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Louise Krafft schools, to teen driving, to fiscal responsi- bility. At the Connection, we invite newcomers to the area and long-time residents alike to be a part of providing more input from our /Connection readers. Let us know how we’re doing, and let us know what is going on in your part of the community. If you have questions or ideas, call us or send us an e-mail. We invite you to send letters to the editor, Mary Kimm Yorktown rowers get ready for practice. or just to send us an e-mail letting us know about something you especially liked or didn’t like about our coverage. We appreciate readers’ ideas. If you see something that you think might be a story, or just something you Welcome To Arlington wonder about, give us a call, or drop us a line. If you know of a person or an organization doing important work, By Walter Tejada something that might make a good feature story, let us know. We Chairman, Arlington County Board are looking for people to feature in our “Neighbor Question and Answer” section in all of our communities each week. elcome to your new home! Whether We publish photos and notes of a variety of community events you are a young professional, have and milestones, including births, engagements, weddings, anniver- young kids or are young at heart, we saries, awards and obituaries. W We are also interested in events at your church, mosque, syna- literally have something for everyone: FitArlington gogue, community center, pool, school, club, etc. Are you interested in health and fitness? Welcome E-mail us a photo and a note about the event. Be sure to include to the community that has been named “Best U.S. the names of all the people who are in a photo, and say when and Walking City,” “Bike-Friendly Community,” and where the photo was taken. 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A fit Arlington also including more extensive listings than appear in the newspapers. means a healthy environment. In 2007, we launched tion with an AAA-rating from all three bond rating You’ll also find stories about the top 100 Athletes ever to compete Fresh AIRE (Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emis- agencies – the rare triple-triple-A rating. All four of in local high schools. sions), a County commitment to reduce greenhouse our high schools annually rank among the top two Our recently redesigned Web site includes stories from all of our gas emissions by cutting energy usage. You can join percent nationally. Forbes magazine ranked Arling- 18 weekly newspapers, now with new information throughout the us in this effort. Visit www.arlingtonva.us/aire. ton the “Number One Place in the Nation to Educate week. 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Walter Tejada Barbara Favola Mary Hynes Chris Zimmerman Jay Fisette County Board Chairman County Board Vice-Chair County Board Member County Board Member County Board Member Party: Democrat Party: Democrat Party: Democrat Party: Democrat Party: Democrat First Elected: 2003 First Elected: 1996 First Elected: 2007 First Elected: 1996 First Elected: 1997 Term Expires: 2011 Term Expires: 2008 Term Expires: 2011 Term Expires: 2010 Term Expires: 2009 Age: 51 Age: 53 Age: 53 Age: 49 Age: 52 Born in: San Salvador, El Salvador Born in: New London, Conn. Born in: Amex, Iowa Born in: New York, N.Y. Born in: New York, N.Y. Family: Wife (Robin Liten-Tejada) Family: Husband (Douglas Weik) & son Family: Husband (Patrick), four Family: Wife (Mary Beth), two Family: Partner (Bob Rosen) Phone: 703-228-3130 Occupation: government relations, daughters and son daughters & son Occupation: Consultant E-mail: [email protected] Marymount University Occupation: Pre-school teacher Occupation: Economist Phone: 703-228-3130 Phone: 703-228-3130 Phone: 703-228-3130 Phone: 703-228-3130 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] School Board

Ed Fendley Sally Baird Libby Garvey Frank Wilson Abby Raphael School Board Chairman School Board Vice-Chair School Board Member School Board Member School Board Member Party: Independent Party: Independent Party: Independent Party: Independent Party: Independent First Elected: 2005 First Elected: 2006 First Elected: 1996 First Elected: 1996 First Elected: 2007 Term Expires: 2009 Term Expires: 2010 Term Expires: 2008 Term Expires: 2008 Term Expires: 2011 Age: 43 Age: 43 Age: 57 Age: 74 Age: 46 Born in: Trenton, N.J. Born in: Akron, Ohio Born in: Cambridge, Mass. Born in: Granville County, N.C. Born in: Norwalk, Ct. Family: Wife (Joyce) & four children Family: Partner (Karen Foster), two sons Family: Husband (Kennan), two Family: Wife (Bessie), two sons, one Family: Husband (Stuart) and two Occupation: Department of State Occupation: VP of Production daughters, one grandson daughter daughters Phone: 703-228-6015 Operations, Tax Analysts Occupation: Retired Occupation: Retired Phone: 703-228-6015 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 703-228-6015 Phone: 703-228-6015 Phone: 703-228-6015 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Arlington County Government

he Arlington County Board is a five-member body elected at large by the voters of TArlington. It is the sole legislative body in the county and is responsible for all county services including real estate taxes, issuing building permits and funding local schools. The Arlington School Board is a five-member body Richard Trodden Paul Ferguson Frank O’Leary Ingrid Morroy that is responsible for governance of Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Clerk Of Courts Treasurer Commissioner Of Revenue County Public Schools. It deals with any school-re- Party: Democrat Party: Democrat Party: Democrat Party: Democrat lated matters such as class size, teacher pay and First Elected: 1995 First Elected: 2007 First Elected: 1983 First Elected: 2003 Term Expires: 2011 Term Expires: 2015 Term Expires: 2011 Term Expires: 2011 constructing new facilities. The School Board does Age: 61 Age: 43 Age: 65 Age: 57 not have the authority to impose or collect taxes. Born in: Arlington Born in: Arlington Born in: Flushing, N.Y. Born in: Paramaribo, Suriname Both School Board and County Board Members Family: Wife (Nora) & one Family: Wife (Karen Keyes), Family: Wife (Linda), son, one Family: Husband (Jerry Botland) daughter two sons daughter, one granddaughter Phone: 703-228-3033 County Board serve four-year terms and face re- Phone: 703-228-4410 Occupation: Attorney Phone: 703-228-7436 E-mail: [email protected] election in staggered intervals. However, School E-mail: None Phone: 703-228-3130 E-mail: [email protected] See County Government, Page 10 E-mail: [email protected] 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Guide Arlington’s Top Ten Housing, schools and politics are among the major issues of the day in Arlington.

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Columbia Pike Streetcar Photo by David Schultz/The Connection Plans for a streetcar that would run down Columbia Pike from the Pentagon to Fairfax FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES County hit a snag this year when millions of BUY 1, GET 2 FREE 40-75% dollars in state funding for the project was nul- Baskets, Fountains, OFF lified by the Virginia Supreme Court. All Pottery The streetcar project was to be funded in part 25% OFF Benches, Statuary by the Northern Virginia Transportation Author- Herbs, Early Blooming ALL TREES Perennials, Market Pack 35% OFF ity, or NVTA, a group that had the power to Arbovitae, Yews levy taxes for transportation projects. However, Annuals & Vegetables, & SHRUBS Roses in February of this year, the Virginia Supreme Blue Spruce Court ruled that the NVTA had no legal taxing patios, walls Hot Summer Deals Hardwood Mulch authority. walkways 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 This invalidated $300 million in funds that paver driveways would have gone to a Jonathan Fisher kneels beside the bench and so much more. 50% OFF Boxed Roses variety of Northern Vir- commemorating his father Gerald at the 9023 Arlington Blvd., “Developers ginia transportation soon-to-be-completed Pentagon Memorial. Fairfax, VA CravensNursery.com projects, one of which 2 miles west of I-495 was the Columbia Pike on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) like streetcars. LANDSCAPE streetcar. Pentagon Memorial DESIGN 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days They like the “We’ve got some On Sept. 11 of this year, the Pentagon Memorial problems in terms of will be dedicated in Arlington. permanence of funding,” Arlington The memorial, which is located at the southwest County transit bureau corner of the Pentagon, is a tribute to the 184 people streetcars.” chief Steve Del Giudice who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks on the Penta- — Lander Allin, said. “We’re hoping that gon. Columbia Pike Revital- the Legislature does A group called the Pentahahagon Memorial Fund, ization Organization something to resolve which is headed by Jim Laychak, created the memo- the… funding that was rial with private funds. Laychak is a consultant who struck down by the lost his brother David in the attacks and has raised court.” more than $19 million for the project since 2003. Under the nullified funding plan, the street- ““We have come a long way in a very short amount car was to be up and running by 2014. How- of time,” he said. “We still have a ways to go, but I’m ever, that date is in flux now as local officials confidence we’ll get there.” search for new means of funding the project, The memorial features 184 granite benches, one which local government and officials say will for each victim. The benches are arranged by the revitalize the Columbia Pike commercial strip. age of the victim, from ages 71 to three. Underneath Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ “Revitalization and transit go very much to- each bench is a pool of illuminated water that is Fully Insured Class A Contractor gether,” said Lander Allin, president of the Co- meant to represent calm and reflection. lumbia Pike Revitalization Organization, a “It’s kind of soothing, like waves,” said Alexis Fisher, group that advocates for the area’s businesses. whose father-in-law, Gerald, died in the attacks. “Developers like streetcars. They like the per- See Guide, Page 6 manence of streetcars.” FREE PARKING Build Your Bring this coupon and $10 in same-day mall receipts Photo courtesy Pike Transit Initiative Community to Guest Services on Level One and get up to 3 hours of free parking in the Ballston Public Support Your Parking Garage. Department store receipts excluded. Local Businesses. Coupon must be redeemed at Guest Services booth during regular business hours. Expires7/30/08

