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rtisphere, the self-de- A scribed “center where arts and people collide,” was the backdrop for the 2011 Women of Vision Awards earlier this month. Given annually since the 2011 Women of Vision Honorees (from left); Editor DC-area Women In Film and Video Mickey Brown, President of Washington Area Lawyers (WIFV) chapter began in 1994, the for the Arts Laura Possessky, Filmmaker Cecilia BIOTECHNOLOGY awards honor women whose ac- Domeyko and National Geographic Television President complishments enrich the profes- Maryanne Culpepper. One year program with rolling admission sion and society with intelligence, Spring 2012 deadline is 11/1/2011 talent and vision. As in past years, sales arm of National Geographic. reer as a print and television jour- 2011’s award recipients are con- WIFV honored Culpepper with a nalist in her native Chile. In 1988 Contact the Program Coordinator for details sidered trailblazers for women in Women of Vision Award for her Domeyko created Accent Media, a 202-687-1070 media. “consummate corporate and cre- multicultural production company Maryanne Culpepper, a 25-year ative leadership.” specializing in bilingual and bicul- E-mail: [email protected] veteran of the industry, was named Cecilia Domeyko is a bilingual tural programs for global distribu- president of National Geographic writer and director who has pro- tion. WIFV selected Domeyko, the Website: http://biotechnology.georgetown.edu Television in April of this year. She duced dozens of award-winning first Latina to receive a Woman of oversees all business and editorial films shot in the U.S., Africa and Vision award, for “combining her activities for the documentary and Latin America. She began her ca- See Presenting, Page 7

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Sandy Levitz Lunner Forum gives Debate legislators chance to Candidates divided talk about issues on constitutional confronting ‘most /The Connection amendment. vulnerable citizens.’ By Michael Lee Pope The Connection By Victoria Ross The Connection hould business owners be able to recover lost profits when The inviting beat of the drummers welcomed visitors to the S mmigration reform, affordable housing, government takes land through Artisphere birthday celebration. From left are Arlington resident predatory lending and poverty topped the eminent domain? That’s a hotly con- Joe Mann with Renee Panagos, Kristen “The Drum Lady” Arant, and Ilist of issues discussed by 15 Gen- tested topic that will be considered Kweku Owusu all of the District. eral Assembly candidates at the annual so- in the upcoming session of the Vir- cial justice forum on Saturday, Oct. 15. ginia General Assembly, and the can- The 18th annual forum, hosted by Social didates on the ballot this November Action Linking Together (SALT), Virginia Artisphere: One Year Old in Arlington have starkly different Organizing and other social advocacy viewpoints. Before the issue can be groups, took place at the Arlington-Fairfax Free open house features performances, put to voters, it has to pass two con- Elks Lodge. secutive sessions of the Virginia Gen- “The governor has already announced salsa lessons and hands-on activities. eral Assembly there will be more draconian cuts to make with an inter- up the $800 million shortfall, despite brag- By Sandy Levitz Lunner vening elec- “Our attorneys ging about a surplus all year,” said Julie The Connection tion. Blust with Virginia Organizing, a statewide At issue is a are very grassroots organization. o commemorate its first birthday proposed concerned “This is precisely why we are bringing Tearlier this month, Artisphere amendment See Candidates Take, Page 8 invited the community to cel- to Virginia’s about this. It ebrate with free music, animation, pup- Constitution pets, opera, a little bit of Shakespeare, that support- would greatly and a whole lot of hands-on arts activi- ers say would Unregistered ties for all ages. strengthen increase The inviting beat of a drum circle just Artisphere volunteer Linda An of the rights of outside the entrance of Artisphere Rosslyn paints a spider and web property own- transportation And Fun greeted visitors who were treated to a on Jacqueline Curay, 8, of Arling- ers when gov- taste of everything this urban arts center ton. ernment takes costs because Moped scooters are offers: theater, live music, film, contem- their property the county hitting the streets in porary visual art, family programs and for public use, salsa dancing. compensating would be record numbers. Artisphere features four performance businesses for venues, three visual art galleries, a 4,000- lost profits if a opening itself By Montie Martin square-foot ballroom and free Wi-Fi. The government The Connection birthday celebrations were sponsored by reduced pub- up to a lawsuit the Rosslyn Business Improvement Dis- lic access to trict which provides services designed to their loca- every time we rlington residents tired of the high make Rosslyn an urban commercial cen- tions. Repub- price of gasoline, the inconvenience A ter and destination for residents and tour- licans tend to put in a curb or finding a parking spot and in ists. support the search of adventure are embracing the Upcoming activities include: amendment, cut.” moped scooter as a preferred form of trans- ❖ Free Live Jazz Thursdays with Matt and Demo- — Arlington County portation. Wigler Trio, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. crats are di- Scooters travel on roads and can park on legislative liaison Pat ❖ The Mistorical Hystery of Henry (I)V, vided. sidewalks. They cost next to nothing in fuel Carroll Nov. 10-Dec. 13. “Eminent and produce few emissions. Because scoot- ❖ Broke: A Film About domain is one of those issues that ers are unregistered owners pay no vehicle Music, Q&A with director people don’t like on a gut level,” said tax, and as part of a newly enacted law they Will Gray, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Kyle Kondik, political analyst with the can pass through red lights if they have For more information Center for Poli- waited over two minutes. and activities visit tics. “But it’s been a few years since Most importantly, scooters are just fun. www.artisphere.com. the furor over the Supreme Court “Scooters just work,” said Bernie Gratzl, decision, so I’m not sure this is the owner of Mopedland in Alexandria. “It takes Kiran Almazor, 2, of kind of issue that’s going to necessar- less than an hour to learn how to ride one, Arlington joined the ily move voters.” they’re fun and they’re cheap.” Drum Circle at Regardless of whether the issue While the cost of a new car runs into the Artisphere’s birth- Arlington residents Rebecca and moves voters, it will be one of the tens of thousands of dollars, asking price day celebration. Isaac Mann got the beat. See Moped Scooters, Page 19 See Candidates, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 3 News

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From Page 3 puts homes, farms and businesses in jeopardy,” said most significant votes returning incumbents and independent challenger Kathy Mallard, who de- newly elected freshmen take up next year. The origi- scribes herself as a conservative. “We need to have a nal amendment was originally introduced by Del. wall of defense for private property rights so we don’t Johnny Joannou (D-79), and the effort has already turn around one day to find out somebody has dis- passed the first round in the General Assembly with covered a loophole.” broad bipartisan support. Although Arlington’s leg- “I support the amendment because is has an ex- islative delegation was united against the effort, the ception for railroads,” said Independent Green can- amendment received support of many Democrats. didate Janet Murphy. “I’m for more transit, not more Northern Virginia Democrats who supported the roads and asphalt. And I feel this amendment will measure include Sen. George Barker (D-39), Sen. encourage transit.” Dick Saslaw (D-35), Del. David Bulova (D-37), Del. Like many who oppose the amendment, Brink says Mark Keam (D-35) and Del. Vivian Watts (D-39). he agrees with protecting property rights but feels “Our attorneys are very concerned about this,” said the amendment is unnecessary. He also said enshrin- Arlington County legislative liaison Pat Carroll. “It ing the language into a constitutional amendment would greatly increase transportation costs because could prevent local and state governments from re- the county would be opening itself up to a lawsuit sponding to a changing set of circumstances. every time we put in a curb cut.” “The problem with putting this into an amendment is that it would make it much more difficult to adapt OPPONENTS of the amendment describe the ef- to changing circumstances,” said Brink. “I see this fort as an unnecessary reaction to the landmark 2005 amendment as reminiscent of one banning same-sex Supreme Court decision Kelo versus marriages, which will make it very difficult for Vir- City of New London. In that case, the majority of ginia keep up with the times.” justices ruled that the government taking of prop- erty from one private owner to give to another in ONE OF THE FEATURES of the amendment be- furtherance of economic development constitutes a fore the General Assembly is that it does not define permissible public use under the Fifth Amendment. lost profits or lost access. That means that the Gen- The ruling created a massive backlash across the eral Assembly must define them and could, there- county, creating momentum in Virginia for 2007 leg- fore, change them at any time. Some of the bill’s islation that defined “public use” in a way that sig- opponents see this as a fatal weakness, one that could nificantly narrowed how eminent domain could be open a Pandora’s Box for Arlington. That’s one of used. the objections raised by Del. (D-49), “This is legislation that closed the Kelo loophole, who is seeking to fill the seat vacated by retiring but every year people come to Richmond and try to state Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30), who voted against the weaken it,” said John Taylor, president of the Vir- amendment. ginia Institute for Public Policy. “That’s why a consti- “We don’t need to enshrine every left-hand turn tutional amendment is necessary.” lane into the constitution,” said Ebbin. “I’m con- Not so, says Arlington County Board member Bar- cerned the lack of definition on the loss or profits or bara Favola. She’s seeking to fill the seat of retiring access could lead to lots of lawsuits.” Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31), who voted Tim McGhee, his Republican challenger, disagrees. against the amendment. Favola disagrees that efforts “My campaign is about fundamental principles, and have been made to erode the 2007 legislation, add- this is a fundamental principle,” said McGhee. “This ing that she thinks Virginia has some of the toughest amendment is about protecting private property from standards for governments taking land using emi- the local governments that are putting other people’s nent domain. Because the state code already has private interests ahead of the property owners.” protections for property owners, she said she would Because the amendment passed with an over- vote against the amendment as unnecessary and ex- whelming vote, opponents of the bill are preparing traneous. themselves to make the case against the effort di- “I don’t see any compelling reasons to vote for this rectly to voters. Some are even considering chang- amendment,” said Favola. “We should have a very ing their vote. Del. David Englin (D-45) said he may high threshold to amending the constitution, and we end up changing his vote to send a message to the don’t need to do it for every law.” city of Alexandria, which publicly considered using eminent domain to take land owned by the Old Do- SUPPORTERS of the amendment say enshrining minion Boat Club over the summer. protections for private property owners is a worthy “I don’t think it’s appropriate for local governments goal, one that meets the threshold of amending a to assert authority they don’t have,” said Englin, who section of the Constitution written by George Ma- is running unopposed. “On the other hand, I think son. That includes a broad coalition of Democrats, the push for this is much more about politics than Republicans and independents. Both of the indepen- substance.” dent candidates running against Del. Bob Brink (D- Republican candidate Caren Merrick and Demo- 48), for example, support the amendment and say cratic candidate Alfonso Lopez did not return calls they would vote for it if they were successfully elected and emails seeking comments. Del. Patrick Hope (D- to the House of Delegates. 47), who voted against the amendment in the last “Attempts to weaken this private property rights session, also declined to respond. Bulletin Board From Page 4 Aging Forum. 10 to 11:30 a.m. To SUNDAY/OCT. 23 parenting, playful parenting, positive discuss the views on issues facing Fall Open House. 1 to 3 p.m. At parenting, simplicity parenting, older residents. Sponsored by the Bishop O’Connell High School. Tour mindful parenting, and Commissions on Aging of Arlington the school, meet faculty and compassionate parenting. Meets at County and the City of Alexandria, students, learn about financial aid, 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington. 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We need call the ad department between Fairfax Elks Lodge. into drug and alcohol abuse or 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., to make sure that voters have Monday - Friday. commit minor crimes and end up some criteria on social justice is- solid Republican majority with 53 Dobbyn said, “I’m running because in the criminal justice system. It is Display ads 703-778-9410 sues that used to be known as the Republicans, 44 Democrats and we want to have great public Classified ads 703-778-9411 during these trying times that our Employment ads 703-778-9413 common good,” Horejsi said be- three Independents. schools. I was raised to believe that e-mail: veterans need our assistance the fore introducing the candidates to State Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35), what you do for the least of your [email protected] most.” He said the premise behind the audience of about 70 people. who was first elected to the House children you do for all of us.” Debbie Funk his bill is to provide alternatives Display Advertising “More than a quarter of our of Delegates in 1976, quipped that State Sen. (D-32) 703-778-9444 preschoolers grow up poor, there’s he came to Richmond with Tho- said she ran for office 20 years to incarceration when possible, [email protected] and to ensure that judges are a growing hostility towards immi- mas Jefferson. because she had gotten angry. “I Andrea Smith grants and the poor, Catholic “After all these years, the main was upset with how Virginia was trained to recognize PTSD and are Classified & Employment Advertising aware of the rehabilitative pro- 703-778-9411 Charities of Arlington has experi- reason I’m still doing this is to re- failing our children and their edu- [email protected] enced a 450 percent increase in store cuts in education and social cation,” she said. “We were dead grams. request for emergency assistance service. … I just don’t want to see last among the states in services “I grew up in a household here Editor & Publisher: social justice issues were talked Mary Kimm from families asking for help with the lunatics take over the asylum. for our disabled and vulnerable.” 703-778-9433 about and important. These are [email protected] their rent, util- That’s the rea- Del. Bob Brink (D-48), who rep- @MaryKimm ity bills and son I’m still in resents Arlington and parts of important issues confronting our community,” Bulova said. Editor in Chief: medication “More than a it,” Saslaw said. McLean, told the audience that it’s Steven Mauren needs,” Horejsi Ralph Craft, critical to ensure that “the essen- Transportation funding, which has dominated the headlines this Managing Editors said. “With 17 quarter of our a campaign tial services of government are Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic tons of food de- aide who maintained through extremely dif- election cycle, was also a key talk- ing point for many of the candi- Photography: livered, Catho- preschoolers grow served as state ficult times.” Louise Krafft dates. lic charities say Sen. Dave Del. Ken Plum (D-36), who faces Art/Design: they are still up poor, there’s a Marsden (D- Republican challenger Hugh “We need to protect the general Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith dangerously 37) stand-in, “Mac” Cannon in the Nov. 8 Gen- fund from transportation being si- growing hostility phoned off it. We’re in quicksand Production Manager: low on grocery said it was criti- eral Election, said some of the is- Jean Card supplies.” cal to keep the sues he started out working on as here. … Reliance on debt is not the towards immigrants answer,” said Del. Vivian Watts (D- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 While the Senate in the a legislator in 1978, such as racial [email protected] candidates dis- hands of the integration, poverty and 39), who served as a former Sec- and the poor.” retary for Transportation and Pub- cussed weighty Democrats. He homelessness, are still issues leg- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. — John Horejsi, lic Safety from 1986 to 1990. Peter Labovitz issues, pledging compared the islators need to tackle. President/CEO to be active coordinator, Social redistricted “It pains me that some of these She explained her decision to vote against Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Mary Kimm leaders on is- Action Linking Together 37th Senate issues still confront us. … In rich Publisher/Chief Operating Officer sues such as af- district to the Fairfax County, there’s hunger (R) transportation bill this session, [email protected] which authorizes him to sell $1.8 fordable housing, prison reform shape of Chinese dragon, which among students. We just can’t al- Jerry Vernon billion in bonds that help fund 900 Executive Vice President and mental health services, they drew laughter from the audience low hunger to be an issue. … We [email protected] also provided some levity. They and touched off some banter about can’t take any more insanity from projects, including the widening of Interstate 66 and high-occupancy Wesley DeBrosse joked with each other about their the shapes of the districts. the House.” Controller recently redrawn districts, as well Jack Dobbyn, a Democrat who Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), toll lanes on Interstates 395 and 95. Debbie Funk as the need to keep the Senate a is running against Republican in- who has introduced legislation National Sales “I’m always concerned about 703-778-9444 Democratic firewall in the Virginia cumbent Dave Albo this fall, said providing more support for fami- [email protected] General Assembly. the 42nd House of Delegates Dis- lies of children with autism, said Northern Virginia getting its fair share, but it’s as important to look Jeanne Theismann Currently, Virginia’s Senate tilts trict is shaped like a “butterfly,” the point of being a legislator is Special Assistant to the Publisher blue with 22 Democrats and 18 and was redrawn to cut out mi- “to move the ball forward. I want at where the money comes from 703-778-9436 as what we get back. Less than a [email protected] Republicans. The House of Del- nority populations. you to know I’m there and I’m @TheismannMedia egates, with 100 members, has a “On a more serious note,” working for you.” See Candidates, Page 19

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The following crimes were reported to 2 a.m., a homeless woman stated that a two parking garage attendants. The sus- The suspect is described as a slightly Oct. 7 at 3 a.m., a cab driver touched a the Arlington County Police Department male acquaintance that is also homeless pect then displayed a handgun and stole overweight Indian male in his mid to woman on her arms and legs, as well at for the week of Oct. 6 to 12. stabbed her in the leg regarding a dis- cash from the parking kiosk. The suspect late 20’s, with dark hair and a full beard. attempted to kiss her without her con- agreement over a cell phone. is described as an 18-year-old white CONCEALED WEAPON-ARREST. sent. He is described as a white MALICIOUS WOUNDING. Oct. 6. MALICIOUS WOUNDING. Oct. 10. Hispanic male, 5’7” and 150 lbs. He was Oct. 6. 6600 block of N. 18th Street. On Middle-Eastern male in his 40’s, 5’7” 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. On 6000 block of N. 9th Road. On Oct. 9 at wearing a white tank top, jeans, and Oct. 6 at 9 p.m., two men were found with a heavy build. He was wearing a Oct. 6 at 9:30 p.m., a man stated that he 8 p.m., a woman shut a door on her ex- displayed numerous tattoos on his arms. trespassing. One subject had a con- white and blue plaid button-up shirt. was assaulted by several unknown sus- husband’s hand, causing severe injury. ROBBERY. Oct. 11. 1400 block of cealed handgun and one subject was in ASSAULT AND BATTERY-AR- pects. MALICIOUS WOUNDING-AR- Lee Highway. On Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m., possession of marijuana. A 23-year-old REST. Oct. 8. 1000 block of N. MALICIOUS WOUNDING-AR- REST. Oct. 11. 1500 block of N. Quincy four unknown men stole items from a Centreville man was charged with pos- Highland Street. On Oct. 8 at 1:20 a.m., REST. Oct. 7. 200 block of N. Thomas Street. On Oct. 11 at 12:45 p.m., a man man waiting at a bus stop. session of a concealed deadly weapon, a woman assaulted a female bartender Street. On Oct. 7 at 2:40 p.m., a man attacked another man walking on a bike SEXUAL BATTERY. Oct. 10. 5000 trespassing and drinking in public. A 22- and threw several bottles damaging bar stabbed another man in an apartment. trail. A 38-year-old Fairfax man was block of Carlin Springs Road. On Oct. 8 year-old Alexandria man was charged property. A 25-year-old Burke woman Danny Stevenson, 46, of Arlington, was charged with malicious wounding. He at 11:40 p.m., a woman moved to the with possession of marijuana, trespass- was charged with assault and battery charged with malicious wounding. He was held without bond. front seat in a cab because the cab driver ing and drinking in public. He was and destruction of property. She was was held without bond. ROBBERY. Oct. 7. 