, see the Web site at www.dorrancebookstore.com. OPENING CEREMONIES SET FOR SENIOR OLYMPICS: Opening ceremonies for
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the 2015 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. Local residents age 50 years or older from across the region will participate in the competition, which runs through Sept. 25. New events this year include nine-ball pool and cornhole. Registration has closed, but events are open to spectators. For information and a complete schedule of events, see the Web site at www.nvso.us. ENCORE LEARNING TO OFFER FALL PREVIEW: Encore Learning will host its
annual fall course preview on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Founders Hall on the Arlington campus of George Mason University, 3351 Fairfax Drive. Instructors will give five-minute briefings on upcoming courses, and there will be the chance to mingle with participants and instructors. There also will be information on clubs, special events and volunteer possibilities. For information, call (703) 228-2144 or see the Web site at www.encorelearning. net. FORUM FOCUSES ON MIXED-INCOME HOUSING: A community forum focused
Mothers of North Arlington (MONA) recently made contributions to support the back-toschool drive of Doorways for Women and Families.
on the benefits and challenges of producing mixed-income housing, sponsored by the Alliance for Housing Solutions, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arlington Cinema ’n’ Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. The free program is part of the Arlington County government’s celebration of Affordable Housing Month in September. For information, call (703) 228-3765. WAVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE WITH FESTIVAL: The Waverly
Hills Civic Association will host the Woodstock Park Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. between North Woodstock Street and North Vermont Street. The celebration is designed for all ages, with food from various cultures, ice cream, cupcakes, music, artisans, a wine tasting, pet adoption, children’s events and a raffle. BIKE TOUR TO FOCUS ON LOCAL HISTORY: The Center Hiking Club will host
an Arlington History Bike Tour on Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at 9 a.m. at the top of the escalator at the Ballston Metro station. Riders can trek from one to 23 miles, touring historic locations dating from colonial times to the early 20th century. The pace is leisurely, with no long uphill climbs. The cost is $2. For information, call Bernie Berne at (703) 243-0179, e-mail bhberne@yahoo.com or see the Web site at www.centerhikingclub.org. ART EXHIBITION LOOKS AT COLLAGE:
The Barry Gallery at Marymount University will hold an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. for “Material Differences: Collage and Assemblage,” a new exhibition. “It’s going to be a fun show,” said Judy Bass, director of the gallery. “Though [the artists] all do collage and assemblage, they’re all very different in the materials they work with, their styles and the spirit of their work.” The Barry Gallery is located in the Reinsch Library on the university’s main campus. For information on the exhibition, see the Web site at www.marymount.edu/barrygallery.
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Parishioners at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ recently went on a two-mile walk in support of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). ROCK SPRING PARISHIONERS SUPPORT A-SPAN: Parishioners at Rock Spring Con-
gregational United Church of Christ on Aug. 30 participated in a host of activities in support of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). As part of the church’s “Fifth Sunday” initiative, congregants made bagged lunches, prepared “street kits” and collected items to support A-SPAN clients moving into their own homes. Church members also spread the word through a two-mile walk from the church to Lee Highway and back, with participants holding signs supporting A-SPAN. As the name suggests, the “Fifth Sunday” effort is a day set aside to support social-service initiatives whenever there are five Sundays in a given month.
ROSSLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL SLATED FOR SATURDAY: The Rosslyn Jazz Festival re-
turns to Gateway Park in Arlington on Saturday, Sept. 12 for its 25th anniversary. The festival is sponsored by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and the Arlington County government’s Cultural Affairs Division. For information and a schedule of events, see the Web site at http://www.rosslynjazz.com/. FALL BOOK SALE ON THE HORIZON:
INTER-SERVICE CLUB COUNCIL GEARS UP FOR ANNUAL LUNCHEON: The In-
ter-Service Club Council of Arlington will hold its annual luncheon and awards presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 18. At the event, the council’s annual Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards
ENCORE LEARNING TO LOOK AT MINDFULNESS: Encore Learning’s “Meet the
Speaker” series continues on Monday, Sept. 14 with Dr. Beth Cabrera discussing “Cultivating Positive Emotions for Enhanced Well-Being” at 3 p.m. at Central Library. Cabrera will present a discussion of positive emotions and discuss mindfulness and other strategies for increasing positive emotions. The program is sponsored jointly by Encore Learning and the Arlington library system. For information, call (703) 2282144. AUTHOR, POET TO READ FROM WORKS:
Author Mike Maggio will read selections from his poetry collection “Garden of Rain” (“Le Jardin de Pluie”) and from his novel “The Wizard in the White House” on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Shirlington branch library. FORUM AIMED AT BREAST-CANCER PATIENTS WITH CHILDREN: The Can-
cer Resource Center at Virginia Hospital Center will host a program for breast-cancer patients who are parents of young and adolescent children on Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at the hospital, 1701 North George Mason Drive. The program is facilitated by a professional counselor and patient navigator. For information on this or other Cancer Resource Center programs, or to register, call (703) 558-6913.
