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2014 Was Rough; Will 2015 Be Worse for County Leaders? Battles Over Community Priorities, Spending Levels Loom on Agenda SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Wakefield High School running back Leon Young extends the ball along the sidelines to pick up extra yards in the Warriors’ first-round 5A North Region Tournament win over Potomac Falls on Nov. 14 in Arlington. According to team officials, the playoff victory was the first in the 60-year history of the Wakefield football team. See full coverage in sports and find PHOTO BY DEB KOLT updates on this weekend’s action at www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.
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If County Board members think 2014 has been a rough year, they may want to cling to the bedcovers as 2015 approaches – for it could be their annus horribilis. The five board members are likely to find themselves confronted with difficult choices both on spending priorities and where best to put community facilities, while facing an electorate that this year proved its willingness to elect a non-Democrat to a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Schools, open space, recreation facilities, affordable housing – all have their advocates, and finding common ground is becoming more and more challenging, despite pleas from the County Board dais. “In a 26-square-mile location, we need to solve our collective problems collectively,” said board Vice Chairman Mary Hynes, who is all but assured to succeed Jay Fisette as chairman in 2015. In her last turn as chairman, in 2012, Hynes pressed for broader community engagement in decision-making, finding some success. But in just a few short years, the stakes have gotten higher: Various interest groups have gal-
vanized around specific issues, tempers are getting short and consensus is elusive. Short-term battles and groupvs.-group squabbling “seem to be gobbling us up at the moment,” Hynes sighed at the Nov. 15 County Board meeting, where some residents “In a 26- d e m a n d e d action, or square-mile inaction, on location, we specific issues need to solve (no housing our collective on parkland, for one) while problems others pressed collectively.” a can’t-we– County Board all-get-along Vice Chairman approach to Mary Hynes finding common ground. It is the Public Land for Public Good affordable-housing initiative that seems to be most divisive at the moment, with advocates for open space still voicing fears about the county government’s intentions. County officials say their aim is not to diminish the amount of open space in the county, but privately, they, and advocates on all sides of the issue, will acknowledge the initiative did not roll out
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Reed Site Is Likely Nixed as a MiddleSchool Locale Residents of Westover appear to have won their battle to prevent a new secondary school being built in their neighborhood, but where those needed additional seats ultimately will go remains an open, looming question. School Board members informally decided 3-1 last week to remove what’s called the Reed/Westover site from consideration for a new secondary SCHOOL school. Residents of Westover comBOARD the munity in the western NOTES half of the county successfully argued that the site was the wrong place for such a concentration of students. Board members Abby Raphael, Nancy Van Doren and chairman James Lander voiced support for the Westover community’s position; board Vice Chairman Emma Violand-Sanchez wanted to keep the option on the table. There was no vote and the decision is not cast in stone, said Linda Erdos, the school system’s assistant superintendent for school and community relations. Erdos said board members believe the Reed location “will still most likely continue to be considered as part of potential options moving forward in the future, as our student enrollment continues to grow at an unprecedented rate.” But if Reed/Westover is off the table, that leaves school officials with an increasingly limited number of options: Build a new school on the site of the former Wilson School in western Rosslyn; build new capacity on the site of the existing H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and Stratford Program on Vacation Lane; or build on one of those sites as well as create an addition on one of the school system’s existing middle schools. School Board members are expected to move to a final vote by Dec. 18, after gathering further public input on Dec. 3. At a work session last week, staff laid out a wide array of options to add 1,300 middle-school seats by 2019. The school system wants to spend less than $130 million in obtaining the additional capacity; some of the options presented came in below that figure, some above it. School officials acknowledged that the Westover community appeared united in its opposition to a new middle school, preferring to use the existing Reed School building, topped by a future second level, for a community elementary school. Those who wanted the school placed in Westover contended that the Wilson School site is too far removed from where most middle-schoolers in Arlington live, which would require additional transportation costs, and suggested the prospect of an urban-style building of nearly 10 stories proposed for the Wilson School site would not be appropriate. Continued on Page 20
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She may not be the first native Arlingtonian to win the award, but unless someone can prove otherwise, Lola Reinsch is the first native Arlingtonian who once “ran off to join the circus and rode an elephant under the big top” to be named recipient of the William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Community Award. Her circus experience, noted by Arlington Community Foundation president Julian Fore, was one of the lesser-publicized achievements of Reinsch, who was honored with the foundatin’s 21st annual Spirit of Community honor at a luncheon held Nov. 12 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. Born and raised in the county, Reinsch returned to the community after studies at Purdue University to follow in the footsteps of her father as CEO of the E.G. Reinsch Cos., which develops and manages commercial and residential real estate in Northern Virginia, Florida and North Carolina. Reinsch also has served as a philanthropist and benefactor, “someone who has done so much to enrich our community,” said foundation executive director Wanda Pierce, who ticked off a host of adjectives highlighting the honoree. One of those adjectives didn’t quite fit with the rest. “‘Shy’? Did I say ‘shy’?” Pierce chuckled. “I didn’t mean that.”
No, shy isn’t an adjective one would associate with the exuberant Reinsch, who is something of a force of nature. “She needs no introduction – absolutely, positively,” noted Marymount University president Matthew Shank. In remarks, Reinsch said she was “thrilled” and “really so very, very touched” to be the latest recipient of the annual honor. “I look at the wonderful people who’ve received it,” she said of the award, which is named to honor Circuit Court Chief Judge William Newman Jr., founder and president-emeritus of the Arlington Community Foundation. In her remarks, Reinsch took the audience on a trip back in time to her family’s humble roots in the rural South, her father’s journey to make a name for himself in New York City, and his efforts to transform the local area in the post-war period. She seemed to have inherited his can-do attitude. “I always feel energized when I’m around energized people,” Reinsch said. The keynote speaker, Preston Caruthers, was a previous Spirit of Community recipient and, like Reinsch, one with deep ties to the local development community. “Her dad and I worked together – she was just a little girl,” recalled Caruthers, who also took the audience on his own personal journey from a boy who dropped out of high school to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II to his arrival in Arlington not long after the war, and
Arlington native Lola Reinsch was honored by the Arlington Community Foundation with the William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Community Award for both her success in the business and development arenas, and her willingness to support philanthropic efforts.
documented his long love affair with the community. “How lucky we all are to live here,” Caruthers said. “It has been a wonderful life and a wonderful experience. I have [tried] to make it a better place for others.” The luncheon offered the opportunity
for Pierce to tick off recent achievements of the foundation. This year, the organization provided 140 college scholarships and $1.3 million in grants to non-profits and schools; began a partnership with Marymount University to create a regional non-profit resource center; partnered with Technology Management Inc. (TMI) to provide refurbished computers to non-profit groups; saw growth in its NextGenNow young-professionals philanthropy initiative; and reached the $9 million mark in its Campaign for Arlington initiative, led by John Shooshan, to provide an endowment for future growth. At the event, Pierce singled out two individuals for their efforts in the community: • She honored Nancy Pallesen, who soon will retire after 20 years of service as the founding executive director of the Arlington Free Clinic, for “a phenomenal legacy” providing basic health care to those in need. • She saluted the memory of Joan Cooper, the very first Spirit of Community recipient, who died in June but “was an active philanthropist – to the very end of her life, was actively working on her own [foundation] fund,” which provided financial support in areas as diverse as religion and school sports. Pierce even made a request for additional contributions to the fund. “I have no doubt my friend Joan Cooper is looking down, smiling” at the plug, Pierce said. The luncheon was chaired for the third year by local real-estate professional Libby
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People Send-Off for O’Leary Raises Funds for Foundation SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
He retired after 30 years as county treasurer back in summer, when the temperature was pushing triple digits. But the formal retirement celebration for Frank O’Leary took place with a hint of winter in the air – and maybe a flake or two of snow falling from the heavens. A crowd numbering about 100 gathered at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel Nov. 13 for a sendoff to O’Leary, and to support the organization that – with the exception of the treasurer’s office – is closest to his heart. More than $10,000 was raised for the Warren G. Stambaugh Memorial Foundation, which supports initiatives helping those with physical and intellectual disabilities. The foundation is named in honor of Stambaugh, who was serving in the House of Delegates when he died of a heart ailment in 1990. Stambaugh was the author of the Virginians with Disabilities Act, a precursor to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. O’Leary, who first was elected treasurer in 1983 and won seven subsequent
elections, was both a personal friend and political ally of Stambaugh, and sees the foundation as an ongoing tribute to him. “Frank has built the Stambaugh Foundation into a very vibrant and active and living memorial,” said Susan Prokop, who serves on its board of directors. “He has driven the organization and developed it.” The lineup of Arlington political power brokers – past and present – in the room was significant. For political junkies, “it’s like a solar eclipse to an astronomer, something not to be missed,” said Jim Pebley, who while a Republican has been allied with O’Leary in efforts supporting the U.S. Navy’s USS Arlington. Among those filling the room: County Board members Jay Fisette, Mary Hynes and Libby Garvey; Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th); Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson; Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos; former Sheriff Jim Gondles; former Clerk of the Circuit Court David Bell (who served as emcee); former School Board member David Foster; former County Board member John Milliken; former state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple; former Del. James Almand, who later served as a Circuit Court judge; and other members of
Former Arlington Treasurer Frank O’Leary, right, was joined by Marty Eubank, the treasurer of Newport News, at last week’s celebration.
