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Democratic County Board member Libby Garvey poses with independent John Vihstadt oters in the 8th congressional district have a wide variety and former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis, a Republican. Vof choices in the June 10 Democratic primary, an epic primary featuring an unprecedented 10 candidates. Dur- ing their first debate at Mount Vernon High School last weekend, Democrats Lose Special Election candidates clashed over financial issues as well as the kind of tone they want to strike in Washington. Voters will be able to cial election were rejecting business as usual. On the choose between liberal and moderate, a range of options that Opposing controversial campaign trail, Democrats faced criticism on spend- includes those with decades of experience in elected office as ing for an aquatics center and a million-dollar bus well as a handful of first-time candidates. streetcar initiative was key stop, although the debate over the controversial $310 “In a field like this, it’s a great advantage to have been an elected million streetcar initiative dominated most of the official already so people are familiar with your name,” said Kyle to John Vihstadt’s victory. discussion. Kondik, analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Poli- “It’s not so much a win for the Republicans, as it is tics. “So that would help a candidate like Don Beyer, who is the By Michael Lee Pope a defeat for the Democrats,” said Davis, who is now only candidate to have held statewide office before. That said, it The Connection a professor at George Mason University. “The fact was a decade and a half ago.” that John was able to attract so many Democrats, I Beyer was the only candidate to take fire from another candi- he victory party for independent candi- think, should be a message to them that maybe they date at the forum last weekend, an indication that he has a tar- date John Vihstadt brought together a should take a deep breath in terms of where they’re get on his back. Radio personality Mark Levine, who describes Tstrange mix of Northern Virginia politi- going.” himself as “the aggressive progressive” attacked Beyer for sup- cos, a moment that was crystallized when porting a plan that would create a national sales tax. During a the winning candidate posed for pictures with former EVER SINCE longtime County Board member Chris question about income inequality, Levine launched into the first U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (D-11), a Republican, and Demo- Zimmerman announced that he would be stepping attack of the primary season, which is expected to get more in- cratic County Board member Libby Garvey. Campaign down last year, the politics of the streetcar has been tense as the June election day approaches. manager Eric Bescia, who waged his own unsuccess- at the center of the special election. Alan Howze’s “One of the candidates on this stage until just last month op- ful Republican campaign for the House of Delegates campaign manager, Bharat Krishnan said the posed the progressive income tax,” said Levine. “He supported a few years ago, looked around the room and con- campaign’s internal polling showed the streetcar is- Tom DeLay’s plan to get rid of the estate tax, get rid of the in- cluded that the winning coalition was a reaction to sue sunk the Democrat’s campaign. come tax and make everything a national sales tax. That’s not recent actions of the “People are just tired very progressive at all.” Arlington County of this insular all- Board. Election Results Democratic thinking,” THE ATTACK is based on a 2005 article in the industry publica- “One of the most in- said Krishnan. “And tion Automotive News, which quotes Beyer as saying DeLay’s plan teresting observations Independent John Vihstadt: 12,656 votes, 57 percent Vihstadt was just out “makes eminent sense as public policy,” adding that it would I’ve heard about this Democrat Alan Howze: 9,107 votes, 41 percent Independent Green Janet Murphy: 250 votes, 1 percent there every day pound- improve capital formation because wealthy individuals and busi- campaign is that we Independent Stephen Holbrook: 161 votes, 1 percent ing us on this Demo- nesses would have more money to invest in new ventures. Beyer created a very Euro- cratic groupthink.” did not respond during the debate, but a spokeswoman for Beyer pean political coalition This makes the sec- later said he never supported replacing the progressive tax with in which we brought a whole bunch of small parties ond consecutive special election in which the street- a national sales tax, and he never will. together in order to challenge the dominant party,” car initiative played a central role in the politics. Back “Don believes that the middle class and working families al- said Brescia. “We had the Republican Party endorse- in 2012, School Board member Libby Garvey won a ready bear too much of the burden,” said Ann O’Hanlon. “He ment as well as the Green Party endorsement in ad- special election that featured her becoming increas- supported Obama’s rollback of Bush tax cuts for the wealthy and dition to a whole bunch of prominent Democrats and ingly skeptical of the proposal. Since that time, in Congress would work to eliminate loopholes that allow the the firefighters union.” though, she has remained a lone voice of opposi- wealthy to pay a lower effective tax rate than many middle class For Democrats, the loss was a stunning upset. The tion. Now she has another vote to second motions families.” party currently holds a stranglehold over all the and ask county staff to review aspects of the pro elected positions in the county, so losing a seat on See Democrats, Page 5 the County Board was a sign that voters in the spe- See Special Election, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 ❖ 3 News

