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Fisette: Arlington Should Not Be Handcuffed With a Two-Year Sunset Clause SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

In terms of raw numbers, Loudoun also was at the top of the list, adding 12,125 residents in the new estimate. It was followed by Prince William County (6,715), Richmond (3,379), Fairfax County (3,189) and Chesterfield County (3,094).

Despite public proclamations of joy in getting back the authority to enact a tax surcharge on hotel stays to fund tourism promotion, it’s clear the Arlington County government sees it as a case of settling for half a loaf.

And they may make a play for the whole loaf in 2018.

The General Assembly this year agreed to restore Arlington’s ability to levy a 0.25-percent surcharge on hotel stays for tourism promotion, bringing it back five years later after Jay Fisette it was stripped away by legislators in a burst of retributive fury at the Arlington County Board.

With Gov. McAuliffe having signed the legislation, the tax revenue will again start flowing into county-government coffers starting July 1, and is expected to bring in about $1 million a year.

During the legislative session, Arlington leaders made a play to get the tax restored in perpetuity, rather than have the measure include a “sunset clause” requiring the locality

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County Board Chairman Libby Garvey (center) and Katie Cristol (left) were on hand March 23 to present a proclamation to former School Board, County Board and state Senate member Mary Margaret Whipple for her service to the community. Whipple was attending a Kiwanis Club of Arlington meeting to discuss the current status of the Virginia Women’s Monument; she serves as vice chair of the PHOTO BY DICK BARR state commission that approved the design and is working to secure funding for the monument (see Page 3).

Arlington Population Growth Continuing Census Bureau Estimates a 1.1% Year-Over-Year Boost to 229,164 Arlington’s population grew 1.1 percent from mid-2014 to mid-2015 and was up 10.4 percent from the 2010 federal census, according to estimates reported March 24 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The official estimate for Arlington’s population on July 1, 2015, stood at 229,164, up from 226,624 a year before and from 207,627 in the 2010 census.

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Arlington’s year-over-year growth rate was about one-third that of Loudoun County, which at 3.3 percent had the biggest population boost between July 2014 and July 2015. It was followed

by Falls Church (3 percent), Greensville County (3 percent), Charlottesville (2.1 percent) and New Kent County (2 percent).

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Whipple: County Should Back Va. Women’s Monument SCOTT McCAFFREY

At left: Artist’s rendition of planned Virginia Women’s Monument.

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Could Arlington band together to sponsor one of the 12 statues that will be part of a monument dedicated to the history of Virginia’s great women?

That’s one of the ideas being proposed by the vice chair of the commission tasked with raising the $3.6 million to make the monument a reality.

“Maybe Arlington could collect $300,000 and ‘adopt’ a statue,” Mary Margaret Whipple said at a March 23 presentation outlining progress on the monument, set to be constructed on the grounds of the Virginia Capitol.

Whipple – who served on the Arlington School Board and County Board before beginning a long tenure in the state Senate – may have the title of vice chair, but she is in effect heading up the commission, under the titular chairmanship of Gov. McAuliffe.

While pressing for corporate and foundation sponsorships, the Virginia Women’s Monument Commission is taking all comers.

“We need small gifts as well as big ones,” Whipple said. “If every woman in Virginia gave $1, we’d have enough money.”

Many of the 12 women selected for commemoration in bronze statues are largely unknown to the community at

large, but were deemed by historians to be more than worthy of inclusion in the pantheon. They range from the Pamunkey chief Cockacoeske, a signer of the 1677 Treaty of the Middle Plantation between the English and native tribes, to Sally Louisa Tompkins, a hospital administrator and one of the few women in top military administrative posts in Virginia during the Civil War. Perhaps the most familiar name on the list is Martha Washington, who edged out Dolley Madison to represent the 12 Virginia women who have served as the nation’s first ladies.

To date, about $600,000 of the needed $3.6 million has been garnered. Speaking

at a Women’s History Month program in Arlington, Whipple said she’d like to have the funds in hand by next year so the monument can be completed in 2019 – the 400th anniversary of both the establishment of the House of Burgesses (precursor to today’s General Assembly) and of the first arrival of African-Americans in the Old Dominion.

Whipple said that no matter how the timetable plays out, the Virginia Women’s Monument will mark the path forward for other states and communities.

“Everything takes time,” she acknowledged. “This will be the first monument of its kind in the United States.”

And it will be well-deserved, one local

elected official said.

“The history of the United States cannot be written without the history of women,” said Arlington County Board member Katie Cristol, who was present at the program.

At the March 23 presentation – held at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington – Whipple was presented with a surprise County Board resolution honoring her service to the community and the commonwealth.

Cristol was joined by County Board Chairman Libby Garvey in presenting the proclamation.

Julie Mangis, president of the Kiwanis Club, lauded Whipple as “a role model for women in public service.”

“We’ve all been admirers of Sen. Whipple for many years – I think I have been one for nearly 40 years,” Mangis said.

For information on the Virginia Women’s Monument, those to be honored, and to submit names for inclusion in its Wall of Honor, see the Web site at http://womensmonumentcom.virginia.gov/.

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Democratic School Board Candidates Set to Debate Also: Bishop O’Connell Senior Takes Center Stage in Recent Congressional Hearing SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The four candidates for the two School Board seats on the Nov. 8 ballot will have a chance to make their case before the Democratic rank-and-file next week.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee will hold a candidate forum as part of its POLITICAL April 6 meetto be held POTPOURRI ing, at 7:15 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center.

Incumbent School Board Vice Chairman Nancy Van Doren and first-time candidates Tannia Talento, Michael Shea and Chaz Crismon have been invited to participate. All four are slated to compete in Democratic caucus voting in May, with the two top finishers moving on to the general election.

(School Board Chairman Emma Violand-Sánchez is not seeking re-election.)

Also as part of the Democratic meeting, members of the Arlington delegation to the General Assembly will provide an overview of the recently concluded 2016 legislative session.

Bishop O’Connell Senior Takes Center Stage in Congressional Hearing: A Bishop O’Connell High School senior recently found himself center stage during a congressional discussion on legislation aimed at curing diseases in young people and expanding federal support for advances in medical treatment.

Walter Whitt was part of a March 23 panel, discussing his battle with cystic fibrosis, his current treatment and the impact when his lung capacity decreased by more than 20 percent in a single year.

Whitt has since regained some of that lung capacity, and is on track to head to college next year.

The bipartisan March 23 event – “Conversation on Child Cures” – was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It featured testimony from patients and advocates.

A contingent from Bishop O’Connell was on hand to support Whitt. The group had the chance to meet with rock legend Roger Daltrey of The Who; Daltrey cofounded the advocacy group Teen Cancer America.

The discussion was held to keep attention focused on the 21st Century Cures Act, congressional legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last July on a 344-77 vote and currently is awaiting action in the U.S. Senate.

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A contingent of students from Bishop O’Connell High School chatted with rock legend Roger Daltrey following a U.S. House of Representatives forum on the 21st Century Cures Act. The O’Connell students were on hand to support their classmate, Walter Whitt (shown behind and to the HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE left of Daltrey), who spoke of his experiences battling cystic fibrosis at the hearing.

Virginia delegation to the House of Representatives – U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D8th), Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and Gerald Connolly (D-11th) – voted in support of the bill.

The legislation “is so necessary,” Daltrey said at the hearing, speaking about the challenges faced by teens with cancer, who have difficulty finding appropriate treatment because they do not fit into either the pediatric or adult populations.

“Please get it through,” Daltrey asked legislators.

The March 23 panel discussion was led by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), ranking Democratic member U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.).

Critics of Government Waste Unhappy with Congressional Delegation: The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste doesn’t think too highly of those representing Arlington in Congress.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D8th) received low scores in the organization’s annual ranking.

Based on votes on specific bills targeted by the organization, Warner received a rating of 14 on a scale of 0 to 100, with Kaine at 9 and Beyer at 2 – all in the “hostile” category.

“By comparison, the overall rating for the Senate was 52 . . . [and] the overall rating in the House of Representatives was

48,” said Tim Wise, president of the Arlington County Taxpayers Association.

Those averages varied widely depending on political parties: Republicans averaged 93 in the Senate and 82 in the House, with Democrats averaging 5 and 4, respectively.

Among Virginia legislators, average scores ranged from 98 (U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, R-7th) to zero (U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-3rd).

Wise said Virginia’s average score of 64.5 percent was in the middle of the pack, with Wyoming (97) and Utah (94) having the highest scores, Rhode Island and Massacusetts (each 2) having the lowest.

Complete ratings, bills scored and methodology can be found on the Web site at http://ccagwratings.org/overview/.

Sullivan Picks Up Leadership Post in House Democratic Caucus: Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) has been appointed campaign chair for the Democratic Caucus in the House of Delegates, with the challenge of trying to cut down the Republican majority in the lower house of the legislature.

Sullivan was appointed to the position

by House Minority Leader David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), rounding out the Democratic leadership team. He succeeds Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th), who earlier had been promoted from campaign chair to Democratic Whip.

“It’s an honor to be asked to serve,”

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Sullivan said in a statement.

“I will use this opportunity to grow the House Democratic Caucus by identifying outstanding candidates in winnable districts and making sure competitive races are adequately funded,” he said.

Sullivan has his work cut out for him: Republicans currently control 66 of the 100 seats in the House of Delegates, and Democrats have been unable to make significant inroads in either of the last two legislative elections.

Toscano said he has faith in Sullivan, who was elected in 2014 to fill the seat of Del. Bob Brink, who departed the legislature to take a position in the McAuliffe administration.

“Del. Sullivan has proven himself a leader since the day he was elected – I’m excited to have him join our leadership team,” Toscano said.

Senior Dems to Hear from Legislators: Arlington Senior Democrats will host members of the Arlington legislative delegation at the group’s next luncheon, to be held on Tuesday, April 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington.

Members of the delegation will take part in a panel discussion on the 2016 session, which concluded earlier in March.

The cost is $25 in cash or check at the door.

For information or to R.S.V.P., e-mail Richard Barton at rabarton2@verizon. net.

