Sun Gazette Arlington July 23, 2015 by Northern Virginia Media Services

INSIDE

New county decal starting to make appearance – Story, Page 21

GOOD NEWS FOR BOTH OF AIRPORTS IN LOCAL REGION

ARLINGTON ALL-STARS GO 2-2 AT STATE TOURNEY

6 6 15 18 20 31 31

Highs & Lows Letters Real Estate Police Beat Schools/Military Crossword Local History

ISO Luxury-Large Homes on Distinguished Lots We have clients looking to buy now! North Arlington | Contact Us Today!

SunGazette

703.538.6030 | www.BrockRealty.com

VOLUME 80 NO. 35

ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935

JULY 23, 2015

New Group Forms to Preserve Reevesland Farmhouse County Board Seems More Open to Effort Than to Previous Proposal to Turn Facility Into Learning Center SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

County Board members say they are open to overtures from a nascent community group that wants to acquire the Reevesland property.

“New involvement of people provides more opportunities,” said board Vice Chairman Walter Tejada on July 18, after one of the new group’s boosters sketched out bare-bones plan to raise funds to purchase and restore the century-old farmhouse in the Boulevard Manor area near Bluemont Park.

Karl Van Newkirk, who made the presentation, said projected costs of restoration “would be significantly less” if the building weren’t used as a full-time learning center, as some have sought. He asked County Board members to give residents more time to flesh out details of their proposal.

That seemed fine with board member Libby Garvey, who said the latest proposal seemed “much more responsible” than those proffered by the Reevesland Learning Center, a nonprofit group that wanted to use the Continued on Page 22

Above, Overlee’s Isabella Lee start the girls age 15-18 backstroke in the July 18 Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 1 meet against Chesterbrook. Left, Lee then celebrates after tying with Chesterbrook’s Veronica Wolff to win the race. See full coverage in Sports section. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT

Overlee Tops Chesterbrook for NVSL Division 1 Title DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Another close and suspense-filled nailbiter showdown for first place had been expected between the host Overlee Flying Fish and Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks on July 18 in Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 1 action. On paper, Chesterbrook appeared to

races and 10 of the 12 relays. “It takes a team effort. We got the momentum going early with the fast start and we held steady,” Overlee swimmer Brady Almand said. Chesterbrook, the division champ in 2013 and ’14, finished second in the division with a 4-1 mark. See full coverage of the final week of NVSL action in the Sports section.

www.insidenova.com l Like us on Facebook: sungazettenews l Follow us on Twitter: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts

Thinking of Selling or Buying..Call Linda and Anne!

Local Postal Customer

Linda Murphy • Anne Cronin

4720 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207

703.525.1900

PAID

www.LindaAnneRealEstate.com

BURKE, VA PERMITNO.44

703.850.0190 703.597.3082

PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE

ONLINE UPDATES

some to be the likely winner. Host Overlee made sure that didn’t happen, winning the first five races to build a lead the defending champion continued to add to as the meet progressed. In the end, there was never a doubt. Overlee won comfortably, 248-172, to cap a 5-0 season and secure its 29th Division 1 title in the pool’s history. The Flying Fish won 24 of the individual

July 23, 2015

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

2.99 3.25

THE FIRST 12 MONTHS

Marymount Project Is Set to Rise in Ballston

APR*

THEN AS LOW AS

APR*

An artist’s rendering shows how the Marymount University/Shooshan Co. Ballston project is slated to look.

That added space to help you keep pace. What will you do with a Home Equity Line

www.insidenova.com

of Credit as low as 3.25%?* Stop by any of our 44 locations, visit us online or call 703.319.9000.

Sun Gazette

703.319.9000 • sandyspringbank.com personal | business | wealth management | insurance | mortgage

* Introductory rate of 2.99% APR applies to accounts signed up for automatic payment from a Sandy Spring Bank checking account. An initial draw of at least $20,000 is required to activate the introductory rate. After the 12-month introductory period a Standard Rate applies.** Standard Rates may vary and are based on changes in Prime, the highest rate published in The Wall Street Journal’s “Money Rates” section on the first business day of every month. Currently standard rates range from 3.25% APR (Floor Rate) to 7.75% APR (Prime plus 4.50%) and are based upon credit qualifications, loan-to-value ratio and approved credit limit. The featured Standard Rate is available to well qualified borrowers with an approved credit line of $125,000 or more, a loan-to-value ratio of 70% or less, and having monthly payments automatically deducted from a Sandy Spring Bank checking account. Maximum APR is 24%. Subject to credit approval. Other rates and terms are available. Closing costs are waived, except for Prince George’s County Transfer Tax, if applicable, as long as the line is open for at least three years. Closing costs range between $540 and $820 for credit lines of $50,000. Adequate property insurance is required. Rates quoted are for 1-4 family, owner-occupied residences. Please consult your tax advisor regarding tax deductibility. APR as of 05/01/15. Offer subject to change and cancellation without notice. Member FDIC.

The Goose is gone, but if you take a gander, you’ll soon be watching its successors rising on the Ballston skyline. “So far, so good,” Marymount University president Matthew Shank said of ongoing efforts that will see the university’s 1960s-era Ballston building replaced by two mid-rise, mixed-use structures at the northwest corner of North Glebe Road and Fairfax Drive. Remnants of the 50-year-old, eightstory existing building – dubbed the “Blue Goose” for its distinctive exterior coloring – have been fully removed, paving the way for construction to begin. Completion of work is slated for mid2017. The effort, a collaboration between the university and Shooshan Co., will see the old building replaced with a nine-story office building and 15-story residential tower, accompanied by retail space, a public plaza and three levels of underground parking. County Board members approved the project in January 2014; demolition of the existing building started in March and was wrapped up in May. “All is well,” said Brian Scull of the Shooshan firm, who noted that both projects on the 2-acre parcel have garnered construction financing, with work beginning July 6. “Clark Construction has been awarded both projects, and is currently mobilizing,” said Scull. Built in 1963 by the Broyhill family as a speculative office building, the Blue Goose in its first decades housed several government agencies and served as a training center for the Central Intelligence Agency, whose staff called it “Blue U.” The origins of the name “Blue Goose” are shrouded in the mists of history. But Jeanne Broyhill, whose father and uncle were responsible for construction of the building and much else in Northern Virginia during the era, earlier this year said she always remembers it by that nickname. (A nearby building, now long gone, was known as the Green Hornet, Broyhill said, and nearby businesses in those pre-Metro days included a bowling alley and palm reader.) In the 1980s, the building was acquired by Marymount, which was outgrowing its residential campus further north on Glebe Road. Rumor had it that the university’s then-president preferred the building because the color was a relatively close match Continued on Page 22

SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Facing a backlash over perceived racial and cultural insensitivity, County Board members on July 18 said they have no intention of forgetting COUNTY the historic imporof Arlington’s BOARD tance Fire Station #8. But those same NOTES board members said their decision on whether to move the station elsewhere would not be determined by the historic provenance of the current location. “It’s two separate issues,” County Board member Libby Garvey said at the board’s monthly meeting, responding to concerns raised by residents of the historically-black Hall’s Hill/High View Park community. Some of those residents are incensed that the county government is considering relocating Station #8, which in the 1950s was the first fire station in the county, and commonwealth, to be staffed by a largely African-American group of professional firefighters. While those firefighters had to make do with leftover equipment and were required to build their own sleeping quarters during that era of segregation, they “came to be known as one of the quickest and most efficient responders, because they were committed to our community,” said Marguarite Reed Gooden, a resident of High View Park who spoke at the board meeting. The issue of the current site’s history

was among topics covered during a contentious meeting July 9 between county officials and the community. Arlington fire officials and County Board members have voiced concern about lengthy response times to areas of far north Arlington, and say moving the Fire Station #8 from the 4800 block of Lee Highway to another location – perhaps northwest to Old Dominion Drive near Marymount University – could solve the problem. The proposal opened up a firestorm among those who do not want to see it moved, with the station’s historic pedigree being one reason. County Board Chairman Mary Hynes said that concern was not falling on deaf ears. “We have heard from you about the important significance of this station,” she said. “We agree the long cultural history of this place [should] not be lost.” While being committed to “appropriately commemorating and honoring” the fire station and those who first staffed it, “we are not committing to not moving the site – we need to continue in this process.” Among those who spoke from the board dais, it was John Vihstadt who seemed most open to seeing if a way could be found to keep the station where it is. “From my perspective, the jury is still out,” he said. In remarks, Garvey pushed back against those who complained that the fire department was focusing too much on responsetime data in pushing for relocation. “Response time is the be-all and end-

Fire Station #8 is shown in a county-government photograph.

all,” Garvey said. “It’s crucial.” County staff will hold another community forum on July 30 at 7 p.m. at Langston-Brown Community Center, and plan to release recommendations to the County Board in September. For information on the project, see the Web site at http://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/fire-station-8/. Waste/Fraud/Abuse Hotline Off to Modest Start: The Arlington County government’s new hotline for waste, fraud and abuse has been running for more than six week, but is not being swamped by county workers. Since its debut in late May through June 16, the hotline received four reports from the government workforce, county spokesman Mary Curtius said. The new hotline, run by an independent contractor and offering anonymity, if desired, to government workers, is part of an effort by the county government to improve transparency and accountability. It was among the improvements proposed by John Vihstadt during his two successful runs for County Board in 2014. The hotline, which accepts feedback either by phone or online, is not available to the public at large, but county officials

have said they will consider implementing a reporting system for the public. New Human-Services Chief Named: Anita Friedman, who has served as deputy director of the Arlington Department of Human Services (DHS) since 2013, has been named by acting County Manager Mark Schwartz to head the department. Friedman has been serving as acting director since the retirement of Susanne Eisner in May. Before becoming deputy director, Friedman served for six years as chief of the DHS Economic Independence Division. “As head of DHS, Friedman will lead a staff of more than 700. Public Hearings Set for Courthouse Plan: County Board members on July 18 voted unanimously to set public hearings in September for a plan designed to guide development of publicly-owned space in the Courthouse area. The proposal evolved out of the Envision Courthouse Square planning process, set in motion by the County Board in 2013. The resulting plan calls for placing parking underground, freeing up the large, countyowned surface lot for use as a community gathering area. The plan also calls for a mix of new development, improved street design and a pedestrian promenade. County Board Chairman Mary Hynes said the proposal will create “a people-oriented civic and cultural heart” for the community. Hearings have been set for Sept. 8 in front of the Planning Commission and Sept. 19 before the County Board.

July 23, 2015

County Board Playing Defense on Fire-Station Relocation

BILLY BUCK IS INTERVIEWING FOR LISTINGS • CALL 703-855-BUCK 000

50,

3 $2,

4507 NORTH 35TH STREET

,00

50 1,8

1815 NORTH BRYAN STREET

COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ELEVATOR • 2007 custom colonial • 6 BR, 5 BA, 2 ½ BA • Approx. 7,200 Sq. Ft. • 4 gas fire places • 5 piece moldings • Coffered ceilings • Marble baths • 3 car garage • Movie theater room • Custom gourmet kitchen • Backs to parkland • High-end appliances

LYON VILLAGE 2 CAR GARAGE

1614 NORTH CLEVELAND STREET

9,9

9 1,2

OP EN SUN

5119 NORTH 22ND STREET

• 4 BR, 3 Full BA, +1/2 BA • Fresh paint & carpet • Steps to Metro • Updated kitchen • Granite counters • SS appliances • Wood burning fire place • Finished basement • Off-street parking • 2 car garage w/ finished office above HIGH VIEW PARK 2008 CUSTOM BUILT

9,0

$75

2241 N. VERMONT ST. LEE HEIGHTS 3 BR, 2 FBA 3 LEVEL BRICK CAPE COD

• 3 car garage with finished studio above • 4 finished levels with au-pair suite • 6 BRs, 5 FBA, 1 HBA • 2 wood burn FP • Wet bar • SS appliances • Winter garden/sun room • Mudroom • Walk out basement • 2 laundry rooms

5,0

$80

1201 N. GARFIELD ST. STATION SQUARE 2 BR 2 & 1/2 BA RARE 1,400 SQ. FT.

Buck & Associates, Inc. Realtors • Billy Buck 703-528-2288 x21 • www.BuckRealtors.com • 703-855-2825

www.insidenova.com

LYON VILLAGE NEW CONSTRUCTION • Walk to Clarendon & Courthouse • Orange line Metro • 5 BR, 4.5 BA • Approx. 5,000 sq. ft. • 4 levels w/top floor office & terrace • Covered front porch & 3 rear decks • High-end finishes & HE components • Viking & Sub Zero appliance package

