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Democratic Voters Are Facing Key Choices Caucuses to Determine Likely Successor to Fisette – and Whether Lander Remains on School Board SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Transportation, taxes and the role of government in daily life took center stage as the four Democratic candidates for Arlington County Board squared off in
preparation for caucus voting this week. The four contenders – Vivek Patil, Kim Klingler, Peter Fallon and Erik Gutshall – are seeking to succeed County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, who is not seeking re-election after 20 years in office. Turnout over the course of three days
of caucus voting remains a wild card, but Arlington County Democratic Committee chairman Kip Malinosky is making a push for the party faithful to show up – not just to support candidates of their choice, but to ratify the party’s decision to go with a caucus over a state-run pri-
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mary. “Make sure that your vote will count,” Malinosky told Democrats at a well-attended Arlington County Democratic Committee debate on May 3. At the forum, there were few fireworks, perhaps because of the caucus’s instantrunoff process, which rewards candidates who not only win support of their own backers, but are the second choice of those backing other candidates, as well. Voters “are looking for substance . . . and real solutions,” said Fallon, who like Klingler and Gutshall has unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for County Board in past years. Continued on Page 30
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), students and staff at Barrett Elementary School on May 5 surprised crossing guard Ana Hernandez with the presentation of a General Assembly legislative honor saluting her selection as one of Virginia’s top crossing guards. Hernandez also works to keep students safe at Ashlawn Elementary School. See coverage inside on Page 10.
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Two Enshrined Into Arlington Business Hall of Fame The addition of John Milliken and Rich Doud to the Arlington Business Hall of Fame on May 2 brought the total number enshrined into the pantheon to 24. “I’m humbled and honored,” said Milliken, a former County Board member and Virginia Secretary of Transportation, during installation ceremonies held as part of an Arlington Chamber of Commerce dinner event at the Key Bridge Marriott. “I know the people who have preceded me [as inductees] – if I can live up to their records, I would consider it a success,” said Milliken, who long served as a landuse and transportation-planning attorney for Venable LLP. Beyond his professional capacity, “John has given back to his community – our community – and his state,” said Bob Hawthorne, market president for United Bank and inductor of Milliken and Doud. Hawthorne pointed to Milliken’s efforts as chairman of the Port of Virginia board of commissioners; as a member of the Metro board and Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority board; and as chair of the recent Arlington Community Facilities Study. In his remarks, Hawthorne said Milliken’s crowning achievement may have been his work to shepherd Metro’s Silver Line from conception to completion of the first
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phase. “It took a great coalition . . . to make that project happen,” Hawthorne said. In acceptance remarks, Milliken noted that the business community was “central to Arlington’s success,” in part because it provides the tax revenue that allows for high-quality schools and recreation, as well as providing “the helping hand that we offer to people that need help in our community.” Because of revenue from the business sector, “Arlington has been able to do the host of things that make it such a desirable place to live,” he said. Doud headed the Arlington Chamber of Commerce from 1990-2013, during a period of major growth in the organization and the county. A 60-plus-year resident of Arlington, “Rich has immersed himself into the community,” Hawthorne said, pointing to his efforts helping to spearhead Leadership Arlington (now the Leadership Center for Excellence), Volunteer Arlington Day and the Arlington Business Hall of Fame, among others. “This is a special event for me, because John Milliken precedes me,” Doud said at the induction. In remarks, he praised the Chamber’s staff, the 24 chairs he worked with during his tenure and the members who “spend countless hours making the Chamber vibrant.”
Former Arlington Chamber of Commerce president Rich Doud and attorney/civic leader John Milliken are flanked by Chamber chairman Tina Walker and Chamber president Kate Bates during the induction ceremony for the Arlington Business Hall of Fame, held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Best Business Awards during a dinner ceremony at the Key Bridge Marriott.
“I’m often asked if I miss the Chamber,” Doud said. “My response has always been that I miss all you great folks.” Doud also praised his successor, Kate Bates, as “exactly what the Chamber needed to get to the next level.” The inductions of Milliken and Doud bring to two dozen the number of community leaders – living and deceased – enshrined in the Business Hall of Fame.
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Debate Focuses on Issues from Towing to Transportation . . . to Exotic Pets SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Three of four Democratic aspirants for County Board engaged in some political tapdancing, with a side order of waffling, when asked whether they supported or opposed Gov. McAuliffe’s recent approval of legislation handcuffing Arlington’s efforts to rein in what county officials characterize as predatory towing. After first attempting to amend the bill, patroned by Del. Tim Hugo (DFairfax), McAuliffe ultimately allowed it to pass into law. The measure restricts localities in Northern Virginia from imposing, as the Arlington County Board attempted last December, a “second-signature” requirement on towing from commercial properties across the county. McAuliffe sided with the towing industry and a coalition of business groups, who complained that the Arlington action was overreach that took away the rights of property owners to control access to their land. But only one of the four candidates competing in the upcoming Democratic County Board caucus directly answered the question, posed at a May 3 forum sponsored by the Arlington County Democratic Committee. “I disagree fundamentally with the governor,” said Vivek Patil, the only firsttime candidate in the field. Each of the additional three candidates – Kim Klingler, Erik Gutshall and Peter Fallon – offered a more vague take on the matter, declining to either support or chide the Democratic governor. • “We need common sense here,” said Klingler, although she didn’t suggest what
that might look like. • Fallon pressed for “more enabling legislation” from Richmond to give localities power to regulate towing, which is exactly the opposite of what the General Assembly has been doing in recent years. • Gutshall said “the owners of the lots have the right to protect their rights,” but suggested that small businesses were hurt by what critics describe as predatory towing. The second-signature requirement imposed by the County Board mandated that property owners authorize every tow off their property, rather than simply provide blanket authorization for towing of improperly parked vehicles. The Arlington measure, which was approved on a 5-0 vote, never went into effect, since County Board members had delayed its implementation to July in an effort to have the towing industry, business leaders and the community develop implementation plans. Instead, the towing industry and Arlington Chamber of Commerce turned to the legislature, which has the power to overturn local ordinances. Candidates Critical of Exotic-Pets Endeavor: Arlington County Board members may have boxed themselves in and taken time away from more important issues when agreeing to consider a ban on exotic pets, several Democratic candidates seeking to join the board ranks said at a recent forum. “This is not the biggest priority in the county – I am concerned about the board at times getting distracted,” said Peter Fallon, one of four candidates vying for the party’s nomination to succeed County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, at a May 3 forum sponsored by the Arlington County Democratic Committee. Earlier in the year, County Board members announced plans to consider a broader prohibition than currently is in
Democrats Peter Fallon, Erik Gutshall, Vivek Patil and Kim Klingler squared off in a debate sponsored by the Arlington County Democratic Committee on May 3.
place for uncommon pets. Pushback to certain proposals both locally and nationally caused board members to retrench, send staff back for more work and push off a decision until June. Arlington is one of a number of Northern Virginia jurisdictions that had gotten along for decades without major ordinances deciding which pets were proper and which for not. Fallon was not alone in suggesting the matter may have proved a distraction from more pressing business. “This is not necessarily the prime responsibility of the County Board, I’m sure we can all agree,” candidate Kim Klingler said. Pop quiz: Given the contentiousness of the issue, was it likely any of the candidates risked raising the ire of potential voters by taking a solid stand one way or the other on the issue? For the most part, hedging bets was the order of the day. “I am all for a process where we listen to our citizens,” said Erik Gutshall. “Listen to our subject-matter experts and our community,” said Klingler. “I would support a ban on most of these,” said Fallon, without getting specific.
Vivek Patil, a first-timer in the political arena and, as a result, perhaps more willing to throw caution to the wind, said he was “absolutely” in favor of a ban on exotic pets. Final Tally of Endorsements by Electeds: Whether it winds up making a lot of difference, a little or none at all, Democratic County Board candidate Erik Gutshall won the battle of endorsements from elected officials in the run-up to this week’s Democratic caucus. Gutshall has been endorsed by Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, whose announced retirement has led to the caucus race among Democrats hoping to succeed him. Gutshall also has been endorsed by state Sen. Barbara Favola and Dels. Alfonso Lopez and Rip Sullivan, and by Clerk of the Circuit Court Paul Ferguson. Kim Klingler has been endorsed by Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos and by Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy. Vivek Patil has the support of County Board Vice Chairman Katie Cristol; Peter Fallon has the backing of School Board Vice Chairman Barbara Kanninen.