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Arlington Chamber Lauds Best in Hospitality Industry SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Nothing gives the local hospitality industry the chance to shine more than a good, old-fashioned blizzard. And when Mother Nature hurled 2 feet of snow at the region in January, employees at local hotels stepped up to the plate: • Hassan Yassin of the Westin Crystal City stayed in his hotel for three days straight, augmenting his role as bellman to meet the needs of any department – from shoveling snow to washing dishes.

• Karema Adams, also of the Westin Crystal City, worked from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for three days straight, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to more than 500 guests and employees stuck inside due to the wintry mix, while keeping the kitchen running smoothly.

• A woman arrived at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston in the midst of the storm with no reservation – and with the hotel completely filled. Mohamad Mouanji went the extra mile, offering his assistance in finding an available room nearby and making sure the visitor made it safely there.

Those were just a few of the stories, blizzard-related and non-blizzard-related, highlighted at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hospitality Superstars Awards, held March 22 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce recently presented “Hospitality Superstar” awards for front-line workers in the community’s hotel and restaurant community.

The event focused on the front-line workers who can make or break not only the quality of a guest’s stay, but also the impression the hotel makes.

“The hospitality industry is incredibly important to Arlington and our Chamber,” said Kate Roche Bates, president and CEO of the business organization.

Arlington again in 2015 had the highest tourism spending among all Virginia counties and cities, according to figures from the state government.

While all of the Hospitality Superstars go the extra mile, some of the award recipients have special talents. Among those in 2016 is Eric Abanese of the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, known to his co-workers as “the lock guy” because

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of his ability to deal with problematic doors and ever-more-complicated locking mechanisms.

(Abanese also is an environmental ambassador of sorts, encouraging others to use less electricity and find energy-saving options in their lives.)

Integrity also is the watchword for the Hospitality Superstar recipients.

Consider the cast of Jean Ndjoli of the Residence Inn Arlington Ballston, who was called upon to open a room safe for an arriving guest – only to find the room’s previous occupant had left $5,000 in it.

Ndjoli quickly reported the find to the hotel’s executive housekeeper, chief engineer and general manager so it could be returned to its rightful owner.

Then there are the stories that prove any skill, even one unused for years, can be of assistance in a pinch.

When a guest who spoke only French stayed at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, there were communication problems – until staff member Naima Enneiymy sprang into action.

Enneiymy had learned French growing up, but it was decidedly rusty since she had not used it in decades. Nonetheless, she was able to provide basic communications with the guest, then assisted as the guest called her sister in France to help translate further.

Not surprisingly, “the guest was overjoyed with her kindness,” hotel officials said in their nomination.

While most of the awards were presented to those working for local hotels, the restaurant industry also was represented.

Elsy Maldonado of Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Co., a native of El Salvador, goes out of her way to help Spanish-speaking patrons navigate the extensive menu. “She will recommend items and let the customers do tastings to see what they like,” restaurant officials said in their nomination.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To those honored in the annual Hospitality Superstar Awards program by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

The annual celebration lauds the front-line workers in the local hotel and restaurant industry – the ones who seldom get the recognition they deserve, but often go above and beyond the call of duty.

A number of those saluted in the 2016 ceremony, held last week, “held down the fort” at their respective establishments during the January blizzard, fulfilling duties that went well beyond the usual.

Others showed special attention to

guests at other times of the year.

Arlington’s economy is boosted by having the highest travel spending among any Virginia locality – bigger even than mighty Fairfax County or tourism meccas like Virginia Beach. That’s good news for the local economy, and it’s people like recipients of the Hospitality Superstar Awards who make it happen.

THUMBS UP: To an idea proffered last week by Mary Margaret Whipple in her role as vice chairman of the Virginia Women’s Monument Commission.

It will cost $3.6 million to fully fund the monument, to be located on the grounds of the Virginia Capitol, honoring the contributions of women across 400 years (and growing) of Virginia history.

Twelve statues of notable women will be erected, and Whipple suggested it might be a worthy endeavor for Arlingtonians to “adopt” one of the 12 and raise $300,000 to cover the cost.

Sounds like a good idea to us.

Anyone interested in launching such an effort can get in touch with Whipple through the commission at http://womensmonumentcom. virginia.gov/.

More Privately-Owned Guns Not the Answer Editor: I am curious why the Arlington County Republican Committee voted to endorse the Nova Armory store on Pershing Drive [Sun Gazette, March 17].

Famous World War I Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing was quoted as saying that “the deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle.”

A Marine is a highly trained member of a well organized U.S. military service, not a weirded-out civilian male.

The Marine’s rifle is owned by the

U.S. government and used as a tool to implement national policy.

Nova Armory claims police want their stores. This is rubbish! Arlington has a first class, professional police force funded by the taxpayers to provide protection. The absolute last thing our police officers need is more automatic weapons with high-capacity magazines in the hands of stressed-out Republican men.

Local gun stores can’t even keep their own guns locked up; several were stolen

from a McLean store in December.

As a veteran of the U.S. nuclear submarine service, I find the young (and old) Republican obsession with private firearms to verge on a clinical condition that could be referred to as “nuts.”

Privately owned automatic guns in the hands of bullies, stressed out motorists, Republicans, etc., simply make Arlington less safe.

Joseph DeBor Arlington

Editor: What’s really going on in the office of building permits and zoning regulations on the 10th floor of the county government’s headquarters building, and why doesn’t the current County Board seem to be aware of – or concerned by – what is going on?

Why are there so many awful homes being built and so many old-growth trees being cut down these days?

Arlington is known for its charm and character due to its various styles of

homes and its many trees that create its protective tree canopy, which is rapidly shrinking.

We all know that many of the developers that put up these monster homes do not live in the county and really don’t care what the residents of Arlington think.

Most of the employees in the permit office do not live in Arlington, either.

There is little incentive for them to protect the environmental integrity of our county from the developers that are ex-

ploiting its resources.

Why is it so hard to get a permit to put up a small fence or get a variance for expanding a deck by a foot, yet it is so easy to get the OK to cut down as many trees as you want to put up these monster-size, energy-sucking homes that are sprouting up like weeds these days?

When will the giveaway of our beautiful county stop? I think it is time to clean the permit house.

Doug Jaslow Arlington

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Housing Leader Mary Rouleau Was Right Choice for ‘Best Of’ Accolades Editor: Congratulations to Mary Rouleau, executive director of Alliance for Housing Solutions, for being named “Best of Arlington” for non-profit/civic support

worker. It is great recognition for a tireless advocate for a cause that makes Arlington such a super place to live.

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Arlington Officials Promise More Creativity in Tackling Major Snowstorms in County’s Future SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington leaders continue to consider a host of policy changes to address major snowstorms, which will be vetted before the winter of 2016-17 arrives, County Manager Mark Schwartz said at a recent County Board meetCOUNTY ing.

Among them: BOARD Enforcing snowNOTES emergency routes on major streets; staging more snow-removal equipment in North Arlington, rather than concentrating it all at the Arlington Trades Center in Shirlington; mobilizing teams of volunteers to help in various capacities; and requiring parking on only one side of the street so plows can move through residential areas more easily.

More training for contractors, many of them from out of the region, also is likely.

County officials also plan to send appropriate staff to metropolitan areas – hello, Buffalo! – that deal with big snows on a routine basis, to see what tips can be picked up.

But, perhaps recalling the famous quote by John F. Kennedy, who impishly said the local area combines all the charm of the North with the efficiency of the South, county officials say they will have to balance the needs of the region during an unexpectedly big snowstorm against the budget implications of such expanded readiness.

County Officials to Be More Aggressive When Certain Storms Are Forecast: The massive winter blizzard of Jan. 22-23 may have erased memories of the small but potent Jan. 20 snow-turned-to-ice storm that preceded it, but Arlington government officials say they are working to make sure the county doesn’t get caught unawares again.

Forecasters correctly predicted a dusting to an inch of snow in that storm. But what everyone, including government officials, missed was the effect of precipitation hitting cold roadways at rush hour and then freezing, turning thoroughfares like North Carlin Springs Road into skating rinks and leaving commuters fending for themselves on traffic-choked arteries.

To address such storms, “we are looking at being far more aggressive,” said Deputy County Manager James Schwartz.

That means a larger pre-treatment effort, and perhaps encouraging local businesses to let employees go home early (or have them stay late) to blunt the impact of such a storm on the region’s precarious transportation network.

In a report to County Board members, Schwartz acknowledged there is always

a trade-off between being zealous about storm readiness and not busting the budget.

He pointed to not long after the Jan. 20 storm, when weather conditions seemed ripe for a repeat scenario. Precautions were ramped up by skittish officials wary of a repeat.

And then? The storm didn’t materialize.

Live-Streaming of Commission Meetings Set to Kick Off: April will bring the first live-streaming of meetings of the Arlington Planning Commission and Transportation Commission, part of an effort to make governance more accessible to the public.

“This is another great step forward to making our government even more open,” said County Manager Mark Schwartz, who last year proposed the idea of televising commission meetings – something a number of nearby jurisdictions already do.

The first Planning Commission meeting to be live-streamed will be April 4, with the first Transportation Commission meeting to be available online April 28, county officials say.

The meetings will be available through the Arlington government Web site, www. arlingtonva.us. Archived copies of meetings also will be available.

County Board meetings long have been available both live and archived on the government Web site. Earlier this year, board work session also began being streamed live.

Non-Profits to Lease Space at Arlington Mill: Aspire Afterschool Learning (formerly Greenbrier Learning Center) and Jane Franklin Dance have agreed to lease space in the previously unoccupied third-floor area of the Arlington Mill Community Center.

The two organizations worked together in responding to request issued last summer by the Arlington County government, seeking non-profit organizations to fill the space. Aspire Afterschool Learning has signed a non-binding letter of intent, giving the organization 18 months to raise the funds necessary for construction and initial leasing costs of what will total 9,400 square feet.

“We are thrilled to partner with the county and Jane Franklin Dance to expand our space and programs at Arlington Mill,” said Courtney Reeve, executive director of Aspire.

