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Yorktown senior attackman C.J.Stowell led the team with 27 goalsand 34 points through 13 games.

Yorktown senior attackman C.J.Stowell led the team with 27 goalsand 34 points through 13 games.

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Garvey, Gutshall Face OffIn Democratic PrimaryNews, Page 3

Foster Parents of the YearAdvise: ‘Just do it’People, Page 5

Garvey, Gutshall Face OffIn Democratic PrimaryNews, Page 3

Foster Parents of the YearAdvise: ‘Just do it’People, Page 5

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By Vernon MilesThe Connection

Two years ago, County Boardmember Libby Garvey refusedto back the Columbia PikeStreetcar. Garvey also backedIndependent and anti-streetcar candidateJohn Vihstadt in two elections against fel-low Democrat Alan Howse. For Garvey, thestreetcar and the Long Bridge Aquatics Cen-ter were representative of a reckless spend-ing spree that had grown out of control. Thedivide between Garvey and the ArlingtonDemocratic establishment became so bitterthat, faced with the prospect of beingejected from the local party, Garvey optedto resign from the party. The streetcar ulti-mately died, Vihstadt won his reelection,and the County Board has moved on.

But two years later, the ramifications ofthose decisions could be coming back tohaunt Garvey. The current County Boardchair rattled the party establishment andshe faces primary opponent Erik Gutshall,who has the endorsements Arlington statelegislators and support from Board Mem-ber Jay Fisette. Gutshall is a former mem-ber of the Planning and TransportationCommission and is the founder ofClarendon Home Services.

“Erik [Gutshall] has the experience andvision to ensure the county’s long-term pros-perity, sustainability, and success,” said Del.Richard “Rip” Sullivan in a statement posted

on Gutshall’s campaign site.“History shows us the danger-ous implications of short-changing critical investments,and I’m confident Erik[Gutshall] will meet ourcommunity’s obligations to fu-ture generations in a budget-conscious way, as he has dem-onstrated time and again as acivic and business leader.”

While incumbents tradition-ally enjoy an advantage inelections, Garvey faces abattle against the leadership within theDemocratic party. Despite this, Garvey saysher campaign focus hasn’t changed.

“Basically, I’m running the campaign theway I always I have,” said Garvey. “I have aclear vision for what Arlington needs, andfor the last 20 years I’ve helped make Ar-lington a better place to live, work, andplay.”

Garvey says her priorities center aroundmaking the county processes more trans-parent and fiscally responsible. On trans-parency, Garvey pointed to the recent videobroadcasting of County Board work ses-sions, the planning and transportation com-mission meetings. Garvey says there wassome pushback from the Planning Commis-sion, but that she felt opening those meet-ings up to the internet was necessary.

“People would have had to come in andsit through those meetings to get an idea of

what we’re doing, but this makes it easierto connect,” said Garvey.

It’s Garvey’s idea of fiscal responsibilitythat’s drawn the most fire. The Long BridgePark Aquatics Center, for example, had beendelayed in 2014 after costs were listed onlyas “significantly higher” than the proposed$79.3 million. At thesame time, thecounty faced back-lash for spending $1million in local andfederal funds on asingle bus stop in Co-lumbia Pike. Sincethat time, the aquat-ics center proposalhas been scaled downto $40 million.

“When the aquaticscenter first came tous, it was over thetop,” said Garvey.“That’s not whatpeople wanted.”

On this, Gutshallagrees with Garvey.

“The first vision [for the Aquatics Cen-ter] was not consistent with the bonds thatwere to finance it,” said Gutshall. “Thecounty did the right thing to scale it down.What was not responsible was using it as awedge to divide people. Calling it a ‘vanityproject’ was irresponsible. Now you hearpeople saying ‘I don’t swim, why should Ipay for a pool’ and that’s not how you buildcommunities.”

Now that the center has come back to theboard, both Garvey and Gutshall say they’dbe more likely to consider funding it.

“This is an investment we need to make,”said Gutshall. “That’s the fiscally responsibledecision.”

But in other circumstances, Garvey saysthe board didn’t act where it should have.

“A year ago, the schools came to us witha beautiful Thomas Jefferson school design,but we decided they needed more commu-nity engagement,” said Garvey. “But it wasnot needed. We lost a year, and we need tobe more responsive to the school’s needs.”

Here’s, it’s Gutshall who saysthe county was right to delayto gather more communityfeedback.

“You have to balance be-tween competing interests,”said Gutshall. “The original de-cision not to approve ThomasJefferson was a smart decision.We needed more communityengagement.”

One of the more recent ini-tiatives promoted by Garvey isa Blue Ribbon Panel, a CountyBoard-selected group thatlooks through Arlington Com-prehensive Plan and establishespriorities for county resources.

“We don’t have a way to bal-ance our priorities and that’s

crucial,” said Garvey, which is why she saysshe helped launch the Blue Ribbon Panel.“It looks at what we need to put into placefor larger strategic planning.”

But Gutshall is not as enthusiastic aboutthe prospect of Garvey’s new panel, and seesit as a step backwards for the community

engagement Garvey’sadvocated as atentpole of her cam-paign.

“There’s no publicinput into the BlueRibbon Panel at all,”said Gutshall. Andwhile Gutshall’s in-volvement in thecounty has largelybeen through thesimilarly appointedplanning and trans-portation commis-sions, he says thosecommissions work ata “grassroots” leveland actively includepublic testimony.

Like Garvey, Gutshall says the county’spriorities need to center around helping theschools find the space and funding forgrowth.

“We don’t have more land so we’re goingto have to get creative,” said Gutshall.

But it’s not just the schools that face aland crisis. Gutshall says that the county’shousing policies have been slowly pushingout Arlington’s middle class. For Gutshall,affordable housing in Arlington can’t justcenter around those at 60 percent areamedian income or less.

“Middle income families are gettingpriced out of Arlington,” said Gutshall. “Weneed to take the affordable housing masterplan and use it as an opportunity to createa new paradigm. We need to look at moremedium density housing. Our affordablehousing is concentrated in metro corridors.We need to build on the edges of our metrocorridors for that missing middle.”

Gutshall says the county needs to look at

What Does It Mean To Be a Democrat?Democratic Primary pits incumbentLibby Garvey against establishment-backed newcomer Erik Gutshall.

Libby Garvey, County BoardChair

Erik Gutshall, CountyBoard Candidate

County Board Candidate Erik Gutshall’stop donors in 2016 so far include CountyBoard member Jay Fisette’s campaign andNancy Iacomini, member of the ArlingtonSchool Board. Since Jan. 1, Gutshall hasraised $51,981.

While incumbent CountyBoard Chair Libby Garveystarted with a high accountbalance, $27,566 carriedover from previous elec-tions, Garvey has laggedbehind Gutshall infundraising since the begin-ning of 2016, currentlytotaling $34,598 raised.

“There’s been one timewhen I supported anon-Democrat and thatwas an unusualcircumstance. I believedthat the streetcar was adisaster, and my toployalty has to be to thepeople of this county.”— County Board Chair Libby Garvey

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Patricia Rodriguez, M.D.; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Mirta Gomez; KateWitowski, N.P.; and Thomas Butler, M.D.

Virginia Cancer Specialists HonoredVCS provides pro bono care forArlington Free Clinic patients.