County Health Rankings

Premature death in Fairfax City is calculated by looking at years of life A map of Virginia rates health factors, including everything from high- lost before age 75 per 100,000 people, but health officials in Fairfax school graduation rates and obesity to smoking and unemployment. City say the data is flawed. How Healthy Is This Neighborhood? Dijk, deputy director of County Health “The data on which the rankings are port, who say they are hoping to refine the New study reveals Roadmaps at the University of Wisconsin. based is inaccurate for several reasons,” said data in the future to make it better. “It’s a way to think about what we can do Louise Armitage, human services coordina- “I don’t have any problems with her as- some parts of collectively to improve these areas.” tor for Fairfax City in an email. “The main sessment,” said Amanda Jovaag, an associ- The annual rankings measure everything reason for the erroneous data is that the ate researcher with the University of Wis- Northern Virginia are from high-school graduation rates and obe- state health department continues to uti- consin Population Health Institute. “That sity to smoking and unemployment. The lize ZIP code to assign seems perfectly reason- healthier than others. goal is to reveal a snapshot of how health jurisdiction of resi- able to me.” is influenced by where people live. Orga- dency even though ZIP “This is an annual By Michael Lee Pope nizers say the point is to help communities codes are not discrete NORTHERN VIR- The Connection have a discussion about how they can use to the city or to the checkup of your GINIA fares well over- the data to make changes. Even when the county.” all when compared to lexandria has the lowest rates of numbers are good — low obesity rates in Armitage says an au- community’s health. the rest of the common- smoking in Northern Virginia, Arlington and Alexandria, for example — dit of deaths in Fairfax It’s a way to think wealth. The top three Abut it also has the highest rates that doesn’t mean a community should be- City deaths shows se- healthiest jurisdictions of excessive drinking. Fairfax City come complacent. rious irregularities. In are in Northern Vir- has the highest rates of physical inactivity, “That’s still one out of five people who 2008, for example, one about what we can do ginia: Loudoun County, although Fairfax County enjoys one of the are obese,” said Van Dijk. “So while it’s en- audit showed 276 out collectively to improve Fairfax County and Ar- lowest rates of premature death. Manassas couraging, I don’t think we have a lot to of 417 recorded deaths lington County. The top City has the highest rates of sexually trans- celebrate there.” in Fairfax City over a these areas.” 10 includes Alexandria mitted diseases in Northern Virginia. Arling- four-year period were — Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy and Manassas Park City. ton County has the highest rates of physi- SOME OF THE STATISTICS are contro- actually city residents. Health officials warn cal activity and therefore the lowest rates versial, especially in Fairfax City. For ex- As a result, only 34 director of County Health that the statistics can be of obesity. ample, one of the data points in the report percent of deaths that Roadmaps at the University of misleading, though, These are some of the findings of the measures premature death. That’s a figures are reported to have Wisconsin and that people should County Health Rankings and Roadmaps calculated by looking at years of life lost taken place in Fairfax not become compla- program, a collaboration between the Rob- before age 75 per 100,000 people. Accord- City actually happened in Fairfax City. Be- cent. ert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Uni- ing to the report, Fairfax City has the high- cause of the small size of Fairfax City and “Many of us who work in human services versity of Wisconsin Population Health In- est rate of premature death in Northern Vir- the frequent confusion with Fairfax County, get concerned when we sort of pat ourselves stitute. ginia at 8,652 years lost. That’s the highest many of the statistics can be problematic. on the back and say, ‘Oh look, our percent- “This is an annual checkup of your rate in Northern Virginia, and one of the Armitage says she has raised these concerns ages are so low. Isn’t that wonderful?’” said community’s health,” said Julie Willems Van highest rates in Virginia. But is it accurate? with the researchers who compiled the re- See Study, Page 11 Special Election Win for Republican Candidate

From Page 3 That election will feature many more Demo- Vihstadt. “But the fact that we won by such he lost the first time he was a candidate, posal. “The strategy is to get a third vote,” crats going to the a convincing margin which was also a special election. said Garvey. “The people have spoken here polls to vote in the “It’s not so much a win gives me a great opti- But Fisette pointed out that he was able pretty clearly, and there’s a message. Maybe race for United States mism that we will be to stage a comeback in the next general elec- one or more of my colleagues will hear that Senate, as incumbent for the Republicans as able to hold on in the tion, a scenario he says could play out again message.” Democrat Mark fall.” this year. Warner is challenged it is a defeat for the County Board mem- “So I have a little bit of empathy for my VIHSTADT WAS SWORN IN a few days by Republican Ed ber Jay Fisette, who good friend Alan Howze, and I know that after winning the special election last week. Gillespie. Democrats.” stopped by the Vihstadt he will be back in November,” said Fisette. But he won’t have too much time to cel- “November will be — Former U.S. Rep Tom Davis victory party to con- “Until then we will work really hard and ebrate a victory. Later this year, he will face an uphill effort, just gratulate his newest well with John Vihstadt on the County Howze yet again in the general election. as this victory was an uphill effort,” said colleague, recalled that Board” 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Democrats Debate TWO POOR TEACHERS From Page 3 All the candidates said they Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling That wasn’t the only business is- strongly supported a woman’s Select your products sue to divide candidates. right to make reproductive from our Mobile Showroom Handyman Services When asked about the contro- choices, a fight that brought na- and Design Center Available: versial Keystone XL pipeline, a tional media attention to one can- 1,700-mile pipeline that would didate when Republicans in the Call 703-999-2928 move diluted bitumen from the General Assembly tried to force Canadian oil sands to the Gulf women seeking abortions to get a Fully Insured & Coast, almost all of the candidates transvaginal ultrasound. Class A Licensed said they opposed the proposal. “A lot of times, things take plan- Free Estimates Est. 1999 Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille was ning,” said Del. Charniele Herring the only candidate who said he (D-46). “And our fight was care- 703-969-1179 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com would support it, although he fully planned.” qualified his support by saying he For most of the debate, candi- would want it to meet certain con- dates focused on demonstrating ditions. how their background would “As long as the health and safety make them a successful represen- and environmental issues are ad- tative for the 8th district. Candi- dressed, yes,” said Euille. “It’s a job dates gave various explanations creator.” for how they differ from Moran, but several said they are opposed MOST OF THE TIME, candi- to Moran’s recent assertion that dates agreed on standard issues of members of Congress should be the Democratic Party, supporting paid more. gay marriage and decriminalizing Levine said he disagreed with marijuana. In direct contrast to Moran’s vote on the bankruptcy Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Virginia bill in June 2013. Satish Korpe, senators Tim Kaine and Mark director of the Democratic Busi- Warner, all 10 candidates voiced ness Council of Northern Virginia, their opposition to offshore drill- said he wouldn’t take Moran’s di- ing. They also agreed on raising rect approach and would be more the minimum wage and restoring tactical. Del. Patrick Hope (D-47), voting rights to nonviolent felons. See Democrats, Page 11