Aspire Afterschool Learning already has been offering classes in the building, serving at-risk students in grades three to five with after-school programs.

Jane Franklin Dance, currently based at Theatre on the Run in Shirlington, will offer movement programs for all ages.

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pointments: County Board members recently made the following appointments to boards and commissions: Cynthia Schneider and Joy Nathan were reappointed to the Arlington Commission on Long-Term-Care Residences.

Mitchell Zink was appointed to the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board. Michael Grace was appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission.

Zachary Butler was appointed to the Tenant-Landlord Commission. Paul Campanella was reappointed to the Urban Forestry Commission.

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Building Boom in Tysons Shows No Sign of Stopping BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Even motorists cruising by on the Beltway cannot miss the eruption of glass and concrete taking place in Tysons.

Aging edifices have been scrapped away and gleaming new buildings continue to sprout up all over – resulting in a radically altered skyline.

“My goodness! Cranes keep popping up like weeds in Tysons,” said Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence).

About 7 million square feet of construction, including parks and playgrounds, will be delivered in the next six

to 30 months, said Michael Caplin, president of the Tysons Partnership.

“The developers are bringing some incredible stuff,” he said.

The appraised value of all property in Tysons went up by $1 billion, or 8.7 percent, in the last 12 months, giving a lift to Fairfax County’s coffers, Caplin said.

“It’s a big, old revenue machine that generates a ton of operating funds” for the county, he said.

In 2014 and 2015, developers delivered six projects with 2.33 million square feet of space, including 1.44 million of residential, 848,000 of commercial and 45,000 of retail. Those projects were:

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• VITA, with 499,000 square feet of residential space and 13,000 square feet of retail.

• The Hyatt Regency, a 276,000square-foot hotel with 4,500 square feet of retail.

• Ascent, a 430,000-square-foot residential project.

• Tysons Overlook, with 326,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail.

• Nouvelle, which has 510,000 square feet of residential space and 7,000 square feet of retail.

Seven projects with about 3.46 million square feet of space now are under construction in Tysons, including 1.66 million of residential, 1.75 million of commercial and 52,000 of retail. These projects are: • Mitre 4, a 340,000-square-foot office building.

• 1775 Tysons, with 457,000 square feet of office space and 19,000 square feet of retail.

• 7915 Jones Branch, with 437,000 square feet of residential space and 2,500 square feet of retail.

• Garfield Scotts Run, a 476,000square-foot residential project.

• Adaire, a 412,000-square-foot residential building with 5,600 square feet of retail space.

• Capital One Headquarters, a 470foot-tall skyscraper with 950,000 square feet of office space and 25,000 square feet of retail.

• The Kingston, a residential project with 338,000 square feet of space.

Six more projects, featuring nearly 3.1 million square feet of residential space, 993,000 square feet of commercial and 349,000 of retail, will break ground this year. These include: • The Boro, with 945,000 square feet of residential space, 400,000 square feet of office and 266,000 square feet of retail.

• 7901 Westpark, a 193,000-squarefoot office building with 2,600 square feet of retail.

• Tysons West, a 400,000-square-foot residential project with 50,000 square feet

of retail.

• Westpark Plaza, a 615,000-squarefoot residential project with 13,000 square feet of retail space.

• Tysons Central, with 398,000 square feet of residential space, 400,000 of office and 17,000 square feet of retail.

• Residences Tysons II, with 722,000 square feet of residential space.

The new residential units so far have not been occupied by many children – possibly because those dwellings largely are in high-rises and fairly expensive, Smyth said.

County officials have plans in place to build a multi-story, “urban-style” school at a site on Jones Branch Drive that was proffered by Cityline Partners. The property now has a regulation-sized rectangular playing field, which would be used by the school, and a smaller field that would be replaced by the school, Smyth said.

The county also will strive to reduce traffic congestion on Chain Bridge Road near the McLean Metrorail Station by realigning Old Meadow Road with Capital One Tower Road across Route 123. The current misalignment, which occurred as a result of the station’s construction, requires separate light cycles for traffic on either side of Chain Bridge, she said.

Part of the “Tysons dream” is enabling easy travel and connectivity throughout the urban center, Caplin said. The new Jones Branch Connector, a vital bridge that will cross Interstate 495 to connect Tysons with the Capital One property in McLean, is fully funded and will be put out to bid in July.

The span should be finished in 2018 and will have amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians, he said.

Three circulator-bus routes connecting four stations on Metrorail’s Silver Line help reduce vehicular traffic, and Tysons officials hope to build on that success by analyzing data from a study of 20 private shuttle-bus services operating in the area and then consolidating some of those routes, Caplin said.

Tysons is transforming so quickly that infrequent visitors may need to be educated about the changes in progress, he said.

“If you haven’t been here in six months, you don’t know what’s here,” Caplin said.

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Docent-led tours will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m., along with free colonial-era beverages and treats.

The Arlington Historical Society has operated the home as a museum since receiving it in 1975. The earliest parts of the home were built in the 1740s, and provide a rare remaining example of a middleclass home of the pre-Revolutionary War period.

The Ball-Sellers House, located at 5620 3rd St. South, will be open every Saturday from April through October, as well as on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Group tours can be tailored to specific interests.

For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

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The event will feature a host of exhibitors plus free seminars.

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The concert will feature a indoor-percussion ensemble comprised of students from Yorktown, Washington-Lee and Wakefield high schools and Thomas Jefferson Middle School, as well as a winterguard with members drawn from Yorktown and Wakefield plus Williamsburg Middle School.

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AUTHOR TO SPEAK AS PART OF ‘ARLINGTON READS’ EFFORT: The 2016

“Arlington Reads” initiative of the Arlington County library system will host author Anthony Doerr, author of “All the Light We Cannot See,” on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School.

Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The “Arlington Reads” series continues on May 5 at 7 p.m. at Central Library with Julie Otsuka, author of “When the Emperor Was Divine.”

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Aachen and the Arlington-Reims committees of the Arlington Sister City Association will host “One Hundred Years After the Longest Battle: The Puzzle of Verdun 1916” on Friday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at Central Library.

Paul Jankowski, a professor of history at Brandeis University, will speak about his book, “Verdun: The Longest Battle of the Great War,” which was published in 2014. The book chronicles the battle, which ran from February to December 1916.

The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonsistercity.com.

ARTS, CRAFTS SHOW ON THE HORIZON: Handmade Arlington, an arts-and-

crafts show that will feature the work of 45 local artisans, will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Swanson Middle School.

Items available for purchase will include fabricwork, home accessories, pottery, stationery and photography. Among the exhibitors will be Lindsay Hinz, a Swanson Middle School alumna, professional artist and Broadway costumer, who will show her line of original fabric pincushions.

For information, see the Web site at www.facebook.com/handmadearlington.

DOCUMENTARY, DISCUSSION TO FOCUS ON GUN ISSUES: The new docu-

mentary “Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA” will be screened on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at Central Library.

The screening is cosponsored by the Nova Catholic Community of Arlington and Mount Vernon Unitarian Church of Alexandria. A reception and discussion on ending gun violence will follow the film.

For information, e-mail John Reeder at jreeder123@msn.com.

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Members of the Crescendo youth chamber-music ensemble performed with members of the Arlington Philharmonic in a recent concert at Culpepper Garden. The concert was part of the philharmonic’s “Concerts in Your Home” series YOUTH MUSICIANS LIVEN UP SENIOR CENTER: Tango, pop and jazz music filled

the halls of the Culpepper Garden seniorliving center, as a standing-room-only crowd gathered for a concert by members of Crescendo, the youth chamber-music program of the Arlington Philharmonic.

The concert featured area music students in grades 8-12, accompanied by pros from the philharmonic, playing a range of works that ended with Astor Piazzola’s “Four Season,” a side-by-side concert led

by Crescendo violinist Isabel Rogers.

Students in the Crescendo program rehearse on Monday evenings and perform three concerts annually.

The Culpepper Garden event was part of the Arlington Philharmonic’s outreach program “Music in Your Home.”

“The orchestra endeavors to take live music to those who may not be able to travel to our concerts at Wakefield or Washington-Lee high schools,” said Scott Wood, music director of the organization.

Elizabeth O’Hara Stahr, artistic director of the philharmonic, said she hopes to make Culpepper Garden an annual venue for the “Music in Your Home” rotation.

The Arlington Philharmonic’s next public concert is slated for May 8 at 3 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School.

It will feature works by Ravel, Ibert and Hindemith. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.

DOMINION GUILD PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING: The Dominion Guild, which

has been raising funds since 1986 to support community organizations across Northern Virginia, was able to donate a record-breaking $63,000 through its 2015 Open House with Boutiques and Coffee.

Organizations receiving support include Culmore Clinic, $13,000 to provide basic medical services to uninsured adults in Baileys Crossroads; Culpepper Garden, $4,000 to support affordable assisted living; Doorways for Women and Families, $5,000 to provide temporary and immediate housing for survivors of domestic violence; New Hope Housing, $14,000 to support a new program for single homeless veterans; Offender Aid and Restoration, $12,500 to support men and women returning to society after incarceration; and Shelter House, $14,000 to support programs that serve the homeless and

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Saturday, April 9 10:00am - 5:00pm The Dominion Guild recently presented grants to non-profit organizations across Northern Virginia. From left: Jolie Smith, director of development, Shelter House; Terry O’Hara Lavoie, co-founder and executive director, Culmore Clinic; Jeanne Broyhill, Culpepper Garden; Judy Smathers, 2015 President, Dominion Guild; Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, executive director, Offender Aid and Restoration; Caroline Jones, CEO and president, Doorways for Women and Families; and Pamela Michell, executive director, New Hope Housing.

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MARYMOUNT INTERFAITH FORUM FOCUSES ON REFUGEES: Marymount

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The forum will focus on “Faith in Action: Responding to Refugees,” and will feature charitable organizations from the Catholic, Jewish and Islamic faiths.

The event is sponsored by the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Campus Ministry Association and International Student Services. Lunch tickets will be provided to commuter students and the public.