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felt that they would lead to overcrowding in residential neighborhoods and that they Issues To Watch In Arlington would be poorly enforced by the County. An online petition against the proposal re- From Page 5 ceived more than 600 signatures in the Life After Finta The resolution that weeks before this Saturday’s vote (residency Boundaries Frances Finta was one of the changed County of signers was not verified.) Proposals to redraw the boundaries of most active, organized and vital “This whole housing code to al- “The costs of this proposal are exorbi- Arlington’s public elementary schools have members of the Arlington low for these single- tant and disastrous for this county,” said been on the front of many parents’ minds County Civic Federation before process has family home rental Merryl Burpoe, one of the leading oppo- since late last year. she died late last month at the spiraled into an units was passed nents of accessory dwelling measure. “You That was when the Elementary Capacity age of 81. with many restric- can’t cram everybody into this county no and Crowding Committee, a group estab- She had officiated over meet- emotional and tions. matter how hard you try.” lished by the School Board to examine over- ings, kept records and volun- Homeowners must “I just really do not want to see our neigh- crowding in North Arlington elementary teered her time for the group, political morass.” live on site to rent out borhoods become rentals and lose their schools, presented their findings. The com- which is a coalition of neighbor- — Ronald Molteni, accessory dwellings charm,” Douglas Park resident Mirelli mittee called for the freezing of transfers and their homes hood organizations that advises Tuckahoe parent Cabrera said. to North Arlington schools and making sev- the County Board on civic affairs. must meet width, Homeowners came out in droves this eral South Arlington schools open to stu- “She was our core,” longtime height and parking weekend and, while a sizeable contingent dents from across the county. local activist Jim Pebley said. “You knew that requirements. Also, the County Board were in support of the proposal, most who Then, Superintendent Robert Smith she made all the trains run on time, wound placed a cap of 28 accessory dwelling per- attended the hearing were opposed. The Ar- weighed in on the issue. He recommended all the clocks, sent out all the newsletters, mits that will be issued per year. lington County Republican Party rallied a plan that would have radically altered kept meetings on track and was the soul of “It is, in my opinion, a very restrictive pro- around the cause and conducted phone calls school boundaries and would have changed the Civic Federation.” posal,” County Board Chairman Walter to residents encouraging them to come to the home schools for more than 600 stu- Only weeks prior to her death, she had Tejada (D) said. the meeting and oppose the measure. dents. been elected as the Civic Federation presi- The housing code change will go into ef- “It is an issue that has really galvanized Some parents were outraged by Smith’s dent. Now the group’s Vice President Stan fect at the beginning of 2009. the community and united people across the plan and showed up to public meeting en Karson has stepped in temporarily to fill the political spectrum,” Republican activist Jeff masse to criticize it. “The Superintendent’s leadership duties. SUPPORTERS of the proposal said that Miller said. proposal is a terrible proposal,” School But it remains to be seen whether the permitting rentals in single-family homes But Peter Owen, a civic activist who is in- Board Chairman Ed Fendley said, agreeing Civic Federation will remain a vital voice in will give seniors an opportunity to earn volved in the local Democratic Party, said with the scores of parents who came out Arlington without Finta’s massive institu- more income and will allow them to age in that those opposed to accessory dwellings against it. tional knowledge. place. were not representative of local opinion. Ultimately, the School Board adopted a “You never conceived how we could get Officials have also said legalizing acces- “Despite the funded, organized opposition more modest plan to address elementary along without her,” Pebley said. “She was – sory dwelling units will help the County of the Arlington County Republican Party, school overcrowding. They opted to move is – too vital to us all to contemplate.” regulate the illegal ones that currently ex- the number of opponents at this meeting is less than 60 students out of Tuckahoe El- ist. “Everybody knows that these accessory only a few dozen and there are dozens in ementary School and change the locations dwellings are happening regardless of this support,” he said. “Even the amount of of several pre-school programs. Photo courtesy Arlington Co ordinance,” Fran Lunney, a County hous- people willing to take a minute to sign an But many have said that these measures ing official, said. online petition is less than one half of one do not adequately address the over-enroll- “We will have taken a step to en- percent of Arlington’s ment problem in North Arlington and the sure the safety of those units,” residents.” Board is scheduled to revisit this issue later Board Member Jay Fisette (D) “You can’t cram this year. However, now that hundreds of said, “Because some of those units parents are passionately involved in this are not built to safety codes.” everybody into Foreclo- process, it is unlikely that any kind of con- Also, supporters said, accessory sensus can be reached. dwelling units are a way to in- this county no sures “This whole process has spiraled into an crease the amount of badly- Arlington has been emotional and political morass,” Tuckahoe needed affordable housing in Ar- matter how spared much of the

unty Civic Feder parent Ronald Molteni said. lington. pain that has been felt “I know that students and young hard you try.” by other jurisdictions entry-level workers and others in — Merryl Burpoe in the foreclosure cri- Election need of affordable housing will sis. When Governor Tim Kaine (D) came to benefit tremendously from this proposal,” A report from the

Arlington earlier this month, he praised lo- ation Chris Nettles, a graduate student living in Metropolitan Washington Council of Gov- cal Democrats for thinking outside of their Arlington, said. ernments stated that from March 2007 to county when it comes to politics. But County Board Member Mary Hynes February 2008, there were 167 foreclosed “You couldn’t elect any more Democrats,” (D) said that there was no guarantee that homes in Arlington. However, the report he said. “But … you weren’t content to have Frances Finta. those who rent out accessory dwelling units also stated that, in Arlington, 22 percent of a Democrat in your own back yard. You would keep them low-priced. those foreclosed homes were located in wanted to make sure there were more.” “It relies too much on the decisions of in- three small neighborhoods: Columbia For- In recent presidential election years, turn- Accessory dividuals to pro- est, Claremont and Nauck. out in Arlington county has hovered around vide affordable These three areas, which are situated 70 percent. Dwelling “You never conceived housing,” she south of Columbia Pike and west of Glebe In the past, high turnout in Arlington has Units said. Hynes was Road, have borne the brunt of Arlington’s made a difference. In the 2006 Senate race how we could get along the lone Board foreclosures in recent months as well. between Democrat Jim Webb and Republi- This weekend, at an eight without her. She was – Member to vote “Foreclosure activity is becoming increas- can George Allen, a large number of votes hour public hear-ing that against the con- ingly concentrated,” the report states, from this area helped push Webb to a ra- featured more than 60 is – too vital to us all to troversial pro- “which indicates that … there may be more zor-thin upset victory over the incumbent speakers, the Arlington posal, which activity there in months to come.” Allen. County Board voted to le- contemplate.” passed on a four This year, Arlington Democrats are hop- galize the renting of acces- to one vote. ing that their turnout efforts can not only sory dwelling units. Acces- — Jim Pebley Budget & Taxes win Virginia’s other Senate seat for the sory dwelling units are parts THE LEGAL- This past spring, Arlington’s real estate Democrats, but that they can also help give of single-family homes such as basements IZATION of these rental units garnered Virginia’s 13 electoral votes to Obama. or guest rooms that can be rented out to a strong opposition from homeowners who See Issues, Page 22 third party.

6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Guide Arlington’s Rock & Roll Heroes Beneath staid, suburban Arlington exists a vibrant rock scene with a rich history.