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That’s one of the reasons why including Mark Warner, John /The Connection Reporter I’ve thrown my support behind my Kerry and Barack Obama. Then he 703-615-0960 friend Don Beyer in his bid to be- ably represented President Obama [email protected] come your next Congressman. I and American citizens abroad dur- @MichaelLeePope urge you to do the same. ing his tenure as an ambassador, Jon Roetman I’ve known and respected Don becoming the first appointed State Sports Editor for years. He and I first met in Department officer to win the Tho- 703-224-3015 [email protected] 1990 when we were both Lieuten- mas Jefferson Award. @jonroetman ant Governors, and immediately This track record is not enough Meeting the Easter Bunny struck up a friendship. He and his for Don. As he has said many times Nathan Bloss, 18 months, of Arlington, sits on the wife, Megan were two of the ear- during this campaign, he believes ADVERTISING: Easter Bunny’s lap during the Vienna Egg Roll event For advertising information liest supporters of my presidential we are each put on this earth to on Saturday, April 12. e-mail: campaign. Don drove to build something larger than our- [email protected] Burlington, Vt., in the spring of selves and to serve others. Don is Debbie Funk 2003 to volunteer. I was struck by asking you, the voter, to give him Display Advertising/National Sales his convictions and by his dedica- that chance to do more. Submit Mother’s Day Photos 703-778-9444 tion to core issues of the Demo- In many ways, Washington is other’s Day is May 11, dress, email address and phone [email protected] cratic Party — equality, justice, broken and Congress is full of folks 2014, and every year at number. (We will not print your M Andrea Smith reproductive rights, and environ- who are happy to accomplish this time, we call for full address or contact informa- Classified & Employment Advertising mental protection. In addition to nothing. In the face of that reality, submissions to our Mother’s Day tion.) 703-778-9411 his work ethic and generosity — the voters of Virginia’s 8th district photo gallery. Send photos of Send photos to [email protected] being willing to drive 500 miles to have the remarkable opportunity mothers, grandmothers, great- [email protected] volunteer on what was then a to elect a man of principle and grandmothers, with children or Readers can also submit poetry, Editor & Publisher little-known campaign — Don has progressive values, who has a tre- without children. poetry about mothers and photos Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 vision and he has spine. And we mendous work ethic. I urge you Please name everyone in the celebrating mothers directly [email protected] could use a little of that in the to hire him to work for you. I hope photo, the approximate date, de- through our website at http:// @MaryKimm House of Representatives. you will vote for Don Beyer in the scribe what is happening in the www.connectionnewspapers.com/ It’s not like Don needs to do June 10 Democratic Primary. photo and include your name, ad- contact/letter/ Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon [email protected]

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he Arlington Police De- 13. He was denied bail and is be- T partment is charging a ing held at the Arlington County 30-year-old a former hos- jail. pital technician at Virginia Hospi- The hospital released a state- tal Center with raping a 37-year- ment saying Jones was suspended old patient. immediately after the incident was Police officials say the man was reported and has subsequently working as a CT scan technician been fired. Police say the hospital when the attack occurred on Jan. cooperated with the investigation. Bulletin Board

From Page 6 Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Focus Area, discussing the Global Quincy St. Certified financial planner Precipitation Measurement Project and Virginia Cooperative Extension satellite and weather forecasting. volunteer Mike May will discuss Members, guests and public Social Security considerations for welcome. $32 for dinner. Contact retirement planning. Free. Contact Walt Fetterer, [email protected] or [email protected]. 703-356-4336. Park Service Award Presentation. THURSDAY/APRIL 24 6:30 p.m. at the County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., during the Community Memory Screening board meeting with reception and Day. 9 a.m.-noon at Langston-Brown light refreshments to follow. The Senior Center. Virginia Hospital 2013 Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Center and Care Options will be Service Volunteer Awards will go to sponsoring free, confidential memory Arlington Regional Master screenings to promote proper Naturalists, Keith Fred and Peter detection of memory problems. The Jones. Please RSVP to one-to-one, noninvasive screening [email protected]. takes 5-10 minutes and is administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Call 703- WEDNESDAY/APRIL 23 237-9048. Social Security Planning Visit us online at www.novaorthospine.com Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at See Bulletin Board, Page 15