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Virginia’s Secretary of Transportation acknowledges that not everyone will be happy with each facet of proposed changes to Interstate 66. But, in a letter to concerned legislators, Aubrey Layne says he hope critics will see the forest for the trees. “I understand that some may not support all of the components of this project, but I hope that you will agree that it will move more people through the corridor,” Layne said in an eight-page letter sent Aug. 28. “The status quo will not accomplish this important goal.” Layne was responding to an Aug. 5 letter from eight Republican General Assembly members, most representing constituents in the outer Northern Virginia suburbs, who voiced concerns about the McAuliffe administration’s plan to add peak-hour tolling to I-66 inside the Beltway by 2017 and make other changes to current travel rules on the interstate both inside and outside the Beltway. In his response, Layne pointed to studies suggesting that adding tolling could help an additional 40,000 people move through the corridor each day and “improve service on parallel arterials” in the I-66 corridor. Addressing concerns that the addition of tolling could cause drivers to bail onto neighborhood streets, Layne cited studies predicting “minimal diversion” to and “negligible impacts” on surrounding arterial roads in Arlington and Fairfax counties and the city of Falls Church, and said there was a contingency in case things do not work out that way. “Should there be unintended impacts on arterial roadways, revenues from the [highoccupancy-toll] lanes will be available to undertake improvements,” Layne wrote. In his response, Layne pressed the case that the McAuliffe administration’s proposal was the best option to deal with continuing growth. “The Northern Virginia region is going to continue to grow, and simply put, the status quo is not acceptable for the longterm economic success of the region,” he said. “These improvements will help move more people and increase travel choices for both drivers and transit users.” While lawmakers from areas in the outer suburbs, particularly Republicans, have been critical of the transportation plan, those in the inner suburbs (almost exclusively Democrats) are taking a wait-andsee approach. “We are waiting for information to come from VDOT,” said Arlington County Board Chairman Mary Hynes. State transportation officials are expected to roll out an updated proposal for public consumption later this month. Arlington officials are likely to hold a hearing on the issue in November, Hynes said. INCENTIVES OFFERED DURING ‘TRY TRANSIT WEEK’: The Virginia state gov-
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Our first profile of the 2015-16 school year celebrates grace and style – three levels of elegance, constructed in the Address: 3800 North Chesterbrook mid-1930s and fully updated, the home Road, Arlington (22207). occupies a prestigious and creative corListed at: $1,200,000 by Jane ner lot in the sought-after, picturesque Morrison, Keller Williams Realty community of Country Club Grove. (703) 405-9959. Featuring light and sunny rooms and Schools: Jamestown Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown a stunning screened porch with spectacuHigh School. lar views of the neighborhood, the home is equally impressive for daily living as it is for entertaining a holiday gathering, the stunning screened porch that was making it both versatile and engaging. touched upon earlier. The property currently is on the marThere are five or six bedrooms in toket, listed at $1,200,000 by Jane Morrison tal, depending on usage, including the of Keller Williams Realty. showstopper master suite with the aforeCurb appeal is a delight, with hints of mentioned gas fireplace, cathedral ceilwhat is to come when we begin our inte- ing and a bright and spacious dressing rior exploration. But linger first to enjoy room nearby. the well-tended grounds. All the bedrooms are amply proporHardwood flooring greets us upon en- tioned; among them is a huge lower-level try, and the formal rooms are delights. suite that opens to the side garden, which As we continue on our exploration, make would work well as an in-law suite or, if sure to count up all the warmhearted gas desired, a studio. Filled with light, the fireplaces (three in total, including one in basement provides ample storage space. the second-level master retreat). This week’s property shares a birthThe kitchen is ready to meet the needs day of sorts with the Northern Virginia and exceed the expectations of the most Sun – each made its debut in 1935. Each serious of chefs among us, with white has seen much change in the local landcabinetry and stainless appliances. scape, and each is still going strong. INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. A private deck overlooks the home’s This is a classic, updated home that is Now no matter where you are, English-style garden, complementing well worthy of consideration. you can get all your local news, INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. sports, and traffic.
