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Legislator Says Department of Defense Was Tardy, Didn’t Address Key Concerns on Noise A 400-page U.S. Army report on military-helicopter noise in the Washington area has failed to satisfy the member of Congress who authored legislative language requiring its compilation. The report, delivered to Congress by Army Secretary Mark Esper, “failed to give anything resembling a robust study of the issue, nor does it offer any new or thoughtful recommendations for noise reduction,” U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) said in a March 16 statement. It was Beyer who drafted a 2016 amendment to the National Defense Reauthorization Act requiring the Army to provide a report to Congress by early 2017. The report “was delivered to Congress nearly an entire year past its deadline, and failed to study the effects of helicopter noise as directed by Congress,” Beyer said.
A Virginia Hospital Center graphic shows the three neighborhoods – John M. Langston, Waycroft-Woodlawn and Tara-Leeway Heights – that surround the hospital. The northern portion of the area bordered in blue is the site of a proposed land swap with the county government the hospital would use for expansion.
Hospital, Neighbors Aiming to Find Common Ground on Expansion Plan
Land-Swap Proposal Is Contingent on County Board’s Approval SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Virginia Hospital Center officials remain hopeful their plan for a major expansion will come in front of the Arlington County Board by June, but some civic leaders in the surrounding communities say the project is too complicated to fast-track. “I don’t quite see what the hurry is. People want to have
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In interviews, Greiner and Dorsey said that despite their concerns about parts of the $250 million expansion project, they generally are pleased at hospital officials’ willingness to take neighborhood concerns into account as the proposal is refined. “We’re being heard,” Dorsey said. “We’re very pleased by the response of the hospital. We’re
The report suggests establishment of a local working group, led by the Department of Defense, that would meet monthly to study issues related to military-aircraft noises and suggest ways to minimize it. The report also defended existing efforts by the Department of Defense to mitigate the impact of helicopter noise around the Pentagon and other military facilities. “Military leaders are working to better recognize the noise impact on the surrounding community,” it said. “Whenever possible, DoD plans its operations and training to minimize the noise impact.” Military officials call their efforts the “Fly Friendly” initiative. The report notes that the military has no authority over the wide array of non-military Continued on Page 20
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The dance between Arlington County Board members and those who want a fast, comprehensive release of information about incentives being dangled in front of Amazon continued at the March 17 County Board meeting. “The county needs to release more information – the Arlington Way requires openness and transparency,” said Spencer Chretien, who was dispatched to the board meeting by the Arlington County Republican Committee to press for more information on any promises being made to Amazon in return for the company locating a major facility in the community. “Taxpayers deserve to know,” said Chretien. “Many jurisdictions [vying for Amazon’s attention] . . . have released detailed reports about what they’re offering.” County Board Chairman Katie Cristol in January promised that, win or lose the Amazon sweepstakes, county officials would release information about the proffered incentives – eventually. It’s a mantra she repeated on March 17. “It’s not a matter of whether or not it will be released. It’s a matter of time. The only disagreement is about time,” she said. Arlington officials say their hands are tied, in part, by the state government, and suggested critics of the county should go to Richmond to push for more transpar-
ency there, as well. Cristol noted that before any economic-incentive pact is approved, the County Board must hold a public hearing and take a public vote. “There will be an opportunity for public comment,” she said. But veteran civic activists tend to scoff at such pronouncements. If an agreement is far enough along that it goes to the County Board for a vote, they say, there is no real chance for the public to either derail it or suggest substantive changes. At the March 17 meeting, County Board member Erik Gutshall adopted a stance of trust us, we know what we’re doing. “There is no chance this board is going to approve any deal that is not a net win for all the people of Arlington,” he said. (Gutshall, wearing green for St. Patrick’s Day, first said, of the Amazon proposal coming to the County Board for a vote, “when this comes forward” before correcting himself to say “if this comes forward.” That slip, however unintentional, could be fodder for those reading tea leaves to decipher which community will get the Amazon headquarters.) More than 230 communities formally expressed interest in becoming Amazon’s “HQ2” location. The 20 making the cut as finalists include three in the local area – Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Md.
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New Works Offer Creativity and Inclusiveness SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
WXYZ-TV is a place even more wacky than your typical big-city TV newsroom. One of the co-anchors has been missing in action for days. ON The stormchasers are five steps beSTAGE always hind Mother Nature. The two sports guys constantly bet on the outcome of games while on the air. And the weathercaster – Sunny Raines – always seems to provide a wildly inaccurate forecast. (Well, that last one does seem like some local TV newsrooms. But we digress.) Into this dysfunctional mix is thrown a new reporter, a well-meaning hayseed from the Midwest who has a hard time keeping pace with the shenanigans occurring all around her – until a return to her hometown gives her the break of a lifetime. Such is the premise of “WXYZ: Spelling Out the News So You Don’t Have To,” the second half of a news twin-bill of productions by ArtStream, providing an outlet for performers from around the metropolitan area with intellectual disabilities to team with mentors in staging full-length, original one-act musical productions. The Northern Virginia contingent’s spring productions opened March 15 at the Nannie Lee Center in Alexandria.
“Exciting things are happening,” said Paul Murray, the organization’s treasurer. His daughter, Chelsea Murray, appears in the night’s other production, “Must Love Music,” the story of a 1960s pop band stranded and almost forgotten on a desert isle. One of the unique features of ArtStream is that members of the cast and crew – from young adults to seniors – are involved in the creation of productions from the very start. “The passion of ArtStream’s actors, directors and designers is present from the rehearsal rooms to the stage,” noted board chairman Franklin Myers. In the case of “WXYZ,” “after a few weeks of deliberation, we narrowed it down to a show about a newsroom,” said director Elizabeth Cronin. “But it couldn’t be just any newsroom; we had to make this one special.” (One of the “WXYZ” cast members was away for the first weekend’s productions; Frank Stephens, who has had gueststarring spots in TV and movies, was in Geneva, Switzerland, addressing in the United Nations’ Human Rights Council on the issue of disabilities. Stephens, who also is an author and advocate, will return for the second week’s worth of productions.) For the mentors, who help direct the movements of performers on stage and ride to the rescue when an occasional line
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is forgotten or stumbled over, the program seems to be a labor of love. “ArtStream is the coolest thing I’ve ever been involved in,” said Jon Paul Frederick, a student at Centreville High School who has served as an on-stage mentor (this year as one of the hapless stormcatchers) for four seasons. He performs on stage with his uncle, Jonathan Frederick. Carolyn Ricks, who directed “Must Love Music,” noted the whimsical nature of her troupe’s production, which almost has a “Midsummer Night’s Dream” vibe to it, with guardian angels looking out for the best interests of the characters. The show “is a reminder that ‘good’ is more than skin deep, and that happilyever-after can be for everyone if you open
your heart,” Ricks wrote in production notes. Founded in 2005 and based in Maryland, ArtStream has continued to expand its footprint with productions and classes in Northern Virginia. New initiatives have opened recently in Reston and Oakton, Murray said. In recent years, Northern Virginia productions were presented at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington. This year, through a partnership with the Kelley Cares Foundation, shows moved slightly south, to Alexandria. The two-show productions continue March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.art-stream. org.
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Arlington Independent Media Supporters Decry Potential Cuts in County-Government Funding SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Supporters of Arlington’s non-profit public-access media organization are mobilizing in an attempt to stave off budget cuts proposed by the county manager. The recommendation, if enacted, “will effectively kill the station,” Arlington Forest resident Pamela Pinnock told County Board members on March 17. Pinnock asked board members to maintain fiscal 2020 funding at the same level as fiscal 2019. That’s not the plan of County Manager Mark Schwartz, who has recommended cutting the county-government subsidy of what is known as AIM from $454,000 to $363,000. AIM officials had been anticipating a cut of 5 percent, making the manager’s proposal a bolt of lightning out of the blue. “Nobody said a word to us” about why the cut was proposed, AIM executive director Paul LeValley said in an interview. For years, AIM’s operations – which include television, radio and Internet programming – largely were funded through a portion of the revenue of local cable providers Comcast and Verizon. But changes in state law resulted in a new funding stream, with AIM relying directly on funding from the county government through a portion of its communications tax. On March 14, several weeks after Schwartz made his recommendation, LeValley sent out an e-mail to supporters, voicing concern that enough was not be-
ing done to contact County Board members about the proposed cuts. The funding reduction, LeValley wrote, could result in major staff cuts, increased fees, fewer classes, elimination of the annual Rosebud Film Festival and, potentially, the loss of the organization’s headquarters. LeValley said later that supporters are stepping up. “There has been a lot of activity. A lot of letters have been written,” he said. (And, LeValley noted, AIM in recent years has ramped up its own efforts at self-sufficiency, raising about $220,000 last year. He also noted that AIM produces 17 times the content that the county government’s cable channel does, at twothirds the cost, and spends about 45 percent what the county government does per employee.) As they usually do during budget season, County Board members offered a sympathetic ear but no promises: • “At least from me, you’re not going to hear any definitive commitments . . . until we’ve allowed the budget process to conclude,” board vice chairman Christian Dorsey said. • “This is a tight budget year, with the near-term future-years outlook even more challenging,” County Board member John Vihstadt said. “We are listening to feedback, assessing priorities and doing our best to address these challenges with the least amount of pain for everyone.” Pinnock, for one, said she wants County Board members to step up and do the right thing. “AIM contributes mightily to Arlington’s draw as an arts and cultural mecca,” she said.
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Highs & Lows PERHAPS IT’S TIME for someone to advise the Arlington School Board that it should no longer name schools after anyone – and explain why. We’ll do the honors. All the brouhaha and folderol over the “Lee” portion of Washington-Lee High School (and trust us, “Washington” will be next up on the it’s-gotta-go agenda of some folks) has proved that it’s dangerous for one generation to honor people, given that future generations may consider their behavior reprehensible. (Will we mere mortals of 2018 be seen as saints or sinners by the
people of 2218? Perhaps it’s good we won’t be around to find out.) Arlington has a couple of new schools it will need to name in coming years, and if the School Board decides to dump “Lee,” it will not only have the high school to rename, but also likely some other offending names (Zachary Taylor was no prize by 21st-century standards, and he’s got an elementary-school named after him, just for starters.) So maybe it’s best to eschew the names of people so as to not cause trouble for School Boards of decades and centuries into the future.