the judiciary. The room was so thick with dignitaries that Bell, who like O’Leary served more than three decades in elected office, almost gave up trying to pick them out of the crowd. “Everybody here, raise you hand,” he chuckled. Also on hand was Carla de la Pava, who served as O’Leary’s chief deputy and was elevated on his retirement to treasurer. She was unopposed in a Nov. 4 special election, and is gearing up to run for re-election in 2015.
Bell, who has known O’Leary for going on a half-century, couldn’t resist getting in a zinger. De la Pava, he noted, had brought “an increase in grace and class in the treasurer’s office” compared to the previous occupant. Other elected officials came from as near as Falls Church and as far as the Hampton Roads area; Marty Eubank, treasurer of Newport News and immediate past president of the Treasurers Association of Virginia, braved I-64 and I-95 traffic (“it wasn’t too bad”) to make a presentation. Honors also came from the commander of the USS Arlington, a Navy landing platform dock commissioned in 2013. O’Leary led the local effort to fund a “tribute room” for the ship, focusing on the efforts of firstresponders to the Pentagon in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Will O’Leary be able to keep his hand out of local politics in retirement? Odds are against it; he already has served as treasurer of Alan Howze’s recent campaign for County Board, and more activity may be on the way. No matter what the future holds, Prokop said O’Leary’s legacy is secure. “He did a lot of good for the county and the Democratic Party,” she said. “He’s an original.”
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Clarendon Ballroom buzzed to the sounds of smooth jazz and exuberant conversations on Nov. 6, as Keller Williams Realty’s Arlington office held its seventh annual “Bridging the Gap” fundraiser. The goal was straightforward: Garner $100,000 in support of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) and Doorways for Women and Families. Why those two groups? “We’re in the business of housing, and we support organizations that are providing housing,” said Diane Duston, who with Gayle Fleming again served as co-chair of the celebration. Cutbacks in federal and state funding make events such as the Keller Williams reception more important than ever, said Kathleen Sibert, executive director of ASPAN. “They help to raise awareness and much-needed funds,” she said. Caroline Jones, who heads Doorways, had a similar view. “In times where there’s uncertain funding, private support lets us help people so no one is left behind,” she said. Honored during the evening was U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th), for his service to the community and his support for socialservice initiatives. “The best congressman in the entire U.S. has been such a friend,” Fleming said during the presentation. “We’re going to
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th) is surrounded by Gayle Fleming of Keller Williams, Kathleen Sibert of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, Caroline Jones of Doorways for Women and Families, and Marybeth Fraser of Keller Williams.
Gayle Fleming lauds U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D8th) at the Keller Williams “Bridging the Gap” celebration.
miss you.” “This means a great deal to me,” Moran said, pointing to the work done by organizations in the community for the less fortunate. “They don’t have any money,” he said of
those in need. “Doorways and A-SPAN are always there for them. That’s what community is all about and that’s what humanity is all about.” Also honored was Koons Toyota Arlington, which began as a sponsor seven years earlier at the $300 level, later increasing its support to $5,000 a year and, this year, contributing $20,000. “Every new car I have ever bought in my life has been bought from Koons!” Fleming said in an unscripted, exuberant testimonial. Proceedings were overseen by Angela
Rose, team leader and CEO of Keller Williams Arlington, a 200-agent office that has achieved more than $500 million sales since the start of the year and has the largest market share in the county. Rose said the previous six annual fundraisers have brought in $260,000 for local organizations that “literally changed peoples lives.” “Feel the love, feel the love, come on down!” she said in encouraging people to open their hearts and checkbooks. Organizers expect to release the final fundraising figures in a few weeks.
On Oct. 25, when most Arlingtonians were enjoying their usual Saturday morning rituals, 32 of their neighbors were triaging, treating and extricating victims of a major disaster – fortunately, not a real one – at the county government’s fire-training academy. This mock disaster was the culmination of the eight-session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program for the 50th and 51st classes to have taken CERT training. The neighborhood-based, allvolunteer program – which began in Arlington in 2002 – trains residents to be better prepared for and able to respond to and recover from emergencies, large and small. To date, 685 individuals have completed CERT training in Arlington. At least two Arlington CERT members credit their training with saving lives. “The members of CERT classes 50 and 51, like all before them, have acquired invaluable knowledge and skills that will last a lifetime, and we hope they never have to use,” said Cynthia Kellams, volunteer CERT program coordinator and a member of the pilot class in 2002. “In a real disaster, these individuals will be in a better position
to take care of themselves and their families and to respond appropriately,” Kellams said. “And they won’t be the ones waiting in line to buy batteries the night before a major storm!” Many complete the free CERT training to be safer in their own homes, while others elect to become active-duty, deployable members of neighborhood teams. The Arlington County CERT has been deployed numerous times to conduct damage assessments and mark off hazards in neighborhoods following major weather events, to assist in shelter operations and, following the 2012 derecho, to provide critical backup to the county’s compromised 9-1-1 system. The group and its individual members have been recognized locally, statewide and nationally. “The county appreciates the time you invest in this important training and the potentially lifesaving assistance you are able to provide your neighbors and community as a result,” said Jack Brown, director of the county government’s Office of Emergency Management. The local progam “has demonstrated many times that trained citizens can make all the difference in an emergency,” Brown
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Members of the latest classes in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training pose for a group photo after conclusion of the program.
said. which includes disaster preparedCounty Board Vice Chair- ness, disaster medical operations, man Mary Hynes also attended light search and rescue, disaster the graduation, and thanked par- psychology, CERT organization ticipants for making Arlington and terrorism. County better prepared and more It is open to those who live resilient. and/or work in Arlington and are The training follows a 26-plus- at least 18 years old (those ages 16 hour Department of Homeland and 17 can participate if accomSecurity and Federal Emergency panied by an adult). Management AgencySun curriculum, Classes are taught by ArlingArlington Gazette
ton County Fire Department, Police Department and Office of Emergency Management staff, as well as CERT members who are subject-matter experts. The training is offered twice a year and the next session will begin in March 2015. For information, e-mail Kellams at arlingtoncert@gmail.com. – A Staff Report
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THUMBS UP: To the return of the “Highs & Lows” column. This reader favorite has been on hiatus for two months, as we put out our political endorsements and looked at the aftermath of the election gone by. But now it’s back and rarin’ to go. We’ll focus on some positives this week.
From what we’re hearing, the initiative, headed by Shannon Flanagan-Watson, is providing valuable service to current and prospective businesses that might find themselves running into a wall of bureaucracy. It is cutting through the clutter and providing needed help. We thought this was a good idea when it debuted earlier this THUMBS UP: To anecdotal evi- year, and it appears to be working dence suggesting that the out well. county government’s new business-ombudsman ef- THUMBS UP: To efforts being fort is bearing fruit. made by Arlington Public Schools
to provide students with food that is both healthy and tasty. Efforts by the staff of Amy Macklosky, who heads the school system’s food-service team, to get students involved in the process of deciding what foods should be served appear to be bearing fruit (and vegetables). Makes sense: The more input students have, the more likely they are to enjoy what is served them for breakfast and lunch. Arlington appears to be a regional and perhaps even national leader in this. Good job.