Led by a strong jump in single-family production, nationwide housing starts inched up 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.206 million units in July, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. It is the highest level since October 2007. Single-family starts rose 12.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 782,000 units after an upwardly revised June reading, while multi-family production fell 17 percent to 424,000 units. “Our builders are reporting more confidence in the market, and are stepping up production of single-family homes as a result,” said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman Tom Woods, a builder from Blue Springs, Mo. “However, builders are still reporting problems accessing land and labor.” July’s drop in the more volatile multi-family side “is a return to trend after an unusually high June,” said NAHB chief economist David Crowe. “While multi-family production has fully recovered from the downturn, single-family starts are improving at a slow and sometimes intermittent rate as consumer confidence gradually rebounds,” Crowe said. “Continued job and economic growth will keep singlefamily housing moving forward.” Regionally in July, combined singleand multi-family starts rose by 20.1 percent in the Midwest and 7.7 percent in the South. The Northeast and West posted respective losses of 27.5 percent and 3.1 percent. After several months of permit gains, overall permits fell 16.3 percent in July. Single-family permits dipped 1.9 percent to a rate of 679,000, while multifamily permits dropped 31.8 percent to 440,000. All four regions posted permit losses in June. The Northeast, Midwest, South and West posted respective drops of 60.2 percent, 4.6 percent, 1.7 percent and 9.9 percent. Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 5.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 507,000 units in July, according to newly released data. Regionally, the Northeast, South and West posted respective gains of 23.1 percent, 5.8 percent and 6.7 percent. The Midwest registered a 6.9 percent decline. The inventory of new homes for sale was 218,000 units in July. This is a 5.2-month supply at the current sales pace.
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Schools Continued from Page 9 SATs reached the benchmark score, compared to just 42 percent nationally. But the success was uneven. Among Virginia students, the number of students reaching benchmark status varied significantly by racial and ethnic group: 64 percent of students who describe themselves as Asian, 55 percent of white students, 35 percent of Latino students and 16 percent of black students met or exceeded the mark, according to the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton said local school systems and the state government must work harker to ad-
dress what she termed “chronic and persistent achievement gaps.� On the rival ACT test, which saw a 26percent year-over-year increase among Arlington students taking the exams in 2015, Arlington’s average score of 25.7 (on a range of 1 to 36) was up from a year before and was well ahead of the Virginia (23.0, up from 22.6) and U.S. (21.0, unchanged) averages. Although relatively flat from 2013 to 2014, the general trend upward in ACT scores among Arlington students has been constant in years. County school officials couldn’t help but trumpet the news. “This trend is remarkable, because test scores typically decline when the number of students taking the test increases,� county officials said in a statement. The ACT exam is administered by a
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Housing Continued from Page 1 ing units would be available to low- and moderate-income residents over the next 25 years. Since the county government doesn’t own and operate any public housing, the plan calls for a mix of direct assistance to those in need, support for non-profit-housing providers and incentives for developers. Critics of the plan say there remain too many unknowns to move forward. They note that Arlington already spends 5 percent of its annual operating budget on housing, far higher than nearly every other Northern Virginia locality – even though the addition of new affordable housing in the county has fallen well short of government goals. Suzanne Sundburg, who has watched the situation evolve from a perch on the Arlington County Civic Federation’s revenues and expenditures committee, says there are a host of unanswered questions still swirling around the housing plan. Chief among them: Will adding more residents, especially those who need additional government services, leave less funding available for core services that already is stretched thin? “On average, adding residents is ‘tax negative’ because they consume more in government services than they pay in taxes,� Sundburg said. “A plan that drives population increases and leaves Arlington Public Schools and county taxpayers scrambling to deal with the consequences is not a plan in any meaningful sense of the word. Aspirational goals cannot substitute for comprehensive impact analysis and reality-based planning.� Others have voiced concern that the plan would concentrate too much low-income housing in certain areas of the county, leaving other areas untouched – which
