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Players from the 10-under Arlington NFL Flag Football League Raiders were among 23 total from the league who played a scrimmage at FedEx Field during halftime of the recent Washington Redskins vs. Cincinnati Bengals exhibition game. Collectively, the 23 players were from three different Arlington flag teams. PHOTO BY STEVE CHEN
Start-of-School Enrollment Up 2.8% from 2016 Arlington Public Schools opened the new school year with 2.8 percent more students in class than at the same point 12 months before. The first-day-of-school enrollment count of 26,938 recorded Sept. 5 was up from 26,193 a year before, continuing a trend of higher student-body sizes. Superintendent Patrick Murphy reported the first-day-of-school data at the
Kanninen said they viewed the first day of school a success, although Murphy acknowledged the not-unusual first-week problems in getting the intricacies of more than 150 bus routes sorted out. “We’re trying to be very responsive,” Murphy said of getting a handle on transportation snafus. “Please be patient with us.” – A Staff Report
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The challenges inherent in reforming operations and governance of the Metro system were summed up neatly during a Sept. 6 forum featuring the elected leaders of Northern Virginia’s five largest jurisdictions. Asked for a show of hands on whether the number of board members of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority needed to be reduced, the group split – 2.5 to 2.5. “Let me clarify . . .” said Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette (D), whose half-a-hand up caused the unlikely 50/50 split. The moment was a small but telling one during the forum, sponsored by a group of business organizations. Everyone has thoughts about what ails the beleaguered transit agency, but consensus on how to fix it remains elusive. “I can’t sit here and say what it should be,” Fisette said of specific reforms. But, he said, something must be done. “It’s the most significant issue facing the region today. This is the issue of our time. It has to be solved,” said Fisette, who soon won’t be a major player in the effort,
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Contenders in 49th District Split Over Medicaid
Also: School Board Candidate O’Grady Has Civic Federation Debate to Herself SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Candidates vying for the 49th District House of Delegates seat sparred over Medicaid expansion, but found a degree of common ground on immigration, in their first debate of the campaign season. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) used the forum to affirm his support for Virginia joining the federal Medicaid expansion, a policy position that drew a rebuke from his Republican challenger. “Virginia cannot sustain the expansion – we will bankrupt the next generation,” Adam Roosevelt said during a Sept. 5 forum, sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation. Republicans in Richmond have refused to participate in the expanded Medicaid program, which Democratic leaders estimate would provide enhanced healthcare services to about 400,000 Virginians, including more than 6,000 in the 49th District. “It’s a moral issue, but it’s also an economic-development issue,” said Lopez, noting the recent birth of his second son, who arrived prematurely and required extensive medical care before being sent home. “If I didn’t have insurance, I’d have to sell my house or declare bankruptcy,” Lopez said. “It’s immoral not to expand Medicaid. It’s wrong.” Roosevelt, a U.S. Army veteran and consultant, said the legislature needs to focus on fiscal reality. “Let us not try to pass legislation based
on emotion alone. Pass legislation that is responsible,” he said. On immigration, each candidate suggested that federal officials should not target otherwise law-abiding undocumented immigrants for deportation, but rather put resources toward clearing out the criminal element within the immigrant community. “If you commit a crime and you’re undocumented, I’ll be the first to say you should leave the country,” said Lopez, the son of an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who received residency status and later became a U.S. citizen. Roosevelt seemed willing to support some immigrants staying, even if they arrived in the country illegally. “I want to talk . . . about making sure that [noncriminal immigrants] have a future here in the U.S.,” he said. The 49th District includes much of Arlington from the Columbia Pike corridor south, as well as adjoining areas of Fairfax County. Both Lopez, who has represented the safe Democratic district for six years, and Roosevelt are Arlington residents. Democrats occupying three other legislative districts that include parts of Arlington – Patrick Hope in the 47th, Rip Sullivan in the 48th and Mark Levine in the 45th – are facing no opposition on Nov. 7. Roosevelt, 25, is the lone Republican candidate in local or legislative races in Arlington this year. O’Grady Goes It Alone in School Board Forum: Arlington School Board candidate Monique O’Grady staged a defense of the school system’s Montessori program, and vowed to get overall per-student costs under control, during a presentation before the Arlington County Civic Federation Sept. 5. It was a debate-without-a-debate, as
O’Grady’s two counterparts on the Nov. 7 School Board ballot were MIA: Mike Webb failed to agree to terms of the forum by the deadline imposed by the Civic Federation, federation officials said, and Allison Dough opted to skip the event. But the show went on, with O’Grady – who in May upended incumbent School Board member James Lander in a Democratic caucus – fielding questions from federation delegates. Quizzed by delegate Sarah McKinley on the cost of Arlington’s Montessori program, which is offered to students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, O’Grady said the initiative paid dividends. “It is a program that serves a huge diversity of students. Our students are thriving,” she said. As for costs of the program? O’Grady said she believes they can be reduced when the Montessori program moves in 2019 from its current shared home at Drew Model School up to the current Patrick Henry Elementary School building. In terms of overall costs of county education – about $19,500 per student – O’Grady said there are ways to lower the per-pupil cost in an era of rising enrollment. But, except for questioning the school system’s policy of issuing electronic devices to students, she was light on specifics. “There are going to have to be a lot of
hard decisions,” said O’Grady, making her first bid for elected office. She promised to work with the County Board to find “cost-effective solutions” to slow the rate of growth in a budget that now reaches $650 million and a per-student cost that is highest in the region. Rising costs represent “a crisis,” said Civic Federation delegate Rick Epstein. Advocates for other county-government spending, from parks to housing to public safety, have voiced concern that rising school-system spending is crowding out their priorities, while fiscal conservatives say the school-system spending is taking cash out of the pockets of residents. (While the School Board approves the annual school-system budget, it is up to the County Board to provide the bulk of the funding. In recent years, County Board members largely have come up with the cash requested, even if it means a tax increase for property owners.) In Virginia, School Board members are elected on a non-partisan basis, although political parties can “endorse” candidates rather than formally nominate them. All five current Arlington board members won the Democratic endorsement before winning general-election victories. O’Grady’s victory in the three-way May caucus marked the first time in at least a half-century, and maybe ever, that an Arlington elected official has been defeated in a nominating race. Lander, who was vying for his third term, finished second; his term run through Dec. 31. With the muscle of the Arlington County Democratic Committee behind her, to go with her own networking experience on school issues, O’Grady is unlikely to have to break much of a sweat on her way to Nov. 7.
the theme “Blue Arlington Evening with the Arts,” will feature performances and displays by local performing and visual artists. The event will feature a silent auction beginning at 7 p.m. and a live auction beginning around 9 p.m. Tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at the door. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtondemocrats.org. Democrats Hand Out Chili Awards: Arlington School Board member Reid Goldstein’s “Smoked Pork with Green Chilis” won the People’s Choice Award at the annual Arlington County Democratic Committee Labor Day Chili Cookoff,
held Sept. 4 at Lyon Park Community Center. The event brought out several hundred Democrats in an unofficial kickoff to the campaign season. Candidates and elected officials traditionally enter chili into the competition (although it frequently is conceived and cooked by others). At the event, among other awards presented, School Board candidate Monique O’Grady’s “O’Grade-A Chili” won the Golden Gala Award and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s “Beyer’s Fire” entry was named Most Democratic Chili, according to event organizers.
Democrat Alfonso Lopez and Republican Adam Roosevelt are on the ballot in the 49th District race.