It’s Time to Re-Think Size of H-B Woodlawn Editor: As a parent of a student who had hoped to attend H-B Woodlawn Secondary program as a ninth-grader but was put on the waiting list at No. 71 (read: “no chance”), I feel that I need to address a comment by Mary Byrne which was published in a recent Sun Gazette. The idea that the H-B program “not be expanded past viability” is an issue that needs to be revisited by the School Board. H-B is already a special case school of choice that clearly receives a greater share
of the community pie than its counterparts at the other three high schools. Class sizes and overall school size are kept in check by their special status to limit enrollment via lottery. Last year’s ninth-grade lottery received roughly 100 applicants for 10 places at the school. The other 90 students were sent to their respective high schools despite their interest in all the H-B program has to offer. Evidently, there is a significant though not overwhelming need to grow this pro-
gram, if only by 90 more places. Where is the research that defines maximum capacity at H-B, and why should we be subsidizing such a cap on enrollment? I think there indeed should be an “honest and open debate” about providing the H-B experience to more students, especially if they are asking for it. In doing so, it would both satisfy interest in the H-B way, and ensure its survival. James Falkner Arlington
Editor: I am disappointed by the editorial in the Nov. 6 Sun Gazette regarding where to put a new middle school – not because the opinion differs from my community’s desire to return Stratford to our neighborhood middle school, but because it ignores key, publicly available facts. All of these facts make it evident that Wilson is a poor choice for a neighborhood middle school. APS numbers show a middle school at
Stratford would have almost 1,068 walking students; a neighborhood school at Wilson would have 497 at the most. If APS put a neighborhood middle school at Wilson, the differential in walkers would cost the entire county more than $1 million each year in added bus costs. Looking at APS and county owned land combined, Wilson is 2.6 acres, compared to the 13.8 acres of land at the Stratford site. In the past, Wilson used to house a
small elementary school and Stratford was the site of a booming junior high school of 1,100-plus children. The numbers make it clear that Stratford is the preferred location. APS needs to make the logical choice: put the big school on the biggest piece of land that is also near the students who would attend it. Alexandra Voigt Arlington
Stratford, Not Wilson, Is Right Site for Middle School
Wilson Site Too Problematic for New Middle School Editor: As a Long Branch Elementary School parent who would see my own children and neighbors currently in a walk zone to Thomas Thomas Jefferson Middle School bused to a middle school on the Wilson School site, I strongly disagree with your recent editorial endorsing a Wilson school. Given the location of the Wilson site and the smaller number of students in the area, a 1,300-seat neighborhood school would require the busing of at least 800 students in order to fill the school. Choosing a site that will knowingly require more
busing (even one more bus) is irresponsible spending. Also, given the urban location of Wilson it is less walkable and arguably not bikable at all for middle-school-age kids. The Stratford site would offer a middleschool site more comparable to existing APS neighborhood middle schools: walkable, bikable and with regulation field space for sports. The field size offered at the Wilson site (according to architects) would accommodate fifth-graders, but would not be regulation for middle-school students. This would
require the students to then be bused to a field for school sports, further increasing on-going transportation costs. Will taxpayers not only get used to these increased costs – especially when they have a choice – but also learn to love them? Stacy Snyder Arlington Send a letter to the editor on a of local interest; find more lettopic ters at www.insidenova.com/news/ arlington (click on “Opinion”).
Editor: We have joined together, asking the School Board for action during the current capital-improvement process both to address needed change at, and to open up capacity in the vicinity of, Drew School. The Nauck community has become increasingly engaged on this issue since last spring. The current structure at Drew is not maximizing the students’ potential. This school year, Arlington Public Schools is spending an additional $600,000 to address structural problems at Drew, and though we applaud the additional resources and needed attention, we believe that this is not a sustainable solution. Separating the Graded Program and
Montessori will better serve all the students and provide them the single-focus facility school they deserve. Please support the following plan for a strong community neighborhood school in Nauck: • Move Montessori out of Drew to open up 19 classrooms. • Create a “new,” community-focused Drew with children from Nauck and the nearby neighborhoods with overcrowded schools. • Realize a “new” Drew as a neighborhood community-focused school with programming driven by the community A “new” Drew would: • Unite Drew into one walkable com-
Editor: Arlington likes to tout itself as a progressive community concerned about sustainability. But any measures Arlington takes toward becoming more sustainable are absolutely futile unless the county decides to realistically address Arlington’s housing crisis – I am referring to the nature of new construction undertaken in Arlington in the last decade, specifically, the nature of the single-family homes being built. Anyone who has lived in Arlington for more than two decades can remember a time before the county’s neighborhoods were rife with ostentatious houses resembling air-traffic-control towers. But it seems this is the trend in new construction in Arlington; it is almost impossible to find even one single-family home built so far in 2014 under 4,000 square feet in area. Of course, this is America, and anyone is free to conceive of and built whatever heinous structure their heart desires. But at what cost? If the only houses being built are these hulking energy sinkholes, where does it end? Will Arlington’s next generations know what green space looks like, or even be able to see the sun when seemingly every single new house commissioned in the county is large enough for a helicopter to land on? Many of the construction companies contracted to build this latest batch of McMansions in Arlington espouse their “green” credentials – plastering their Web sites with green certifications – yet anyone spending a significant amount of time ex-
ploring Arlington will be hard-pressed to find many new houses with LEED certification or any efforts at sustainability. This is, arguably, the worst, most hypocritical type of greenwashing. If Arlington County is actually concerned about sustainability, or about the county’s ecological integrity, it is time to finally and genuinely address the nature of new construction in the county, before it is too late. Malee Oot Falls Church Oot was a longtime resident of Arlington’s Westover neighborhood.
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Arlington Host Lions Club has been serving our community since 1936. With a focus on raising money and awareness for the visually impaired or blind and the hearing impaired, we collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids to recycle back to those in need. We support many non-profits in Arlington with our Annual Fruit Sales, Car Donation Program, White Cane Safety and Awareness Day and the generosity of our Business Sponsors. Volunteers join us for Dog Wash Events to support Leader Dogs for the Blind, to plant trees, to do Vision/Hearing Screenings and to run our after-school Youth Club -- the Leos . Meetings are on 1st and 3rd Tues, 12:15 to 1:30 at Washington Golf and Country Club. Join us for fellowship, lunch and a speaker of mutual interest and fun. Check out our website: www.arlingtonhostlions.org
programs at Drew for success and to create much needed capacity in south Arlington. Portia Clark, Evan Thomas, Kathleen Trainor, Terron Sims II Arlington Clark is chair of the Nauck Civic Association’s community-affairs committee; Thomas is president of the Drew PTA; Trainor is president of Arlington Montessori Action Committee; and Sims is co-chair of the Arlington Public Schools Superintendent’s Committee to Eliminate the Achievement Gap. We’re happy to welcome your letters to the editor on topics of local interest. See contact information on Page 6.
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Editor: The recent post-election headline “Vihstadt Thumps Howze Yet Again” was a disappointment. The article it goes on to describe Howze as “pummeled mercilessly,” as if a boxing match or football game were being described. The County Board race was well-run by both candidates and based on issues, not personalities or rigid ideology. The coverage was sensationalist at best and juvenile at worst. If we want good people to run for office, perhaps we should elevate the discourse, not treat each race like a street fight. Hal Logsdon Arlington
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munity school for the Nauck neighborhood. • Provide opportunity for Drew to define a new focus that serves a new community to continue to build academic success. • Help relieve overcrowding in south Arlington elementary schools without additional construction. • Create capacity that corresponds with the current Columbia Pike housing boom. • Reflect the Nauck neighborhood’s demographics, which are 36 percent AfricanAmerican, 26 percent Hispanic, 27 percent white and 11 percent other racial and ethnic groups. We urge the School Board to support this plan to best set up the children in both
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Bikes for the World on Nov. 15 donated its 100,000th bicycle to be used to support those in need across the globe. In honor of Keep America Beautiful’s American Recycles Day, the bicycle will be among those slated to arrive in Costa Rica in early December, where the donated bicycles will be distributed by Fundación Integral Campesina.