By David Schultz in the wake of The Beatles’ arrival on Ameri- The Connection can shores. Known for their explosive guitar playing and lively shows, they played here are a select group of towns often at Washington-Lee High School and and cities that have been immor other places around the area. Ttalized in the rock canon; think In 1967, The Cherry People recorded a “London Calling,” “Detroit Rock self-titled album in New York City. However, City,” or even “Viva Las Vegas.” according to an account from the Arlington Sadly, Arlington is not among this group. County Library’s Virginia Room, the band’s

This town of 200,000 across the river from record label added strings and horns to their Photo courtesy Galaxy Hut the nation’s capital wouldn’t album after it was recorded be on anyone’s short list of to make it poppier. The legendary rock and roll mec- “They should Cherry People never regained cas. focus and eventually broke But that’s not due to its have been big, up in 1975. lack of trying. Dozens of well-respected, if not widely but you know IN THE EARLY and mid- heard, bands have called Ar- how that goes.” 1980’s, the bands on local lington their home. And label Dischord Records, such there are currently numer- — John Stanton, as Minor Threat, Rites of ous places in the county to local rock historian Spring and Fugazi, seemed The Galaxy Hut: ground zero in Arlington’s rock scene. create, play and listen to rock poised to take over the music. world. However, few people are aware While that didn’t quite happen, those that almost none of that legend- ONE OF THE more fondly remembered fiercely independent and ambitious groups ary music was actually recorded in bands to come out of Arlington is Penta- put Washington D.C. on the map as one of the District; rather, it was put to gram, a mid-1970’s quartet that local ama- the premiere punk rock cities in the coun- tape in Arlington at Inner Ear Re- teur rock historian John Stanton described try. cording Studios. “stoner gods.” Inner Ear started off in the base-

The group trafficked in the kind of loud, ment of Don Zientara, an electron- Photo by aggressive heavy metal popularized at the ics expert who lived near Thomas time by Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Rock & Roll Jefferson Middle School. When Lead by vocalist Bobby Liebling, a Crystal Here are a few clubs in Arlington that The Teen Idles, an early-1980s host live music: David Schultz City native, Pentagram slowly gained a fol- ❖ Clarendon Grill – punk group headed by local leg- lowing and was able to score a rehearsal 1101 N. Highland Street end Ian MacKaye, were recording with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of ❖ Freddie’s Beach Bar – at Inner Ear they thought it was in rd Kiss. But they were never able to secure an 555 23 Street South the middle of nowhere. ❖ Galaxy Hut – 2711 Wilson Boulevard elusive major-label contract. ❖ Iota – 2832 Wilson Boulevard “They said ‘I wonder if a 7-11 is “They should have been big,” Stanton ❖ Ireland’s Four Courts – nearby. Maybe we should stock /The Connection said, “But you know how that goes.” 2051 Wilson Boulevard up,’” Zientara recalled. “They ❖ Whitlow’s On Wilson – Another Arlington band that flirted with 2854 Wilson Boulevard thought it was in the hinterlands.” greatness was The Cherry People. ❖ Murky Coffee – 3211 Wilson Boulevard In 1990, Zientara moved his stu- The band was one of many that formed dio to the Shirlington area and, since then, it has played host to some of the biggest names in rock: Jimmy Eat World, Dave Grohl and Arlington’s own: Pentagram. Henry Rollins just to name a few. But Zientara said that the downside to studio is in a perfect location. “It’s in an moving to a bigger studio is that his costs apartment but it’s above a restaurant and a have gone up and his services have become bar so you can make a lot of noise up there,” less affordable. “Some of the local bands he said. that I would like to record just can’t do it,” Upstairs Studios has a rudimentary but he said. “It’s a problem that really can’t be solid setup, Hoffman said, and many small avoided.” but talented local bands such as The Cas- settes and Trans-Am have recorded there.

art ZIENTARA’S Inner Ear Recording Studios Galaxy Hut’s recording studio, along with isn’t the only place in Arlington that caters its quirky décor and the dozens of bands to loud, guitar-driven music. that play there on a regular basis, have In the Clarendon neighborhood, above made it ground zero in the fledgling rock the Galaxy Hut bar, exists a little-known scene that currently exists in Arlington. recording studio that focuses on the small But Hoffman said that, while there is a bands Zientara might have worked with 25 rock scene in the county, people shouldn’t

Coburn A. Dukeh years ago. expect all of Arlington’s bands to have a Known simply as Upstairs Studios, the common thread uniting their sounds. operation is run by Nikhal Ranade, a drum- “Ten years ago … [it] was kind of de- Photo by Photo mer in the local band The Aerialists. fined,” he said. “But since the whole scene The lounge at Arlington’s Inner Ear Studios features records by the Lary Hoffman, owner of the Galaxy Hut doesn’t focus on Dischord Records any more vaunted bands that have recorded there in the past. and fellow Aerialists member, said that the that sound is kind of a free for all.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide In With The New Arlington is speckled with new public facilities. By David Schultz The Connection Washington-Lee High School ARLINGTON When Washington-Lee High School’s new building officially A new high-tech bus station opened earlier this year in opened at the beginning of this Arlington’s Shirlington neighborhood. year, teachers and students were amazed at what they saw. project finally got under way earlier this year. OPEN HOUSES “I’m really excited to go to school tomorrow!” The new facility will house a brand new library sophomore Hannah Dannenfelser said before the first along with a school for special needs students. It is Open Saturday, July 26 day of classes in the new building. being built on the current site of the Reed School, a The new school building had an extra-wide main historic but unused building. hallway that flooded with natural light. Assistant The plans for the new facility got underway in 2000 & Sunday, July 27, 2008* Principal Tyrone Byrd said that this was a huge im- but experienced several delays. Concerns about main- provement over the old school building. taining the historic Reed building arose, as well as “The light is so bright and inviting,” he said. “The 22209 logistical problems with the coordination of County old building was gloomy.” and Schools resources. 1619 Colonial Terr $600,000 Sun. 1-4pm The John Eric Group Long & Foster 703-284-9200 For the nearly $100 million dollar rebuilding project, “At one time this was thought to be a separate 1680 Quinn St $989,000 Sun. 1-4pm The John Eric Group Long & Foster 703-284-9200 Washington-Lee had been under some form of con- 1730 Arlington Blvd #105 $289,900 Sun. 1-4pm Robert Ferguson RE/MAX /Allegiance 703-824-4192 project but then we came together,” County Board struction for almost two years up until that point. Chairman Walter Tejada (D) said. “A lot of people 22207 Those funds were used to give the school a high- have been working a long, long time to make this 3826 N Abingdon St. $769,000 Sun. 1-4pm Betsy Twigg Long & Foster 703-967-4391 tech update. It now features a cyber café and doz- happen.” 4864 33rd Road N $979,000 Sun. 1-4pm John Plank Long & Foster 703-528-5646 ens of touch-screen digital blackboards. The new joint facility, which is located in the west- 2418 N Rockingham St $843,500 Sun. 1-4pm William Merriam Long & Foster 703-585-1339 “The technology is so inviting and encouraging for 2320 Ridgeview Rd $1,875,000 Sun. 1-4pm Sharnon Hayman Long & Foster 703-847-3340 ern part of Arlington near its border with Falls the kids,” Byrd said. “[Also], teachers are looking to Church, will feature a coffee lounge and free wire- 5307 26TH St N $849,950 Sun. 1-4pm Gordon Noffsinger Better Homes 703-790-5100 work with this so now we can get the top candidates.” 1701 N Taylor St. $1,295,000 Sun. 1-4pm Betsy Twigg Long & Foster 703-967-4391 less Internet for library users as well as a daycare The rebuilding of Washington-Lee is not over yet. 2457 Wakefield Ct N $1,050,000 Sun. 1-4pm Mitchell Schneider Hayes & Schneider 703-522-0002 center for Arlington Public Schools employees in the The school’s athletic facilities and its parking lot are Reed building. 22206 currently under renovation and are scheduled to be The Westover Library/Reed School facility is sched- 3613 S Taylor Street $410,000 Sun. 1-4pm Colin Middleton Long and Foster 703 201-8712 completed in the coming year and a half. uled to hold its grand reopening in the fall of 2009. 4608 28th Rd S #C $399,000 Sun. 1-4pm Timothy Bateman Weichert 703-527-3300 But local school officials are thrilled with what has 22205 been done so far at the Arlington high school. “It’s a 801 Florida St N $1,450,000 Sun. 1-4pm Ali Khazai Fairfax Realty 703-533-8660 spectacular building,” Superintendent Robert Smith said. Shirlington Bus Station 905 N Kensington Street $1,339,000 Sat. 1-4pm William Merriam Long & Foster 703-585-1339 In the booming Shirlington neighborhood of South 887 N Kensington Street $1,425,000 Sat. 1-4pm Marty Merriam Long & Foster 703-795-0099 Westover Library & Reed Arlington, a new bus station recently opened that 883 N Kentucky Street $665,000 Sun. 1-4pm Marty Merriam Long & Foster 703-795-0099 seeks to serve the needs of this bustling area. 22204 School The station features many high-tech amenities designed to make the use of public transit in the area 4611 S 8th St $539,000 Sun. 1-4pm Nick Kuhn McEnearney 703-671-5225 It’s been nearly a decade in the making, but con- 2810 16th St $699,000 Sun. 1-4pm Ernesto Sorto Weichert 703-549-8700 struction on the new Westover Library/Reed School See New, Page 16 22203 633 Abingdon St N $612,000 Sun. 1-4pm Tena Nauheim Long & Foster 703-873-3500 5416 Carlin Springs Rd $624,900 Sun. 1-4pm Jim McGarity Long & Foster 703-283-7509 341 Edison St $699,000 Sun. 1-4pm Jim McGarity Long & Foster 703-283-7509 625 N Tazewell St $689,900 Sun. 1-4pm John Plank Long & Foster 703-528-5646 6051 6th St N $659,900 Sun. 1-4pm David Lloyd Weichert 703-527-3300 553 Piedmont St N $550,000 Sun. 1-4pm Shelia Carney Avery-Hess 703-821-5005 22201 1726 N Rhodes St #352 $289,900 Sun. 1-4pm Tracy Wilder McEnearney 703-599-1066