Gutshall did hold a unity event, and Gutshall did support Garvey in the general election. This year, Gutshall is running in a four-way caucus that also includes Kim Klingler, Vivek Patil and Peter Fallon. Voting takes place May 9, 11 and 13. Housing Group Releases Candidate Questionnaires: The Alliance for Housing Solutions has released transcripts of questionnaire responses from candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for County Board.
The organization solicited responses from County Board contenders Erik Gutshall, Vivek Patil, Kim Klingler and Peter Fallon, which are presented on the organization’s Web site at www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org. “Because we do not support individual political candidates, [the Alliance for Housing Solutions] does not evaluate or rate these responses – we post candidate answers in full on our Web site and publi-
Garvey to Vote, But Not Endorse, in Democratic Caucus SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
They kissed and made up – politically speaking – after their contentious 2016 primary battle. But County Board member Libby Garvey isn’t ready to throw her support behind Erik Gutshall just yet. Then again, Garvey isn’t publicly supporting any of Gutshall’s opponents in the Arlington County Democratic Committee County Board caucus, either. “I am not endorsing anyone in the 4
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Opinion Our Pick for County Board
Last week, we removed Peter Fallon and Vivek Patil from consideration, narrowing our choices in this week’s Arlington County Democratic Committee County Board caucus to Kim Klingler and Erik Gutshall. While neither is a flawless candidate and neither has run a flawless campaign, we believe both Klingler and Gutshall are qualified to fill the County Board seat of Jay Fisette, who is retiring after 20 years in office. It is not an easy decision. Each has experience as a civic-association president, which provides realworld perspectives on Arlington governance. And each has been involved in Arlington’s advisory-body hierarchy, with Klingler more in the publicsafety and emergency-preparedness arenas and Gutshall in planning and economic development. Klingler’s background on publicsafety issues would be a boost to the County Board; she would fill a niche that would complement other board members. That’s a point in her favor. We also have been impressed with a slightly more specific and commonsense set of policy goals and objectives that have emanated from Klingler’s
campaign, compared to some others. What Gutshall has in his favor is his experience as a small-business owner, something missing (for far too long) from the County Board. Gutshall is well-versed in the frustrations that can be felt when interacting with the government bureaucracy, and has promised to work on improvements. Gutshall has picked up the majority of endorsements from current and former elected leaders and the civic cognoscienti who have taken a stand, but that can be a double-edged sword, suggesting he is the choice of an in-crowd that often comes across as too insular and unwilling to look outside its bubble to improve life in the county. But it also suggests Gutshall has worked collaboratively through his years in civic life, picking up more friends than enemies along the way. The Democratic caucus asks voters to rank the candidates 1-2-3-4 in an instant-runoff format. It’s a tough call for us, with only a small separation between the top two, but our recommendation is that the Democratic electorate rank the contenders in this order: Gutshall, Klingler, Fallon, Patil.
Groupthink Has Made for Poor Public Policy in County Editor: How does a county like Arlington end up with a County Board that thinks it is a good idea to build gondolas where there are no ski slopes; bring back trolley cars, a relic of the past; and unanimously approve an increase in property taxes, a tax increase that will greatly affect middle-class families and small businesses? The answer: Groupthink. We all know and have learned about the risks of groupthink in our education and professional training. Lack in diversity of thought and worldview, in any organization, can lead to perverse outcomes and bad policy. Apparently, there is almost no diversity of thought on our Arlington County Board. This is a problem, given the complexity of challenges we face today. That is why I was heartened to see that the Arlington County Republican
Committee chairman, Jim Presswood, recently announce that he intends to focus on candidate recruitment during his tenure as chairman and bring strong candidates into the elective process in Arlington. Arlingtonians are a thoughtful, highly-educated group. They expect diversity of thought, analytical reasoning and challenging of assumptions. Not groupthink. So, while we must demand more from our County Board, we also must support new candidates with new ideas who focus on the actual needs of Arlingtonians. This how we, as citizens of Arlington, can end the groupthink of the Country Board. Otherwise, I fear a zip-line or a waterslide to Georgetown will be next. Alex Gallo Arlington
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The Choice for Schools
This week’s Arlington County Democratic Committee caucus for School Board is likely to be a referendum on the eight-year tenure of James Lander, who is seeking a third term. Supporters contend Lander has proven to be an independent thinker; has pushed his colleagues and staff on matters they might well wish to publicly avoid; has been an advocate for neighborhood schools; and provides institutional knowledge on a board whose current members are relatively new to the job. Critics say Lander often seems disengaged; frequently fails to do his homework on issues; shoots from the hip (and the lip); can be dismissive of student concerns; and bears some responsibility for the school system’s falling behind in meeting the needs of a growing student body. Two challengers taking on Lander in this week’s caucus – Monique O’Grady and Maura McMahon – each offer experience within the school system’s advisory-body ranks and as PTA leaders through the years. Of the two, we believe O’Grady is probably the superior choice, as McMahon seems somewhat unschooled in the governance of the school system. (That said, McMahon strikes us as someone who could be a valid contender in years to come.) Perhaps hoping not to alienate uncommitted voters – a byproduct of the Democrats’ instant-runoff voting process – neither Lander nor O’Grady has taken overt shots at the other during campaign season. We have supported Lander in the past, yet we concede some (though not all) the points made by his opponents. As a result, O’Grady deserves a serious look from Democratic voters headed to the caucus. Each candidate is a viable option. Democratic caucus voters will have to decide which route to take. In a sense, it’s a simple choice: Those who see Lander’s eight-year tenure as a cup half-full should vote for him; those who see his tenure as a glass half-empty should opt for O’Grady.