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ONGOING Theater. The Arlington Players present “The Most Happy Fella,” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through April 19 at The Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Visit www.thearlingtonplayers.org. Easter Bunny. Through Saturday, April 19 at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S Hayes St. Photos with the Easter Bunny in the Ground Level Nordstrom Court. Visit Susan T. www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion- McElhinney, centre-at-pentagon-city for information, hours and photo “Congress- package information or call 703-415- man John 2401. Lewis” Visual Art and Sound. Thursday, April 24-Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Vladimir Zabavskiy, “Mid Man- Fermata, a celebration of sound, mixes visual art and sound. Opening hattan” Clinton Libbey, “In the Vines” reception Thursday May 8, 7-9 p.m. Other special events throughout exhibit. Visit www.artisphere.com or Columbia Pike Art Crawl call 703-875-1100. Art Exhibit. See “George McQuinn: The 27 artists of the Columbia Pike Artist Studios invite the community to erative providing working studio space to artists in various media. All events Arlington’s All-Star First Baseman” at their open house party and studio tour. This Studio Crawl will introduce artists are free and open to the public. the Arlington Historical Museum, working in oils, pastels, acrylics, collage, encaustic, watercolor, printmaking, Parking is available on the street and at the Arlington Career Center at 816 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Road. The photography and sculpture. The Studio Crawl takes place Saturday, April 26, S. Walter Reed Drive. ART and city buses also serve the intersection of Colum- exhibit, which runs through April 27, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, 2-5 p.m. bia Pike and Walter Reed Drive. Visit www.columbiapikeartiststudios.org for includes original baseball cards, a Columbia Pike Artist Studios, located at 932 S. Walter Reed Drive, is a coop- more. 1944 World Series program, a McQuinn model bat and gloves, and photos of McQuinn and his career. The museum is open 1-4 p.m. “America’s First Green Space: Central Travel editor, author and chef Joe 5620 S. 3rd St. Approximately four Saturdays and Sundays. Visit Park, New York City — Photographs CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Yonan demonstrates and offers miles of easy terrain touring property www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ by Steve Rosenbach.” At Cherrydale Theatre Classes. Encore Stage & samples from his vegetarian that belonged to George Washington. visit/arlington-historical-museum for Library, 2190 Military Road. Free. Studio is holding classes and mini cookbook “Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Wear good walking shoes. Free. Visit more. Call 703-228-6330. camps for children in grades K-8 at Recipes for the Single Cook.” One www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Art Exhibit. See “Bodies of Work: Art Historic Home Tours at the Ball- on Saturdays at Thomas Jefferson More Page will be on site offering in Series” in the main gallery at Sellers House, 5620 S. 3rd St. The Community Theatre, 125 S. Old books for sale. Registration can be Gallery Underground in the Crystal oldest surviving house in Arlington Glebe Road and Tuesdays and done online at TUESDAY/APRIL 22 City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. The County opens for the season with Wednesdays after-school at Theatre www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. Visit Shut Up and Write. 7 p.m. at exhibit will showcase works by the free tours and refreshments. The on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. gallery’s 43 members. The show runs house is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Drive. Visit www.encorestageva.org 703-300-9746. Quincy St. Third in a series of panels through April 30. Free. Visit April through October. Visit for a list of classes. for aspiring writers of young adult www.galleryunderground.org or call www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Register Now. Winter and Spring literature, moderated by Jon 571-483-0652. Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. at break classes are open for FRIDAY/APRIL 18 Skovron. Hosted by One More Page Mural Painting. No Kings Collective Comedy Spot, in Ballston Common registration at Pageant. 8 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar Books. Visit and other artists will create a Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., children can www.arlingtonartscenter.org. There & Restaurant, 555 23rd St. Miss Gay www.onemorepagebooks.com or call temporary large-scale graffiti-style enjoy ComedySportz for Kidz. $10. will be weekend workshops for Arlington 2014 pageant. Entry fee is 703-300-9746. mural in the 1900 block of Crystal Visit www.comedyindc.com or 703- children, and more. $25. To get a contest package, call Drive during April to celebrate the 294-LAFF. 703-254-3841 or Crystal City FRESHFARM Market. To Comedy. Every Friday at 8 p.m. and [email protected]. TUESDAY/APRIL 22-SUNDAY/JUNE 1 learn when the group is actively Saturday at 7:30 p.m. is WEDNESDAY/APRIL 16 “The Threepenny Opera.” Running painting, follow @NoKingsDC and ComedySportz (“clean”) and at 10 World Book Night. 6:30 p.m. at One through June 1 at Signature Theatre, @ccbid on Twitter. Visit p.m. on Friday and Saturday is the More Page Books, 2200 North FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 18-20 4200 Campbell Ave. The MAX www.crystalcity.org. Blue Show (“adult”), both at Comedy Westmoreland St. One More Page Easter Play. At Wilson Boulevard Theatre transforms into London’s Art Exhibit. May 1-31 at Gallery Spot, in Ballston Common Mall, 4238 hosts a World Book Night Christian Church, 3850 Wilson Blvd. gritty underworld in this reimagined Underground, in the Crystal City Wilson Blvd. $15 each. Visit reception and wine tasting for “The Third Day,” a dramatization of futuristic dystopia for “The Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive. www.comedyindc.com or 703-294- World Book Night givers. Visit the resurrection of Jesus Christ with Threepenny Opera,” an adaptation of “Mayhem” is a juried exhibit. Gallery LAFF. www.onemorepagebooks.com or call original gospel music. 8 p.m. Friday, John Gay’s 1728 ballad-opera The hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday 703-300-9746. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Beggar’s Opera, a satirical 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Opening of the month at IOTA Club & Cafe, Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Mad Fox Sunday. $12. Call 703-527-2210 or commentary on politics, poverty, reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet Brewing Company, 444 W. Broad St., 703-566-7029. injustice and corruption at all levels with a modern dance performance by Miles David Moore. Featured artists Falls Church. Garrett Peck will speak of society. Visit signature-theatre.org the ACW Dances Troupe. Contact share their poetry followed by open about “Capital Beer: A Heady History or call 703-820-9771. [email protected] or 571- readings. Free. Visit of Brewing in Washington, D.C.” SATURDAY/APRIL 19 483-0652, or visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Books will be available for sale and Boundary Stone Bike Tour. 9:15 www.galleryunderground.org. 703-522-8340. signature. Co-hosted by the Arlington a.m. at entrance to East Falls Church WEDNESDAY/APRIL 23 High School Art Exhibit. Through Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Historical Society and One More Page Metro on Sycamore Street. Leisurely Civil War Lecture. 