2600 block of asked for better directions. The driver released on summons. held on a $3,000 bond. MALICIOUS WOUNDING. Oct. 10. Jefferson Davis Highway. On Oct. 7 at then touched her breasts. The woman ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Oct. 7. ASSAULT AND BATTERY-AR- 1100 Arlington Boulevard. On Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., an unknown man argued with fled when they reached her destination. 800 block of N. Randolph Street. On REST. Oct. 9. 1300 block of N. Courthouse Road. On Oct. 9 at 11:50 a.m., one man assaulted another. A 37- year-old Poolesville man was charged with assault and battery. He was held on a $3,500 bond. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY- ARREST. Oct. 6. 2400 block of S. Shirlington Road. On Oct. 6 at 11 p.m., officers located a stolen vehicle with several occupants. A 40-year-old Alex- andria man was charged with Receiving Stolen Property and held on an $8,000 bond. A 44-year-old Alexandria man was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession with intent in a school zone. He was held without bond. BURGLARY. Oct. 5. 6300 block of Washington Boulevard. On Oct. 5 be- tween 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., an unknown person broke into a residence and stole jewelry. There are no known suspects. ATTEMPT BURGLARY. Oct. 8. 1000 block of S. Frederick Street. On Oct. 7 between 11:30 a.m. and mid- night, an unknown person attempted to break into an apartment through a win- dow. There is no suspect description. “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Oct. 31-Nov. 5. Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Ar- lington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S. Stafford St.; also Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Senior trips: Nationals Ballpark Tour & Ben’s Chili Bowl, D.C., Wednes- day, Nov. 2, $35; Walters Art Museum, lunch in Little Italy, Balto., Thursday, Nov. 3, $47; Mazza Galleria Jazz Con- cert Series, Saturday, Nov. 5, Chevy Chase, D.C., $10. Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration required. Senior tennis groups play Mon- day, Oct. 31 through Fri., Nov. 4, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bluemont and Quincy Courts. Free with 55+ Pass. Call to sign up, 703- 228-4745. Ice skating, seniors only, Monday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. – 9:10 a./m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall. $1. De- tails, 703-228-4745. Pickleball games and coaching, beginners, Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Walter Reed. Free with 55+ Pass. Details, 703- 228-0955. Line dancing classes, Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 4. Call for locations and times; free, 703-228- 4721. Four modern dance workshops begin Tuesday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703- 228-6300. Table tennis, Tuesday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. De- tails, 703-228-0955.

10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In August 2011, 235 Arlington homes sold between $2,200,000-$60,000. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $565,000-$430,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Address ...... BR FB HB .. Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision OPEN HOUSES 1201 GARFIELD ST N #911 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $565,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... STATION SQUARE 1522 NICHOLAS ST N ...... 3 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $560,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ..... 22205 .... FOSTORIA,HIGHLAND PARK 5105 25TH PL N ...... 4 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $560,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ..... 22207 ...... COUNTRY CLUB IN ARLINGTON • OCTOBER 22 & 23 900 STAFFORD ST N #2602 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $558,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... ALTA VISTA 834 ABINGDON ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $555,000 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ..... 22203 .. AVON PARK JORDAN MANOR 3462 KEMPER RD ...... 2 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $554,255 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ..... 22206 ...... SHIRLINGTON CREST 255 BRYAN ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.10 ..... 22201 ...... CLARENDON 1300 CRYSTAL DR #1204S ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $550,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... CRYSTAL GATEWAY 1017 KENTUCKY ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $545,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ..... 22205 ...... WESTOVER 1276 WAYNE ST N #1209 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $540,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... WILLIAMSBURG 820 1610 ARLINGTON BLVD ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $537,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ..... 22209 ...... LISA COURT 117 COLUMBUS ST ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $535,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ..... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON FOREST North Pollard 1100 16TH ST S ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $534,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ..... 22202 ...... ADDISON HEIGHTS 2909 20TH ST S ...... 4 ... 3 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $528,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ..... 22204 ...... JOHNSON’S HILL #501, 1200 HARTFORD ST N #507 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $524,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22201 ...... THE HARTFORD 1951 CALVERT ST N #1 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $516,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.00 ..... 22201 ...... CALVERT COURT Arlington 2220 FAIRFAX DR N #603 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $513,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... PARK AT COURTHOUSE 4409 1ST ST S ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $513,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22204 ...... BARCROFT 22203 1300 CRYSTAL DR #1305 ...... 3 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $505,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... CRYSTAL GATEWAY 8 MONTANA ST #4 ...... 3 ... 2 .... 2 ... ARLINGTON .... $500,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22204 ...... MANCHESTER SQUARE 5304 22ND ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $499,000 .... Detached ...... 0.19 ..... 22205 ...... GARDEN COMMONS $549,000 5025 CARLIN SPRINGS RD ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $495,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22203 ...... BRANDON VILLAGE 6604 16TH ST N ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $495,000 .... Detached ...... 0.06 ..... 22205 ...... FALLS CHURCH PARK 1633 COLONIAL TER N #403 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $492,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... TERRACE LOFTS Open Sunday 30 MANCHESTER ST #15 ...... 3 ... 2 .... 2 ... ARLINGTON .... $490,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22204 ...... MANCHESTER SQUARE 1600 OAK ST N #430 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $487,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... BELVEDERE 1–4 P.M. 246 BARTON ST ...... 4 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $483,199 .... Detached ...... 0.15 ..... 22201 ...... CLARENDON 2720 ARLINGTON MILL DR S #508 ... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $478,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22206 ...... SHIRLINGTON VILLAGE 2556C ARLINGTON MILL DR S #3 .... 2 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $478,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... WINDGATE OF ARL John Kozyn, 1020 HIGHLAND ST N #215 ...... 1 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $474,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... PHOENIX 1111 19TH ST N #1508 ...... 1 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $472,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... THE WATERVIEW 1211 EADS ST S #1510 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $470,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... BELLA VISTA Coldwell 2017 6TH ST S ...... 3 ... 3 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $470,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ..... 22204 ...... COURTHOUSE WALK 1021 GARFIELD ST N #714 ...... 1 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $469,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... CLARENDON Banker, 2107 EDISON ST N ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $468,000 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ..... 22207 ...... HIGHVIEW PARK 1515 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD S#202 . 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $464,900 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22202 ...... PENTAGON RIDGE 202-288-6026 1804B 9TH ST S ...... 3 ... 3 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $460,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ..... 22204 ...... ROLFE STREET STATION 5906 3RD ST S ...... 4 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $460,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ..... 22204 ...... GLEN CARLIN 5719 20TH ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $457,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22205 ...... PARKHURST 5004 25TH ST S ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $457,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22206 ...... CLAREMONT When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 2249 WAKEFIELD ST ...... 3 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $450,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22207 ...... LEE HEIGHTS Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 4407 6TH ST S ...... 3 ... 1 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $449,900 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ..... 22204 ...... BARCROFT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. 1714 MONROE ST S ...... 3 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $445,000 .... Detached ...... 0.19 ..... 22204 ...... DOUGLAS PARK NEW ARL. 5736 4TH ST N ...... 3 ... 1 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $445,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ..... 22205 ...... BONAIR Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 3456 WAKEFIELD ST S #3456 ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $440,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON MEWS 1822 CAMERON ST ...... 4 ... 3 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $440,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ..... 22207 ...... HIGHVIEW PARK 3420 STAFFORD ST ...... 2 ... 2 .... 0 ... ARLINGTON .... $439,500 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON MDWS 1117 EMERSON ST S ...... 4 ... 2 .... 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $430,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ..... 22204 ...... COLUMBIA FOREST 22201 Copyright 2011 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. 1050 N Taylor St # 708...... $450,000....Sun 1-4...... Julia Avent..RE/MAX Allegiance..703-850-6606 1713 N. Wayne St...... $1,829,000....Sun 2-4.....Ruth Boyer O’Dea...... American Realty..703-338-2277 213 N. Fillmore St...... $1,550,000....Sun 1-4...... Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams..703-975-2500 3308 N. 3rd St...... $895,000....Sun 1-4...... Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams..703-975-2500 Board Approves Plan Arlington N. $499,900