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Every Sunday, Potomac Over- Sundays at Overlook look holds a family program. By Ben Geier Potomac Overlook. She noted that the en- visitors with co- The Connection tire program is based on Richard Louv’s lonial-era games, book “Last Child in the Woods,” which la- bubble blowing, he earthy smells of dirt and the ments how little exposure modern children and the painting unmistakable sound of wind and families are given to the outdoors. of various ob- Twhispering as it passes through Potomac overlook is seeking to reverse this jects. branches hit visitors to Potomac trend by providing an easy outlet for local The program Overlook Regional Park as soon as they be- residents to experience the outdoors, as well not only serves gin to walk the paths. In an attempt to have as providing various nature and outdoors the interest of more people experience this sensory over- activities. promoting the load, the park began in May the “Come On this Sunday the crowd outside of the outdoors to citi- Hang Out… Outdoors!” program. Nature Center is not overwhelming but defi- zens, but of pro- The program takes place at the park’s nitely present. There are a number of fami- moting the parks Nature Center, a small house located 300 lies who have stopped for the complimen- themselves. yards from the parking lot. The walk is tary lemonade and watermelon, to take a “[The Park made more enjoyable by the presence of a break from a hike, or to check out the what managers] “planet walk,” where plaques with informa- was on display for that day. would like to try tion about each planet are placed at a dis- “Today we have the box turtle and the to develop a pro- tance from the Nature Center relative to the mole king snake,” said DeVault. gram in which planets distance from the sun (with the The snake especially was popular among people could fallen from grace Pluto tacked inside the the younger crowd. In addition to the live come to the park Nature Center.) Outside the nature center, animals, there was a “Touch and Feel Box,” on a regular ba- staff and volunteers were setting up that where partners could take turns feeling sis,” said Travis day’s activities. natural artifacts and guessing to their part- Anderson, who “We want people to get outside,” said ner what they were touching. Also, several works with Park Heather DeVault, a summer naturalist at volunteers were entertaining the very young Maintenance. Though the event has been a success thus far, there are even more plans for expansion in the future, “It’s an evolv- ing process,” said Rich Bailey, a naturalist at the Park. “We’d like to plan and schedule some Potomac Overlook Park is home to three wild birds. Two community owls and a red-tailed hawk. All the birds had been potlucks.” wounded in various accidents and recovered with the The Park is help of a wildlife rehabilitator. They are not able now to also may pro- survive on their own and the naturalists at the park mote environ- have made enclosures for them and provide food. Pic- mentalism on a tured is a red-tailed hawk. more universal standard, outside of the Park. Sunday, they would certainly have an audi- Summer naturalist Heather “We might have a hybrid car on display ence. DeVault shows a full grown one Sunday,” Bailey said. Photos by Louise Krafft/ Mole King Snake to the visi- Based on the enthusiasm displayed last Connection Caitlan, a park volunteer helps Sam tors at the park on Sunday. Partin with a children’s game.

Parks and Recreation ments/ParksRecreation/scripts/parks/ original boundary of Washington, D.C parks_list.asp. To make reservations call Annie’s Park Take advantage of 1,145 acres of park 703-228-4747 1825 North Moore St. and open space set aside for enjoyment Features: Metro-accessible, landscaped area with benches. Near Georgetown and Arlington of Arlington’s natural beauty. Many parks Parks National Cemetery. are alongside the Four Mile Run bike trails Alcova Heights and Potomac River drainages, providing 901 South George Mason Drive Barcroft a play area and spectacular view of Wash- Features: baseball and softball fields, newly 4200 Four Mile Run Drive Features: Nature area, multi-use community, ington, D.C. Be sure to explore and find renovated playground, basketball and volleyball courts,restrooms. baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, tennis tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and handball courts, paved trail, bridge, bike and picnic and hiking areas. For prob- Allie S. Freed Park racks. lems, call the 24-hour Maintenance 2465 South Culpeper St. Special Features: Fourth of July fireworks, Features: stream runs through park. sports and fitness center. Hotline at 703-228-3951. Information Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, restroom, about any of the parks, swimming pools, Andrew Ellicott Park at the West Corner- one public picnic shelter and one rental picnic nature centers or recreation centers can stone shelter be accessed at 2824 North Arizona St. See Parks, Page 14 http://www.arlingtonva.us/Depart- Special Features: West cornerstone marking the Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 ❖ 11 Calendar