7 p.m. at the Sunday, May 4 at the Artisphere, every Wednesday at IOTA Club & Books. Visit 35-mile tour with many stops. See 12 Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. 1101 Wilson Blvd. Features art from Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-up www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org or historic D.C. boundary stones in Quincy St. Ronald Beavers will 55 high school students from 12 local times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax discuss what it was like to be a high schools submitted to the Bring instruments, fans and friends. 703-300-9746. County along the Mount Vernon, civilian in Alexandria and Arlington Congressional Art Competition. Featured musicians perform from Four Mile Run, Washington and Old during the Civil War, when the area “Tender Napalm.” Through May 11, 9:30-10 p.m. Visit Dominion Railroad Bike Trails and was fortified by the Union Army and Signature Theatre presents the www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call THURSDAY/APRIL 17 area streets. A few long uphill climbs. occupied by thousands of soldiers. Washington, D.C premiere of Philip 703-522-8340. Historical Society Meeting. 7 p.m. Canceled if 55 percent or more Book Launch. 7 p.m. at One More Ridley’s play. A tragedy has plunged Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday at Mad Fox Brewing Company, 444 chance of rain. Bring lunch, water, Page Books, 2200 North this couple into an imaginary world, every month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 West Broad Street, Falls Church. Mad and any type of bike. $2, no Westmoreland St. Party is for stranded amid the wreckage of their Wilson Blvd. Visit Fox hosts the Arlington Historical reservations necessary. Sponsored by “Hollow World,” a new sci-fantasy love. Tickets available at signature- www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525- Society’s monthly meeting, featuring Center Hiking Club, visit thriller from Michael J. Sullivan. Visit theatre.org or by calling 703-820- 8646. author Garrett Peck speaking about www.centerhikingclub.org. www.onemorepagebooks.com or call 9771. Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at “Capital Beer: A Heady History of AGLA Brunch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 703-300-9746. Derby Registration. Register for the Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Brewing in Washington, D.C.” One Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, World Book Night. At One More Page Phoenix Derby, a garage race and Blvd. Prizes for 1st place. Free. Visit More Page Books will be on site 555 23rd St. South, Arlington. Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 2-6 www.whitlows.com or call 703-276- offering books for sale and signature. Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance Volunteers nationwide will give away p.m. at the underground parking 9693. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com brunch with board members. Please free books and provide useful garage at 1851 S. Bell St. Some of Storytime. Mondays and Fridays, or call 703-300-9746. bring donations of travel-sized soaps resources. One More Page books is a the events are free, some have cost. 10:30-11:00 a.m. at Kinder Haus Cookbook Demonstration. 7:30 and shampoos for Arlington’s community base for local givers. Call Visit phoenixderby.kintera.org/home Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional homeless. Visit http://agla.org. 703-300-9746 or visit to register and find information. with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929. Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Historic Walking Tour. 1:30 p.m. www.onemorepagebooks.com or Photo Exhibit. Through July 7, see Church. The Washington Post Food & starting at the Ball-Sellers House, www.us.worldbooknight.org. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com productions written, staged, and acted by the senior Yorktown theatre students. The THURSDAY/APRIL 24 productions are a culminating project in the One Person Shows. 6-9 p.m. at Yorktown High Yorktown Theatre Arts Program. Admission is School’ Black Box Theatre, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. free. Visit www.apsva.us//site/ The One-Person Shows are 30-minute Default.aspx?PageID=14459 for more. productions written, staged, and acted by the senior Yorktown theatre students. The productions are a culminating project in the FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 25-26 Yorktown Theatre Arts Program. Admission is Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One. 8 p.m. at free. Visit www.apsva.us//site/ the Spectrum Theater at Artisphere, 1101 Default.aspx?PageID=14459 for more. Wilson Blvd. This period adventure story created Fundraiser Banquet. 6:30-9 p.m. at China by writer, director and producer, Jason Garden Restaurant, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Rosslyn. Neulander and his collaborators is also a live- Fundraiser to benefit the Arlington Rotary action graphic novel celebrating 1930s radio Education Foundation annual scholarships and serials, comic book culture, Star Wars and every stipends for graduating Arlington high school other adventure story you’ve loved as a child. seniors. Keynote speaker will be Dave Foster, Visit www.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100. former chair of the Arlington County School Board, other events include a silent auction, information on the scholarship program, and SATURDAY/APRIL 26 mah jongg gaming. $50 per person or $95 per Green Living Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mason couple (cash or check made out to AREF). A Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive. In cash bar is available. For more about our club, partnership with the Mason Arlington Earth visit www.arlingtonrotaryclub.org Week Community Fair. Learn how to green Arlington Reads: Richard Ford. 7 p.m. at homes, apartments, communities and lifestyles. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Featuring green vendors, seminars, a raffle, food Jeffrey Brown of “PBS NewsHour” interviews sales, a DIY tent, craft sales, and a kid’s activity author Richard Ford about his work, including zone. Suggested donation of $5/person. Visit “The Sportswriter.” Visit http:// arlingtonenvironment.org for more. library.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-6321. Spring Beer Festival. Noon-7 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington, 4001 Campbell Ave. Capitol City Brewing Company will host its inaugural Spring THURSDAY/APRIL 24-MAY 18 Beer Festival. Sample select handcrafted beers Live Performance. 8 p.m., at the Gunston Arts from more than 45 breweries and cuisine from a Center, Theater Two, 2700 S. Lang Street., variety of Shirlington Village eateries and local Arlington. “Turkish Tango” by Rafael Bruza, vendors. $30 for beer drinkers, additional drink takes to the stage under the artistic direction of tickets $1; free for non-drinkers. Visit Mario Marcel. $25-$40. In Spanish with English www.capcitybrew.com for more. subtitles. Visit www.teatrodelaluna.org, One Person Shows. 1-10 p.m. at Yorktown High www.ticketplace.org or www.goldstar.com for School’ Black Box Theatre, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. more. The One-Person Shows are 30-minute productions written, staged, and acted by the senior Yorktown theatre students. The FRIDAY/APRIL 25 productions are a culminating project in the One Person Shows. 4-9 p.m. at Yorktown High Yorktown Theatre Arts Program. Admission is School’ Black Box Theatre, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. free. Visit www.apsva.us//site/ The One-Person Shows are 30-minute See Entertainment, Page 10