By Eden BrownThe Connection

Maria, a middle-aged El Salva-doran woman, was upset. Shehad been referred to ArlingtonFree Clinic (AFC) after being seen in theemergency room for internal bleeding.Maria came to her appointment at AFC witha stack of bills from the hospital, which shecould not sort out. While her AFC nurse case

manager was going through the stack, shefound a letter telling Maria her mammo-gram was abnormal and that she needed togo back for more studies. She called thehospital and was told Maria had had a bi-opsy which was positive for cancer. Mariawas very discouraged, as she had recentlystopped drinking and was overwhelmedwith medical, financial and family issues.She could not afford to have cancer.

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By Eden BrownThe Connection

S cott and Marcy Burka areArlington’s Foster Parents of theYear. In addition to their threebirth children, they’ve providedfive long-term placements, including twosibling groups of three. Scott Burka worksin real estate and Marcy Burka is an accoun-tant.

The Burkas were nominated as “FosterParents of the Year” because they excelledat “Bridging the Gap” with birth and adop-tive families and advocating for fosteredchildren’s medical, educational, social andfamily needs. When they fostered a childwith significant medical and developmen-tal needs, they took the lead on identifyingproviders, scheduling appointments andensuring quality services, enabling the childto make progress while with them.

In a recent interview, they acknowledgedthey had some doubts about fostering atfirst.

How long have you been fosterparents?

We have been fostering for six years.

What made you decide to become afoster parent?

We had a desire to help our community.Our friends, the Simons, had just completedtraining and had their first placement. Theywere so excited and around the same timethe movie “The Blind Side” came out. Thosethree things combined started us on thisjourney. After that we decided to go checkout the information session. And then wedecided to sign up for the training. Eachweek as we drove home from the trainingsession having learned a new aspect of whatwas involved with being a foster parent, wewould quiz each other as to whether wewere having second thoughts and whetherwe would go to the next class. Every week

we said, “We can always say no.” But eachweek, we came back.

Any particular experiences thatstand out or you will always re-member?

Our second (and third) placement was asibling group of three. We had the two oldersiblings for six months before they wenthome to their mother. When a third siblingcame along, the birth mother asked Marcyto be with her in the delivery room becauseshe had no one else for support. Marcy saidyes. Six months later, all three children cameback into our care and the mother askedMarcy: “If the county terminates parentalrights, would you adopt them?” Fortunately,it did not come to that. They are back withtheir mom and are doing really well. Wetalk to them on a regular basis and are hop-ing to go and visit them this summer.

Is there anything in particular thatyou try to teach foster childrenwhile they are with you?

The importance of education, knowingthey are safe and loved while with us.

What has becoming a foster parenttaught you?

Being a foster parent has taught us to tryand not judge people and how many chil-

dren just need a fair chance.

Tell us about your experience withArlington Foster Care/AdoptionProgram.

Arlington Department of Human Serviceshas been wonderful. From the training ses-sions they offer, to the monthly supportgroup for foster parents, to amazing socialworkers that go out of their way to help thekids.

How have you worked the transi-tion for a child that has beenadopted?

We have had only one adoption. Theadopting family was very open and weworked hard with them to make the transi-tion. We invited them to the beach with usfor a weekend, had meals together andworked together to make the adoption posi-tive. The adoptive family has invited us forbirthdays and even invited us to the formaladoption signing. It was a very special day.We are fortunate to still be in touch withthe family and we get to see them regularly.

Tell us about your experienceworking with birth parents, howhave you dealt with challenges

Two Arlington Foster Parents Advise: ‘Just Do It’Reecalling thechallenges and joys.

Arlington’s Foster Parents of theYear, Marcy and Scott Burka.

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By Eden BrownThe Connection

La Côte d’Or, on the border of FallsChurch and Arlington, has a newowner. The restaurant was purchasedin February by Chef JacquesImperato. Imperato has been owner-chef ofthree other restaurants in Northern Virginia.Some residents will remember Imperato fromhis restaurant, La Mediterranee which wasacross from the Cherrydale Fire Station from1996-2003, or even earlier, Chalet de la Paixwhich he ran from 1981-1987 in the LeeHeights shopping center.

“The name La Côte d’Orreflects the depart-ment in Burgundywhere the south-eastfacing Cote d’Or es-carpment is the site ofthe celebrated Bur-gundy vineyards. Thename ‘Côte d’Or’ stemsfrom sun lighting up thevineyards during autumnand turning them gold,”said Imperato. “And yet,there were very few real Bur-gundy dishes on the menu.”Now, Imperato has put theclassics back on the table. Snails orescargots done the Burgundy way, along withfrogs legs, Beef Bourguignon, Foie Gras, andCoq au Vin. Steak Tartare, is back and, the chefsaid, “It’s done the right way:” cut up beef, notground; with a few secret ingredients. “Whenwe opened two months ago, we might get oneSteak Tartare order a day: now we get three.”

Imperato has already fired six of the sous-chefs who have come through his kitchen. Hecomplained they did not know “eventhe basics” of making a good sauce.Chef Jean Marc Drimille, who hasbeen with La Cote d’Or for thepast 13 years, will still head upthe kitchen, but Imperato hasrefined some of the menus ac-cording to his own style, andwill be in the kitchen.

Imperato says when he in-terviews a new chef, he asksto meet them at the frontdoor, outside. “Why?” he asks. “Be-cause I want to know if they haveread the menu posted at the door.If not, the interview is over. Then,

I ask them if they like food.”They have to love to eat, love to taste, love

to cook. “And lastly,” he said, “I ask them whatkind of food they like.” He laughs. “Most ofthe chefs I interview don’t get it: they expectme to ask questions about where they went toschool, or technique. But that’s not what I lookfor.”

Imperato has been cooking for 41 years. Heattended culinary school in Nice, France, and

has worked with chefs in the Côte d’Azur area.He trained with Alain Ducasse. Imperato hasworked at Washington, D.C.’s Maison Blanche,Le Lavandou, and Tiberio.

Imperato is passionate about French foodand believes the popularity of this cuisine inWashington, D.C. suffered when people startedto cut calories and carbohydrates. As a chef atTiberio, Imperato himself was shocked at thecaloric value of some of the dishes.

That is why in his new restaurant, he makesan effort to make sauces gluten free, with cornstarch not flour, and to use more olive oil thanbutter. He puts so much “flavor” in his food,derived from herbs and fresh ingredients, thatsalt doesn’t have to be the main ingredient.And Imperato looks for sustainable and respon-

sible fisheries. Hissalmon is from theFaroe Islands, his fishprimarily North Seabecause he trusts theirmethods, and hewon’t work with com-panies that send himunder-sized fish. Hewill carry the moreexotic fish: sea urchin,red mullet, langoust-ines, and ray.

“I’m going to bring classic French cookingback to Arlington,” Imperato said, “keeping therestaurant in the same general Burgundy areaof cuisine, until my clients trust me fully; then,I’ll become more innovative.”

The wine list has increased already to 22wines, 14 of which are Burgundy. Imperatohopes to have wine tastings on a regular basis.

For more information, or to be put on therestaurant’s mailing list to receive a daily spe-cials email, write to: lacotedor@verizon.net orvisit them at La Côte d’Or Café, 6876 Lee High-way, Arlington, 703-538-3033 orwww.lacotedorcafe.com.