Wife of Gubernatorial Nominee Set to Headline GOP Event SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
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Independents Take Swings at Democrats’ County Leadership SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
The two independent candidates for Arlington County Board used the first debate of the general-election season to hammer away with concerns about county-government responsiveness and the community’s Democratic oligarchy. On the same dais, the Democratic nominee defended his party, but said there was plenty the government could do better. “I happen to be very comfortable” as a Democrat, Erik Gutshall said at the Arlington County Civic Federation’s Sept. 5 forum, which drew about 200 people to Virginia Hospital Center. The party, which usually brings home about 70 percent of the vote in local races, “is a natural home for me,” Gutshall said. At the same time, Gutshall said, “there’s plenty of room for new ideas,” while acknowledging that, in recent years, “we’ve had an erosion of trust in our County Board, our county government, our county-manager’s office.” Gutshall is sharing the ballot with independents Audrey Clement and Charles
McCullough, all vying to succeed County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, who is retiring in December after having served 20 years. If past is prologue, the Democrats’ powerhouse get-out-the-vote apparatus will carry Gutshall (currently chairman of the Planning Commission) to an easy victory, but Clement and McCullough managed to hold their own in the joint appearance. Both Clement and McCullough criticized the current County Board – comprised of four Democrats and an independent – for being either unable or unwilling to address issues ranging from affordable housing to accountability. “It’s status quo,” said McCullough, an attorney making his first bid for office, who several times ripped the county government for extending millions of dollars in “payola and corporate welfare” in an effort to win economic-development successes. Clement, who has run for elected office a half-dozen times before, topping out at 31 percent against Fisette four years ago, portrayed Arlington leaders as sharing a matrimonial bed with the development community, rubber-stamping new projects to reap the tax revenue they generate. “The County Board itself has a very serious conflict of interest,” Clement
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Endorsement: Monique O’Grady for School Board
No non-Democrat has served on the Arlington School Board since the departure of Dave Foster in 2007, and the outcome of this November’s election will not change that composition. Monique O’Grady, who in the spring defeated incumbent James Lander in the Arlington Democratic Committee’s caucus, will be joining the board in January after the pro-forma event better known as the general election. There are two other candidates on the ballot – Mike Webb and Allison Dough – but they are not particularly viable and are likely to pick up votes only from those wishing to send a message of displeasure about the Democratic oligarchy in the county. O’Grady is a longtime education activist in Arlington; she
and her husband have seen two daughters through the school system from beginning to end, and have a son currently in middle school. She is well-versed on the issues, and during the caucus race against Lander built a broad coalition and kept her focus on the issues. (We stayed neutral in that race.) We have a few, relatively modest, concerns about O’Grady’s candidacy. We’d like to see more specifics, particularly on how the system is going to pay for the ongoing growth in student population; and, once she’s on the board, we’d like to see O’Grady rein in her animated personality just a tad, taking in a given scene before espousing her viewpoints. Those quibbles aside, we consider O’Grady to be a viable option for School Board. She’s earned our endorsement.
Anyone attempting to knock off a Democratic incumbent in Arlington politics needs to come armed with a number of tools, from laser-like reasons for running, well-honed policy positions and exceptional hustle to a significant war chest and a broad base of established community support. Adam Roosevelt, the Republican nominee taking on Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th), seems a good guy and sincere in his desire to engage in the political discourse. But the learning curve for his first political run is going to be too steep. Lopez, who is seeking a fourth two-year term in a district that includes the Columbia Pike corridor and adjacent areas in South Arlington and Fairfax County, by most accounts represents the diverse district as the bulk of his constituents
prefer. While we’re not fans of legislators who come with standard-issue positions on most topics – Lopez only very occasionally deviates from the orthodoxy of the Democrats’ progressive wing – we do acknowledge his efforts at promoting small business both in his district and across the commonwealth. The delegate also has worked to boost support for affordable housing statewide. With some seasoning and more robust community engagement, Roosevelt may have a future on the local political scene. But this race belongs to Lopez, and we endorse him. (For the record: We previously endorsed the three unopposed Arlington delegates – Patrick Hope in the 47th, Rip Sullivan in the 48th and Mark Levine in the 45th.)
Lopez Has Earned New Term in House of Delegates
County Democrats Were Right to Speak Out Editor: I was pleased to see this paper pick up the recent press release from the Arlington County Democratic Committee (ACDC), but surprised by its conclusion. Among other things, the press release applauded our County Board and School Board in condemning the hatred and violence recently witnessed in Charlottesville, and called for a process that would allow the County Board to change the names of Jefferson Davis Highway and Lee Highway. The Sun Gazette’s editorial page thought the Arlington County Democratic Committee had politicized the issue and provided the General Assembly with reason to block the name-change
request. If malice towards the exercise of our First Amendment rights is a valid reason, this paper could be right. On politicizing the issue, I can assure you it was politicized early in the 20th century, a period of xenophobia and the height of Klan power when our highways were named, or in the decade following Brown v. Board of Education , when Virginia either built or renamed the majority of schools now carrying the name of a Confederate general. This issue has always been politicized. We have spent decades arguing that it’s all about honoring our history and heritage, but these acts were never about historical study or clarity; they were angry reactions to a changing world. That these edifices have become rallying
points for white supremacists and neonazis is clear evidence of the sentiments we fostered through the revisionist history we have clung to for too long. Virginia has great history and an honored place in the founding of our nation, but we need to set a high bar for objectivity and acknowledge our mistakes as well as our virtues. I am proud that our local government is lighting that path and for ACDC’s full-throated endorsement. We hope the General Assembly noticed, and we invite them to join us in a balanced review of that history. Steve Baker Arlington Baker is deputy chair of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.
Editor: I have been both amused and disturbed by the call of a misguided minority to change the name of WashingtonLee High School and any other schools or streets or places in Arlington that evoke the Confederacy or old Virginia. This is political-correctness run amok. It would be foolish, extremely
costly, confusing and divisive to embark on any sort of renaming agenda. Washington-Lee High School has been around for 90 years. It has produced many famous alumni. Who would dare suggest renaming such a venerable institution? Certainly our government officials and legislators have better things to spend their time and energy on, like
being accountable to their constituents. Those of us whose families have resided in this area for a long time resent others telling us how to interpret our history. Let’s hope common sense prevails in Arlington, as there is no need to change the name of anything. Greg Paspatis Alexandria
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Editor: The County Board established the Four Mile Run Working Group to develop “a vision for the comprehensive replacement and realignment of existing park features (exclusively for park purposes) and the addition of new park amenities to meet the growing demand for active and passive recreation, cultural resources and natural-resource preservation.” At visioning workshops in December, community members expressed the need for two diamond fields and new recreational and open space at Jennie Dean. However, working-group members obtained County Board permission to dismiss this input. Instead, the most recent park designs emanating from the working group convert all potential new parkland to an “arts district.” The potential parkland in question was purchased with park-bond money raised over the last 20 years. Using that money for arts-district buildings instead of parkland constitutes an egregious abuse of taxpayer trust. The County Board should direct the working group to locate an arts district elsewhere, not on land that was intended for parks and recreational purposes. Nancy Sharkey Arlington
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Local Effort Brings Needed Supplies, Hope to Tanzania A contingent from Arlington recently traveled to Tanzania, delivering bikes and sports equipment donated by county residents through the year as part of a philanthropic initiative. “It was a lifetime experience – awesome memories creating an impact that cannot be measured by numbers, because it is an act of love and passion,” said Dixie Duncan, who represented Wheels to Africa and made the delivery with Yorktown High School students Thora Gibbs and Mia Lee, representing the Reuse and Replay effort. They left Arlington on July 14 to meet a shipment of bikes, and soccer balls and cleats being shipped to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s capital city. “Africa was life-changing,” Lee said upon her return. “It showed me how to be grateful for the little things and how much I take for granted.” Wheels to Africa started in 2005 with a goal of “changing lives one bike at a time.” During a vacation in Africa, 10year-old Winston Duncan was struck by the distances that people had to walk to find food, water and medical care. He decided that he needed to find a way to help others. Since then, more than 5,000 bikes have been collected and sent to Africa through the effort. The idea for Reuse and Replay began with Jack Keenan, a Williamsburg Middle
School classmate, but it wasn’t until 2016 that it was formed by Lee, who after years of playing soccer knew the benefits of involvement in sports. The initiative started as a Yorktown club and evolved into a non-profit organization collecting used sports equipment from the Arlington community and donating it to programs serving at-risk youth throughout the Washington area. As the effort has expanded, baseball uniforms have been sent to the Dominican Republic and soccer balls and cleats sent to Tanzania. For Lee and Gibbs, the Tanzania trip was the culmination of Reuse and Replay’s year-long efforts to collect used sports equipment at Yorktown’s back-to-school night, at Arlington Soccer Association’s ASIST tournament, and in concert with a Wheels to Africa bike collection. While in Tanzania, they visited schools, non-profits and orphanages to distribute the soccer balls, cleats and school supplies. But the primary purpose of the trip
was to decide the type of donations Reuse and Replay should focus its collection efforts on for the upcoming year. Along with the bikes and soccer equipment, the travelers brought donated sunglasses and baseball caps to help protect albino children whose eyes and skin are sensitive to the sun. At the behest of their Tanzanian contact, the two organizations also collected and distributed much-needed crutches. Memorable moments included the excitement of a young Maasai boy receiving his first ball and pair of sports shoes,
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and the wonderment of children receiving their first pens and paper. “I was very impressed with how entrepreneurial the Tanzanians were, and how they were able to do so much with so few resources,” Gibbs said. In addition to stopping at a Maasai village, the Arlington contingent visited Zanzibar, went on safari in the Serengeti and visited the Ngorongoro Crater. For additional information, see the Web sites at www.wheels-to-africa.org www.reuseandreplay.wixsite.com/reuseandreplay.