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From Page 9 gardens, and, vegetable gardens. Default.aspx?PageID=14459 for more. Visit Move Me Festival. 1-5 p.m. at MONDAY/APRIL 28 www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Book Club Launch. 7 p.m. at One Garden Tours. 11 a.m.-4 p.m at The Carlin Springs Road. Bowen More Page Books, 2200 N. Ball-Sellers House on 5620 S. Third McCauley Dance presents the fifth Westmoreland St. The Holistic Health Street. Visit annual, “Move Me Festival.” Travel & Wellness Book Club meets to www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. with Bowen McCauley Dance discuss “Gaining Ground: A Story of “Around the World” and experience Farmers’ Markets, Local Food, and live performances and interactive Saving the Family Farm” by Forrest THURSDAY/MAY 8 activities in dance, music, theater, Pritchard. Visit Celebration of Sound Opening and arts and crafts. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Reception. 7-9 p.m. in the Upper www.bmdc.org/outreach/move-me- 703-300-9746. Town Hall and Terrace Gallery at festival. Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Exhibit Wine Tasting Fundraiser. 4-6 p.m. runs April 24-Aug. 10. Visit at Grateful Red Wine & Gift Shop, WEDNESDAY/APRIL 30 www.artisphere.com or call 703-875- 2727 Wilson Blvd. Meet Habitat Author Visit. 7 p.m. at One More Page 1100. NOVA volunteers, board members Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. and staff, while sampling 15 spring Author and lexicographer Paul wines and cheeses. $25 tickets Dickson discusses and signs his SATURDAY/MAY 10 benefit Habitat NOVA. Visit http:// newest book, “Authorisms: Words Charity Walk. 9:30 a.m. at Bluemont gratefulredwine.com/ Wrought by Writers.” Presenting Park, 601 N Manchester St. Gather Habitat_Tasting.html. stories behind each word and phrase, your neighbors and create a “pack” to Spring Solos Opening Reception. Dickson enriches our appreciation of walk in the Animal Welfare League of 6-9 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, the English language. Visit Arlington’s 19th Annual Walk for the 3550 Wilson Blvd. Spring Solos www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Animals. Visit www.awla.org. features seven emerging artists. Free. 703-300-9746. American Classics Concert. 7:30 Wine and refreshments provided. p.m. at Artisphere’s Rosslyn Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org or Spectrum Theatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd. call 703-248-6800. THURSDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 1-3 The National Chamber Ensemble Book Launch. 6 p.m. at One More Theatre Performance. 7 p.m., in the plays classical, jazz and more, Page Books, 2200 North school’s auditorium at Washington- featuring pianist Burnett Thompson. Westmoreland St. Launch party for Lee High School, 1301 N. Stafford Reception follows. $30 adults, $15 “SmokeLong Quarterly: The Best of Street, Arlington. Washington-Lee students. Visit http:// the First Ten Years, 2003-2013.” Six High School Presents, “Shrek- The tickets.artisphere.com/ contributors to SmokeLong Quarterly Musical.” Tickets are $10 at the door, default.asp?SearchText=national+chamber+ensemble&Go=Go, will read selections: Grant Bailie, Jeff or $7 in advance. Visit call 888-841-2787. Landon, Laura Ellen Scott, Art www.signupgenius.com/go/ Guitar Performance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Taylor, Virgie Townsend, and 70A0F45ADAE2CA46-macbeth1. in the Dome Theatre at Artisphere, Brandon Wicks. Visit 1101 Wilson Blvd. Guitarist and www.onemorepagebooks.com or call composer Kaki King presents a visual 703-300-9746. FRIDAY/MAY 2 and live music performance where Gala and Fundraiser. 7;30 p.m. at Art Exhibit Opening Reception. 5-8 the guitar is used as a projection the Fort Myer Officers Club, 214 p.m. at Gallery Underground, in the screen. $18 in advance, $22 day of. Jackson Ave, Fort Myer. The Crystal City Shops at 2100 Crystal Part of Celebration of Sound exhibit, Northern Virginia Urban League Drive. “Mayhem,” a juried exhibit, through Aug. 10. Visit Young Professionals Network will opens with a modern dance www.artisphere.com or call 703-875- host its 5th Annual Black Opal performance by the ACW Dances 1100. Awards Gala and Fundraiser. This Troupe. On display through May 31. year’s theme is Honoring Our Contact Nation’s Heroes. Proceeds from the [email protected] or 571- SATURDAY/MAY 17 gala will support a $5,000 annual 483-0652, or visit Arlington Festival of the Arts. 10 scholarship fund as well as www.galleryunderground.org. a.m.-5 p.m. at 1101 N. Highland St. community-focused programs such as Concert. 8 p.m. at the Artisphere, 1101 Enjoy browsing art while listening to College Survival 101 and Wilson Blvd. Sierra Leone’s Refugee live music. Free. Visit Opportunity to Thrive. Tickets begin All Stars, the inspirational band and www.artfestival.com for more. at $85, visit www.nvulypn.org/ subject of a 2005 documentary, Spring Concert. 2 p.m. at blackopal/ for more. returns to Artisphere. The past 10 Washington-Lee High School Music Tour. 8:30 p.m. at the Iota years for the band have been a Auditorium, 1301 N. Stafford St. Club and Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. journey from the squalor of refugee Encore Chorale, the nation’s largest Nashville-born, New York City-based camps to the world’s biggest stages. and fastest growing choral program D.D.S. singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell hits $25-$35. Visit http:// for older adults, announces the Kim Kitchen, welcomes Dr. Adam Goldstein the road April 6 for a spring and sierraleonesrefugeeallstars.com or Northern Virginia Encore Chorale summer tour. Visit www.artisphere.com. Spring Concert. Free. Visit http:// www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call encorecreativity.org or call 301-261- 703-522-8340. 5747. SATURDAY/MAY 3 Gardening Info Session. 11 a.m.-2 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 26-27 p.m. at The Ball-Sellers House on SUNDAY/MAY 18 Studio Crawl. At Columbia Pike Artist 5620 S. Third Street. The Ball-Sellers Arlington Festival of the Arts. 10 Studios, 932 S. Walter Reed Drive. House will partner with the Arlington a.m.-5 p.m. at 1101 N. Highland St. Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 2-5 p.m. Food Assistance Center to host “Ask Enjoy browsing art while listening to Open house party and studio tour the Gardeners.” Gardeners and live music. Free. Visit with 27 artists in various media. Visit experts will offer free gardening www.artfestival.com for more. columbiapikeartiststudios.org. advice and tips for herb and flower