,00

,1 $1

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Politics

Favola Has Big Cash Advantage in Senate Race SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

State Sen. Barbara Favola had 220 times the cash on hand as her Republican opponent, as the campaigns began gearing up for the general election. Favola (D-31st) reported $171,665 in her campaign coffers as of June 30, based on reports released July 15 by the State Board of Elections. George Forakis, a Republican who is challenging Favola, had $782 on hand, according to data evaluated by the Virginia Public Access Project. Favola, who since first winning election in 2011 has built up a healthy war chest, garnered $40,405 in contributions during the latest reporting period, which ran from May 28

to June 30. During that period, she also donated nearly $50,000 to the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus’s efforts at retaking the majority in the upper house. Forakis raised $2,131 during the period. Favola was serving as an Arlington County Board member in 2011 when she ran to succeed retiring state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple in the 31st. She defeated Jaime AreizagaSoto in the Democratic primary and went on to defeat Republican Caren Merrick in the general election. The 31st District, as currently configured, runs from Arlington through parts of McLean, Great Falls and a small portion of northeastern Loudoun County. The political composition of the district runs from heavily Democratic in its eastern portions to shading

Republican the further west it goes. The remainder of Arlington’s legislative delegation is either unopposed or facing token opposition on Nov. 3, and the fundraising efforts reflect a lack of urgency: • On the Senate side, Janet Howell (D32nd) raised $8,410 during the last reporting period, with Adam Ebbin (D-30th) bringing in 2,935. • On the House side, Alfonso Lopez (D49th) raised $10,180, Del. Patrick Hope (D47th) $7,505 and Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) $1,750. Mark Levine, who won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Del. Rob Krupicka (D-45th) and is unopposed for re-election, reported $2,543 in contributions for the latest reporting period, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st)

Gov. Puts Local Representatives on His Parole Task Force SCOTT McCAFFREY and DAVE FACINOLI

www.insidenova.com

Staff Writers

Sun Gazette

Two individuals with ties to Arlington are among those appointed by Gov. McAuliffe to a POLITICAL task force that study issues POTPOURRI will related to the reinstatement of parole in Virginia. The governor in June established the commission, which has been directed to report back with preliminary recommendations in November and a final report Dec. 4. McAuliffe said the panel, which he described as bipartisan in nature, would work to “put political dogma and preconceived notions aside and engage in a thoughtful process.” Leading the group will be a trio of chairs: Former state Attorney General Mark Early, a Republican, and Democrats Brian Moran (Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security) and Levar Stoney (Secretary of the Commonwealth). Among those on the panel will be Gail Arnall, who departed in June as executive director of Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington and Alexandria but remains a consultant to the organization, and William Richardson Jr., a retired attorney and member of Virginia Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE). The Virginia General Assembly abolished parole in the 1990s, meaning offenders must serve at least 85 percent of their sentences before being considered for release due to good behavior. Any changes to existing state law related to parole would have to win passage in the General Assembly. “I wouldn’t expect any wholesale undoing of current parole policy, but I do believe there are opportunities to take look at what other states are doing to see if we can

incorporate some of their best practices,” said Del. Patrick Hope. (D-47th). Hope said the effort would be a good opportunity to examine some of the costs associated with incarceration, especially related to older inmates. “The governor should be commended for taking a serious look at this issue, and I’m hopeful legislators will keep an open mind to what works,” he said. Governor Reappoints Arlingtonian: Gov. McAuliffe has reappointed Devon Cabot of Arlington to the Virginia Board of Optometry. Judgeship to Come Open in 2016: Members of the Arlington legislative delegation have set in place the process to select a new judge on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Judge Esther Wiggins recently informed members of the delegation that she would not seek election by the General Assembly to a new six-year term in 2016. The county’s legislative delegation will work in tandem with the judicial-selection committee of the Arlington County Bar. The process “will begin soon,” said Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), with members of the Arlington Bar having the chance to vote on the qualifications of prospective candidates. “That process should be complete by the end of October or thereabouts,” Hope said. “Then, the Arlington and Falls Church delegation will conduct our own judicial interviews of the candidates.” The delegation is likely to put forward a single candidate for consideration by the legislature. Wiggins is one of two judges on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court; Judge George Varoutsos serves as chief judge. At the moment, there are no vacancies on either the Circuit Court or the General District Court. All are part of the 17th Judicial District, which incorporates Arling-

ton and Falls Church. Virginia judges are chosen – technically, “elected” – by the General Assembly. Circuit Court and Court of Appeals judges serve eight-year terms, District Court judges six-year terms. Members of the Virginia Supreme Court serve 12-year terms. Democrats Hit Slump in Cereal Collection: The county’s Democratic leadership is asking rank-and-file to step up efforts in support of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Democrats aim to collect 375 boxes of cereal for AFAC this year, but as of June 30 had only reached the 65-box mark. “The year is now 50 percent complete, but the cereal drive has collected a mere 17 percent of its goal – a very bad slump indeed,” the party noted in its July “ACDC Voice” newsletter. In previous years, the goal had been 350 boxes. It had been met, but only by extending the deadline into January of the next year. “Traditionally, the collection rate trails during election-campaign season and then goes hyper in November and December,” party poobahs note. The collection effort is an initiative of Democratic Values in Action. In addition to cereal, the effort accepts cash that will be used to support AFAC. 8th District Democrats to Launch Leadership Initiative: The 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee is launching a Next Generation Leaders Program. Led by Max Burns, the training initiative is designed to provide real-world campaign skills and deep training on local issues to new and young Democrats. There is no age restriction. The pilot program will begin the first week of August and conclude at the end of November. Outcome of Friendly Wager Determined by Youthful Swimmers: Doorways for Women and Families proved to be the winner in a sports-related friendly wager between two members of the local

legislative delegation. Dels. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) and Patrick Hope (D-47th) made a bet on the outcome of the July 18 Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 1 showdown between the Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks and Overlee Flying Fish. Overlee, of Arlington, used home-pool advantage to defend its 2014 title. The two teams have traded the Division 1 championship for years. Sullivan represents the Chesterbrook area in the House of Delegates, while Hope’s district includes the Overlee area. They have made a $100 bet, with the loser making a donation to the charity of the winner’s choice.Had Chesterbrook won, Hope would have contributed to Sullivan’s designated charity, Nadar for Vida. “Patrick suggested this wager and I quickly agreed,” said Sullivan, whose children swam for Chesterbrook and who has served in past years a meet announcer. “It’s a fun way to support the kids, and highlight and support two great charities.” “I consider the Chesterbrook/Overlee matchup to be one of sports’ great rivalries,” said Sullivan, who was elected to the General Assembly last year. “I bleed red and black, but have great respect for Overlee. I am torn because, while Overlee is actually located in Patrick’s district, many of its members live in the 48th. I’ll be pulling for them to do well. Just not too well.” Hope, who has served in the legislature for six years, also praised the rivalry, while expressing confidence in his chosen team in comments before the meet. “I want to congratulate the Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks on another terrific season,” Hope said. “This is a fantastic rivalry. However, Arlington’s Overlee Flying Fish are primed for another victory.” News of the local political scene runs each week in the Sun Gazette.

by SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington school officials say that, rumors to the contrary, they anticipate to have the new Discovery Elementary School ready to go when the SCHOOL 2015-16 school year on Sept. 8. BOARD begins Arlington Public NOTES Schools spokesman Frank Bellavia said July 15 that the school system fully expects construction to be complete on the 97,000-square-foot, $47 million school that has risen adjacent to Williamsburg Middle School. The school is needed to reduce overcrowding in other North Arlington schools, including Jamestown, Nottingham and Taylor elementaries. The school was named, in part, to honor John Glenn, who in 1998 blasted into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery – 36 years after he earlier went into space as part of Project Mercury. At the time of his 1962 orbital mission, Glenn and his family lived across the street from the Williamsburg campus. (Should the school’s completion end up slightly behind schedule, there will be historic precedent – Glenn’s Mercury mission waited through several delays before he shot into space.) Though not yet open, the school already has a principal (Erin Russo), a mascot name (“Explorers”) and a school color (red). W-L Students Outperform World Average on IB Tests: Members of the Washington-Lee High School Class of 2015 easily surpassed national and worldwide achievement rates on International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, according to new figures. Washington-Lee students earned a 97percent diploma pass rate, the second-best set of diploma results in the school’s history and exceeds the worldwide (80 percent) and Americas (71.6 percent) pass rates. “One important measure of academic success is how well students perform on their IB exams, because it compares our students’ performance to their peers from all over the world – not just here in the

U.S.,” Washington-Lee principal Gregg Robertson said. Fifty-nine out of 61 Washington-Lee candidates earned an IB diploma, a 7percent increase from 2014 and the 18th consecutive year that W-L students have exceeded the worldwide pass rate. The exam pass rate for all WashingtonLee students scoring a four or higher (out of seven) on individual exams increased from 76 percent in 2014 to 79 percent in 2015. Washington-Lee IB students scored an average 32 points (out of a maximum possible 45) on exams taken in May, almost two points higher than the worldwide average. Two W-L students came close to achieving perfect scores, with each earning 43 points. Only 160 students worldwide achieved a perfect score this year. Additionally, W-L had a 100-percent pass rates on 10 IB exams, including English Literature A Higher Level, Spanish B Higher Level and Standard Level, Spanish Standard Level, French B Higher Level and Standard Level, Theater Arts Standard Level, and Visual Arts Higher Level and Standard Level. Spanish Language and Literature A Higher Level also had a 100-percent pass rate, with six students earning the prestigious bilingual diploma. Overall, 410 Washington-Lee students took one or more IB exams in May. APS Public-Relations Effort Garners Awards: Arlington Public Schools’ Department of School and Community Relations has received two awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The organization presented the school system with Golden Achievement accolades, honoring efforts that meet national standards for high-quality research, planning, communication and evaluation. The school system was saluted for its Aspire2Excellence initiative, which works to provide families with information about meeting graduation requirements to be ready for college and careers, and the Public Relations Liaison Pilot Program, designed to help individual schools disseminate information to families, the news media and the broader community.

NDI

new dimensions inc. C u s t o m H o m e s s i n C e 1988

The Chesterbrook

July 23, 2015

APS Says New Elementary Is on Track for Sept. Opening

INTRODUCING

Join us for a Pre-Drywall tour of this exciting new floor plan on July 25th and 26th from Noon to 4pm both days.

* Lot & Site Development Not Included

©Frank Betz Associates, Inc.

“The Chesterbrook Craftsman” Priced From $359,900* • 3889 Sq Ft This home is in the framing stage of construction. Closed-toe shoes required. Home is located at 6521 33rd Street in Falls Church. Visit the all new www.newdimensionsinc.com NDICustomHomes

New Dimensions Inc.

sales@newdimensionsinc.com • 1-800-406-8555

14396 NDI SG_Chesterbrook.indd 1

Equity Awaits You! 7/13/15 4:00 PM

Old Dominion Drive Project Ramps Up In March, Arlington board members approved a contract of $8.1 million for the project, including a $1.06 million contingency. The higher cost was due to “changing market conditions and the current bidding climate,” Baxter said. The changes also pushed back the expected completion date of the project by about a year. Those using the road can expect periodic delays, generally between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., throughout the construction process. The project is being funded by a mix of Arlington County, regional and state transportation funding. It will include sidewalks on both sides, curbs and gutters, crosswalks, street lights, traffic and pedestrian signals, bus stops and stormwater facilities. Old Dominion Drive serves as a connector between McLean and North Arlington.

www.insidenova.com

Commuters and other drivers shuttling between McLean and Arlington can expect the prospect of on-and-off delays for the next two years along Old Dominion Drive. Work began earlier in July along the stretch of the two-lane thoroughfare between North Glebe Road and 38th Street North in Arlington. The current timetable calls for work to continue through the fall of 2017. The project is the second and final phase of an effort to improve vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety along the roadway. Arlington County Board members in January approved a contract totaling $7.3 million for the project, but the two low bidders later withdrew their bids, said Jessica Baxter, a spokesman for the Arlington Department of Environmental Services. That caused the bid to be cancelled and sent out again.