Fallon Best Option for C. Board Editor: My husband and I have known Peter Fallon for more than a decade, and strongly support him for County Board. Fallon offers a combination of features unmatched in other candidates: • As the Arlington Education Association has recognized with its endorsement, parents and Arlingtonians who value good schools will appreciate that Fallon will be a strong champion for our children and schools. As an APS parent and civic leader, he brings clear-eyed understanding and focus on schoolcapacity needs and an ability to work well with Arlington’s School Board and County Board members. Fallon is the only County Board candidate who has unequivocally called for a fourth comprehensive high school, which will require the County Board’s help. • Second, with 25-plus years of dedication to Arlington, heading or serving
on numerous commissions and committees, and with proven results, Fallon has amassed extensive knowledge of all facets of Arlington. He knows how to get things done – starting on Day One – in crucial areas such as transportation, infrastructure, housing and the environment. • Finally, we like and respect Fallon’s straightforward, principled approach. We can count on him for honest, straight talk; listening carefully to and addressing people’s concerns; standing up for what’s right; and working collaboratively to serve all Arlingtonians. Peter Fallon will be a strong and dedicated County Board member who cares about all of Arlington and has the expertise, experience, energy and passion to address the broad range of issues Arlington faces right now and in the years to come. Dana Milburn Arlington
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As school let out the afternoon of May 5 at Barrett Elementary School, a group of youngsters and adults came barreling toward Ana HernanSCHOOL dez. Fortunately, as a BOARD crossing guard, Hernandez knows crowd NOTES control. But this group, which included the school’s principal, plus students and parents, wasn’t there to cross the street; they were there to celebrate Hernandez’s recognition by the Virginia General Assembly. Legislators in this year’s session passed a resolution saluting Hernandez, who in February had been named one of six statewide “Most Outstanding Crossing Guards” by the Virginia Department of Transportation. “You’re a rock star,” said one parent of a Barrett student during the ceremony, which had been kept secret from the guest of honor. Hernandez splits her time between Barrett and Ashlawn elementaries. She has been a crossing guard, employed by the county police department, since 2014. “I like working with children,” Hernandez said. “I’m thinking [of my own children] when I’m doing my job.” At Barrett, Hernandez makes sure elementary-schoolers, their parents and community members can safely cross Park Drive, a narrow strip that divides the northern part of the school from Lubber Run Community Center. “She super makes sure everyone crosses before she gives the OK” for cars to continue, said Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), who patroned the resolution in the General Assembly and is the parent of three daughters who attend Barrett. Keeping pedestrians safe is only part of the reason Hernandez was honored by the General Assembly. The other part? Hernandez “goes above and beyond in her duties as crossing guard, taking time to teach students about the importance of pedestrian safety,” the resolution noted. And she does so with a “cheerful disposition and sunny smile,” legislators noted. Discovery Elementary Lauded as ‘Green Ribbon School’: Discovery Elementary School in Arlington is one of two Virginia schools honored in the 2017 Green Ribbon School awards competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The school was saluted for both its “net energy zero” footprint and for several outdoor-learning environments. With 1,706 roof-mounted solar panels and a host of other technological initia-
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tives, including a geothermal well, the school’s energy cost is about one-third traditional elementary schools on a persquare-foot basis, county school officials said. Also honored in the competition was Centreville Elementary School in Fairfax. The school systems of Fairfax and Albemarle counties also won awards. “By going green, students, faculty and administrators can make a difference – students also develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with their classmates,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said. Nationally, 45 schools, nine school districts and nine post-secondary institutions are being honored through the Green Ribbon School initiative. Arlington Students Headed to Governor’s Schools, Language Academies: Twenty Arlington Public Schools students have been selected to participate this summer in Virginia Governor’s School and Foreign Language Academy programs. Students were announced after a competitive selection process, which for visual and performing arts included an audition at the local level followed by statewide competition. Headed to Governor’s School programs are Caroline Kassir of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, Humanities; James Reed of Woodlawn, Marine Science; Saleha Hoffman of Wakefield High School, Mathematics, Science & Technology; Retta Laumann of Wakefield, Theatre; Wejdan Aboalkhoyour of Washington-Lee High School, Visual Arts; Julia Flynn of Washington-Lee, Humanities; Vincent LaGrassa of Washington-Lee, Mathematics, Science & Technology; Valerie Volodin of Washington-Lee, Agriculture; Elizabeth Kraisinger of Yorktown High School, Humanities; Dina Liacopoulos of Yorktown, NASA; Kathleen Love of Yorktown, Agriculture; Nathan Snyder of Yorktown, Mathematics, Science & Technology; and Drew Sullivan of Yorktown, Mathematics, Science & Technology. Headed to various Governors’ Foreign Language Academy programs are Megumi Thurston of Wakefield High School, Japanese; Julia Churbuck of WashingtonLee High School, Spanish; Draken Garfinkel of Washington-Lee, Latin; Evangelia Riris of Washington-Lee,Japanese; Claire Spirtas-Hurst of Washington-Lee, French; Colleen Dugan of Yorktown High School, Spanish; and Casey Fishman of Yorktown, French. The Sun Gazette is the community’s top source for news and information. How do you think other “local” news outlets find out what’s going on?
Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill on Birth-Control Access
Joining Gov. McAuliffe and Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Springfield) at a bill-signing ceremony for the expansion of birth-control availability in Virginia were Dels. Kathleen Murphy and Jennifer Boysko; state Sen. Jennifer Wexton; Del. Rip Sullivan; NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia executive director Tarina Keene, Arlington County Board member Libby Garvey (with camera) and state Sen. Barbara Favola.
Gov. McAuliffe used an April 26 appearance in Arlington to sign legislation allowing women enrolled in health-care plans to purchase up to a year’s supply of birth-control pills at a time. The measure, patroned by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Springfield), won bipartisan support on votes of 94-1 in the House of Delegates and 34-6 in the state Senate. The measure supersedes current law, which does not permit the dispensing of birth-control measures for such a long pe-
riod of time. “Access to safe, reliable birth control will benefit many throughout the commonwealth,” Filler-Corn said. “This is a major victory for Virginia women.” McAuliffe signed the legislation at the Warren G. Stambaugh Human Services Center, which houses the Arlington Department of Human Services. The late Stambaugh represented Arlington in the General Assembly, where he focused on health and human-services issues.
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Arlington Notes ENCORE STAGE WINS NATIONAL HONOR: Encore Stage & Studio has been
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‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND: The Arlington Food As-
sistance Center (AFAC) is participating in the 25th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, a nationwide effort organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers with the goal to collect more than 80 million pounds of food door-todoor and to bring awareness to the issue of hunger. Arlington residents are asked to leave non-perishable food donations in a bag next to their mailboxes by 9 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, May 13. Local letter carriers will collect the food on their normal routes, donations will be delivered to AFAC for distribution to the community. This year, AFAC hopes to collect 30,000 pounds of healthy non-perishable foods from Arlington residents. Donations also can be brought to the following Arlington post offices no later than Friday, May 19: North Station (2200 North George Mason Drive), South Station (1210 South Glebe Road), Main Station (3118 Washington Blvd.), Preston King Station in Westover (5877 Washington Blvd.) or Shirlington Post Office (2850 South Quincy St). For information, see the Web site at www.afac.org.
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Arlington Outdoor Lab will host an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the 225-acre facility, located in Fauquier County. The Outdoor Lab is operated by the nonprofit Arlington Outdoor Education Association. Each year, more than 7,000 Arlington students visit the facility to participate in nature and environmental activities. The open house will feature picnic food, tours, information sessions and more for those of all ages. For information, see the Web site at
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www.outdoorlab.org. JANE FRANKLIN DANCE TO HOST GALA: Jane Franklin Dance will host its
annual Charlotte Hollister Annual Gala on Sunday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center. The event will feature a light supper, wine tasting, interactive arts activities, silent auction and live music by Mark Sylvester and Ashley Benes. Proceeds will support the dance troupe’s 2017-18 season. The event is named in honor of a longtime supporter. Tickets are $80 for adults, $40 for students, $100 for VIP access. For information, call (703) 933-1111 or see the Web site at www.janefranklin.com.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The Arlington Historical Society
will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Reinsch Library on Marymount University’s main campus. The event will feature a short organizational meeting, followed by a presentation by local historian Jessica Kaplan on James and Lewis Marcey, who farmed land in Arlington during the Civil War. At the meeting, a slate of nominees for 2017-18 officers will be presented. Johnathan Thomas, whose family has owned land in what is now Arlington County since the 1720s and who currently serves as vice president, has been nominated to succeed Karl Van Newkirk as president. Other officer candidates include Annette Benbow (vice president), Gerry Laporte (secretary) and John Tuohy (treasurer). For full details, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
VOLUNTEERS BEING SOUGHT FOR ‘CLEAN THE BAY DAY’: Volunteers are
being sought for the 29th annual Clean the Bay Day, to be held on June 3, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Last year, more than 6,000 volunteers participated at more than 260 sites, removing 138,000 pounds of litter and debris along 440 miles of shoreline. “Thousands of people working together can make a huge difference in just a few hours,” said Tanner Council, coordinator for the initiative. “These volunteers are vital to keeping our waterways healthy,” Council said. For information, see the Web site at www.cbf.org. LITERACY COUNCIL HOSTING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER COURSES: The
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The Arlington Women’s Civic Alliance recently held its 23rd annual benefit – dubbed “Walk on the Wild Side” for 2017 – to support local non-profit organizations Prevention Awareness/Victim Empowerment (PAVE) and Bridges to Independence. The venue was transformed into a safari camp, with live-auction items complementing the theme. Since its founding in 1993, the alliance has distributed more than $400,000 in donations to almost 50 organizations. AURORA HILLS WOMEN’S CLUB AUGMENTS ITS SUPPORT FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Members of the Aurora
Hills Women’s Club presented the organization’s annual donation to the Arlington Historical Society on May 4, bringing to more than $60,000 the organization has provided in support of the Hume School, which houses the Arlington Historical Museum. The award was made at the annual May Tea of the women’s club. “We are delighted to continue our support – this lovely building, located in our neighborhood, is one we all treasure,” said Karen Tucker, president of the women’s club, which was founded in 1958 and currently has 80 members engaged in fellowship and civic improvement. For information on the organization, see the Web site at www.ahwc1958.