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10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Study Measures Communities’ Health From Page 4 Virginia. Marlene Blum, a member of the Fairfax “Better educated people often drink but County Health Care Advisory Board. “We don’t smoke,” said Van Dijk. “Cocktails are are an affluent community, and we’re a more acceptable than cigarettes.” highly educated com- munity. But not ev- SOMETIMES THE erybody is doing “Better educated people NUMBERS show well.” trends in combina- Some of the health often drink but don’t tion. For example, concerns in Northern Manassas City has Virginia are emblem- smoke. Cocktails are the highest rate of atic of the kinds of more acceptable than children who live in problems in other poverty in Northern communities in cigarettes.” Virginia. It also has America that have — Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy the highest teen birth well-educated rate per 1,000 female people. director of County Health Roadmaps population. Re- For example, Alex- at the University of Wisconsin searchers say these andria has the sec- two data points ond-lowest number of people who smoke speak to each other. cigarettes in Virginia overall and the low- “There’s probably some linkage there,” est number of smokers for Northern Vir- said Van Dijk. “We know that if mom has a ginia. But it has the sixth highest rate of baby as a teenager, the likelihood that child excessive drinking in Virginia and the high- will be raised in poverty will be much est rate of excessive drinking in Northern higher.” Democrats Debate

From Page 4 School. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) said that a health care attorney, former Capitol Hill it is important to note the development and staffer and founder of the Virginia Progres- density needed to support commercial taxes sive Caucus, said he wished Moran would for a metro extension. have been more involved in health care. “The feasibility study shows that below Decreasing the influence of money in Hybla Valley, that’s not available,” Ebbin politics led to some different answers said. among the candidates. Beyer said that su- On environmental issues, all the candi- per PACS should be banned and that the dates agreed that more needs to be done to amount of money an individual can give to protect the economy. Beyer, for example, a candidate should be capped. Derek Hyra, has proposed a carbon tax. Former Navy a Virginia Tech professor, disagreed that su- pilot Bruce Shuttleworth said fighting cli- per PACs should be eliminated, although he mate change would be a fight in which he said they need to be limited. would be personally invested. “Both of my parents died of lung cancer,” PART OF THE FORUM focused on trans- said Shuttleworth. “And I think pollution portation issues along the Route 1 corridor, killed them.” with several of the candidates supporting The winner of the June 10 primary could the extension of the yellow line from Hun- very well be the next representative for the tington. heavily Democratic 8th district. The forum “I think we should declare it a national was hosted by the Mount Vernon District emergency that Route 1 looks the way it Democratic Committee and moderated by does,” said Laverne Chatman, former presi- George Burke, chairman of the Virginia dent of the Northern Virginia Urban League Democratic Party’s 11th Congressional Dis- and a graduate of Mount Vernon High trict. “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Jefferson Community Center, $60/15 sessions or Senior Adult Programs for April 28- May 3. $4 per drop-in. Details, 703-228-4745. Seniors only weight room hours, Langston- Senior trips: Tuesday, Apr. 29, Petersburg Gar- Brown and Madison. M-W-F, $60/15 sessions. Call den Week, $34 (incl. lunch); Thursday, May 1, Tea for days and times, 703-228-4745. at Beans in the Belfry, Brunswick, MD, $34; Fri- Ice skating, Mondays, 8 a.m. – 9:10 a.m., Kettler day, May 2, National Cathedral Flower Mart, D.C., Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, $1 (includes $7. Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, 703-228- skates). Register, 703-228-4745. 4748. Registration required. Staying hydrated, Tuesday, Apr. 29, 10 a.m., Tennis, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955. Bluemont Courts, Wilson and N. Manchester, free. Table tennis, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Details, 703-228-4745. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228- Strength training, M-W-F, 9 a.m., Thomas 0955. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 ❖ 11 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Herbert’s Blast Lifts W-L Baseball Past Yorktown

fielder] at the fence looking up …” Generals manage just Washington-Lee, which defeated Yorktown in last season’s National District two hits off championship game, improved to 5-1 with Friday’s victory. Yorktown’s Fineman. “It’s just one of those things. You get a By Jon Roetman couple guys on against a good pitcher, hope The Connection he makes one mistake and we capitalized on it,” W-L head coach Doug Grove said. orktown pitcher Graeme Fineman “We were fortunate to win because that kid knew it was gone. Washington- definitely pitched well enough to beat us, YLee designated hitter Teddy there’s no doubt about that.” Herbert wasn’t so sure. With Fineman tossed a complete game, throw- Yorktown leading 3-1 in the fifth inning, ing 114 pitches. He allowed four runs — Herbert drove Fineman’s first pitch of the none earned — and just two hits in seven at-bat to deep right-center. innings. He walked two, hit one batter and “That thing was high,” Fineman said af- struck out two. Fineman took a no-hitter ter the game. “There into the fifth inning was no doubt about before surrendering a that one.” “It’s just one of those one-out infield single Herbert’s fly ball to W-L third baseman cleared the fence in things. You get a couple Andy Collins. Photo by right-center for a guys on against a good Fineman’s lone three-run homer. It mistake, Herbert’s was one of just two pitcher, hope he makes home run, came after Sterbutzel Craig hits for W-L on April what should have 11, but it was enough one mistake and we been an inning-end- to lift the Generals to ing ground out. a 4-3 victory over capitalized on it. We “It’s my job as a Yorktown at Green- were fortunate to win pitcher,” Fineman

brier Park. said, “even if stuff be- /The Connection Yorktown led 3-0 hind me happens; I with two outs in the because that kid still have to be able to fifth inning, when definitely pitched well get that one out.” Fineman induced a W-L starting pitcher ground ball off the bat enough to beat us, Hunter Gray earned of W-L second the win. He allowed baseman Lucas Dolan. there’s no doubt about three earned runs and Washington-Lee starting pitcher Hunter Gray earned the win against Instead of retiring the seven hits in 5 1/3 Yorktown on April 11. side, however, a that.” innings. He walked Yorktown error al- — W-L baseball coach Doug Grove three, hit one batter with an opposite-field, solo homer to right, ond with two outs in the bottom of the sev- lowed the Generals to and struck out one. which landed near some fans who were enth, but couldn’t push across the tying run. score their first run James Mellin grilling behind the fence. Shortstop Bennett Lee finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. and brought Herbert to the plate. The pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief to earn the Nagurka and second baseman Aaron Lee Yorktown right fielder Jeffrey Antetomaso sophomore slugger delivered a go-ahead save. The senior right-hander got out of a followed with back-to-back doubles, giving went 2-for-3. The Patriots out-hit the Gen- three-run homer, though Herbert said he fifth-inning jam by inducing a 1-6-3 ground- the Patriots a 2-0 advantage. First baseman erals 8-2. wasn’t sure it was gone off the bat. ball double play. Teddy Schroeder then drove an 0-2 pitch W-L will travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., dur- “I saw [the pitch], let it rip, see what hap- Yorktown broke a scoreless tie with three back up the middle for an RBI single, ex- ing spring break. Yorktown, which fell to 4- pens, and it was good,” Herbert said. “… runs in the bottom of the third. Third tending Yorktown’s lead to 3-0. 2 with the loss, will travel to face Fairfax at [W]hen I got to first base, I saw the [out- baseman Parker Denny led off the frame Yorktown had runners on first and sec- 6:30 p.m. on April 22.