4 Cutie Patootie! To Preserve Historic Adorable & updated! 2 bedroom 22203 plus den circa 1920 bungalow in OPEN 406 N. Madison St...... $549,000....Sun 2-4...... Delk Hamaker...... KDH RE..703-244-8103 Apartments Brandon Village with big detached 2 car garage. Enjoy the welcoming 4712 Wilson Blvd...... $499,900....Sun 1-4..Dave Lloyd & Assoc...... Weichert..703-593-3204 SUNDAY 1- The Arlington County Board covered front porch, charming 5907 3rd St N...... $660,000....Sun 1-4...... Ann Willson...... Keller Williams..703-328-0532 approved a proposed residential period details, hardwood floors, 820 N Pollard #501...... $549,900....Sun 1-4...... John Kozyn...... Coldwell Banker..202-288-6026 nooks and crannies galore, a cheer- development that will preserve in ful sun room off of the kitchen perpetuity a historic garden apart- opening onto decking, an upper ment complex in Fort Myer level loft/den, and full basement 22204 with loads of storage & options. 742 S. Granada St...... $489,900....Sun 1-4..Dave Lloyd & Assoc...... Weichert..703-593-3204 Heights while adding a 12-story Ballston & the vibrant Orange line residential building to the site. Metro corridor just a few blocks 814 Arlington Mill Dr S #6-103..#200,000....Sun 1-4...... Harry Hasbun ...... Keller Williams..703-330-2222 away. 4712 Wilson Blvd. The 1.86-acre site is in the block JUST LISTED of Fort Myer Heights North bounded by 13th Street North to 22205 the north, N. Troy Street to the Dave Lloyd & Associates 2203 Greenbrier St N...... $1,399,900.....Sat 1-4...... Florann Audia...... Long & Foster..703-790-1990 east, N. Fairfax Drive and Arling- 703-593-3204 2227 Greenbrier St N...... $1,299,999.....Sat 1-4...... Florann Audia...... Long & Foster..703-790-1990 ton Blvd. to the south and N. www.davelloyd.net 5215 22nd St N...... $1,199,000.....Sat 1-4...... Florann Audia...... Long & Foster..703-790-1990 5634 4th St N...... $735,000....Sun 1-4...... Ann Wilson...... Keller Williams..703-328-0532 Courthouse Road to the west. The site plan is the first redevel- opment under the 2008 adopted N. Arlington $478,000 22207 Fort Myer Heights North Plan. The 4 Here’s Your Dream Kitchen 1821 N. Columbus St...... $699,000....Sun 2-4...... Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams..703-975-2500 plan seeks to create a balance of This 2BR/2BA townhouse in Historic 2124 N. 27th Rd...... $1,089,000....Sun 1-4...... Ingrid Wooten...... Long & Foster..703-309-0411 preservation and redevelopment Glebewood Village has 3 levels of OPEN living and NO HOA FEES! The new 3013 N. Stuart St...... $867,500....Sun 1-4....Mitchell Schneider...... McEnearney..703-839-8213 with an emphasis on affordable kitchen features black granite, white 4787 21st Rd N...... $478,000....Sun 1-4...... Leanne Spencer...... Weichert..202-494-7596 SUNDAY 1- housing, historic buildings and subway tile, stainless GE Café and open space. Profile appliances, a newly renovated main bath in marble and chrome, hard- 22209 County staff found the approved woods throughout and decorator paints. site plan to be generally consistent Replacement windows and a new glass 1530 Key Blvd. #323...... $349,900..Sun 12-3...... Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams..703-975-2500 with the Fort Myer Heights North door with side panels opens up into the back yard (yes, it has a yard!) and patio Plan, except for the building place- entertaining area. This property is spe- For an Open House Listing Form, ment, which orients the building’s cial. Convenient to shopping, dining main entrance on a diagonal at the and commuting. 4787 21st Road N. From Lee Highway west, left on Glebe and first right on 21st Road. Call Leanne call Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or e-mail corner of N. Troy Street and Spencer 202-494-7596 or visit this property at www.leannespencer.com [email protected] Fairfax Drive, and the location of Leanne Spencer • Realtor garage and loading access on N. Fairfax Drive. 202-494-7596 All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 11 ORANGE LINE

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THURSDAY/OCT. 20 SUNDAY/OCT. 23 Matt Wigler Trio. Part of the Live Jazz Happy Hour Thursdays. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Happy Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist. 7 p.m. Includes Hour; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. live music. At the Here Café/Town Hall at the Artisphere. Q&A with Sheree Rose. At the Dome Theater at Artisphere.

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SATURDAY/OCT. 22 THURSDAY/OCT. 27 “Broke*: A Film About Music.” Includes Q&A with director Will Gray. 8 p.m. At the “Orlock the Vampire” in 3D. 8 p.m. Q&A with director Keith Carter to follow Dome Theater at Artisphere. screening. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere.

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 11:01 Yvonne Johnson. 5:30 p.m. Part of Live Jazz Happy Hour Thursdays. Happy Hour 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Live music 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. At the Here Café/Town Hall at the 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/ Artisphere. $12 students. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703- 228-1850. FRIDAY/OCT. 28 DANCE WEDNESDAYS Pippi in America with Sarah Riedel. 10 a.m. and noon. Free. Swedish children’s songs in playful jazz versions. At the Dome Theatre at the Artisphere. Dance Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance classes; 8:30 to 11 p.m. dancing. Tickets are $15/$12 at door. On Wednesdays, dance the night away at Artisphere to zydeco, SATURDAY/OCT. 29 cajun, rock, R&B and swing. The new center features a 3,000 square foot dance floor, House on Haunted Hill. 9 p.m. A Halloween Spooky Movie Saturday Night. At the one of the best in the area. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Dome Theatre at Artisphere. Clarendon Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. NOV. 1 TO 30 SALSA TUESDAYS Limelight: Saturday Night. A live public art installation and video work by Sans façon. Salsa Tuesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. dancing. At the At the Bijou Theatre at The Artisphere. Ballroom @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 2 NOW THROUGH NOV. 12 Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys. 7:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30 p.m. live Contrasts by Andrew Zimmermann. Contrasts is an exhibition of landscape music. Admission is $15. Co-presented with Dancing by the Bayou. At the Ballroom at photographs made in the Colorado Front Range by Arlington-based photographer the Artisphere. Andrew Zimmermann. Victor Ekpuk will follow the opening of Contrasts with the “Stuff.” 8 p.m. “Stuff” relates the personal odyssey of a Portland, Ore., filmmaker through beginning of his month-long residency through Oct. 23 in the Works-in-Progress a crisis of identity fueled by his father’s death, and the process of sorting and Gallery creating work for the Art on the ART Bus program. At the Mezz Gallery at distributing the garage-sized storage unit full of the stuff that his father left behind. At Artisphere in Arlington. the Dome Theatre at the Artisphere. NOW THROUGH NOV. 27 THURSDAY/NOV. 3 Data/Fields. New Media Installation Works. Data are points that flow through fields. Elin. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Rising jazz star Elin’s debut album, Lazy Afternoon, is a genre-bending Opening reception is Friday, Sept. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Gallery Talk is Monday, mix of American and Brazilian standards combined with fresh new originals. Part of Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m. Free. At the Artisphere in Arlington. Live Jazz Happy Hour Thursdays. Happy Hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Live music from Court House WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. At the Here Café/Town Hall at the Artisphere. Contrasonic. 7:30 p.m. Contra dance class; 8:30 p.m. live music and dance. Cost is $15. Co-presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington. At the Ballroom at SATURDAY/OCT. 29 Artisphere in Arlington. FALLoween at Market Common Clarendon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. There will be a petting zoo, face painting, DJ music, sidewalk chalking, fun photo ops NOW THROUGH OCT. 23 (one free photo per family), live entertainment, trick-or-treating at participating Works by Victor Ekpuk. Victor Ekpuk, an Alexandria-based artist, is inspired by retailers. People and pets in costume are invited to join in the FALLoween ancient African writing, graphic systems and symbols. He will be creating a new Parade at 11:30 a.m., led by The Jokesters. Each attendee can also take a installation for the “ART on the ART BUS” program onsite at Artisphere’s Works in complimentary pumpkin. At Market Common Clarendon, 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Progress Gallery. At the Artisphere in Arlington. Arlington. Call 703-785-5634 or visit www.marketcommonclarendon.net. SUNDAY/OCT. 23 Event Features: 10 a.m.: Kids Circus – performance and lessons Rosslyn D.C. Record Fair. 11 a.m. $5 early admission; $2 for noon to 5 p.m. Vendors from up 11 a.m.: Feats of Comedy Show an down the East Coast with guest DJs. Sponsored by Som Records, DC Soul 11:30 a.m.: FALLoween Parade for costumed people and pets Recording, and The Vinyl District. At the Ballroom at the Artisphere. 12 p.m.: Kids Circus – performance and lessons THURSDAY/OCT. 27 1 p.m.: Mr. Knick Knack – music performance for children