For information, e-mail Dr. Kathleen Garces-Foley at karcesfoley@marymount.edu.

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Transportation Notes PLAN TO USE GARAGES DURING SNOWSTORMS HITS A SNAG: It looks

like there’ll be no freebies at the Ballston Public Parking Garage during big winter snowstorms.

The Arlington County government, as part of efforts to improve on its overall response to the Jan. 22-23 blizzard, has proposed asking owners of private garages in the community to open their facilities to the public during storms. The goal: Get vehicles off the streets so plows can get their work completed more quickly.

But county officials say the eight-story municipal garage in Ballston, which would seem to be a natural centerpiece of

such an effort, can’t be part of it.

“We are not in a position to offer free parking,” Deputy County Manager James Schwartz told County Board members.

Schwartz pointed to details of the bond funding used for the garage.

But Schwartz did leave open this possibility: “There may be something we can work out,” he told board members, without being specific.

Seeking the use of office-building garages to shelter vehicles during storms is one of the ideas that will be vetted in coming months as the county government gears up for whatever Mother Nature might throw at the region in 2016-17.

CHAMBER SEEKS D.C.-TO-HAVANA AIR SERVICE: The Arlington Chamber

of Commerce is pressing federal aviation regulators to allow United Airlines to start up service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Cuba.

“It is critical that Virginia and our nation’s capital obtain nonstop air service to Havana,” Chamber president Kate Roche said in a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

Roche pointed out that Virginia already is a leader in trade with the Caribbean nation, and that Gov. McAuliffe earlier this year led a trade mission there.

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STATE FUNDS TO HELP WITH NEW AIR SERVICE: The Metropolitan Washington

Airports Authority will receive $50,000 in matching funds in 2016 to market new international air service between Lima, Peru, and Washington Dulles International Airport.

The grant, announced by Gov. McAuliffe, is part of a marketing-leverage program administered by the Virginia Tourism Corp. to help increase visitation and revenue for Virginia’s localities through tourism.

LAN Peru is slated to commence nonstop service three times per week between Lima and Washington on May 2, using Boeing 767 aircraft. Flights will increase to four times weekly in July.

The new flights will be promoted to potential Peruvian passengers through print, radio, outdoor and online marketing campaigns.

Activity generated by the new DullesLima flight will add an estimated 332 jobs and $43 million in annual passenger and airline expenditures to the local area, state officials estimated.

“We thank the Virginia Tourism Corp. and our sponsoring partners in Arlington and Loudoun counties,” said Mark Treadaway, the Airports Authority’s vice president for business outreach. “The Airports Authority will work closely with Visit Loudoun and Stay Arlington to spread the awareness of these new flights and the unique experiences that await visitors to the region.”

METROBUS TO LAUNCH NEW ARRIVAL-INFORMATION SYSTEM: The

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is rolling out a new online busarrival-information system – “BusETA” – that eventually will replace the existing Nextbus service.

The new platform will make its formal debut in April, but is being piloted on the WMATA Web site prior to its launch.

The new system will provide real-time bus information, updated every 30 seconds. It will display the next three buses to arrive at a given stop, noting how many stops away each bus is.

AIRLINE ADDS SUMMER FLIGHT TO DULLES: Brussels Airlines has announced

plans to add a sixth flight per week between the Belgian capital and Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Cuban capitals would “sustain and advance this progress,” Roche said.

As part of the normalization of relations that have been chilled for a half-century, the U.S. and Cuban governments will be expanding air service. United has applied to serve José Marti International Airport in Havana with once-a-week service from Dulles.

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University Forum to Focus on End of Life

Marymount University will host a free workshop on Saturday, April 9 for community members to learn how to talk about what matters most at the end of life using the national Conversation Project model.

This event is sponsored by the Coalition to Improve Advanced Care, a collaborative effort of organizations working to improve the quality of life for those facing advanced illness in Arlington County.

Breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m., with the workshop from 9 a.m. to noon.

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New, Enchanting Offerings in Barcroft Trio of Stylish Properties Set in a Perfect Mid-County Location With winter now in the rear-view mirror, the spring real-estate market is ready to bloom – and this week, we bring you an exceptional trio of lovely new homes that pay homage to the past while featuring 21st-century amenities, all set in the welcoming and central Barcroft community.

Here, you have easy access to Ballston, the Pentagon and the vibrant Columbia Pike corridor, as well as being just blocks from the W&OD Regional Trail, Glen Carlyn dog park and Lubber Run Amphitheatre.

Conceived and crafted by the acclaimed team at Spring Street Development, the homes are close to everything from schools to parks, and are convenient for all commuters no matter their method of getting to and from work.

The properties, located at the corner of South Taylor Street and 4th Street South, currently are on the market, listed at $1,249,000 to $1,299,000 by John Plank of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Strong curb appeal is our first indication that great care was taken in the construction of all three homes. While the details differ slightly among the properties, all feature the same attention to detail, with large room sizes (perfect for entertaining), an airy and open feel, and amenities galore.

Looking at the property at 408 South Taylor, we are welcomed via a covered porch to the foyer, which offers vistas all the way to the rear of the home.

To our right, where a century ago the parlor would have been located, we find a charming study that is large enough to work as a living room, if desired.

The formal dining room, located to the right of the foyer, features windows overlooking two sides.

The kitchen area is a gracious and spacious spot, with top-quality appliances, a center island and morning room that looks out over the rear yard.

The charming family room, with high-caliber ceiling and fireplace, is a stunner, offering access to the rear

yard.

Up the oak staircase we go to the second level, where the master suite is first on our to-do list. Here you will find a large bedroom area with tray ceiling, exceptional closet space and a sumptuous master bath with oval soaking tub.

Three additional bedrooms can be found here, as well as laundry facilities.

Charms continue on the lower level, which has its own walk-up access to the side yard. There is a large recreation room, exercise room and the home’s fifth bedroom with bath, as well as the large, two-car garage.

Bonuses are found inside and out, from the HardiPlank exterior to the twozone HVAC system that provides com-

fort and environmental sensitivity.

A great home that provides a great start to the spring season.

Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of

clients.

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.

Facts for buyers

Address: 3 homes near the corner of South Taylor Street and 4th Street South, Arlington (22204).

Listed at: $1,249,000 to $1,299,000

by John Plank, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 528-5646.

Schools: Barcroft Elementary, Kenmore Middle, Wakefield High School.

Remodelers Expecting to See Growth During 2016

Results from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) fourth-quarter 2015 Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) data of current and future remodeling business conditions show strong expectations of growth in 2016.

NARI remodelers were asked for their projected sales change for 2016.

Results were surprisingly strong, with a projected average change of 13.1 percent. Eighty percent of remodelers expect some level of growth in 2016 versus only 10 percent seeing any level of decline.

These same remodelers were also asked to rate sales in the first quarter of 2016 versus the same time last year.

On a 1 to 9 scale, the average rating was 5.98 – a decline from last year’s rating of 6.32 but still in positive territory.

The majority (58 percent) of remodelers expect some level of growth in the first quarter, while only 14 percent see declines (the balance see unchanged sales).

As has been true for a number of waves of this study, postponed projects are the most important growth driver. Economic growth and increasing home prices tied for the No. 2 driver of growth.

Looking at current conditions, the average rating was a 6.05. This was a virtually unchanged from the 6.03 recorded in September’s study.

NARI remodelers rated four subcomponents of the current conditions.

Ratings for “Number of inquiries,” “Requests for bids” and “Conversion from bids to jobs” all experienced slight declines, while “Sales value of jobs” was up slightly.

Some of the comments made by survey respondents provide a sense to what they are thinking.

A NARI remodeler from Minnesota said, “I think sales [in 2016] will be much better. This month [December] alone I had at least twice as many inquiries and signed five design agreements. All the agreements are for large projects.”

A Missouri NARI member said, “In our market, there simply tends to be a high demand for new and improved housing. Pent up demand is the driving force for much of it.”

A NARI member from contractor put it simply, “Projects appear to be larger.”

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Arlington Notes III OPERA NOVA GEARS UP FOR FALL PRODUCTION: Five singers set the stage

for Opera Nova’s production of “Treemonisha” in the fall with a gala fundraising brunch on March 5 at Washington Golf & Country Club.

The abbreviated Scott Joplin opera will be performed for as many as José Sacin 3,500 school children at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater in the fall, then hopefully be performed by other opera companies across the country.

“How marvelous it is to see the wideeyed joy that children experience at Opera Nova’s events,” said the emcee, Robin Phillips.

“Treemonisha” is a story of an 18-yearold African-American girl who rejects ignorance and teaches the importance of education to her fellow villagers.

“It’s a powerful message that especially renovates today,” said Phillips.

Guests heard music from the featured singers. Baritone José Sacin came on stage with a guitar to sing Lucio Dalla’s “Caruso.” The audience was amused by soprano Stephanie Havens’ “Steal Me, Sweet Thief.” Mezzo soprano Elise Jenkins and soprano Jenni McGinnis wowed the crowed with “Belle Nuit” from Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffman.” Arianna Rodriguez showed off some wonderful high notes with “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess.”

Among guests were three members of the Arlington County Board: John Vihstadt, Christian Dorsey and chairman Libby Garvey.

CIVIC FEDERATION HOSTS CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM: The Arlington County

Civic Federation will celebrate its centennial with the symposium “Arlington: A Hundred Years, Past, Present and Future” on Thursday, April 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Library.

The program will look at the past century in Arlington, and leaders in government, medicine and economic development will discuss what the future holds.

There also will be an awards presentation.

The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.civfed. org.

AUTHOR’S LATEST HORROR WORK PUBLISHED: Arlington author Bill Sch-

weigart has published “Northwoods,” a tale about supernatural happenings in the Minnesota woods.

The 277-page horror novel is published

by Hydra Books.

Schweigart is the author of previous works including “Slipping the Cable” and “The Beasts of Barcroft.”

BORROMEO HOUSING JOINS LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONSORTIUM: Borro-

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meo Housing has become a new Literacy Promotion Partner with the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.

