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With the election behind them, Arlington’s next County Board and School Board members have a learning curve as they gear up to take office at the start of the new year. “It’s really just to observe, soak up as much as I can, learn as much as I can,” said Erik Gutshall, who will succeed the retiring Jay Fisette on the County Board, of his plans not just for the next seven weeks before he is sworn in, but for his first months in elected office. Gutshall, who currently serves as chairman of the Arlington Planning Commission, won the Democratic endorsement in a fourway primary held in May. On Nov. 7, he held back independents Audrey Clem- Gutshall and O’Grady ent and Charles McCullough. It was only the second time the seat has turned over since 1974. There will be plenty of issues for Gutshall to bone up on as he transitions to the five-member County Board, from developing strategies to encourage construction of housing for the middle class and finding land for schools and other county facilities, to the redevelopment of Lee Highway and deciding how much should be spent in resuscitating the Metro system. One of his main goals, Gutshall said, was to find ways to bring a broader spec-
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Revelers partied the night away with a Caribbean-inspired theme while raising more than three-quarters of a million dollars for the Arlington Free Clinic at the organization’s 21st annual gala, held Oct. 28 at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. “It’s really the indispensable safetynet organization in Arlington,” said Ron Gordon who with his wife Kit are longtime supporters of the clinic, which serves about 1,600 low-income, uninsured county residents a year from its offices in the Columbia Pike headquarters. The night’s theme was “Havana Nights,” with a colorful menu that included filet mignon with chimichurri, black beans and rice and even, with the salad, an edible orchid. Salsa dancing rounded out the evening. The gala already had raised $750,000 by the time Shawn McLaughlin stepped to the stage, microphone in hand, early in the evening to exhort the 725 attendees to go online and participate in an “open appeal” aiming to raise an additional $30,000. It took just two minutes to surpass that goal, and within four minutes more McLaughlin had cajoled donations totaling more than $55,000 in the first-time initiative. “Every dollar we raise tonight is so
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Vocal-Arts Competition Showcases Exuberant Voices SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
The worship center at Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station was alive Nov. 4 with sounds ranging from classic opera arias to modern African-American compositions. “Buckle your seat belts – you’re in for an evening of good music!” promised Bobbie Jean DeHaven, chair of the Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club, as she opened the late-afternoon event. And in the end, Alexandria native and Stanford University senior Samantha Rose Williams came away with the crown at the local 2017 Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists, an initiative of the National Association of Negro Women and Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. Williams emerged the victor from a field of eight local African-American performers who took the stage and tested their talents. But, noted George Mason University voice professor Samuel Bonds, “you were all winners . . . before you started your first note.” “You moved me,” said Bonds, a baritone soloist veteran music educator who has taught at H.D. Woodson High School, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Catholic University of America and the University of the District of Columbia and a number of regional performingarts organizations. Bonds, who received a special award at the event, told competitors that if they believed in themselves, they could find success in the world of classical music, but urged them not to take anything for granted. “This is hard work, living as an artist,” he said. “Your job goes beyond a pretty voice. Can you tell a story, can you grab our hearts? Bring [the audience] into your
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world.” “Believe in yourself,” Bonds said. “If this is what you want to do with your life, you’ll find a way.” Two local affiliates of the National Association of Negro Women and Business and Professional Women’s Clubs – the Millennium-Seat Pleasant Club of the National Capital Area and the Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club – team up to sponsor the local competition. Partner organizations include the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, Northern Virginia chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Northern Virginia section of the National Council of Negro Women, Opera Nova and the Northern Virginia chapter of Continental Societies. Williams, a mezzo-soprano, now goes on to district and, potentially, national competition. Second in the competition was bari-
tone Marcel Jordan Sawyer, a graduate of Delaware State University who has performed on stages as varied as the Kennedy Center and the Grand Ole Opry. Also competing were tenor Devin Davis, soprano Catherine Hinton, soprano Jouelle Roberson, tenor Marcel Worrell Miller and soprano Carmen Wilkins. Providing the performers a public venue was a key step in their progress, said Kehembe Eichelberger, a mezzo-soprano and member of the Howard University music faculty who has performed on stages from Wolf Trap to China and served as honorary chair of the 2017 competition. “It’s very, very important that we have these kinds of things,” said Eichelberger, who peppered her remarks with tales of personal success and setbacks in the artistic arena, and urged the public to get behind the efforts of young African-American singers. “They still need you. They still need a community,” she said in remarks while the
adjudicators were tallying scores in preparation for announcing the winner. Each participant selected three songs – an aria, an art song and either a Negro spiritual or work by a contemporary African-American composer – and were accompanied by noted pianist Alma Sanford. “It is our goal to continue to offer the classically trained artists in our community the opportunity to express their worth through their exquisite talents,” said DeHaven. Nationally, the Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists began in 1982 as the Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition. Now 35 years old, it serves as the signature program of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. “It is hoped that this competition experience will advance their careers and encourage their aspirations,” the national association noted.
that an individual must be deceased at least five years before such a step could be taken; Bozman died at age 83 in 2009. The county government’s headquarters building at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. is owned by Vornado/Charles E. Smith but occupied by the government on a longterm lease. Bozman won election to the County Board in 1973, following it up with victories in 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989 and 1993, the first five elections under the banner of the nonpartisan Arlingtonians for a Better County and the final one as a Democrat. After retiring from elected office, Bozman remained active in civic life, including helping to found the Alliance for Housing Solutions. Both the Arlington government and school system previously have named facilities after deceased elected leaders, including County Board member Edmund Campbell; School Board members Elizabeth Campbell and Evelyn Reid Syphax;
state Sen. Charles Fenwick; and Dels. Mary Marshall and Warren Stambaugh. The name of Joseph Fisher, who served on the County Board before his election to Congress in 1974, was enshrined by the federal government on the main Arlington post office. The name of the man Fisher defeated in 1974, U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, graces Northern Virginia’s main post office in Merrifield. Bozman accrued the longest tenure on the five-member, at-large County Board, which was established in 1932 to supplant the three-member, district-based Board of Supervisors that had governed Arlington since Reconstruction. Fisette ranks second in tenure. While her tenure is longest among County Board members, several Arlington constitutional officers served in office longer: • Harry K. Green, the county’s commissioner of revenue, served for 31 years, two-and-half months between 1920 and
1951. • David Bell, who retired at the end of 2007 as clerk of the Circuit Court, ranks second at just over 31 years. Bell was appointed to the post in 1976, winning election thereafter. • Treasurer Frank O’Leary served from early 1984 to mid-2014, about 30 years and six months. • Clerk of Court H. Bruce Green spent more than 29 years in office between 1945 and 1974; the tenure of Commissioner of Revenue Henry Holmes from 1876 to 1903 spanned more than 27 years (although records of the era are spotty); and Commissioner of Revenue Geraldine Whiting, who served between 1978 and 2003, logged more than a quarter century in office. • William Hassan, who was commonwealth’s attorney from 1952-75, and Howard Fields, who was sheriff from 1916-1919 and again from 1924-43, each served for 24 years.