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Wakefield Educator Advances Into Va. Teacher-of-Year Finals A Wakefield High School social-studies teacher has made it to the final eight in the running for Virginia Teacher of the Year honors. The announcement that Michelle Cottrell-Williams was one of the finalists was made Sept. 11; Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe visited Wakefield as part of the ceremony. Virginia’s teacher of the year will be announced Sept. 18 in Richmond. The recipient will become Virginia’s entry into the National Teacher of the Year competition. In addition to Cottrell-Williams, finalists include Greenlee Naughton, an English teacher at Highland Springs High in Henrico County; Theresa Guthrie Goltermann, a STEM electives teacher at Tabb Middle in York County; Sarah AdamsonMair, a kindergarten teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary in Caroline County; Russell Jennings, an agriculture teacher at Fluvanna County High in Fluvanna County; Karey Henzey, a special-education teacher at West Salem Elementary in Salem; Chrystle Gates, a music teacher at Chilhowie Elementary in Smyth County; and Tiffany Lynch, an English teacher at Park View High in Mecklenburg County. “These teachers expect and inspire high achievement from their students,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven
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County Board Returns After Summer Recess, With Some Controversial Matters on Tap SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Arlington County Board members return from a two-month hiatus with a number of COUNTY controversial leftovers on NOTES their plates. Board members are expected to act during Saturday’s meeting to finalize a decision on field-lighting at Williamsburg Middle School and approve the concept design of a new Lubber Run Community Center, both of which have generated community discord. Then at the board’s Tuesday (Sept. 19) meeting, action is expected on two more controversial items: new rules governing exotic pets in the county and ratification support for the location of a new platform for Virginia Railway Express’s Crystal City station. County Board members traditionally take August off, so the September meeting often is filled with action items. The full agenda is available at https://countyboard.arlingtonva.us. Events Prepped for ‘Banned Books Week’: The Arlington library system
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Arlington Notes ARLINGTONIAN TAPPED TO LEAD CONSERVATION TRUST: Alan Row-
some, who currently is an executive with the Wilderness Society in Washington, has been tapped as the new executive director of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. “This is an amazing opportunity for me to protect and enhance the natural beauty of Northern Virginia,” said Rowsome, a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia and current resident of Arlington. Ro w s o m e succeeds Peggy Stevens, who in February announced plans to retire. “Alan brings a wealth of experience,” says Gary Kirkbride, chair of the conservation trust’s board of directors. “His work at the national level with diverse constituencies and with land-conservation organizations will build on the trust’s successes over nearly 25 years. We look forward to continued and steady growth under his exciting new leadership.” For 12 years, Rowsome led government-relations, advocacy and conservation-funding work for the Wilderness Society. He co-led the America’s Voice for Conservation, Recreation and Preservation, a national coalition of more than 1,000 conservation, sportsmen, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation organizations. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust has conserved more than 6,550 acres of natural lands and waters across Northern Virginia, in both urban and rural areas, in its existence. For information, see the Web site at www.nvct.org.
FOUNDATION FUNDS TACKLE CHILDHOOD OBESITY AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL: The Community Foundation for
Northern Virginia awarded $17,700 in “Healthy Kids Grants” to address childhood obesity by supporting programs that increase physical activity and/or improve nutrition in Northern Virginia’s public schools. The 2017-18 school year is the seventh annual Healthy Kids grants cycle, with a total of $118,000 awarded to date. For information about the grant funding, as well as information about the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia, see the Web site at www.cfnova.org.
SERIES TACKLES FINANCIAL ISSUES FOR WOMEN: Virginia Cooperative Ex-
tension will present its five-session “Money Talk” forum for women beginning with a program on financial basics on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Central Library. Additional programs will include insurance basics (Oct. 3), investing basics (Oct. 10), investing for retirement (Oct. 17) and planning for future events (Oct. 24). All
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Chamber Backs Proposed Location of VRE Station
As the Arlington County Board prepares to vote on a preferred location for the new Crystal City station for Virginia Railway Express, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is backing a recommendation by county-government staff to put it east of Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th streets South, a quarter-mile south of the existing station. The location “best positions Crystal City and greater Arlington County as a regional multi-modal transit hub,” the business organization said in a letter to county staff, backing the proposal. The proposed location (Option #2) is one of three to have been studied by Virginia Railway Express; the county
government’s views will be taken into consideration but will not be binding on the regional transit agency, which runs commuter service from points west and south into Alexandria, Arlington and the District of Columbia weekday mornings and back out in the afternoon. Some residents of residential properties in the corridor have voiced concern about the front-runner option, while county staff say the option provides “the best potential to balance the goals” of offering easy access to transit in a central location. Arlington board members are slated to discuss the proposal and vote on a preferred option on Sept. 19. While Virginia Railway Express plans
Currently, Virginia Railway Express is allocated 38 daily passenger-train “slots” by railroads that own the track it operates on. Officials hope to more than double that number in coming years in order to The current Virginia Railway Express station in Crystal City. meet expected future passenger demand. to select a preferred location shortly, there The VRE operations board, comprised is no money yet budgeted to fund it. If constructed, the new Crystal City station of elected officials from participating juwould be 800 feet long, double the length risdictions (including Arlington County of the current station, and would allow Board Vice Chairman Katie Cristol) is for two tracks rather than the current one expected to vote on a preferred location to permit future expansion into reverse- in October. VRE staff is recommending Option #2. rush-hour service.
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Arlington Notes II NAUCK CIVIC & COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY SET: The 2017 Nauck Civic & Com-
munity Pride Day has been slated for Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 6 p.m. at Drew Model School. The event, sponsored by the Nauck Civic Association, will feature food, performances, a community basketball game, children’s pavilions and information on the history of the community. The event will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Nauck Civic Association in 1927. The community’s roots date back to 1844, when it became a haven for black freedman in the community. The event is free. For information, call (703) 486-0058 or see the Web site at www. ncaarlington.org.
AGRICULTURE FORUM LOOKS AT HEALTHY SOIL: Arlington Friends of
Urban Agriculture will host a community meeting – “What Healthy Soils Mean to You, and Beyond” – on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. at Central Library. The forum will look at the impact of healthy soil on community health, water quality and climate change. The event will feature a few short films and a panel discussion with experts. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonurbanag.org.
ARTIST TO DISCUSS PLANNED COLUMBIA PIKE WORK: Artist Donald
Lipski will discuss plans for a 60-foot-tall public-art work planned for the Columbia Pike corridor during a discussion with County Board member Christian Dorsey on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library. Lipski will detail his artistic process and highlight the influences that shape his work. The program is free, and the community is invited. Registration is encouraged. For information, call (703) 228-5710.
LIBRARY PROGRAM LOOKS AT EXTRACTING RETIREMENT FUNDS:
Central Library will host a forum on withdrawals of funds from individualretirement accounts, including 401(k) accounts, on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. The 90-minute discussion will focus on required minimum distributions and the impact on tax liabilities and Social Security. The event will be held in the library’s second-floor meeting room. BIRDING EFFORT TAKES FLIGHT AT FORT C.F. SMITH PARK: The “Birding
Arlington” initiative of the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation continues on Saturday, Sept. 16 with a program at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 24th St. North. Designed for families with children ages 8 and older, the 90-minute program explores different birding spots throughout the region. Birders of all experience level are welcome; loaner binoculars are
available. The program is free. For information, call (703) 228-3403. EDU-FUTURO TO HOST FUND-RAISING CELEBRATION: Edu-Futuro will host its
19th-anniversary celebration – “Portraits of Excellence” – on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Top of the Town, 1400 14th St. North. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine and a silent auction. The keynote speaker will be Virginia Secretary of Administration Nancy Rodrigues. The cost is $100, and registration is requested by Sept. 22 by calling (703) 4723838 or e-mailing benefit@edu-futuro. org. Arlington-based Edu-Futoro works to provide immigrant youth with support in education, leadership development and family engagement. For information, see the Web site at www.edu-futuro.org. SOIRÉE WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ARTS: The inaugural “Celebrating
the Arts in Arlington” festival is slated for Thursday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Proceeds will benefit Arlington Independent Media, and will be used to support and promote arts organizations, artists and performances on television and radio through the coming year. The event will feature tastings from Arlington restaurants, beer and wine, desserts and live entertainment, including an hour-long concert by Jumpin’ Jupiter. Emcees will be Remy Munasifi and Circuit Court Chief Judge William Newman Jr. Tickets are $50. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonmedia.org.