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FRIDAY MORNINGS The Homeless Lees.” The program includes lectures at 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. by author Line Dancing Class. 10 to 11 a.m. Line dancing historian Anthony Gaughan, whose new book, with Barbara Allen. Covers the basic steps, then “The Last Battle of the Civil War,” chronicles the combines them to music for a gentle, social, confiscation of the estate and the lengthy legal aerobic workout. More experienced line dancers battle for justice fought after the war by the Lee are welcome as they can assist the newer dancers. family. For reservations, call: 703-235-1530. At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Call 703-228-5722. SUNDAY/OCT. 30 NOW THROUGH OCT. 31 Free 50+Expo. Noon to 4 p.m. At Ballston Common Fall for Art. Meet the gallery artists and enjoy food, Mall in Arlington. Hear expert speakers addressing conversation and wine as well as some great art. “What will become of Social Security and In addition, fill out the raffle ticket from now until Medicare?,” obtain free health screenings, get a flu Oct. 1 and drop it off at the gallery before the shot, gather information about local services and drawing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, for a products for older adults, and enjoy live chance to win a $50 gift certificate redeemable at entertainment, computer classes, giveaways and the Arlington Arts Gallery, 5179 Lee Highway. door prizes. Call 301-949-9766. NOW THROUGH OCT. 22 God’s Harvest. Noon to 2 p.m. Rock Spring Congregational Church and Stop Hunger Now will Music in the Movies.” “ Part of Signature Theatre’s team up to fight hunger in Arlington. Rock Springs Cabaret Series. Single tickets for $35. Call will bag 11,000 rice and soy protein meals to fight Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328) or the hunger. At Rock Spring Congregational Church, Signature Box Office at 703-820-9771. At 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Call 703-538- Signature’s ARK Theatre. Visit www.signature- 4886 or visit www.rockspringucc.org. theatre.org. TUESDAY/NOV. 1 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19 SATURDAY/NOV. 5 Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Brad Garrett from “Everybody’s Loves Guitarist Orlando Roman. 7:30 p.m. The National Chamber Ensemble will showcase the beauty of the With the Rockin’ Bones Band. At Clarendon Raymond.” At 7:30 p.m. Admission is $35. At classical guitar. At the Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. Call 703-875-1100 Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 or go to www.nationalchamberensemble.org. Columbia Pike, Arlington. Visit http:// SATURDAY/NOV. 5 ArlingtonDrafthouse.com Soup & Pie Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade Potomac Watershed Trash Summit 2011. The Take Back Your Health Conference. 9 a.m. to 5 guided meditation, and Q&A. Everyone is soup and pie is offered for lunch. A large selection Alice Ferguson Foundation presents the 6th p.m. Internationally recognized doctors, health welcome. Class taught by lay Buddhist Teacher, of yard sale items (some furniture), as well as Annual Potomac Watershed Trash Summit, hosted experts and chefs including Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Chris Jamison. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, crafts and baked goods will be for sale. Also fair at George Mason University Founders Hall, 3351 John Douillard, Sally Fallon Morell, Andrea Arlington Branch Location — The Griffin Center, trade handicrafts from artisans around the world Fairfax Dr., Arlington. Beaman, will be giving lectures and raw food and 3800 Fairfax Dr., Suite 5, Arlington. Call 202-986- through SERRV Int., which make great gifts. At whole food demonstrations. At the Crystal 2257 or www.meditation-dc.org. THURSDAY/OCT. 20 The Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 N. Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Montague St., Arlington. Call 703-524-4100 or Teen Reads Week “Read In.” OCT. 24 TO NOV. 20 4 to 8 p.m. For Arlington. Visit www.TBYHConference.com. email: [email protected]. every 15 minutes that teens read at Central “Black and White.” A juried exhibit sponsored by SATURDAY/OCT. 22 Handmade Kentucky Craftsmanship. 9 a.m. to Library, they will earn 50 cent to help rebuild the Arlington Artists Alliance at Cassatt’s Café, 2 p.m. Featuring baskets, jewelry, turned wooden Arlington’s sister library in earthquake ravaged Fall Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes a clothing 4536 Lee Highway, Arlington. The exhibit bowls, toys and pottery. At Cherrydale United Petit Goave, Haiti. At Arlington Central Library, sale, a boutique showcasing donated jewelry, showcases work that uses design, and composition Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. crystal and decorative items; a silent auction, in black, white, and shades of value between the Call 703-527-2621. Pardon the Pundit Live Comedy Contest . household goods, furniture and tools. At Walker extremes rather than color to explore its themes “The Big Hair Ball.” 8 p.m. Signature Theatre will Preliminary rounds are Oct. 5, 12 and 20. Chapel United Methodist Church, 4102 North and topics. A reception to meet the artists, Sunday, be transforming their theater into a Hairspray-style Contestants’ fate will be determined by the Glebe Road, Arlington. Visit Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cassatt’s. dance party with ‘The Big Hair Ball.’ Party-goers audience. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at www.walkerchapel.org/oktoberfest.html, or call TUESDAY/OCT. 25 can enjoy crab cakes, sliders, Natty Boh, and other 6:30 p.m.) and tickets start at $12. At the the church office at 703-538-5200. Baltimore treats, while mingling with cast Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse in Arlington. Fall Bazaar and Auction. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch Differently-Abled Day. 8:30 a.m. to noon. The members of Signature’s musical, “Hairspray.” At Visit www.ArlingtonDrafthouse.com served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An assortment school’s 8th grade students will organize and lead Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Author David R. Stokes. 7 p.m. Will be reading of crafts, household goods, clothes, jewelry, learning stations, which include activities to Visit www.signature-theatre.org/big-hair-ball-2. from “The Shooting Salvationist: J. Frank Norris children’s toys and more will be for sale. Silent simulate various physical and learning disabilities. Call 571-527-1828. and the Murder Trial that Captivated America. At auction with goods and services. 100 percent of At 2024 North Randolph St., Arlington. Contact Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show. 11 a.m. to 1 One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., all proceeds from this event will go to help mission principal Kristine Carr at [email protected] or p.m. Sponsored by Oldies But Goodies (OBG) #101, Arlington. supported by the United Methodist Women, 703-527-5423. Cocker Spaniel Rescue. At Dogma Bakery, 2445 N. Innovations in Planting Design . 11 a.m. Free. ranging from a nursing student in Liberia, Africa to Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Harrison St., Arlington. Call 703-533-2373 or Thomas Rainer, a registered landscape architect, local women’s shelters. At Clarendon United With The Fabulettes. At the Clarendon Ballroom, www.cockerspanielrescue.com. writer and teacher, will be speaking to the Rock Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving, Arlington. 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Christmas Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Spring Garden Club. He will talk about how to Contact Marci Schiller at 703-517-1315. Craft Show for benefit of Red Bird Mission coming confidently mix shrubs, perennials, and grasses in THURSDAY/OCT. 27 SUNDAY/OCT. 23 to Cherrydale United Methodist Church, All items a new, more modern ecological style. At Little Bio Ritmo. 8:30 p.m. Admission is $15. At IOTA hand-made by Appalachian artisans. At 3701 Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, WAMA Jam & Benefit. 5 p.m. Cost is $12/door. Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Lorcom Lane, Arlington. Arlington. RSVP by Oct. 14 to 703-533-2942. Featuring Lynn Hollyfield with Grace Griffith, http://rockspringgardenclub.com/ Dave Abe and Shane LaBrake; Owen Danoff; We SATURDAY/OCT. 29 NOV. 5 AND 6 Sustainable Urban Agriculture Lecture. 7 to 9 Were Kings; Ted Garber and Lucky Dub (Finalist Civil War Lecture. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. “The Seizure of Potomac Valley Watercolorists Annual Fall p.m. Author Pat Forman, author of “Chicken in the 2nd Annual P.A.S.S.). At IOTA Club & Café, Arlington and The Homeless Lees.” Join the Art Exhibit and Sale. Saturday, Nov. 5 from 3 – Tractor” and “City Chicks,” will present a lecture 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Visit National Park Service as it commemorates the U.S. 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, Noon – 4 p.m. on Emergency Preparedness. At the Fairlington www.iotaclubandcafe.com. Army’s seizure of Arlington during the Civil War Watermedia artists from the area will exhibit Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Fall Festival. 11:15 a.m. Pumpkin carving, with a program at the historic Lee home in original paintings at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Arlington. luncheon, games, children’s activities, giant bubble Arlington National Cemetery. The program Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. Contact Arlington Egg Project. 7 p.m. Acclaimed writer blowing and fun. At Bethel United Church of includes lectures at 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. by Lisa Gillispie, [email protected], 703-780- Pat Foreman will teach about keeping micro-flocks Christ, 4347 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. Call 705- author historian Anthony Gaughan, whose book, 3367. of laying hens as garden helpers, compost makers, 525-4715. “The Last Battle of the Civil War,” chronicles the bio-recyclers and local food suppliers. At Fall Open House. 1 to 3 p.m. At Bishop O’Connell confiscation of the estate and the legal battle for SUNDAY/NOV. 6 Fairlington Community Center, 3308 South High School. Tour the school, meet faculty and justice fought after the war by the Lee family. Puppetry Workshops. With Israeli puppet creator Stafford St., Arlington. students, learn about financial aid, and discover Arlington House is located in the center of Adi Perry in a bilingual Puppetry Workshop in extracurricular programs. At 6600 Little Falls Road Arlington National Cemetery. Call 703-235-1530. FRIDAY/OCT. 21 English and Hebrew. At Arlington Arts Center, in Arlington. Call 703-237-1433 or Ask the Money Coach. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-248-6800. Fall Career Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring 20- www.bishopoconnell.org. Seminar on debt management featuring Lynette “Alice” by Kitty Felde. 3 p.m. Free. A play for one plus employers and 500 job seekers expected. At Sunday in the Woods Concert. 4 p.m. Tickets are Khalfani-Cox. Sponsored by the Links Incorporated woman and ghost presented as a staged reading 2100 Washington Blvd., Lower Level Auditorium, $20/adults; $18/seniors and groups. At the Ernst Arlington Chapter. At Mt. Olive Baptist Church, th by St. Andrew’s Fellowship Council. Reception Arlington. Contact Kurt Larrick, 703-228-1775 or Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia 1601 S. 13 Road, Arlington. Register at 703-920- with the cast following the performance. At St. [email protected]. Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, 7293, ext. 571. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane at “The Science of Why We Deny Science.” 3 to Annandale. Call 703-758-0179. Visit Teen Volunteer Fair. 1 to 3 p.m. Arlington Public Military Road, Arlington. Call 703-522-1600 or 5:30 p.m. A special CNS Lecture with author Chris www.virginiachamberorchestra.org Library is hosting a volunteer fair for 6th-12th www.standrewsnet.org. Mooney. At the Potomac Institute for Policy Monkey See Monkey Do. 3 p.m. A one-act graders at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Studies, 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 200, bilingual children’s opera. Cost is $4/children; Quincy St, Arlington. Students can talk to WEDNESDAY/NOV. 9 Arlington. RSVP to Laurie Kinney at $10/adults; $8/seniors. At Kenmore Middle representatives from a variety of organizations that Feed Your Soil, Feed Yourself: How to [email protected]. School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Call use teen volunteers and can learn how they serve Compost. 7-8:30 p.m. Fairlington Community the Opera Guild Northern Virginia at 703-536- their community. Free. 703-228-5946 OCT. 21 TO 23 Building Contact the VCE ANR Help Desk at 7557; [email protected]; Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the [email protected] or by calling 703-228-6414. U.S. FreedomWalk Festival. A family friendly www.operaguildnova.org. West Village of Shirlington, 4167 S. Four Mile weekend, non-competitive, social walking Run, Arlington. Rain date is Oct. 30. Call David THURSDAY/NOV. 10 MONDAYS, OCT. 24, 31 challenge bringing participants of all ages and Small at 703-901-9527. Sustainable Urban Agriculture Lecture abilities together for fun, fitness, and international Meditation and Buddhism Introductory “Shivers: Storytelling by Megan Hicks.” 7:30 Series: Vertical Wall Garden installation friendship. Different trails will be offered each day, Class. Every Monday at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost p.m. Tickets are $8. At Theatre on the Run, 3700 and Roof Top Vegetables. 7-9 p.m. Ideas on and a variety of distances ranging from 3 miles (5 $12. How to Solve Our Human Problems: The S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. space saving, run-off retaining, energy conserving, km) to 27 miles (43 km) is offered each day Four Noble Truths. In this series, learn how to Civil War Discussion. 6 to 9 p.m. Arlington House, gardening practices for urban dwellers. Fairlington starting each day at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn. identify and solve real problems, and how to The Robert E. Lee Memorial Commemorates the Community Center. Contact the VCE ANR Help develop a peaceful, happy mind even in the face of 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with a Special OCT. 22 AND 23 Desk at [email protected] or by calling 703-228- difficult situations. Class includes teaching, Evening Program “The Seizure of Arlington and 6414. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 13 Schools Local Theater

Jason Samuel Reardon was among the 218 Elizabeth C. Egbert of Arlington graduated Know of something missing from our Local men who graduated on Sunday, May 8, at com- magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in Latin and Theater listings? Send it to mencement exercises at Hampden-Sydney College. classical civilization from the University of Mary [email protected] or Reardon graduated with a B.A. in history and govern- Washington. Egbert received Departmental Honors [email protected]. Deadline ment. A graduate of Yorktown High School, he is the in Classics. is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call son of Kevin and Susan Reardon of Arlington. Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. Some 2,475 students were awarded a variety of Emma J. Prins, a 2008 graduate of Washington- bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s Lee High School and junior at William and Mary, is 207th Commencement ceremonies on May 22. NOW THROUGH OCT. 21 completing a semester program in Public Health and ❖ Matthew J. Judd of Arlington received a “Nine.” Tickets are $20/adults; $15/seniors Aruvedic Medicine at Manipal University in BS in Environmental Studies. and juniors. Performance dates: Oct. 14, Karnataka, India. ❖ Alison C. Foster of Arlington received a BS 15, 16, 21. Curtain times 8 p.m. Fridays in Environmental Sciences. and Saturdays; 3:30 p.m. Sundays. By Joseph Francis Campbell of Arlington Arthur Kopit with music/lyrics by Maury graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylva- Michael Joseph Smith, a resident of Arlington, Yeston. Directed by Lisa Anne Bailey. At nia, during the spring 2011 undergraduate received a Master of Science in Information Systems Kenmore Middle School Theatre, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. commencement ceremony, held Saturday, May 7. Management from Holy Family University in Phila- Campbell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in delphia. Business Administration. OCT. 29 AND 30 Aaron Keller, a resident of Arlington, was among “Saturday Night” by Stephen Judy C. Morales, a senior at of Wakefield High over 900 students from Providence College who re- Sondheim. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 School, earned a $1,500 scholarship from the ceived undergraduate degrees during the college’s p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Washing- commencement exercises held on Sunday, May 15. are $41. Signature Theatre is presenting ton. Keller received a bachelor’s degree in business eco- Stephen Sondheim’s very first musical, nomics. “Saturday Night” (1953) as a concert event Silas Brown of Arlington graduated from for four performances. At Signature Creighton University with a Master of Arts degree Rebecca S Brown of Arlington, class of Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. during the Commencement Ceremony held on Sat- 2011 at Trinity College, won the The John F. Boyer Call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.signature- urday, May 14, at the Qwest Center Omaha. Award. The John F. Boyer Award was established theatre.org. OCT. 19 TO NOV. 6 in 1983 for the purpose of giving due recognition “Othello.” Tickets are $45 to $55. Part of “Speak Samuel Mercado-Rios of Arlington, a mem- to a Trinity student who has devoted time and NOV. 14 TO 19 No More” — The Silent Shakespeare Festival. ber of the class of 2012 at Washington and Lee energy to one or more of the student publications. “Angel: A Nightmare in Two Acts.” Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Thursdays – Saturdays 8 University, has earned dean’s list status for the re- It is given annually to the senior who, in the judg- p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. with some Sunday cently ended winter term. ment of representatives from the staff, has made Tickets are $18/adults; $16/seniors and students; $14/groups of 10. Opening night evenings 7:30 p.m. Opening: Wednesday, Sept. the most significant contribution to the Tripod in is Friday, Nov. 4, with further 14 at 7:30 p.m. At Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell The following residents were named to the Dean’s the last year or years. performances on Saturday, Nov. 5; Friday St., Arlington. Call 800-494-8487 or List for the spring 2011 semester at Grove City Col- and Saturday, Nov. 11-12 and Nov. 18-19; www.synetictheater.org. lege. Allyx Smith of Arlington earned a Doctor of and Tuesday, Nov. 15. The evening ❖ Grace Rieman, a sophomore psychology ma- Pharmacy Degree from Mercer University’s College of performances on Friday, Saturday and jor has been named to the Dean’s List. Grace is a 2009 Pharmacy and Health Sciences on May 14 during the Tuesday begin at 8 p.m. In addition, there graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. College’s commencement ceremony on the will be matinees on Saturday, Nov. 12 & 19 and Mrs. Garth Rieman from Arlington. University’s Atlanta campus. Allyx attended under- at 2 p.m. Presented by Port City Playhouse, ❖ Gray Gustafson, a freshman English major graduate school at Clark Atlanta University. She is the which performs at The LAB at has been named to the Dean’s List with Distinction. daughter of Vickie and Larry Smith. Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Gray is a 2010 graduate of Washington Lee High Alexandria. School and is the son of Hon. and Mrs. David The Comcast Foundation is awarding Virginia high Gustafson from Arlington. school seniors scholarships through its annual Lead- NOV. 25 TO DEC. 23 ers and Achievers Scholarship Program. The program Zachary Fitzgerald Hudson, a senior at recognizes students’ leadership skills, academic “Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets are $45 to Hampden-Sydney College, was named to the Dean’s achievement and commitment to community service. $55. Part of “Speak No More” — The Silent List for the Spring semester of the 2010-2011 aca- Three students from Arlington are receiving scholar- Shakespeare Festival. Wednesdays 7:30 demic year. Zack is a graduate of Yorktown High ships this year: p.m., Thursdays – Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. with some Sunday School and is the son of Peggy and Bill Hudson of ❖ Lilia Cherchari of Wakefield High School; evenings 7:30 p.m. Opening: Wednesday, Arlington. ❖ Judith Crews of Yorktown High School; ❖ Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. At Synetic Theater, Pisethkoma Phat of Arlington Mill High 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. Call 800-494- Thomas Morie, the son of Roger Morie and School Continuation Program. 