it would make submission of SAT or ACT results optional for many incoming freshmen starting next year. Full data on test results can be found on the Virginia Department of Education Web site at www.doe.virginia.gov. APS to Offer More Information on Menu Items: Arlington Public Schools’ Food Services Office has launched a new Web site designed to make it easier to view breakfast and lunch menu options, review nutritional information, and prepay the MySchoolBucks accounts online. The Web site is http://apsva.nutrislice. com, and is also available on the APS mobile app. The sites provide information including photos of every menu item; detailed nutritional data, including carbohydrate counts; an online rating system for students and family members to provide feedback on the quality of each item; and information on potential allergens. An online filter in the upper right-hand corner of the menu page allows families to remove menu items based on the dietary restrictions of their child. Families can also sign up to receive updates on menu changes by following @apslunchrocks on Twitter. they believe is fundamentally unfair to all sides. “We see this as a matter of social justice,� said members of the steering committee of the Coalition of Arlingtonians for Responsible Development, which formed to press for wider geographic distribution of affordable housing in the county. Supporters counter that the proposal is neither revolutionary nor a budget-buster. They say something has to be done to address a situation where, in the last 15 years, housing costs have skyrocketed while family income has remained largely stagnant. “This plan is about getting us back to where we were,� Hynes said. Without doing something, the county could lose its sense of vibrancy, advocates for the housing plan believe. “Arlington’s wonderful schools, masstransit and close-in location have driven up housing costs and driven out low- and middle-income workers – both newly arrived immigrants and long-established Arlingtonians,� Leslie Mead said in a recent letter to the editor. John Vihstadt, the County Board’s newest member, said Sept. 3 that he’s not entirely sold on the plan, but thinks recent discussions among board members have moved things in the right direction. “I remain concerned about cost, density implications, and whether the blueprint goes far enough in fostering a wider distribution of affordable housing in neighborhoods across the county,� Vihstadt told the Sun Gazette. “But I’m pleased that the plan now recommends a service preference for Arlington residents, and recognizes that our residential property-tax-relief program may need adjustment to help more seniors age in place.� If the plan is adopted, county staff will be directed to develop standards for evaluating the progress meeting its goals and objectives. That evaluation program is expected to be ready by the end of 2016, county officials said.
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Nathan Eberhart last school year conducted research to find out the origins, and unique details, of the fallout shelter at McKinley Elementary School.
munity-activities storage area for things like Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, recreational sports and enrichments. You mention in your write-up that you think there is a crawl space behind a sealed-up trap door in the space at the school. Would you be interested in finding a way to open it up and see what is behind it? I would be interested in opening that door and finding out if maybe the real shelter is farther underground, or maybe the fallout shelter is bigger, or there could be a crawl space – the possibilities are endless.
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Some things are described as “gone but not forgotten.” When it comes to fallout shelters in local schools and public buildings, the correct term may be “forgotten but not gone.” Students returning to McKinley Elementary School this week, like those in some other older schools in the county, may wonder what the signage from longago, directing them to the fall-out shelters, is all about. Dating to an era when the Cold War was at its height and the possibility of nuclear conflagration was all too real, the shelters have been largely ignored in recent years. But they piqued the interest of Nathan Eberhart, a student at McKinley Elementary School, who last school year wrote an article on his school’s one-time shelter for McKinley’s student newspaper. As part of his research, Eberhart interviewed Jim Murphy of the Arlington Historical Society and Bob Smith of the county school system’s Office of Risk Management and Safety. He also had to play sleuth, since multiple renovations to the elementary school, including the addition of a gym in the 1970s, made actually determining where the fallout shelter is (or was) a bit of a mystery. If one goes to an electrical room constructed near the gym, there is a second room adjacent to it, with prints suggesting there were stairs coming from the cafeteria into the shelter, Eberhart wrote. “There is a sealed door that supposedly leads to a crawl space,” he wrote – but the area remains inaccessible, so nobody knows for sure. When first constructed, fallout shelters like the ones at local schools were designed to accommodate people for at least two weeks (enough for the initial waves of radiation from nuclear blasts to dissipate) and, in some cases, to shelter for up to a year. The Sun Gazette asked Eberhart about his research:
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What led to your curiosity about the fallout shelter at the school, and at other schools in Arlington? When I saw the sign in the hallway and my dad told me about it, I became interested and wanted to learn more. What research did you do on the subject? I spent a lot of time searching for the shelter. I also interviewed many people to find out what they knew about the fallout shelter. I went to the public library with my dad to look at aerial images.
If the fallout shelter spaces in Arlington schools could be put to a more modern use, what do you think it should be? I think that it should be used as a com-
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p.m. and Aug. 30 at 11:15 p.m., a home in the 4600 block of 28th Road South was burglarized. Entry was gained by forcing open a window. Nothing appears to have been taken. n On Aug. 28 between 2:34 and 5:04 a.m., a store in the 300 block of North Glebe Road was burglarized. Cash was taken. The suspect is described as a black male, in his 20s, 5’11” to 6’1”, 220 pounds. n Sometime between Aug. 28 at 11:45 p.m. and Aug. 29 at 9 a.m., a restaurant in the 2200 block of South Crystal Drive was burglarized. Cash was taken. n On Aug. 30 between 5:18 and 5:21 p.m., an individual forced entry into a bank in the 900 block of North Glebe Road. There were no signs that anything was taken.