“The partnership, like Bikes for the World’s other partnerships in Africa and Asia, improves rural communities not only by providing affordable means of transportation, but also by creating jobs for those who refurbish the recycled bikes,” officials said. Bikes for the World works with individual volunteers and more than 100 community-service agencies, schools, faith communities, Scout troops and businesses locally and across the nation to collect, prepare, sort and deliver thousands of used bicycles donated by individuals and groups. For information, see the Web site at www.bikesfortheworld.org. FREE CLINIC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR GIFT-WRAPPING: The Arlington Free
Clinic is seeking volunteers to participate in a gift-wrapping fund-raiser next month. The event will be held at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon on Dec. 18 and 19 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers are asked to provide 90 minutes to two hours of service. For information, e-mail Alicia Nieves at anieves@arlingtonfreeclinic.org. H-B WOODLAWN STUDENTS UPDATE CLASSIC PLAY: “Lizzy Strata,” an up-
dated version of the Greek protest comedy “Lysistrata,” will be presented on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program. The script was written by 30 eighthgrade students at H-B Woodlawn under the direction of director Tom Mallan and members of the English faculty. It is an adaptation of the circa-400-B.C. play by Aristophanes. “The students took one of the world’s oldest plays and reworked it to highlight issues that are relevant for teens today,” school officials said. The show also boasts an original score by eighth-grader Calista Garcia. A CD of the soundtrack will be available for purchase at the productions, with funds raised going to support Humanium, an international children’s-rights organization. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and faculty, and are available at the school or on the Web site at http:// hbwoodlawn.tix.com/. SYNAGOGUE HOSTS ARTIST EXPO:
Congregation Etz Hayim will host an artist expo and bake sale on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the synagogue, 2920 Arlington Blvd. The event will feature more than 30 local artists selling a wide array of crafts. Admission is free. For information and a list of vendors, see the Web site at www.etzhayim.net/Artist_Expo.html. ARMY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT FORT MYER: The U.S. Army Orchestra will pres-
ent “Around the World In 80 Minutes,” featuring classical favorites from across the globe, on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. at Brucker Hall at Fort Myer. The concert is free, and no tickets are required. It will be audio-streamed live via the Web site at www.usarmyband.com.
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ENCORE STAGE PLANNING STRATEGICALLY FOR ITS FUTURE: Encore Stage &
Studio, which has provided theater aimed at the young people of Arlington since 1967, has adopted a strategic plan to lead the organization into its second half-century. Among the goals: Expansion of programs and productions, enhancement of the troupe’s artistic reputation and increasing outreach to under-served segments of the community. “The best is yet to come,” said Jerry Gidner, president of Encore’s board of directors. The strategic plan, he said, “is Encore’s road map for expanding access . . . to a growing population of youth.” The troupe currently presents productions several times a year at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. Its January 2014 production of “The Little Mermaid” became the best-selling show in the organization’s history, with more than 4,400 patrons attending eight performances. Classes for youth are offered in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Manassas. Arlington, along with much of the rest of Northern Virginia, is seeing a wave of growth in the number of young people. “It is our intention to grow with this [youth] population, as we believe that participating in live theater provides critically important benefits for young people,” Gidner said. For information, see the Web site at www.encorestage.org. NEW GRANT SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS IN COUNTY PARK PROGRAMS:
The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has received a new grant that will support inclusion of those with disabilities in general-recreation programs. The funding comes from the National Inclusion Project, with the $10,000 earmarked to allow the county government to implement “Let’s All Play” Inclusion in Recreation programming. “Using the Let’s All Play curriculum, Arlington County will promote lasting friendships among youth with and without disabilities . . . through fun games and additional training for staff,” said Jane Rudolph, director of the county government’s parks department. The National Inclusion Project was cofounded in 2003 by entertainer Clay Aiken, and works to bridge the gap between young people with disabilities and those without. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR PARKS AWARD: The Arlington County govern-
WHITE HOUSE PHOTOJOURNALIST TO DETAIL CRAFT AT LIBRARY PROGRAM:
Arlington resident Dennis Brack will discuss his work chronicling occupants of the White House from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama at a program on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Central Library. Brack, a former president of the White House News Photographers Association, will discuss his new book, “Presidential Picture Stories: Behind the Cameras at the White House.” The program is free, and the community is invited. ANNUAL ‘TURKEY TROT’ RETURNS: The
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Indulging in a bite of pie and taking a nap could keep you healthy this holiday season
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he holiday season is full of celebrations. From office parties to family events, everyone gathers to spread a little extra cheer. While people may be wary of what all of the holiday treats will mean for their health, avoiding all of the revelry could cause more harm than good. Creating a balance between restraint and indulgence will help sustain physical, mental and emotional well-being. Come out of the holiday season feeling just as good as you did when you went in with these easy tips.
treats everywhere you turn. From cookies at the office to fondue at the holiday party, your favorites can be hard to resist. But if you choose your treats wisely, you can guiltlessly enjoy every bite. Browse the buffet line for healthy options like veggies or fruit, shrimp cocktails or chicken skewers so you won't have to skip dessert. You can always share a sweet treat with someone else to keep you accountable. And if you're worried about not having the will power, it's a good idea to eat 1.5 ounces of healthy protein before an event to keep you feeling satiated.
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tradition and celebration, and it should be a source of enjoyment. Avoid creating a list of items you cannot have. "When it comes to tempting foods, forbidding them only makes you want them even more," says Debbie Swanson, registered dietician, and nutrition and healthy-cooking tips instructor at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado. She suggests eating smaller portions of your favorites, such as a bite of pie instead of the whole piece. "My friend makes the best apple pie. I always have two bites," Swanson says.