The Fairfax County School Board already has decided to rename J.E.B. Stuart High School as “Justice High School,” an action so banal that both the right-wing-y Sun Gazette and left-wing-y Falls Church News-Press each belittled it, but which got enough votes for passage. Maybe Arlington can focus on names like “Sunshine,” “Rainbow” and “Togetherness” for its new schools, to avoid the dangers of ever-changing socio-political milieus. And yep, this has been mostly sarcasm. Problem is, some people can’t tell the difference these days.
Proposed Cut to AIM Budget Short-Sighted Editor: The County Board is considering a 20-percent budget reduction for Arlington Independent Media (AIM), which has provided Arlington with public-access television since 1981 and public-access radio for the past two years. The funding had been based on the
equivalent of 1 percent of communications taxes paid to the county government by companies like Verizon and Comcast. The proposed reduction from 1 percent to 0.8 percent in funding won’t help Arlington’s tax coffers much, but it will seriously hurt AIM, which already has had to reduce its staff and operating
hours. Those who believe AIM should remain fully funded should contact County Board members to make their views known. Arthur Munson Arlington
Editor: Given the horrific death toll in the Civil War, how do “Virginians of this age” (transplanted or not) think they have any right to change names or remove memorials honoring Virginia’s soldiers and heroes? In the state of New York alone, there are more than 270 Union monuments in 60 counties – and that’s fine. But in Virginia, this state’s Confederate monuments are deemed “offensive” and must come down. That’s downright insulting! So, too, are the slanders against Robert E. Lee, whose solemn duty as a
soldier was to defend Virginia against Union military attack. Arguments about the legality of secession have been made since the war ended. Still, the only definitive answer is that the war itself settled the question. Confederate leaders and soldiers, for many reasons including constitutional uncertainty, were never prosecuted for treason. Attacks on all things Confederate are being orchestrated to remove historical references and memorials. This intolerance is fueling historical purges by political and cultural revolutionaries no
different than Mao’s Red Guards or the Taliban. Confederate names and monuments hurt no one (not then and not now), and if all could magically disappear, nothing would change. Perceived racism will never end as long as identity politics prevails and nervous politicians cater to the victimhood industry. Please deliver us from moral superiors and their perfect 20/20 hindsight, and shame on those who pander to raceconscious groups for political gain. Ed Wenzel Vienna
Editor: I agree with your editorial-page view that the current admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, while not perfect, is certainly better than any others suggested. Admissions to TJ should be based
exclusively on merit. Race, economic status and ethnicity should be totally ignored. Let’s not penalize some outstanding applicants due to the implementation of some quota systems whereby less-capable applicants are admitted. Rather than relying on arbitrary
quotas, students and students’ families should focus on improving their test scores and academic performance. This requires old-fashioned work; shortcuts and arbitrary quotas are not an alternative. David Elmore Great Falls
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Arlington Notes ARLINGTON HOUSE CLOSES FOR RENOVATIONS: Arlington House, the nation’s
memorial to Robert E. Lee, closed to the public for approximately 18 months on March 19 as the National Park Service embarks on a major rehabilitation of the mansion and grounds. The project is being funded by a $12.4 million grant provided by business executive and philanthropist David Rubenstein in 2014. When work is completed, the mansion will be restored to its appearance in 1860, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. Additionally, the project will enable a more robust telling of the stories of those who were enslaved on the grounds. “While Arlington House serves as a memorial to Robert E. Lee, it also stands alone in its capacity to tell the stories of our nation’s triumphs and struggles through the lens of those who called it home,” park Superintendent Alexcy Romero said in a statement. For the duration of the closure, a temporary visitors center will be set up at the Women in Military Service to America Memorial, located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. Built by George Washington Parke Custis and his slaves between 1802 and 1818, the home and plantation served the Custis (and, through marriage, Lee) families until 1861, when Robert E. Lee departed to lead the Army of Northern Virginia and the federal government confiscated the property to begin the first of what are now more than 250,000 burials at Arlington National Cemetery. (After the war, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the seizure of the property had been illegal; Lee’s heirs opted for a cash payment in lieu of returning to what was fast becoming a major burial ground.) With 650,000 visitors per year, Arlington House is the most visited historic house museum in the National Park system, federal officials said. Congress in 1920 declared the home and surrounding 16 acres as the nation’s formal memorial to Lee.
STREAM CLEANUP DRAWS CROWD OF VOLUNTEERS: More than 100 local
residents participated in the Arlington County government’s 30th annual Stream Cleanup, removing debris from sites along Four Mile Run. Participants gathered March 10 at five locales – Arlington Mill Community Center, Madison Manor and Barcroft, Glencarlyn and Shirlington parks – to assist Arlington park rangers in preparing the stream area for spring, county officials said.
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St. John’S EpiScopal church invitES you to Good Friday and EaStEr WorShip March 30 - Good Friday
March 31 - Easter Vigil
Noon–3:00 pm Meditations and Music
8:00 pm The First Eucharist of Easter
Music on the Seven Last Words of Christ sung by the St. John’s Choir with organ accompaniment
7:30, 9:00, 11:15 am Holy Eucharist
Music with brass and timpani accompaniment
You are welcome for any part of this service.
Contemplative Eucharist
Meditations by the Rector on the Seven Last Words of Christ
April 1 - Easter Day
7:30 pm Good Friday Liturgy and Music Solemn Vespers by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sung by the St. John’s Choir with organ, strings, trumpets, and timpani
5:30 pm - Holy Eucharist
For more information: www.stjohnsmclean.org or 703-356-4902
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
All are welcome. No tickets are required.
Easter Festival Communion Service with Easter Brunch served between the worship services.
One mile east of Beltway, Exit 44, at 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean,VA 22101
April 1, 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT:
Mark your calendars! Invite your friends! We will have games, crafts, a recreation of the easter story, lunch, and an official Egg Hunt!!! Don’t forget to bring a friend!! Easter Egg Hunt! Crafts! Games! Lunch! The Easter Story! Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:30 AM
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Journey with us through Holy Week, remembering the compassion of Jesus’ life and preparing our hearts for the resurrected Christ.
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Arlington Notes II ARLINGTONIAN PENS COMPENDIUM OF LIFE EXPERIENCES: Arlingtonian
and journalist Joe Junod is the author of “Ink: A Life in Letters,” a new book that presents a compendium of the experiences that shaped his career and thinking. Presented in chapters that run alphabetically, Junod discusses themes such as attitude, creativity, failure, leadership, motivation, stewardship and willpower. “A pleasure to read, dotted with thoughtful aphorisms, ‘Ink’ will leave you with a lot to think about,” said James McGrath Morris, the author of “Pulitzer, A Life in Politics, Print and Power.” Copies of “Ink” are available for purchase at Amazon.com. For information, see the Web site at www.joejunod.com.
FORMER PROSECUTOR PENS LEGAL THRILLER: John Wasowicz, a former Ar-
lington County prosecutor and past president of the Fairfax Bar Association, has drawn upon his legal knowledge to write a legal thriller, “Daingerfield Island.” The plot revolves around an Alexandria attorney who finds himself entangled in the web of a complex terrorist plot. Veteran criminal-defense attorney Plato Cacheris has called the bool “a wellwritten espionage thriller.” Copies of “Daingerfield Island” are available for purchase at Amazon.com. OPENING OF FORT C.F. SMITH VISITOR CENTER BEING PREPPED: The grand
opening of the Fort C.F. Smith Visitor Center has been slated for Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park. The event will feature historical re-enactors, military-drilling activities, tours of the fort’s remnants and exhibits that highlight the impact of the Civil War across Arlington and on the daily lives of those who lived through it. Fort C.F. Smith was constructed in 1863 as part of fortifications guarding approaches to the nation’s capital. It was named to honor Union Gen. Charles Ferguson Smith, who died in the war a year before. About 19 acres of the fort area was acquired by the Arlington County government in the 1990s for use as a park. The event is free. The park is located at 2411 24th Street North. For information, call (703) 243-4342.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECRUITING SPONSORS FOR ANNUAL GALA: The
Arlington Historical Society is seeking sponsors for its annual banquet, to be held on May 9 at Washington Golf & Country Club. Sponsorship levels run from $250 to $5,000 and up. For details, e-mail info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
ARLINGTON PHILHARMONIC PREPS FOR SPRING FUND-RAISER: The Ar-
lington Philharmonic has announced plans for “Música y Vino de España,” a fund-raiser that will showcase the music,
food and wine from Spain. The event will be held on Sunday, May 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bistro 360 Wine Bar, Market & Restaurant, located at 1800 Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn. “Sip on bubbly Cava as musicians perform Spanish classics, tango, and lively Latin music,” organizers said. “Following the performance, curated wine selections will be paired with sumptuous tapas prepared in Bistro 360’s award-winning kitchen.” The cost is $75. For infromation, see the Web site at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.
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‘BUNNY HOP 5K’ TO MAKE DEBUT IN APRIL: Registration is open for the first
Arlington Bunny Hop 5K, to be held on April 14 in support of Bridges to Independence, which works to provide housing stability to at-risk residents of the community. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. at Clarendon United Methodist Church 606 North Irving St. and will wind through the Ashton Heights neighborhood and Columbia Gardens Cemetery before finishing at the church with a family-friendly celebration. Participants of all ages are welcomed. The cost before April 11 is $35 for adults, $20 for youth ages 6-17 and free for children 5 and under. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonbunnyhop.org.
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NATURE CENTER OFFERS YOUTH PROGRAM ON ANIMAL CARE: Long
Branch Nature Center will host a program for ages 6 to 9, inviting them to visit the center’s animal hospital, on Saturday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-6535.
Spring Is In The Air!
SPRING-BREAK CIVIL WAR PROGRAMS SLATED FOR YOUTH: Fort C.F. Smith
Make Sure You Don’t Miss A Thing!