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ART Ridership Is Rising, But There Is a Caveat Attached There’s good news, but also some notso-hot news, to be found in new data on ridership of Arlington Transit (ART) bus service. The county-government-funded, privately run transit network saw a 9.1-percent increase in riders in the fiscal year that ended in June, making it one of the very few transit lines – rail or bus – to see positive year-over-year growth. But the increase came largely due to declines in rail travel due to the Metro system’s SafeTrack effort, according to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, which on Sept. 5 released fiscal-year ridership data for all transit networks across the Washington region.
In total, 3.42 million rides were taken on ART buses in the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2016, according to the figures, up from 3.14 million the year before. The increase stands in contrast to the overall transit ridership in Northern Virginia, which declined 9 percent to 134.2 million rides during the fiscal year. That 13.2-million drop in passengers was due mostly to a 12.1-million-trip decline in the Virginia portion of the Metrorail system, which saw its passenger count plummet from 101.6 million to 89.5 million as riders fled the system – some temporarily, but perhaps some permanently. Excepting the ART system, other in-
ner-suburb bus systems posted passenger declines: Fairfax County Connector saw its passenger count dip 3.9 percent to 8.63 million, while Alexandria’s DASH was down 6.3 percent to 3.9 million. Loudoun County Transit, Fairfax City’s CUE and OmniRide (serving Prince William County) also showed declines. Bus ridership was impacted by problems with the rail system; nearly two-thirds of bus trips in Northern Virginia connect to Metrorail. Ridership also was affected by relatively low gas prices (which make driving more attractive) and the increasing acceptance of telework by employers. Northern Virginia Transportation Commission analysts added that the rise of transportation options like Uber and Lyft also are cutting into transit ridership. The growth of the ART system came largely on two routes – 55 and 43 – which saw more frequent service to accommodate those displaced by SafeTrack surges.
“However, several other ART routes had fewer rides in FY2017 as compared to the previous year,” analysts noted. And for the last three months of fiscal 2017, ridership on the ART system was down slightly (0.5 percent) from the same quarter a year before. About 98 percent of Arlington residents live within a half-mile of bus service – whether Metrobus or ART – according to regional data, a rate even higher than the District of Columbia and slightly below Alexandria, which clocks in at nearly 100 percent. By contrast, only about 55 percent of Fairfax County residents, 20 percent of Prince William County residents and 10 percent of Loudoun County residents have bus access within easy walking distance. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. For full data, see the Web site at www.novatransit.org. – A Staff Report
County Tree Giveaway Is on Horizon
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The Arlington County government is offering one free tree per residential property as part of its annual giveaway. Trees usually are “whips” that range from two to four feet in height. Registration currently is being accepted. Trees to be disseminated will be distributed on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county government’s nurs-
ery, 4240 South Four Mile Run Drive, and on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Quincy Park, 1021 North Quincy St. In each case, members of the Tree Stewards program will be on hand to answer questions and share tips. For information and to register, see the Web site at https://environment.arlingtonva.us/register-for-your-free-tree/.
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CHRISTINE RICH
SOLD FIRST OPEN HOUSE 9/17 1 - 4 PM Platinum Level
For the love of home. Falls Church
703.362.7764 Christine.Rich@LNF.com
Very special opportunity in popular Maywood neighborhood of North Arlington. This original 1912 farmhouse has been completely updated to today’s modern standards, yet retains the original charm that makes this property so lovely. Period details include extensive woodwork and wood trim, a front room with walls of windows, a side room “sleeping porch” that is currently used as an office, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, and the list goes on. Beautiful updates include a spacious eat-in kitchen, replete with plentiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops, and glass cupboards. Just outside the kitchen is the separate dining room, perfect for family dinners and holiday entertaining. There are a total of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a hide-away finished attic and tons of storage space in the unfinished basement. Asking price $949,500. 2901 22nd St N, Arlington, VA 22201
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Garage Townhome This spacious 1-car garage townhome in Runnymeade subdivision has 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, a remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, new carpet, freshly painted, a fireplace, deck and walkout to private patio. Move in ready! Great location with easy access to Van Dorn metro, the Beltway and Old Town Alexandria. 6051 Knights Ridge Way Life Member, NVAR Top Producers Club Life Member, NVAR Million Dollar Club Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) 30 Years Real Estate Experience
TOM ANDERSON 703.284.9348 Office tom.anderson@longandfoster.com www.tomanderson.LNF.com
Fabulous Arts & Crafts home fully updated & expanded in 2008. QUALITY construction and unique design make the charm factor high! 5BR, 4BA in the Nottingham, WMS, YHS pyramid. Gourmet kitchen, fabulous screen porch, luxurious master suite, Main level office or bedroom!, spacious lower level w/ exercise room, fully fenced w/ exterior lighting & sprinkler system. Freshly painted inside and out. Wonderful neighborhood!
JUST LISTED
THERESA VALENCIC
(C) 703-638-8425 (D) 703-522-0500 ext. 5397 theresa.valencic@gmail.com
4141 Henderson Rd. #126 $2,200 monthly, includes all utilities Absolutely gorgeous & totally renovated 1 BR + Den or possibly 2 BR w/ 1.5 baths, Designer stone tiles & stainless appliances in kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors in LR and DR area. Beautiful fixtures in the bathrooms & huge walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom w/built-ins, Located on the Plaza level w/a large Balcony. Concierge, Pool & shops...Walk to Ballston Metro and Harris Teeter. Garage parking for $150 per year. Call for a private showing at 703-283-7509
JIM McGARITY
703.522.0500 Office 703.283.7509 Cell
4 BED/3.5 BATH/PARKING MLS #DC10012317 *$20k reduction!*Renovated Petworth charmer*Gorgeous marble kitchen with SS appliance, pendant lighting*Main level open concept (w/exception of powder room!)*Master suite + two beds and full bath upstairs*LL RR w/beverage fridge & wet bar*LL bedroom, full bath; walkout*Fenced backyard, rear deck, parking slab w/auto garage door*Front porch, too!*Approx 1 mile to metro*GA, Upshur, Kennedy retail*More!*If you are not already working with an agent looking for buyer represetantion, please contact me for a private consultation.
JOHN MENTIS
JIM MCGARITY
3Bdr,1Ba w/ detached garage. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Updated kitchen. Partially finished basement W/D in unit. Easy Access to DC via Hwy 50
FOR RENT FOR RENT
www.jimmcgarity.com Maribeth@Lnf.com Jim.Mcgarity@LNF.com Absolutely gorgeous & totally renovated 1 BR + Den or possibly 2 BR w/ 1.5 baths, Maribethclissa.com Designer stone tiles &
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Bellevue Forest
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Delivering Excellence, Experience and Success.
$3,000
RENOVATED LOWER LEVEL!! Cute detached house with an attached garage, interiorfreshly painted, hardwood floors on main and upper levels, new floor, ceiling and half bath on lower level. Great private location, cul de sac, very close to East Falls Church Metro. A front porch is inviting plus a rear deck overlooking green space. Three (3) bedrooms, one and one half baths.
FOR RENT
703.284.9337 www.libbyross.com Libby.Ross@LNF.com
$4,100,000
STUNNING LUXURY RESIDENCE Prestigious Ballantrae Farms residence in McLean. 6 BR, 7 BA, outdoor pool. Exquisite luxury. Elevator, handsome library w/ music alcove, grand bar and separate his/her offices. Formal living and dining rooms, elegant great room, outdoor deck. Perfect for entertainment. Marble and hardwood floors, hand-crafted plaster millwork, spectacular owner suite, and catering kitchen.
BOB MATHEW
2733 Pioneer Lane, Fall Church VA 22043
1.800.495.8470
703.861.7706
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Solange.Ize@Gmail.com
241 10th St. NE Washington, DC 20002 STUNNING VICTORIAN - Beautifully Maintained Updates to Include: Replacement of AC, HWH & Windows, Renovated Baths, Plantation Shutters, Recessed Lighting & New Fixtures. Home has Exposed Brick, Pocket Doors, 2 Fireplaces & Wet Bar. Exterior Front Garden w/Slate Stone. Private, Spacious & Fenced Yard. A Unique and Tranquil Setting - WALK to Eastern Market & Lincoln Park
$1,400,000
Arlington, North
McLean – Ballantrae Farms
$1,399,000
This custom built stone colonial on 16000+ SF lot in Bellevue Forest is coming to the market for the first time in 37 years. The slate roof and copper gutters, combined with the stonework and large property mark this as a home to be renewed for today’s lifestyle. All the rooms inside are larger than to be expected. The main level includes a Family Room with stone fireplace and a spacious Home Office/Den, in addition to the Living Room, Dining Room and large, eat-in kitchen. The furnace and CAC are 6 years old. Bring your Pinterest board and make this grand ole dame your new dream house.