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

SunGazette ON THE WEB: www.insidenova.com/news/arlington ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sungazettenews ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts

Newsroom

SCOTT McCAFFREY Managing editor (703) 738-2532 smccaffrey@sungazette.net DAVE FACINOLI Sports editor (703) 738-2533 dfacinoli@sungazette.net BRIAN TROMPETER Senior staff writer (703) 738-2534 btrompeter@sungazette.net

Advertising SHARON KASH Fairfax real estate sales (703) 738-2521 skash@sungazette.net LINDA HERNANDEZ Fairfax retail sales (703) 738-2524 lhernandez@sungazette.net DEBBIE MARTIN Arlington retail sales (703) 738-2523 dmartin@sungazette.net VICKY MASHAW Arlington real estate sales (571) 333-6272 vmashaw@sungazette.net Classified sales (703) 771-8831 tfields@sungazette.net Accounting Susan Ackman sackman@leesburgtoday.com (571) 333-1547

Circulation

KEVIN SULLIVAN Regional circulation director (571) 309-1684 ksullivan@princewilliamtoday.com

Art Department BILL GETLEIN (703) 738-2537 CHRIS ALLISON, MELANIE LIVINGSTON, LIBBY PINNER (703) 771-8830

BRUCE POTTER Chief operating officer Northern Virginia Media Services bpotter@sungazette.net (571) 333-1538

www.insidenova.com

BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: 6704 Old McLean Village Dr. #200, McLean Va. 22101

Sun Gazette

MAIN TELEPHONE: (703) 738-2520 ADVERTISING E-MAIL: ads@sungazette.net

FAX: (703) 738-2530 WEB SITE: www.insidenova.com

Subscriptions outside our circulation area are available. For information, e-mail chill@sungazette.net

© 2015 HPR-Hemlock LLC All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and cannot be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject advertising for any reason.

Opinion

Find more letters and an archive of editorials at www.insidenova.com/ news/arlington (Click on “Opinion”)

Highs & Lows THUMBS DOWN: To a wee bit of disingenuousness on the part of School Board members. Those board members on July 1 voted to add gender identification to the list of protected classes in the school system’s nondiscrimination policies. And while we take no particular issue with the decision, we do think it took place without the opportunity for a community discussion. The item was offered for consideration and adoption at the board’s annual organizational meeting, held on a weekday morning when not many are paying attention or planning to attend. Few had more than 24 or 48 hours’ notice that a discussion, let alone decision, would take place.

That, by itself, would not necessarily be enough to merit a Thumbs Down. But we did think it somewhat wily, not in a good way, that board members suggested the lack of anyone showing up to contest the decision was a sign of unanimous community acceptance. Rather, it most likely was a case of opponents of such a policy change being unaware it was being called up for consideration that day. There was no need to be sneaky about this – School Board members should simply have given the proposal wider notice before adoption, and if people wanted to come and comment (pro or con), so be it. If nobody came, board members would have been proved right that the public didn’t particularly have

any objections. Sunshine is a healthy thing, whether for the human body or the body politic. Elected officials should always aim for more, not less, but in this case, they seem to have fallen short. THUMBS UP: To the just-concluded Northern Virginia Swimming League regular season, which wrapped up Saturday. We love the competition, and while most eyes were on what seems to be an annual showdown between Overlee and Chesterbrook for the crown in Division 1, all the competition, across all divisions, is a summertime treat for the competitors and those watching from poolside.

County Must Intervene to Slow Gentrification Editor: I’m one of the longtime homeowners in Arlington who wishes to raise his voice in support of the county’s Affordable Housing Master Plan. No, I am not worried that adding highquality, subsidized rental housing for families earning between $30,000 and $50,000 a year would somehow “ruin” my neighborhood, drive up crime or dumb down our wonderful public schools, arguments that have been made by opponents of the plan. Gentrification is rampant across all of Arlington now. I even see it here in my pocket neighborhood in South Arlington, a wonderfully mixed community of IT professionals, new immigrants, teachers, blue-collar workers and retired government types. Three blocks from me, a large apartment building that once offered reasonably priced units has been renovated by the developer and now demands $2,200 a month for units that 10 years ago could be had for $1,200. Granite countertops are nice, but the

opportunity for a struggling family to remain where they’ve lived for a decade so their child can continue her education in the same school system and the family doesn’t have to tear up its social and work life to start over somewhere else is much more beautiful. My daughter, who just graduated college with honors and is looking to start work as an elementary-school teacher, has given up any hope of living here, because on a new teacher’s salary she could not afford the rent anywhere nearby. And then, consider our firefighters, police officers and hospital workers – people we all depend on. Apart from those fortunate enough to have bought a home here 20-plus years ago, when small homes were still affordable, many must now commute here from farther and farther away. Can the county do more to ease the pain? Absolutely. Three blocks the other direction from my home is Arlington Mill Community Center, where, thanks to a cooperative arrangement with a nonprofit, a residential building was erected on what

had been nothing more than a parking lot. It’s a beautiful place, nicer than many privately owned complexes, and it is well managed. The people who live there are not “outsiders” or “charity cases” as some critics seem to imply. They are as hard-working and decent as any other of my neighbors. I moved to Arlington 26 years ago in part because I wanted my two kids to learn to make friends with and learn alongside other kids of all races, religions and incomes. No regrets there. But I am beginning to fear that the true community spirit – of people believing in one another’s best intentions, wanting to share experiences and skills and stories, and live alongside others different from themselves – is fading. Without stronger public intervention, the winners in the end will mainly be the absentee landlords and distant development corporations, along with those lucky enough to have bought a home at the right time. Marc DeFrancis Arlington

Is Vihstadt Working to Obstruct Affordable-Housing Plan? Editor: Board member John Vihstadt raised issue after issue at the June 13 County Board discussion of the affordable-housing task force’s report. What is one to make of this, given the breadth of opportunities to raise the issues and pursue answers before the report was was submitted to the board? The committee worked for months on all aspects of its charge, and all board members received briefings; 40 public hear-

ings were held, at least one of which Mr. Vihstadt attended; the report was available for weeks, including a time for public comment. In short, board members had access to this information for months. Mr. Vihstadt then cast the only “no” vote on moving the report forward. Were the “issues” raised less the pursuit of answers than a strategy of obstruction? Norma Kacen Arlington

Find letters to the editor under Arlington Opinion at www.insidenova.com/ news/arlington – we have many more there than in print, even though we print more than any other outlet. Join the conversation by sending a letter to the editor on a topic of local interest; contact information is found at left on this page.