Park is hosting a series of Civil Warthemed programs for ages 7 to 11 during the week of March 25-29, when Arlington schools are off for spring break. Programs include building a fort, preparing for skirmishes and infantry drills. For information, call the park at (703) 228-7033.
We offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings and an extensive selection of fashion eyewear and sunglasses to meet all your vision care needs. Protect the precious gift of your vision by making regular checkups a part of your healthcare routine.
NATURE CENTER LOOKS AT MOSS:
Long Branch Nature Center presents a program on mosses – in the field and under a microscope – on Saturday, March 24 at 3 p.m. The program also is suitable for teens 16-18, but they must be accompanied by a an adult. The cost is $10; for information and registration, call (703) 228-6535.
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CANCER-SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED:
The Cancer Center at Virginia Hospital Center hosts a variety of ongoing cancersupport groups each month, designed for those being treated, survivors and caregivers. For information on programs, call (703) 558-5555.
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Upcoming Road Trip Will Focus on College Selections SCOTT McCAFFREY
“I’m very serious about business,” Harris said, and will be comparing the instituThose who prefer to sleep in on the tions on their courseweekends are not going to like the first work. line of the itinerary they were handed: Junior Monique “March 25: 5 a.m.: Arrive at Macedonia Harrison is in the Baptist Church.” process of narrowBut for 42 local high-school students, ing down her fields that pre-dawn pick-up point will be the of interest, and said start of a five-day adventure as they exshe hopes the trip will plore nine of the South’s historically black provide needed inforcolleges and universities, or HBCUs. mation. “I’m looking to have an awesome, awe“This will give me some tour,” said Tawanna Lawson, who is an idea [of options],” leading the church’s 2018 excursion and she said, noting a fahas been in charge of several in the past. “I get so excited with the end result. Students participating in Macedonia Baptist Church’s tour of historically black colleges and universities pose with miliar student refrain that she wants to atStudents are transformed,” Lawson said. parents, organizers and chaperones at a March 17 planning meeting. The tour will run from March 25-29. tend a college that’s After being held every other year for presentations and campus walking tours. Journalism and Media Arts in the District • Dress for the occasion. “Forget the of Columbia. not too close to home. almost a decade, the academic road trip Among them, some were fairly sure of After the chartered bus is loaded up has been resurrected for the first time fashion; put on some comfortable shoes.” • Eat heartily and hydrate frequently. their college plans. and hits the road at before daybreak on since 2012 by Macedonia’s “Generation North Carolina Central University “is March 25, the ensemble will have a long Now” youth initiative. The cost of $495 “You will need your energy.” • Be in your assigned hotel room (four my dream school,” said junior Akia Poge. day’s journey into night before stopping all-inclusive was designed to make it afstudents in each) by midnight each night. (Wesley Lawson, a teacher at Richard for the night in Montgomery, Ala. A pizfordable to a wide spectrum of parents. The tour will include six carefully se- Wright and nephew of Tawanna Lawson, za party at the hotel will await them. In the second of two pre-journey planAfter that, there will be four full days ning meetings for participants, Lawson on lected chaperones, but there will be no is a graduate of the Durham, N.C., uniof traveling, hitting nine campuses: AlaMarch 17 proved one part inspirational mothers or fathers in sight. “Kids can’t be versity.) Poge also has her career field – medi- bama State University, Tuskegee Universpeaker, another part drill sergeant as she free to be who they are” when in too close cine – lined up. sity, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman gave students the do’s and don’ts of par- proximity to their parents, Lawson said. Students signed up for the trip come One of her classmates, junior Davon College, Morehouse College, J.C. Smith ticipation. Among them: • Be ready and prepared to ask ques- from Arlington and across the region. A Harris, is undecided as to an institution University, Winston-Salem University, tions of college staff during information large number of participants attend Rich- of higher learning but is focused on a spe- North Carolina A&T State University HBM AD flat b 12-4-2017.pdf 1 12/4/17 4:41 PM ard Wright Public Charter School for cific curriculum in that category. and North Carolina Central University. sessions. And no social-media use during The group is expected back in Arlington about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. Dr. Alfred Taylor Sr., a local civic leader and retired educator and administrator at the University of the District of Columbia, urged students to maximize the opportunities presented by the trip. “Think about your career, about what you want to do in life,” he told students. “See what kind of program each school has that will enhance what you want to do. Put down the pros and cons, so when you have to make a selection, you’re not just flipping a coin.” There are about 100 HBCUs across the nation, some established before the Civil War but most dating to the post-war period. Many of them faced challenges and some were forced to close after the widespread integration of institutions of higher education in the mid-20th-century allowed African-American students a wider choice of educational options. Today, fewer than 10 percent of college-bound black students enroll in historically black colleges and universities, but Taylor – a product of one – says they should be considered as an option by all high-schoolers. “When you go to an HBCU, you’re prepared to face anything,” he said. Staff Writer
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Real Estate Featured Property of the Week
An Oasis Set Close to EFC Metro
1920s-Era Property Features Large Lot Plus Updates Galore
This week’s featured property is situated on North Roosevelt Street, a gem of a thoroughfare that provides easy access to both commuting routes and the pleasures of East Falls Church, Lee Highway and (a short hop away) Westover. And our featured property is something special, too. Starting with the original, 1920s-era home, the property has been expanded and updated to retain a classic provenance while incorporating all the features of 21st-century, urbanvillage living. The result is a showplace that stands tall both for entertaining and for daily living, and is set on a pastoral, one-thirdacre lot with easy access to Metro, making it a remarkable opportunity. And the two-story, detached garage (with an office/studio upstairs) is an added bonus, showcasing the versatility of the design and the opportunities for flexible living. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,200,000 by Karina Srebrow of Beltran & Associates Realty. Set just a block and a half south of Lee Highway, the home’s location offers proximity but simultaneously provides a sense of serenity and a storybook design sure to charm those who come a-calling. Three levels await our inspection fol-
lowing a welcome in the gracious foyer, and our first stop is the elegant living room, with its original stone (woodburning) fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is elegant and provides eat-in access, while the main level also offers expansive space for a family room, den or bedroom – again showcasing the versatility of the design. Two staircases offer access to the second level, where the master retreat (with screened-in porch for lush views of the gardens) is a highlight. Two additional bedrooms, both en-suite, are found here, as well. The basement, with a dedicated entrance making it perfect for an in-law or au-pair suite, walks out to both the front and back areas of the large yard with gardens, and features both a recreation room and additional bedroom. A deck with hot tub provides the backdrop for exceptional spring-summer-fall entertaining.
Location? Check! Elegant design? Check! Versatility? Check! Great neighborhood and schools? Check! Add it all up, and this is a standout, indeed. 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 (571) 333-6272.
Facts for buyers Address: 2304 North Roosevelt Street, Arlington (22205). Listed at: $1,200,000 by Karina Srebrow, Beltran & Associates Realty (703) 338-0665. Schools: Tuckahoe Elementary, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High School.
Inventory, Interest-Rate Concerns Hit N.Va. Market With interest rates trending upward and inventory lower than a year ago, February’s real-estate market across Northern Virginia posted a decline – in terms of overall sales volume – from the same period a year before. A lack of properties on the market “continued to challenge Northern Virginia buyers in February,” said Rob Wittman, principal broker with Redfin in Falls Church. And the data back him up: There were 2,398 active listings at the end of the month, down nearly 20 percent from February 2017. Total sales across the region were 1,143 for the month, down 4.1 percent from 1,192 a year ago, according to figures reported March 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS.. (Figures represent sales in Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church.) The average sales price of $556,791 for all properties was up a fraction of a percent from a year ago, but the average price for single-family homes declined 4.4 percent to $740,584. The average price of attached homes, such as townhouses, was up 4.9 percent to $426,099, while the average price of condominiums was up 6.3 percent to $344,654. Total sales volume for the month stood at $636.4 million, a decline of 3.4 percent from a year before. Whether a burst of post-winter buyer activity will be the hallmark of the spring season remains to be seen, but “there are eager buyers in Northern Virginia,” Wittman said. “Stiff competition from other buyers highlights the need for creativity to find properties and prepare the most competitive offer,” he said. Lorraine Arora, chairman of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, said the prospect of rising interest rates is having an effect. “Even though interest rates are still at historic lows, such a move [upward] could continue to keep home sales in check,” said Arora, regional managing broker of Weichert, Realtors. Where is the market heading? The data are mixed, with the number of homes coming under contract in February way up from a year before, but pending sales still in negative territory.