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Aggressive Clearing of Some Trails Set This Winter For the first time, the Arlington County director of the county’s cultural-affairs degovernment plans to clear selected trails in partment. an aggressive, coordinated manner followIsabelle-Stark most recently was direcing snowfall. tor of the Office of Film & Cultural Affairs After complaints for Suffolk County, N.Y. Arlington officials COUNTY from praised her “eclectic” and “entrepreneurBOARD inthoserecentwhoyears use the ial” skills. NOTES trails, County Board Isabelle-Stark “brings a wealth of exmembers included perience in the ‘creative economy’ and arts funding in the fiscal 2015 budget to treat management,” said Cindy Richmond, actand clear about 10 miles of what they de- ing director of Arlington Economic Develscribe as high-volume trails. opment, which has overseen the culturalMore than half the total – 5.2 miles – is affairs office since it was removed from the the Custis Trail from Lynn Street to the Department of Parks and Recreation in Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Other the wake of the financial debacle that actrail segments to be cleared include Blue- companied launch of the Artisphere. mont Junction Trail from Fairfax Drive While the search was ongoing, Karen to the W&OD Trail; Four Mile Run Trail Vasquez served as acting director. Vasquez from Ronald Reagan Washington Nation- is now Arlington Economic Development’s al Airport to Shirlington Road; and the director of strategic partnerships and iniRoute 110 Trail between the U.S. Marine tiatives. War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) and Arlington Joins ‘Ban the Box’ MoveArlington National Cemetery. ment: The Arlington County government The Department of Parks and Rec- has become one of a relatively small but reation traditionally clears snow and ice growing number of localilities across the from trails, “but with the additional fund- nation to “ban the box” on employment ing, this year’s goal is to give the most heav- applications. ily used county trails the same priority and “The box” is the part of applications response time as primary arterial streets,” that asks whether those seeking jobs have officials said in a statement. been charged with, or convicted of, crimiTo accommodate the task, county offi- nal infractions. Advocates for the ex-incials have purchased several small plows. carcerated say it is a needless impediment Trail-clearing information will be up- to their return to productive society, and dated on the Web site at www.bikearling- county officials apparently now agree. ton.com. “There has been a movement across New Cultural-Affairs Director Named: the country in more progressive places [to The Arlington County government 1has eliminate 2014-11-06LeesburgToday_TiffanySale.pdf 10/28/2014 8:40:07 AMinitial questions about incarceranamed Michelle Isabelle-Stark as the new tion] – we feel good about that,” County
Board Chairman Jay Fisette said. The change in policy took effect Nov. 3. The Arlington government joins Virginia communities including Richmond, Alexandria, Petersburg, Portsmouth and Newport News in eliminating questions about incarceration on initial job applications. The move does not impact the rights of private employers in the county to ask such questions, and those seeking publicsafety positions with the county government still will have to answer the question up front. Under the government’s new hiring rules, questions regarding criminal convictions can still be asked during interviews. Candidates for jobs outside the publicsafety arena may be asked to sign a statement that they have had no convictions in the past three years, or if they do, to provide a written explanation. “All applicants will be informed that a background check is conducted on all applicants selected for a job prior to employment,” county officials said. Advocates for those coming out of incarceration say the only way to help them live productive lives – and cut down the percentage that return to jail or prison – is to provide employment opportunities. Efforts to press for a change in government policy were led at the local level by Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR), which works to support those released from jails and prisons. “If you open up the possibilities, you will find an incredibly capable, loyal em-
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ployee,” Gail Arnall, executive director of OAR, said earlier this year. The national “ban the box” effort dates to 2004. The Ban the Box coalition notes that one in four American adults has a criminal conviction of some kind on their record. County Housing Efforts Win Awards: Efforts to preserve affordable housing in the Columbia Pike corridor picked up two awards at the 2014 Governor’s Housing Conference. The Arlington government’s Columbia Pike Planning Initiative received “Best in My Backyard” honors, while Arlington Mill Residences – a joint development of the county government and Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing – was named Best Housing Development. Arlington officials are working to retain a net 6,200 units of affordable housing along Columbia Pike as the corridor develops and urbanizes, mostly through providing incentives to developers that will get more density for agreeing to incorporate affordable housing into their projects. Glencarlyn Park to Get an Upgrade: County Board members on Nov. 15 awarded a contract worth up to $435,523 for improvements to Glencarlyn Park. The projection consists of a paved “learning loop” for beginning bicyclists, along with a sand-play area, rain garden, plaza space and bike-repair station. Five bidders sought the work, with their bids ranging from just under $400,000 to nearly $750,000. Avon Corp. was the low bidder; the contract amount includes a contingency. Funding comes from the 2010 Neighborhood Conservation bond. Volleyball Advocate Seeks Parity in Lighting: Other sports fields in Arlington are lighted; can’t sand-volleyball courts get the same consideration? That was the request at the Nov. 15 County Board meeting by Mikael Manoukian, who asked board members to find funding to light at least some of the 11 sand-volleyball courts overseen by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Manoukian said it makes sense to provide lighting for the courts at Quincy Park, which is slated for an upgrade, but if that wasn’t possible, there were other options around the county.
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A Classic Home in Berkshire Oakwood Property Sits on 10,000-Square-Foot Lot in a Perfect Location
It is the perfect space to end the day. The first upper level also is home to laundry facilities, while the second upper level (just steps away) includes four large bedrooms and two additional baths. The level yard will be a flexible and versatile spot for entertaining and for family fun. There also is a two-car garage and a storage room with separate outside entry. While you are set back in bucolic splendor, the home is nonetheless close to everything from the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor to McLean and Tysons Corner. Constructed in the late 1970s, the home has stood the test of time and is ready for its next owner to add a special stamp of personality on it. Well worthy of consideration.
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Address: 3116 North Nottingham Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,075,000 by Peggy Hamaker, Buck & Associates (703) 5171762. Schools: Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
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Our quest to bring you the best on the local real estate market this week takes us to the sought-after BerkshireOakwood community, for a home set on a 10,000-square-foot lot in a location that features Williamsburg Boulevard to the north and Little Falls Road to the south. Designed for gracious living and featuring a rear yard completely enclosed with a privacy fence, the home puts you close to everything (including within walking distance to local elementary, middle and high schools) but set back in a sea of serenity, where you can enjoy watching the seasons change from the flagstone patio. There’s even a $20,000 decorator’s allowance at closing! The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,075,000 by Peggy Hamaker of Buck & Associates. After a welcome in the vaulted entry with stylish slate flooring, we spy the formal living and dining rooms, each being versatile spaces ready to entertain or to provide the backdrop for a quiet day at home. The oversized kitchen features plentiful cabinetry, updated appliances and easy access to the deck out back. The family room spacious, with a wood-burning fireplace adding to the ambiance. The fireplace is gas-plumbed for additional versatility Highlighting the first upper level is the master retreat, which features a cornucopia of space, walk-in closet, separate vanity area and a completely renovated bath.
Home prices showed continued growth in a majority of metropolitan areas in the third quarter, but all four major regions saw increases at or below 5 percent from a year ago, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors. The median existing single-family home price increased in 73 percent of measured markets, with 125 out of 172 metropolitan statistical areas showing gains based on closings in the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 2013. Forty-seven areas (27 percent) recorded lower median prices from a year earlier. The number of rising markets in the third quarter was mostly unchanged from the second quarter, when price increases were recorded in 71 percent of metro areas. Sixteen areas in the third quarter (9 percent) had double-digit increases, a sharp decline from the 54 areas (33 percent) in the third quarter of 2013. Nineteen areas experienced increases in the double-digits in the second quarter of this year. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says home prices in the third quarter continued to stabilize towards a healthier rate of growth. “Home-price gains returned to more normalized levels of low- to mid-single digit rate of appreciation in many metro markets as inventory levels steadily increased,” he said. “Moreover, there are a good number of local markets that are still remarkably affordable with median prices at or under $200,000.” Slightly lower mortgage rates and an uptick in the national family median income ($65,562) kept affordability in the third quarter roughly in line with the second quarter. The five most expensive housing markets in the third quarter were the San Jose, Calif., metro area, where the median existing single-family price was $860,000; San Francisco, $744,400; Anaheim-Santa Ana, Calif., $697,000; Honolulu, $677,600; and San Diego, $517,800. The five lowest-cost metro areas in the third quarter were YoungstownWarren-Boardman, Ohio, where the median single-family home price was $84,500; Cumberland, Md., $93,200; Rockford, Ill., $98,100; Decatur, Ill., $101,900; and Toledo, Ohio, $107,000. Distressed homes accounted for 9 percent of third quarter sales, down from 14 percent a year ago.
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ROBBERY: n On Nov. 2 at 9 a.m., two individuals stole bottles of laundry detergent and a bottle of wine from a store in the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard. As the store manager attempted to stop them from leaving, one of the suspects threatened to hit him over the head with the wine bottle. The suspects were last seen heading into a Metro station. n On Nov. 3 at 7:54 a.m., two men entered a store in the 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard and stole household items and several bottles of wine. During the incident, a store employee was pushed to the ground as he attempted to stop the suspects. The first suspect is described as a lightskinned black male, 20 to 25 years old. The second suspect is described as a darkskinned black male, skinny. ASSAULT BY MOB: n On Nov. 1 at 4:38 a.m., two individuals were assaulted by a group of five or six males as they left a restaurant in the 2300 block of South Eads Street. Police said it was unknown what precipitated the incident. ASSAULT-AND-BATTERY: n On Nov. 1 at 9:02 p.m., a woman told police she was assaulted by the father of their children while she was cooking for him in the 300 block of North Piedmont Street. A warrant was issued, along with a pro-
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n Casey Ellerman of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at Miami University.
