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WEEKEND Sun Gazette AN ONLINE-ONLY BONUS EDITION FOR SUN GAZETTE READERS SEPTEMBER 25-26-27, 2020 INSIDE Social-Safety-Net Providers Celebrated Collective Award Presented by Arlington Community Foundation SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer When it comes to the Arling- ton Community Foundation, REAL ESTATE the password is “nimble.” Builder confidence “That is going to be the word reaches a new high of the year,” the organization’s across nation......... 5 board chair, Avril Ussery Sisk, said Sept. 23 at the annual pre- sentation of the William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Commu- nity Awards. Rather than an individual, the award for 2020 was be- stowed collectively on those in Arlington who have maintained the social safety net during the six months (and counting) of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impact on the community. They have been “the people who came at this crisis with ev- FAMILY erything they’ve got,” said Cir- Tips to ensure that cuit Court Chief Judge William ‘multiples’ develop Newman Jr., who in 1991 was individuality............ 6 the originator of the local com- munity foundation. “It’s a privilege to present the award to the heroes we are Joe Coleman, Joe Blunt and Theo Peoples make up “Voices of Classic Soul,” and will present two concerts on celebrating,” Newman said, of- Oct. 4 to kick off the annual McLean Project for the Arts MPAartfest celebration. fering a personal salute to those who “selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to help others.” McLean Project for Arts Spotlights Among those honored with the broad-based award was Norma Hernandez, resident- Soul Singers as It Kicks Off Festival service manager for AHC Inc., which operates a number of af- The McLean Project for the Arts’ 14th annual showmanship, classic dance moves, and some of fordable-living communities in MPAartfest 2020 will kick off on Sunday, Oct.
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