Editor: One hundred ninety-four residents throughout Arlington recently urged the County Board to reconsider passage of the draft Affordable Housing Master Plan. We believe that the draft plan and its implementation framework falls short of ensuring the geographic distribution of affordable housing throughout the county, in order to enable all residents an equal opportunity to the county’s services. Although the central focus of the housing plan is the county government’s goal to support the preservation and creation of affordable housing, the plan cannot be so narrowly focused that its only concern is about providing shelter. It is critical that the county government examine the unintended consequences of its housing policies – a lack of socio-economic, racial and ethnic diversity in many neighborhoods. As currently written, the draft housing plan and implementation framework may result in a discriminatory housing outcome. While several factors have contributed to the demographic shift in the county over the past few decades, Arlington’s de-facto housing policies have contributed significantly. Arlington schools south of Route 50 have experienced a significant decrease

in students from families with means, and a 114-percent increase in students from low-income households. Meanwhile, the most northern schools in our county have experienced an increase in more affluent students and significant decrease in low-income students. The result is a concentration of highpoverty schools, particularly in the southwestern neighborhoods of the county, a lack of diversity in most of our neighborhood schools, and a community increasingly divergent in economic status. The research on the link between poverty and educational achievement is incontrovertible: educational excellence lifts families out of poverty. Greater geographic distribution of affordable housing is the only way to slow down this trend while maintaining the county’s commitment to preserving affordable housing. Otherwise, South Arlington student achievement will continue to lag behind; families with means will continue to move out of South Arlington or opt out of sending their children to their neighborhood schools; economic segregation will deepen; and all of Arlington’s children will suffer from a lack of diversity in their schools. On June 25, the County Board stated that it is charting a “new course” of smart

Don’t Rewrite History by Changing Washington-Lee High School’s Name

The area was chosen by George Washington for the site of the District of Columbia, and its former western portion forms Arlington County today. Arlington House, the national memorial to Robert. E. Lee run by the U.S. Park Service, was the Lee family home, and the county was named in his honor in 1920. In 1924, the newly-built high school was named after the college of the same name, which honored both Washington and Lee. This followed an early tradition of naming schools after prominent Virginians or neighborhoods. As a country, we are finally heeding Lee’s advice to “fold it up and put it away” (regarding the Confederate flag). He dedicated his final years to healing division between the North and South and the education of Civil War veterans. We had become one nation after the war, and more importantly, became “Americans.” Both Washington and Lee helped shape the country we love today in no small way. We hope and are confident that the school and its namesake will live on to tell the story of our small county and its alumni, and our country, through the 21st century and beyond. John Peck, Angelo Lagdameo, Duy Tran, Ann Felker, Chris Monroe, Yolanda McDonald, Nicholas Hale Arlington Go to the “Opinion” section of the Sun Gazette’s Web site – www.insidenova. com/news/arlington – and you’ll find not only more letters from this week, but an archive of letters going back years on topics of local interest. This has been a busy summer for letter-writers; stay up to date by checking out the Web site.

sure the former and help grow Arlington in a smart and responsible manner that maximizes opportunities for all of its residents. If the county government is unwilling to incorporate tools to ensure geographic distribution of affordable housing, we ask that it table the draft affordable-housing – unless it intends to cripple a new County Board with a plan lacking the proper tools to achieve opportunities for all affordablehousing occupants. Joye Murphy, Maura McMahon, Dedra Curteman, Eric Berkey, Kay Langenbeck, Sue Campbell, Katherine Novello Arlington Signatories are members of the steering committee of the Coalition of Arlingtonians for Responsible Development.

FREE In-Home Consultation Expert Installation We Beat Next Day Blinds Everyday Prices! UP TO

83% OFF

Top Brands such as Hunter Douglas, Showcase Shutters, Cigma Blinds, CACO

703-905-9288 snydersshades@cox.net

Visit snydersshades.com today and view our current promotions

Start Smart. Start Early. with a Back-ToSchool Vision Exam

Children’s undetected eye problems can adversely affect a student’s ability in the classroom. Make sure your child is in the clear for a successful school year with a comprehensive professional eye exam.

Call Today and Schedule an Appointment

701 W. Broad St. (Rte 7) Falls Church VA

703-237-6500

www.pointofvieweyewear.com

www.insidenova.com

Editor: We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic group of Washington-Lee High School alumni, parents and supporters from Arlington and beyond. We support the high school and its name, and we oppose any efforts to change it. Arlington is fortunate to have an institution with a legacy that spans 90 years, and the school’s name is an indelible part of that legacy. Washington-Lee tells the story of our hometown, and America, as it changed and became a more inclusive place. Unique among high schools, Washington-Lee has educated an international group of students since its earliest years. The 1949 yearbook proudly boasted that “students from all over the world feel at home at W-L.” Washington-Lee also was one of the first high schools to successfully integrate in Virginia, thanks in part to a hard fought campaign for integrated schools led by prominent Arlingtonians like Edmund and Elizabeth Campbell, two early champions of the progressive ideals that have since defined Arlington. Nearly a century’s worth of athletic and academic achievements inspire and motivate today’s students, and care was taken during the school’s rebuilding nearly a decade ago to preserve that rich history. Washington-Lee is also the alma mater of countless alumni who have achieved fame over the years – a Nobel Prize winner, two Olympic gold medalists and multiple Academy Award winners, to list a few. For decades, since at least the 1950s, W-L has ranked among the nation’s top high schools. Few other schools can boast of such an impressive list of accomplishments and successful alumni. We also acknowledge that the school’s name honors Arlington’s historical legacy.

growth. We agree with this goal, and to get there we strongly urge the board to seriously question whether the draft housing plan and its implementation framework will truly change our course and provide all of our residents – and all of our children – equal access to the services and opportunities they need to achieve their potential. Or, will the county government instead continue along the same path of facilitating affordable housing at the lowest possible cost – focusing on the number of units, without considering the cost to student achievement, stagnant economic development of neighborhoods, and feeding the cycle of poverty in segregated neighborhoods? The housing plan as adopted should en-

July 23, 2015

Housing Plan Must Ensure Affordability Will Not Be Concentrated

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Do Not Forget the Historic Provenance of Fire Station #8