Ryan Carney of Arlington, a 2010 graduate of Washington-Lee High School, earned a bachelor of arts degree in history and a bachelor of arts degree in political science during recent commencement exercises at the University of Michigan. n
n Maria Gonzalez Ibar, a fourth-grade student at Patrick Henry Elementary school, was named the grand-prize winner in the poster competition of the 11th annual Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America. The theme was “What Can I Learn from a Veteran?” There were more than 800 entries, said Al Kovach, national president of the organization. The poster contest was open to students in grades 1 to 4, and an essay contest was open to those in grades 5 to 8. Maria and her family were slated to be honored at Paralyzed Veterans of America’s annual Veterans Day reception. For information on the winners, see the Web site at www.pva.org/posteressay. n Yorktown teacher Keyona Nwaolu recently was named a Gold Star Teacher by Working in Support of Education (WISE), a non-profit educational association, for student performance on the 2013-14 WISE Financial Literacy Certification test. This national standardized test is administered to students at the end of a course on personal finance. Students passing the test earn the WISE Certified Financially Literate designation, which demonstrates that they are financially capable when they graduate. To receive the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 90-percent pass rate in at least one of their classes on the WISE Financial Literacy Certification test during the 2013-14 school year.
Barrett Elementary School math coach Che Abdeljawad presented “Coaching to Increase Teacher Content Knowledge and Pedagogy through Collaborative Team Planning” at the third annual Virginia Council of Mathematics Specialists n
Conference, held recently in Culpeper. n Abingdon Elementary School second-grade teacher Maria deOlazo will be presenting with Early Childhood and Elementary Programs supervisor Dr. Donna Snyder at the Learning Forward Conference in Nashville in early December. The session topic is called “Creating Conditions for Successful School Improvement.” It will be the seventh time deOlazo and Snyder have presented on this topic at conferences across the U.S. n Dec. 12 is the deadline for students in Arlington’s public schools to submit their work in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Visual Contest, sponsored by the school system. Students are asked to create works that relate to the following topics: Grades K-5: Describe in writing or through visual art how you can use your words, kindness, or service to make a positive change in your school or community. Grades 6-12: Describe in writing or through visual art non-violent strategies that you can use in your school to create positive change. Contest winners will be announced in January. Award recipients will be recognized at Arlington County’s Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to be held on Jan. 18 at Washington-Lee High School, and will be recognized at the Jan. 22 School Board meeting. Winning works also will be published in the Sun Gazette. Contest rules and entry forms are available on the Web site at www.apsva.us and at all Arlington public schools, Arlington County libraries and community centers. There is no fee to enter the contest. For additional information, contact Dawn Smith at (703) 228-2581 dawn. smith@apsva.us.
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n Central Library will host a teen volunteer fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local organizations seeking teen volunteers will be on hand to discuss the opportunities they have available. For information, call (703) 228-5946. n Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology recently celebrated the opening of three newly renovated wings of the school, including the new research wing. Fairfax Superintendent Karen Garza offered remarks at the Nov. 14 celebration along with Fairfax County School Board Chairman Tamara Derenak Kaufax. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, 50 student guides escorted guests to the labs to learn about the work that students are doing. Thomas Jefferson’s research labs include astronomy and astrophysics, automation and robotics, biotechnology and life sciences, chemical analysis and nanochemistry, communication systems, computer assisted design, computer systems, energy systems, microelectronics, mobile and web application development, neuroscience, oceanography and geophysical systems, quantum physics and optics, and prototyping and engineering materials, according to school officials.
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n Arlington Career Center Academic Academy coordinator Madeline LaSalle recently was awarded the Education Excellence Award from El Poder de Ser Mujer (The Power of Being a Woman) and the Multicultural Family and Education Center. LaSalle was recognized for establishing Latinas Leading Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to the positive advancement of young Latinas.
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n Joseph Donahoe of Arlington, a graduate of Yorktown High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in geography and a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism during recent commencement exercises at South Dakota State University. He plans to pursue a graduate degree in geography, and has accepted a teaching assistantship with the university.
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smoothly. “Many of us have learned lessons . . . about miscommunication and assumptions,” said Richard Epstein, one of those who is worried about encroachment on open space and park facilities. Speaking to County Board members, Epstein intimated that the government had itself to blame for the confusion; he said guidelines put out by county officials to lead the Public Land for Public Good process were “not a substitute for that broad community discussion” that is known – sometimes affectionately but more increasingly derisively – as the Arlington Way. It’s not just housing and schools that county officials are seeking to shoehorn into limited available space. “We also have a variety of other community needs,” Fisette said. But as he wraps up the final weeks of his year at the helm, Fisette is finding himself pulled in multiple directions. On Nov. 13, VOICE (Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement) held a forum with the board chairman at a South Arlington church. About 150 people called on him to recommit to the Public Land for Public Good idea, which he did. Marjorie Green, a leader of VOICE, said the group wants to work with others to find common solutions, and has no desire to seize existing open space. “This has never been the intention,” Green said. Can the various interest groups find
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And many parents with students in the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program do not want the Woodlawn/Stratford site used for a big new school, since it potentially would impact their program’s size and scope. For county school leaders, there is little time to delay: The large increase of students in elementary schools means that middle and high schools will receive the brunt of the growth in just a few years. School officials estimate that the overall student body, now about 24,000, will grow to 30,000 in less than 10 years.
Even with the additional construction being planned, Arlington Public Schools will remain several thousand seats short of the expected student enrollment in the early 2020s. No Early Arrival for Kanninen: She may be rarin’ to go, but Barbara Kanninen won’t be able to take her seat on the School Board early, even though it currently is vacant. That’s the determination of both County Attorney Stephen MacIsaac and Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson, looking at the various statutes that govern election and appointment to school boards across Virginia. While School Board member Sally Baird resigned in August, four months
before the end of the term, the election to succeed her that pitted Kanninen (who had the Democratic endorsement) and Audrey Clement on Nov. 4 was for the four-year term beginning Jan. 1. Under state law, School Board members could have appointed an interim replacement for Baird – either Kanninen or someone else – but the window for such an appointment has since closed, Ferguson told the Sun Gazette. So the seat will remain vacant until the start of the new year. Summer-School Costs Likely to Go Up for Some, Down for Others: Superintendent Patrick Murphy is proposing increases, and decreases, to the cost of summerschool enrichment classes in 2015. Murphy has proposed that the cost of elementary-school Global Village and Summer Laureate programs rise from $479 in 2014 to $560 in 2015. The cost for students whose family income is low enough to receive subsidies would see the fee rise from $94 to $102 under Murphy’s proposal. The superintendent proposes cutting the cost of enrichment classes offered through the Arlington Career Center, and also reducing the cost of the school system’s Outdoor Lab program. The cost for high-school-level New Work for Credit programs would increase from $195 in 2014 to $225 in 2015, under the proposal, assuming the School Board maintains its existing 72-percent subsidy for all students taking the classwork. Families that receive additional subsidies due to income levels would see the cost rise from $66 to $69. Driver-education classes will see higher prices for students.
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to retain nearly every dollar allocated in the budget. That could put Hynes and fellow board member Walter Tejada in the crosshairs, as it’s their seats that go before voters in November 2015. The two Democrats already have been targeted for removal by some inside the Democratic ranks (who want generational change and fear losing control of the board majority due to the unpopularity of incumbents), and also from those who see Hynes and Tejada as the last obstacles to killing the Columbia Pike streetcar. Tejada has served on the County Board since 2003, Hynes since 2008. Neither has formally indicated a decision on seeking reelection. The Democratic leadership that has controlled Arlington governance for three decades learned an unpleasant truth about the mood of the public Nov. 4, when voters re-elected independent John Vihstadt over Democratic nominee Alan Howze even as those same Arlington voters were giving strong approval to Democrats Mark Warner, Don Beyer and Barbara Kanninen. Warner received about 47,000 votes in Arlington, but his ticket-mate Howze could muster only about 27,000 – and with turnout in 2015 likely to be only half that of 2014, a well-funded challenger to the Democratic ticket could have the opportunity to tip the balance of County Board power. Regardless of the political implications, Hynes said it was time to engage in “a robust conversation about our future – making strategic choices about where we continue to grow, and where we don’t.” “Doing this together sets our community up for long-range success,” she said.
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Chamber of Commerce is right back where it started from. After two-and-a-half years, during which time the building that the business organization was located in was razed and a new one rose to take its place, the Chamber on Oct. 29 moved back to 2009 14th St. North. “We’re enjoying our wonderful new space,” Chamber president Kate Roche said. The organization’s office will be located on the first floor, as it was in the old Executive Building that previously occupied the Courthouse site. But the suite number will be different – “100” rather than the previous “111.”