“As the young moms in our program pursue their own educational dreams and learn basic parenting and life skills, we know how much they want to help their own children reach their potential,” said Darlene Bakke, executive director of Borromeo Housing.

Bakke participated in a “partner exchange” at the Library of Congress in March to share details and bring back ideas for the future.

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The work of influential Washington, D.C., poet E. Ethelbert Miller will be celebrated with a reading, reception and book-signing on Tuesday, April 5 at the Reinsch Library on the main campus of Marymount University.

The program runs from 1 to 2 p.m., with a reception following from 2 to 4 p.m.

The author of 11 collections of poetry, Miller also has written two memoirs. For many years, he served as director of the African-American Resource Center at Howard University.

“His words are a call for love and equality, a protest against oppression, a prayer for change,” said Kirsten Porter, who teaches literature and languages at Marymount and edited “The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller.”

The program is free, and the community is invited.

PARK PROGRAM SUPPORTS BIODIVERSITY: The Arlington County Depart-

ment of Parks and Recreation will host a celebration of the community’s biodiversity on Sunday, April 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Designed for families, the program will feature a discussion with park naturalists and local photographer David Howell.

Light refreshments will be served.

The program is free; participants will meet at Long Branch Nature Center. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

‘UNNAMED CREEK’ IS TARGET OF PARK PROGRAM: Arlington families

with children ages 7 and older will be challenged to “Find the Unnamed Creek” in Glencarlyn Park on Saturday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Participants will use maps and compasses to find the creek, with assistance from a park naturalist.

The cost is $5; participants will meet at Long Branch Nature Center. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

The extensive renovation of this mid-century classic has created bright, welcoming spaces upstairs and down, inside and out.The open-plan main level includes a living/dining/kitchen area with stone fireplace, cherry cabinets, and high-end appliances. The home sits on a beautifully landscaped 10,000SF+ lot with custom stone patio and walls enclosing a gorgeous perennial garden. Energy efficient updates include all windows, systems, roof, doors and insulation.

PARK EVENT TO HELP BEE POPULATION: “Making Bee Bundles,” a program

for adults and teens, will be held at Gulf Branch Nature Center on Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m.

Participants will use invasive bamboo to build homes for native bees.

The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-3403.

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TJ Students Find Success in Tuneful Disney Production ANNA MERRILL Teens and Theatre

Would you give up a part of yourself for someone you loved?

That is one of the questions posed by “The Little ‘CAPPIES’ Mermaid,” one REVIEW of Disney’s most classic and beloved movies-turned-musicals. The actors of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology took on this classic production with aplomb, and thanks to the numerous talents of the students, their performance was very charming.

“The Little Mermaid” tells the tale of Ariel (Sophia Martinese), a teenage sea princess who longs to venture out of her world under the ocean and to join the world above. When she chances to rescue the charming Prince Eric (Arjun Guidroz) from a shipwreck, her resolve to leave the ocean kingdom only strengthens.

Ariel makes an ill-advised deal with the bitter sea witch Ursula (Abby Peterson) and has three days to make Eric fall in love with her – without the use of her voice.

Directed by Jennifer Lowery, TJ’s pro-

duction started off strong before the actors even graced the stage, thanks to the talented orchestra. The instruments were all in sync, rarely hitting a wrong note, and the dynamic in the music left the audience captivated. Although the orchestra sometimes overpowered the voices of the actors, overall, they added to the enchanting atmosphere.

Sophia Martinese was a gorgeous leading lady who embodied both the innocence and determination of her character. Martinese also had a clear, pleasant voice and hit many electrifying notes. She worked very well with her counterpart Eric (Guidroz), allowing the two to appear to be in love.

Even with a persuasive protagonist, a show is only as good as its villain, and the menacing Ursula (Peterson) certainly delivered. Peterson was in character from the moment that she stepped onto the stage, and never broke from her menacing, arrogant demeanor. Peterson also had consistently strong vocals.

Another audience favorite was Timmy Chan as Sebastian, who gave one of the most energetic performances of the night, and proved his vocal chops after carrying two of the show’s biggest numbers.

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Nearly every performer was strong on his or her own merit, but the most captivating moments of TJ’s show came when the whole cast was working together. “Under the Sea,” the musical’s most iconic company number, was filled with

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Although the production was occasionally marred by sound issues, the cast made up for it with their confidence and personality.

Another factor that contributed to the fun, enchanting atmosphere was the show’s set design. The set was colorful and exciting without being over-the-top, and understated without being sparse.

The costumes, designed by Masha Goykhberg, were also creatively designed and fun to look at. Goykhberg took a more humanized take on the animal costumes, with Sebastian in a fiery red suit and Flounder (Debi Das) in blue suspenders.

Overall, TJ’s “The Little Mermaid” was fun and enchanting. Thanks to the charismatic, confident performers, the audience was spellbound, and left the theater that night with unshakable smiles on their faces.

The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions.

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Business Briefcase REP. BEYER TOURS LINDEN RESOURCES: U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) recently

toured Linden Resources, the Arlingtonbased non-profit that for nearly 60 years has offered employment opportunities for those with disabilities.

It was a homecoming for the legislator: His late sister, Kathy, was employed in the print-services operation at Linden (then known as SOC Enterprises) from 1975-82 before transitioning to a job in the private sector. Rep. Beyer noted that his sister was the fastest stuffer of letters in his early political campaigns, a skill she learned at Linden.

During his March 11 visit, Beyer spent time with employees – fielding questions ranging from how laws get passed to how best to advocate for those with disabilities – and members of the Linden board.

In addition to programs geared toward those with disabilities, Linden Resources also has branched out to provide services to returning veterans, and last year was awarded a federal grant that will provide employment opportunities to 1,100 people living in poverty.

For information on the organization’s programs and services, see the Web site at www.linden.org.

CREDIT UNION NAMES COO: Kim

Plaugher of Arlington Community Federal Credit Union has been named chief

ARLINGTON CHAMBER ADDS NEW MEMBERS: The Arlington Chamber of

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) met with Sue Merkt, an employee of Linden Resources, during a recent visit to the Arlington-based nonprofit, which provides employment opportunities for those with disabilities.

operations officer, moving up from her previous position as vice president of operations.

Plaugher has 19 years of experience in the credit union industry. During her career, she has held various management positions overseeing branches, call centers, information technology, compliance and facilities.

An Arlington resident, Plaugher is a member of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization board of directors, and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Arlington’s signature program.

Commerce recently welcomed the following new members (principal contact points in parentheses): Skipperfilms (Billy Hughes); Kipos Botanicals (Konstantina Zaras); Aerotek (Michael Hootman); Fairfax Business Chamber LLC (John Sargent); CGC Building Services (Alex Harris); Enterprise Knowledge (Zachary Wahl); Metropolitan Facilities Solutions (Gerard Rodino); Select Even Group (Kevin Leboff); Dynamic Gymnastics (Kelly Bingel).

Also, Nova Pain & Rehab Center (Erik Ward); Law Office of Diane M. Wright; Random Words Marketing Group (Laura Drain); Bridges to Independence (Samuel Kelly); Congressional School (Chris Pryor); Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (Caitlin Hennessy); Clarendon Animal Care (Natasha Dillaman); MBH Settlement Group (Angela Eastman); Kogut Accounting Services (Heather Kogut); Punch Digital Strategies (Brian Tillman); WeWork (Jennifer Lathrop).

Also, District Taco (Osiris Holl); Don Tito (Scott Parker); New District Brewing Co. (Harry Katrivanos); Sugar Shack Donuts (Rob Krupicka); BN Golf International (Brig Pari); Cubesmart Self Storage (Nita Murray); Storquest Self Storage (Dan Guzman); Beach Geeks (David

Isaacson); and Transurban (Christian Deschauer).

‘VOLUNTEER ARLINGTON’ ARRIVES IN APRIL: The Arlington Chamber of

Commerce’s Community Action Committee will present “Volunteer Arlington” on Tuesday, April 26.

Teams from Chamber member organizations will fan out across the community, providing services to non-profit groups during the afternoon.

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups of all sizes. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonchamber.org.

ARLINGTON CHAMBER PREPS FOR ‘VALOR AWARDS’: The Arlington Cham-

ber of Commerce will hold its 34th annual Valor Awards on Tuesday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club.

The event honors the achievements of members of the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Fire Department, Arlington Sheriff’s Office and Arlington Office of Emergency Management.

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County’s Jobless Rate Remains Lowest Across Virginia While ticking up from the holiday period, Arlington’s unemployment rate started 2016 in a familiar spot: Lowest among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties.

With 141,242 county residents in the civilian workforce and 3,967 looking for jobs, the January unemployment rate of 2.7 percent was up from 2.4 percent in December, according to figures reported March 18 by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Jobless rates were higher throughout Northern Virginia, rising from 2.6 percent to 2.9 percent in Falls Church; from 2.7 percent to 3.2 percent in Alexandria; from 3 percent to 3.4 percent in Fairfax County; from 3.1 percent to 3.4 percent in Loudoun County; and from 3.5 percent to 3.9 percent in Prince William County.

Across the Northern Virginia region as a whole, the jobless rate of 3.5 percent in January was up from 3.2 percent a year before, and represented 1.52 million in the civilian workforce and 55,400 looking for jobs.

Statewide, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment

rate of 4.4 percent was up from 3.9 percent – part of the traditional rhythm of the statewide job market as it transitions from the holidays to winter.

“Non-farm employment decreased by a slight 600 jobs in January . . . following job increases totaling 88,900 in the previous nine months,” said Ann Lang, senior economist with the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission.

Construction and manufacturing were among the sectors of the Virginia economy seeing less employment in January, while trade/transportation, hospitality and government saw upticks.

Among Virginia’s cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates for the month were found in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, the city of Fairfax (3.2 percent) and a tie between Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

The highest unemployment was reported in Buchanan County (11.9 percent), Dickenson County (11.5 percent), Wise County (9.5 percent), Lancaster County (9.1 percent) and Page County (8.5 percent).