8487 or www.synetictheater.org. Lynette Charboneau of Arlington, graduated from Macalester on Saturday, May 14, at the college. Morie Michelle Scott of Arlington was among more received a liberal arts degree in Linguistics. He is a than 250 students who received diplomas at Marietta NOV. 15 TO DEC. 11 graduate of Yorktown High School. College’s 174th graduation ceremony on Sunday, “A Second Chance.” Tickets are $41. May 8, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. Scott Starring Broadway’s Brian and Diane Sher Afgan Tareen, the son of Fauzia Deeba of completed requirements for the Bachelor of Arts de- Sutherland. Fuses jazz and musical theater Arlington, graduated from Macalester College on gree with a major in Advertising and Public Relations. stylings, with musical direction by Zak Saturday, May 14. Tareen received a liberal arts de- Sandler. At Signature Theater, 4200 gree in Religious Studies and Anthropology. Tareen Colorado College awarded 476 undergraduate Campbell Ave., in Arlington. For tickets, is a graduate of Washington Lee High School. degrees at its 129th commencement ceremony, held call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or visit May 23. Among those graduating were: www.signature-theatre.org. Julia Kavanagh Trombly, daughter of Anthony ❖ Steven Michael Getz graduated with a Bach- Trombly and Alice Kavanagh of Arlington, earned a elor of Arts in Environmental Policy. Steven Michael Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, from Saint Getz is the son of Patricia and Tracy Getz of Arling- Michael’s College, May 16, in ceremonies held on the ton. People Notes campus in the Burlington area of Vermont. ❖ Julia Ann Sick graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Julia Ann Sick is the daughter of Laura Razzuri of Arlington is one of 50 stu- Lisa and Ken Sick of Arlington. Peter Katz, a nationally recog- James Westray of Arlington received a dents selected to participate in Oxfam’s CHANGE nized proponent of New Urbanism gold medal in billiards (men 60-69) as well Initiative, a weeklong training program, in Quincy, Kristen Moshier of Arlington was among the who played a key role in shaping the as Linda Sholl (50-59) and Yvonne Mass., in July. Razzuri, who has completed her first 46 students earning doctoral degrees in physical movement, has been named the Di- Lockett (70-79) at the 2011 Northern Vir- year at Bucknell University, is the daughter of Moira therapy and 700 earning master’s degrees from The rector of Planning for Arlington ginia Senior Olympics. Lenehan-Razzuri and Fedor Razzuri, Arlington, and University of Scranton, both of which are records for County’s Department of Community William Somers, Jr., of Arlington a graduate of Wakefield High School. A Posse Foun- the Jesuit university. The degrees were conferred at Planning, Housing and Development. received a gold medal in golf (men 60-69) dation Scholar at Bucknell, she has been a member Scranton’s post-baccalaureate commencement cer- at the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olym- of the Languages and Cultures Residential College emony in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus Roger Webb of Arlington re- pics. and a member of the Organization of Hispanic and on May 28. ceived a gold medal in yo-yo tricks Latin American Students. (advanced) at the 2011 Northern Vir- Chick-fil-A’s national Leadership Scholar- Bowdoin College graduate John Connolly ginia Senior Olympics. Peter Katz ship program has awarded the honor to its Arlington resident Providence Smith was has been officially elected and initiated into Phi Beta Donald Beveridge of Arlington newest recipients, Megan Rippy and named to the dean’s list for the 2011 spring semes- Kappa, the national honorary fraternity for the rec- received a gold medal in ten pin bowling (men 75- Silvia Obando from Arlington. ter at Messiah College. Smith is a sophomore ognition and promotion of scholarship. Connolly, a 79) at the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Two $1,000 scholarships were presented to majoring in social work. member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2011 from Sue Thaler of Arlington received a gold medal in Obando and Rippy from Chick-fil-A franchised Arlington, majored in Government and Legal Stud- racquetball (women 55-59) at the 2011 Northern Operator Danielle O’Dell at the Chick-fil-A restau- Elizabeth England of Arlington graduated ies and History and minored in Spanish. Virginia Senior Olympics. rant at Ballston Common. Obando and Rippy are from Rice University May 14. England received a Charles Kleymeyer of Arlington received a gold the eighth and ninth team member from that loca- Bachelor of Arts degree in Area Major. Katherine A. Hawald of Arlington received medal in softball throw (men 60-65) as did William tion to receive the honor. Obando is currently a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude at Mary Baldwin Nehrke of Arlington (men 75-79) at the 2011 North- attending the University of Mary Washington Andrew Lund of Arlington, a Biomedical En- College’s 169th Commencement Ceremony on Sun- ern Virginia Senior Olympics. studying elementary education. Rippy is currently gineering major, made the Dean’s List at Michigan day, May 22. Diane Smith of Arlington received a gold medal attending Virginia Commonwealth University Technological University for the spring semester. in softball throw and softball hit (women 50-54) at studying early childhood education. the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. 14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Events

One More Page Books Hosts Authors in October One More Page Books, an indepen- dent, neighborhood-oriented bookstore in Arlington, has a full event program for October 2011. All events are open to the public and free of charge. At 2200 North Westmoreland Street in Arlington. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com. ❖ David R. Stokes, author of The Shooting Salvationist, appears on Thurs- day, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. to discuss and sign his true chronicle of a murder trial during the Jazz Age. ❖ On Saturday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m., author Ying-Ying Chang discusses and signs The Woman Who Could Not For- get, her moving tribute to her daughter, acclaimed author Iris Chang of The Rape of Nanking. This event is presented in cooperation with the North American Chinese Writers Association, U.S. Capi- tal Chapter (NACWA), and the Washington Chinese Literary Society (WCLS). ❖ Washington, D.C., residents and Middle East correspondents Jennifer Griffin and Greg Myre discuss and sign their account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, This Burning Land, on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. ❖ On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., author, blogger and book reviewer Bethanne Patrick chats about her new book, An Uncommon History of Com- mon Courtesy: How Manners Shaped the World.

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Yorktown’s Louie Green rushed for 106 yards in relief of injured M.J. Yorktown lineman Charlie Whelden helped the Patriots rush for 245 Stewart on Oct. 14. yards against Langley on Oct. 14. Yorktown Remains Undefeated Despite Adverse Conditions

against Langley with an ankle injury he suf- as Yorktown totaled 245 on the Injuries to quarter- fered against Stuart two weeks prior and ground. The senior, listed at 5 feet back Smith, running came out of Friday’s game on several occa- 5 and 155 pounds, had five rushes sions. Stewart carried seven times for 55 of 12 yards or more. back Stewart don’t yards in the first quarter before suffering a “M.J. is a key player to our of- knee injury that forced him to the sideline fense,” Green said. “Having him slow Patriots. for the rest of the evening. out made me think I had to step But thanks to the efforts of Louie Green, up. My line did a good job of By Jon Roetman Austin Browne and others, Yorktown got the blocking and I paid them back by The Connection job done, anyway. running good.” Facing a Saxon team with offensive and Browne, a 6-foot, 240-pound se- orktown quarterback Jordan defensive lines anchored by 305-pound Jack nior, carried 11 times for 39 yards Smith carried a helmet in his left Howerton, the Patriots improved to 7-0 with and two touchdowns. He also had Y hand and a bag over his right a 21-0 victory. With Stewart on the side- three receptions for 32 yards and shoulder as he walked gingerly line, Green carried 11 times for 106 yards a score. One play after Stewart left to the Patriots’ postgame huddle at Langley and Brown scored three touchdowns. De- the game with a knee injury, High School. Running back M.J. Stewart, fensively, Green snagged an interception Browne gave Yorktown a 7-0 lead among the leading rushers in the Washing- and Browne recorded a sack as the Patriots with a 1-yard touchdown run. In ton, D.C. metro area, sported a brace on posted their third shutout of the season. the second quarter, Browne caught his right knee and noticeable limp. “I really think that this shows,” Browne a pass in a swinging gate forma- Yorktown running back Austin Browne With its top offensive playmakers hobbled said, “that we have so much depth on our tion and raced 17 yards for a score. scored three touchdowns against Langley by injuries, the Yorktown football team team and we’re willing to come up and fill His 3-yard scoring run in the on Oct. 14. played its third road game in as many weeks in when our key players are gone.” fourth quarter gave the Patriots a on Oct. 14. Smith entered the contest Green averaged nearly 10 yards per carry three-touchdown advantage. ing team; we see ourselves as a defensive After playing three of its first four games team.” Sports Briefs at home, Yorktown went on the road to Yorktown won each of its three non-dis- defeat Stuart, Edison and Langley during trict regular season games this year, defeat- with National District games against the last three weeks. ing Wilson (Washington, D.C.), 48-13, O’Connell Football Stuart (away), Edison (home) and “I think this really showed that we, as a Herndon of the Concorde District, 41-7, and Loses to Gonzaga Mount Vernon (home). Wakefield will team, can come through adversity,” Browne Langley of the Liberty District. The Patriots travel to face Stuart at 7:30 p.m. on Fri- said. “We haven’t been home in awhile so, conclude the regular season with National The Bishop O’Connell football team day, Oct. 21. therefore, it’s been tough on us.” District contests against Falls Church lost to Gonzaga, 41-7, on Oct. 15. Smith finished 6 of 11 for 63 yards, one (home), Mount Vernon (away) and Wash- O’Connell will travel to face Bishop touchdown and two interceptions. He ington-Lee (home). McNamara at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. W-L Loses to rushed seven times for 43 yards. Yorktown is 7-0 for the first time under 22. After allowing 20 points through four head coach Bruce Hanson, who is in his 27th Herndon games to start the season, Yorktown sur- season leading the Patriots. Hanson has had The Washington-Lee football team rendered 26 and 20 to Stuart and Edison, multiple 9-1 regular seasons, he said, but Wakefield Football lost to Herndon of the Concorde Dis- respectively. On Friday, the Patriots returned each year the Patriots lost early. Hanson said trict, 47-27, on Oct. 14. to their stingy ways, shutting out the Sax- being undefeated does not add an element Gets First Win W-L is 2-2 in the National District and ons. Yorktown limited Langley to 204 total of pressure. closes its regular season with games The Wakefield football team earned its yards and Green, Brandon Denny and Tyler “This was an easy game to coach,” Hanson against Hayfield (away), Stuart (home) first victory of the 2011 season, defeat- Donnelly each came up with an intercep- said after the Patriots defeated Langley, in and Yorktown (away). The Generals will ing Falls Church, 27-20, on Oct. 14. The tion. reference to facing a non-district opponent. travel to face Hayfield at 7:30 p.m. on Warriors will close the regular season “The defense played a heck of a game,” “What we want to do is win the district. I’ll Friday, Oct. 21. Brown said. “I think that’s what we pride be more scared when we play” Falls Church ourselves on. Teams may see us as a scor- at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21.