New Owner-Chef Leads La Côte d’OrAttention toculinary detail.

Chef Jacques Imperato in his newrestaurant, La Côte d’Or.

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Happy Mother’s DayMy three grandsons — Blaise, age4; Zachary Replogle, age 2; andIsaac Replogle, age 5 — arebringing flowers home to Momfrom the Mother’s Day brunch atthe Knights of Columbus, 5115Little Falls Road.

— Catherine Strasburg

Honoring OriginalFire Station 8Firefighters

The John M. Langston Citizens’ Associationof Hall’s Hill - Highview Park in Arlington willbe commemorating “the heroism of the origi-nal 14 Negro firefighters who served in FireStation 8.” The event is scheduled for Satur-day, May 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the NationalRural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301Wilson Boulevard.

It will include a reception, from 1-2 p.m.,featuring catered hors d’oeuvres, followed bya program of remembrance. There are four liv-ing firefighters from the original fire stationwhen it was segregated. Those who can attendwill attend; those who cannot attend will be“Skyped” into the program and their storiescelebrated.

The history of the original 14 men, and therole they played in the community, will be high-lighted. Arlington residents are encouraged tocome out and support the event. For any ques-tions, write to info@highviewpark.com.

— Eden Brown

New Lineup of Nats-Inspired Ice Creams

Arlington Chef Katie Gilman, owner of Taste- Inventive Food by Katie Gilman - a carry-outrestaurant and catering business, has createda lineup of Nats-inspired ice creams as part ofher concept of “perfect scoops” of ice cream.

Chef Katie, 26, a Nationals fan, created herfirst Nats-inspired ice cream, “Get Your RedOn,” red velvet ice cream with white choco-late chips, last year. “During spring trainingthis year, I was inspired to expand this season’sice cream treats,” said Chef Katie. Now avail-able at Taste: “4-6-3 Chocolate Chip,” vanillaice cream with semi-sweet and white choco-late chips; “34’s Hair on Fire,” a spicy Mexicanchocolate ice cream; and “Bangzoom Mr.Walkoff,” vanilla ice cream with bursts of miniM&Ms. The lineup will also include “RockyRoad Trip,” “Scherzer’s Blueberry ChocolateChip Eyes Cream” and others, as the seasonprogresses.

Taste is located at 6017 Wilson Blvd., Ar-lington. Store hours are Tuesday-Friday, 4-8p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

— Eden Brown

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Mother’s MentalHealth MonthTo the Editor:

Having a new baby … the hap-piest time of a woman’s life, right?

Not always.Up to 1 in 5 new mothers will

experience anxiety or depression,turning joy into sadness, worry,and confusion. These are the mostcommon complications of preg-nancy and childbirth, and they af-fect the entire family. Mothers whoare depressed are more likely toneglect health care advice. Chil-dren with a depressed motherhave increased likelihood of be-havioral, emotional, and cognitivedelays.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, theVirginia General Assembly hasdeclared May as Maternal MentalHealth Month. Meanwhile, severalmedical governing bodies recentlyaddressed the issue:

❖ American Congress of Obste-tricians and Gynecologists recom-mends clinicians screen new andexpectant mothers for anxiety anddepression and encourages its

members to begin medical treat-ment.

❖ American Academy of Pediat-rics recommends pediatriciansscreen new mothers at well childvisits (pediatricians see mom andbaby typically seven times in thefirst year of baby’s life).

❖ American Academy of FamilyPhysicians developed a toolkit tohelp screen and identify resources.

Virginia has a network of healthcare providers, mental health pro-fessionals, and volunteers to assistnew and expectant mothers expe-riencing anxiety and depression.Postpartum Support Virginia, anon-profit organization, providesfree assistance to new moms, in-cluding support groups and refer-rals to mental health profession-als. Learn more atwww.postpartumva.org.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in a spe-cial way this year. Ask a new momhow she is doing. And tell herabout Postpartum Support Vir-ginia, where she can find hope andhelp.

Adrienne GriffenArlington

Letter

“Flourishing After 55” from ArlingtonOffice of Senior Adult Programs for May7-14.

Senior centers: Lee, 5722 LeeHwy.; Langston-Brown Senior Center,2121 N. Culpeper St.; Culpepper Gar-den, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Walter Reed,2909 S. 16thSt.; Arlington Mill, 909 S.Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18thSt.

Senior trips: Tea at Gypsy’s TeaRoom, Westminster, Md., Wednesday,May 11, $45;tour historic Dover, Del.,Thursday, May 12, $75; Spirit of Mt.Vernon Cruise plus lunch,Saturday, May14, $71. Arlington County 55+ Travel,703-228-4748. Registration required.

Lessons in photography, Sunday,May 8, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Arlington Mill.Details, 703-228-7369.

Ballroom dance lessons beginMonday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed.Free. Register,703-228-0955

55+ Biking to schedule ridesthrough the summer, Monday, May 9,7 0 3 - 2 2 8 - 4 7 7 1 ,email,55plusbikinggroup@arlingtonva.us.Free.

Illustrated presentation of PaulMellon’s art collection, Monday,May 9, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills, $6. Regis-ter 703-228-5722.

Pickleball games and instruc-tion, Mondays, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill.Free. Register, 703-228-7369.

Ice skating, Mondays, 8:10a.m. –9:20 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex,Ballston Mall, $1. Register, 703-228-4771.

Madison Chess Club, Mondays,9:30 a.m. Games and strategies. Free.Details, 703-534-6232.

Table tennis, Monday through Fri-day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arlington Mill.Free. Register, 703-228-7369.

Music as therapy, Tuesday, May10, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Reg-ister 703-228-0955.

History roundtable, Tuesday, May10, 11:15 a.m. Lee. Free. Register, 703-228-0555.

Volleyball, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.,Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703-228-6300.

Belly dance class, Tuesdays andFridays, 10 a.m., Lee. Free. Register,703-228-0555.

Beginners full fitness exercise,Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Lee. $60/15 sessionsor $4 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.

Arlington Mill Trekkers, Tues-days, 9:30 a.m. Free. Register,703-228-7369.

Table tennis, Tuesdays,10 a.m., -12p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955.

Poker games, Tuesdays and Thurs-days, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee. Register,703-228-0555

Senior Law Day, Thursday, May 5,2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Arl. Co. Court House.Free. Register, 703-228-1700.

2016 Medicare updates, Thurs-day, May 5, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown.Free. Register, 703-228-6300.

Overview of new ArlingtonParks Coalition, Wednesday, May 11,10 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Regis-ter, 703-228-6300.

Common eye problems in se-niors, Wednesday, May 11, 11 a.m.,Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955.

Four steps to downsizing ,Wednesday, May 11, 2 p.m., AuroraHills. Free. Register, 703-228-5722.

Memoir writing techniques,Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m., Lee. Free.Register, 703-228-0555.

A lesson in resilience, Thursday,May 12, 1 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Reg-ister, 703-228-0955.

Annual plant exchange, Thurs-day, May 12, 11 a.m., Lee. Free.Register, 703-228-0555.

Lee Woodcarvers share wood-carving tips, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Free.Details, 703-228-0555.