Vote May Come This Month on Naming Government HQ SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Arlington County Board members in coming weeks could approve naming the government’s headquarters building in honor of the longest-serving board member in Arlington history. A vote is expected to be on the County Board’s November agenda to honor the late Ellen Bozman, who served six terms in office between 1974 and 1997. “I hope and expect adoption,” current County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said in October when news of the planned naming first appeared. (Fisette, who is retiring after 20 years in office, occupies the seat held for the preceding 24 years by Bozman.) The suggestion to name the building in honor of Bozman was brought by several residents to the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board, which supported it unanimously. County policy requires 4 4
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Our View: Parsing APS School-Construction Costs The decision by the School Board’s auditor to take a look at the comparative costs of facilities construction is a decided case of “on the one hand” and “on the other hand”: • On the one hand, it’s a very positive step that there will be a serious look at why Arlington school-construction costs seem to out of kilter, not simply compared to national and state averages, but compared to the county’s immediate neighbors, who appear able to do more with less. (Compare the costs of Wakefield High School and, just a few miles east, Alexandria’s T.C. Williams High School – each built at roughly the same time – to see the disparity in all its glory.) • On the other hand, we’re concerned that School Board members already have given fiscal hawks a reason to doubt the validity of any results by directing the auditor to focus on school districts similar to Arlington in two ways – those with a lot of civic engagement (which can delay projects and cause costs to balloon) and those where school officials add major environmental components on the project. Limiting the comparison to like-minded communities will ignore – perhaps intentionally, perhaps not – the far bigger point: With land and funds at a premium, isn’t it time for a serious community conversation about, as activist Jim Hurysz likes to put it, “wants vs. needs”? Before the economic meltdown a decade ago, Arlington
school officials were spending money – both on facilities and on operating expenses – like the spigot would never run dry. At the time, we opined frequently that if school leaders could learn to tone down their profligacy just a tad, not only would taxpayers be better off, but the school system itself would benefit. How? A little less money to spend would require creative thinking to get more bang for the buck. Innovative ideas would have been the result, and there would have been more wiggle room before the school system bumped up against its debt ceiling. Members of the pre-recession School Board have moved on, as have most of the top leadership team, and for a while it appeared as if a true commitment to fiscal restraint had emerged. But it’s all relative: Arlington may have trimmed its school costs a tad, but still spends far more than nearly everyone else. Whether that’s a case of “you get what you pay for,” or a simply that it’s easier to throw around other people’s money in order to buy off cranky parents and win self-aggrandizing accolades, is an open question. We’re hopeful that the auditor’s report on construction provides a true window into reality, not a whitewashed look by focusing on a narrow cadre of school districts with similar spending mentalities. Time will tell.
Aquatics Center Is Giveaway to the Rich
Editor: The Sun Gazette reported in October that the Arlington County government had received four designs for the proposed Arlington aquatics center that will cost around $66 million in capital costs. In addition to the bonds that will have to be repaid, there will be annual operating losses of at least $1 million, and then another $1 million annually in interest. So, over 30 years, this project will cost taxpayers well over $100 million. How did we get to this point of pandering to an elite minority of swimmers, who can easily use any of our three public swimming pools or join one of the many fine private pools operating in Arlington, at their own expense? Arlington County already spends far more than
nearly any other community in the U.S. for excellent sports and recreation and meet the needs of seniors, children and adults to bike, run, walk, swim or play basketball, soccer, football, baseball or softball. This aquatic center is a colossal waste of scarce county funds, both bonding authority and annual revenues to cover the operating cost and interest charges on the bond. These funds would be far better used to fund affordable housing and public schools. The County Board has been unable to provide adequate funding to meet its adopted affordable-housing master plan to help an additional 650 households annually of lower-income working people, seniors and disabled persons be able to rent a modest apartment here in Arling-
ton. Our public schools are overcrowded and require another two or three more elementary schools, another middle school and a high school at a bonding cost of probably over $400 million. If you want to swim, please go to one of our three public pools at a high school, or join a private pool at your own cost either in Arlington or outside. Far more deserving are the 10,000 Arlington renter households earning under 50 percent of area median income who are struggling just to pay rent, and the nearly 25,000 schoolchildren who need more classrooms. Government should not be funding the whims of a well-to-do elite who can easily pay for their own recreation out of their own pockets. John Reeder Arlington
Military Spending Comes at Expense of Those in Need Editor: Congress is now considering increases in military spending that may reach $72 billion, as it also considers large tax cuts. These increases in military spending are to be paid for by huge reductions in critical social-safety-net programs, that will harm the most vulnerable people in
our society, along the virtual elimination of key diplomatic and development programs needed to support peace and stability throughout the world. U.S. military spending already is more than the next seven highest spending countries combined. Increases in military spending alone will not increase security. Surely we can find ways to as-
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Programs on Career Center Site to Stay in Place for Now Whatever the long-term future of the Arlington Career Center parcel along Columbia Pike, current school programs that ring the parking lot on the site will not be going anywhere for at least five years. That’s the message being spread by Arlington school officials, after concerns arose that redevelopment of the site might cause displacement of one or more of the programs now on it. “People are looking for stability. It’s important that we communicate that,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said at the Nov. 2 School Board meeting. In addition to playing host to the Columbia Pike branch library (operated by the Arlington County government) and the expansive parking lot, the site is home to programs aimed at students from pre-kindergarten through adults. Among them: • The Arlington Career Center, including the expanding Arlington Tech program. • Patrick Henry Elementary School, currently a neighborhood school but set to become home to the Montessori program now at Drew Middle School when current Patrick Henry students move to the under-construction Alice West Fleet Elementary School in 2019. • Arlington Community High School,
a program geared primarily toward students whose first language is not English, operating out of what previously had been the county government’s Fenwick Center. School Board members and their County Board counterparts later this month are expected to approve the framework (“charge”) for, and appoint members to, a new working group that will spend coming months considering options for the Career Center parcel. The final language of the documents setting up the panel remains a work-inprogress, School Board Chairman Barbara Kanninen said. “We’re still having the conversation [with County Board members],” she said. In an effort to stay ahead of a looming crush of students, School Board members already have committed the school system (and $79 million of taxpayer funds) to adding 700 to 800 high-school seats on the Career Center site. Exactly where they will go and what the instructional focus will be remains up in the air. And what might happen to the those existing programs after 2022? “That’s something we would have to evaluate based on where we are at that point in time,” Murphy said in response to a question from School Board Vice Chairman Reid Goldstein.
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Vacuum Passes to Collect Leaves Slated to Kick Off: The Arlington County government’s vacuum-leaf-collection program is slated to begin Nov. 13 and run through Dec. 22. Each civic-association area is slated to get two passes during the cycle, with signs posted three to seven days before each pass, government officials said. Schedules also will be posted online. Residents wishing leaves to be vacuumed away should place them at the curb by the posted date, but avoid putting them under wires or near parked cars.
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County government’s annual “Secret Santa” program, designed to provide a happy holiday season for those in need in the community, has kicked off for 2017. Those wishing to participate are asked to donate one or more gift cards (no more than $25 each) from a local retailer or food outlet. All cards will be distributed by the Department of Human Services to more than 1,000 county residents, from children in foster care to low-income seniors to people with disabilities. Those who wish to provide cash can send a check, made out to “Arlington County Treasurer – Secret Santa.” Donations can be mailed or hand-delivered by Dec. 15 to Secret Santa Program, c/o Kurt Larrick, Department of Human Services, 2100 Washington Blvd., Fourth Floor, Arlington, Va. 22204. Donors are asked to write the amount of the gift card on it (if not specified) and provide a return address (street or e-mail) for a receipt. For information on the initiative, see the Web site at https://publicassistance. arlingtonva.us/secret-santa. MARTIAL-ARTISTS RAISE FUNDS FOR BREAST-HEALTH INITIATIVE: Members
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ‘PERMANENT FUND’: The Community
Foundation for Northern Virginia has announced the launch of its Permanent Fund campaign, a community endowment to provide critical support for those in need in the region. Currently, the Permanent Fund stands at more than $4 million in current and pledged gifts, and the goal is to grow it to $7 million by June 2019. “The need for local philanthropy has never been greater,” said Eileen Ellsworth, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Northern Virginia is a terrific place . . . but we cannot take that for granted. We have to constantly re-create and reimagine our community to make it ever more inclusive, equitable and vibrant.” For information, see the Web site at http://www.cfnova.org/permanentfund.