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Those Other Fall Sports Also Present Excitement Football always draws the biggest attention and creates the most excitement during the fall’s high school sports season. That likely won’t change.
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Despite seeing his team lose 30-10 to the visiting Westfield Bulldogs in its seaopener, WashFOOTBALL son ington-Lee Generals’ coach Josh Shapiro was encouraged by his football team’s performance in the face of adversity. The Generals were stung by untimely injuries and attrition during the off-season and pre-season, and the bumpy ride continued into the first half of the Sept. 3 high school contest against highly-regarded Westfield, last season’s 6A North Region runner-up. With W-L starting senior quarterback Ceneca Espinoza – who played wide receiver and defensive back the past two seasons – sidelined because of an offseason knee injury, senior wide receiver Henry Casey was the emergency signal caller against Westfield. “Henry essentially learned the position at a camp in three weeks,” Shapiro said. “He stepped up when we needed it. Obviously we had to simplify things and remove some stuff from our playbook, but he played well.” Casey, however, was not able to get his Continued on Page 25
Top: Washington-Lee’s Gene Jones runs with the ball. Above: W-L’s Larry Carpenter breaks a tackle and gets away from Westfield’s Kevin Norizadeh in Sept. 3 action. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
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The 2015 women’s college volleyball campaign is underway, and the Marymount University Saints are expected to another VOLLEYBALL have strong season. The team won a single-season school-record 28 matches last fall. The 20-win season was Marymount’s third straight. The squad concluded the regular season in 2014 tied for second in the conference with Southern Virginia University with a 7-2 record. The Capital Athletic Conference released its volleyball preseason ranking, and Marymount is predicted to finish fifth in the conference this season. The Saints gathered 54 points in the ranking, placing them ahead of Southern Virginia University, a squad that tied
for second with Marymount through the regular season of the CAC last season. Returning two all-CAC selections in senior hitter Morgan McAlpin and junior hitter Emileigh Rettig, the Saints will look to battle for a chance at the program’s first conference championship. “The team is looking forward to competing this year,” Marymount coach Beth Ann Wilson said. “We are focusing on execution and effort and being good teammates. As the season goes on they look to set short-term goals once they can accomplish these actions.” The Saints’ offense also will look to utilize sophomore Margaret McAlpin and juniors Hannah Steger and Cailyn Thomas. The three add to the depth of the hitting positions.
The setter position is looking to be filled by sophomores Ashley Cabrera and Christine Tieman and freshman Caroline Hanson. The Saints look to returning senior Courtney Phung to lead the team on the defensive end. The position also brings back sophomore Emily Montgomery. Joining the two is freshman Celine Nguyen. Marymount lost its opening match to Stevenson University, 3-0, last week in three close games – 25-22, 25-19, 26-24. Rettig racked up a match-high 14 kills, followed by McAlpin and Thomas with five each. Hanson and Tieman combined for 26 assists. McAlpin led both teams in blocks with six.
There are other prep sports also regularly-covered by the Sun Gazette in the fall. Of those, becoming maybe the next most popular after football in recent years has been girls volleyball, only a couple of decades old on the publicschool level in Northern Virginia. As the individual talent and overall team play have improved, the fan interest and sizes of the crowds have swelled. Boisterous and large student sections cheering on top teams or at big rivalry games have become the norm. Those sections aren’t yet as large as at wintertime boys basketball games, but maybe some day. Gyms are packed when Arlington rivals Washington-Lee and Yorktown play. Same when Langley and Madison meet. The crowds have grown as well at home matches that involve Oakton and private-school teams Flint Hill and Bishop O’Connell. Girls volleyball has become a must-see fall sport. Other fall sports are golf, girls field hockey, cross country and, on the private-school level, girls and boys soccer and girls tennis. Spectators often complain they don’t understand some of field-hockey’s finer rules, but they appreciate games last usually just a little more than an hour and the action is constant. The caliber of high school soccer during the fall is often top-notch from the independent teams. Bishop O’Connell, Flint Hill and Potomac School are usually conference or state contenders. The Flint Hill boys got hot last fall to finish second in the state, losing by a goal in the title game to snap a 12-game unbeaten streak. Those same private schools often field strong girls tennis teams. Maybe the fall’s most interesting sport is cross country. That’s because of the unique and scenic venues where races are often run 100 percent on grass. Every cross country course is different, presenting differing challenges, some with hills, others more flat. The fall has a variety of sports.