Among metropolitan areas in

ple were in the Washington workforce in January 2015. The 137,800 reported as looking for work was down about 25,000 from a year before.

Nationwide, only 43 of the 387 metro areas had higher yearover-year unemployment, while rates were unchanged in 11. The national, non-seasonally-adjusted, jobless rate of 5.3 percent in January was down from 6.1 percent a year before.

Among all the nation’s metro areas, the lowest unemployment rates for the month were found in Ames, Iowa, and Boulder, Colo., at 2.5 percent each. El Centro, Calif., had the highest rate, at 19.2 percent.

Among Virginia metro areas outside the D.C., region, yearover-year joblessness was down across the board in January 2016, standing at 3.9 percent in Charlottesville; 4.1 percent in Winchester; 4.3 percent in Harrisonburg, Staunton-Waynesboro and Roanoke; 4.4 percent in Richmond; 4.7 percent in Blacksburg-Christianburg; 4.9 percent in Lynchburg; and 5.1 percent in Hampton Roads.

The statewide unemployment rate ins January was 4.4 percent

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, JANUARY Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for January. “Previous” is rate for December.

Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States

Unemployed 2,975 3,967 20,974 223 6,616 9,012 55,414 184,515 8,309,000

Employed 90,856 141,242 599,980 7,589 189,127 222,624 1,516,950 4,024,872 149,037,000

the commonwealth, the D.C. region had the lowest jobless rate, followed by Charlottesville and Winchester (3.9 percent each).

Kingsport-Bristol and Hampton Roads shared the highest rate at 5 percent.

Nationally, Virginia had the 10th best employment picture – tied with Texas and Kansas – in January. Colorado, Hawaii, New Hampshire and South Dakota shared the lowest unemployment rate, 3.2 percent, followed

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The region’s unemployment rate of 4.2 percent for the first month of 2016, though higher than in December, was below the 5-percent rate reported in January 2015, according to figures released March 18.

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Schools & Military n Sarah Jensen, the daughter of Steven and Laura Jensen of Arlington and a graduate of Yorktown High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Rochester.

School, Medicine and Health; Kathleen Love, Yorktown High School, Microbiology; Kelton Williams, Washington-Lee High School and Emma Sophie Moore, Yorktown High School, Physics; and Fiona Harris, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, Zoology.

n Twelve Arlington Public Schools students have been recommended to attend the Virginia State Science Fair, based on their performance in the Northern Virginia Reigonal Science and Engineering Fair.

Those recommended for the state fair include Elizabeth Kelefant and Khin Kyaw, Yorktown High School, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Lily Pond, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, Chemistry; Cory Dudka, Washington-Lee High School and Megan O’Briant, Yorktown High School, Engineering; Skylar Brodowski, Washington-Lee High School and Bilguunzaya Battogtokh, Yorktown High School, Environmental Science; Annie Zetkulic, Washington-Lee High

n Washington-Lee High School physics teacher Kate Miller will be living her lifelong dream of joining the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory team later in the year at the South Pole to research highenergy neutrinos.

Miller will join other educators who will be working in research locations from the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, part of a program that allows teachers to experience first-hand what it is like to conduct scientific research in some of the most remote locations on earth.

Miller was selected through a nationwide search to participate in PolarTREC, an educational research experience in

which teachers work closely with scientists as a pathway to improving science education. Selected teachers will have the rare opportunity to spend two to six weeks working with a research team in the Arctic or Antarctic.

While on field expeditions, teachers and researchers will share their experiences with scientists, educators, communities, and students of all ages through the use of Internet tools such as online teacher and researcher journals, message boards, photo albums, podcasts, real-time presentations from the field and online-learning resources.

After the field experience, teachers and researchers will continue to share their experiences with the public and create instructional activities to transfer scientific data, methodologies and technology to classrooms.

PolarTREC is funded by the National Science Foundation and additional partnerships.

n Parker Denny of Arlington, a senior at Yorktown High School, has been selected to receive a Presidential Scholarship to study health-care science at Alvernia University.

On March 22 at 8:30 p.m., two men approached a woman from behind in the 200 block of North Columbus Street.

One attempted to place an object over her head while the other touched her inappropriately, police said.

The victim was able to break free; the suspects fled on foot.

The suspects are described as Hispanic males, 5’7”, 130 pounds.

n Cameron Ake of Arlington was part of a team of fourth-graders from The Nysmith School that placed first in the National WordMasters Challenge, a competition that tests more than 150,000 students in grades 3 to 8 nationally on higher-level word comprehension and verbal reasoning.

Seven Nysmith School students received perfect scores; they were among only 32 fourth-grade students in the nation to do so.

The team is coached by Laura Buch and Aisha Enayatulla.

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Police Beat MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On March 23 at 5:57 p.m., a verbal altercation turned physical in the 2700 block of South Nelson Street when one individual pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the other, police said.

The suspect – 41-year-old Oscar Bermudes of Arlington – was arrested, charged with attempted malicious wounding and was held without bond.

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O’Connell No Longer Unbeaten

Teeing Off

County Baseball Squads Enjoying Winning Starts

How about those Wakefield Warriors this spring, and to some degree, Arlington’s other three high school baseball teams?

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After a 5-0 Start, Knights Lose 5-3 DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

The Bishop O’Connell Knights enter the spring-break portion of their girls softball schedule with a 4-1 record.

The lone loss to date was a 5-3 setback against visiting St. Mary’s Ryken March 23, a SOFTBALL on high school game where infield errors led to the majority of the winner’s runs.

Ryken is the defending Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Tournament champion. The teams have played a number of close contests in recent seasons, meeting in the WCAC tourney final multiple times.

In the March 23 outing, Ryken (5-0) scored four runs in the top of the seventh as a result of errors. The Knights outhit Ryken, 10-5.

“If you look at the game on paper, we win,” O’Connell coach Tommy Orndorff said. “We put the ball in play, hit it hard and did everything we can but win the game and finish. We had a lot of missed opportunities, and the mistakes.”

Sophomore pitcher Kathryn SanderContinued on Page 25

Bishop O’Connell’s Leah Hammes drops a bunt during last week’s home loss to St. Mary’s Ryken PHOTO BY DEB KOLT in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference girls softball action.

Patriots, Warriors Win Two Spring Break Games DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

The Yorktown Patriots finished 2-0 spring-break BASEBALL with road victories in high school baseball action last week.

Yorktown (3-1) defeated The Heights, 13-4, then Park View, 15-0.

“We played well and wanted to win a couple of games,” Yorktown coach John Skaggs said.

Parker Denny (2-0) got the win against The Heights, carrying a no-hitter through three innings. Alec Glasser and Joe DiConsiglio pitched in relief.

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Yorktown had 14 hits. DiConsiglio had three hits, Andy Belilos had a tworun double, Michael Lowen doubled, Denny had a two-run triple and Carson Wood had a big hit.

The Patriots turned a game-ending triple play against Park View. With Park View runners on first and second, a fly ball was caught by the left fielder.

Both runners were advancing when the ball was in the air. After the catch, force outs were recorded at second and first to complete the 7-4-3 triple play.

“Triple plays don’t happen often, so I kept the ball,” Skaggs said.

Pat Guylas started and pitched three

innings with seven strikeouts to get the win against Park View in a five-inning game. Steven Dierkes and Andy Belilos each worked an inning in relief.

Wood had two hits, Denny and Belilos had two-run doubles, Jack Matechak had a two-run single, and Lowen had an RBI double. n The young Wakefield Warriors (31) played two road games over spring break last week, rallying in each to defeat Norfolk Collegiate, 11-6, then Peninsula Catholic, 8-6.

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Collectively, the four squads had combined for a 10-7 record when the week began, with Wakefied (31) showing the biggest improvement from a year ago, when the Warriors began the season 0-6. The overall start among the foursome is the best in a number of years.

Wakefield’s turnaround began a year ago under first-year coach Mike Ruck, when the Warriors won six games and were competitive in many more. Wakefield had struggled for a number of seasons prior to Ruck’s arrival, but became no longer an automatic win for opponents last spring.

Ruck said the two biggest things he immediately observed when he became Wakefield’s coach was how much the players wanted to learn and improve, and how they were eager to win.

“We have a real good group of kids who are showing up for offseason programs, many more are coming out for the teams, and they all have trust in us,” Ruck said. “We are overall so much better than last year, but we still have a long way to go.”

The Washington-Lee Generals are 2-2, having bounced back nicely after losing their first two games with strong victories in outings three and four.

Some rival coaches are expecting the Generals to be one of the top teams in the Liberty Conference.

Second-year Yorktown Patriots coach John Skaggs believes the same about this team, which stands 3-1.

Yorktown already has half the number of victories it had all of last spring when the Patriots were 6-15. Skaggs says his team is much improved, with the players fully buying into his program and aggressive style of play.

The Bishop O’Connell Knights have the same 2-3 record as this time in 2015, but are hopeful they will finish better than last year’s 17-11 mark.

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High School Roundup GIRLS SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: The York-

town Patriots lost to Fairfax, 9-6, Madison, 12-1, and Lake Braddock, 11-0, in their opening games in recent days.

Bryanna Lansing homered against Fairfax, Lindsay Smith doubled and Maddie Silk had a key hit. On the mound, Silk had eight strikeouts.

Lansing and Smith had two hits each.

Camryn Marino had a hit and an RBI. Against Madison in the first inning, Smith and Silk had singles, followed by a double from Kate Cressey, scoring Smith. Caroline George and Marino also had hits. n The Washington-Lee Generals defeated the Wakefield Warriors, 6-2, in girls high school softball action March 14.

Wakefield allowed four unearned runs in the first two innings as a result of three errors. Washington-Lee’s Lyli Bonilla scored two of the runs and Sara Brown had two RBI. Wakefield rallied with two runs in the third inning when Rashawn Parent hit an inside-the-park home run, as her head-first slide into home just beat out an errant throw to the catcher. Marisa DeFranco scored on the hit to cut the W-L lead to 4-2.

Brown and Leah Delancey scored for W-L in the fifth.