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3722 N Pershing Dr, Ashton Heights | FOR SALE $875,000
2252 N Upland St, Broyhill Hills | FOR SALE $2,499,000
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2110 N Cameron St, High View Park | CONTRACT $852,750
1818 N Edgewood St, Clarendon | CONTRACT $1,880,000
1202 N Jackson St, Lyon Village | CONTRACT $1,376,000
3712 N Pershing Dr, Ashton Heights | FOR SALE $900,000
2414 Key Blvd, Lyon Village | SOLD $1,125,000
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Arlington Jobless Rate Remains Lowest Across the Commonwealth UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, JANUARY From Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for January. “Previousâ€? is December. 5IF NPTU SFDFOU NPOUI T Ă HVSFT BSF QSF MJNJOBSZ
Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States
Employed 96,425 146,921 614,943 8,003 206,327 233,195 1,581,884 4,123,170 152,848,000
Unemployed 2,741 3,544 18,330 210 6,122 7,953 49,053 156,865 7,189,000
Despite a slight bump higher, Arlington started the year in a familiar spot, reporting the lowest jobless rate among the 133 cities and counties across the commonwealth. With 146,921 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 3,544 looking for jobs, the county’s unemployment rate stood at 2.4 percent, up from 2.2 percent in December, according to figures reported March 19 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Arlington’s slight increase in joblessness was part of a trend across the region. During January, rates rose from 2.3 percent to 2.6 percent in Falls Church; from 2.6 percent to 2.8 percent in Alexandria; from 2.6 percent to 2.9 percent in Fairfax County; from 2.7 percent to 2.9 percent in Loudoun County; and from 3 percent to 3.3 percent in Prince William County. Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3 percent in January was up from 2.7 percent in December, representing 1.58 million in the civilian workforce and 49,000 looking for jobs. For the month, non-farm employment statewide stood at a record high of 3.96 million, with a slight decline in public-sector employment offset by an increase in private-sector jobs, said Ann Lang, a senior economist with the Virginia Employment Commission. Among Virginia localities, the lowest jobless rates were reported in Arlington, Falls Church and, tied at 2.8 percent, the cities of Alexandria and Fairfax. The highest rates were found in Northumberland County (8 percent), Northampton and Lancaster counties (7.8 percent) and Dickenson County (7.4 percent). Among Virginia’s metro corridors, Northern Virginia reported the lowest joblessness, followed by Winchester (3.2 percent) and Charlottesville (also 3.2 percent). At the high end of the spectrum were Lynchburg (4.4 percent) and Kingsport/Bristol (4 percent). Virginia’s non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent was
Pct. 2.8% 2.4% 2.9% 2.6% 2.9% 3.3% 3.0% 3.7% 4.5%
Previous 2.6% 2.2% 2.6% 2.3% 2.7% 3.0% 2.7% 3.4% 3.9%
lower than the national average of 3.9 percent, and low enough to place the commonwealth’s jobs picture 13th best in the nation, nestled between Iowa and Tennessee. For information, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Regional Joblessness Shows YearOver-Year Decline: Joblessness across the Washington metropolitan area showed a year-over-year drop in January, part of a broad-based national trend toward declining joblessness. With 3.39 million local residents in the civilian workforce and about 127,000 looking for work, the unemployment rate of 3.8 percent was down from the 4.1 percent reported in January 2017, according to figures reported March 16 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, unemployment rates were lower in January compared to a year earlier in 337 of 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 39 and unchanged in 12. The national, non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in January was 4.5 percent, down from 5.1 percent a year earlier. In January, Ames, Iowa, and Honolulu had the lowest unemployment rates among metro areas, at 1.8 percent and 2 percent, respectively. El Centro, Calif., reported the highest, at 17 percent. Of the 51 metro areas with populations of 1 million or more, Nashville (2.8 percent) reported the lowest jobless rate in January, while Buffalo (6.2 percent) had the highest. Among Virginia metro areas outside Washington, year-over-year declines in joblessness were reported across the board, with the lowest rates (3.4 percent) in Winchester and in Charlottesville and the highest (4.4 percent) in Lynchburg. Statewide, January’s jobless rate stood at 3.7 percent, down from 4.4 percent a year before, with 4.28 million in the workforce and about 157,000 looking for jobs. Full data can be found at www.bls. gov.
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Thank You, Arlington! Sun Gazette 2018 Best of Arlington Poll
Best Pizza (Fire Works won in 2017) Best Italian Restaurant Best Family Restaurant (Fire Works won in 2017) Best Place to be Seen Best Customer Service Best Catering Best Delivery Best Server - Brian Malone (Brian won in 2016 & 2017) Most Colorful Character – Brian Malone Best Bartender - Mike Ozdowski (Mike won in 2017) Best Boss - Kevin Malone (Kevin won in 2017) Since 2010, Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar has grown to become a go-to ‘fan favorite’, in Arlington, with a rich selection of delicious tasty mouth-watering pizzas, a wide variety of beers, 33 on tap, and over 120 in bottles. We’re close to you, on Clarendon Boulevard and North Adams Street, near Courthouse Metro, with a massive two-deck parking garage underneath our outdoor patio and restaurant.
Fire Works is very proud, humbled and thankful to readers who voted for us, winning eleven categories in the 2018 Best of Arlington Poll.
IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN FIRE WORKS!
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703.527.8700 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
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Arlington’s Best, decided by you!
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The votes are in – nearly 4,000 of them – and readers of the Sun Gazette and InsideNoVa have chosen winners in the 2018 “Best of Fairfax” competition. Voters cast their ballots online, with winners selected in a wide array of categories and showcasing the best the local community has to offer. Congratulations to the winners, kudos to all the nominees and thanks to our readers for helping to determine the best in our local community. And don’t forget to patronize all our fine local establishments. A healthy community depends on a vibrant group of businesses. This guide is a good place to start.
CHERRYDALE MOTORS
Kevin Malone, Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Community Event/Festival
Rosslyn BID’s Outdoor Summer Movie Festival
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING CHERRYDALE MOTORS AND BILLY PACHECO BEST OF ARLINGTON Cherrydale Motors was founded in 2007 when owners Wade Aylor and Bill Pacheco decided to start a small business instead of working for a large corporation. They have combined experience of over 45 years working in the auto repair industry.. Cherrydale Motors is a full service shop with the ability to fix anything foreign and domestic.
A Family Owned and Operated, Full-service Automotive Repair Shop with an experienced staff, ASE Master certified technicians, and a work-ethic that would make your barn-raising great-grandfather beam with pride, Cherrydale Motors is the one-stop shop for all your vehicle’s needs.
Date Spot
Lyon Hall Most Colorful Character
Brian Malone, Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Place of Worship
St. Thomas More Cathedral
3412 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va 22207
(703) 527-5511
Business Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 5pm
www.cherrydalemotors.com
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Non-profit/Civic Support Organization
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Favorite Road
Spout Run
Performing Arts/Music Venue
Signature Theatre Photographer
Alison at DeSilva Studios
Gossip Center
Northside Social Non-profit/Civic Support Worker
Lou Nolan, Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Place to be Seen
NATURAL FOOD, TREATS, TOYS & SUPPLIES
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com
AUTO Auto Repair Shop
Cherrydale Motors 3412 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 703-527-5511 | www.cherrydalemotors.com Mechanic
Bill Pacheco, Cherrydale Motors 3412 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 703-527-5511 | www.cherrydalemotors.com
Public Servant
Lyndell Core, Arlington County Parks Worst Traffic Hazard
Clarendon Blvd. and North Adams St.
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BEST PET SERVICES COME VISIT US: LEE HARRISON SHOPPING CENTER 2501 N Harrison St (703) 534-0690 CLARENDON 2509 N. Franklin Rd. (703) 875-2007
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Barber Shop
Courthouse Barbershop Esthetician
Megan Keany at SkinDC Hair Salon
Art Gallery
Arlington Arts Center Artist
Alison Broadbent Author
Amy Brecount White Band/Musician
The Legwarmers Graphic Artist
At Kriser’s Natural Pet, we nurture lifelong relationships with pets and their families by providing only the best natural pet food, treats, supplies and grooming services. We combine that with outstanding knowledge and dedicated customer service for both you and your furry family member.
BEAUTY WELLNESS
Evelyn Powers, Design Powers Movie Theater
Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse
Salon Joseph 5121 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 532-4247 | www.joestyle1.com Hairstylist/Barber
Lauren FelizDurishin, Beauty by Word of Mouth 571-429-4920 | www.beautybywom.com Massage Services
The Teal Center for Therapeutic Massage Massage Therapist
Amanda Long, The Teal Center for Therapeutic Massage Nail Salon
York Town Nail
Music Shop
Action Music LtdFalls Church Performing Arts Group
Signature Theater Events
Spa
The Red Door Salon and Spa Tanning salon
Fit to be Tan, LLC
CHILDCARE/EDUCATION Camp/Summer Program
EMERGENCY SERVICES Firefighter
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Camps
James Dansereau, Fort Myer Fire Department
Childcare/Preschool
Law Enforcement Officer
Full Circle Montessori School College/University
George Mason University Arlington Campus Private School
St. Thomas More Cathedral School 105 North Thomas Street, Arlington, VA 22203 703-528-6781 | www.stmschool.org Public School
Long Branch Elementary School Teacher
April Dunn, Full Circle Montessori School
Voted Arlington’s Most
Dean Mathews, Arlington Police Department
Romantic
DINING
Dining Destination
Asian Restaurant
Bankok 54 Bakery/Pastries
Heidelberg Bakery 2150 N. Culpeper St. Arlington, VA 22207 703-527-8394 | www.heidelbergbakery.com Bar/Pub
Westover Beer Garden BBQ Restaurant
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
Chef Crafted Cuisine Renowned Wines Selection Best Micro Breweries Located in the Secluded Ellipse Garden Courtyard Off Taylor St. 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA. 22203 703-243-7900 | http://gcbistro.wine
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Bartender
Mike Ozdowski, Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Brewery
New District Brewing Company 2709 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22206 703-888-5820 | www.newdistrictbrewing.com Chef
Mike Isabella, Kapnos Taverna Coee Shop
North Side Social Deli
The Italian Store Delivery
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Family Restaurant
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Indian Restaurant
Delhi Dhaba
Fine Dining
Ray’s the Steak House Hamburger/Cheeseburger
Elevation Burger Italian Restaurant
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Latin Restaurant
El Pollo Rico Mexican/Southwestern Restaurant
District Taco Middle Eastern Restaurant
Lebanese Taverna Pizza
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Sandwich/Sub
The Italian Store Romantic Dining
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro 4301 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203 703-243-7900 | www.grandcru-wine.com
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Sushi
Interior Design Services
Sushi Rock
Kate Fallon, Studio K
Waiter/Waitress
Brian Malone, Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com
Arlington, VA 202-361-3122 | www.designbystudiok.com Lawn / Garden Equipment
Ayer’s Hardware
Outdoor Dining
Westover Beer Garden Wings
BonChon
Moving Service
My Guys Moving 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA 22201 703-521-8800 | www.MyGuysMoving.com Mowing/Landscape Company
Ian’s Lawn Service HOME & GARDEN Carpet Care
Ayoub Carpet Service
Pest Control
Home Paramount Pest Control Co Picture Framer
Dry Cleaners
Eco Cleaners
KH Framing Plant Center
Furniture Store
Random Harvest
Merrifield
Maid Service
Tree Care
WellNest Falls Church
Arlington Tree Care
Voted Best Jeweler in Arlington!! in Pentagon Row
Best Hair Stylist in Arlington – Lauren Feliz-Durishin of Beauty by Word of Mouth Make Up Artist & Style Consultant
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Nurse
Dr. Danielle Holmes, Capital Women’s Care
HEALTH & MEDICAL Alternative Medicine
Mary Ellen Gallagher, M.D., Northern Va
Obstetrician/Gynecologist/Midwife
Dr. Danielle Holmes, Capital Women’s Care
Chiropractor
Dr. Andrino Flevotomos, ChiroGroup
Orthodontist
Dentist
David Stuver, DDS, Arlington Eye Doctor
Dr. A. Wali Ziayee, M.D., Arlington Eye Care
Dr. Hani Thariani, Hani Thariani Orthodontics Pediatrician
Dr. Jasani, Arlington Area Pediatrics
Dr. Steven Davison, DAVinci Plastic Surgery 202-966-9590 | www.DAVinciplastic.com DAVinci’s core mission is to provide a “patient-centric” environment for your care and our office focuses on the patient. Dr. Davison’s triple board certifications in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery are testimonial to the breadth and depth of his surgical expertise and experience. As one of the only triple board-certified surgeon in the Washington DC area, Dr. Davison is devoted to providing his patients with the highest level of care and superb results. Psychiatrist
Dr. Susan Kozel MD
Psychologist/Counselor
Wendy Zevin MD
General Practitioner
Christopher Walsh, Primary Care Arlington
Virginia Hospital Center Urgent Care
Pharmacy
Dermatology
Preston’s Care Pharmacy
Plastic Surgeon
HOSPITALITY
Urgent Care Facility
Dr. Herbert FDL Dermatology
Hotel/Resort
OCCASIONS Cake/Cupcakes
Sugar Shack Catering Company
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com DJ
DJ Sabra Event Photography
Julie Monticello, Tell Chronicles Event Planner
Sara Franklin, Social Scene Events Events rentals
Rental Works
Americana Hotel/Motel
Gateway Park
Tourist Destination
Florist
Air Force Memorial
Event Venue
Company Florists
NEW DISTRICT BREWING CO. newdistrictbrewing.com
2018
thank you for voting us best brewery in arlington! Arlington’s first production brewery in 100 years! Featuring a wide range of craft beers, including the 1821, a golden color, medium body, Belgian style saison featuring ingredients from Greece inspired by our family village. 2709 Oakland Street | Arlington, VA 22206 THU–FRI 3:30–10pm, SAT Noon–10pm, SUN Noon–6pm
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE READERS OF THE SUN GAZETTE FOR VOTING RED HOUSE ARCHITECTS #1.