‘SENIOR LAW DAY’ APPROACHES: Arlington seniors will get a lesson in advocacy at the annual Senior Law Day, to be held on Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. The 2017 theme is “Know Your Rights and Make Your Voice Heard,” and the program will focus on the legislative process and how seniors can influence policy at all levels of government. Sponsored by the Arlington County government and several partners, the event is free. To register, call (703) 2281747 or e-mail arlaaa@arlingtonva.us. FESTIVAL SALUTES MIGRATORY BIRDS: The Arlington County govern-
ment will host a celebration of International Migratory Bird Day with a festival on Saturday, May 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Lacey Woods Park, 1200 North George Mason Drive. The event will feature games, activities, crafts and more.
PLANETARIUM HOSTS SCREENING OF FILM ON DOMES: ArlingtonArts and
Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium will host multiple screenings of “Babel,” a dome projection by artist Kelley Bell, May 19-21 at the planetarium, 1426 North Quincy St. The animated video features a fiveminute architectural tour of domes (from Washington to Rome to Uzbekistan) accompanied by music. Admission is free, but those attending
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Chamber Ensemble will present “Music of Our Time,” a Mother’s Day concert, on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre. Tickets are $33 for adults, $17 for students. For information, see the Web site at www.nationalchamberensemble.org. ETHICS TAKES CENTER STAGE IN CHURCH PROGRAM: The Faith, Food
and Fellowship series at Clarendon United Methodist Church continues on Thursday, May 11 with a presentation by Laura Bishop of Georgetown University on the role of ethics in society. The event begins with a short worship service with music at noon, followed by lunch ($5) at 12:30 and the program at 1 p.m. The church is located at 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 5278754.
WOMAN’S CLUB OF ARLINGTON TO HOST SPRING BENEFIT: The Woman’s
Club of Arlington will host a spring benefit on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the clubhouse, 700 South Buchanan St. The event will feature a bake sale, tag sale, paper shredding and sight-and-vision testing. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program. For information, e-mail womansclubarlington@gmail.com.
‘TRUCK AND BUS DAY’ RETURNS TO LIBRARY: The Arlington County govern-
ment’s annual Truck and Bus Day, giving the young (and young-at-heart) an upclose look at county-government vehicles, will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central Library. Construction trucks, fire trucks, an Arlington Transit bus and other vehicles will be on display. CANCER CENTER OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS: Virginia Hospital Center’s Can-
cer Resource Center hosts a variety of free programs for cancer patients and their families. For information, call (703) 558-5555.
Chief Deputy Sheriff to Retire; Veteran of Force to Take Place Arlington County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Paul Larson will retire in June, to be succeeded by a veteran member of the office. Larson joined the sheriff’s office in 2008 and “had a tremendous imLarson pact on this office during his tenure,” Sheriff Beth Arthur said. Prior to joining the sheriff’s office, Larson was a sworn officer with the Ar-
lington County Police Department from 1988-2008. Among his commands were the Third Patrol District, Internal Affairs Section and Criminal Investigations Section. Arthur announced that Dave Kidwell, who retired as a major in 2015 during a 25-year career with the sheriff’s office, would serve as next chief deputy. Upon his retirement, Kidwell was serving as director of corrections for the sheriff’s office. “His experience, character and loyalty to the sheriff’s office will make this transition as seamless as possible,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. – Staff Report
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n The following Arlington students have been inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective alldiscipline collegiate honor society: Diane Robles and Rebecca Sayres were initiated at the University of Maryland University College. Claire Nichting, Darron Fuller and Simon Graff were initiated at George Mason University. Victoria Driggs and Rachel Heinzman were initiated at Virginia Tech. Don Rimon was initiated at Old Dominion University.
McKenzie Nelson of Arlington recently was inducted into the Ithaca College’s chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta communications honor society. n
n Stephen Placke of Arlington has been inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma national business honor society at Saint Joseph’s University, where he is a graduate student. n Maddie List of Arlington is one of 10 graduating students at Eastern Mennonite University to be honored with Cords of Distinction, presented to students who have had significant and verifiable impact on the university and student life and embody the university’s shared values of Christian discipleship, community, service and peacebuilding.
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n Mark Yates, a student at Yorktown High School, is one of three Virginia recipients of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awards for entrepreneurial spirit. Yates will be honored with the NFIB/ David and Diane Guernsey Young Entrepreneur Award. To qualify for the awards, students must be high-school students who own and operate their own small businesses. Applicants are screened by NFIB members across the nation. A total of 110 high-school students nationally won awards and $2,000 scholarships in the 2017 competition, sponsored by VISA and other small-business supporters. n Arlington Career Center students earned 19 gold medals at the SkillsUSA State Championships, held in Fredericksburg at the end of April. The conference was a showcase of
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The Kiwanis Club of Arlington will award scholarships for four local highschool seniors. Recipients include Clara Gudiel of Arlington Community High School and Shawal Tariq, Margaret Hirschberg and Qurratul Ayn Choudhry of WashingtonLee High School. Students will be honored at an upcoming meeting of the Kiwanis Club. n
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Washington-Lee High School student Geovanny Morales and Arlington Community High School student Veronica Rojas are flanked by U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th), Rotary District Governor Janet Brown and Arlington Rotary Educational Foundation president Joe Lott. n The Rotary Club of Arlington recently presented $8,000 scholarships to two Arlington students, and presented another grant to continue support for a student studying in Africa. Scholarship recipient Veronica Rojas, a graduating senior at Arlington Community High School, will be attending Northern Virginia Community College with plans to attend Marymount University. Recipient Geovanny Morales, a graduating senior at Washington-Lee High School, will be attending Dartmouth College. In addition, a $2,000 grant was pre-
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Democratic Contenders to Face Off in 8th
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Democratic contenders for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are expected to be on hand Saturday, May 20 when the 8th District Democratic Committee holds its annual convention. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., said Margo Horner, the 8th District Democratic chair. In addition to remarks from candidates, the event will include the once-every-four-years reorganization of the committee and election of the district’s 20 members of the Democratic State Central Committee, including seven (four men and three women) from Arlington. The meeting also will be a chance to build enthusiasm for the upcoming statewide and legislative races, Horner said. “This needs to be our year,” she said. For information and paperwork to file as a delegate to the convention, see the Web site at www. va8thcddems.org.
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Police Beat MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On May 1 at 1:20 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of South Kenmore Street, and determined that a subject attempted to strike a woman with his vehicle while she was walking across the street with her child. According to police, the victim fell to the ground during her attempt to move out of the way. The suspect then fled the scene. UNLAWFUL ENTRY: n On April 28 at 11:47 p.m., police responded to the 4400 block of North Carlin Springs Road for a report of unlawful entry. According to police, a female resident woke to find an unknown male in the home. The suspect fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described only as a male with dark hair. LARCENY FROM AUTO: n On April 29 at 10:26 a.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of 12th Street North, where they determined that at least five vehicles had been illegally entered and rummaged through. Items of value were taken. n On April 30 at 11:34 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Columbia Pike, where they determined that at least five vehicles had been illegally entered and
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Crime Solvers Spotlights Crime Against the Elderly SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
It’s the fear of many: An elderly family member is preyed on by scam artists, who drain their savings and, perhaps just as important, rob them of their sense of security. Such was the case in Arlington last year, when “contractors” convinced two local residents they needed home repairs. Over the course of several months, they bilked their victims out of more than $60,000 – all of it in cash. Into the breach stepped Arlington County Police Department Detective Kevin White, who has spent 19 of his 28 years on the force in the financialcrimes unit. Working off a single fingerprint found at one scene, the unit was able to arrest two suspects, who were convicted, sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution. It is because of the “relentless commitment” to help county residents who find themselves in similar predicaments that White was honored as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by Ar-
lington County Crime Solvers. “I am very humbled,” White said during a luncheon held May 4, praising the efforts of the community to play its role in the fight against crime. “It’s just really important that we keep working together,” White said. Crimes targeting seniors get special attention by Arlington police because of the damage they can do, Chief Jay Farr said. “This, to me, is one of the most insidious of them all,” Farr said of crimes against seniors. “These cases bring an immense amount of stress on the victims.” The theme of working together was emphasized during the lunch by Crime Solvers president Andres Tobar. “It’s not ‘us-against them,’” Tobar said of the police/public relationship. “It’s ‘us.’” Arlington Crime Solvers was founded 17 years ago. Its first president, former Arlington Chamber of Commerce president Rich Doud, was honored at the May 4 ceremony. “Great folks have kept this going over the years,” Doud said.