1.30 1.10 %

APY11

29-Month Special CD

APY22

21-Month Special CD

703.319.9000 sandyspringbank.com

Editor: I am a native Arlingtonian and I am a lifelong resident of the Hall’s Hill/High View Park community. Unfortunately, I walked away from the July 9 meeting regarding the status of Fire Station #8 feeling personally disrespected and disappointed that the County Board representative and the fire chief had made a decision to move the station without one reason that pertains to saving lives or public safety. The fire chief did a poor job providing data and specific answers to substantiate their decision-making process. Instead, I left sensing this decision is very much driven by other, undisclosed reasons. Why has the High View Park neighborhood (a historically black neighborhood responsible for establishing Fire Station #8) been left out of any decisions? Was it that our community’s opinion did not matter, or did our public safety become a secondary priority? No meetings have been scheduled to be held in our community, only in the communities considered alternate sites. It was alarming that the fire chief’s presentation consistently reinforced the fact

that the County Board and staff plan to move the station regardless of the community’s response. This spoke volumes to the audience! Not one valid question asked by officers of our civic association and members of our community received a credible response. Fire Station #8 has great historical significance to our community and for Arlington County. In the 1950s, Fire Station #8 was the very first fire station staffed with all black firefighters. The men were given leftover equipment, operated out of an old garage, had to build their own sleeping quarters and endured unfair treatment, but were proud to ensure that their community had fire service. The firefighters of Fire Station #8 came to be known as one of the quickest and most efficient responders, because they were committed to our community. Clearly the current fire department administration has forgotten or has little to no respect for the commitment that these firemen made to our community. Marguarite Reed Gooden Arlington

Editor: The Arlington County government should be ashamed of itself for the way it planned and structured a recent meeting

on the future of Fire Station #8. As a number of participants noted early in the session, the community living near the existing station has been largely ignored, most vividly demonstrated by the fact that no sessions were scheduled to be held in close proximity to the neighborhood. Given Arlington’s sorry history integrating its schools and other public facilities, it is outrageous that county officials paid no heed to those who would be most directly affected by the station’s relocation – the largely African-American community located nearby. County staff were unprepared to provide substantive answers to questions such as frequency of calls in the sub-areas now served by Station #8. Until the county knows how many emergencies occur by Census tracts or by some other block system, there is no way for county officials to make an informed decision as to what specific areas in North Arlington experience more calls or are under-served in emergencies – information that would provide a rationale for station location. Finally, the fire chief seems not to have learned anything from the county government’s debacles over the “million-dollar bus stop,” the Columbia Pike trolley, the Artisphere and the swimming facility at Long Bridge Park. His goal to locate a “world-class” fire station that exceeds national norms in a community with low residential density, low demand for service and limited commercial development is inappropriate and ill-conceived. At a time of pressing public needs – for schools, housing, open space – it is ludicrous to build a Taj Mahal when renovations to the existing facility, if not perfect, would address community needs both from a public-safety and historic perspective. Diana Wahl Arlington

Plan for Fire Station Is Out of Touch

personal | business | wealth management | insurance | mortgage

CD minimum opening deposit $10,000. Maximum deposit $1,000,000. Penalty for early withdrawal may apply. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as of date of publication. Interest is compounded daily. The annual percentage yield assumes interest is credited monthly and remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. Available for all personal and business clients. 1At maturity your account will automatically renew for a 24 month term from the initial and each succeeding maturity date at the interest rate then being offered by us for your type of account. 2At maturity your account will automatically renew for an 18 month term from the initial and each succeeding maturity date at the interest rate then being offered by us for your type of account.• Member FDIC *

POWER WASHING • WINDOW CLEANING YOUR EXPERT IN MAKING YOUR HOME LOOK NEW AGAIN!

5 PER WINDOW $

$7 with storm window ( min. 10 windows)

DECKS PRESSURE WASHING

225

UP TO 200 SQ. FT. INCLUDES DECK SEALER (optional) (703) 439-4213 • (301) 921-6022 Cannot be combined with other offers

HOUSE PRESSURE WASHING

195

PER SINGLE HOUSE www.insidenova.com

(703) 439-4213 • (301) 921-6022 Cannot be combined with other offers

Sun Gazette

PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CARPENTRY/DRYWALL DRY ROT HOME REPAIR

5% OFF

(703) 439-4213 • (301) 921-6022 Cannot be combined with other offers

GUTTER CLEANING

75 PER SINGLE HOUSE

(703) 439-4213 • (301) 921-6022 • Cannot be combined with other offers

R&S SERVICES, LLC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 15 YEARS VA (703) 439-4213 • MD (301) 921-6022 YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GUARANTEE!

ASSOCIATES, INC. REALTORS

FALLS CHURCH CitY

$1,339,000

n. ARL/tARA-WEStoVER

$1,499,000

SE U pm O -4 H 1 N 6, PE 7/2 O N SU

Stunning and Dramatic!

Custom Home Steps to Bike Path/Metro!

new Construction First of five new, 5-bedroom homes, each with private bath. Features wrap-around porch, large living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, wet bar, entry mud room. Ask about other new homes for pre-listing pricing and customize! 1885 Patrick Henry Dr 22205

www.StacyH.com | www.KimKreeb.com MLS# FA8662001 ARLinGton

$775,000

Christine Fischer

703.646.0278 www.ChamberlinRealEstate.com MLS# AR8622260

703.930.6349 www.FischerMcMasterHomes.com MLS# FX8676309

Welcome!

ARLinGton

Sally Webster

Character Abounds

Associate Broker 703.626.9281 SallyRealtor.com

Beautifully expanded and updated Cape Cod in true walk-to-Metro location! Much bigger than it looks, loaded with charm, character, and recent updates! Four bedrooms, two baths, remodeled skylit kitchen, airy family room addition with cathedral ceiling.

703.598.4662 www.BarbaraAndRobin.com MLS# AR8686413

ARLinGton

$599,900

2-bedroom + den, 2.5-bath home across from West Falls Church Metro with open floor plan, high ceilings, wall of windows, gas fireplace, eatin kitchen, main-level master bedroom with 2 closets. 2-car garage and 400+ SF terrace. 7035 E Haycock Rd 22043

Chamberlin Real Estate

McEnearney Associates is pleased to welcome Sally Webster to our firm in the Arlington office.

Barbara Simon & Robin Cale

$579,000

SE U pm O -4 H 2 N 6, PE 7/2 O N SU

Expansive gourmet kitchen opens to family room and 3-season custom screened porch. Large office + main floor bedroom. Upstairs to huge master suite with fireplace, 3 expansive bedrooms and baths. Guest suite on top level! Steps to WFC Metro, bike path, shopping, restaurants, library, schools.