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“I sell more because I do more”
LIBBY ROSS
Balcony. Concierge, Pool & shops...Walk to Ballston Metro and Harris Teeter. Garage parking for $150 per year. Call for a private showing at 703-283-7509
Falls Church
3 BR/2 FULL-2 HALF BATHS
703.201.6219
Available Oct. 1, 2017
MARIBETH CLISSA
$2,200 monthly, includes all utilities 760.310.9509
DENNY KAYDOUH
703-244-7474 dnnysells@gmail www.dennykaydouh.LNF.com
FOR RENT—$2800/mo Arlington Forest
4141 Henderson Rd. #126
NEW LISTING
SUSAN JOY
JUST LISTED! $1,299,000
Stunning 6,000+ Sq Ft new home with custom finishes and designer touches throughout. Bright and open floor plan with spacious rooms. House sits on a flat 15,000+ lot with views of Jefferson District Golf Course. Easy access to I-495, route 50, Mosaic District restaurants and shops and Dunn Loring Metro. 5 Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, powder room, library, Chef’s delight kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with gas fireplace, gorgeous Master Suite with sitting area and Spa like bath, huge walk-in closet, home theater, expansive recreation room, exercise room, 2-car side loading garage and more!
703.284.9457 202.549.0081 ® www.JohnMentis.com Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!
3063 N Pollard Street
111 GLEBE RD #D ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305
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stainless appliances in kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors in LR and DR area. Beautiful fixtures in the bathrooms & huge walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom w/built-ins, Located on the Plaza level w/a large
D.C./Petworth $779,000
Lovely main level condo in great location close to new Giant and Bus Rapid Transit Line. 2 HVAC units are less than a year old, Wall was taken down between kitchen and living area which opens up area, new fixtures in bath, new subway tile in shower goes from floor to ceiling. An additional closet has been created under the stairway. Private large patio area ---Fabulous renovation.
FIRST OPEN: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 1-4PM
703.928.3915 Mark.Middendorf@LNF.com
$459,000
ALEXANDRIA $219,000
3000 N. TUCKAHOE ST. ARLINGTON, VA 22213
MARK MIDDENDORF
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Alexandria
$525,000
The most fabulous mid-century modern contemporary ever offered for sale!!! Stunning kitchen renovation and updates throughout makes this sun drenched home show like its right out of Architectural Digest! Exposed, wood beamed ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and new wood flooring. Three bedrooms, one bath and a family room addition with a bonus room. A HUGE lot boasting app. 13,000 square feet but steps from Metro, major commuting routes and bustling Mosaic District makes this a commuter’s dream!!! Offered for sale at $525,000.
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$975,000
North Arlington NEW LISTING! Renovated and expanded to perfection! This lovely home combines the charm and character of its vintage with all the amenities of today! Nothing was spared… all new systems, appliances, fixtures, windows, roof & more! This is like a new home from top to bottom! 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, bright and open floor plan with a cook’s delight kitchen with Thermador appliances, breakfast nook and beautiful family room with French doors to lovely yard. Stunning master suite with 2 walk-in closets and gorgeous bathroom with heated floors, and the list goes on… Walk to Lee Harrison Shopping Center and Yorktown High School.
KRISTIN USAITIS
SOLANGE IZE
703.863.0367
703.861.7706
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$1,599,810
SOLD 1173 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101 http://1173.TheMathewGroup.com
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Real Estate Featured Property of the Week
Sumptuous Inside, Verdant Outside
Classic Home Features Stylish Kitchen, Abundant Amenities
The bountiful, zesty features of autumn are upon us, and where better to enjoy the celebration of color than at this week’s featured property, a glorious, updated colonial framed by verdant landscaping and mature trees and within walking distance to more than 100 acres of parkland. Featuring a marvelous lot and set in the welcoming Dover Crystal Civic Association, the home represents an opportunity to enjoy bucolic splendor while remaining close to everything from recreation to dining to commuter routes. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,395,000 by the McEwenLunger Team of Long & Foster Real Estate. A classic mid-1960s curb appeal provides a welcome introduction, and as we tour the interior, we’ll note the updates – such as the new custom kitchen – that proclaim this to be a very forward-thinking property, with its feet firmly grounded in the 21st century. The airy foyer bids us welcome, and immediately to our left is the large and inviting living room, perfect for both formal entertaining and informal daily living. A fireplace is part of the package. The dining room occupies a strategic position and can accommodate an ample gathering at the holidays or any time. The kitchen is a study in modern
convenience and elegant taste. Everything is close at hand, making it perfect for the serious chefs among us. The kitchen opens to the walk-out family room, a delightful and airy spot. Tucked away from the hubbub is a home office, a great spot for quiet reflection. With an adjacent full bath, it could be used as a first-level bedroom, if desired. Upstairs, the master retreat offers plentiful sleeping and closet space, as well as a full bath. Three additional bedrooms and an additional bath are found on this level, as well. And all bathrooms in the home have been updated. A glorious, walk-out recreation room is the centerpiece of the lower level, with ample space for every desire and the home’s second fireplace. Two bonus rooms, a full bath and plentiful laundry and storage space
round out the bottom level. Bonuses can be found throughout, and the home has a fresh feel while maintaining its stately demeanor. All this, and you’ve got easy access to the amenities of Lee Highway, RosslynBallston, Cherrydale and more. It’s a little slice of heaven, tucked away in a spectacular location. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (571-333-6272.
Facts for buyers Address: 2791 North Quebec Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,395,000 by the McEwen-Lunger Team, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 622-4441. Schools: Taylor Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
If you’re looking for Expert real estate help in Arlington, Call: 703-622-4441 We’ve lived here since 1976, and have been helping Buyers and Sellers since 1990!
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Almost Half of Metro Areas See Record Prices for Homes
Home values are setting new records in almost half of the country’s largest metros, and the national median home value is now $4,100 more than it was in April 2007, just before the market crashed, according to the Zillow Real Estate Market Report. Home values in Denver, Dallas and San Jose have appreciated most beyond the previous record-highs set at the peak of the housing bubble in the mid2000s. Homes in Denver are almost 60 percent more valuable now than during the bubble, increasing from a median home value of $235,900 in April 2006 to a current median home value of $371,100. When the housing market crashed, home values plummeted and it has taken about 10 years for home values to reach new record highs. Strong labor markets and steady income growth have pushed up home values in the nation’s hottest markets more quickly than in others. Among the 35 largest housing markets, 15 have higher median home values than ever before. An abundance of well-paying jobs in Portland, San Francisco and Seattle has quickly driven up home values as job seekers flood these markets looking for new opportunities. In Portland, the median home value is about 26 percent higher now than during peak bubble years, and about 20 percent higher in San Francisco and Seattle. Additionally, more than 48 percent of individual homes nationwide are currently worth more than they were prior to the onset of the Great Recession. In Denver, 99.5 percent of homes are worth more now than during the peak of the housing bubble, but in Las Vegas, less than 1 percent of homes are more valuable. “Home values are high, but affordability – while suffering a bit lately – is still OK, largely because of very low mortgage interest rates helping to keep monthly mortgage payments in check,” said Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. “The more pressing issue is abnormally low inventory, which is translating into an extremely competitive environment for home shoppers,” Gudell said. “Bidding wars and homes selling for over asking price have been common themes in many markets this summer.”