Shown from left are Rich Doud, Kate Bates, emcee Michael Garcia, Tina Walker , Detective Kevin White, Police Chief Jay Farr and Arlington County Crime Solvers president Andres Tobar.
Also honored was the Arlington Chamber itself, represented by chairman Tina Walker and president Kate Bates. Michael Garcia, a Chamber board member who recently became involved in Crime Solvers, said the tips that are provided have a direct impact on the community. “Just one good tip can elimi-
nate hundreds of [police] staff hours,” he said. Noah Simon, a former Arlington School Board member and currently district director for U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D8th), said the local community benefits from a foundation of trust between the public and the police. “In some parts of the coun-
try, it’s a fractured relationship,” Simon said. “It is very clear that, in Arlington, it is not.” Farr said all community assistance was invited. “We can’t do our job if you don’t help us,” he said. Funds raised by the Arlington Crime Solvers are used to provide a hotline number – (866) 411-TIPS – for the public.
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Something Delightful on Military Road Updates, Bonus Touches Add Up to Gracious Ambiance
Our featured property this week showcases the best of all worlds: A classic exterior set amid lovely properties on Military Road, and featuring updates and expansion galore that have turned the original home into even more of a showplace. From the sumptuous newer kitchen area to the all-new-in-2017 lower level with recreation room and home office, the interior exudes modern features while retaining elegance and élan, allowing it to serve both as a stylish spot for daily living and a superb place to entertain in style. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,100,000 by Susan Joy of Long & Foster Real Estate. Tremendous curb appeal hints at all that awaits inspection as we prepare to
tour the property. Visually appealing and bathed in the beauty of nature, the front is among the most delightful the spring season can deliver. The formal living room is amply proportioned, and the dining room provides plenty of space, as well. The kitchen is a study in design excellence, from the red-oak flooring to the honed-Carrara marble counters to the top-quality appliances. Three bedrooms, including the master retreat, are found on the upper level, along with laundry facilities, while the aforementioned lower level has been gutted and rebuilt, giving the next owner exceptional flexibility and versatility. All this, and you are set back in a sea of tranquility – yet close to all the urbanvillage amenities of Arlington.
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Facts for buyers Address: 3055 Military Road, Arlington. Listed at: $1,100,000 by Susan Joy, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 284-9215. Schools: Jamestown Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
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Aging-in-Place Remodeling, Modifications Gain Popularity The past five years have seen increases in the number of remodelers engaged in aging-in-place home modifications and home owner awareness of these types of remodeling projects, according to a survey by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers, the remodeling arm of NAHB. Released as a kickoff to National Home Remodeling Month in May, the survey of remodelers also revealed that simple and less costly modifications are increasing in popularity, while those that are higher up on the complexity and cost scale are running slightly lower than they were in the last survey. “Low-cost, simple modifications to help people be safer and more comfortable in their homes, such as installing grab bars and higher toilets, continue to be the most popular aging-in-place remodeling projects,” said 2017 NAHB Remodelers Chair Dan Bawden, a remodeler from Houston. “A professional remodeler can make recommendations to homeowners that meet both their lifestyle and budget needs.” According to the survey, 80 percent of remodeling companies are doing aging-in-place projects, up from 68 percent in 2013. Remodelers reporting that “most” of their customers were familiar with the aging-in-place concept increased from 11 percent in 2013 to 17 percent in 2016. The five aging-in-place remodeling projects that saw the largest increases since 2013 were: • Added lighting/task lighting increased 12 percent. • Curb-less showers increased 9 percent. • “Grab bars” increased 7 percent. • Non-slip floors increased 7 percent. • Widening doorways increased 5 percent. While those projects were up, more complex and costly projects saw minor decreases in popularity since 2013, according to the survey. Adding an entry-level bedroom dropped one point to 33 percent, and installing ramps or lowering thresholds decreased two points to 49 percent. For more information about remodeling, see the Web site at www. nahb.org/remodel.
Encore Stage & Studio Looking to Next Half-Century SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
When Zoe Rocchio switched high schools, it proved a good move academically. But her aspirations for being on stage took a hit, as the new school was too small for a major drama department. Into the breach came Encore Stage & Studio, where Rocchio (soon set to graduate and head to drama school in New York) was able to take multiple classes and participate in eight shows. “I wanted the challenge of its more sophisticated productions,� she said, praising the “truly amazing community� that the Arlington-based theater-for-youth troupe provides. “Encore helps you learn about yourself and others – collaborate and build friendships,� Rocchio said at a fund-raising breakfast May 3, which helped to kick off Encore’s 50th anniversary. “Any organization that’s been around, successfully, this long deserves a celebration, a standing ovation,� said Katie Boone, who is chairing 50th-anniversary activities that will include a host of events running through mid-2018. Then known as the Children’s Theatre, Encore presented its first effort – “A Pocketful of Preposterous Poems� – in 1967 at Lubber Run Park. Since then, the nonprofit organization has produced more
than 210 shows that have involved more than 8,500 young people in roles on stage and behind the scenes. Since the early 1990s, more than 310,000 people have attended its performances. Surveying the audience at the May 3 Washington Golf & Country Club fundraiser, poised young emcee Xander Tilock (himself a performer in Encore shows) told the audience that many had arrived too late to get on stage. “Some of you look like you might be a little old to audition – no offense,� Tilock joked. But he told the assemblage there was another way they could make sure Encore thrived for the next half-century. The organization has launched its Theatre for All Fund capital campaign, designed to raise cash both to provide a permanent home and to ensure theater access to under-served populations in Northern Virginia. With a goal of $250,000, the effort already has brought in $81,500 in pledges, including $25,000 from former Encore board chairman Jerry Gidner and his family. “Encore did great things for my daughter, and continues to do great things for the community,� said Gidner, calling the capital campaign “the first steps� toward building support for a community performing-arts center. At the ceremony, Dana Schindler was
Shown from left at the annual Encore Stage & Studio fund-raiser were Jerry Gidner, Katie Boone, Sara Strehle Duke, Celeste Groves, Dana Schindler and Xander Tilock.
honored with the Celeste Groves Award for her volunteer service. Named in honor of the troupe’s longtime executive producer, the 2017 award saluted Schindler’s efforts in marketing, public relations and “the enthusiasm and passion she brings to all we do,� said Encore executive director Sara Strehle Duke. “Encore is really special, [and] it really is truly about all of the dedicated volunteers,� Duke said. Schindler, who flew back from Canada to accept the award, said her family had been involved in at least two dozen shows
through the years. “The Encore experience for my children has been truly priceless,� she said. As a volunteer, “I worked side by side with really talented people,� Schindler said. “Encore draws a group of people who are of a caring spirit.� Like others who took to the microphone, Schindler said supporters of the organization should use the occasion of its 50th anniversary to spread the word about Encore throughout Northern Virginia. “If somebody doesn’t know about Encore, they need to know,� she said.