1612 N. Fillmore St., Arlington, Va. 22201 703-346-9819
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Limo/Car Service
Smart Limousine Service PETS Animal Adoption Organization
Animal Welfare League of Arlington Animal Rescue Organization
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Pet Kennel
Woofs Pet Services
Kriser’s Natural Pet Clarendon: 703-875-2007 2509 N Franklin Rd. | Arlington, VA 22201 Lee Harrison: 703-534-0690 2501 N Harrison St. | Arlington, VA 22207 www.krisers.com At Kriser’s Natural Pet, we nurture lifelong relationships with pets and their families by providing only the best natural pet food, treats, supplies and grooming services. We combine that with outstanding knowledge and dedicated customer service for both you and your furry family member.
Pet Store
Dogma Bakery
Thank you for Voting Us “Best of Arlington” — Hair Salon & Barber Shop
2772 S Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington, VA 22206 571-422-0370 | dogmabakery.com Dogma is Arlington’s only locallyowned and operated pet products and grooming services retailer. Established in 2000, we are proud to say that our treats are made in-house with the fresh ingredients; our foods and packaged treats are chosen with your pet’s best interest in mind, and our grooming services are consistently rated as “Best of ” throughout Northern Virginia. Healthy foods and treats, force-free and top quality products for you and your pet, and gentle and quality grooming services. All in one place. We’ll even special order your favorite items – or your fish, reptile or small companion animal products. Just ask! Place to Walk Dog
Shirlington Dog Park Veterinarian
Adrienne Hergen, DVM Shirlington Veterinary Practice
Shirlington Animal Hospital
• Voted Best Hair Salon • Winner Best Hair Colorist Specialist, WUSA9 • Northern Virginia (NOVA) Best Hair Salon, Modern Magazine • Featured on Fox News • Best Hair Color Northern Virginia Magazine 5121 Lee Hwy • Arlington, VA 22207 703-532-4247 SalonJoseph@gmail.com
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WE LOVE OUR CLIENTS
Tommy Avent,
Associate Broker Licensed in DC & VA (703) 346-3373 tommy@juliaavent.com
Julia Avent,
Broker/Owner Licensed in VA, DC and MD (703) 850-6606 julia@juliaavent.com
Thank you to all of our clients and friends who voted us Best of Arlington! Juila and Tommy Avent have over 50 years of combined experience in helping people buy, sell, renovate and build homes and have worked in every aspect of the industry. They view real estate as a service industry, not just sales, and work to help clients make informed decisions every step of the way.
RE/MAX by invitation 4784 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207 703-670-8730 x 7
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant
Mortgage Broker
Frank Fannon, SunTrust Mortgage
Marsha Scott Wendroff and Associates
Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Attorney
Title Company
Ellice Halpern, Little Falls Mediation Bank
Navy Federal Credit Union Banker
Karen Rosales Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Financial Advisor
Momodou Bojang
Mortgage Brokerage
KVS Title RECREATION & FITNESS Coach
John Skaggs, Head Baseball Coach Yorktown High School & Co-Owner and CEO of Prime Time Baseball 703-861-9717 | www.primetimebaseball.com Fitness Center/Gym
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Laura, Adagio Ballet Dance Studio
Perfect Pointe Dance Studio 2499 N Harrison St., Ste LL-1, Arlington VA 22207 703-533-8830 | www.perfectpointe.com Perfect Pointe Dance Studio is Arlington’s most comprehensive provider of high quality dance education, offering classes for ages 18months through adult in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Acrobatics and Musical Theater dance, both recreational and competitive tracks. Our mission is to foster creativity, cultural appreciation, self-confidence, and a healthy and active lifestyle in students of all levels and ages by providing well-rounded, high-quality dance education in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Our qualified and caring staff are committed to constant learning and improvement, meaning you always receive the best dance training and exceptional customer service. Come see what makes us one of 2018’s “Best of Arlington!” Personal Trainer
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union
Pure Barre Pentagon City
COR FIT / Sheila Cordaro
Insurance Agent
Golf Course
Recreation Facility
Max Olsen, Nationwide
Army Navy Country Club
Thank you Arlington for choosing Studio K Interior Design & Window Treatments as Best Interior Designer 2018
Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center
Yoga/Pilates Instructor
Sarah Lynn, Journey Yoga Studio Yoga/Pilates Studio
Sun & Moon Yoga Studio REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT Architect
Red House Architects 1612 N Fillmore St. Arlington, VA 22201 703-346-9819 | www.redhousearch.com Builder/Construction Company
Whitestone Custom Homes Carpentry Company
Tom Stoker Carpentry Residential Real Estate Brokerage
Keller Williams Realty Arlington 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 100 | Arlington, VA 22201 703-224-6000 | www.KWArlington.com
Thank you Arlington for Voting me the Best Coach! John Skaggs
Turning design challenges into beautiful & functional living spaces
Kate Fallon, ASID Allied Member Arlington VA 202-361-3122 www.designbystudiok.com
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703-861-9717
primetimebaseball2310@gmail.com www.primetimebaseball.co
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Hardware Store
Cherrydale Hardware
Keller Williams Realty
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 100 | Arlington, VA 22201 703-224-6000 | www.KWArlington.com Keller Williams Realty is proud to announce the realization of a long-held goal to be the #1 real estate company in North America across all statistical categories as well as being named the #1 Happiest Place to Work by Forbes Magazine! A reflection of these great achievements can also be seen with KW Metro Center - Arlington having been voted the #1 real estate brokerage in Arlington County. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Arlington community and to our clients who provided us the opportunity to help them achieve their personal real estate goals. Congratulations to all of the exemplary agents from the KW Metro Center Arlington office! Countertops
FSI Renovations Alexandria HVAC Company
M. E. Flow 6426 Richmond HWY Alexandria 703-777-2311 | www.meflow.com Handyman/Home Services
Jake Green, Green Renovations
Electrician
Mark Young Electric Painting Company
Painter Roofing and Construction Plumbing Company
All Plumbing Remodeling Company
Case Design & Remodeling Residential Realtor
Natalie U. Roy, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington 2101 Wilson Boulevard #100, Arlington, VA 22201 703-819-4915 (direct) | 703-224-6000 (office) www.bicyclingrealty.com “Natalie Roy, Arlington’s own bicycling real estate agent, is known to the neighborhood where she and her family have lived in Arlington for 27 years, the high school girls tennis team she has coached for 13 years, and the countless school and community organizations she has thrown herself into, as a woman who brings pas-
PRE-K TO GRADE 8 A high performing U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School since 2006.