Wakefield had runners in scoring position in four innings, but W-L’s defense

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Yorktown’s Bryanna Lansing homers against Fairfax.

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was solid.

Liana Ashby got the win for Washington-Lee on the mound and had five strikeouts.

DeFranco, the only senior on Wakefield’s team, had 11 strikeouts.

Each team has a new head coach, Courtney Shewak for W-L: and Jonny Kelly for Wakefield.

YORKTOWN SOFTBALL HOSTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS GAME: The Yor-

ktown High School girls softball team plays the Washington-Lee Generals at Yorktown on April 21 in its annual Pink Out game to raise awareness about breast cancer and support a local charity. The first pitch is at 6 p.m.

Proceeds from concessions and a raffle will benefit the Sharon McGowan Breast Health Fund. The fund enables

varsity lacrosse team will host its annual youth clinic for girls in kindergarten through 8th grade on Saturday, April 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. rain or shine.

No experience is necessary, and goalies are welcome. The cost is $45 per player, and registration can be found at: www.sportability.com/yorktownlax. For more information, contact Crystal Fraser at crystal.morgan23@gmail.com.

BASKETBALL SHOWCASE GAMES AND DUNK CONTESTS: The DMVStream.

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The event has top seniors from Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington and Prince William counties and the city of Alexandria for a series of two showcase games, a dunk contest and three-point shootout.

Underclassmen will have access to a development clinic, sponsored by Evolution basketball, from 9 a.m. until noon.

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1987 when the Warriors were 3-0. That season was also Wakefield’s last winning campaign with a 15-4 record.

“We have a real good group of kids,

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cock (2-1) threw a five-hitter and struck out 11 to take the loss. She allowed one earned run.

With the bat, Sandercock had two hits, including a homer, and drove in two runs. Freshman Caitlin Jorae, senior Jenna Spille and junior Leah Hammes all had two hits each.

“We still have a lot to work on,” Orndorff said. “We are good and talented, but we are not playing as well as we can yet.”

Prior to playing St. Mary’s Ryken, O’Connell’s four victories were over Holy Cross, 19-0, Paul VI Catholic, 12-1, Elizabeth Seton, 2-1, and McNamara, 12-1.

The Knights play at St. Mary’s Ryken later this season.

“It was good to win over their [at Seton], because it’s a tough place to play and the wind is always in the face of the hitters,” Orndorff said. “We missed

who are showing up for offseason programs; many more are coming out for the teams, they all have trust in us, and they are buying into what we want to do,” second-year Wakefield coach Mike Ruck said. “That’s a big thing. We are overall so much better than last year, but we still have a long way to go.”

Wakefield starts two juniors, two

sophomores and multiple freshmen.

The Warriors scored seven runs in the seventh inning against Norfolk Collegiate. Brody Karton and Jonathan Parker had key hits and Jamie Segui threw a complete game to get the win, allowing only two earned runs.

Peninsula Catholic’s loss to Wakefield snapped its three-game winning

streak.

Colton Poythress pitched four innings to get the win and Brody Karton was 3 for 3. Ethan Heckler had two hits and Poythress had a big two-run hit.

“Two come-from-behind wins like that is huge for us, and it will help our confidence 100 percent,” Ruck said.

“Those were pretty good teams.”

O’Connell’s Kathryn Sandercock pitches against St. Mary’s Ryken.

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some opportunities in that game too.”

The Knights have a number of productive hitters through five games. Jorae was batting .533 with seven RBI and three stolen bases. Junior Patty Maye Ohanian was hitting .471 with four doubles and four RBI; sophomore Elizabeth Hoeymans .467; Spille .455; Sandercock .400 with two homers, a double a triple and 11 RBI; junior Kayla Turner .400 with four RBI; senior Olivia Giaquinto .333 with six RBI; and Hammes .333.

Ohanian has a 2-0 record on the mound and Giaquinto had pitched, as well.

In 15 innings, Sandercock has struck out 29, and Ohanian has 14 Ks in 12 innings.

The Knights don’t play again until April 2 in Lynchburg against Brookville, which is one of the top public-school teams in the state in its classifications.

The Knights also played Brookville last season during the team’s spring break.

NOTE: The remainder of O’Connell’s home games this season will be played at Larry Graves Park in Falls Church instead of Tuckahoe Park.

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Baseball

The Arlington/Alexandria vs. Prince William all-star game is at 2 p.m. The three-point shootout and dunk contests are at 4 p.m. with the Loudoun vs. Fairfax game at 5 p.m.

Admission is $7. Proceeds will be donated to the Alternative House.

Wakefield High School seniors Jonathan Adams, Eric Martin and Deng Nhial will play for the Fairfax South team.

Other South players are Spencer Askew and Lewis Djonkam from West Springfield; Matt Ayoub and Seamus Maloney of W.T. Woodson; James Butler (Lake Braddock); Tavaris James and Jordan Jones from T.C. Williams; Romaine Oakley (Hayfield), Avi Silberman (Robinson); Kendall Thompson (Lee).

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Sports Briefs HEAT WIN REGULAR-SEASON BASKETBALL TITLE:

The Heat boys youth basketball team won the 2016 regular season championship of Arlington’s seventhgrade Capitals Division. The team had a 7-1-1 record.

The Heat players were Peter Brown, Jackson Harms, Jack Leonard, Brady Hart, Soren Timura, James Licato, Beck, Ian Smith, Steven Bonilla and Ethan Davidson. Stu Brown coached the team.

YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYER, COACH HONORED: Phil

Anderson from the Arlingtn Football League was chosen as the Central Division Youth Coach of the Year by the Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame, and Chet Kane Collins was picked as the Youth Player of the Year. The two were recognized at the Hall of Fame’s recent banquet.

Players from Arlington Travel Basketball teamed for an event with players from the Arlington Little League Challengers.

ARLINGTON TRAVEL BASKETBALL-CHALLENGERS EVENT: Earlier this year, boys and girls from Arling-

ginia and Pennsylvania will participate. Games begin at 9:30 a.m.

ton Travel Basketball (ATB) teamed with the Arlington Little League Challengers for their second of three events for the 2015-16 season.

The Challengers program enables those ages 4 through 22 with developmental and physical challenges to learn and enjoy sports, including basketball, through their partnership with ATB. The events gave ATB players an opportunity to help the Challengers with their basketball skills. Arlington Travel Basketball players and Challenger players participated side-by-side in a series of dribbling and passing drills. The Challenger players then took part in a game with their player-buddies alongside.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT IN ARLINGTON:

The Youth Ultimate League of Arlington will host an east coast Ultimate Frisbee tournament April 2 and 3 at Long Bridge Park, Washington-Lee High School and Williamsburg Middle School. Teams from New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Maryland, Vir-

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to come back later to get it reaffirmed.

That effort was doomed from the start – Republican leaders in the House of Delegates would never have acquiesced to it – and pushing for no sunset clause almost scuttled the whole endeavor, according to those with knowledge of the situation.

Population Continued from Page 1

With an estimated 1,142,234 residents, Fairfax continues to be the most populous jurisdiction among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties. Others with populations

Hospitality Continued from Page 5

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ARSENAL WIN BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: In a weath-

er shortened event, the Arlington Travel Baseball Arsenal 11-under Blue won the Kent Island Icebreaker Tournament. The Arsenal defeated the Rawlings A’s Prospects from Maryland, 7-4, then defeated the Centre County Cutters from Pennsylvania, 10-4.

The players were Sean Upton, A.J. Russell, Jacob Phillips, Henry Hultquist, Ben Stern, Kyle Langley, Eric Butcher, Patrick Boehk, Drew Sonn, Bryce Nivet, Colton Jensen, Garrett Dougherty and David Hilscher.

Mike Goldsmith was the coach.

BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAMES AND DUNK CONTESTS: The DMVStream.com NOVA Challenge wel-

comes some 60 of the area’s best boys public-school basketball players for a day of showcase Sunday, April 10 at Marshall High School.

The event has top seniors from Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington and Prince William counties and the city of

The Heat won a regular season youth basketball title.

Alexandria for a series of two showcase games, a dunk contest and three-point shootout.

Underclassmen will have access to a development clinic, sponsored by Evolution basketball, from 9 a.m. until noon.

The Arlington/Alexandria vs. Prince William allstar game is at 2 p.m. The three-point shootout and dunk contests are at 4 p.m. with the Loudoun vs. Fairfax game at 5 p.m. Admission is $7. Proceeds will be donated to the Alternative House.

Wakefield High School seniors Jonathan Adams, Eric Martin and Deng Nhial will play for the Fairfax South team.

In the end, the House of Delegates insisted on, and the state Senate and governor went along with, a time limit of two years on the taxing authority. Arlington will have to come back in the 2018 session and ask for it to be extended.

“I think we’re the only locality in Virginia to still have” a sunset clause attached to such a measure, County Board Vice Chairman Jay Fisette said on March 15, as he ran down the county’s successes and failures in the 2016 legislative session,

which ended March 11.

“We very much hope” that the sunset requirement will be rescinded next time the measure comes up in Richmond, Fisette said.

But the mood of the legislature toward Arlington suggests against it; Fisette noted that the two-year sunset clause is more draconian than when the taxing authority previously had been in place. Then, the county government only had to come back every three to five years, hat in hand,

for approval in Richmond.

The tourism tax had been in effect for 21 years until 2011, when it was stripped away by legislators of both parties angered by the Arlington County Board’s lawsuit against the state and federal governments over high-occupancy-toll lanes on Interstates 95 and 395.

The legislature agreed to restore the funding stream in 2013, but the measure was vetoed by departing Gov. Robert McDonnell.

larger than Arlington’s were Virginia Beach (452,745), Prince William County (451,721), Loudoun County (375,629), Chesterfield County (335,687), Henrico County (325,155), Norfolk (246,393) and Chesapeake (235,429).

Nationally, the largest year-over-year growth occurred in three North Dakota counties: McKenzie County grew by 16.7

percent to 12,826 people; Williams County was up 9.9 percent to 35,294; and Stark County grew 5.5 percent to 32,154.