throughout the mall free of charge in AUGUST a safe environment. Visit National Night Out. An annual event www.ballston-common.com or call observed in all 50 states on Tuesday, 703-243-8088. Aug. 5. Arlington County Police sponsors the event and encourages Arlington House. Arlington House was residents to turn on their porch lights the home of Robert E. Lee and his and hold cookouts, ice-cream socials, family for 30 years. The house is now flashlight walks and other activities a memorial to Lee and is open all year that provide opportunities to get to from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The know your neighbors. Call 703-228- Robert E. Lee Museum and the 4123. grounds around the house are also open to the public. On the first Friday Arlington County Fair. The 29th in October, the Arlington House opens annual Arlington County Fair takes its doors, giving visitors a chance to place from Aug. 6-10 at the Thomas see the Arlington House and National Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Cemetery at night. Call 703-235- 2nd St. The fair features exhibits, 1530. family entertainment, rides for children, food and entertainment. Shuttle buses leave from the NOVEMBER designated Park and Ride areas Indoor Picnic at the Ellipse Art regularly. For transportation and Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. An accessibility information, visit the exhibition of literary, musical and Arlington County Fair Web site at performance pieces starts at 7 p.m. www.arlingtoncountyfair.org or call Arrive at 6 p.m. to claim a spot. Bring 703-920-4556. The event will take a picnic and blanket. Call 703-228- place on Wednesday, Aug. 6, outdoors 7710. only 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 7, indoors: 7-10 p.m., outdoors: 5-10 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 8, indoors: 10 a.m.- DECEMBER 9 p.m., outdoors: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Chamber Meeting. The Arlington Sat., Aug. 18, indoors: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Chamber of Commerce will host its outdoors: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sun., annual meeting on Friday, Dec. 12. Aug. 10, indoors: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Visit www.arlingtonchamber.org or outdoors: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Every year, Clarendon hosts a Mardi Gras parade. call 703-525-2400. Light Up Rosslyn. This annual “Art at the Heights.” Exhibition of Farmer’s Market. Another smoky bar room. This free event, held ceremony, including refreshments and ONGOING SUMMER works by local painters. 4502 Old Lee convenient farmer’s market located at every September, features an music by the Metropolitan Chorus, Highway. Every Saturday from 10 Pike Park on Columbia Pike at S. afternoon of music from a variety of will take place at the WJLA AND FALL EVENTS a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday from noon-3 Walter Reed Drive. Market is open jazz influences. Co-sponsored by the Jumbotron, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Lunchtime Concert Series. Free p.m. Showings sponsored by the every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rosslyn Renaissance, the 18th edition starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, concerts every Tuesday (at Spice of Arlington Artists Alliance, a nonprofit May 4-Nov. 23. Call 703-892-2776. of the Jazz Festival is scheduled for Dec. 4. Call 703-522-6628 or visit Life Plaza) and Thursday (at Metro organization in support of art and Sept. 6, 12:30-7 p.m. this year at www.rosslynva.org. Park) in Rosslyn, at 11:00 a.m.-3:00 artists in Arlington. Visit Flea Market and Community Gateway park. Call Roni Freeman at p.m. from May 15 through Oct. 23. www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org Garage Sale. Run by the Arlington 703-812-8881. Call 703-522-6628 or visit Civitan Club, the market is held the JANUARY www.rosslynva.org. The Big Red Caboose at Bluemont is first Saturday of every month from 7 Clarendon Day. A street party held Photo 2006. A regional juried photocall open to visitors during the summer a.m.-1 p.m., April-November. The Saturday September 29 noon-7 p.m., of the works of photographers from Arts Al Fresco Concerts at Welburn through Sept. 10 on Saturdays from event is held at the I-66 parking Clarendon Day features the cuisine of Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Square. Held on Fridays starting June 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 garage at the corner of N. 15th and N. local restaurants, the music of local and West Virginia, from Jan. 27-April 1 through July 25. Concerts include p.m. -5 p.m. Free for all ages. The Quincy streets. Call 703-228-3314. bands, antiques and collectibles 3. Opening Reception is in January at music styles of folk, rock, and blues. caboose is located at 601 N. markets, and the art of area craft the Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. On July 11th Franklin and Friends Manchester St. Call 703-525-0168. Arlington Farmer’s Market. Fruits makers and artists. Visit Fairfax Drive. Call 703-228-7710. performs from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and vegetables, cut flowers, plants, www.clarendon.org. in Welburn Square across from the The Ballston Art Market returns to meats, cheeses, milk, eggs, wine, Ballston Metro and tickets are free. Welburn Square in May, offering honey, Christmas trees and more from FEBRUARY Call 703-228-1850 or visit http:// original creations for home decor, as many as 30 producers. Located at OCTOBER Mardi Gras Celebration. The www.arlingtonats.org/ gifts and personal use, including the corner of N. 14th Street and N. Blocktoberfest. This street festival Clarendon Courthouse Mardi Gras cultural_affairs/alfresco.htm. handmade jewelry, pottery, quilts, Courthouse Road, near Courthouse includes live music from 51 bands on begins with a parade at 8 p.m. on wearable art, giftware, watercolors, Metro Station. Held from 8 a.m.-noon 10 stages, a carnival midway, prizes, Feb. 24, marching up Wilson Military Band Concerts. Held from oil paintings and photography starting every Saturday year-round. Call 703- beer, and children’s activities. Boulevard from Danville Street to the Memorial Day to Labor Day at 3700 May 10th. The monthly outdoor 228-6400. Blocktoberfest runs from 1-10 p.m. on Metro station at N. Highland Street. Four Mile Run Drive. These free market operates from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, taking up five blocks concerts feature at various times the the second Saturday of every month. Toastmasters, a group that strives to outside Ballston Common Mall, Army band (703-696-3399), the Navy Different artists exhibit each month. A help participants end their fear of including Wilson Boulevard from MARCH Band (202-433-2525), the Marine select panel juries the artists. Welburn public speaking, meets on the first Randolph to Glebe, and Randolph Shamrock Festival. This annual event Band (202-433-4011) and the Air Square is adjacent to the Metro and third Wednesdays of each month Street between Wilson and Glebe. is held at RFK stadium and features Force Band (202-767-5658). Visit station at 9th and N. Stuart streets at Ledo’s pizza at Quality Inn Iwo Main events tickets start at $15 with entertainment, food, activities, and usarmyband.com near Ballston Common Mall. For Jima, 1501 Arlington Blvd. Call 703- VIP tickets starting at $79.99. Visit authentic Irish dancers and music. directions and further information, 838-0477. www.blocktoberfest.com. Admission costs $10 in advance, $15 Marine Corps and Iwo Jima call 703-228-0560 or 703-528-3527. at the gate. Family discounts are Memorial Sunset Parades. Every Story Hour at Aladdin’s Lamp Pioneer Day Festival. A celebration of available. Go to Tuesday evening at the U.S. Marine Ballston hosts a weekly Farmers Market Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. the nation’s heritage featuring live www.hiballevents.com. Contact Corps Memorial, the U.S. Marine in Welburn Square, from 11 a.m.-3 Harrison St., suite 10, Wednesdays music, dancers, local artisans and [email protected] Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent p.m. every Friday from May 30 and Saturdays at 11 a.m. A special food. Located at Gulf Branch Nature Drill Team are featured. Tuesday through Oct. 17. Welburn Square is guest or store staff member will read Center, 3608 Military Road. 703-228- Arlington Artists Alliance Art Fest. Sunset Parades June 3rd –July 28 are located between N. Stuart and N. to children ages 2-6. Call 703-241- 4400 Weekly hours vary based on events. at 7 p.m. and parades on August 5th Taylor streets, across from the 8281. The week features classes and live and August 12th start at 6:30 p.m. Ballston Metro Station. Call 703-528- College Fair. Sponsored by Arlington demonstrations as well as an art show Parking is available at Arlington 3527 or e-mail Public Schools at Ballston Commons and sale. At Fort C.F. Smith, 2411 N. Cemetery. Call 202-433-6060. [email protected]. SEPTEMBER Mall in October. www.Ballston- 24th St. Call 703-532-4450. Speedy Tolliver Fiddler’s Fest. common.com Clarendon Farmer’s Market. Fresh Traditional fiddlers will perform in ONGOING EVENTS produce and miscellaneous items many styles in honor of 86-year-old Marine Corps Marathon. The annual APRIL Volunteer Work Day at Potomac from 19 vendors are available for sale fiddling legend Roy “Speedy” Tolliver. marathon sponsored by the Spanish-Language Book Fair. Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. every Wednesday all year from 2-7 Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12-4 p.m. at Washington Post begins and ends in Arlington Public Schools will hold its Marcey Road, from 10 a.m.-noon, on p.m. The market is located adjacent to Lubber Run Amphitheater, N. 2nd and Arlington at the Iwo Jima Memorial annual Spanish-Language Book Fair. the first Saturday of each month. Help the entrance of the Clarendon Metro N. Columbus streets. Free. Call the after running its course past Call Arlington Public Schools with the gardens or trails. Call 703- Station. Call 703-812-8881. Arlington County Office of Heritage Washington’s monuments on Sunday, Community Outreach Specialist 528-5406. Arts at 703-228-1899. Oct. 26, beginning at 7:55 a.m. for Ricardo E. Campos at 703-228-7208. Rosslyn Farmer’s Market. This wheelchair and hand cycle The Horticulture Hotline is available ongoing market is located at the All Arlington Salon. Juried all-media participants and 8:00 a.m. for Flea Market and Community from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, corner of Oak Street and Wilson exhibition for artists who live, work runners. Call 703-784-2225 or visit Garage Sale. The Arlington Civitan year-round at 703-228-6414. Home Boulevard and is open on Thursdays or maintain studios in Arlington. Aug www.marinemarathon.com. Club hosts a flea market the first gardeners are also welcome to visit from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. from May 1st -Sept. 13th. Visit Saturday of every month from 5 a.m.- the Virginia Cooperative Extension 24 through Nov. 15. Call Lynn www.arlingtonarts.org/ Trick-or-Treating. Ballston Commons 1 p.m. between April and November. Office at the Fairlington Community Schulsinger at Spice of Life at 703- ellipseartcenter.htm Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., will host an The event is at the Arlington County Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., during 522-6628. annual Halloween Trick-or-Treating parking garage on N. 15th St. Call these hours. Rosslyn Jazz Festival. Great jazz event in late October. Children of all 703-228-3314. Columbia Pike Homegrown doesn’t have to be confined to a dark, ages are invited to trick-or-treat