In the interim, the Chamber has occupied offices in Ballston. THANKSGIVING COSTS LOWER THIS YEAR ACROSS COMMONWEALTH: Vir-
ginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $5 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. The survey of the price of basic items found on Virginians’ Thanksgiving tables places the average cost of a traditional meal for 10 adults at $46.45, down from $50.01 in 2013. The sample menu includes turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, milk and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. “Anything associated with grain or that involves energy to produce will be lower this year than last year,” said Jonah Bowles, a market analyst for the foundation. The locality surveyed that had the highest average cost for a meal was Middlesex County at $58.08. Wythe County had the lowest, at $41.43. Prices were reported using no promotional sales or coupons. Based on surveys of grocery store, the Virginia Farm Bureau found the average cost of a 16-pound turkey was $21.88, or $1.37 per pound. Consumers paid an average of $1.52 per pound last year in the commonwealth. “It is interesting that our Virginia survey shows prices for turkeys are lower
this year,” Bowles said. “All livestock and poultry prices nationwide are substantially higher than last year across the board.” The organization found that the average price for a gallon of milk was $3.84; for peas, $1.44; for a 3-pound bag of sweet potatoes, $2.56; for celery, $1.58; for carrots, $.84; for pie shells, $2.40; for whipping cream, $1.74; for canned pumpkin pie filling, $3.10; for cranberries, $2.25; for stuffing mix, $2.71; and for rolls, $2.11 a dozen. Since the Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation began conducting the survey in 2003, the average cost of a family’s Thanksgiving meal in Virginia has increased by $7.33. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, farmers receive only 16 cents out of every dollar Americans spend on food, compared to 31 cents in 1980. The rest goes for costs beyond the farm gate: wages and materials for production, processing, marketing, transportation and distribution. NONSTOP SERVICE TO CONNECT DULLES WITH IRELAND: Aer Lingus on Nov. 5
announced plans to offer nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport to the Irish capital of Dublin starting in mid-2015. It will be the ninth gateway in the United States served by the carrier, which expects to inaugurate service to Dublin on May 1. The new service “offers travelers exciting new options and opportunities to see
the world,” said Jack Potter, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. Aer Lingus is planning to operate service on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays, with flights departing Dulles at 5:20 p.m. and arriving in Dublin at 5:30 a.m. the next morning. The return flights will depart Dublin at 12:45 p.m. and arrive in Washington a 3:35 p.m. From Dublin, Aer Lingus passengers can connect to 17 destinations across Europe, airline officials said.
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real estate companies for the 36th year will hold a toy drive in support of the communities it operates, including across Northern Virginia. “Our goal is simple, but meaningful: We want to help disadvantaged children in the communities we serve have a brighter holiday season,” said Jim Weichert, founder and co-president of Weichert, Realtors. Since its inception, the toy drive has collected hundreds of thousands of toys for distribution. The firm partners with local charities to select recipients. Donations can be made at any Weichert sales office. For information, see the Web site at www.weichert.com. Your items are welcomed.
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Year-over-year home sales may have been down, but the inner D.C. region saw the highest median sales price for October in nine years, according to new data. That median of $400,000 was up 5.3 percent from the $380,000 reported in October 2013, and was running 11 percent higher than the five-year median price of $360,505. Figures were reported Nov. 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence (MRIS), an arm of the local multiple-listing system. The October figure represents “the highgest October [price] level since 2005 and the highest year-over-year increase in eight months,” noted analyst Corey Hart on the RealEstate Business Intelligence Web site. The figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s in Maryland. Average prices also were higher, up 5.8 percent to $488,439, but total sales across the inner core were down 2.8 percent to 3,784, and inventory remains nearly 30 percent above the same point in 2013. October’s figures marked the 10th month in a row of year-over-year sales declines, but closed sales were higher than the totals reported in the Octobers of 2010, 2011 and 2012. Condo sales were a bright spot, posting a slight-year-over-year sales increase.
Interestingly, there were 3,387 sales of non-distressed sales last month, the same number as a year before. October 2013 saw a larger number of short sales, which buoyed the total sales figures even though they may have worked to restrain prices. The average sales price of single-family homes in October 2014 was up 5.2 percent to $580,711, while attached homes saw an average price up 6.9 percent to $411,659 and condominiums saw average prices rise 11.3 percent to $365,774. Homes that went to closing in October spent an average of 49 days between listing and ratified sales contract, up from the 41 days required a year before, and garnered 97 percent of listing price, down from 97.7 percent. At the end of the month, there were 11,919 homes available for purchase across the region, up 28.8 percent from the 9,254 available a year before. It’s the 13th month in a row that year-over-year inventory totals have increased, according to MRIS. With pending sales in October were down by almost double-digits, the relatively high inventory levels may be hanging around for a while. Total sales volume for the month was $1.848 billion, up 2.9 percent from $1.797 billion a year before. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. – A Staff Report
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Teeing Off
Yet Another Fine Job From Yorktown’s Football Coach There have been so many good seasons for the Yorktown Patriots under Bruce Hanson it’s hard to determine which campaign might be the finest head coaching job he’s turned in for the high school football team.
Postseason Win a First for Warriors
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There was a stretch toward the end of the fourth quarter where the 5A North Region first-round football playoff game the PoFOOTBALL between tomac Falls Panthers and the host and leading Wakefield Warriors appeared to change. Wakefield (8-3) held a two-possession lead with six minutes remaining in its eventual 25-18 win. At that point, a series of penalties called against Wakefield and the ensuing snowball effect dampened the mood of the Warriors’ crowd and brought along worries about the outcome of the high school game. Eighth-seeded Wakefield, however, maintained its self-belief, withstanding a frenetic final few minutes to secure the school’s first-ever playoff victory in the Nov. 14 game. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Wakefield senior quarterback Riley Wilson said. “We had only three wins last season, and people this year were even doubting that we could get five wins. But we’ve come so far. We got a playoff victory, and we played well. We’re still playing football at this point and we’re showing that WakeContinued on Page 25
Wakefield High School’s Chris Robertson breaks a tackle during the Warriors’ first-round regionPHOTO BY DEB KOLT tournament victory over Potomac Falls on Nov. 14 in Arlington.
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The Washington-Lee Generals and Yorktown Patriots fell behind by big firsthalf margins in what became lopsided road losses Nov. FOOTBALL 14 in the opening round of the 6A North Region Tournament high school football playoffs. The No. 9 seeded Patriots (7-4) lost to the No. 8 seed Patriot High School Pioneers, 48-12. The No. 11 seeded Generals (6-5) fell to the No. 6 seed West Springfield Spartans, 38-20. West Springfield led 24-0 in the second period and 24-6 at halftime. The Spartans scored 17 points in fewer than two minutes in the first half thanks to blocking a punt, recovering a fumbled kickoff
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by the Generals, then returning a fumble for a score. “That botched kickoff return was more of a mental mistake,” W-L coach Josh Shapiro said. “We definitely got into a hole early. We sort of gave them 21 points early.” Washington-Lee’s points came on touchdown passes from Ronnie Fecso to Gene Jones (first half) and to Will Kelsch (second half), and a scoring run by Daquay Harris in the fourth period. “I knew that I was going to Gene on the play,” Fecso said of the touchdown pass. “My line [Ganzorig Batbold, Justin Robinson, Jeff Kruger, Jack Appel and Jose Perdomo] gave me some time. We knew that we had to score and to push the pace to get back into the game. I couldn’t quite see Will. I threw behind him. He made a real
great play on the reception.” Said Shapiro: “We showed right there that we weren’t going to quit.” In Yorktown’s loss, the Patriots trailed 41-0 at halftime. In the second half, quarterback Charlie Tiene (11 of 30 passing for 120 yards) threw scoring strikes of five and six yards to Ben Calvert (four catches, 17 yards), and Austin Kasmer blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown. Parker Dean caught five passes for 86 yards, Calvert had 48 yards rushing and Jack Stoors had 19. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for Yorktown, which was making its ninth straight playoff appearance. Dave Steinbacher contributed to this story.