sion and energy to everything she does. Her real estate clients also know of her tireless creativity, whether in finding them a new home or marketing the one they want to sell, and of her strategic insight into the often complex negotiations involved in the largest financial transaction most people will ever make.” Art Vandelay
Current Boutique
Real Estate Team
Jewelry
Julia and Tommy Avent RE/MAX by Invitation 4784 Lee Highway | Arlington, VA 22207 www.juliaavent.com Juila and Tommy Avent have over 50 years of combined experience in helping people buy, sell, renovate and build homes and have worked in every aspect of the industry. They view real estate as a service industry, not just sales, and work to help clients make informed decisions every step of the way. Their service-first mentality results in many lifelong relationships with clients, who depend on the Avent’s unique knowledge of the industry. They provide honest feedback, whatever the situation and work side by side with clients during each transaction and always have thier back! Roofing Company
Arlington Roofing Co
SHOPPING Consignment/Antiques
Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s Express Jewelers 1101 S. Joyce Street, 12B Arlington, VA 22202 703-351-7481 | www.ej.jewelershowcase.com Specialty Store
Arrowine MISCELLANEOUS Customer Service
Fire Works Pizza 2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-8700 | www.FireworksPizza.com Funeral Home
Murphy’s Senior Living Facility
The Jefferson Travel Agency
Global Wanderer Travel
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ARLINGTON-CLARENDON PARK In the heart of Clarendon, enjoy four-level living in this beautiful townhome. The kitchen features brand new stainless appliances, a large center island and granite countertops, with eat-in space too. Sliding glass doors lead to a roomy deck. The master suite has an XL closet and beautiful en suite bathroom, with separate soaking tub and shower, and double-sink vanity. The sizable second bedroom has an attached bathroom, which can also be accessed through the hall.The fourth floor features a huge, lofty 20x15 UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS! room, perfect for use as a bedroom, office or playroom. With a delightful rooftop patio, it’s sure to become a favorite spot in the house. This townhome provides two off-street parking spaces (garage + DW), a coveted amenity in bustling Clarendon. You’ll love the proximity to restaurants, shops, Trader Joe’s and Whole Food. Convenient for commuters, Clarendon Park is just .2 miles from the Clarendon Metro and within a half mile of the Courthouse station. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome checks all the boxes! $1,050,000
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n Washington-Lee High School student James Licato was selected as the grand-prize winner at the Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and will represent the region at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, to be held in Pittsburgh. Skylar Brodowski of Washington-Lee was selected as the alternate grand-prize winner. In addition to Licato and Brodowski, the following students from Arlington were selected by their schools as nominees to the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, to be held April 13-14 in Roanoke: Caroline Cunningham, WashingtonLee High School; David Day, Charlie Gaylor, Nathan Snyder, Yorktown High School; Katharine Schlachter, Julie Thoman, Wakefield High School; Chloe Fugle, Fiona Harris, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program; and Tariq Thomas and Rayan Rhomari, Arlington Tech/Arlington Career Center.
2910 24th St. N. Arlington, VA • 1 traffic light to DC in "Woodmont" • 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths • Tranquil setting and view of NV Conservation Trust land • 2004 addition and remodel • Inviting open concept kitchen /breakfast /family room • S.S. appliances • granite • double pane windows & atrium doors • many built-ins, window seats & delightful spaces • hardwoods • large deck & stone patio overlooking woods • bath 2012 • Fireplace & walkout basement • 7,706 sq ft lot • off St parking • Return shed into garage and add on above!
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OPEN SUNDAY • 3/25 • 2-4PM BARCROFT WOODS, LARGE LOT, QUIET CUL-DE-SAC! Stately 5BR/3BA colonial with updates thruout! Kitchen w/ granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Light-filled DR & LR, wood-burning fireplace in LR. Gleaming hardwoods in living areas. En suite master w/ sitting room. Expansive FR w/ fireplace. Walk out from main level to patio & private treed yard. Garage, half acre lot, walk to bus, and more! 6535 Bay Tree Ct, Falls Church, VA 22041 www.chrissyandlisa.com Lisa DuBois lisa@chrissyandlisa.com | 703.350.9595
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Patriots Enjoying 2-0 Start
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A Local March Madness Is Early-Spring Weather Until this week it hadn’t been that wet or snowy of late, but it has sure been plenty cold and windy out.
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Team Has 20 Hits After Two Games DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
With a one-run victory followed by a blowout win, the Yorktown Patriots are off to their best start since the 2001 season with a 2-0 record.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Yorktown amassed 10 hits in each of those high-school baseball home wins – a 7-6 comeback triumph over the Fairfax Rebels on March 13, then a 21-1 rout of the Annandale Atoms in five innings on March 16 – both on cold and windy nights. “We’ve hit up and down the lineup. That’s good to see,” Yorktown coach John Skaggs said. Against Fairfax, Yorktown trailed 2-0, took a 3-2 lead, fell behind again, 6-3, then scored the final four runs. In recent seasons, Yorktown has lost multiple one-run games, so to rally and win such a contest could be a big confidence boost, according to Skaggs. “It’s nice to win one like that,” Skaggs said. “We hit, our pitchers kept us in the game and we did some good things. We need to clean up some defensive things that hurt us.” Tanner Wall, Will Porter, Carson Continued on Page 19
Yorktown High School’s Aidan Henning was the starting pitcher and worked 41/3 frames in the PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Patriots’ opening game last week of the 2018 baseball season.
Warriors Will Return Key Players Next Season DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
Anytime a team comes close to winning a state championship, as the Wakefield Warriors did in boys basketball during the winter high school campaign, there is obvious speculation and interest about the team’s potential to do that well – or better – the next season. Wakefield (24-7) was second in the 2018 Virginia High School League’s Class 5 state tourney, losing to Varina, 64-60, in the March 8 championship game. Prior to that, the Warriors won the Northern Re18
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gion 5C tournament title and were second in the National District tourney
BASKETBALL ANALYSIS When the next season begins in December, Wakefield is expected to return two starters in forward Chris Warner and center Robbie Starkey. Warner and Starkey were among Wakefield’s top scorers in the postseason. Starkey was the leading scorer against Varina. The Warriors top three substitutes from this past season are expected back and to challenge for starting roles. Junior forwards Gabe Tham and Brody Karton
and junior guard Jared Watkins were the top subs and played considerably in every game once they established their roles. Junior guard/forwards Dell Robertson and Mekhi Short and sophomore guard Aaron Queen were other substitutes from this past season. They expect to return and challenge for increased roles. Likely, the Wakefield varsity team will have multiple additions from the boys program’s junior varsity and freshman teams, which also had strong seasons in 2017-18. The junior varsity finished 11-4, while the freshman squad finished undefeated at 17-0.
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It seems to happen every year right around March 1, when the outdoor spring high school sports seasons begin. Teased this February with temperatures approaching 70 degrees for a couple of days, the thermometer has plummeted this early March – back to a freezing wintertime cold snap once the teams started playing. Some baseball and softball games and golf events have been postponed because of cold and frozen fields. Spots along the first-base and leftfield line on the McLean High baseball field are yet to completely thaw. Outdoor springtime team members understand and expect early-season cold. They hope for temperatures in the 50s, and maybe the 60s once in a while. Most recently, daytime highs have been in the 40s with wind – meaning nights are in the 30s or colder when games are being completed. Players in soccer and lacrosse are running around to stay warm. Baseball and softball are more standaround sports, so keeping heated is more of a challenge on cold nights. Spectators probably suffer more than any because they aren’t moving around. They take various measures to be warm, sometimes watching from inside a vehicle if a playing venue happens to have a sight line from a nearby parking lot. But after an hour or so of being outside and still in 30-degree weather and wind, fingers and toes start to numb no matter what type of gloves or socks are worn. Some will leave for a bit, retreating to a warm vehicle or building to take a reheating break, then returning. March cold and wind is nothing new. Some years are worse than others. Those participating in outdoor sports have to soldier through until the warmer winds prevail. A big worry is that sometimes the cold lasts well into April.
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High School Roundup THREE SHUTOUTS FOR W-L BOYS SOCCER: The
Washington-Lee Generals opened their boys high school soccer season with three shutouts, blanking the Wakefield Warriors, 3-0, then the Westfield Bulldogs, 1-0, then the Jefferson Colonials, 6-0. Joe Core, Tanner Smuthkochorn and Luel Moges scored the goals against Wakefield, Sam Goodkind had two assists and Matt Pardi had the shutout in goal. Yoni Belihu scored against Westfield, with Goodkind and Carter Humm having the assist. Pardi earned that shutout, as well. Tucker Kelsch had three goals, Goodkind two and Core one against Jefferson. Pardi earned his third shutout. n In girls soccer, the Washington-Lee Generals also are off to a 3-0 start. The Generals have defeated Wakefield, 3-0, Westfield, 2-1, and Jefferson, 7-0. O’CONNELL GIRLS SOFTBALL: With a 6-0 record to
start the 2018 spring season, the Bishop O’Connell Knights have won 39 straight games over three different campaigns. A defending conference and state champion, O’Connell went undefeated last season at 27-0, after winning its final six games of the 2016 campaign. In games this spring, O’Connell has won by scores of 11-0, 5-2, 19-3, 3-0, 37-0 and 37-3. The Knights stand 5-0 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Many hitters have lofting batting averages so far for O’Connell and standout Kathryn Sandercock has been one of the top producers. On the mound, the senior right-hander has a 4-0 record with 37 strikeouts in 19 innings. With the bat, she is hitting .800 with six RBI and two doubles. Lyndsay Flippin has a 2-0 record on the mound. With the bat, she has 14 RBI with a homer and four doubles. Kiaris Alvarado-Rojas (two doubles, three triples) and Madelynn Bates (three doubles and a triple) each have 12 RBI, Elizabeth Hoeymans has 11 RBI and three doubles, Meadow Sacadura has nine RBI and two doubles, Madison Gayle has a homer and nine RBI, and Skye Ferris has three doubles. O’Connell is scheduled to play multiple games this coming week, weather depending. n The Yorktown Patriots are 2-1 in girls softball, with wins over Lee, 11-1, and West Springfield, 5-4, and a 13-11 loss to Fairfax.