Scrabble games, Thursdays, 1p.m., Culpepper Garden. Free. Details,703-228-4403.

Building social relationships,Friday, May 13, 11 a.m., Culpepper Gar-den. Free. Register703-228-4403.

Jane Franklin’s Forty+ dancecompany workshop, Friday, May 13,workshop, 11:30 a.m., Aurora Hills.Free. Register, 703-228-5722.

“Flourishing After 55”

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By Alexandra GreeleyThe Connection

When you think of the tropicsand of Hawaii, your visionsprobably include palmtrees, sandy beaches withcrashing waves, and a whole lot of sunshine.But you probably don’t even know aboutHawaiian food, which is both tropical andsomewhat Mainlandish. To learn about thereal deal, head to Arlington’s Hula Girl res-taurant, owned and cooked for by a Hawai-ian native, Mikala Brennan.

As she said about her Hawaiian back-ground, “It is a magical place. I was trulyblessed to have been born and raised there.”

But now that she is firmlyplanted in the Washingtonarea, Brennan has turned herlove for Hawaiian food into athriving business. She at-

tributes her culinary passion to spending herentire childhood in the kitchen with her Ital-ian great-grandmother, her grandmother,and her mom, who was a graduate of theCordon Bleu. “I’ve always loved cooking,”she said. “it’s where I feel the most com-fortable and passionate.”

Besides her knowledge of Hawaiian cook-ing, Brennan also traveled throughout Asiawith her parents, visiting Singapore, Indo-nesia, and Hong Kong. “I think being ex-posed to so many cultures at an early age,especially Hong Kong that really inspiredme,” she said. “Hong Kong made somethingjust click and I had an intense experience— cream of crab soup.”

Although Brennan has had no formalkitchen training, she was mentored earlyin her career. “I convinced a chef to let mework the salad station,” she said. “And Iguess she figured that I wouldn’t mess up

things too much … I got moved up reallyfast and was able to keep learning differentpositions in the kitchen during the day whileworking in the front of the house at night.”

While that was good training, cookingwas not her first career choice. Instead, shehad a consulting business that took a down-turn in 2010, so Brennan started a foodtruck in D.C., featuring, of course, Hawai-ian food. “The truck just took off, and thatwas something that was a surprise to me,”she said. “I didn’t know if Hawaiian foodwould work out here, so I tried to keep themenu really simple, focusing on what I callthe ‘gateway’ item, teriyaki.” But once cus-tomers got hooked on her cooking, Brennanfound that on average she would be serv-ing 200-plus people a variety of Hawaiiandishes for lunch.

Recognizing that the food truck businesshad a shelf life, particularly with the newD.C. food truck regulations detailing park-ing-place restrictions, she decided to starta restaurant. That was back in 2013-2014,during which time she searched for the per-fect location. That turned out to be Arling-ton/Shirlington. “It is somewhat residentialwith that feeling of being in a community,”she said. “The Shirlington thing happenedquickly and the location came open on asecond go-round. I think this where I amsupposed to be. It gives me lots of flexibil-ity.”

But lucky are the nearby patrons whoregularly get to dig into her honest Hawai-ian fare: chicken katsu, Kalua pork and cab-bage, Spam (yes, Spam) Musubi, and poke,which is raw tuna. Oh, and the ratherunique entrée, Waialua root beer sticky ribsplus the Hula Girl mai tai.

A Taste of HawaiiProfile: Mikala Brennan of Hula Girl

Hula Girl Bar & Grill, 4044 Campbell Ave., Arling-ton, VA 703-998-4853. Hours: Lunch and dinnerdaily.

Hula Girl Kalua PorkMikala Brennan explains that the word “kalua”

is derived from two Hawaiian words, “ka” or the,and “lua” or hole. The latter refers to using anunderground oven, or imu. The all-natural liquidsmoke is sold at natural food stores. Banana leavesare sold at Asian markets. Serve with some stickyrice and veggies for a great meal. The pork can berefrigerated for up to 5 days. Note that you cancook the pork in a crockpot or in the oven over-night.

Serves 6 to 81 cup canola oil.5 cup Hawaiian salt, or kosher salt2 tablespoons all-natural liquid smoke10 pounds pork butt2 banana leavesPreheat the oven to 250 degrees.Take the 1 cup oil and mix with the salt and liquid smoke to make a paste. Set aside. Lay a

piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 18 inches long and 18 inches wide, onto a work sur-face. Place one of the banana leaves onto he foil, and spread half the paste onto the banana leaf.Place pork onto the top of this, and use the remaining paste and rub the pork really well on thetop. Place the other banana leaf on the top of the pork. Place another piece of foil over the ba-nana leaf. Then pull the bottom and top together to create a tight seal. Place foil package into alarge roasting pan, fill with 2-inches of water and cover the pan with foil to seal in the steam.

Cook for 8 to 10 hours — don’t peak! Let cool slightly, then unwrap the foil carefully as therewill be steam wanting to escape. Discard the banana leaves. Pull the pork out of the roasting pan— but, reserve the juices! Shred the pork with 2 forks or with tongs. Add in some of the reservedjuices.

Stir in the cabbage — cover until ready to use.

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ONGOINGThe Mystery of Love and Sex.”

Through May 8, various times atSignature Theatre, 4200 CampbellAve. Playwright Bathsheba Doranreturns to Signature with a playexploring intimacy and identity.Tickets start at $40. Visitwww.sigtheatre.org for more.

Exhibit: “Singing in the Rain.”Through May 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. atthe Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, 105N. Union St. Fiber art inspired bysongs from movies. Whether for selfor gifts, jewelry, sculpture, clothing,and wall pieces are some of the itemsthat will be exhibited. Free. Visitwww.potomacfiberartsgallery.com.

Zumba. Wednesdays through May 25,6-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 LeeHighway. Sessions will be led by aprofessional instructor with a studioin Arlington. The registration fee is

$20 for all five classes. Visitwww.rosslynva.org for more.

Gallery Underground: “RoadTrip.” Through May 28, galleryhours at 2100 Crystal Drive. DuringMay, Gallery Underground features anational juried competition, “RoadTrip.” The theme of this all-mediashow personalizes many aspects oftaking a road trip: scenes from theroad, people met along the way, allmodes of transportation, andjourneys both real and imagined.Free. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org.

Spring SOLOS 2016. Through June12, gallery hours at Arlington ArtsCenter, 3550 Wilson Blvd. ArlingtonArts Center announces its SpringSOLOS 2016 artists. Following a callin early 2015, jurors Melissa Ho,Assistant Curator at the HirshhornMuseum and Sculpture Garden inWashington, D.C., and Chicago-basedartist, Jefferson Pinder,recommended 14 artists for inclusionin center’s 2015-16 cohort of SOLOSartists. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org.

Exhibit: “As You Spread, I amErased.” Through June 12, galleryhours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550

Wilson Blvd. Hedieh Javanshir Ilchiexplores the notion of “duality,” tocomprehend her cultural identity asan Iranian-American immigrant andthe complexities that emanate fromsuch cultural experiences. Herpaintings reflect an interest in thefusion of Western abstraction andPersian Art, with an emphasis on theornamentations of “Tazhib,” or theart of illumination. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org.