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The Wakefield Warriors and Yorktown Patriots each suffered lopsided lossSept. 4 in their FOOTBALL esopening games of the 2015 high school football season. Wakefield fell to the visiting Broad Run Spartans of Ashburn, 40-6. Yorktown lost on the road in D.C. to Wilson, 51-22. Both teams fell behind early and never got close. Wakefield, which trailed 20-6 at halftime, was hurt when Broad Run returned a interception for a touchdown, then had a long fumble return that set up another score. The Spartans gained 329 total yards. Wakefield was led on offense by running backs Fred Bowles and Leon Young.
Bowles ran for 42 yards on nine carries and Young 41 on 16. Lucas Guajardo rushed for 34 yards. In the passing department, Tim Stroble was 6 of 18 for 105 yards and he threw two interceptions. Chris Robertson had two catches for 16 yards, Isaiah Archer had one for 43 and Xavier Taylor one for 36. Wakefield had 229 total yards and turned the ball over four times. In its loss, Yorktown had 321 yards and two turnovers. Wilson, which led 33-10 at halftime, did not turn the ball over and had 538 total yards, and returned two kickoffs for 100-yard TDs. Scoring touchdowns for Yorktown were Parker Denny and quarterback Stephen Giagola. Denny caught an eightyard scoring pass from Giagola in the first quarter, then the quarterback ran 11
Wakefield head coach Wayne Hogwood and his team will try to get on the winning track in week two. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
yards for a TD in the final period.
Generals Continued from Page 24 offense moving much against a swarming Westfield defense in the first half. The Generals struggled to establish their running and screen games, and only recorded a few first downs in the first half as Westfield surged to a 20-0 halftime lead. Shapiro asserted that the Bulldogs’ half-time lead was not reflective of his team’s play on defense. “Our defense was great tonight, but we shanked two punts early on and that spotted Westfield 14 points, since they got really good field position. A few untimely penalties when we made stops didn’t help either,” Shapiro said. Washington-Lee eventually settled into the game, mainly because of its running game. Casey got W-L on the board a few
Washington-Lee quarterback Henry Casey hands off to running back Keani Solorzano as linemen PHOTO BY DEB KOLT block during the Sept. 3 game against Westfield in Arlington.
minutes into the third quarter with a 22-
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Also for Yorktown, Mehran Roshanaei booted field goals of 33 and 38 yards and kicked two extra points. Yorktown was awarded a third-quarter safety. Giagola completed 14 of 29 passes for 176 yards. Matt Paredes had six catches for 99 yards, Drew Maddox two for 37, and Stevie Picot and Denny each had two catches. Denny was the Patriots’ leading rusher with 42 yards and eight carries. Travis Clark-Winston ran for 38 yards and Giagola for 36. In week-two action Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Yorktown hosts Wakefield in an all-county clash. The teams play every year, but Wakefield has not defeated Yorktown since the 1995 season, losing 19 straight against the Patriots. NOTE: Last season, Wakefield and Yorktown won their opening games.
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back Keani Solorzano burst out on a long run to get the Generals into the red zone for the first time in the game. Casey hit senior wide receiver Gene Jones on a 15-yard touchdown throw to end the scoring with a few minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Henry also kicked the extra point. Overall, Shapiro was pleased with his team’s performance, especially against a team of Westfield’s talent and reputation. “I’m proud of the team tonight,” Shapiro said. “We have a lot of things to work on, but we played very well in the second half against a great team. If we carry that level of play over the season, we’ll compete and be a team that opponents have to be wary of.” Washington-Lee plays its second game, also at home, on Friday night, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. against the Jefferson Colonials in a non-conference contest in Arlington.
Sports Briefs COMETS WIN SOCCER TOURNAMENT:
The Arlington Comets White under-15 girls soccer team won the DMV Premier Cup Soccer Tournament. Players were Karina de Leede, Caroline Morley, Mya Granadeno, Carly Thurman, Emily Sible, Cate Barrett, Gretchen Haga, Isabel David, Katie Delo, Donna Corina, Ellie Ryan, Lily Price, Quincy Dowling, Elisa Solorzano, Ana Salotti, Lucy Greenfield, Mosey Kernan and Savannah Lo. The team was coached by Candace Chapman. MASTER DIVERS COMBINE TO WIN 10 GOLDS: Three Arlington divers won a to-
man won golds in women’s novice 1-meter springboard and synchronized, diving with partner Mackela. Mackela won gold medals in women’s 1- 0and 3-meter springboard, novice platform and synchronized diving. The competition was divided by age and gender. MARYMOUNT’S ELLIS THE NEW ATHLETICS REP: Marymount University
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tal of 10 gold medals at the recent Masters Diving Summer Nationals. The three also will be competing in the upcoming Northern Virginia Senior Olympics diving competition. Divers were Kim Alderman, Karen Alderman and Carol Mackela, and were coached by Bobby Meeks of Arlington. Kim Alderman won gold medals in 1and 3-meter men’s springboard, platform and synchronized diving with partner Gerry Dunn of Potomac. Karen Alder-
The soccer champion Arlington Comets girls team gather after winning the championship.