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Arlington Joblessness Still Lowest in Commonwealth Arlington’s jobless rate improved a tick from February to March, as the county retained its pole position with the best jobs picture in the commonwealth. With 145,709 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 3,773 looking for jobs, Arlington’s unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in March was down from 2.6 percent a month before, according to figures reported May 3 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Jobless rates generally were down slightly or unchanged across Northern Virginia in March, standing at 2.7 percent in Falls Church (no change); 2.9 percent in Alexandria (down from 3 percent); 3 percent in Fairfax County and in Loudoun County (each down from 3.1 percent); and 3.5 percent in Prince William County (down from 3.7 percent). Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3.1 percent was down from 3.3 percent, representing 1.57 million in the civilian workforce and 50,700 looking for jobs. Across Virginia, both the total labor force and household employment hit record highs in March, according to Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information & Analytics Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. The commonwealth’s non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in March was down from 4 percent a month
unemployment rate, followed by CharlotData from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for March. “Previous” is rate for February. tesville (3.3 percent) and Previous Pct. Jurisdiction Employed Unemployed Winchester 3.0% 2.9% Alexandria 94,586 2,827 (3.4 percent). 2.6% 2.5% Arlington 145,709 3,773 The King3.1% 3.0% Fairfax County 614,231 19,109 sport/Bristol 2.7% 2.7% Falls Church 7,898 220 and Blacks3.1% 3.0% Loudoun 199,992 6,235 burg/Chris3.7% 3.5% Prince William 230,397 8,291 tiansburg/Rad3.3% 3.1% Northern Va. 1,565,445 50,728 ford metro 4.0% 3.8% Virginia 4,130,948 162,641 areas tied for 4.9% 4.6% United States 152,628,000 7,284,000 highest, at 4.9 before, and remained well below the napercent. tional jobless rate of 4.6 percent. Nationally, Virginia was tied with For the month, Virginia employment Idaho for the 14th best jobs picture durwas up in the construction, finance and ing the month. The lowest unemployment private education/health sectors, but rates were turned in by Colorado (2.5 perdown in trade/transportation, leisure/hos- cent), Hawaii (2.6 percent) and Nebraska pitality and government areas. (3.1 percent), with the highest reported in Among Virginia’s 133 cities and Alaska (7.2 percent), New Mexico (5.7 counties, the lowest jobless rates for the percent) and West Virginia (5.6 percent). month were turned in by Arlington, Falls For full data, see the Web site at www. Church, Alexandria and, tied for fourth at virginialmi.com. 2.9 percent, Charlottesville and the city of Year-Over-Year Joblessness Down in Fairfax. The highest rates were found in Region: Year-over-year unemployment Buchanan County (8.5 percent), Dicken- across the Washington metropolitan area son County (8 percent), Pulaski County ticked down to 3.7 percent in March, ac(7.5 percent), Petersburg (7.3 percent) and cording to new federal figures, joining a Wise County (7.2 percent). large portion of the nation that saw an Among the commonwealth’s metro improved jobs picture. areas, Northern Virginia had the lowest With 3.37 million people in the civilian
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Women’s-Leadership Conference Urges Audacity, Integrity BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
GloveStix inventor Krista Woods did not go into business for money and glory. She just was determined to keep her children’s shoes and athletic equipment from being so malodorous. Calling the young athletes’ lacrosse gloves “bacteria-filled pits of disgust,” Woods invented a product that absorbs moisture and eliminates nearly all odorproducing bacteria within 24 hours. She had to persevere to find a company to manufacture the items, telling one recalcitrant prospect, “I’m not an entrepreneur. I’m just a mom trying to invent something!” Her efforts paid off and even earned her an appearance on “The Today Show.” “Stink got me here, so I’m going with it,” she told attendees at The Women’s Center’s 31st Leadership Conference on April 22. Woods and other presenters offered the audience plenty of advice on how to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. In addition to Woods’ views, conference attendees heard perspectives from two other business women interviewed by Karen Cleveland, CEO of Leadership Fairfax. Brittany Perkins, CEO of disaster-recovery firm AshBritt Environmental, re-
counted her reluctance to take the helm of parents’ business when they retired, thinking instead she should try to attain success independently. Perkins advised the crowd to celebrate daily successes and set attainable, smallscale goals. Woods, her irrepressible copanelist, went in the opposite direction. “Go big or go home,” Woods said. “Let’s do this. It is our world. It is our time. You have to be willing to fail in order to win.” Ann Ratner, president of upscale brands with Ratner Cos., recalled founding the Hair Cuttery chain with her former husband, having written the business plan on a paper napkin at a restaurant. She later another salon after they divorced. “In low times, I found my greatest strengths and grew the most,” said Ratner, who came to the United States from England in 1967 and later became a U.S. citizen. The conference, held at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, drew more than 700 attendees. Janet Hill, a principal with Hill Family Advisors, talked of growing up in segregated New Orleans and befriending Hillary Rodham, the future First Lady, U.S. senator and Secretary of State. Hill described herself as candid, direct and analytical, with a soft spot for the campy new “Hawaii Five-O.” She talked of her service on several corporate boards
and said it was important for board members to act ethically and investigate companies beforehand to ensure they follow proper procedures. “I look for integrity, integrity, integrity,” she said. Entrepreneurs should consider taking on a partner for their enterprises, Hill said. While this means splitting the profits, a partner also shares the company’s debt, broadens the idea base and supplies complementary skills, she said. Working mothers should not feel guilty about devoting time to developing their businesses, provided their children are cared for, Hill said. Janet Hill, a principal with Hitt Family Advisors who also serves on several corporate boards, receives a Leadership Award from Diane Gongaware at The Women’s Center’s 31st annual Leadership Conference, held April 22 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
“Guilt is a full-time job and absorbs all the positive energy,” she said. Hill also told the women present that if they decided to marry, they should wed someone who supports their dreams and achievements and provides balance. Among Hill’s other wisdom: • “Don’t fear failure, because success is far more dangerous to the human condition.” • “Don’t wrestle with a pig. Both of you will get dirty, but the pig likes it.”
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Election Continued from Page 1 Gutshall, who has picked up the support of much of Arlington’s Democratic political establishment this year, tried to seal the deal with a pitch that included his experience as a civic-association president, chairman of the Planning Commission and as a small-business owner. The next County Board member will need to “see how all these pieces [of governance] fit together . . . connect the dots . . . to solve the challenges we have,” he said. “I know how maddening it can be to deal with the county bureaucracy,” Gutshall said, offering a recipe for “sensible” government. Klingler, who heads the county’s Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commis-
Politics Continued from Page 4 cize them through local media and socialmedia channels,” the organization said. Three questions were asked of County Board contenders: • Arlington adopted an Affordable Housing Master Plan in 2015. Which of the policies outlined in the plan do you think are the most important to focus on in the near term, and why?
sion, made a direct pitch. “I am the right candidate for this time. I want to keep us diverse and safe and forward-thinking,” she said. The lone first-timer in the race, Economic Development Commission member Vivek Patil, said his goal was to represent those who feel shut out from decisionmaking in the county. “The Arlington Way sometimes feels contrived,” he said. “People feel they don’t have a stake.” Candidates fielded questions about Metro – several saying the county needs to get its voting seat on the WMATA board back, but not suggesting how that might happen – and on the future of transit on Columbia Pike. Caucus voting will take place Tuesday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Key Immersion Elementary School; Thursday, May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Drew Model School; and Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. at Washington-Lee High School. Full details on the process can be found at www.arlingtondemocrats.org. The winner of the caucus is almost assured victory in the Nov. 7 general election. Currently, veteran independent Audrey Clement is on that ballot; Republicans have until June to field a contender. Those who fall short in the Democratic caucus have 2018 on the horizon. Next year, the party will be ramping up efforts to unseat independent County Board member John Vihstadt, who embarrassed the long-dominant Democrats with a pair of victories in 2014. Currently, Vihstadt is the only non-Democrat serving in local office in Arlington. At the same time as the County Board caucus, Democrats will be selecting a School Board endorsee. Two-term incumbent James Lander is being challenged by Monique O’Grady and Maura McMa-
hon. In Virginia, political parties cannot formally nominate School Board candidates, but can “endorse” candidacies, which often amounts to the same thing. Like the County Board nominee, the School Board endorsee advances to the Nov. 7 general election. Both the County Board and School Board consist of five at-large seats, elected on a rotating basis. Given the two races and the instantrunoff voting rules, this could be the most complicated candidate caucus the Arlington County Democratic Committee has ever undertaken. But the head of planning efforts says things are well in hand. “We’re ready. We’ll be good to go,” caucus chair Matt Weinstein said. As days ticked down to the caucus, volunteers were being given assignments, and election tellers – who will count the ballots – were receiving instruction. “We are in the thick of it,” Weinstein said.
• What specifically can the County Board do to help move these policies forward? • What kinds of other new ideas or innovative approaches could the county pursue to improve housing affordability in our area? Committee of 100 Posts Debate Video: The Arlington Committee of 100 has posted its recent Democratic County Board debate online. The hour-long forum, which featured the four candidates vying for their party’s nomination, can be found at https://you-
tu.be/b12_g22_Mlo. As a nonpartisan organization, the Committee of 100 does not take sides in political races, but offered the four candidates – Peter Fallon, Vivek Patil, Kim Klingler and Erik Gutshall – the chance to participate in the forum. A debate featuring County Board candidates in the general election is expected to be held later this year. For information on the Committee of 100, see the Web site at www.arlingtoncommitteeof100.org. Lopez Backed by Teachers’ Group:
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They have started. The high school playoffs are well underway this week for all local teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas.