Certainly, the two region championships and two region runner-up years rank high. Those teams had scads of talent and speed. With that in mind, also receiving a lofty rating as maybe his finest hour would be the current 2014 season. Hanson, in his 30th year as Yorktown’s coach, can be a crafty cynic when it comes to publicly predicting his team’s success. His teams have won so often that winning is taken for granted, despite his downplaying. But back in August, there was real concern about his squad. Hanson worried this his offense lacked significant speed and explosiveness compared to his many past units, and there were questions along the offensive line. The coach mentioned that a four-or fivewin season was possible, hopefully not worse. In the best-case scenario, he thought seven victories would probably be a longshot. That wasn’t the case, because it was a magnificent seven victories indeed. Relying on a stingy defense, a methodical yet efficient offense, and thanks to a four-game winning streak to end the regular season, Yorktown finished 7-3 entering the region playoffs. That gave Hanson 237 career wins. Two victories among those last four were over Arlington rivals Wakefield and Washington-Lee, which each had winning records and also earned playoff berths. Back during his August worries, Hanson was concerned if his Patriots could defeat either. Other big Yorktown victories came against region playoff teams Chantilly and Langley. Of the seven wins, Hanson’s best magic act occurred against W-L in game 10. That’s when the coach went with a hunch and pulled a rabbit out of a hat. With starting quarterback Joe McBride injured, Hanson coached up converted wide receiver Charlie Tiene and put him under center. With no previous snaps taken this fall, Tiene threw two TD passes in the 28-3 win.
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High School Roundup The Washington-Lee Generals placed eighth with 201 points Nov. 15 on the Great Meadow course in The Plains at the Virginia High School League’s boys 6A state cross country meet. Leading Washington-Lee was senior Patrick Odlum in 43rd in 16:42. Senior Christopher Mutty placed 48th (16:45), senior Bryan Meade 50th (16:47), senior Isaac Mortimer-Lotke 56th (16:54) and senior Matthew Tatum 61st (16:56). The state meet appearance was Washington-Lee’s first since the the 1980 season. O’CONNELL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER CHOSEN ALL-STATE: Bishop O’Connell’s
Maxine Friedman was chosen second team all-state by the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association in girls
high school Division I volleyball for her play this fall. town club ice hockey team opened its winter season against Woodbridge with a 5-4 loss. Matt Neuman scored twice for Yorktown, assisted by Bobby Wells and Teddy Dahlquist. Christian Pages and Jacob Dormuth also each tallied one goal each, with Jonah Davis-Hoff getting an assist. Lucas Degraw was Yorktown’s goalie.
in the firstround of the Division I private school state tournament. O’Connell (23-8) was the No. 4 seed in the state tourney. n At the Liberty Conference Tournament, the Washington-Lee Generals finished 1-1 and the Yorktown Patriots 0-1. Washington-Lee advanced to the region competition and finished 0-1. The Generals defeated South Lakes, 3-2, in the first round of conference play, then lost to champion and top seed Madison, 3-0, in the semifinals.
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semifinals to No. 2 seed Madison. Washington-Lee was defeated by Madison in the first round. From Wakefield in the Capitol Conference 13, making all-conference first time was Georgia Allin. Kiana Cauley and goalie Fifi Del Cid made second team. Making honorable mention were Ingrid Jackson, Kacy Tucker and Amelia Martin. WAKEFIELD COACHING VACANCIES:
ey players Lexi Peck, a senior, and junior Kate Rita, and Washington-Lee senior Betty Engida were chosen to the Liberty Conference all-tournament team. Yorktown, the No. 3 seed, lost in the
Wakefield High School is accepting applications for the following coaching positions: varsity softball, varsity boys lacrosse, junior varsity boys lacrosse and crew assistant. Contact the director of student activities, Noel Deskins, at (703) 228-6733 or e-mail noel.deskins@apsva.us for questions about the positions.
Wakefield High School’s Kareem Hall stiff-arms Stefan Carter on a long run that ended on the two yard line and set up a touchdown against Potomac Falls. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
Wakefield quarterback Riley Wilson runs with the ball in the region game. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
O’Connell Knights with losses in the championship match of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference to eventual winner Holy Cross, 3-0, then a 3-1 setback against Liberty Christian Academy
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Wakefield High School’s Anthony Tham sacks Potomac Falls quarterback Brady Williams during the Warriors’ victory in a first-round region playoff game on Nov. 14. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
remaining. The Panthers recovered their ensuing onside kick, but fumbled the ball away on the next play to seal Wakefield’s victory “Like I kept telling our team, if you
win the game, you have to earn it. We have to win the game assuming that we won’t get help from anyone,” Wakefield coach Wayne Hogwood said. “If we did a better job converting on some third
downs, or made fewer mistakes and turnovers, Potomac Falls’ last drive might not have even mattered. I’m happy that we controlled the game and we played really well, but we’ll keep learning.” Wakefield had 389 total yards and 14 first downs. Wilson was 6 of 14 passing for 116 yards in the victory. Young had 117 yards rushing, Wilson ran for 87 and Hall for 53. Khokar had three catches for 71 yards, Young two for 11 and Chris Robertson one for 34. The win sets up Wakefield for a trip to Leesburg to face top-seeded and undefeated Tuscarora (11-0), which defeated Edison 54-6. “It’s going to be a huge challenge. We’ll swap film and come up with a game plan, but Tuscarora’s one of the best teams around,” Hogwood said. The team is led by Harvard-bound running back Noah Reimers. “We’ll probably have to treat Reimers like [Michael] Jordan – just give him his yards and force other players to make plays,” Hogwood said. “But for now, we’ll enjoy this victory and history and push forward from there.”
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field football isn’t a doormat anymore.” Sophomore Ben Kline kicked a 32yard field goal to give the Warriors a 3-0 lead early in the first quarter. Then, Wilson found senior wide receiver Zain Khokar for a 40-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter to put his team up 10-0 after Kline’s extra point. Potomac Falls’ wide receiver Wanya Allen returned the ensuing kickoff 51 yards to kick-start the Panthers’ offense. Ryan Tibbs scored on an 11-yard run to his left to close the Wakefield lead a few minutes into the second quarter. After Wakefield running back Leon Young fumbled the ball on the first play of the next possession, Potomac Falls responded to score and take a 12-10 lead. Despite trailing at halftime, the Warriors made a few adjustments, but mostly stayed true to their game plan of ball control offense and pressure on defense. “Even though we were down at halftime, nothing really changed. Our mentality stayed the same,” Young said. Wakefield reclaimed the lead midway through the third quarter when sophomore running back Kareem Hall found the end zone from four yards to make the score 18-10 after a two-point conversion pass from Wilson to Young. The Wakefield defense remained steadfast for the rest of the third quarter. The Warriors added to their lead with six minutes remaining in the game when junior defensive lineman Anthony Tham blocked a punt deep in Potomac Falls territory. Teammate Salar Raoufi recovered and ran 10 yards into the end zone. Kline kicked another point after and Wakefield led 25-12. “My coach just told me to run where I thought the punter would be, and I knew [the punter] was moving toward my path since he kicked it rugby-style,” Tham said. “I got a piece of an earlier punt in the third quarter. So I was pretty determined to get one. A lot of adrenaline helped me block that kick.” Potomac Falls answered on its ensuing possession with a touchdown, cutting the lead to 25-18 with two minutes
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Sports Briefs ARLINGTON POWERLIFTER SETS RECORD: Arlington
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ton Thunder 6th-grade boys travel basketball team began its 2014-15 season by winning the Silver Division championship ofthe Wootten Fall Classic tournament. After two narrow losses in pool play, the Thunder responded to secure the championship by defeating Vienna in the semifinals and a team from State College, Pa. in the championship game, 47-27. Thunder players were Brandon Warner, Miles Webb, John Sondheim, John Ford, Liam Andersen, Matthew Thompson, Bryson Horsford, Jordan Simmons, Malcolm Marsh, Ethan Kluge and Andrew Vorst. The team is coached by Martin Lowen and Vidal Sadaka. ARLINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS:
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