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Real-Estate Titan Foster ‘Couldn’t Be More Pleased’ As He Prepares to Sell Firm The Northern Virginia real estate market, which for the past decade has experienced significant churn among the main players, took another turn Sept. 7, when Long & Foster Cos. announced it would be acquired by HomeServices of America, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway. The ownership change will impact 11,000 Long & Foster agents spread across 230 offices throughout the local area and broader region, who in 2016 combined for more than 81,000 home sales. The sale to HomeServices also includes Long & Foster’s affiliated Prosperity Mortgage and firms focused on settlement services and insurance. Wes Foster Jr., who in 1968 cofounded the firm with Henry Long, said in a statement that HomeServices of America was “the right partner to maintain the legacy, culture and integrity” of his firm. “I couldn’t be more pleased,” said Foster, who will remain with the company as chairman emeritus. The real-estate brokerage started in a 600-square-foot office in Fairfax, according to the firm’s Web site. Foster specialized in residential real estate while Long’s focus was on the commercial side. In 1979, Foster bought out Long after the pair opted against selling out to another firm. The company is now headquartered in Chantilly. Last week’s acquisition came as a surprise to many within the real estate industry, although some agents said there were random inklings that changes might be in the works. The Northern Virginia real estate market in recent years has seen some familiar firms trip up while new entrants have worked to grab market share, and a number of high-profile agents have hopscotched among firms, angling to find the best fit. Bob Clark, a Realtor at Long & Foster’s Arlington office, said he trusted Foster’s judgment and felt the acquisition would be a net positive. “Mr. Foster has a proven record of making good decisions,” Clark said. The acquisition brings HomeServices of America to a roster of 41,000 realestate professionals in 30 states plus the District of Columbia. The firm expects to close 340,000 transactions this year, representing $123 billion in sales volume. The acquisition comes at a time the regional real estate market has shaken off the impacts of the 2006-08 recession as it rides an ongoing wave of historically low interest rates, but faces challenges both with affordability and inventory. Despite a slight year-over-year decline in average sales prices, the Northern Virginia real estate market in 2016 posted its best year since 2005 in both total sales and overall sales volume. A total of 21,097 residential properties
One-of-a-kind slice of heaven located just 75 minutes from the Beltway on the South Fork of the beautiful Shenandoah River in Front Royal. Get away from it all and enjoy the rustic elegance of this three year "young" Buracker-built home with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. Enjoy stunning river views and easy water access with concrete stairs and a landing at the water's edge. There is plenty of room for the kids, grandkids and pets to run, swim, fish and canoe on this one acre property. The home is completely turnkey - most furniture and decorative items convey just pack your fishing pole, swimsuit and toothbrush! 999 OSPREY LANE, FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 22630 $499,900 3d tour at www.999ospreylane.com Fantastic opportunity in Falls Church City for $824,900! Elegant 2,472 sqft brick front townhome boasting an open, bright floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.55 baths. Stunning master bath remodel, beautiful updated kitchen, wonderful outdoor space, plus more! Check out our 3D tour at www.1310SWashington.com. Open this Sunday from 1-4pm! 1310 S. Washington Street Falls Church, VA 22046
Wes Foster, shown in this photo from the company, cofounded Long & Foster in 1968.
went to closing last year, up 3.8 percent from the 20,335 transactions recorded in 2015, according to figures reported in January by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Figures represent sales in Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Outlying jurisdictions also saw a solid year. The average sales price across Northern Virginia of $556,368 was down 0.1 percent from 2015’s record total of $556,995, but still represented the second-highest ever. Sales in 2016 were the highest since the bubble that preceded the 2008 recession; sales totals peaked from 1998 to 2005, with the region’s annual sales topping out at 32,735 in 2004, according to historical tabulations compiled by the Sun Gazette. Total sales volume across Northern Virginia of $11.7 billion for 2016 was up from $11.4 billion the year before and the third highest ever behind $15.7 billion in 2005 and $14.4 billion in 2004.
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Only 0.4 miles to Virginia Square Metro 4-5 BR, 3 BA + Home Office/Library Open Chef’s Kitchen + Family Room Gorgeous Master Suite w/ walk-in Closet and beautiful Master Bath • Finished Basement • Driveway w/ side Entrance + Mud Room
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Year-Over-Year Home Sales Post Rise in Commonwealth
Year-over-year home sales across Virginia were relatively flat in July, according to new data, with median sales prices up slightly. A total of 11,495 properties went to closing during the month, according to figures reported Aug. 23 by Virginia Realtors. That’s down about a half-percent
from the 11,548 transactions reported in July 2016. The median sales price of all properties – single-family, attached and condominiums –stood at $295,000 in July, up 6 percent from the $278,275 of a year before. In keeping with seasonal trends, sales
and median prices in July were down from June, which likely will turn out to be the busiest, and priciest, month of the year. “Typically, pace begins to taper each month following the summer peak in June,” the Realtors’ group said. Total sales volume for the month stood at $4.07 billion, up 4.4 percent from a year
before. Homes that went to closing in July took an average of 50 days between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from the 60 days required a year before, but up slightly from June. For full information, see the Web site at www.virginiarealtors.org.
did not suffer injuries. The suspects are described as black males, 15 to 18 years old, with dark complexions.
sponded to the 1300 block of North Glebe Road for a report of destruction of property. Officers determined that a water bottle was thrown at a residential window, causing it to shatter, police said. While responding, officers encountered two individuals walking in the area, and one of the individuals admitted throwing the bottle through the window, police said. The suspect – 19-year-old Maxwell Larimore of Fredericksburg – was arrested and charged with drunk in public, underage possession of alcohol and missile into occupied dwelling. He was held on a $3,000 bond.
rison Street for a report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, police determined that an unknown individual opened an unlocked door earlier that evening. When the victim neared the front door, the suspect fled without entering the residence. n On Sept. 5 at 5:43 p.m., a home in the 300 block of North Glebe Road was burglarized. Items of value were taken. n On Sept. 7 at 1 a.m., officers were called to the 4600 block of Columbia Pike for a report of a woman in possession of burglarious tools. According to police, the woman had forced entry to a business, but was unsuccessful in removing items. The suspect – 24-year-old Talisha Braxton – was arrested and charged with burglary, possession of burglarious tools, destruction of property, carrying a concealed weapon and fugitive from justice. She was held without bond.
Police Beat ROBBERY: n On Sept. 5 at 5:19 p.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Key Boulevard for a report of an armed robbery. According to police, three male suspects approached a male and female victim who were in their vehicle and demanded their personal belongings while one suspect pointed a gun at the victims. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. The victims were not injured. The suspect who brandished the firearm is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5’11” to 6 feet tall, 180 to 220 pounds. n On Sept. 7 at 12:13 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of South Hayes Street for a report of a strong-arm robbery. According to police, it was determined that two males entered a business, stole items of value, and pushed a female victim down as they were leaving. The victim
WEAPONS VIOLATION: n On Sept. 2 at 4:05 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of South Dinwiddie Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers determined that a man had fired a gun at a wall during a verbal argument, police said. There were no injuries. The suspect – 52-year-old Zachary Ross of Arlington – was arrested and charged with discharge of a firearm, attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He was held without bond. MISSILE INTO OCCUPIED DWELLING: n On Sept. 4 at 2:08 a.m., officers re-
BURGLARY: n On Sept. 2 at 4:11 p.m., a home in the 3600 block of John Marshall Drive was burglarized by a known suspect. n On Sept. 4 at 10:21 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of South Har-
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Yorktown Rolls Past Wakefield
Teeing Off
Missing Football Rosters Is Annoying, Frustrating Where are the football rosters, and why are they so darn hard to find so far this season?
Dave Facinoli
Victory Was 22nd In a Row vs. Rival JOEY CORSO For the Sun Gazette
After two consecutive losing seasons, the Yorktown Patriots had a lot to prove entering the 2017 high school football season. Now, the questions surrounding the 2-0 Patriots in their quest back into playcontention are FOOTBALL off quickly fading, though, as they routed the host Wakefield Warriors, 44-7, Sept. 8 in an all-Arlington clash. “It was a big win for us,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. Yorktown led 13-0 at the end of the first quarter. With 11:07 left in the second, Wakefield cut the Patriots’ lead to six, thanks to a four-yard touchdown run by Rodney Lee. He took a handoff out of the shotgun formation and managed to outstretch the ball just over the pylon on the left side of the end zone for the TD. The home crowd erupted, hoping the score might ignite a rally and finally be the time the Warriors (1-1) defeated Yorktown. It wasn’t to be. Yorktown answered Continued on Page 23
Yorktown fullback Adrian Alvarez runs toward the end zone while dragging Wakefield defendPHOTO BY DEB KOLT er Isaiah Calfee during the Sept. 8 all-Arlington contest.