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Boys, Girls Teams Head to Semifinals DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette
The Yorktown Patriots opened play with first-round home victories over seeds LACROSSE lower in the Liberty Conference boys and girls lacrosse tournaments on May 4. The boys (5-10) defeated the Fairfax Rebels, 8-4, and the girls (8-7) routed the Washington-Lee Generals, 18-4, in the high school action. In the boys game, Yorktown rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take the lead for good by halftime at 5-3. J.T. Dolan and Tyler Stowell scored goals four and five to give Yorktown the lead at the break. “We started out flat, but once we picked up the pace things got rolling,” Yorktown senior attack Blake Elliot said. “We still need to put together four good quarters.” Elliot led Yorktown with three goals. Ethan Chase scored two and Dolan, Stowell and Luke Helfgott had one each. Dolan and Helfgott each had an assist. Continued on Page 32
Washington-Lee goalie Dugan Messman makes a save against Lanlgey in recent conference playoff action. See a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
Wakefield Amasses 46 Runs in Four Games DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
The second-place Wakefield Warriors (9-6, 7-3) have scored 46 runs in their last four high school baseball games, which includes a three-game winning streak against Capitol Conference opponents.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP In order, Wakefield lost to Washington-Lee, 13-11, in non-league action, then defeated Edison by 14-6 and 8-7 scores, then downed Jefferson, 13-7, in its latest game on May 4. Against Jefferson, Jaime Segui was the winning pitcher, with four strikeouts.
With the bat, Colton Poythress (double) had two hits and five RBI, David Baron had two hits and two RBI, Noah Sampson had a hit and three RBI on a three-run triple, Brody Karton had two hits, Jake Karton (double) had a hit and two RBI, and Ethan Heckler, Alex Lane and John Petrich had hits. In the wins over Edison, Baron had four hits and four RBI; Sampson, Heckler, Jake Karton, Alex Stampomplis and Matt Turner (three RBI) all had three hits; and Brody Karton and Chris Warner had two each. n In recent Liberty Conference high school baseball action, the WashingtonLee Generals (7-11, 3-10) lost to South Lakes, 6-1, and the Yorktown Patriots
(7-11, 4-9) were defeated by Hayfield, 10-4, and Fairfax, 8-7. Both teams have one regular-season game remaining. Defensive mistakes were costly for Yorktown in both losses. Vince McGean doubled, singled and had an RBI against Fairfax, Carson Wood homered, Andrew Simmons tripled, Michael Lowen doubled and drove in two runs, and Tanner Wall and Steve Dierkes singled. “We hit the ball well, but a couple of defensive plays cost us,” Yorktown coach John Skaggs said. Wall tripled and singled against Hayfield and Simmons had two hits.
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Nothing is guaranteed, but a large number of teams have the opportunity to advance far in various sports. In boys tennis, the McLean Highlanders, Madison Warhawks, Oakton Cougars, Marshall Statesmen and Potomac School Panthers have statechampionship potential. In girls tennis, watch out for Oakton, Marshall and the Langley Saxons, which all have the same capabilities. Madison, Oakton, Marshall and maybe Potomac School are the best bets on the baseball diamond to do something special. In girls softball, the undefeated and nationally-ranked Bishop O’Connell Knights in the private-school ranks could finish with a perfect record and win another state crown. In publicschool action, Madison, Marshall and McLean have conference, region and state potential. In soccer, there are a number of squads with talent to keeping winning in the playoffs. For the boys, Langley, Oakton, the Yorktown Patriots and defending region-and state-champion Washington-Lee Generals possess those possibilities. The best girls soccer teams are Madison, Marshall, McLean, Oakton, Yorktown and Washington-Lee. There are many, as well, in lacrosse. Langley, Madison, McLean, Oakton, Potomac School and the Flint Hill Huskies are all good boys teams. Langley, Madison, Marshall and Oakton are the powers for the girls. In track and field, there are multiple individuals who could win championships or finish high in events. The playoffs last for a few weeks, ending in early June on the publicschool level. At the end of all the competitions, there is a strong chance state champions will have emerged.
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Knights Stay Perfect by Winning Conference Tourney DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
This year on the first Saturday in May, the Bishop O’Connell Knights and the Derby winSOFTBALL Kentucky ner had something in common. Each proved good mudders by winning notable championships in sloppy conditions. In rain, wind and cold on May 6, undefeated and top-seed O’Connell (24-0) blanked the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights, 9-0, at Holy Cross in Bethesda in the title game of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference girls softball tournament. The league tourney crown was the second straight and 19th overall for O’Connell. The high school game was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when the O’Connell bats came alive for five runs on five hits. The big blow was a three-run homer to left by freshman catcher Meadow Sacadura.
The Bishop O’Connell Knights gather with the championship trophy after winning the WashPHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI ington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament title on May 6.
O’Connell, ranked No. 4 nationally by USA Today, added a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Every starter had a hit for the Knights, who had 11 total. “The weather didn’t affect us, and the second time through the lineup we pretty much started busting the ball,” said O’Connell left fielder Patty Maye Ohanian. “That’s what we can do.” On the mound, junior right-hander Kathryn Sandercock (23-0) dominated by hurling a two-hitter with no walks and 18
strikeouts. She fanned every Ryken starter at least once, her first 11 pitches of the game were strikes, and during one stretch retired 11 straight batters. She also said the rain wasn’t much of a factor, using a towel on her belt to wipe the ball. “I just threw my normal pitches,” she said. “My riseball and curveball were really working, and the umpire was giving me the corners.” Sandercock had a two-run single with the bat. Also, Caitlin Jorae had an RBI
single; Elizabeth Hoeymans had two RBI singles; Sacadura had two hits; and Leah Hammes, Kayla Turner, Lyndsay Flippin and Julia Jones had hits. “For three innings, things weren’t going our way, so you begin to wonder,” O’Connell coach Tommy Orndorff said. “This team knows how to win, so it worked out.” O’Connell was 3-0 in the tournament, routing St. John’s, 27-1, and McNamara, 14-0, in its other games, with Sandercock dominant in both. See details about those wins at www.insidenova.com/sports/Arlington. Next up for O’Connell is the Division I private-school state tourney next week. The defending champion Knights are the top seed. NOTES: Sandercock struck out four batters in the third inning of the championship game, because one reached on a passed ball after a strikeout . . . Orndorff won his 750th career game in the tournament, having 752 total victories.
Wakefield Point Guard Will Play Division II College Hoops DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
Wakefield High School senior point guard Alan Treakle, the Sun Gazette’s OfBASKETBALL 2016-17 fensive Player of the Year, will play basketball in college for the Division II University of Mount Olive Trojans in Mount Olive, N.C., located east of Fayetteville.