fessor of criminal justice and chair of the department of sociology and criminal justice. “Students develop life skills and learn a lot through commitment to both athletics and academics.” An avid cyclist, runner and equestrian, Ellis appreciates the time and commitment it takes to be a college athlete. “I enjoy working with and getting to know the student-athletes,” Ellis said. “When the position became available, I decided this role could be a great way for my service to the university to align with my interest in sports.” Ellis will work closely with Marymount director of athletics Jamie Reynolds, and will represent Marymount in conference and NCAA affairs.
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High School Roundup GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY ROUNDUP: The
first win of the season for the Washington-Lee Generals came against their biggest rival, a 2-1 comeback victory over the Yorktown Patriots. Washington-Lee scored both of its goals late in the game. The first was scored by junior Riley Mullen, assisted by junior Kathryn Williams. The game-winner was tallied by freshman Alexis Parks with an assist from senior Hayley Roy. “We were losing the entire game and kept working as a team to score both goals in the final few minutes,” W-L coach Beth Prange said. Katie Calvo scored Yorktown’s goal with an assist from Laura Koskinen.
Washington-Lee lost its first four games. In other action for Yorktown (1-2, the Patriots blanked Jefferson, 3-0. Kathleen Herrlein scored two goals and Calvo one. Koskinen, Calvo and Herrlein had assists. Yorktown lost to Robinson in its other game. n The Wakefield Warriors (3-2) blanked Gar-Field and Hylton by 6-0 scores in recent action and nipped Lee, 2-1. Christina Schneider scored the winning goal against Lee and goalie Sophia Del Cid got the win. Against Hylton, Bryana Ortiz had
four goals and Skylar List three assists. Against Gar-Field, Ortiz had two goals. List, Schneider, Kacy Tucker and Madison scored a goal each.
Washington-Lee won the boys and girls races last year. The meet includes Arlington’s three public-school teams plus O’Connell.
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Team. At O’Connell, LaPointe was a former winner of the boys Arlington County cross county meet. n O’Connell graduate Josh Speier is a freshman on the Christopher Newport men’s cross country team this fall. Speier and a teammate finished in 31:28.84 to place in the top 10 at Christopher Newport opening meet of the 2015 men’s cross country season.
University women’s volleyball team. The 5-foot-11 Rock opened the 2015 season with a strong performance in the Captains’ 3-0 win over Virginia Wesleyan. Rock had seven kills and recorded three blocks. Last season, Rock was second on the team in blocks with 89, including 12 in one match. She also was second on the team with 47 aces, including five in one match. She started 30 matches in 2014. While playing at Yorktown, Rock was an honorable mention all-Northern Region selection, as well as an all-National District choice.
school cross country season for the Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown girls and boys teams begins on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. at Burke Lake Park with the annual Monroe Parker Invitational. The Bishop O’Connell Knights are also in that meet. The date for the annual Arlington County girls and boys meets at Bluemont Park is Tuesday, Sept. 29. The boys race is at 5 p.m. and the girls at 5:30 p.m.
defeated Hayfield, 171-202, and South Lakes, 131-138, in a match shortened by weather. In another match Yorktown lost to Madison. n The Washington-Lee Generals downed Hayfield, 184-204 and South Lakes, 184-192. n The Wakefield Warriors finished second in a tri-match with a 193 score, then defeated Lee, 200-302.
College Roundup J.J. LaPOINTE: Bishop O’Connell High
School graduate J.J. LaPointe earned places on two Division III Christopher Newport University all-time performance lists, as recently announced by the school. LaPointe, a junior, placed second in the Capital Athletic Conference championship cross-country meet, running the 8K course in 25:12. That was fifth best all-time at the school. He also ran the indoor 3,000-meters in 8:51, seventh best all-time. LaPointe was named to the 2015 Capital Athletic Conference All-Academic
ASHLEY ROCK: Yorktown High School O’Connell graduate J.J. LaPointe runs for ChrisPHOTO FROM C. NEWPORT topher Newport.