Knights Win First; Generals Fall to Spartans DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
The winless Bishop O’Connell Knights and Washington-Lee Generwere shut out FOOTBALL als in lopsided losses this past weekend in high school football action. O’Connell fell to 0-3 with a 34-0 home setback to the Woodberry Forest Tigers, who padded the score thanks to a couple of costly O’Connell turnovers. Washington-Lee dropped to 0-2 by losing 39-0 on the road to the undefeated West Springfield Spartans. A couple of bad snaps on W-L punts led to a pair of West Springfield touchdowns. Each team had fewer than 100 total 22
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yards of offense in the two losses. O’Connell played without leading rusher Nick Rice. He missed the game with a left arm injury. His absence slowed the Knights’ attack. Fullback Hakeem Clinton was O’Connell’s leading rusher with 43 yards. Knights quarterback Kim Thompson was 11 of 21 passing for 46 yards. Jahmal Banks had seven catches for 42 yards and Devin Morrow had three catches. On defense for O’Connell, Nate Smith had three tackles for a loss, including a sack, Rodney Jackson had two tackles for losses and Banks had an interception. Also making multiple tackles were Morrow, Bradley Magee, Ben Jeffrey and Jack Murphy. O’Connell does not play this coming
weekend, then faces winless and host Bishop Ireton (0-3) Sept. 23. Mistakes by W-L were costly according to Generals coach Josh Shapiro. “The game was closer than the score indicates, because we shot ourselves in the foot with two bad snaps on punts that led to touchdowns for them,” Shapiro said. “We played well at times on defense against a good team, especially in the second quarter. We’re a young team and we are getting there.” On offense, W-L generated little. Braden Shackelford and Ryan Dodds both played quarterback. Tight end Will Schmidt had three catches for 47 yards. Washington-Lee tries for its first win at home Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. against undefeated Mount Vernon (3-0).
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This has been a frustrating and annoying situation the first couple of weeks of the 2017 high school campaign, which began Aug. 24. For whatever reasons, the status of missing varsity rosters, usually easily accessed, is far worse this season. Rosters should be available on schools’ athletic Web sites days before a season begins, not the opposite. Many still weren’t posted last week, two games into the schedule for many local teams. For days, school athletic Web sites already have rosters available for other falls sports, like cross country, golf, and girls field hockey and volleyball. So again, why not football? Football is the marquee high-school sport, so having rosters available and correct is a no-brainer for many reasons. Yet that’s not been the case. Plus, on a couple of football rosters that have been provided this fall, some of the numbers of key players were incorrect, causing embarrassing identification moments for the announcers of those contests. It’s puzzling why some rosters are provided, but not all. The responsibility usually falls with the head coach. Football staffs have more assistants than any other high-school sport, so the job of having an on-time and correct roster should be delegated. What’s so hard about this, other than a lack of attention to the issue, or maybe laziness? Get the information correct and first, post the rosters on-line. Then, for games, print a couple of hundred ( independent of those included in the far too pricey game-day programs), and have them available either free or for 50 cents to one dollar at spectator gates and the concession stands. That way, those wanting to, and most do, can better follow what’s going on and know who’s who.
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Sports Briefs on the field for the Washington Redskins home exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 27.
BASEBALL TEAMS PLAY IN COOPERSTOWN: During
the 2017 summer baseball season, five Arlington teams of players ages 12 and under, including two Arlington Travel Baseball and two Arlington Babe Ruth teams, competed at the Cooperstown Field of Dreams Tournament, held annually at the Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York. The tournament is unique because the players and coaches stay in their own barracks at the park through the duration of the tournament week. During the week of Aug. 5 in Cooperstown, the Virginia Karps were 3-3 and 48th and the Arlington Ironmen finished 2-4 and 70th out of 104 teams and. The Karps were coached by Bart Gray, Hunter Gray and Foster Gray. Week of Aug. 19: The Arlington Ironmen were 3-3 and 53rd. The coaches were Adam Balutis, Jim Ashley, Mike Goldsmith, Sam Fox, Dave Maher and Rich Mandleur. Week of Aug. 26: The Arlington Storm were 5-1 and 17th and the Arlington Aces were 1-5 and 82nd. The Aces were coached by William Gil and Steve Wingate. The Storm was coached by Chris Cardinale and Roland McAndrews.
The Arlington Storm finished 5-1 in a Cooperstown tourney.
ARLINGTON RESIDENTS PLACE AT WORLDS: The
ARLINGTON BLUE WINS SOCCER TOURNEY: The 2005
International Triathlon Union held five world-championship races in one place over a week’s time recently in Penticton, Canada, where Arlington residents Annie and Donn Viviani won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in different events. Annie Viviani was the world champion in the women’s 65-69 age group, winning the gold for the United States in the event that consisted of a 3-kilometer swim, a 120k bike ride and a 30k run. Donn Viviani was eighth in his age group. There were 1,000 competitors representing several dozen countries in the race. The swim was in a clear lake, the bike was twice around one of the lakes and through the mountains, and the run was multiple loops through the city. Donn Viviani earned the bronze in the men’s 7074 age group in the aquathon event (1k swim and 5k run).
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The Arlington Blue team won a recent soccer tournament.
In the Olympic duathlon (10k swim, 40k bike, 5k run), Annie Viviani finished fourth. Arlington G Blue won the girls premiere under-13 age soccer bracket of the recent Prince William Courage DMV Premier Tournament, defeating the Virginia Soccer Association Select Red, 1-0, in the championship game. The Blue also defeated VSA Select Navy, 9-0; Arlington 2005 G Black, 3-0, and tied VSA Red 1-1. The players were Alessandra Dinarte, Ana Gonzalez, Anastasia Vernau, Ann Leslie Riley, Ava Gomez, Cara Didier, Caroline Fern, Elizabeth Hayes, Ella McNally, Emma Kelly, Hazel Crotts, Helen Maynard, Julia Logan, Lucia Jacobsen, Nina Lose, Peyton Jones and Rai Kritika. Yassob Ghahramani coached the team.
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istration for the Youth Ultimate League of Arlington (YULA) high school and midAnnie Viviani won gold at Worlds. dle school Ultimate Frisbee season is open for players at yula-ulti.org. Programs start the week of Sept. 11. The YULA middle-school program complements the Arlington high-school programs and offers practices for boys and girls. For questions, visit yulaboard@gmail.com. BETTER SPORTS CLUB MEETING: On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Yorktown High School director of student activities Mike Krulfeld will kickoff the Better Sports Club of Arlington’s fall program season with a presentation about how substance abuse has reached epidemic proportions in many areas of the U.S. Over the past year, Yorktown’s coaches have joined with parents and the community to make clear their expectations for student-athletes. LEARN TO PLAY SOCCER: Adults can now learn basic soccer skills in beginner classes or improve their skills in intermediate classes. Arlington County offers adult soccer classes this fall on both Sunday evenings and a weekday session. For more information and to register, contact Marta Cahill at (703) 228-1818 or mcahill@arlingtonva.us. YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: Arlington’s
recreational youth basketball program needs volunteer coaches this winter for teams in grades 3 through 8. Practices start in mid-November. For more information, contact Marta Cahill at (703) 228-1818 or mcahill@arlingtonva.us. Registration will open Oct. 2.
High School Roundup CROSS COUNTRY: Bishop O’Connell High School junior Max Greczyn was the highest finisher from an Arlington high school varsity boys cross country team at the Sept. 9 Monroe Parker Invitational, the season-opening meet for most teams. Greczyn, a first-year cross country runner, was ninth in the race in 15:53. Washington-Lee junior Jonny Jackson was Arlington’s next highest finisher in 10th in 15:57. In the girls varsity meet, the top finisher from an Arlington school was
Yorktown Continued from Page 22 with a touchdown to up the lead to 20-7, then was ahead 34-7 by halftime en route to its 22nd straight win over Wakefield, dating back to 1995. Tanner Wall led the Yorktown offense with two touchdowns and five catches for
Washington-Lee junior Eva Smith-Perry in 12th in 19:02. The Washington-Lee girls placed 15th. For the Bishop O’Connell girls, freshman Tess Brinkman was 25th (19:17) and senior Ryley Howard was 26th (19:17). The team was 13th with 393 points, 17 fewer than Washington-Lee. Greczyn and Jackson are expected to contend for the Arlington County boys cross country individual championship when that annual four-team meet is held later this season in Octomber at Bluemont Park.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The defending Division 1 private-school state champion Bishop O’Connell Knights opened the season with a 1-2 record last week, defeating John Paul the Great, 3-0, and lost to Paul VI Catholic, 3-1, and Holy Cross, 3-0. O’Connell lost a number of key players to graduation, but return Kelly Moriarty, who had 49 assists in those first two matches. She is the Knights’ top returner. Skye Ferris, Ajia James and Ryley McAuliffe led in kills in those early
matches. Ferris had nine against Holy Cross and James added five in the setback. Moriarty had 18 assists and 11 digs against Holy Cross. Also for O’Connell, Grace Motta had four kills and Ingrid Bayer three. The Knights resume their schedule this week.