LACROSSE ROUNDUP: The Washington-Lee High School boys and girls lacrosse teams are off to 2-0 starts
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Wood and Quinlan Montgomery (double) had two hits each for Yorktown. Wood had an RBI triple in the third inning, a two-run single in the fifth and Porter had the game-winning two-run double in the sixth. That hit scored Alec Ellison and Wall, who had doubled. Wall had a sacrifice fly in the third. Josh Jones and Brendan Materese had Yorktown’s other hits. Bart Marshall got the win in relief in 12/3 innings in his first varsity appearance and Ryan Salsburg earned the seventh-inning save, a frame in which Wall made two nice running catches in leftcenter off deep line drives. Wood made
for each team were chosen. The game included only senior players from various public schools throughout Northern Virginia. There were 11 players on each team. THAMS, HATCHERS PLAY IN STATES: Members of the
The Bishop O’Connell Knights won the recent Northern Virginia Scholastic Ice Hockey League tournament championship. For a story about their title, visit www.insidenova.com/ sports/arlington. PHOTO FROM O’CONNELL
Tham and Hatcher families from the Wakefield High School boys and girls basketball programs have played in the Virginia High School League’s Class 5 state tournaments over the last few seasons. This season and last, Gabe Tham and Lukas Hatcher played for the Wakefield boys team that participated in state tournaments. Also, the past couple of seasons Jami Tham and Lyrin Hatcher were members of Wakefield girls teams that played in state tourneys. Prior to that, Wakefield’s Domonique Tham played in state tournaments for the Wakefield boys. Domonique Tham and Lyrin Hatcher are playing basketball in college. “That’s pretty cool for the Wakefield basketball house,” Wakefield girls head coach Marcia Richardson said. “I know they all put in a lot of work and play hard and work hard. All of those players are game-changers. For them to have that opportunity to play in state tournaments is outstanding.” The Wakefield boys finished second in the Virginia High School League’s Class 5 state tournament on March 8. It was their first appearence in a state championship game since 1961.
and the Yorktown girls also are 2-0. The W-L girls have defeated Lee, 16-0, and Annandale, 14-2, and the boys have downed Lee, 16-7, and Annandale, 22-13. The Yorktown girls have nipped Centreville, 10-9, and downed Chantilly, 20-6. In those games, Claire Kuwana amassed seven goals and five assists for Yorktown; Kate Burke had eight goals and one assist; Katie Calvo had six goals, two assists and nine draw controls; Sarah Bloomquist had four goals and five assists; Camille Kuwana had two goals, three assists and six draw controls; Emma Hutchison (three assists), Jackie Kabiri (two assists) and Ellie Dorsey had a goal each; and Megan Hemstreet had two draw controls in the wins. Yorktown goalie Olivia Klein had nine saves against Centreville. Grace Allen, Sophie Yoder, Courtney Hatcher, Carly Thurman, Emily Sible and Piper O’Donnell also made contributions in various manners for Yorktown. n The Yorktown Patriots lost close boys lacrosse matches against Centreville, 7-6, and Chantilly, 7-5, in their first two games.
ALL-STATE PLAYERS: Bishop O’Connell High School’s Brie Perpignan was chosen as a Division I first-team private-school all-state selection in girls basketball, and her teammate Shawn Mills was a second-team selection. The two helped O’Connell advance to the semifinals of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association girls Division I state tournament, where they lost to champion Paul VI Catholic.
ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME: Washington-Lee High
SHOT PUTTER 11TH AT NATIONALS: Washington-Lee
School senior forward Enas Nigatu played for the East team in the 14th annual Suburban Classic All-Star Game on March 18 at Oakton High School. Nigatu scored eight points in the contest and had three rebounds. The East lost to the West, 68-62, with the East making a strong comeback in the final three minutes and having a chance to tie the game. Nigatu was the only player from an Arlington high school to participate in the annual contest, which is annually sponsored by the Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. Six scholarships were awarded following the game and most valuable players
a similar running catch on a well-hit ball in the fifth. “I like our outfielders; they can go get anything,” Skaggs said. Junior left-hander Aidan Henning started and went 41/3 innings, with three strikeouts. He was hurt by four walks and a couple of errors. Yorktown catcher Ben Koomey threw out a runner trying to steal second, and Henning picked off a runner. Yorktown won despite missing three starters for various reasons. They are expected back in the lineup soon. In the win over Annandale, Yorktown scored 13 runs in the first inning. Will Fineman started and got the win with five strikeouts in three innings, adding an RBI double. Montgomery had two doubles, and Peter Ogden (two hits) and Koomey (three RBI) each had
High School senior shot putter Jabari Bennett finished 11th at the recent New Balance national indoor high school meet in New York City. Bennett’s best throw at the meet was 57-feet, 41/4 inches, short of his Class 6 Virginia High School League state-championship-winning throw of 64-61/2, a personal-best mark. Bennett fouled on two of his throws at nationals. The winning throw at nationals was 67-6. Bennett is now participating in the outdoor track and field season for Washington-Lee in both the shot put and discus.
run-scoring doubles. Wall and Andrew Simmons each had a hit and an RBI, Porter had a hit and Ellison had a hit and two RBI. Alex Fogelson pitched two innings in relief. NOTE: Yorktown is 4-0 in season openers under Skaggs, including wins over Fairfax for three straight years. n The Wakefield Warriors began their season with an 8-1 win over Park View, then a 4-3 loss to Sidwell Friends, followed by an 8-1 win over Stuart. Zach Bako fanned 10 in the win over Park View and allowed one earned run. Alex Stampopomplis had four hits for the Warriors and Angel Hernandez added two. Against Stuart, Stampopomplis had three hits and three RBI and David Baron and Jack Lane each had two hits. Bako had three RBI and pitched a com-
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plete game with three strikeouts. n The Washington-Lee Generals (1-1) bounced back after a 13-0 opening-season loss to the Robinson Rams with an 11-1 home win over the Mount Vernon Majors on March 16. For the Generals in that win, Sam Dozier pitched five innings with nine strikeouts, no walks and he allowed two hits. With the bat, Trey Haley (two stolen bases), Aidan Lowe (three steals) and Gus Nathanson had two hits each. Nathanson had four RBI. Also, Jack Winslow had two RBI, Dylan Anderson had a hit and an RBI, Mac Mulock and Ryan Edelstein each had a hit, and Isaac Bendon had an RBI. Washington-Lee had nine hits in the victory. The Generals have multiple games scheduled this week. March 22, 2018 19
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Caucus Continued from Page 5 the current School Board members won the Democratic nod on their way to general-election victories, and the last nonDemocrat to serve on the School Board, David Foster, left office in 2007. Kanninen, who is in the fourth year of her first term, formally announced her reelection bid in January, saying the school system had a plan in place to address ongoing student growth while meeting the individual needs of the student body. Kanninen, who rotated in for a oneyear stint as chairman of the five-member body last July, first ran for School Board
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in 2013, losing a narrow Arlington Democratic caucus race to incumbent James Lander. A year later, Kanninen won a threeway Democratic caucus against Nancy Van Doren and Greg Greeley for an open seat, and went on to defeat Audrey Clement in the general election. Under state law, all School Board seats officially are nonpartisan, but political parties can “endorse” candidates even if they can’t formally nominate them. Democrats do have a contest for County Board, where Matt de Ferranti and Chanda Choun will compete in a June primary. The winner goes on to battle independent incumbent board member John Vihstadt in November.
Helicopter Continued from Page 1 helicopters – from news choppers to medical flights – that also contend for local airspace. And, it notes, final control of helicopters in the D.C.-Baltimore area rests with the air-traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The report also noted that there are about 40 operations per month in which helicopters shuttle three-star and four-star military personnel (or their civilian counterparts) over the region’s traffic congestion in point-to-point helicopter travel. Army officials said it cost taxpayers about $29,000 to prepare the report.
Hospital Continued from Page 1 starting to get some good feelings.” The hospital plans to put a 95-foothigh, 240,000-square-foot medical-office building and a 2,000-space, mostly aboveground parking facility on a parcel just to the north of its existing campus. The property long has been owned by the Arlington government but would be transferred to the hospital under a land-swap proposal that is dependent on the expansion plan winning approval. Before it gets to the County Board, the expansion project must run a gamut of the Planning Commission, Transportation Commission and, potentially, other advisory panels. And before that, the current site-plan review committee established for the parcel must wrap up its work. The site-plan committee, led by veteran civic leader Nancy Iacomini, is slated to complete its work in April, which could provide enough of a window to get the project through the advisory commissions and onto the County Board agenda in June. That is the hope of Adrian Stanton, Virginia Hospital Center’s vice president and chief marketing officer. “Nancy and the county staff are doing a good job” keeping to the timetable, Stanton said. “We’re adding meetings. It keeps us on track. The process absolutely works.”
But the person who will decide when the project makes it to a final up-or-down vote says she’s not yet ready to commit to a date. “I don’t really have a feeling,” County Board Chairman Katie Cristol said when asked about when the project would come to the board. Residents of neighborhoods around the hospital already have begun lobbying County Board members on the project’s scope and specifics, but Cristol said the most impact is being had by those who stick to working through the site-plan process and try to achieve the most common ground possible. “They are doing exactly the right thing,” she said. “Citizens have the most power when they have consensus.” Iacomini says the process is moving forward in a process akin to the chickenand-egg question of what comes first. It is addressing individual particulars of the development puzzle in hopes that, eventually, everything will gel in a way that pleases the largest number of people. Will that happen? “It’s too soon to know,” Iacomini said. “There are some issues that always remain outstanding. Things generally don’t come together until very close to the Planning Commission [meeting] or between the Planning Commission and County Board.” Concerns about the hospital plan include traffic patterns and building massing. Neighborhood leaders want to preserve the “sense of community and
culture” in the neighborhoods, Dorsey said, while also guarding against unintended consequences from decisions that are made. But, she added, they are not NIMBYs. “Nobody’s arguing the expansion’s [not] necessary,” Dorsey said. “We’re not against the expansion,” added Greiner, who lives in the John M. Langston Civic Association. “I love I’ve got this place I can walk to.” (Dorsey and Greiner gave high marks to Stanton, who has been the hospital’s chief liaison on the expansion project. “He’s been very effective and very responsive,” Dorsey said.) Dorsey said her concerns are not just for the current expansion plan, but the need to protect neighborhoods when the hospital opts to further develop its campus in years and decades to come. “Whatever is approved now will be the baseline of future development,” she said. There’s the possibility, however remote, that the county government could reject the hospital-expansion site plan, or that the hospital could walk away from it. That would put the land-swap agreement at risk, imperiling the Arlington government’s opportunity to obtain a large parcel on South Carlin Springs Drive from the hospital. And if the plan falls apart? “I’m just not going to speculate,” Cristol said. Virginia Hospital Center – originally known as Arlington Hospital – hits a
milestone in April, marking the 75th anniversary of ground-breaking ceremonies for the first hospital building. All traces of 1940-era facilities are gone, with most campus buildings now dating to the 1970s to 2000s. The current main hospital building, which fronts along 16th Street North, opened in 2004. With its campus land-locked and surrounded on three sides by roads (North George Mason Drive, North Edison Street and 16th Street North) and then residential neighborhoods, the government parcel bounded by George Mason, Edison and 19th Street North long has been seen as the logical point of expansion. The estimated value of the county government’s Edison Street parcel is about $12.6 million; the estimated value of the hospital’s South Carlin Springs Road property is approximately $10 million. Under terms of the land-swap agreement, the county government could take cash from the hospital to make up the difference, or could negotiate for another hospital-owned parcel to be included in the deal. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of letters to the editor. We’re happy to be a beacon of responsible commentary across the local area – no anonymous ranting and raving on our pages! Items can be sent to the editor by regular mail, fax or e-mail.