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Neighborhood Day in Arlington "BEST of McLean!" includes countywide events, including -The Washingtonian Open: Lunch-Dinner neighborhood fairs and street festivals “The Lamb dishes are winners” and concluding with a parade from -Washington Post Richmond Monday-Saturday the Clarendon Metro to N. Wayne Closed: Sunday Street. Multicultural festival in Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon • Intimate Dining Room • Fine Cuisine Major Credit Cards are accepted • Cocktails • Knowledgeable Service Blvd. Call 703-228-3155 TTY: 703- Reservation Suggested 228-4611 for more information. Fresh Daily Specials Seafood, Beef, Lamb dishes

Walk for the Animals. A pledge walk 6627 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA • (703)790-5164 • www.cafetatti.com for people and dogs to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington as part of the Neighborhood Day activities. Call 703-931-9241, ext. 280, or e-mail [email protected]. Taste of Arlington returns to Ballston Aladdin’s Lamp Common Mall in May. It is held on Children’s Books & Other Treasures 4238 Wilson Blvd. Street festival with restaurants, entertainment, crafts, SUMMER READING PARTY FEATURING auction and more. Free admission. AUTHOR JENNIFER L. HOLM Visit www.TasteofArlington.com. Sunday, July 27 at 1:30 p.m. Jennifer L. Holm will speak about writing her fun graphic novel series about a sassy mouse with CSC Invitational Bike Race held in attitude to spare, Babymouse. Ms. Holm is also the author of books for children grades 4-8, including May in Clarendon. Call 703-276-0228 the graphic style novel Middle School is Worse than Meatloaf (on Arlington School summer reading for details. list for 6th graders) and two Newbery Honor-winning novels, A Penny from Heaven and Our Only May Amelia. There will be refreshments, drawings to win prizes signed by authors, and book giveaways for SUMMER children who have read (or had read to them) at least 4 books this summer. Book signing will follow. Summer Concert Series. Beginning Grades 1-6. Please call to register. 703-241-8281 in June at Lubber Run Amphitheater [email protected] and continuing throughout the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, 2499 N. Harrison St., Arlington summer. Call 703-228-7781 for more information. Any Purchase of $30 or More $5 OFF Not valid with any other offer. Expires8/31/08 Netherlands Carillon Concerts. Local dance company Jane Franklin Dance has perfor- Beginning in early June and mances in the area throughout the year. Visit See Calendar, Page 15 janefranklin.com for more.

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From Page 11 Bulter Holmes 101 South Barton St. Shelter Capacities: 18-50 and 90-250 Features: school-age playground, bas- Rental Rates: $100/day ketball court, water fountains, picnic shelter. Beaver Pond 4747 North Fairfax Drive Carver Features: Stream, Paved Trail, Wild- 1528 13th Road South life Observation. Features: multi-use fields, basketball and tennis courts, restrooms, play- Benjamin Banneker ground. 1701 North Van Buren St. Features: two accessible playgrounds, Crandal Mackey water fountains, stream, paved trail, 1933 North Lynn St. dog exercise area, information kiosk, Features: Metro accessible, ornamen- parking lot. tal garden, waterfall, near Georgetown and the Spectrum Theater. Bluemont Junction 744 North Emerson St. Dark Star Features: water fountains, wildlife 1655 North Fort Myer Drive. observation,paved trail, nature area. Features: scupltures by Nancy Holt, coming together of shadows every year Bluemont Park on Aug. 1. 601 N. Manchester St. Features: Paved trail, basketball, ten- Donaldson Run nis, and volleyball courts, public fields, 30th Street North and Miltary Road. playgrounds, frisbee golf course, Features: stream, bridge, nature area, Ranger’s station wildlife observatory. Photo by Louise Krafft/Connection Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, Trout fishing at Bluemont park. restroom, and one shelter with electric- Fort C.F. Smith ity 2411 24th Street North. Gulf Branch Nature Center restroom, and one shelter. Shelter Capacity: 130-150 people Features: nature area, ornamental Glencarlyn 3608 N. Military Rd. Capacity: 100-250 people Rental Rates: $100/day garden, wildlife observation, restrooms. 301 S. Harrison St. Rental Rates: $100/day Features: Dog Exercise area, bridge, Long Branch Nature Center Reserve these pavilions by contacting Bon Air Fort Ethan Allen stream, fishing area, nature area, play- 625 South Carlin Springs Road the Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park 850 N. Lexington St. 3829 North Stafford St. ground, information kiosk, Features: nature center, stream, Drive, 703-228-4747 (voice) or 703- Features: Multi-use field, play- Features: one multi-use community amphitheater, Long Branch Nature Cen- bridge, trail, wooded area. 228-4743 (TTY). grounds, basketball, volleyball, and field, two accessible playgrounds, bas- ter tennis courts, nature area, Memorial ketball court, dog exercise area. Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountains, Lubber Run Thomas Jefferson Rose Garden handicap-accessible restroom and two North Columbus and Second streets 3501 South Second St. Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, Foxcroft Heights shelters Features: Multi-use field, paved trail, Features: baseball, softball, soccer handicap-accessible restroom and one Southgate Road and South Oak Shelter Capacity: 100-150 people and volleyball and basketball courts, play- and multi-use fields, track, school-age shelter Street. 100-250; shelter No. 2 is wheelchair grounds, paved trail, stream, nature accessible playground, basketball, ten- Shelter Capacity: 135-250 people Features: accessible playground. Near accessible. area, gazebo, fire ring. nis, volleyball and handball courts, Rental Rates: $100/day Navy Annex, Henderson Hall and Ar- Rental Rates: $100/day Picnic Area: Grills, water fountains, paved trail, ornamental garden lington National Cemetery. Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other. —M. C. Richards

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From Page 15 continuing through the summer on Saturdays, enjoy guest artists playing the 50-bell Carillon in free concerts at the Carillon on Route 50 and George Washington Memorial Parkway. Concerts are held in May and One of December 2-4p.m. and in June, July, the per- and August 6-8 p.m. Call 703-289- 2500. formers at last Rock at the Row Summer Concert year’s Series. From June through the beginning of August, local rock, blues, Columbia and cover bands play on Thursday Pike Blues nights at Pentagon Row Plaza, located festival. at Army Navy Drive and South Joyce Street. And yes, dancing is encouraged. Shows run from 7-9 p.m. Photo Visit www.pentagonrow.com for more information. Call 703-413-6692 by Louise JULY Krafft/ County Fireworks. The Arlington Connec- County Department of Parks and tion Recreation sponsors an annual fireworks display on July 4 at Barcroft Park, 4100 S. Four-Mile Run Drive, beginning at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). The display lasts about 45 minutes.

Freedom Fest. Clarendon celebrates July 4 with live bands, beer, food booths and other activities at N. Highland and 11th streets, from 11 legends as Buster Keaton, Charlie features screenings of rarely seen a.m.-9 p.m. Cost is $10; children Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Roscoe “Fatty” comedies as well as memorabilia from under 10 are free. Visit Arbuckle, Stan Laurel and Oliver the silent and early sound eras. There www.hiballevents.com. Hardy. But what makes Slapsticon a are also thematic workshops, like this special event is its commitment to year’s “Stan or Ollie: The solo films of Rosslyn Spectrum. A four-day festival recognizing lesser-known artists from Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.” Keep celebrating pioneers of cinematic the history of film comedy as well as an eye on www.slapsticon.org for comedy, featuring tributes to such the stars. Every July, the festival details on the festival.