127 yards, with scoring passes of 58 and five yards from Will Porter and Grant Wilson. Porter and Wilson combined for 203 yards passing. Davis Patterson (40 yards) and Jack McCool each had two catches for Yorktown. Wall also rushed for 88 yards. “I think he’s one of the best players in the region. He made some great plays running and catching the ball,” Hanson said of Wall.
Also scoring touchdowns for Yorktown were running back Adam Luncher (38 yards rushing) on two short runs, Patterson on a 35-yard pass from Porter and Adrian Avarez (38 yards rushing) on a 10yard run. Nick Stiller booted a 36-yard field goal, and Luncher made multiple extra points. Jake Riley had 56 yards rushing for Yorktown, which amassed 456 total yards.
For Wakefield, Rodney Lee had 171 yards rushing and Kesean Deshazer had 117. Senior starting quarterback Colton Poythress was 3 of 3 passing for 25 yards before injuring a leg in the first half and not returning to action. Colton Poythress was relieved by his brother, Cason Poythress. Wakefield’s Lincoln Calfee had two catches for 20 yards to be a leading receiver.
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GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: In girls field hockey, Madison Holt and Meghan Anderson scored goals in Wakefield’s 4-2 loss to the Edison Eagles.
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Marymount Will Induct Five Into Athletic Hall of Fame The Marymount University athletic department and the Hall of Fame committee recently announced the college’s 12th induction class. The Class of 2017 joins 52 other individuals who were inducted since the creation of the Hall of Fame in 2006. This year’s class consists of four former student-athletes and the eighth addition to the Hall of Friends. An induction ceremony will kick off homecoming weekend on Friday, Oct. 13 to honor Annetta Benjamin (women’s basketball, Class of 2004), Omar Canty (men’s soccer, Class of 2001), Julia Ralston (women’s volleyball, Class of 2007), Andre Coles (men’s basket-
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High School graduate Santoni Graham is a red-shirt sophomore captain of the Wagner College football team in Staten Island. Through two games, the linebacker has made a team-high 17 tackles, of which nine were solo. He has two tackles for losses, including one sack and one quarterback hurry. As a freshman last fall, Graham made 83 tackles to lead the team and he had one interception.
College Roundup ton-Lee High School graduate Daquay Harris-Winbush is a junior cornerback for the Wesley College football team in Dover, Del. Through one game this season, Harris-Winbush has three tackles, including a half tackle for a loss, and he has broken up one pass. In nine games last season, he made eight tackles.
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said, also criticizing board members for actively squelching citizen participation by holding interminable meetings that all but the most masochistic activists (or development lawyers who bill by the hour) avoid. The board “spends hours debating minutiae,” Clement said, while pushing major issues to the end of its lengthy agendas. “Once you’ve been through one of those marathons, you don’t want to come back,” she said. “It’s a real endurance contest.” All three candidates offered specific proposals for retaining some of Arlington’s dwindling stock of affordable housing, although even if enacted, they may not make much of an impact, given the economic reality that encourages property owners to tear down existing properties and build grander ones in their place. Both Gutshall and Clement have positioned themselves as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, while McCullough seems to be tacking further left on fiscal issues. “I never get tired of the passion” brought out by candidates, said Lois Koontz, who moderated the forum. Gutshall reiterated concerns he has
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raised over the past year that Arlington’s golden goose – its focus since the 1970s on transit-oriented commercial development – is being undermined by competition from neighboring jurisdictions, as well as changes to federal-government leasing policies and a trend toward teleworking. “We had, for a long time, gone along on one model of how to do things,” he said. “I’m worried that, in Arlington, the gig is up. It is in jeopardy.” How to address the new economicdevelopment era? “Our values shouldn’t change, but our solutions have to,” Gutshall said. “We have got to evolve, we have got to adapt.” In 2016, Gutshall challenged incumbent Democratic County Board member Libby Garvey in a contentious party primary; Garvey won by about 10 points. This May, Gutshall was a relatively easy winner in the Democratic caucus called to find a successor to Fisette, who backed his candidacy. The annual Civic Federation debate serves as a de-facto kickoff to the general-election season, foreshadowing other forums that will take place over the next two months. “We are Arlington’s civic voice. We should never forget that,” federation president Duke Banks told delegates. Arlington Independent Media taped the forum. A link to coverage will be available at www.civfed.org.
Metro Continued from Page 1 as he prepares to wrap up a 20-year career on the Arlington board in December. Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, believes the solution lies, at least in part, in Richmond. “The answer will eventually need to be in the General Assembly. Give us the flexibility to find the source of revenue that works for us,” Bulova said. While the transit system may be facing up to some of the backlog of problems it faces – from declining ridership to deteriorating infrastructure – there remains no consensus on how to provide a consistent stream of future funding from among Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. “Just splitting it a third and a third and a third isn’t fair to Virginia,” Bulova said, pressing to keep the longstanding, more complicated revenue agreement in place. “That has been fair, and it will be fair,”
Olympics Continued from Page 3 For Webb, who was selected to be torch-bearer at the opening ceremonies, participating in the events was something he wanted to do after his retirement.
she said. But District of Columbia leaders are griping about maintaining the status quo, saying it penalizes their city. Loudoun County does not yet have Metrorail service, but will eventually get it when the Silver Line is completed, so the county is being pulled into the funding fray. Phyllis Randall, who chairs the Loudoun Board of Supervisors, said the onus should be on the federal government to get the system on track, and keep it that way. “Metro moves the federal government’s workforce,” Randall said. “The federal government stops working, the country stops working.” But the federal government of the Trump era is unlikely to be investing heavily in mass-transit projects, in the local region or elsewhere. Meanwhile, officials in Virginia’s General Assembly may kick the can down the road another year during the 2018 legislative session, one lobbyist predicted. Watching over the discussion with a certain sense of detachment was Corey “I like the camaraderie,” he said of competition. “I found it a good outlet to stay active and stay healthy.” Initially, Webb competed in race-walking competition (“I got better and better and faster and faster – until I didn’t,” he chuckled), then branched out. “Yo-yo is my big thing,” he said, having taken part since it was introduced to
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55+ News COMMUNITY FAIR FOCUSES ON DOWNSIZING: A “downsizing fair” will be held
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TRAVELERS HEAD TO COMEDY PLAYHOUSE: Arlington County 55+ Travel
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“Sex Please, We’re Sixty” on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The cost of $88 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748. WOMEN’S-HEALTH ISSUES DETAILED:
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BALLROOM DANCERS TO HIT THE FLOOR: A ballroom dance will be held
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TRAVELERS OFF TO FARMER’S MARKET: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts
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hosts a trip to the Olney Theatre for a matinee production of “In the Heights” on Saturday, Sept. 23. The cost is $54. For information, call (703) 228-4748.
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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. September 17, 1937: n The owner of a home valued at $10,000 would pay $175 in taxes in the District of Columbia and $163.10 in taxes in Montgomery County, but only $108 in taxes in Arlington County, the county’s commissioner of revenue told members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. September 16, 1940: n Treasurer John Locke Greene wants the County Board to ban outhouses across Arlington. September 15, 1956: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, wants the federal government to build Arlington a community center that would double as an armory. n State Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. is among the patrons of an amendment to a General Assembly bill that would withhold state funding from any locality that integrates its schools. September 13, 1963: n Republican legislators from Northern Virginia are seeking a statewide vote on repeal of the poll tax. Meanwhile, a Sun editorial says “the poll tax must go.” n The Sun’s TV columnist says that due to the success of busty Donna Douglas on “Beverly Hillbillies,” television producers will be looking for more “stacked and single” characters for their shows. September 13, 1969: n Democratic gubernatorial candidate William Battle says he doesn’t think President Nixon’s prestige will help Republican Linwood Holton in the race for governor. n In first-week football action: A last-second field goal lifted Fairfax over Washington-Lee, 10-7; Wakefield pummeled Oakton, 28-6; and O’Connell was manhandled by Stuart, 46-0. n At the movies: “Valley of the Dolls”; “Dr. Zhivago”; and “True Grit.” September 13, 1976: n The County Board has given the School Board $600,000 to help cover the school system’s deficit. n The County Board has OK’d a $40,000 plan to assist ex-offenders rejoin into society.
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This stunning upper floor in Clarendon’s Hartford Condominiums offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a stainless & granite kitchen with open breakfast bar/service counter, brand new hardwoods, brand new carpet in the BR’S, fresh paint, gas fireplace, 3 French balconies, master with bath ensuite, sweeping views over picturesque Lyon Village, an in unit washer & dryer and garage parking. All conveniently located in a 70 unit boutique building just steps from everything including METRO! 1200 N. Hartford Street #507
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