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TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 15.2-107 of the Code of Virginia (1950) AS AMENDED AND THE Code of the Town of Vienna that a public hearing will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South, Vienna, Virginia, for the purpose of receiving input on water and sewer rates by the Town of Vienna. It is the intent of the Town Council, pursuant to authority granted under Section 6.1(a) of the Town of Vienna Charter and Section 15.2-2109 et seq, of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to adopt an ordinance on May 7, 2018 continuing the following charges for water and sewer service furnished by the Town of Vienna: Residential Water Consumption Charge
Block Structure (Quarterly Basis) 0 – 9,000 gallons $5.10 per 1000 gallons 9,001 – 18,000 gal $5.55 per 1000 gallons 18,001 plus gallons $6.40 per 1000 gallons Sewer Consumption Charge 0 – 9,000 gallons $6.65 per 1000 gallons 9,001 – 18,000 gal $7.20 per 1000 gallons 18,001 plus gallons $8.35 per 1000 gallons Residential Base Fee: $17.45/quarter Commercial Water Consumption Charge Sewer Consumption Charge Commercial Base Fee: up to 5/8” meter 1” meter 1.5” meter 2” meter 3” meter 4” meter
Block Structure (Quarterly Basis) 0 – 120,000 gallons $5.10 per 1000 gallons 120,001 – 360,000 gal $5.55 per 1000 gallons 360,001 plus gallons $6.40 per 1000 gallons 0 – 120,000 gallons $6.65 per 1000 gallons 90,001 – 180,000 gal $7.20 per 1000 gallons 180,001 plus gallons $8.35 per 1000 gallons $ 25.05/quarter $ 62.63/quarter $125.25/quarter $200.40/quarter $400.80/quarter $626.25/quarter
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available in the Town Clerk’s Office during normal working hours. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clar k, Town Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vienna Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 9, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South, on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the Town of Vienna, Virginia. At said Public Hearing any and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views. Copies of the proposed budget will be available for viewing in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular working hours or on the Town Website. BUDGET IN BRIEF FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 GENERAL FUND REVENUES Property Taxes (FY 18-19: $0.2250 per $100 of assessed valuation) Other Local Taxes Permits Fees and Licenses Fines and Forfeitures Use of Money and Property Parks and Recreation Fees Special Service Fees Miscellaneous Revenues Categorical Aid Federal Revenue Interfund Transfers Use of Prior Year Reserves Equipment Replacement TOTAL REVENUES
PROPOSED FY 2017-18 $11,396,490 6,730,000 314,000 417,000 182,000 923,000 35,000 109,800 3,213,560 85,000 358,140 550,000 1,040,000 $25,353,990
EXPENDITURES Legislative Administration Finance Department Police Department Fire and Rescue Public Works Department Tax Relief Programs Parks and Recreation Department Planning and Zoning Transfers and Reserves TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 441,780 3,005,210 1,668,940 6,583,100 62,450 7,434,770 219,040 3,567,650 1,033,150 1,337,900 $25,353,990
WATER AND SEWER FUND REVENUES Use of Money Water and Sewer Service Charges Miscellaneous Revenues TOTAL REVENUES
$ 15,000 8,336,190 250,000 $ 8,601,190
EXPENDITURES Water Services Meter Maintenance and Reading Billing/Customer Service Sewer Services Transfers Equipment Replacement TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 3,021,170 528,190 218,050 2,995,090 1,834,430 4,260 $ 8,601,190
DEBT SERVICE FUND REVENUES Other Local Taxes Use of Money Interfund Transfers Federal Revenues TOTAL REVENUES
$ 2,700,000 20,000 $ 1,470,290 33,000 $ 4,223,290
EXPENDITURES Debt Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 4,223,290 $ 4,223,290
STORMWATER FUND REVENUES Stormwater Revenue TOTAL REVENUES
$ 364,000 $ 364,000
EXPENDITURES Personnel Expense Program Costs Transfers TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 183,570 277,600 (97,170) $ 364,000
TOTAL BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, Town Clerk
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ACROSS 1. Necklace lock 6. Put together 9. “To ____ and to hold” 13. Hindu sage 14. Hula dancer’s ornament 15. *Morning show 16. Front wheels alignment 17. St. crossroad 18. Excessively fat 19. *Pablo Escobar’s story 21. *”Game of ____” 23. Once around 24. Russian autocrat 25. “Four score and seven years ____” 28. Respiratory rattling 30. Sage’s forte 35. Uh-uh 37. Iranian money 39. Deep skin layer 40. “Just ____ ____” 41. Affirmatives 43. Shark’s provision 44. Kidney-related 46. *Use QVC 47. Certain Scandinavian 48. Pupil protector 50. Dealing with a problem 52. Acronym on Pinterest 53. City sound 55. Not a friend 57. *”The Mindy ____” or “____ Runway” 61. *Handmaid of Gilead 64. Painting support 65. Greedy one
67. *”You’re ____!” 69. Small streams 70. Between E and NE 71. Food safety threat 72. *”American ____” 73. Poor man’s caviar 74. Relieves DOWN 1. Tube in old TV
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FANS OF PODCASTS GATHER: A new group of aficionados of podcasts – both veteran listeners and newcomers – will hold its first meeting on Thursday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. BADMINTON FANS HAVE TIME ON THE COURT: Drop-in badminton games are
held at Walter Reed Senior Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The programs are designed for all skill levels. For information, call (703) 228-0955.
WEEKLY TAI CHI PRACTICE OFFERED:
Tai chi practice with experienced volunteers will be presented on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2286300. GARDEN EXPERTS OFFER WISDOM:
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2. ____ share 3. On a cruise, e.g. 4. Bake, as in eggs 5. Crab’s grabber 6. “Sad to say...” 7. *Aziz Ansari in “Master of None” 8. South Beach and such 9. Great Depression drifter 10. Port in Yemen
TRAVELERS HEAD TO DAIRY IN PENNSYLVANIA: Arlington County 55+ Travel
hosts a trip to the Turkey Hail Dairy in Columbia, Pa., on Tuesday, March 27. The cost is $60. For information, call (703) 228-4748. WAYS TO ASSURE QUALITY HEALTH CARE DETAILED: A discussion of
checklists to assure quality care while in the hospital will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. DISCUSSION OF SENIOR-DRIVING MATTERS SLATED: A discussion of
the myth of the unsafe older driver, plus how new automotive technologies can help reduce crashes, will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. ZUMBA DEMONSTRATION IN THE WORKS: A demonstration of Zumba
Gold will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 2:15 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. The fitness class is low-intensity and features motivational Latin and in-
11. Flower holder 12. Windows to the soul? 15. Full of tribulations 20. Estrogen producer 22. *“Hee ____,” (started in 1960s) 24. “English Afternoon” stop 25. *Johnson of “Blackish” 26. Soft and sticky 27. Speak one’s mind 29. *“Big Little ____” 31. Narcissist’s love 32. Apple alternative 33. Yemeni neighbor 34. *a.k.a. Manuel Alberto Javier Alejandro Delgado 36. Et alibi 38. *J.B. Smoove in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 42. Attractiveness in appearance 45. Type of false news, pl. 49. Holiday mo. 51. English treat 54. Former anesthetic 56. *“Saving Hope” actress Durance 57. *She played Roz on “Frasier” 58. Surprise at a speakeasy 59. Nobel Peace Prize capital 60. Congeal 61. Type of molding 62. Aphrodite’s son 63. Expunge 66. Lennon’s partner 68. Bad-mouth
ternational music. For information, call (703) 228-5722. TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE: Arlington County 55+
Travel hosts a trip to the Museum of the Bible on Friday, March 30. The cost is $19. For information, call (703) 2284748.
CONTRA-DANCE WORKSHOP HELD:
A workshop for contra dancers will be held on Friday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, followed by a dance. For information, call (703) 228-0555. BALLROOM DANCE IN THE OFFING:
Lee Senior Center hosts a ballroom dance on Friday, March 30 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-0555. LITERARY DISCUSSION CENTERS ON BARD’S BRETHREN: A discussion of
works by Shakespeare’s contemporaries will be presented on Friday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722. News if interest to active seniors runs each week in the Sun Gazette!
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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. March 25, 1949: n Who says Arlington is now urban? Deer are being spotted in Clarendon. n The county electoral board wants Arlington to start using voting machines. n Stonewall Jackson Civic Association has asked political parties to refrain from nominating partisan candidates in this year’s School Board race. n The county health officer reports more cases of measles, chicken pox, tuberculosis, pneumonia, scarlet fever, influenza and mumps (in that order) over the past month, along with 403 births and 43 deaths. n The state milk commission will hold a hearing on a proposal to authorize lower prices in Northern Virginia. March 28, 1964: n The county animal warden has warned local residents that they could face 30 days in the slammer or a $300 fine for letting their dogs run loose. March 27, 1969: n The House of Delegates has approved plans to call a statewide referendum in 1970 to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, if the state Senate goes along. March 25, 1971: n The County Board plans to hold the real estate tax rate steady at $3.83 per $100 assessed value. n The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has joined the Arlington Chamber of Commerce in calling for no more delay in construction of I-66 inside the Beltway. n Virginia Republicans want the General Assembly to ratify the federal constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18. n At the movies: “Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came,” “Ryan’s Daughter,” “Where’s Poppa?” “Airport” and “There’s a Girl in My Soup.” March 27, 1979: n Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia have agreed to coordinate their energy-conservation plans. n Treasurer Bennie Fletcher, who has served since 1971, has announced plans to seek a new term.
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