‘SOBERRIDE’ SERVES A RECORD NUMBER DURING WEEKEND BEFORE HALLOWEEN: The SoberRide initiative of the
Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) saw record usage over the preHalloween weekend, with 715 individuals receiving a ride home during the six-hour period that began 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. “This level of ridership translates into SoberRide removing a potential drunk driver from greater Washington’s roadways every 30 seconds,” said Kurt Gregory Erickson, president of WRAP. The non-profit organization partners with Lyft to provide transportation home during holiday periods. The previous record-high usage for the Halloween time frame was 579 in 2005. COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE TO SALUTE CIVIL WAR SKIRMISH: The Ar-
lington County government will host the unveiling of a commemorative plaque honoring the “Skirmish at Arlington Mills” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in front of Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 South Dinwiddie St. The event occurred on June 1, 1861, and was one of the earliest conflicts of the Civil War. One Union soldier was killed, but Confederate forces were repulsed.
Arlington Notes II EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS THOSE WHO SERVED IN WWI: A new exhibition at
Central Library looks at the lives of the Arlington men who died in military service during World War I. The names of the men are enshrined on the Clarendon War Memorial, and the new exhibition, which will run through the end of November, was developed by the library system’s Center for Local History with assistance from Annette Benbow of the Arlington Historical Society. The exhibition – “Exploring World War I: Faces of War Honoring Arlington’s Veterans” – is located in the main lobby of the library. Then known as Alexandria County, Arlington in 1917 was a community of 16,000 people. County residents who were killed in the conflict included Arthur Morgan, Ralph Lowe, John Lyon, Henry Smallwood, Robert Bruce, Harry Stone, Irving Newman, Harry Vermillion, Edward Smith, Frank Dunkin and Oscar Housel of the Army and Archie Williams and Frederick Schutt of the Navy. Running from 1914 to 1918, with U.S. participation in 1917-18, World War I claimed the lives of an estimated 18 million people, including 116,000 Americans.
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and Studio will open its 2017-18 season with the musical “Madeline’s Christmas Book” from Nov. 10-Dec. 3 at Gunston Arts Center Theater I, 2700 South Lang St. The plot revolves an old, vine-covered house in Paris where 12 little girls were led on a series of adventures before the flu knocks them out and threatens their Christmas. Performances are Nov. 10 and 17 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 11 and 18 and Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Nov. 12 and 19 and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. The production is recommended for ages 4 and older. For tickets and information, call (703) 548-1154 or see the Web site at www.encorestageva.org.
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Arlington Tree Action Group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at a private residence in Arlington. The meeting will focus on upcoming county-government actions that affect trees in the community, including rezonings and planning for future projects. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at http://arlingtontreeactiongroup.org.
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gregational United Church of Christ’s concert series opens its 2017-18 season with a performance by the Howard University Gospel Choir on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. at the church, 5010 Little Falls Road. The community is invited. For infor-
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Shalom,” a concert bringing together several organizations of different faiths, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. The event is sponsored by the church, along with Kol Ami (a reconstructionist Jewish congregation) and the MoroccanAmerican Community Organization. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For information, see the Web site at www.focusmusic.org.
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Arlington’s World War I Commemoration Task Force will host a screening of several films related to the war in a new series at Central Library. Films include “Paths of Glory” (1957) on Nov. 13, “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1930) on Nov. 20, “War Horse” (2011) on Nov. 27 and “The Very Long Engagement” (2004) on Nov. 30. All films will be introduced by a guest speaker at 6 p.m. The Nov. 20 program will include the screening of a studentmade short film about Arlington during the war, produced by the Document Arlington Project with Arlington Independent Media. For information, see the Web site at http://library.arlingtonva.us. ARTIST’S WORK TO GO ON DISPLAY AT REAL-ESTATE OFFICE: Works of
art by Stan Piotroski will be featured in an exhibit sponsored by the Arlington office of Long & Foster Christie’s, 4600 Lee Highway. The exhibition runs from Nov. 9 to Dec. 1, with an opening-night reception set for Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. “Homes, much like works of art, are reflections of personality and style, so hosting the exhibit of an accomplished artist like Stan is a natural collaboration,” said Kara Chaffin-Donofrio, managing broker of the office. The exhibition will feature a vibrant variety of works, from the very colorful to the minimalistic. “It’s experiential – all art is experiential,” Piotroski said. “The greatest experience for an artist is to listen to what people are saying about the art.” For additional information about the artist, see the Web site at http://stanpiotroski.com/.
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A prudent step for the future, or an irresponsible assault on property rights? The answer varies – significantly – depending on whom you ask. Arlington County Board members on Oct. 24 voted to authorize County Manager Mark Schwartz to use the government’s eminent-domain powers, if needed, to acquire a property in the Nauck-Four Mile Run corridor for bus storage. It was a rare, but not unprecedented, move by the county government to entice – or coerce, depending on your point of view – a property owner to the bargaining table. And it didn’t sit well with the attorney for the owner. “The county’s action sets a bad precedent,” said Jonathan Kinney of the law firm Bean, Kinney and Korman, who called the government’s behavior “a little bizarre.” Kinney represents Arcland, a D.C.based real-estate firm whose subsidiary owns the properties at 2629 and 2633 Shirlington Road. The county government last year entered into a seven-year lease for the 2.5-acre parcel at 2629 Shirlington Road, where it stores Arlington Transit (ART) buses. Now, the government wants to buy both parcels.
Kinney – an Arlington legal powerhouse – didn’t quite say it outright, but implied a lack of faith on the part of government officials. “For some, trust and living up to one’s word is still important,” he told County Board members. An appraisal commissioned by the county government pegged the value of the two parcels at nearly $21 million. If Arlington uses its legal power of eminent domain to take the properties, the final value will be determined by a judge. The last time the county government publicly threatened to use its eminentdomain power came in 2011, when it announced the desire to acquire a building in the Courthouse area for use as a yearround homeless shelter. Eventually, the Canadian-based ownership group reached an agreement to sell to the county government for a little over $27 million. County Board Chairman Fisette said using state-authorized eminent-domain powers against Arcland would be a last resort. “The county prefers to reach a mutually acceptable agreement,” he said, promising “a good-faith effort” at negotiations. The final vote on moving forward was 4-1, with John Vihstadt in opposition. Continued on Page 21
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The Washington metropolitan area ranked 15th highest in the nation in the median sales price of existing single-family homes in the third quarter, according to new data. The region’s year-over-year rate of growth – 3.8 percent – was well below the national average of 5.7 percent, but that may be a blessing in disguise in keeping the local market from overheating as it did a decade ago. With a median sales price of $408,500 in the third quarter, the D.C. area’s median sales price was well above the national average of $254,000, according to figures reported by the National Association of Realtors. Single-family-home prices last quarter increased in 92 percent of measured metro markets, with 162 out of 177 showing price gains in the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 2016. That’s an improvement from the second quarter, when 87 percent or markets showed yearover-year growth. Nineteen metro areas in the third quarter (11 percent) experienced doubledigit increases, down from 23 areas in the second quarter (13 percent). The price appreciation comes at a cost, as uptick in the national family median
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The lovely colors and marvelous weather of autumn is upon us, and this week’s featured property showcases a true standout of the season. Set in sought-after Arlingwood – a community full of verdant appeal yet still close to both D.C. and the Arlington urban-village corridor – and backing to parkland, the three-year-old property showcases style and elegance spread across three levels, with ample room for entertaining and stylish amenities at every turn. The property currently is on the gic area toward the rear of the home, is market, listed at $2,199,000 by Diane versatile while also being creatively eleLewis of The Lewis Team, Washington gant. There’s a separate breakfast room and access to the extra-special outdoor Fine Properties. Eye-catching arches, designer-in- deck, where the celebrations can conspired finishes, and millwork that is tinue amid the fall foliage. The family room features abundant best described as decadent (we love it!) space and a fireplace flanked by winare among the showstopper features that you’ll find as we amble through the dows, while the main level is rounded out by a lovely library. thoughtful layout. Upstairs, the relaxing master retreat It all begins with a greeting in the covered porch and a friendly escort that (with a high ceiling, twin walk-in closets takes us into the foyer, with views all the and first-rate bath) is the centerpiece, but there also are three additional bedway to the back of the home. The formal living room, open and rooms and a loft area. The walk-out rear level adds another airy and featuring the property’s first dimension, with grand recreation room fireplace, is to our immediate right, INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. while the amply proportioned dining with fireplace; game room; exercise room; home office; and a large fifth bedroom is to our left. Now no matter where you are, canoccupies get all your local news, room to round out this extraordinary The kitchen, you which a strateINSIDENOVA pocket-sized. sports, and traffic.