During the 2016-17 campaign, the 5foot-10 Treakle was the Capitol Conference Player of the Year and made the all-conference defensive team. Treakle also was chosen first-team all-region and all-state in the Group 5A classification. He averaged 16.5 points per game to lead Wakefield in scoring during this past season, helping the team to a 22-6 record, a conference-tourney champion-
ship and region-and state-tournament berths. Treakle shot 85.3 percent from the foul line and averaged 3.7 assists per game. During his three-year career at Wakefield, the Warriors amassed a 71-11 record, with Treakle scoring 1,113 points and having 347 assists and 152 steals. “I have always wanted to play college basketball, so my dream has come true,” Treakle said. “They need a floor
general, so my role will be to get all of the other players involved in the offense. That’s what I can do.” Wakefield coach Tony Bentley said Treakle should do well at Mount Olive, especially because the team needs a point guard. “Alan is a playmaker, a winner and he can score when he needs to,” Bentley said. “He’s one of the best players I’ve had come through Wakefield.”
ball seniors Stevie Picot and Christian Cleaveland recently were honored at the
National Football Foundation Capital Region Scholar Banquet. Picot and Cleaveland were awarded scholarships while also being recognized for being two of the four athletes who also maintained straight As through their high school careers. In addition, Cleaveland was named the Eastern Regional winner. Picot was a running back, wide receiver and defensive back for Yorktown. Cleaveland was a lineman. Both were
all-Sun Gazette players for their performances in 2016. Picot will attend Dartmouth in the fall and Cleaveland the University of Virginia. They are considering trying out for football as walk-ons. There were 45 athletes from the metro area recognized for their athletic, academic and community contributions. Seven received $1,000 college scholarships.
shots just didn’t go in early. I kept telling our guys to shoot.” Beer said Yorktown defender John Aldinger did a good job covering Jordan Radoll, who is the best shooter for Fairfax. For the Yorktown girls in their win over Washington-Lee, Laura Crawford had seven goals, Claire Kuwana three, and Kate Burke, Sarah Bloomquist and Camille Kuwana netted two each. The game was tied at 2 early in the
contest, then the Patriots scored 10 straight goals to lead 12-2 at halftime. “We get pumped up when we play Washington-Lee,” Yorktown coach Crystal Fraser said. The Yorktown girls entered the tournament having defeated Bishop O’Connell, 13-11, and Fairfax, 17-4, in two of their last three regular-season games. See information about those victories at www.insidenova.com/sports/ arlington.
For the W-L girls (7-8), the first-round tourney loss ended their four-game win streak. They defeated T.C. Williams, 19-9, South Lakes, 13-12, Fairfax, 12-9, and Stuart, 11-3, in those games. n The Washington-Lee Generals (5-10) lost in first-round boys Liberty Conference tourney action to the host Langley Saxons, 12-6, on May 4. During regular-season action, Langley defeated W-L, 20-2, so the Generals were happy with their progress, despite the loss.
fifth inning when the game was stopped because of weather. It was not recorded as an official game. Simmons had three hits in that contest, Russell Edwards doubled, and John Merlene had a hit and two RBI. Zack Allen started on the mound and fanned
five in three innings. For W-L against South Lakes, Will Stengle was 3 for 3, and Andy Collins and Jack Winslow doubled. Jake Ruge, Dylan Anderson and Ryan Edelstein had hits. Trey Haley started and pitched six innings with five strikeouts.
Washington-Lee had a game rained out on May 5 in conference action on the road against Fairfax. Yorktown, Washington-Lee and Wakefield were scheduled to finish the regular season earlier this week, then the playoffs begins.
High School Roundup BOYS SOCCER: In the Yorktown Patri-
ots’ 4-0 win over Fairfax last week, Lincoln Kickbush scored three goals and Sam Dokken netted one on a penalty kick. Assists went to Dokken, Will Boggess and Garrett Lusk. Hayden Kickbush had several saves in goal. n In the Wakefield Warriors’ 2-1 victory over Falls Church, Abenezar Shewago and Ricardo Salgado scored the goals and Nico Lopez had an assist.
Lacrosse Continued from Page 31 Yorktown goalie Briggs Coyle made 13 saves. Demetri Nicholakos and Tim Kent combined to win nine faceoffs. The Patriots took 15 shots. “Fairfax is a good team and they ran a unique zone defense,” Yorktown coach Greg Beer said. “We had our looks; the
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BOYS TENNIS: The Wakefield boys tennis team defeated Stuart, 8-1, in a match last week. Winning singles matches for Wakefield were Thomas McGuire, Ishan Chatterjee, Jacob Filon, Mohab Hussein and Akash Chatterjee. YORKTOWN FOOTBALL PLAYERS HONORED: Yorktown High School foot-
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competed in the girls Level 9 Eastern Nationals Gymnastics Championships in Michigan and finished second in the all-around with a 37.775 total. She scored a 9.525 on vault to finish second, a 9.4 on the uneven bars (seventh), a 9.275 on the balance beam (fourth) and a 9.575 on the floor exercise (second). Olsen is a freshman at Yorktown High School. She trains at Capital Gymnastics National Training Center in Burke. ULTIMATE YLEE TEAM WINS TITLE:
YLEE, the combined girls Ultimate Frisbee team of players from Yorktown and Washington-Lee high schools, defeated host Watchung Hill High School of New Jersey to win the Spring Fling Tournament. “They beat us in the finals last year, so it was nice to win this one, and even better to do it in such convincing fashion,” YLEE player Katherine Sanz said. YLEE was led by co-captains Rachel Hess of Washington-Lee, who sparked the offense, and Khin Kyaw of Yorktown leading the defense. The team won all its games in the opening round, defeating Lower Merion of Pennsylvania, 11-6, then West Wind-
Katherine Sanz, No. 37, of the YLEE Ultimate Frisbee team passes around a defender to teammate Ayumi Yuzawa, left, during the championship match against Watchung Hills.
Arlington Gymnast Katya Olsen had a strong performance at the Eastern Nationals.
sor North of New Jersey, 9-8, in sudden death. Yorktown’s Ayumi Yuzawa glided past her defenders and into the end zone for countless scores throughout the tournament. In the semifinals, YLEE downed Pennsbury, 9-3. Leading the defense in the win was Coco Collinson from Washington-Lee and leading the offense was C.C. Butcher from Yorktown. “We have a wide mix of experienced players and some girls who are new to the sport – including several eighthgraders who really stepped up and made a major contribution,” YLEE coach
Julia Petro said. “You could see their progression and improvement over the course of the four games.” NOTE: The top 16 ranked boys and girls teams in the nation were invited to participate in the first National High School Ultimate Frisbee Championships in Rockford, Ill. June 2-4. Three teams from Arlington were invited and are planning to attend – the H-B Woodlawn girls, YLEE girls and Yorktown boys. YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY TEAM WINS TWO: The Yorktown ice hockey club
team blanked the Gonzaga club squad, 10-0, in recent Reston Spring League action. Scoring goals were Jeremy Marino,
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Month is being celebrated by Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs with a day-long program of fitness-related activities on Friday, May 12 at Arlington Mill Senior Center, 909 South Dinwiddie St. To register, call (703) 228-4771 or e-mail jweber@arlingtonva.us. TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSEUM: Arlington County 55+ Travel host a trip to the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries on Monday, May 15. The cost is $11. For information, call (703) 228-4748. TRAVELERS HEAD TO OATLANDS FOR AFTERNOON TEA: Arlington County
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be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555. STAYING ACTIVE IS FOCUS OF FORUM:
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Staying active while aging will be the topic on Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.
topic of exploration on Thursday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. Registration is required by May 15. For information, call (703) 228-0555.
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WALKERS HEAD TO URBAN TRAIL:
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cise shoe is the topic of discussion on Thursday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.
TRAVELERS HEAD TO ‘COFFEE CONCERT’: Arlington County 55+ Travel
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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. May 7, 1937: n Postmaster General James Farley was the guest of honor as Arlington’s new main post office was dedicated this week. n Arlington’s lone ambulance has been in the repair shop since Feb. 1, a situation the president of the Arlington County Civic Federation calls a “disgrace.” n A state judge has upheld the legality of Virginia’s prohibition on the sale of wine and beer on Sundays. A Sun editorial calls for the repeal of the ban. May 7, 1958: n The Nauck Citizens Association has become the first African-American group to be admitted to the Arlington County Civic Federation. n Arlington’s library system is probably the most inadequate of any jurisdiction of similar size across the nation, civic activists say. n The federal government ran a simulation of a nuclear strike on the local area, determining that 140,000 people would be killed in Northern Virginia. n Northern Virginia’s employment picture is rosier this spring than last year. n A regional water authority is “essential” to continued growth in Northern Virginia, advocates say. May 8, 1968: n Several designs are under consideration for the Metro subway cars. n The Civic Federation is opposing plans to build a new, 1,000-student school. n Yorktown pitcher Dick Baugham threw a no-hitter, but his team lost to Wakefield, 2-1. May 7, 1979: n Republicans Dorothy Grotos and Walter Frankland Jr. have announced plans to seek re-election to the County Board. n Yorktown has won the Great Falls District track meet. May 6, 1986: n Helen Fahey and Brendan Feeley are likely to seek the Democratic nomination for commonwealth’s attorney to succeed Republican Henry Hudson, who is leaving to become a federal judge.
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