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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. September 11, 1942: n Arlington’s movie theaters exceeded this week’s war-bond quota by 20 percent. In a related story, actress Greer Garson, in town to support the bond drive, was honored at a dinner at Washington Golf & Country Club. n A new law requires that Virginia drivers stop for school buses that are loading or unloading children. n Looking on the bright side, the Sun’s editor notes that the recent spate of heavy rain will lead to colorful fall foliage. September 10, 1960: n Arlington officials are now using radar to catch speeders. n The vacancy rate for apartments in the county is just 3 percent, but that is higher than the rate a year ago. n Arlington Public Schools plans to start testing students for color-blindness. n Yorktown High School will play its first-ever football game, taking on the junior varsity of George Washington High School in Alexandria. n Groundbreaking is set for the Christian-education building at Arlington Presbyterian Church.
3. Prayer ending
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4. Italian restaurant staple
ACROSS
6. Miss Muffet’s repast
5. Draw in
September 9, 1972: n All three candidates for U.S. Senate say they support construction of Interstate 66 through Arlington. n The school-bond referendum approved by the County Board includes $4 million to complete the renovation of Washington-Lee High School, and additional funds for improvements at various elementary schools. n In football action, Wakefield defeated Yorktown, 9-3. September 10, 1985: n Northern Virginia is in the midst of its second-worst September heat wave of the century.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
8. Dockers’ fabric
6. Moo goo gai pan pan
9. J. M. Barrie’s captain
9. Love-____ relationship
10. Flu symptom
13. *_____ Gabriel, 1960s Rams
11. Millimeter of mercury
star quarterback
12. Lt.’s subordinate
14. What?
15. Aristotle’s school
15. Enter a website
20. Common part of URL
16. Samuel Butler’s “The Way of
22. Dog tags
All ____”
24. Apple pie choice
17. Big time
25. *NFL players can’t do this in
18. “____ truly”
the back
19. *Non-contact league
26. Policeman’s club in India
21. *Football game starter
27. *Tennessee player
23. Altogether or entirely
29. Crucifix
24. ____-de-camp
31. Inedible parts of cherries
25. Club alternative
32. Jump for joy
28. *Houston Oilers star running
33. Direct elsewhere
back, Campbell
34. *Deflategate star
30. Top of the line
36. Olden-day telephone part
35. Not of the cloth
38. New Zealand fruit
37. Leave in a bucket
42. End of a poem
39. Kitchen appliance
45. Alabama port
40. *Legendary Graham
49. It’s all the rage
41. Friend
51. Annulus, pl.
43. Porous rock
54. Kind of button
44. Good luck trinket
56. Ruhr’s industrial center
46. *Tracked by chain gang 47. Dog trailer 48. Sort of 50. Prima donna 52. Don’t do this at home? 53. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s
September 11, 1968: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill (R-10th) says he is “a little disappointed” in Richard Nixon’s selection of Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew as his running mate. n The Sun’s editorial page says that no matter what happens to Democrat Hubert Humphrey in the presidential race, Ted Kennedy is clearly the party’s “man of the future.” n A 12-hour rainstorm pummeled Northern Virginia, dropping 4 inches of rain and washing out several roadways.
7. Thornton Wilder’s “____ Town”
1. Giraffe’s striped-leg cousin
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cupboard 55. Next to nothing 57. *Type of linebacker
57. Popular Russian name 60. *This year’s top NFL pick
72. *TV network, aired NFL
58. Narcotics agent
64. “To no ____”
games from 1990-97
59. Accompanies relief?
65. Beauty treatment site
73. Scandinavian fjord, e.g.
60. *Texan defensive star
67. Cell phone bill item
61. Asian weight unit
68. L on clothes
DOWN
69. Word between “dogs”
1. ____ Approach, music educa-
70. Sneers
tion
71. Mark of a ruler
2. Traditional cola caffeine source
62. Scary fairytale creature 63. Swallow’s house 64. Boxer Clay 66. Peter of the Lost Boys
55+ News CLASSICAL-MUSIC FANS ZERO IN ON SPAIN: The classical-music-appreciation
group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will look at Spanish symphonies, sonatas and opera on Monday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-6300. COOKING FOR THE SINGLE LIFE IS PROFILED: “Cooking for one” is the
topic of discussion on Monday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. The program is presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension. MEDICARE
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warning signs of an emergency will be detailed on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. TRIVIA CHALLENGE ON THE HORIZON:
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ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS HEAD TO SOUTH AFRICA: The armchair-traveler
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