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Facts for buyers Address: 4124 North Richmond Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $2,199,000 by Diane Lewis, The Lewis Team, Washington Fine Properties (703) 973-7001. Schools: Jamestown Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.
Metro Areas Seeing Prices on the Rise
Constrained inventory levels across the country pinched sales growth and kept home prices rising at a steady clip in nearly all metro areas in the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors. The national median existing singlefamily home price in the third quarter was $254,000, up 5.3 percent from the third quarter of 2016 ($241,300). The median price during the second quarter increased 6.1 percent from the second quarter of 2016. Single–family home prices last quarter increased in 92 percent of measured markets, with 162 out of 177 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) showing sales price gains in the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 2016 (the most since the second quarter of 2015, at 93 percent). Fifteen metropolitan areas (8 percent) across the nation recorded lower median prices from a year earlier, according to the survey. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says the housing market’s performance during the third quarter was underwhelming. “The stock market’s climb to new record highs, the continued stretch of outstanding job growth and mortgage rates under 4 percent kept homebuyer demand at a very robust level throughout the summer,” he said. “Unfortunately, the pace of new listings were unable to replace what was quickly sold,” Yun said. “Home shoppers had little to choose from, and many had out outbid others in order to close on a home. The end result “was a slowdown in sales from earlier in the year, steadfast price growth and weakening affordability conditions,” Yun said in a press release. The five most expensive housing markets across the nation in the third quarter were the San Jose, Calif., metro area, where the median existing single– family price was $1,165,000; San Francisco, $900,000; Anaheim-Santa Ana, Calif., $790,000; urban Honolulu, $760,200; and San Diego, $607,000. The five lowest-cost metro areas in the third quarter were Decatur, Ill., $86,300; Youngstown-Warren–Boardman, Ohio, $88,900; Cumberland, Md., $96,400; Wichita Falls, Texas, $113,800; and Elmira, New York, $117,300.
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Thoughtfully designed and meticulously appointed with designer fixtures and quality materials throughout! Open flow with spacious rooms and large windows with beautiful views of mature trees. Enjoy cooking in the breathtaking State-of-the art Chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry with wine cooler, family room with coffered ceilings and fireplace. Elegant 17’x14’ dining room with tray ceilings, library, powder room and mudroom off the 2-car garage. The Owner’s suite features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking park-like setting, 2 walk-in closets and fabulous Spa-like bath. Five en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets! Lower level has a movie theater, wet bar, recreation room, wine cellar, powder room and bedroom with full bath. Discovery, Williamsburg and Yorktown Schools!
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This immaculate home is a must-see! In complete move-in condition, with many updates and renovations. Fantastic condition // New roof and HVAC // 3,675 sf. // Renovated Kitchen // Renovated upstairs Baths with skylights // Deck with great view! // $929,800 dick.nathan@LNF.com // 703-284-9318
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4 BEDROOMS/3 BATHS Don’t wait for the Spring market! This is the one you have been waiting for! A comprehensive 2017 renovation has checked all the boxes: • New roof • New windows and shutters • New ceramic tile and carpet on lower level • Newly refinished Hardwood floors on main level • Three bathrooms renovated to the studs • New lighting, both recessed and mounted • New garage doors and door openers.
Spacious 2 bedroom / 2 full bathroom condo in fantastic location. In-unit washer and dryer. Separate storage unit. Close to 24-hour Harris Teeter, steps to public transportation going to Van Dorn Metro, and under 1 mile to I-395. Well maintained community with pool, fitness room, tennis courts. Assigned underground garage parking. Move in ready.
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End Unit TH with Garage. Tranquil location in the heart of Arlington! Close to Lee heights Shops and Restaurants! Family room with fireplace opens to patio joining private park. Hardwood floors. Fabulous light. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, KitchenAid stainless appliances, gorgeous cabinets. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths 2 half baths, garage. PRISTINE CONDITION
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1 BED/1 BATH/PRIVATE BALCONY MLS #AR10082140*Rarely available top level unit w/private balcony & wood-burning fireplace*Set back off road in private courtyard*Warm, vintage wood floors throughout*Freshly painted*White kitchen w/impressive amount of cabinets*EZ to Rte 50, National Guard Readiness Center, State Dept. language training, Metrobus at corner, 15-20 mins. to Ballston metro*1 block to Famed El Paso Cafe, Ravi Kabob*FHA, VA ok*More!*If you’re looking to sell or buy something similar and not working with an agent, please contact me for a private consultation.
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$2,699,900 Grand Dame of Lyon Village. Breathtaking residence designed and created by renowned architect Rob Morris, of Morris-Day, is considered the premier home in Lyon Village. Superb craftsmanship, exceptional detail, amenities galore include a true gourmet kitchen, reclaimed wood floors, multiple patios, decks and water features, expansive dimensions, full walk out basement, soaring ceilings and windows galore. 5 BR 5 Full and 2 half bathrooms. Three blocks to Clarendon METRO, one stoplight to DC, minutes to unlimited recreation, entertainment, shopping and dining options.
“Christine was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her advice on all things required to successfully prepare your home for sale were spot-on and I was surprised at home many things I would have never considered. Her marketing materials were truly impressive and her efforts to generate interest led to a very quick sale. Thank you Christine!”
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Police Beat ASSAULT ON POLICE: n On Nov. 1 at 7:32 p.m., an officer in the 800 block of Arlington Mill Drive was attempting to locate a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant. According to police, the officer observed the suspect enter a home, and made contact with him inside. While the officer was attempting to take the suspect into custody, the suspect attempted to flee, and assaulted the officer in the process, police said. The suspect – Jamil Coleman of Arlington (no age given) – was arrested and charged both on the outstanding warrant
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and on a charge of assault on law enforcement. He was held without bond. n On Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m., while canvassing the area of South George Mason Drive at South Buchanan Street, police attempted to stop an individual matching the description of a suspect wanted for armed robbery. According to police, the suspect, who was traveling on a bicycle, failed to stop, ignored commands and continued riding. Another officer attempted to stop the suspect on foot, and when the suspect got close, the officer was able to make the arrest. The suspect was non-compliant, police said, and while investigation revealed he was not involved in the robbery, he was determined to be wanted on a warrant in Fairfax County. The suspect – 28-year-old Aaron Johnson of Oakton – was arrested on the outstanding warrant and also faces charges of assault on law enforcement and resisting arrest. ROBBERY: n On Nov. 2 at 2:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of South Hayes Street for a report of a larceny in progress. According to police, an individual exited the business with concealed merchandise. A loss-prevention officer attempted to stop him, but was unsuccessful.