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Arlington Mill on the west end of Arlington Mill Columbia Pike, will feature a resi- In With The New Community dential building, retail stores and underground parking. From Page 8 vides riders with an indoor wait- cards and other transit-related Center The residential building will fea- items. ture 192 residential units, 61 of ing area and increased access to Construction on the new Arling- “With modern amenities and bus which will be rented at below-mar- transit services and information. ton Mill Community Center has yet service seven days a week, the ket-rates to those with low in- more attractive. The station also features high- to begin. But when the new facil- Shirlington Station gives comes. It is the county’s first enclosed tech LED signs at each of the bus ity opens to the public, it will be Arlingtonians even more travel It will also feature a 40,000 bus transfer station, and it consoli- stops that display bus departure used for a variety of different func- choice and greater access to vi- square-foot community center dates several separate stops into times along with other transit in- tions. brant area businesses,” County with a 9,000 square-foot gymna- one location so riders no longer formation. It also houses a Com- The new community center, lo- Board Chairman Walter Tejada (D) sium. have to cross a busy, multi-lane muter Store, where transit users cated on the site of the current street to transfer buses. It also pro- can purchase maps, SmarTrip said in a statement. County officials hope that this new development will help revitalize the economically sagging area on the western end of Colum- bia Pike. “This development accomplishes so much,” County Board Chairman Walter Tejada (D) said in a statement. “It adds to the County’s affordable housing supply and cre Briefs Pet Scoop Animal Emergencies If residents suspect a case of animal cruelty, need help for an injured animal, or see a lost or stray animal in the neighborhood, they can call the Animal Welfare League at 703-931-9241 for assistance. 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive www.awla.org Making the Pup Legal Dogs at least four to six months old must be licensed annually with the county. The cost is $10 for a one-year license and $25 for a three-year license. Licenses are sold at the County Treasurer’s Office, Suite 213, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Call 703-228-3080. Dog Etiquette Having a polite pooch is a high priority for any dog owner, and several laws reinforce this. “Frequent and continu- ous” dog barking is prohibited. Legally, all dogs must be attached to their owners by a leash or a lead and kept under control. Running free is against the law. There are off-leash dog exercise areas in parks for animals trained for voice control. In addition, owners must clean up after their dogs in public places, according to the pooper-scooper law. Call the Animal Welfare League at 703-931- 9241, visit 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive or www.awla.org Shirlington Puppy Parties Join other dog owners on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. at local dog exercise areas, often the fenced-off area inside Shirlington Dog Exercise Area, located along the bicycle path behind a storage facility along South Four Mile Run. Call or e-mail for weekly location announcements. Puppies between four months and one year old with proof of vaccina- tions are welcome. Call 703-578-0522 (mailbox 1) or visit www.arlingtondogs.org. 16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Sports Editor Eric Gilmore Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] A Newcomer’s Guide To High School Sports The Northern Region Washington-Lee Mascot: Generals. he majority of public high and sec School Colors: Blue and gray. Tondary schools in Northern Vir Athletic Director: Carol Callaway, ginia are members of the Virginia 703-228-6207. High School League. The VHSL is based Football Coach: Josh Shapiro, sec- in Charlottesville and is the largest gov- erning body for prep sports in the state. ond year. Public schools are divided into three Washington-Lee went 4-6 overall and classifications of competition in the state: 3-3 in the National District in Shapiro’s AAA, AA and Single A. All of the schools first season. The Generals, which went in Fairfax and Arlington Counties, along on a rare three-game winning streak, with the City of Alexandria, are AAA recorded their first non-district win schools except for Single A George Mason since 2004 (a 21-14 victory over High School in Falls Church. McLean), and narrowly missed the re- In 2005, two cently expanded regional playoffs, con- Loudoun County tinuing their 32-year playoff drought. schools, Stone Boys Basketball Coach: Bobby Bridge and Loudoun Valley Dobson. joined the Northern Girls Basketball Coach: Angie Kelly. Region, with Baseball Coach: Doug Grove. Loudoun Valley leaving after the 2006- 2007 season. Those 30 schools comprise Most Successful Programs: the Northern Region, which is split into four Washington-Lee’s baseball team, under districts of competition: the Patriot, National, longtime coach Doug Grove is perenni- Liberty and Concorde.

Photo by ally strong, having won a district title Athletic teams compete within their dis- in 2005, and five in six years in the late tricts until the postseason, when each sport 1990s. Though the Generals had a los- advances to regional single-elimination play. ing season in 2008, they still made their

Typically, the top two teams in each sport Louise Krafft advance to the Virginia AAA state tourna- sixth straight region tournament ap- ments, held seasonally around the state. pearance. During the school’s 81-year Sports played in the Northern Region in the history, Washington-Lee has won 35 fall are football, girls volleyball, field hockey, district titles, five Northern Region cross-country, golf and cheerleading. In the championships and three state titles. winter, the region plays basketball, wrestling, /Connection The crew team is also renowned and girls gymnastics, swimming/diving, indoor has produced three Olympians. track and ice hockey. In the spring, regional schools participate in soccer, cheerleading, Historic Achievements: From lacrosse, crew, outdoor track, baseball, soft- 1955-65, Washington-Lee’s boys bas- ball and tennis. Yorktown has overtaken Washington-Lee as the premier team in the ketball squad won four Northern Re- National District, having won back-to-back tournament titles. Patriot District gion titles and three state championships under head coaches Morris Levin Annandale Atoms 200-meter free relay team of Wolla, Kromer, Hayfield Hawks and Ralph Guinther. In 1963, Ed and Yorktown Katy Hinkle and Maren Taylor (1:49.04) set Lake Braddock Bruins John Hummer led the 1963 Generals South County Stallions Mascot: Patriots. new high school records. T.C. Williams Titans School Colors: Columbia blue and to a 24-0 season by defeating Douglas West Potomac Wolverines Freeman (Richmond), 44-41, in the white. Historic Achievements: The Patriot West Springfield Spartans state championship. Washington-Lee Athletic Director: Mike Krulfeld, 703- football team has won two regional champi- Robert E. Lee Lancers also touts the most Super Bowl partici- 228-5388. onships in football — one in 1988, when it pants of any Northern Region school, Liberty District Football Coach: Bruce Hanson, (24th beat Marshall 26-20, and another in 1999. Stone Bridge Bulldogs which includes two-time winners Jake year). But Yorktown’s 2007 baseball team became Langley Saxons Scott (Miami Dolphins) and Reggie The Patriots went 5-6 and 5-2 in the Na- the first National District team to finish the Madison Warhawks Harrison (Pittsburg Steelers). Marshall Statesmen tional District. Yorktown continued its win- regular season and tournament undefeated. McLean Highlanders ning streak — that dates back to 1982 — The Patriots went on a 17-game winning South Lakes Seahawks Fun Fact: The school, which was over rival Washington-Lee with a 13-7 vic- streak before bowing out in the first round of W.T. Woodson Cavaliers named after Virginians George Washing- tory. Yorktown lost to Edison in the first the region tournament. During the 2007-2008 Thomas Jefferson Colonials ton and Confederate general Robert E. round of the region playoffs for the second school year, the girls basketball and softball Lee, was built in 1924, and won a share Concorde District consecutive year. teams both set new school standards for wins. Centreville Wildcats Boys Basketball: Rich Avila. of its first state championship five years Chantilly Chargers later, when it tied Big Stone Gap. A few Herndon Hornets Girls Basketball: Kim Cordell. Fun Fact: Yorktown was the premier team years later, a Thanksgiving tradition Oakton Cougars Baseball: Mike Allen. in boys gymnastics when the Virginia High started when Washington-Lee faced off Westfield Bulldogs School League introduced the sport in 1963. Fairfax Rebels with archrival George Washington for Most Successful Programs: In the first 10 years of competition, the Patri- Robinson Rams the Old Oaken Bucket. According to the Yorktown’s girls swimming program has ots won eight state titles and finished as the 1937 yearbook, the 1936 game drew the National District won the National District for the past 11 runner-up in the other years. The event was Edison Eagles largest crowd ever to witness a game in years, and snapped its two-year strangle- not held in 1969. During that period, Stewart Falls Church Jaguars Northern Virginia. The series was dis- hold on the state title last season when the Weisner (Class of 1967) won a school-record J.E.B. Stuart Raiders continued when George Washington Mount Vernon Majors Patriots finished seventh. At the same meet seven individual events, while Jeff Jimeson closed in 1970. The Generals won the Wakefield Warriors in 2007, the 200-meter medley relay team (Class of 1972) won five. The VHSL no longer Washington-Lee Generals of Katy Hinkle, Abigail Ortmayer, Thea last game in the series. Yorktown Patriots sponsors boys gymnastics. —Eric J. Gilmore Kromer and Kristen Wolla (2:01.35) and the —Eric J. Gilmore www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 ❖ 17 Sports