Exhibit: “Emerging Artists ofVacation Lane.” Through June 12,gallery hours at Arlington ArtsCenter, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Thisexhibition features works by a groupof six high school seniors: AgnesCheng, Nathan Dobbins, NanaGongadze, Salome Gongadze, MarieJohnson and Evan McLean, studentsin the AP art class at H-B WoodlawnSecondary Program. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org.

Exhibit: “Jeweled Traditions.”Through June 12, gallery hours atArlington Arts Center, 3550 WilsonBlvd. Paper-cut scenes depict ritualsof local families as remembered andenacted by Melanie Kehoss’ summercampers at Arlington Arts Centerduring the summer of 2015. Free.

Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 4Film Screening: “Healing Voices.”

7 p.m. at First Christian Church ofFalls Church 6165 Leesburg Pike,Falls Church. Screening of a newdocumentary, “Healing Voices” thatexplores real-life stories ofindividuals working to overcome theextreme effects of their illness andintegrate their experiences into theirlives in meaningful ways. Free. Call703-324-7006.

WEDNESDAYS/MAY 4-AUG. 3Twilight Tattoo. 7 p.m. at Joint Base

Myer-Henderson Hall SummerallField, Sheridan Ave., Fort Myer.Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long, live-action military performance thatblends the precision and discipline ofthe 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (TheOld Guard) with the orchestralsounds and pop music from The U.S.Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” Free.Visit www.twilight.mdw.army.mil formore.

THURSDAY/MAY 5Cinco de Mayo Beer Garden. 4-8

p.m. at Plaza on 19th. Seasonalbrews and wine will be available forpurchase at the Mobile Event Bar(cash, credit and debit cards). The ElChilango food truck will be servingtacos. Free to attend. Visitwww.rosslynva.org for more.

Rockland’s 8th Annual Pig &Oyster Roast. 5:30-7:30 p.m. atRocklands Barbeque & GrillingCompany, 3471 Washington Blvd.Find barbequed pork, grilled oysters,sides, beer and a raffle benefittingDoorways for Women & Families.Tickets are $25, raffle tickets are $5,$20 for 6. Visitwww.doorwaysva.org.

Consignment ShoppingFundraising Event. 6-8 p.m. atFinders Keepers, 5906 WashingtonBlvd. Attend the “Sip and Shop”Mother’s Day fundraiser hosted byFinders Keepers consignment store.My Friend Mayvis is a nonprofit thatprovides peer support and resourcenavigation for women and childrenwho are oppressed by psychologicaland financial abuse. $10 suggesteddonation. Call 703-241-9227.

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Arlington Reads: Julie Otsuka. 7-9p.m. at Arlington Central Library,1015 N. Quincy St. As part ofArlington Reads 2016, author JulieOtsuka will speak on the humandisplacement of World War II. Free.Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us.

FRIDAY/MAY 6Arts Open House. 5-8 p.m. in

downtown Crystal City. Colorful newartwork is blooming around CrystalCity this spring – both inside and out.The region’s largest collaborativemural, Mural23, joined the Art Wallscollection, Exposed DC has an exhibitin the 1200-foot FotoWalk, andGallery Underground is hosting anationally juried show, “Road Trip.”To celebrate, the Crystal CityBusiness Improvement District ishosting an Arts Open House completewith meet the artist gatherings,exhibition openings, music, and areturn of the massive outdoorpainting party at the CrystalWynwood Mural with ArtJamz.Free.Visit www.crystalcity.org for more.

Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall at theAlexandria Campus, 4915 E. CampusDrive. The Alexandria Campus andPresident Scott Ralls will alsorecognize the Fab 50 – some of thecampus’ most influential leadersincluding former Provost Don Bisdorfand former head of the EarlyChildhood Education Program EulaMiller. Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 6-7ACW Dances: “Six Impossible

Things.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m.Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday atGunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. LangSt. In ACW Dances’ most ambitious

show to date, artistic director AbigailWallace brings to the stage work thatquestions our existence and whetheror not society can truly change.Tickets are $10. Visit www.artful.ly/store/events/8742 for more.

MAY 6-29Play: “Collected Stories.” 8-10 p.m.

at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. FourMile Run Drive. This comedy/ dramaexplores the complex relationshipbetween a writing professor and herprotege. Tickets are $25, $20 forseniors and students. Visitwww.petersalley.com for more.

SATURDAY/MAY 7AWLA’s Walk for the Animals. 9:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Bluemont Park,601 N. Manchester St. Dr. KatyNelson, Associate Veterinarian forBelle Haven Animal Hospital andhost/executive producer for ‘The petShow with Dr. Katy’ will serve asMistress of Ceremonies for the event,which aims to raise awareness andfunds for the hundreds of adoptableanimals and community programssupported by the Animal WelfareLeague of Arlington. Pre-register nowfor $30 or register on-site at theevent for $40. Visit www.awla.org.

Groovy Nate. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. atKinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. FillmoreSt. Groovy Nate is a musician,puppeteer, and comedian. Free. Call703-527-5929 for more.

Trailblazer Award andScholarship Gala. 6 p.m.-12 a.m.at Renaissance Arlington CapitalView Hotel, 2800 S. Potomac Ave.The Northern Virginia AlumnaeChapter of Delta Sigma ThetaSorority host a fundraising gala.Sandra Fortune-Green, artistic

director of the renowned Jones-Haywood Dance School, Inc. willreceive the “Trailblazer in the Arts”Award. Tickets are $100. Visitwww.nvdecs.org.

International Dance Day. 6:30 p.m.at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S.Lang St. Shristee Nrittyangon iscelebrating International Dance Daywith the support of Arlington artsand all the international danceinstitutions. The program segmentsare composed of two distinct parts,the first part is a dance drama, thesecond segment is a conglomerationof dance items to represent variouscountries. Tickets are $8. Visitwww.facebook.com/Shristee51.

Mother’s Day: “All About Dvorak.”7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn SpectrumTheatre, 1611 N. Kent St. NationalChamber Ensemble presents its finalperformance of the 2015-16 season, aMother’s Day Concert: All AboutDvorak. Alexandria’s Mayor AllisonSilberberg joins NCE as guest host.Tickets are $33, $17 for student. Visitwww.nationalchamberensemble.org.

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p.m. at Washington Lee High School,1301 N. Stafford St. “Inspired by…”will be presented by the ArlingtonPhilharmonic, Arlington’sprofessional symphony orchestra.Maestro Scott Wood explains that therepertoire for the May concert takesit cue from the way composers learnand grow by absorbing ideas fromtheir predecessors. $20 suggesteddonations. Visit www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org for more.

MONDAY/MAY 9Yoga Session. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at

4005 Wilson Blvd. Celebrate National

Sculpture with Yoga instructor/artistLisa Marie Thalhammer. Focused onTransparent “Tapestry” by artist TimTate. Sixteen vertical bands of multi-colored glass are installed betweenthe rungs of this 40 foot long fencewhich separates the public plazafrom the private, residentialcourtyard. The glass panels werekiln-cast, a process by which one-time-use plaster molds are placedinside of 1550 degrees Fahrenheitkilns. Free. Visit www.arlingtonva.us.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 11Pet Therapy. 11:15 a.m. at Arlington

Mill Community Center, 909Dinwiddie St. Meet Zoe, a smartYorkshire Terrier therapy dog. She isallergy free, does not shed, andenjoys people. Zoe does over a dozentricks (jumps through a hoop, zigzagsthrough a line of orange cones, goesthrough a tunnel, and more). This isfollowed by those who want to holdher and give her a treat. Free. Emailcasb@gwu.edu for more.