A second loss-prevention officer attempted to stop the suspect, but also was pushed away, and the suspect damaged a door on his way out, police said. The suspect first tried to flee in a stopped taxi, then headed in the direction of the Pentagon, police said. Officers canvassed the area and were alerted by officers of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency of a suspect matching the description who had jumped a fence to the Pentagon parking lot. The suspect – 26-year-old Trayvon Chappell – was arrested and charged with robbery, larceny with the intent to sell, possession of burglarious tools and destruction of property. ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY: n On Oct. 31 at 9:51 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Lee Highway for a report of an attempted strongarm robbery. According to police, a man approached the victim in the park and demanded money. He pushed the victim to the ground and attempted to grab the money from his hand. A witness yelled at the suspect, who fled on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, 5’10”, skinny, with a tattoo on his neck. n On Nov. 2 at 2:19 p.m., police were dispatched to the 5500 block of Wilson
Boulevard for a report of a robbery at a pharmacy. According to police, the suspect entered the building, displayed a note demanding prescription drugs and implied he had a weapon. He fled on foot without receiving anything. The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s, 5’10” to 6 feet tall. BURGLARY: n On the evening of Oct. 26-27, an unoccupied home in the 2300 block of North Quincy Street was burglarized. Items in the home and a vehicle were moved, and some items were stolen. n On Oct. 27 at 2:53 p.m., police arrived to North Pollard Street at 9th Street North for a report of a suspicious person soliciting in the area. The same person approached the individual, grabbed his wrist and attempted to steal his cell phone before fleeing on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, about 18 years old. n Sometime between Oct. 28 at 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m., someone attempted to enter a business in the 5100 block of Lee Highway, but was unsuccessful. Items are compiled from reports issued by the Arlington County Police Department and other public-safety agencies across the region.
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Transportation Notes COMMUNITY FORUM TO FEATURE VIRGINIA WMATA BOARD MEMBERS:
Virginia’s members of the board of directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will participate in a community forum – “Getting Metro Back on Track” – on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Navy League, 2300 Wilson Blvd. The event, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, will feature a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. The event is free, and the community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.novatransit.org. HEARINGS SET ON I-66 OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY: The Virginia Department of
Transportation will host three public hearings related to design of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. The meetings will focus on the 22-mile Interstate 66 corridor from the Capital Beltway west to Gainesville. All meetings will feature open houses beginning at 6 p.m., followed by formal presentations at 7 p.m. and a public-comment period. Meetings are slated for: • Monday, Nov. 13 at Oakton High School, focused on the segment from the Beltway west to Route 50. • Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Stone Middle School in Centreville, focused on the segment from Route 50 west to Route 29. • Thursday, Nov. 16 at Piney Branch Elementary School in Bristow, focused on the segment from Route 29 west to Gainesville. For information on the hearings and the project, and a link to provide comments, see the Web site at http://outside. transform66.org.
DMV HOSTS STUDENT COMPETITION TO DESIGN NEW LICENSE PLATE: The
Department of Motor Vehicles is inviting Virginia high-school students to enter a new license-plate-design contest. The “Take Action Against Distraction” license-plate competition kicked off Nov. 1 and is open to all Virginia students in grades 9 to 12. According to DMV officials, 13 Virginians were killed and more than 800 injured in crashes involving a distracted teen driver during 2016. “We are excited about this contest, and look forward to seeing the creative designs we receive from students,” said DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb. “But more importantly, we’re excited the contest will get high-school students throughout Virginia talking about this issue.” The new license plate was authorized by the General Assembly, with Del. Tag Greason (R-Loudoun) as patron. “The contest aims to start the conversation and raise awareness,” Greason said. “It gives the students an opportunity to take an active part in combating distracted driving.” Designs can be submitted through Dec. 15 online at www.dmvnow.com/vaplatecontest. A panel of judges will select eight finalists to go to a public vote next spring, with the winner taking home a cash prize. Partners in the initiative include AAA Mid-Atlantic and the Virginia Department of Education. Two Northern Virginia localities – Arlington and Falls Church – currently use student competitions for their annual taxdecal designs. – Staff Reports
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4-Way Stop Continued from Page 5 and various advisory bodies and government departments, while also spreading the word in their community. They also collected more than 500 signatures on an online petition and presented those signatures to County Board and School Board. In what was lightning speed for such an endeavor, the county’s Department of Environmental Services agreed to install a four-way stop, which was put in place the day before Halloween. The decision came four years after the same department determined that an allway stop was not needed there. Construction of the new elementary school was a factor in the intersection meeting established criteria to merit such a stop, county staff said. School Board member Nancy Van
Threat Continued from Page 12 Arcland owns several parcels in the vicinity of the two being sought by the county government, and in 2016 proposed a land swap that would have exchanged the sites in question for a portion of a government-owned parcel on North Quincy Street. But county officials, with space at a premium to accommodate growth and
Doren said the extra congestion resulting from the construction project “really brought to light the need for a four-way stop,” and thanked the county government and County Board for expediting the matter. “They’re being a great partner,” Van Doren said at the Nov. 2 School Board meeting. It was a theme echoed by Superintendent Patrick Murphy. “Thank you to the county, especially the county manager, for facilitating this and moving it forward,” he said. Residents who applauded the decision said they would continue to seek more. “This is only one piece in the puzzle,” Key said. “The parents continue to seek a crossing guard at this intersection, but we have been facing resistance from those who oversee this function. We continue to be present at this intersection every morning since that first morning in September to ensure that those crossing can do so safely.” the community’s needs and wants, seemed disinclined to move forward on a trade. The decision to threaten use of eminent-domain powers irked a number of property owners in the Four Mile Run corridor, one of the last bastions of property zoned for industrial uses in Arlington. But Fisette counted only one time in his 20-year tenure that the county government had actually gone that route to acquire property, suggesting the threat against Arcland was not the beginning of a trend.
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It’s on to Playoffs Now for Yorktown DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette
As they have so often over the years, the Yorktown Patriots (8-2, 4-1) ended the regular season as the unofficial Arlington County football champions, thanks to a 55-28 victory over the host Washington-Lee Generals on Nov. 3.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Yorktown was 2-0 against Arlington rivals this fall, defeating the Wakefield Warriors, 44-7, earlier in the high school season. Yorktown also finished second in the Liberty District with a 4-1 record. Washington-Lee ended the season 2-8, 2-3. The Generals defeated Yorktown last fall in the traditional final regularseason game between county rivals. In Yorktown’s win this year, Davis Patterson led the Patriots with three first-half touchdowns. He caught two first-half scoring passes from Grant Wilson of 26 and 49 yards and returned an interception 42 yards for another TD, as the Patriots led 34-14 at the break. Continued on Page 23
Washington-Lee High School quarterback Ryan Dodds and the Generals hosted the Yorktown Patriots on Nov. 3 in an all-Arlington game between Liberty District rivals. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
O’Connell Ends Season with a Big Victory DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
A season filled with frustration ended on a highly-positive note for the O’Connell FOOTBALL Bishop Knights with a victory over their biggest rival. O’Connell blanked the visiting Paul VI Catholic Panthers, 30-0, Nov. 4 to finish the high school football season with a 2-8 record. The win snapped a five-game losing streak this season and was O’Connell’s fourth in a row over the Panthers (3-7), including a 40-3 victory last year. “That’s as good a way to end a 2-8 season as it can get,” O’Connell coach 22
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Colin Disch said. O’Connell won behind a running game that amassed 259 yards rushing, with Hakeem Clinton gaining 135 yards and running for three touchdowns and Jahmal Banks rushing for 115 yards out of the wildcat quarterback position. “We wanted to establish the running game with Jahmal in the wildcat at quarterback with his speed, and the offensive line did a good job,” Disch said. “We thought he could make some big plays.” Banks’ second run was for 60 yards. That set up an eventual two-yard touchdown by Clinton, then Sebastian Cognetti’s first of three extra points gave O’Connell an early 7-0 lead. Cognetti’s
30-yard field goal made it 10-0 in the first quarter, then a nine-yard Vince Pizzano-to-Bradley Magee scoring pass and Cognetti’s point after made it 17-0 at halftime. In the second half, Clinton had scoring runs of 12 and three yards for the Knights. Pizzano was 4 of 12 passing for 30 yards, with Magee having three catches for 25 and Joe Cobb one for five. O’Connell had 289 total yards. Paul VI had 172, just 43 in the first half. “Our defense was not fancy and we were focused. We got good execution and we didn’t give up any big plays,” Disch said. Continued on Page 23
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With the fall high school playoffs in progress for many Northern Virginia sports, there are always conflicting games and events to cover. The questions are always where to go, which events to attend? It seems there are always multiple things to cover at the same time. More creative and planned scheduling might reduce such conflicts, but that doesn’t happen very often. Those lucky enough to cover high school sports want to be at all of the games. So that’s the dilemma. Since cloning is not yet possible, decisions have to be made. Where to go to report on the cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball events? The football playoffs begin this coming weekend, which further muddies the water. On Nov. 2 last week, there was a league-championship boys soccer game played at one site, while region cross country meets were occurring at the same time at a venue 15 miles away. The decision was made to cover cross country because a lot more athletes were involved compared to one soccer match. The previous couple of nights had conflicting girls volleyball and field hockey playoff matches. Langley High School hosted both sports at 7 p.m., so walking back-and-forth from the gymnasium to the football field worked to some degree. The same situations occur during the winter and spring seasons, but is significantly magnified because each campaign has more sports. One situation that helps ease the glut is having some of the privateschool leagues hold their tournament championships on Sunday afternoons. Even then, there are conflicts because different venues are used. But at least there are no conflicts with the publicschool playoffs. That certainly helps in the decision-making process.