Wakefield Bishop O’Connell Mascot: Knights. in 2008. The Knights had their 121 straight Mascot: Warriors. basketball team carries two legendary School Colors: Blue and silver. wins in WCAC regular-season play — dat- School Colors: Kelly green and coaches amongst its legacy, starting with Athletic Director: Darrell Snyder, 703- ing back to 1999 — halted by Paul VI last white. Maynard Haithcock, who in 2005, was 237-1455 year. From 1997-1999, the O’Connell fin- Athletic Director: Noel Deskins, elected to the school’s Hall of Fame. In Football Coach: Steve Trimble. ished 106-2 — even setting a national 703-228-6733. his first season, Haithcock led the War- The Knights had a disappointing season record for scoreless innings in 1998. Football coach: Keith Powell, (sec- riors to the 1961 state title, as well as in the uber-competitive Washington Catho- ond year) two other appearances in the state final. lic Athletic Conference, finishing 3-7 over- Famous Athletic Graduates: Eric The Warriors finished 2-8 overall, with Haithcock’s largest legacy was probably all and 2-5 in the conference in 2007. Metcalf (Class of 1985) set school records the only wins coming in the National his role in integration — for years he O’Connell was outscored by 100 points, but for the long jump, triple jump, 100, 200, District against Falls Church and winless scrimmaged Hoffman Boston even were heavy on underclassmen and should and 400 meter runs before becoming a JEB Stuart. Powell’s team suffered nu- though it was against county and state be ready to compete this coming season. wide receiver for the University of Texas. merous injuries — including one to run- law. More recently, Bob Veldran spent 30 Boys Basketball Coach: Joe Wootten. At UT, he held five Longhorn records and ning back Jon Logan — but return its years at Wakefield, leading the Warriors Girls Basketball Coach: Jimmy was the NCAA in the top five in 15 other quarterback and fullback for 2008. to numerous Northern Region titles — Brown. categories, and went onto an NFL career Boys Basketball: Tony Bentley including one in 1990. Veldran resigned Baseball Coach: Rick Hart. with Cleveland, Carolina Panthers and Girls Basketball: Marcia Richardson after the 2002 season. Softball Coach: Tommy Orndorff. Washington. Also, former NFL players Bob Baseball: George Baker Asher (Class of 1996), Terrence Wilkins Fun Fact: David Batista — better Most Successful Programs: The girls (Class of 1995) and Casey Crawford (Class Most Successful Programs: No known by his World Wrestling Entertain- basketball program recently won four city of 1995) are former Knights. Kate Ziegler school in the entire Northern Region has ment name Batista — graduated from titles in 12 years, but since Joe Wootten was (Class of 2006) will swim in the 2008 Olym- as many regional championships in bas- Wakefield in 1988. Batista attended Tho- hired nine years ago, the boys basketball pics. ketball as Wakefield, with eight since mas Jefferson Middle School, before team has garnered the notoriety. Wootten, 1951. Under Tony Bentley, the Warriors starting at Washington-Lee, where he who has overseen 21 former players play Fun Fact: Jason Clark (Class of 2008) set a record for school wins with 28 dur- admits to getting in plenty of trouble in in college, has led the Knights to four Vir- averaged 20.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and ing the 2004-2005 season. Wakefield his recent biography. He transferred to ginia Independent School Athletic Associa- 5.9 steals in his senior season, when scored 2,143 points — its highest-ever Wakefield before his junior year, where tion state championships, three Alhambra O’Connell went to the finals of the three — and won the National District for third he wrestled. He was ruled academically Catholic Invitational Tournament crowns prestigious tournaments. Clark, who signed straight year. The Warriots also won the ineligible during his senior year. But all and one WCAC tournament title. a scholarship to attend Georgetown Univer- Northern Region title before suffering its turned out well for the 6-foot-6, 290- sity, finished his career with 2,162 points, only loss of the season in the state semi- pound professional wrestler. Batista is a Historic Achievements: The Knights’ 844 rebounds and 308 steals, and was finals. three-time world heavyweight champion. girls soccer program is an annual power, but named to all-state and to the All-WCAC first- Historic Achievements: The boys —Eric J. Gilmore the real dynasty is in softball, which eclipsed team for three consecutive seasons. the 20-win plateau for the 16th straight year —Eric J. Gilmore SizzlingSizzling SummerSummer Specials!Specials! Sofa & London 5pc Loveseat Dining Set $588 $548

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Lot 117, Section 1, Greenway Downs as the same appears du- ly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book B-10 at page 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 33, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. Employers: PUBLIC NOTICE Commonly known as 2822 Greenway Boulevard, Falls Church, Are your Virginia 22042. The Hawthorne Estates Homes Association (HEHA) provided a recruiting ads deposit to MidAtlantic Tennis Courts and Supplies on February TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $45,000.00 or ten per- 28, 2008 for the resurfacing of a single tennis court within our not working in cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the community. Work that was to begin in May 2008 has not com- form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser other papers? at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- menced. Attempts to contact this company using information ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, provided by them and at the company’s website have proved Try a better way time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of ineffective. HEHA publicly requests that the owners of MidAt- to fill your 6.50 percent per annum from date of sale to date of lantic Tennis Courts and Supplies contact HEHA immediately. employment settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- Any person with information on MidAtlantic Tennis Courts and cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no Supplies may contact HEHA at PO Box 1111, Vienna, VA openings cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- 22183-1111 North edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Potomac Rockville Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Lansdowne 5 Ashburn Cascades Sterling Potomac Chevy Great Bethesda Chase Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 1 Herndon Falls Reston Dulles stand the risk and cost of resale. Airport South McLean Riding Vienna Oakton 6 Arlington Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Chantilly 4 Washington, Centreville D.C. and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Fairfax North Clifton real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Historic Burke Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Station 2

sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Laurel redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Hill ments of record affecting the same, if any. •Target your best job candidates In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- where they live. vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the •Reach readers in addition time of sale. to those who are currently looking for a job. The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- •Proven readership. chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- •Proven results. ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the E-mail: [email protected] risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword puzzle mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) answers each week, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement completed puzzle with your name and the puzzle number hereunder. to the Crossword Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998! Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- The winner of puzzle #0318-6 is: nounced at the time of sale. DAVID N. PRENSKY Jane de Lange Substitute Trustee 0316-1 Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: David N. Prensky www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ July 23-30, 2008 ❖ 21 Top Issues

From Page 6 get. “At what point do we reach our taxing tax rate was increased for the first time capacity?” she asked. “I don’t know, but I in over a decade. have to believe we are close.” In the past, as home values in the county soared, the tax rate was adjusted steadily downward to lessen the impact on local Referenda homeowners. But now, as the national and Candidates’ names won’t be the only regional economy continues to sour and things on this November’s ballots. Arling- County revenues plateau, it appears as ton voters will be asked to consider two though that trend has ended. proposals that could have far-reaching ef- This year’s $1.18 billion Arlington County fects on the future of the county. budget reflected the more austere times. In One item that will be on the ballot this addition to the tax rate increase, it also fea- year would, if passed, establish a County tured cuts in programs and no major new housing authority that could purchase and initiatives. maintain below-market-rate housing. Pro- “We can talk about all the grand ideas we ponents of this referendum have said that want,” County Board Chairman Walter establishing this authority will make it Tejada (D) said, “But if we’re not careful easier to create badly-needed affordable with our funds, we won’t be able to do those housing in the County. things.” This referendum, which was placed on the Next year’s County budget could be even ballot by the local branch of the Green Party, more constrained as inflation drives costs has received very little attention thus far. up and real estate assessments, which are But, if approved, it could radically change the main source of County revenue, con- the way affordable housing is created in tinue to trend downward. Arlington. Along with the increase in the real estate Arlington voters will also be asked to ap- tax rate of three cents per $100 of assessed prove a package of bonds that would go to value, the Board also approved an addi- fund capital projects in the county. Details tional 12.5-cent increase on commercial real of this year’s bond package are still unclear estate earlier this year. The funds raised by as the County Board approved the final ver- this tax increase will be allocated for local sion earlier this week after this story’s dead- transportation projects. line. County Board Member Barbara Favola But the package will almost certainly con- (D) was the lone Board Member to vote tain funding for the rebuilding of Yorktown against this additional tax increase on com- High School and possibly for the rebuild- mercial real estate. She said that the County ing of Wakefield High School, two high-pro- should not place too large of a burden on file projects that have garnered a great deal taxpayers when trying to balance its bud- of community interest.

Viewpoints What is your favorite thing to Responses from do in Arlington? the streets and parks of Arlington Emily Knaus - Brittney from Clarendon: Ferguson “I like all of the parks. I go to the dog park everyday.” Sara Snow from Arlington Heights: “I guess I like to take my child to this playground [Hayes Park]. I also like eat- ing at the restaurants, the ones in Shirlington.”

Erica Potholm from Alex- Andrew andria: Dimck from “My favor- Alexandria: ite thing is “Probably shopping, go to the res- but if I have taurants and the kids go- bars in the ing to the area, like park.” Whitlow’s, [or] Irelands Four Courts.”

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