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The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring 20 minutes for a bus.” Montie Martin Fairfax Petroleum Realty, LLC to develop a Corrective Action Plan to address cleanup of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) Mopeds are different than motorcycles in groundwater at the Site. If you have any questions regard- because of the size of their engines. Scoot- ing the cleanup, please contact: ers with a 50cc engine or lower do not have ing to Arlington County police records, Kleinfelder to be registered, insured, titled, and can be there were six moped citations in 2006 and 1340 Charwood Road, Suite I Hanover, Maryland 21076 ridden straight off the lot. 35 in 2010, a 580 percent percent increase (410) 850-0404 “Mopeds are not motor vehicles accord- /The Connection over five years. The Corrective Action Plan will be submitted to the Northern ing to the state code,” said Melanie Stokes, Anecdotal evidence also suggests a rapid Regional Office of the DEQ on October 20, 2011. If you would like to review or discuss the proposed Corrective Action Plan a spokeswoman for the state Department increase in untagged moped scooters hit- with the staff of the DEQ, please feel free to contact Kurt Ko- ting the streets. chan at (703) 583-3821 after the date of the Corrective Action of Motor Vehicles. “It comes down to per- Plan submittal. The DEQ Northern Regional Office will consid- sonal responsibility. You have to know how “Scooters really took off since China en- er written comments regarding the proposed Corrective Action Plan until (November 20, 2011) and may decide to hold a pub- to operate one safely, and know the law.” tered the moped market back in 2006,” said lic meeting if there is significant public interest. Written com- Virginia law considers moped scooters Hung Pham of HP Mopeds in Alexandria. ments should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed below. The Spin Doctor meet up group The DEQ requests that all written comments reference the that ride faster than 35 mph as motorcycles “Every year there is a 15-20 percent increase rides most weekends throughout tracking number for this case; PC# 2010-3028. and must be titled and registered. Scooters in sales and new customers coming in for the year. Department of Environmental Quality can be operated by residents 16 years old repairs.” Storage Tank Program 13901 Crown Court and up, and can be ridden without a driver’s dangerous, but it’s other drivers on the Import statistics from the Foreign Trade Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 license as long as the rider has some form phone or checking email who are the real Division of the U.S. Census Bureau show of identification. 50cc engine moped scooter imports were 21 Announcements 21 Announcements danger.” Riders must also wear helmets, may not Virginia is the ninth state to enact red light at an all time high of 220,000 in 2008. Al- ride if convicted of a DUI, and follow all leniency legislation. The law was passed though imports dropped significantly fol- traffic laws. All laws, that is, except when unanimously in the lowing the great re- stopped at traffic lights. Senate, and by a land- cession, there was a One exceptional law relating to mopeds, slide margin in the “There’s a 40 percent growth motorcycles and bicycles, went into effect House, after state po- misperception that between 2010 and throughout the entire Commonwealth last lice officers presented the first half of July. The law, sponsored by Delegate “Tag” statistics that showed scooters are dangerous, 2011. Greason (R) of Potomac Falls, allows moped moped crashes fell in Such numbers are riders stranded at stoplights to ride through every state with similar but it’s other drivers on to be expected con- them after waiting for 120 seconds, or two legislation. sidering the benefits complete cycles. According to police the phone or checking of riding a moped “An association of motorcycle riders ap- records in Arlington scooter. proached me and said we have a problem,” and Fairfax counties, in email who are the real “There are more OBITUARY said Greason. “A large percentage of inter- the last three months scooters on the road JACK JOSEPH TORREGROSSA sections are monitored by a closed loop cir- since the legislation danger.” because of the ease Nov 2, 1915 -Dec 15, 2010 cuit, and because motorcycles, mopeds and went into effect there — Chris Gough, a firefighter at of parking, the low HONOUR THY FATHER, AND THY MOTHER; that thy days bicycles are not heavy enough to trigger the has been no increase in cost of gas, and be- may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth Station Two in Arlington thee. [KJV Ex 20:12] cycle they might get stranded with few safe moped related acci- cause they are great for joy rides,” said Dad was born in upstate New York, the son of immigrant pa- options.” dents since the same period last year. This, rents, Joseph and Mary from Southern Italy. He was one of “The legislation makes sense, in the past despite a growing number of moped riders Gough. “I clocked 634 miles on a recent trip nine children.His youngest brother Sam Torregrossa survives him. He married Lila Mae Williams in March of 1940. Mary I had to get off my bike and press the pe- hitting the roads. around the Chesapeake bay. At the fire sta- Ann Torregrossa and twin sisters Diane Forbus and Carolyn destrian walk button,” said Chris Gough, a tion there’s a culture of machismo with large Lee Hagaman were born in 1941 and 1948. Mary Ann abides Although tracking the exact increase in in McLean, VA. Diane resides in Dadeville, AL with her hus- firefighter at Station Two in Arlington who moped scooters is made difficult due to their trucks and big cars, and I get made fun of band Robert Forbus. Carolyn went to Heaven on June 1, because of my scooter. Then I show the guys 2010, and her husband, Craig Hagaman, lives in Berryville, has owned a scooter for over two years. nature as unregistered vehicles, all indica- VA. Dad had five grand-children. “There’s a misperception that scooters are tions point to their rapid increase. Accord- my odometer they quiet up.” Our father was a well-known jazz musician when he met my mother in Washington, DC. He loved playing his trumpet and entertaining folk all through his life. He repaired watches and played music and later became a notable home builder in the 50s through the 70s in McLean, VA. Dad and mom retired when he was 59 and they traveled for 25-plus years see- Candidates Take Stand on Social Justice Issues ing every state in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. From Page 8 tion.” Edgar Aranda, chair of the Virginia Coa- Dad had a stroke after open-heart surgery seventeen plus third of transportation revenue comes Another hot issue was immigration re- lition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO), years ago and lost most of his ability to speak and the use of his right arm. For the past eight years he and mom resided from Northern Virginia, while almost 45 form, in particular laws that discriminate said he thought the forum was an impor- in Alabama living next door to my sister Diane. He died at against legal and undocumented immi- tant way to get some sensitive issues on the home in the care of my mother, my sister and a faithful care- percent of General Fund revenue comes giver named Lillian. from our income and sales taxes. Funding grants. table. “Immigrants’ rights are human Our beloved father loved his family and his work. He was a transportation from the General Fund is not State Sen. (D-34) said the rights,” he said. “We want to help the im- faithful father and husband. He had many friends who will a good deal for us, even before you con- state needs to address sentencing reform migrant community achieve the American cherish his memory. The fifth commandment was easy for us to obey as our dad was respectable, loving and generous. In sider the cuts to education and other ser- for immigrants, who are subject to imme- dream,” Heaven, I am sure he will be playing his trumpet for the Glory of God and possibly helping others build homes for those of vices that result. New revenue must be part diate deportation if they are convicted of a He said it was critical that candidates sup- us who will come later. The Memorial Service was held on of the solution. Please don’t hesitate to share felony. “The biggest frustration is the thresh- port equal treatment, opportunity and rep- February 13, 2011, at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in McLean, VA. Music was provided by harpist Margel Snead your thoughts and guidance with me on this old for property crimes,” Petersen said. resentation for Latinos. and opera singer Rosa Sadowski. most difficult issue. “Shoplifting is a felony, so even if you’ve “I think one of the most important things Donations in his honor may be sent to Bibles, Unltd (6603 “New revenue must be part of the solu- been here almost all of your life, and don’t to come out of this is for voters to know Fairlawn Dr., McLean, VA 22101) for the purpose of purchasing bibles in all languages. tion,” said Bulova, “We need to be honest know anyone from your home country, you they have a voice, and that legislators will the need for new revenue for transporta- can be deported.” listen to them,” Horejsi said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com