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REGION CROSS COUNTRY: The boys season came to a close for the Wakefield Warriors when senior Amanuel Haileselassie finished with a personal-best time of 17:15 to place 18th at the recent regional meet. Junior Jackson Ringger was 31st in 17:39, also a best time. In the girls region race, Wakefield freshman Kareena Stowers ran 21:49 to place 34th. n Washington-Lee High School junior Eva Smith-Perry finished ninth in 18:40 in the girls race and W-L junior Jonny Jackson was 11th in the boys race (16:02) at the Nov. 2 Northern Region D cross country championships at Burke Lake Park. Yorktown’s Catherine Whitehouse was 28th (19:42) in the girls race. The W-L girls placed 10th and the Yorktown boys 13th. Anna Harpel was 35th for the W-L girls and Reece Shuttleworth 47th for the Yorktown boys. STATE CROSS COUNTRY: The defending
Division I champion Bishop O’Connell girls attempt to win the private-school state title in girls cross country Nov. 10 at Woodberry Forest School with a 3:30 p.m. start. O’Connell, ranked third in a recent state private-school poll, had finished second the previous three seasons. The Division I boys state meet is at the same venue the same day at 2:30 p.m. O’Connell junior Max Greczyn, who already has won four races this fall, will be a favorite. Greczyn is a first-year runner. His wins included the Arlington County meet, then a conference titles. The O’Connell boys team finished fifth in last year’s state meet.
Football Continued from Page 22 Adrian Alvarez (80 yards rushing) ran for two touchdowns for Yorktown and Adam Luncher booted multiple extra points. “I was rolling out and threw the ball up. I saw Davis running and he made a great play on the ball,” Wilson said about one of his two touchdown passes to the wide receiver. “I trusted my receiver to make a play. Our offensive game plan was to spread the field and attack their corners.” Also for Yorktown, Ta’Jaun PerryElen had kickoff returns of 82 and 85 yards for touchdowns and Tanner Wall
O’Connell Continued from Page 22 O’Connell made a couple of goalline stands against Paul VI, forcing the ball being turned over on downs. “Those were very big stops,” Disch said. Banks returned an interception 47 yards and also broke up three passes.
VOLLEYBALL: The season ended for the Washington-Lee Generals (12-8) and Yorktown Patriots (14-4) in the girls Northern Region D tournament. Washington-Lee was eliminated in the quarterfinals, losing to Chantilly 3-2 in a close match. Washington-Lee was 1-1 in the tourney, defeating Battlefield, 3-1, in the first round. Yorktown lost to Madison, 3-0, in the first round.
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YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY: The Yorktown ice hockey club team opened its 2017-18 season with a 5-1 win over Woodbridge in recent action. With the Yorktown players wearing new jerseys this season, Yorktown’s Jeremy Marino had two goals to lead the victory. Also for Yorktown in the win, Liam Wells, Matt Neuman and Rhett Styles scored one each. Assists in the match went to Styles, Zach Copenhaver, Joe Ramos and Scott Samples, all with one each. Noah Whittington made 20 saves in goal for Yorktown. It’s season continues through the winter.
STATE VOLLEYBALL: The defending champion Bishop O’Connell Knights (14-12) are the No. 5 seed in this week’s girls Division I private-school state volleyball tournament. O’Connell was scheduled to play a first-round match earlier this week on the road at No. 4 seed St. Catherine’s School in Richmond, and has to win three matches to repeat as state champions. The Knights carry a two-match losing streak into the state competition. Those losses were against Bishop Ireton and Paul VI Catholic, also in he state tourney as the No. 2 and 3 seeds, respectively.
earlier this week against the Potomac School. The semifinals and finals are Nov. 8 and 11 in Richmond at Sports Backers Stadium.
SOCCER: The Bishop O’Connell Knights boys and girls soccer teams lost in the first round of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament. The boys lost to Good Counsel in penalty kicks. The girls fell to Paul VI Catholic, 2-1. The O’Connell boys (9-3-3) now advance to the Division I private-school state tournament, where the Knights are the No. 1 seed, received a first-round bye, then played a first-round game
WAKEFIELD FIELD HOCKEY: Natalia Uro DeLeon, Julia Norsworthy Edghill and Lucy Greenfield led the offense for the Wakefield Warriors in their 2-1 loss in strokes to Broad Run in a first-round Northern Region C tournament playoff match. The score was tied at 1 after regulation and two overtimes. Wakefield finished the season with a 10-6 overall record, and placed third in the National District tournament to
The Washington-Lee Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations. The hall recognizes individuals as an athlete, coach, administrator or contributor to the school. Athletes and teams become eligible five years after graduation or two years after retirement from other contributing positions. All other individuals are eligible two years past their contributions to W-L. Nominations can be made by anyone, but must be submitted on forms, which contain specific guidelines and criteria. Forms are available through the student activities office and the WashingtonLee athletic booster organization and should be submitted to the W-L activities office. Selection and induction will be limited to the total of six individuals per year.
caught a 36-yard TD pass from Wilson, who was 5 of 10 passing for 159 yards. Patterson (75 yards) and Wall (84 yards) each caught two passes. Wall ran for 59 yards and Luncher for 32. “Washington-Lee came ready to play,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “They are well coached. They beat us the past two seasons. When we play Washington-Lee, we have nerves. Once we settled down, we were able to score.” Yorktown now advances to the Northern Region D playoffs, with a Nov. 10 road game at South Lakes. For Washington-Lee in the loss, Larry Carpenter rushed for 103 yards and caught five passes for 30. He ran seven yards for a score. Generals quarterbacks Ryan Dodds completed nine passes and Braden
Shackleford four. Each threw a touchdown pass, Carpenter catching one and Liam McBride the other. Mingh Giang recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown and Matthew Haile kicked four extra points. McBride caught three passes and Will Schmidt and Eric Schamberger two each. Yorktown had 287 total yards and Washington-Lee 263. “Yorktown is a good team, but all of our seniors played well,” W-L coach Josh Shapiro said. “We showed a lot of fight and perseverance. Shackelford threw the ball well and Carpenter really ran well. If you have to go out 2-8, this is a good way to go out 2-8. n In other Nov. 3 action, the Wakefield Warriors (3-7, 1-4) ended their regular season with a 29-14 loss to the
visiting National District champion Marshall Statesmen (9-1, 5-0). Wakefield trailed 7-6 at halftime. For Wakefield, Rodney Lee scored on a five-yard run and Kesean Deshazer on a four-yard run. Cason Poythress ran for a two-point conversion. Lee had 37 yards rushing and Deshazer 36. Poythress was 10 of 25 passing for 248 yards. James Clark had five catches for 92 yards and David Baron three for 112. On defense for Wakefield, Lamont McDowell made a touchdown-saving tackle and Demontee Grigsby had an interception. Sebasstian Soloorazano blocked a field goal. Wakefield received a Class 5 Northern Region C playoff berth as the No. 7 seed. It plays No. 2 seed and host Broad Run on Nov 10.