School Notes

Email announcements to “search for an event” and select Virginia graduate study in France through a nounced the students who were named James Madison University. [email protected]. to contribute. Fulbright scholarship for the 2013-2014 to the honor rolls for the second quar- Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos academic year. A 2008 graduate of Tho- ter of the 2013-14 school year. Jessica Evelyn Hartz, who is majoring are welcome. Bayard B. Roberts has been se- mas Jefferson High School for Science Neupane, the daughter of Ram and in sociology and English at Bates, lected for membership in the St. and Technology, Yee double majored in Goma Neupane of Arlington, was delivered a presentation titled “So- Marymount University’s Stu- Lawrence University chapter of Pi Mu French and biology as a Tufts under- named to the Dean’s List. Erik L. cial Entrepreneurship and the New dent-Athlete Advisory Epsilon, the national mathematics hon- graduate. She also competed on the Wagner, son of Karl Wagner of Arling- American Sustainable Agriculture Committee is sponsoring a “Battle orary society. Roberts is majoring in varsity sailing team. Yee is currently ton, was named to the Principal’s List. Project” during the Mount David of the Sexes” competition Sunday, mathematics. He is a member of the studying at the Institut National de la Summit, the college’s annual cam- April 27, 1-3 p.m. to raise money for Class of 2016. Roberts graduated from Recherche Agronomique in Rennes, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi pus-wide celebration of student St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Teams St. Mark’s School. France, where her Fulbright research has announced that Joseph academic achievement held in late of four females or four males in vari- focuses on characterizing the flavor Clearfield, of Arlington, was initiated March. Hartz, the daughter of Mr. ous games, including cornhole, Elizabeth Osborn, a graduate of compounds produced by propionibacte- into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest Jerry L. Hartz and Ms. Jennifer A. minute-to-win-it and can jam. Each The Madeira School, and Anna ria in Swiss types of cheese. collegiate honor society for all academic Vasiloff, is a 2010 graduate of Wash- team is required to raise at least Wissler, a graduate of Bishop Ireton disciplines. Clearfield was initiated at ington-Lee High School. $200 to participate. There will be High School, were named to the Yorktown High School sophomore Duquesne University. monetary prizes for the top two Lafayette College dean’s list for the fall Emily Burke received a Scholastic School Board seeks nominees teams, including bonus points 2013 semester. Writing Awards Gold Medal for her per- Erica Taylor was recently initiated for 2014 Honored Citizens. Each awarded to the teams that raise the sonal essay entitled, “Lost And Found in into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest year, the Arlington School Board most money. Marymount aims to Alyson Yee, a 2012 graduate of the Beirut And Amman.” and most selective collegiate honor so- honors volunteers who have made raise $10,000 for St. Jude’s. Visit School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts ciety for all academic disciplines. Taylor outstanding contributions to APS. https://waystohelp.stjude.org, click University, is working on a year of post- Randolph-Macon Academy has an- is pursuing a degree in Education at Visit www.apsva.us

12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Challenging A Child’s Mind Through Reading Experts say reading is critical to Book Suggestions cognitive and emotional development. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE: “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” By Marilyn Campbell makes an impact on children. by Chris Grabenstein The Connection “When a child doesn’t have ac- “Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy” by Karen Foxlee cess to books or when a parent “Capture the Flag” rlington mother Holly doesn’t have knowledge about by Kate Messner Karapetkova reserves time for reading to a child, that is where FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE: reading in the schedules of her we see an achievement gap,” said A “Doll Bones” two young children. It has be- Bemak. by Holly Black come such an important part of their daily Mary Catherine Coleman, “Under the Egg” by Laura Marx Fitzgerald routine that it is a treasured family activity. Lower School Librarian and JK- “Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin” It is also vital to her children’s development 12 Library Department Chair at by Liesl Shurtliff says Karapetkova. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School “Reading is an extremely complex men- in Alexandria, said reading offers brary for more information, and the infor- tal activity that engages a child’s — or children a broad view of the mation he can find in the library is seem- adult’s — brain much more intensively than world. “I think, and research ingly endless.” television or video games,” said shows, reading helps to develop The same is not true with television or Karapetkova, Ph.D., Associate Professor of children’s thinking because it video games. “When he watches a film or Literature at Marymount University in Ar- helps to develop a background plays a video game, he never says to me, ‘I lington. “When you read, you employ knowledge about the world,” she want to find out more about organisms deep higher-order cognitive skills. You learn to said. “Reading also helps children under the sea because that’s where imagine things that you have not yourself to see the world from a different Spongebob lives,’” said Karapetkova. “But experienced.” perspective, helping children de- when he reads a book, he asks questions velop an understanding, empa- and his curiosity and imagination open up.” CHILD DEVELOPMENT and literature thy and compassion for others Photo by Katie Peebles Michael Moynihan, Upper School Head, experts say that reading helps children de- and the world. It challenges chil- Marymount University professor Holly The Heights School in Potomac, Md., be- velop imagination skills and an ability to dren to look at events, people and Karapetkova reads with her 4-year-old lieves in eschewing some electronic media learn and think in new ways. It also boosts things in a different way.” daughter. Experts say that reading is a and promoting “a renewed culture of emotional development. “When it comes to imagination, complex mental activity that engages a reading…[and] conversation”. “You learn to empathize with others, and books challenge children to cre- child’s brain more intensively than watch- so you are able to grow emotionally as ate a movie in their minds,” said ing television or playing video games. SO WHICH BOOKS do experts recom- well,” said Karapetkova. “Critical thinking, Coleman. “They need to imagine mend? “Really, anything you and your chil- imagination, and empathy are all qualities a world, characters and experiences that Coleman. “It also teaches children how to dren enjoy reading together will do the that are essential to our nature as human they are not familiar with.” be storytellers, how to share experiences trick,” said Karapetkova. “My children are beings, and essential to our success in the “Reading challenges children to move and fosters creativity.” several years apart. My daughter is 4 and world.” beyond what they see in front of them,” said Karapetkova said that reading is more my son is 9, and I have been amazed by Fred Bemak, Ed.D., Professor open-ended than other media and chal- how much each enjoys the books I pick out and Academic Program Coordi- lenges a child’s cognitive abilities. “When together for the other. I’ll sit down with my nator, College of Education and “Reading to a child 20 minutes you read, even when they are pictures, your daughter to read ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear’ Human Development at George a day will increase their ability brain has to do a great deal of work to pro- or another picture book and my son will Mason University, says that even cess information and piece the story to- stop whatever he is doing to join us.” a few minutes each day can have to read and think above grade gether,” she says. “In a movie or video game, “And my daughter also enjoys listening a significant influence. “Reading everything is predetermined and spelled out to what my son and I are reading aloud to a child 20 minutes a days will level. That is just a matter of for you, and there’s a lot less room left to together,” said Karapetkova. “We’ve been increase their ability to read and the imagination to make leaps and discover reading a variety of books this year, in- think above grade level,” he said. sitting with a child and reading things on its own.” cluding things like Harry Potter and C.S. “That is just a matter of sitting Karapetkova has experienced this in her Lewis, and she listens and grasps part of with a child and reading with with them, but it has a such own life. “I have found with my older child what is happening. So their interest in them, but it has a such profound that one book often leads to another,” she each other’s books reminds me that chil- influence.” profound influence.” said. “We might read something that piques dren can be drawn to and learn from a A lack of reading time also — Fred Bemak, Ed.D., George Mason University his interest and sends him back to the li- great range of books.”

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