Other communities experiencing yearover-year growth rate of more than 5 percent includes Hays County, Texas; Broomfield County, Colo.; and Wasatch County, Utah.

For the five years between 2010 and

2015, Williams County (N.D.) had the highest growth rate, with its population rising 57.6 percent. Falls Church (up 13 percent), Prince William County (12.4 percent) and New Kent County (10.6 percent) also saw population gains large enough to put them in the 100 fastestgrowing localities with 10,000 or more population.

gram.

The Legendary Service Award winners included Assefa Alemu (Hyatt Regency Crystal City), Shahed Ali (Hyatt Regency Crystal City), Lisbe Antayhua (Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston), Mercedes Daleney (Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston), Josefina Doral (Crystal Gateway Marriott), Kheim Duong (Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston), Janice

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Rose Simms (Holiday Inn National Airport) and Blanca Ventura (Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston).

The annual ceremony is overseen by the Chamber’s hotel general-managers’ committee, chaired by Chris Raines, general manager of the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, and Dori Familiant, general manager of the DoubleTree Crystal City.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

April 2, 1943: n Groundbreaking for Arlington Hospital is set for next week. n An investigation shows that 50 percent of Arlington households are not recycling tin cans for the war effort, as required. n Arlington schoolchildren have purchased enough war savings stamps to fund 40 Jeeps. n The War Production Board has decreed that new women’s skirts be shorter, in order to save fabric. The Sun’s editor wonders just how short they will get before the war is over. n J. Maynard Magruder will succeed Charles Fenwick as chairman of the Arlington Democratic Executive Committee. n New price ceilings have been imposed on pork products by the federal government. Hams can now cost no more than 38 cents per pound, pork chops no more than 39 cents and spare ribs no more than 29 cents.

April 1, 1961: n The Arlington Democratic Woman’s Club will host a joint appearance by the two Democrats running for governor: Lt. Gov. A.E.S. Stephens and Attorney General Albertis Harrison. n Regional leaders promise to look into complaints about the cost of taking a taxi from the District of Columbia to the suburbs.

April 1, 1966: n American Nazi Party leader George Lincoln Rockwell says he plans to continue living in Arlington. n Commonwealth’s Attorney William Hassan has reaffirmed his support for court-ordered wiretapping.

U.S. AUTHORS © StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. *Science fiction author Asimov 6. Baby’s apron 9. Arctic floater 13. Mexican revolutionary 14. Victorian, e.g.

15. Teeny-_____ 16. Worry or cause anxiety 17. *Bradbury of “The Martian Chronicles” fame 18. Perform on a dais 19. *“The Call of the Wild” author 21. *“A Good Man Is Hard to Find” author 23. A. Cuomo’s title, for short 24. Angler’s decoy 25. Refuse to comply 28. Late Scalia’s garb 30. Type of coat 35. Dwarf buffalo 37. Vietnam’s neighbor 39. Rosetta Stone, e.g.

40. Negatively charged particle 41. External 43. Skater’s jump 44. Bert’s best friend 46. “____ Mia!” 47. Confident answer 48. Old time playground staple 50. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 52. Limit, to some 53. *“Ten Days That Shook the World” author 55. Café alternative 57. *“Go Tell It on the Mountain” author 61. *“The Executioner’s Song” author

64. Greeting from Don Ho 65. Give it a go 67. Gigantic wrestlers 69. Kick back 70. Longest division of time 71. *Wharton of “The Age of

1. I have

BALLROOM-DANCE LESSONS OFFERED: Ballroom-dance lessons are of-

DISCUSSION CENTERS ON CARE-GIVERS: The role of care-givers in patient

FOLK-MUSIC SING-ALONG IN THE WORKS: A folk-music sing-along will be

TRAVELERS TAKE IN ‘MY FAIR LADY’ MATINEE: Arlington County 55+Travel

fered on Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. No partner is necessary. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

April 1, 1971: n Printers have launched a strike against the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Richmond News Leader newspapers.

April 1, 1976: n Gov. Godwin has signed legislation imposing a mandatory prison sentence on anyone convicted of using a firearm in commission of a felony.

hosts a trip to Dumbarton House in D.C., including a curator-led tour and lunch, on Tuesday, April 5. The cost is $34. For information, call (703) 2284748.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO HISTORIC PROPERTY: Arlington County 55+ Travel

HYPERTENSION AND ITS RISKS ARE DISCUSSED: Risk factors associated

with hypertension will be discussed on Tuesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at LangstonBrown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

CHINESE CULTURE TAKES CENTER STAGE: Topics of Chinese culture will

be discussed on Tuesday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

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offered on Monday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Innocence” fame 72. Auction off 73. DNA transmitter 74. River in Hades

2. Outer layer of Earth’s crust 3. Kind of sax 4. *James Patterson’s “____ Came a Spider” 5. Open book?

6. Capital of Switzerland 7. Retirement investment 8. Louisiana swamp 9. *Woodrow Wilson Rawls’ “Where the Red ____ Grows” 10. Meat quality 11. Upon 12. Observer 15. Woman’s suitors 20. Convex molding 22. Tube in old TV 24. Jane Fonda’s 1980s garb 25. *“The Turn of the Screw” author 26. Habituate 27. Trailblazer Daniel 29. *Oz Creator 31. Greek H’s 32. Connection in a series 33. Court employee 34. *“Roots” author 36. Short for Anisette 38. Big rig 42. Haile Selassie’s disciple 45. Canal junk 49. Yellow river tributary 51. Michelangelo’s tool 54. Come in 56. Dodge 57. Criminal’s barrier 58. Away from wind 59. Bum around 60. Lentil soup 61. Tropical Asian starlings 62. Do like exhaust pipe 63. *”Portnoy’s Complaint” author 66. Weasley of “Harry Potter” 68. Pronoun for George Eliot

care will be discussed on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280955.

hosts a trip to Riverside Dinner Theatre in Fredericksburg for an afternoon performance of “My Fair Lady” on Wednesday, April 6. The cost is $59. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

POST-RETIREMENT EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS DISCUSSED: Finding part-

time employment after retirement is the topic of discussion on Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2284403.

BIG EVENTS IN WORLD HISTORY DETAILED: The most important topics

in world history will be discussed on Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

DEVELOPMENTS IN BRAIN HEALTH DISCUSSED: Recent developments in brain

WORKSHOP ZEROES IN ON RESEARCHING STOCKS: How to research stock in-

FORUM FOCUSES ON FIDUCIARIES:

HEALTHY HOUSEPLANTS FOCUS OF CONVERSATION: Keeping houseplants

health will be discussed on Wednesday, April 6 at noon at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2287369.

Choosing a fiduciary is the topic of discussion on Wednesday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

HEALTHY POPCORN TOPIC OF FOOD FORUM: Making healthy homemade

popcorn will be discussed on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

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formation at Arlington’s libraries will be discussed on Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

healthy is the topic of discussion on Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

MAGICIAN WEAVES HIS WIZARDRY:

Magician David Tinter performs on Thursday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

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Light and bright 1 bedroom condo in Clarendon’s popular Bedford Park. Enjoy your own private entrance opening directly into this adorable 612 square foot end unit with open floor plan, generous sized living room, spacious remodeled eat in kitchen, updated full bath, fresh paint, new flooring, convenient washer & dryer in unit and assigned parking.

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Expanded 3 bedroom, 3 bath Colonial nestled on a lovely garden lot in North Arlington’s popular Madison Manor neighborhood. Enjoy 1,999 base square feet, an updated kitchen, formal living and dining rooms plus a main level sunroom and a fantastic master bedroom addition with ensuite bath, handsome fireplace, sun drenched exposure, replacement windows, charming curved archway, fresh paint, new carpet and flooring, generous upper level bedrooms and a fully finished lower level. All just steps to the bike trail and extensive neighborhood park as well as being conveniently located within close proximity to EFC Metro and the vibrant Westover Village.

132-A N. Bedford Street

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Open and airy mid century modern rambler nestled on a spectacular 11,669 sqft. garden lot with covered carport, tranquil stream and extensive stone’ scapes. Enjoy 3,200 sqft. of sun-drenched of space, 4 BR’S + den or home office, 3 BA’S, 3 FP’S, hardwoods, main level master with remodeled bath, an open concept island kitchen w/breakfast area, main level family room, remodeled hall bath and convenient fixed stairs to the floored attic for storage or future expansion. The above grade walk out LL offers charming knotty pine paneling and huge windows with enchanting garden views that make you forget that you are in a lower level...just perfect for au- paire or in-laws.

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Fire up the grill and enjoy ---huge two tiered decks, great for entertaining! This lovely brick colonial boasts a comfortable circular floor plan. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Main level family room/ den. Sun drenched kitchen, freshly refinished hardwood floors and more!

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From Lee Hwy/Old Dominion intersection - East on Old Dominion Left onto Upton St. Right onto 24th St. To 4335 N. 24th St.

Arlington/Near Clarendon $250,000 2811 Arlington Boulevard #102B, Arlington, VA 22201 Stylish 1 bedroom condo in Cambridge Courts. Updated kitchen and bath, washer/dryer in unit. Great location with access to Route 50, Washington Boulevard and 395 for easy commuting. Close to Clarendon Metro and just steps to a Capitol Bike Share station and a Metro Bus stop. Unique second entrance offers easy access to parking and the outdoors.

Near parks, trails, shopping and nightlife.

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Spacious well maintained home tucked on gorgeous well landscaped corner lot. Lovely updated kitchen w breakfast bar,stainless appliances, cherry cabinets. Open floor plan. Master bedroom w sitting room and updated bath. 4 bedroom Huge lower level huge family room w fireplace. Lower level bedroom w full updated bath. Two car garage and work area. Outdoor entertainers DREAM! Great deck, stone patio w gazebo, gas grill and SO much more! Minutes to shopping, near Rt. 234 bypass and VRE No HOA.

Shelia Fisher 703 582 5979

For more info call SHELIA FISHER @ 703 582 5979

For more info call SHELIA FISHER @ 703 582 5979

Staging Tip to help you get the most for your home:

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Also be sure to stash kids’ toys away neatly.

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