Nate Smith and Patrick Tessier batted down passes and had tackles for losses as did Magee, Clinton, Jack Murphy and Rodney Jackson. O’Connell’s offensive line consisted of Murphy, Kobe Anderson, Calvin Cunningham, Parker Jenkins and Christian Tesnow. O’Connell’s other win this season came against Bishop Ireton, another big rival, in a 42-6 rout.
The Knights’ schedule was difficult. The combined records of the eight teams that defeated O’Connell this season were 49-25 as of Nov. 4. Having to play a number of those games without injured starting tailback Nick Rice made the schedule more challenging. He suffered a season-ending arm injury early in the season. “Losing Nick hurt us more than we thought it would,” Disch said. “He was
a big-play threat for us.” NOTE: O’Connell, Paul VI and Ireton used to be in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, but now play independent football schedules. The teams will rejoin the WCAC next season to play in the lower half of what will be a two-division football format. “We are excited about that. It gives us a chance to be successful and have more wins,” Disch said.
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Yorktown High’s Catherine Vaccaro serves during a match this season. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
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invites young athletes in first through eight grades to its Young Flyers youth track and field training program at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 10. The program is designed to train young athletes to compete in indoor meets at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in January and February and meets at the Prince George’s County Sportsplex throughout the winter. Young athletes receive specialized coaching in sprint, distance running, race walking, shot and javelin throws, strength and flexibility exercises, nutrition and health. For more information, visit www. pvtc.org/youth or call (703) 927-4833. 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
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College Roundup M.J. STEWART: ESPN NFL draft ana-
lyst Todd McShay lists Yorktown High School graduate M.J. Stewart at No. 25 on his latest prospect rankings for the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6-foot Stewart is a senior cornerback for the University of North Carolina football team. He led the team with 11 pass breakups and finished sixth with 59 tackles as a junior. This season as a senior through eight contests, Stewart had made 30 total tackles, two for sacks and four for losses, and he had broken up eight passes. He has two quarterback hurry and four total tackles for losses.
ZOLI MOLNAR: Zoli Molnar, a Yorktown High School alumnus and 2013 grad, graduated from Penn State with a degree in the school’s PGA Pro Golf Management program. He is now employed at the Glenwild County Club in Park City, Utah. Molnar has been hired to work with a U.S. winter season in New Zealand at the Tar Ita Golf Club. ALEK BLUMBERG: Yorktown High School graduate Alek Blumberg was a
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member of a gold-medal shell for the University of Virginia’s varsity men’s rowing team competing at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston in October. Virginia won the collegiate eightman crew division in an event featuring 37 shells. In Boston, Blumberg was the lone sophomore on a UVA boat otherwise manned by seniors. He was a four-year letterman on the Yorktown crew team.
Does the Front Page Look a Little Different? A change in printing presses starting this week means the Sun Gazette’s front page looks a little different, as the spot for the mailing label has moved, resulting in a somewhat different layout. Never fear: The change doesn’t affect the overall content of the paper, and all the inside pages will have the same look. It’s part of a program of continuous improvement here at the Sun Gazette, your hometown news source.
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said Ed Bersoff, who chairs the board of trustees. “We owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude for his vision and leadership.” Shank in July 2011 succeeded James Bundschuh as president of the university, which was founded in 1950 as a two-year women’s college by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, an order of Roman Catholic nuns. He previously had held academic and leadership posts at the University of Dayton, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Mississippi and Southern Illinois University.
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trum of the public into local decisionmaking. It was a theme he repeated frequently on the hustings. “Not everybody has had the same positive experience I have had. There are a lot of folks who feel really disenfranchised,” Gutshall said. “The county has to figure out how to reach more people in a more meaningful way. There’s not a lot of easy solutions.” Also on the docket: County Board members in February will receive County Manager Mark Schwartz’s proposed fiscal 2019 budget; the springtime also will include revisions to the county’s six-year capital plan. Gutshall, who last year unsuccessfully challenged incumbent County Board member Libby Garvey and will now join her on the dais, said he was eager to “figure out what goes on behind the curtain” of governance. “I’ve been on the outside looking in for a long time,” he said. Also coming into elected office in January will be Monique O’Grady, who bested Alison Dough and Mike Webb for School Board on Nov. 7 after defeating incumbent School Board member James Lander in a spring Democratic caucus. O’Grady – a veteran schools’ activist – said she, too, would be listening in coming months. “I’ll be continuing doing what I’m doing now, so I’m in the best po-
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sition to serve the citizens of Arlington,” O’Grady told the Sun Gazette as Election Day approached. O’Grady said making all students a priority was her key goal. She promised to focus on “how we can best ensure our kids of all different abilities feel like they’re included” in school. Among the issues on the School Board’s plate: Juggling the need to get moving on construction projects without leaving community input by the side of the road. O’Grady said she was supportive of the school staff’s recent plan to slow down some of the fast-paced planning processes. “I’m open to the idea of taking a pause when we think we can do it better,” she said of planning. “It’s important to know what the goals and interests of the community are.” Among O’Grady’s other hot topics: Finding ways to improve communication between teachers and the APS leadership; addressing drugs in schools; focusing on the “school-to-prison pipeline”; and gear-
ing up for boundary changes and an update to the strategic plan. She also will get tossed into the middle of what could be the most contentious issue of 2018: potential changes to schools whose names are deemed offensive by some. On that issue, O’Grady has steadfastly straddled the middle ground, offering no strong leanings on how the matter should play out. “It’s a good opportunity to take a look at where we are as a community,” she said. “Let’s have that dialogue.” Although the Sun Gazette’s press run began before all the votes were tallied, Gutshall and O’Grady were anticipated to be the winners, enjoying the support of the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s get-out-the-vote apparatus to triumph in what had been largely lowkey contests. In addition, Del. Alfonso Lopez (D49th) was cruising to victory against Republican Adam Roosevelt, while Democratic Dels. Patrick Hope (47th), Rip Sullivan (48th) and Mark Levine (45th) were unopposed. With the 2017 election now in the rear-view mirror, the focus eventually will turn to 2018. On the ballot will be seats currently held by County Board member John Vihstadt, an independent, and School Board chairman Barbara Kanninen, a Democrat. Each is expected to seek re-election.
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Bookkeeper/Part-time Are you honest, hardworking and loyal? Busy Falls Church accounting and bookkeeping firm is looking for the right person to join our team. If you are good with numbers and love to balance your checkbook, we’ll train you! You’ll have flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. We expect you to work 25-30 hours a week, 5 days a week, in our office during regular business hours. Work 9-2, 10-3 or 12–5; it’s up to you. The ideal candidate will have significant computer experience, excellent communication and customer service skills and two years experience in a finance or mathmatical field. Excel, QuickBooks or payroll experience a plus. Excellent opportunity for a Mom looking to go back to work. No students or contractors, please. EOE. If you’re interested, please call:
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At said public hearing, any and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Northern Virginia Media Services seeks a hard-working, self-starting sales and marketing professional to join our growing team. This salesperson will focus on Classified Advertising, including Recruitment, Business Directories, Church Announcements, Legals, and other key categories. The ideal candidate will have a record of success in sales positions, preferably in a business-to-business environment, as well as a willingness and ability to develop new leads and make cold calls on businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Stafford Knowledge of ad design and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. This is a full-time position working out of our Woodbridge office with a small base salary, a book of existing business, and unlimited commission opportunities. Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k). Apply online or via e-mail to: tfields@insidenova.com
A copy of the proposed is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and may be viewed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, CMC Town Clerk
11/2 & 11/9/17
Join Our FAMILY!
TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Washington FAMILY Magazine is seeking a motivated
NOTICE ADOPTION
Account Executive to join our team.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and the Town of Vienna, Virginia, that at the Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 2017, it is the intent of the Town Council to adopt the following beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street South, Vienna, Virginia:
Owned by Northern Virginia Media Services (NVMS), Washington FAMILY is the largest monthly parenting magazine in the DMV. We have been the go-to resource for affluent, educated D.C.-area parents for over 20 years. In addition to print advertising, the Account Executive sells advertising for our active and engaging web site, weekly eNewsletter, eBlasts, social media posts, other NVMS publications and website.
Planning Commission-recommended changes to the Definitions section of the Zoning Ordinance Article 2, Section 18.4
We are looking for an Account Executive who has a minimum of three years of sales and marketing experience to join our seasoned sales team. Must be willing to cold call, pursue sales opportunities, and develop and manage accounts after closing. We’re looking for a candidate with a proven track record for attracting and retaining business. B2C experience a plus. This is a commission only position. The commission plan is generous and has opportunities for bonuses.
Copies of the said Ordinance changes may be viewed in the office of the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov.
In addition, FAMILY offers: • Flexibility. Make your own schedule and work from home. • Billing is handled for you in-house.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, CMC Town Clerk 11/2 & 11/9/17
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Please submit cover letter and resume to switaschek@thefamilymagazine.com
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CARLOS PAINTING, INC.
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Potomac Chevy Chase Window Cleaning & Floor Service Window Cleaning: By Hand, Residental Specialist. Inside / Out, Careful Workmanship. Ask us about our window sash rope, broken glass & screen repair.
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VETERANS DAY © StatePoint Media ACROSS
1. Model material 6. Bro, e.g. 9. Babysitter’s nightmare 13. In the company of 14. ____ out a living 15. Man’s best friend? 16. Russian author, master of grotesque 17. Lilliputian 18. Diary note 19. *1950-53 war 21. *Where Armistice was signed 23. On a keyboard 24. Greenish blue 25. Stable diet 28. Table in Mexico 30. Adjust piano pitches 35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl. 37. “Through” in text message 39. Allegro or lento 40. I, to a Greek 41. Pico de gallo 43. Bit of smoke 44. Whale’s lunch 46. Orr’s score 47. Big first for a baby 48. Open 50. Way, way off 52. Infection of the eye 53. Proof of home ownership 55. They’re from Mars? 57. *He wrote “God Bless America” 60. *Gulf War General 63. Fear-inspiring 64. How many if by sea?
66. Like a Harvard building? 68. Like three nursery rhyme mice 69. Mama sheep 70. Impulse transmitter 71. Hemorrhaged 72. Shiny wheel part 73. Sink hole
55+ News
SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Arlington County government
senior centers will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
TRAVELERS HEAD TO VIEW ART IN THE BIG APPLE: Arlington County
55+ Travel host a trip to the Met Fifth Avenue Art Museum in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The cost is $64. For information, call (703) 228-4748.
FANS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO GATHER: The classical-music-appreciation
group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet on Monday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-6300. CARING FOR DRY FEET SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION: Tips on caring for dry,
cracked winter feet will be offered on Monday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. WORKSHOP LOOKS AT MEDICARE BENEFITS: A discussion of Medicare
benefits and updates will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. 30
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1. *WWI’s: “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit____” 2. Every which way 3. Apple’s apple, e.g. 4. Sound like Wilbur 5. Radiant 6. In stitches 7. *He replaced “Armistice”
TAKING CARE OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS IS DISCUSSED: Caring for people with
dementia will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. HISTORY ROUNDTABLERS LOOK AT THE FOUNDING OF STATES: The his-
tory group at Lee Senior Center will discuss how U.S. states were founded on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:15 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-0555.
4-1-1 ON UKULELES OFFERED: The
basics of ukulele strumming will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. CANCER-PREVENTING NUTRITION DISCUSSED: Nutrition for cancer pre-
vention is the topic of discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. HOSPITAL SAFETY IS DETAILED IN WORKSHOP: Staying safe and sound in
the hospital is the focus of a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Ar-
with “Veterans” 8. Heavily built 9. Capital of West Germany 10. *College program 11. 4,840 square yards 12. Your, to Shakespeare 15. Planters’ treat 20. Drives a getaway car, e.g. 22. First off sinking ship? 24. Auto contents 25. Japanese verse 26. It falls in the fall 27. Bigfoot’s cousins 29. 1970s carpet 31. Current events program 32. Gives off 33. Cinderella’s win 34. *Veterans Day flower 36. *Retail “celebration” 38. *“Aim High... Fly-FightWin” org. 42. *“Remember the ____!” 45. Served soup 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. VHS player button 54. Keyboard key 56. James Bond, don’t say this! 57. “For Whom the ____ Tolls” 58. Cleveland, OH Lake 59. Orange peel 60. “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” e.g. 61. Italy’s obsolete money 62. Denim innovator 63. Flow alternative 65. *“The War to End All Wars” 67. Bear cave
lington Mill Career Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. DETAILS WHEN MAKING A MOVE DISCUSSED: Things to consider in making
a move will be detailed on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300. DISASTER-PLANNING TIPS OFFERED:
What to do in the event of a major disaster is the topic of the moment during a discussion slated for Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2285722. BASICS OF ONLINE BANKING DETAILED: Online-banking basics will be
presented in an easy-to-follow formate on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.
MULTI-GENERATIONAL MUSIC JAM SET: Musicians of all ages and skill lev-
els can participate in a firehouse jam on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.
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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. November 12, 1948: n School Board members have escalated their feud with Superintendent Fletcher Kemp, stripping him of most of his powers. n The Civic Federation is seeking a reduction in the county’s water rate. n Former Sheriff Howard Fields took a tumble while watching construction from a bridge, and is recuperating from head injuries. n The Sun’s editorial page says President Truman can claim no mandate from the recent election – “no, indeed!” the paper says – but still congratulated him on his surprise victory. November 10, 1960: n Election wrap-up: The Sun’s editorial page says Virginia could be on the verge of becoming a two-party state, and proclaims U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, as “politically invincible.” n Nearly complete results show that John Kennedy won 49.99 percent of the national vote for president. n Top Virginia Democrats are “making up” after some – including U.S. Sen. Harry Byrd – refused to support John Kennedy’s presidential bid. n Arlington Public Schools employees increased their contributions to the United Givers Fund by 15 percent this year. November 14-15, 1969: n Nearly 200 Catholic and Episcopal priests were arrested after attempting to conduct a Mass on the concourse at the Pentagon. n Some students at George Mason College burned their draft cards during an anti-war protest. November 13, 1972: n Mrs. Harry Fallows of East Falls Church continued her tradition of voting in every presidential election since Virginia women were allowed to vote back in 1920. n Bishop O’Connell will play Benedictine for the state Catholic football championship. November 12, 1977: n “Mopeds” are growing in popularity across the region.
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What’s your plan... or do you need help making one? Special discussion about aging in place (and what needs to be in place to do so), will and trusts, reverse mortgages, things to consider when/if you decide to move, organizing belongings which hold memories, benefits of decluttering and staging, learning the value of your home, and more!
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