City Social. 5:45-8 p.m. at CEBWaterview Conference Center, 1919N. Lynn St. BID President Mary-Claire Burick will highlightmilestones from the past year andannounce new initiatives in theworks for next year. Afterwards,enjoy appetizers, open bar, live musicand giveaways. Free, but RSVPrequired. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

MAY 11-JUNE 19“The Man in the Iron Mask.” 8 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundayat Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. Inthis follow-up to “The ThreeMusketeers,” hero D’Artagnan findshimself alone in the service of KingLouis XIV after his comrades have

retired. Tickets start at $35, $15 forstudents, $5 discount for seniors andmilitary. Visitwww.synetictheater.org for more.

THURSDAY/MAY 12Lecture: Mosby Men. 7-8:30 p.m. at

Arlington Central LibraryAuditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Thecommander of Mosby’s Rangers, JohnSingleton Mosby, is the most famousmember of the unit he created – the43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry buthe was fortunate in the quality of themen who served under him. Theywere young, daring, and intelligent.After the war, many went on to leadlives filled with years that surpassedthe adventures and excitement oftheir youth and some settled here inArlington. Eric Buckland will tellstories of some of those “Mosby Men”who contributed so much to thelasting legacy and fame of Mosby’sRangers. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

FRIDAY/MAY 13Arlington Historical Society 60th

Anniversary Banquet. 6-9 p.m. atThe Columbus Club of Arlington,5115 Little Falls Road. Join theArlington Historical Society for its60th anniversary banquet. Thebanquet includes a cocktail receptionbeginning at 6 p.m. followed bydinner at 7 and a speaker and awardspresentation. Tickets are $50 formembers, $75 for non-members. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Runway Moms for a Cause. 7-11p.m. at The Westin–Crystal City,1800 Jefferson Davis Highway.“Runway Moms for a Cause” (RMFC)is a fashion fundraising event.Labeled a visual fashion statement

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SATURDAY/MAY 14Old Dominion Neighborhood Day

& Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St.Mark’s United Methodist Church,2425 N. Glebe Road. This event willinclude a garage sale and market,music and cultural entertainment, aBBQ, kids activities (face paintingand more), a visit from the ArlingtonCounty Sheriff’s Department with achildren’s fingerprinting booth and aK-9 demonstration. Free to attend.Visit www.olddominionca.org.

Tuckahoe Home & Garden Show.12-5 p.m. at Tuckahoe ElementarySchool, 6550 26th St. Take a tour ofrecently renovated homes andgardens in Arlington. This annualfundraiser supports the award-winning Discovery Schoolyardprogram at Tuckahoe ElementarySchool. Tickets are $25 in advance,$30 at the door. Visitwww.tuckahoetour.org for more.

Aurora Hills’ 90th Birthday Party.2-4 p.m. at Aurora Hills BranchLibrary, 735 18th St. S. Thiscelebration will include InteractiveCharleston performance and lessonsby Fidgety Feet and treats from theDairy Godmother. Free. Visitarlingtonva.libcal.com.

World Fair Trade Day HoliFestival. 2-4 p.m. at Trade Roots,5852 Washington Blvd. This will bethe first annual Holi festival held atthe store which specializes in fairtrade goods supplied by artisansaround the world. Lisa Ostroff, thestore owner, experienced the Hindufestival celebrates spring and involves

throwing of colored powders in Indiawhere it originated and is excited toshare it with the Arlingtoncommunity. Free. Visitwww.fairtraderoots.com for more.

Festival Argentino. 4 p.m. at ThomasJefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old GlebeRoad. Find bilingual programs oftango, dances, folklore, and more.Also food and exhibitors will be onsite. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30at the door. Visitwww.festivalargentino.org for more.

Columbia Pike Art Studios SpringParty. 6-9 p.m. at 932 S. WalterReed Drive, The 20 artists of theColumbia Pike Artist Studios inviteyou to their open house party andstudio tour. This Studio Crawl willintroduce artists working in oils,pastels, acrylics, collage, encaustic,watercolor, printmaking,photography and sculpture. Free. Call571-205-7718 for more.

Arlington Community FoundationAnniversary Gala. 6-10:30 p.m. atThe Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250S. Hayes St. This event will featuretastings by local celebrity chefs.Tickets are $300. Visit www.arlcf.orgfor more

SUNDAY/MAY 15Ice Cream Social. 2-4 p.m. at

Wakefield High School, 1325 S.Dinwiddie St. U.S. Rep. Don Beyerhosts his second annual Ice CreamSocial. Free, $25 suggested donationfor individuals, $50 for families,$250 for sponsors, and $1,000 forunderwriters. Visitsecure.actblue.com/page/beyericecream2016.

Martyn Joseph. 7:30 p.m. atUnitarian Universalist Church ofArlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd.Martyn Joseph is joined by Ian

Foster. Tickets are $18, $15 inadvance. Visit www.focusmusic.orgfor more.

TUESDAY/MAY 17VCE Master Gardener Volunteer

Training. 6:30-8:30 p.m. atFairlington Community Center, 3308S. Stafford St. Residents of ArlingtonCounty and the City of Alexandriawho are interested in becomingMaster Gardeners are invited toattend one of these sessions to learnabout the volunteer training programand the kinds of projects local MasterGardeners are engaged in. Volunteertraining is open to all Virginiaresidents over the age of 18 whowant to deliver volunteer horticultureeducation back to the community.The 2016 training program will beginon Tuesday, Sept. 6, and continuethrough Nov. 15. To register for oneof the orientation sessions and findout more about the training program,go to http://bit.ly/VCEMasterGardener.

Acoustic Cafe. 7-8:30 p.m. at WalterReed Community & Senior Centerand Park, 2909 16th St. S. The springseason of the Acoustic Café at theWalter Reed Center kicks off withJosh Gray, Zach Parkman andMartinez & Guthrie. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonva.us for more.

THURSDAY/MAY 19Arlington Reads: Richard Reeves.

7-9 p.m. at Arlington Central Library,1015 N. Quincy St. As part ofArlington Reads 2016, authorRichard Reeves will speak on thehuman displacement of World War II.Free. Visitwww.library.arlingtonva.us for more.

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‘Road Trip’ Hangs Through MayDuring May, Gallery Underground features a national juried competition,

“Road Trip.” The theme of this all-media show personalizes many aspectsof taking a road trip: scenes from the road, people met along the way, allmodes of transportation, and journeys both undertaken or imagined. Inaddition to a new all-media May Members Show in the Main Gallery, alsofeatured is the work of glass artist Steena Fullmer Anderson. Using a fusedglass technique, Fullmer Anderson works under the name Buddha KittyGlass, and states her long and passionate relationship with all types of glassart. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.

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Virginia Cancer Specialists HonoredFrom Page 4AFC referred her to a surgeon. Maria had a mastec-tomy, and was immediately referred to Dr. NeelimaDenduluri at Virginia Cancer Specialists (VCS) of Ar-lington. She was treated with chemotherapy andlater, radiation therapy. Maria received state-of-the-art medical care from VCS which consistently doesthis for AFC’s sickest patients — for free.

When Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced recipientsof the 2016 Governor’s Volunteerism and Commu-nity Service Awards on April 18, VCS was chosen forthe kind of work they do with patients like Maria.When low-income, uninsured patients need cancercare, they can turn to VCS. Cancer treatments canoften cost more than $50,000 a month. VCS’s pa-tient care philosophy is that health care for all com-munity members is a human right. VCS accepts andtreats all the cancer patients referred to them by theArlington Free Clinic, providing pro bono care tomore than 160 cancer patients.

For 40 years, VCS, a small business, has contrib-uted to the campaign against cancer and diseases ofthe blood by offering advanced technology, treatmentand early detection. VCS does not put a cap on thenumber of Free Clinic patients they will see, the num-ber of visits patients can make, or the amount ofmoney they’ll spend on patients’ care. Many of theclinic’s patients have required more than 30 visits totreat their cancer, and some patients will need to seetheir VCS oncologists for years to come. VCS physi-cians participate in community groups that conductcancer screening outreach in low-income housingcomplexes and churches throughout Arlington andsurrounding communities.

Arlington Free Clinic provides free, high-qualitymedical care to low-income uninsured ArlingtonCounty adults, through the generosity of donors andvolunteers. See www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org. Theclinic holds community tours on the second Wednes-day of every month from 6-7 p.m.

Garvey, Gutshall in Democratic PrimaryFrom Page 3

its zoning policy to try and find away to incentivize more optionsfor middle income families. Cur-rently, Gutshall says housing inArlington falls into three catego-ries: single family homes that arenot affordable for most families,high density that comes with avery urban lifestyle, andtownhouses that inevitably windup being luxury focused.

BUT BEYOND the specific Arling-ton issues, part of the Garvey vsGutshall primary battle centersover what it means to be aDemocrat.On her near-expulsionfrom the Arlington Democrats,Garvey says she has no regrets.

“I’m 65,” said Garvey, who saysher first memories of politics wereJFK’s election and that she dem-onstrated against Richard Nixon,“I’ve been a Democrat all my life.There’s been one time when I sup-ported a non-Democrat and thatwas an unusual circumstance. Ibelieved that the streetcar was adisaster, and my top loyalty has tobe to the people of this county ….Fiscal responsibility is a Demo-cratic value. We shouldn’t be wast-ing money that should go to thepeople who need it.”

Gutshall argues that whereGarvey went wrong by her fellowDemocrats wasn’t in her positionon these issues, but the highly po-liticized manner that set membersof the County Board and citizensof the county against one another.Though he’s got the backing thelocal Arlington Democratic lead-ership, like the state legislators,Gutshall insists that anyone sup-porting him to be their puppet onthe County Board is sorely mis-taken.

“In the Democratic party, there’s

room to take whatever positionyou want,” said Gutshall. “Therewere plenty of Democrats thatwere against the streetcar … Un-til five months ago, I had neverbeen to an Arlington DemocraticCommittee meeting,” saidGutshall. “I’ve always been aDemocrat, though I’ve never beeninvolved [like this]. We’ve held

parties for candidates at our housebut I have never been involved …I’m here because I’m qualified …and because of my values. I havethese endorsements because I’veearned them. I am an independentthinker, and anybody supportingme to carry some specific [party]line is supporting me for the wrongreasons.”

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May is Foster Care AwarenessMonth. For more information on be-coming a foster parent in Arlington,call 703-228-1550 or contact:openheartsopenhomes@arlingtonva.us.The next information session for pro-spective foster parents is on June 1 at6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (nvtc) Is Seeking PublicInput On The Multimodal Components Submitted For Fy 2017 FundingConsideration As Part Of The Virginia Department Of Transportation’s (vdot’s)Transform 66 Inside The Beltway Project.

Nvtc Will Select Multimodal Components For Presentation To TheCommonwealth Transportation Board For Funding Using Toll Revenues FromVdot’s Transform 66 Inside The Beltway Project. The Principal Objective OfThe Transform 66 Inside The Beltway Project Is To Select And FundMultimodal Components That Meet The Improvement Goals, Which Are To(1) Move More People, (2) Enhance Transportation Connectivity, (3) ImproveTransit Service, (4) Reduce Roadway Congestion And (5) Increase TravelOptions. The Improvement Goals Will Benefit The Users Of The Portion OfI-66 Between I-495 (the Capital Beltway) And U.s. Route 29 In The RosslynArea Of Arlington County.

Nvtc Urges The Public To Get Involved By Learning About And CommentingOn The Proposed Multimodal Components During The Open House AndPublic Hearing On May 18, 2016. The Hearing Will Be Held At Reston Station,1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, Va 20190. The Open House Will Begin At4:30 P.m. The Public Hearing Will Start At 6:00 P.m. A Hearing Officer WillPreside At The Public Hearing. Members Of The Northern VirginiaTransportation Commission May Be In Attendance As Well.

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As the Washington-Lee baseball teamnears the end of the regular season,the Generals recently earned a winthat shows they are capable of knocking offanyone on a given night.

W-L defeated defending state championMadison 4-2 on April 26 in Vienna. TheWarhawks hadn’t lost to a Virginia oppo-nent since falling to McLean on May 8,2015.

Teddy Herbert hit a 3-run homer in thetop of the third for the Generals, who hadlost to Madison 8-1 in the season’s firstmeeting on March 31. “I was thrilled forour players,” W-L head coach Doug Grovewrote in an email. “In order to beat a teamlike Madison — who is very, very good —you need to play well in all aspects of thegame. We pitched well, played pretty gooddefense, and were able to score when wegot runners on. It was very satisfying andone of the moments that make coaching somuch fun. Very rewarding.”

Noah Winslow earned the win on themound, pitching six innings. Herbert earnedthe save.

W-L lost to Oakton 7-0 the following nightand defeated Hayfield 4-1 on April 29,bringing the Generals’ record to 8-9 overalland 6-5 in Conference 6.

Herbert threw a complete game againstHayfield, allowing three hits while strikingout nine.

W-L faced South Lakes on Tuesday, afterThe Connection’s deadline. The Generalsare scheduled to host Fairfax at 6 p.m. onFriday, May 6 and travel to take onYorktown at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

“We believe we are a pretty good teamwhen we get good pitching and play gooddefense,” Grove wrote. “We have played avery difficult schedule with out-of-leaguegames against Westfield, Colonial Forge,Oakton … Woodson, and West Potomac. Ithink it has prepared us for this part of ourconference schedule.”

W-L Baseball Knocks Off Madison

By Jon RoetmanThe Connection

A sked in mid-March about themeaning behind season-openingvictories over perennial powersChantilly and Langley, Yorktownboys’ lacrosse coach Greg Beer said the winsmade the Patriots contenders in the 6ANorth region.

A month-and-a-half later, Yorktown’s sea-son has included a stretch of losing four outof five and a six-game win streak. With thepostseason approaching, Beer thinks hisPatriots, who have experienced highs and

lows in 2016, are still contenders.Yorktown wrapped up the regular season

Tuesday with a game at South County, af-ter The Connection’s deadline.

The Patriots entered Tuesday’saction witha 9-4 record and a six-game win streak,during which they outscored opponents 54-25.

Yorktown finished with a 5-2 record inConference 6 play and earned the No. 3seed in the conference tournament. ThePatriots will host No. 6 Hayfield at5:30 p.m.on Thursday, May 5.

“I think we’re definitely a contender,” Beersaid. “There are eight or nine teams thatcould win this [region].”

While Yorktown is playing well of late,the team stumbled against quality compe-tition earlier in the season. After a 2-0 start,the Patriots lost to two-time defending statechampion Robinson 7-3 on March 19 and

fell to South Lakes, the eventual No. 1 seedin Conference 6, 9-4 on April 5. Yorktowndefeated Hayfield 12-1 on April 7, but thenlost to undefeated Dominion 13-7 on April9 and Madison, the eventual No. 2 seed inConference 6, 7-5 on April 12.

“I think part of it was the simple fact weran into some hot teams,” Beer said. “I thinkwe sort of overlooked South Lakes whenwe shouldn’t have. We ended their seasonlast year (in the conference tournament)and they were motivated.”

Senior attackman C.J. Stowell leadsYorktown with 27 goals and 34 points. Se-nior midfielders Matteus Jaramillo, PearsonSavarino and Gordon Coates each had 19points.

Senior goalie Mason Pollack, a four-yearstarter and a first-team all-state selectionlast season, has three goals, including twoagainst Fairfax on April 29, to go with 126

saves.“Everything pretty much starts with him,”

Beer said about Pollack. “Not just stoppingsaves, but organizing defense, outlet passes,he’s just a compete goalie. He’s definitelynice to have.”

Yorktown must defeat Hayfield on Thurs-day to earn a spot in the region tournament.Last year, the Patriots lost to Langley in theconference semifinals before falling toWoodson in the opening round of regionals.

In 2014, Yorktown advanced to the Con-ference 6 championship game but lost toLangley, 10-9.

The Patriots won two games at regionalsbefore falling to eventual state championRobinson in the semifinals.

Yorktown’s last conference/district titlecame in 2011, when the Patriots defeatedEdison to win the National District champi-onship.

Yorktown senior midfielder Gordon Coates, left, had 19 points through13 games.

Yorktown goalie Mason Pollack, seen earlier this season against Lan-gley, scored two goals and had 11 saves against Fairfax on April 29.

Yorktown Boys’ Lax Earns No. 3 Seed in Conference 6Patriots host Hayfieldin conferencetournament.

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THURSDAY/MAY 5Women Who Lead. 8-10 a.m. at Hyatt Arlington,

1325 Wilson Blvd. Washington Business Journaland the Washington Area Women’s Foundationpresent “Women Who Lead: Secrets of Success.”Executives will share their secrets of success anddiscuss the challenges and rewards for womenworking in Greater Washington. For tickets, visitwww.bizjournals.com/washington/event/150042#information.

Arlington Law Day. 2-4:30 p.m. in the 10thFloor, Jury Assembly Room, 1425 N. CourthouseRoad. “Adult Guardianships & Conservatorships”panel discussion at County Courthouse. Free.Contact Debbie Perkins at 703-522-8100 ordperkins@mdmblaw.com to reserve a place.

Public Hearing. Open house, 6 p.m.; 7 p.m.hearing at 2300 Wilson Blvd., First FloorConference Room. The Northern VirginiaTransportation Commission (NVTC) is seekingpublic comment on VDOT’s Transform 66 Insidethe Beltway Project. The public comment periodwill run through the close of business on May23. NVTC will accept comments by mail 2300Wilson Blvd., Ste. 602, Arlington, VA 22201,i66multimodal@nvtdc.org, or 703-688-2321.

FRIDAY/MAY 6Small Business Summit. 7:30 a.m.-noon at The

Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent St. Insupport of National Small Business Week inMay, the County will host an Arlington SmallBusiness Summit in connection with theCounty’s award-winning BizLaunch smallbusiness assistance network. This summit, called“Open for Business,” is designed to help currentand future small business owners navigate thebusiness landscape and provide them withexpertise and resources they need for success.Free. Registration Required. Visitwww.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com.

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Emily Rusch says her motherdied a slow and heartbreaking death fromAlzheimer’s Disease. The experi-ence felt continuous and excruci-ating.

“Caring for someone withAlzheimer’s is really like onenever-ending day,” said Rusch, of-fice manager for Strength & Per-formance Training, Inc. (SAPT) inFairfax.

This June, she and her team ofSAPT colleagues will join withteams of people around the worldto participate in The Longest Day,a sunrise-to-sunset challenge toraise awareness and funds for re-search programs of theAlzheimer’s Association.

The name of the event honorsthe strength, passion and endurance of those facingAlzheimer’s.

Held annually on the summer solstice, The Long-est Day symbolizes the challenging journey of thoseliving with the disease and their caregivers. Teamsare encouraged to create their own experience asthey fundraise and participate in an activity they loveto honor someone facing the disease.

SAPT will hold a fundraising event on June 18 byoffering free workouts and classes for 16 continuoushours. “We’re open for all of the daylight hours onthe 18th, and in return, we’re asking for donationsthat will go to support the Alzheimer’s Association’smission,” said Rusch.

The SAPT team is also taking donations in advanceand has raised nearly $1,000 of their $5,000 goal.Rusch hopes to do her part to halt the disease’s cycle

which she has experienced first-hand.

“My daughters were 8 and 11when my mother died. They neverreally knew because she was in theadvanced stages of Alzheimer’s,”she said. “When I was a child, mygrandmother had Alzheimer’s so Inever knew her either. I’m doingthe Longest Day because researchis important to finding a cure orviable treatment.”

Yen DeAnda of Alexandria,whose father has Alzheimer’s, isparticipating in The Longest Dayand is the captain of Springfield’sTeam Bridge Heroes United. Theteam, which is based out of a re-tirement community in Spring-field, is intergenerational. Thereare high school students who playalongside seniors.

This June will be their fourthyear participating in the event. In

the last three years, the team has raised more than$58,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2013, theteam’s first year, they finished in the top 20 teams inthe nation. In 2014 and 2015, they finished in theTop 10.

“The [seniors] need exposure to different peopleto stay engaged and alert. The kids light up the roomwhen they are there,” said DeAnda. “Some kids havebrought their grandparents to play.”

The bridge club helps seniors in two ways. Clubmembers raise money for Alzheimer’s research byplaying the game, and the game itself is an activitythat keeps seniors engaged.

“You’re forced to interact with other people andthat helps you keep your sanity,” said DeAnda. “So-cial connection is huge.”

While June 20 is the official date for The LongestDay event, the Alzheimer’s Association encouragesactivities and fundraising around this date.

Cindy Schelhorn of the Alzheimer’s Associationsays that teams across the nation develop creativeways to raise money. “We’ve seen … Rocking ChairMarathon … writing letters to loved ones, yard sales[and] yoga.”

For information, visit alz.org/thelongestday or call800-272-3900.

Working to End the Longest DayEvent to raise awareness and funds forresearch programs of Alzheimer’s Association.

Emily Rusch, pictured herewith her mother and infantdaughter, was inspired toraise money for theAlzheimer’s Association byher mother’s battle withthe disease.

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