Stacy Hennessey 703.395.4868 Kim Kreeb 703.927.5396

FALLS CHURCH

Swebster@McEnearney.com

To learn more about the Arlington Office contact Karen Trainor, Managing Broker 703.717.6311 ALEXAnDRiA

$529,900

$259,900

C RI

opportunity Knocking! Great condo for college student, pied-à-terre, or minimalist lifestyle. Convenient to DC, Courthouse Metro, Clarendon nightlife. Large bedroom, efficient kitchen, wood floors, low monthly condo fee. Garden-style building; unit on entry level. Good for investor, too!

Debbie Miller

703.241.0223 www.DebMiller.com MLS# AR8691302 ARLinGton

$205,000

Beautiful Unit one Block to Metro

immaculate End townhouse

Sought-After Park Glen

Open living area, remodeled/upgraded kitchen, oversized private balcony/terrace. Granite, softclose cabinets, brushed nickel finishes. Master bath with walk-in shower, dual vanity and beautiful modern finishes. Generous-sized master bedroom, walk-in closets. Garage parking. Storage unit.

4 levels with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage featuring over $30K in upgrades. Bright kitchen with granite. Hardwoods and updated lighting throughout. Open airy main level with 3-sided fireplace, updated baths. Elfa closets, lots of storage. 4th-level bedroom or bonus room. Across from Van Dorn Metro.

Pristine 2-bedroom home in close-in community surrounded by spectacular 95-acre wooded parkland with stream, bike trail, picnic shelters, nature trails. Condo features updated kitchen and remodeled bath, recent HVAC system, lovely bay window in living room with view of trees. Low monthly fees.

Christina Hunt

Susan Minnick

Susan Sarcone 703.795.6772 Mitchell Schneider 703.851.4416

703.585.1861 www.theSistersAreSelling.com MLS# AX8689220

www.SarconeSchneider.com MLS# AR8656439

McEnearney.com

703.525.1900

4720 Lee Highway | Arlington, VA 22207

PREFERRED LENDER ®

www.insidenova.com

703.582.4201 www.ChristinaHunt.com MLS# AR8684333

July 23, 2015

McEnearney ®

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Regional

Dumping ‘Jefferson Davis’ May Be a Hard Sell

Even Some Democrats Seem Disinclined to Remove Name from Highway

The name of Confederate president Jefferson Davis (below, in photo from the Library of Congress) was made part of U.S. Route 1 through Virginia by the General Assembly in 1922.

JILL PALERMO and SCOTT McCAFFREY

www.insidenova.com

Staff Writers

Sun Gazette

Gov. McAuliffe appears willing to sign legislation changing the name of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. Route 1) through Virginia, but the odds are long such a measure would ever get to his desk. Even those who qualify as some of the most progressive members of the General Assembly have a hard time believing the proposal will get any traction in Richmond. “Jefferson Davis was an avid racist and segregationist, and I don’t think anybody would name anything after him today. But there’s not a whole lot of people clamoring about it except coffee-shop liberals in Arlington,” said Del. Scott Surovell (DFairfax), who isn’t exactly one of the legislature’s more conservative members. Surovell, who is locked in a battle to move up to the state Senate, suggested that legislators – whose predecessors named the highway after the one-time Confederate president in 1922 – would be disinclined to revisit the issue 93 years later, given the slippery-slope principle. “I can understand why some people might be uncomfortable having a road named after the guy, but we could spend years renaming things in Virginia,” Surovell said. Others, however, say they will press the battle to change the name. “I think we’re in a very different place in Virginia than we were in 1922,” said Daniel Zim, a Vienna attorney who launched an online petition drive to change the name. His efforts predated by a month the church shooting in South Carolina that led many to question the continuation of Confederate names and symbols in daily life. Should such a measure ever get through the General Assembly – an unlikely proposition – it would be signed by McAuliffe, a spokesman for the governor told Prince William Today, a sister paper of the Sun

Gazette. The man who likely would control the fate of any such legislative proposal is House Speaker William Howell (R-Fredericksburg). Through an aide, Howell declined to comment. The United Daughters of the Confederacy in the early 1920s pressed the state legislature to rename what would become U.S. Route 1 for Davis, even though he had no ties to Virginia and was widely blamed in the South for bureaucratic ineptness that lost the Civil War. Davis was imprisoned for two years after the conflict ended, but later was released without trial. He died in 1889. U.S. Route 1 is a 1,400-mile road running from Maine to Florida. While the entire span of the roadway through Virginia carries Davis’s name, it is not in common usage everywhere; the Fairfax County portion, for instance, is better known as Richmond Highway. Ordinarily, requests to name or rename state-controlled roads in Virginia would be routed through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, but that body can’t overturn any name applied by the General Assembly. Localities, too, are hamstrung. Arling-

ton officials may not like having Jefferson Davis Highway running through its Crystal City corridor, but so far have declined to press for a name change from Richmond. County Board members could ask members of the legislative delegation to support legislation effecting a change during 2016. In 2010, the last time the issue bubbled to the surface, legislators representing Arlington said there would be little point in expending political capital on the issue. “There are far more important issues to discuss,” said then-Del. Bob Brink (D48th), dean of the Arlington delegation, in 2010. (Brink now works for the McAuliffe administration.) Arlington’s County Board in 2011 did rename Old Jefferson Davis Highway – a road controlled at the local level – as “Long Bridge Drive.” While dumping Davis may have been one reason for the change, the bigger impetus was to promote the new Long Bridge Park complex in Crystal City. The 2010 battle over the roadway’s name drew headlines but little community interest. Even the then-head of the Arlington NAACP, Elmer Lowe Sr., saw nothing wrong with Davis’s name on the roadway. “Why change it? Nobody’s complained about it,” he said then. Separate from Route 1 is another Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington: the portion of Route 110 from Route 1 to Interstate 66. The Commonwealth Transportation Board would have the authority to change that roadway at the request of Arlington officials, although local leaders would have to pay the not-insubstantial costs of changing out signage.

What Else Might Change? If efforts to change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway prove fruitful, there are other names of roads and public facilities in Arlington that might face similar scrutiny. Among them: Washington-Lee High School: Named after George Washington, a slaveholder, and Robert E. Lee, a slaveholder and com-

mander of Virginia forces in the Civil War. Washington Boulevard: Named after George Washington. Likely would require action by the Commonwealth Transportation Board to change the name. Lee Community Center, Lee Senior Center and Lee Park: All named after Robert E. Lee. Interstate 66: Formally known, though seldom referred to, as Custis Memorial Parkway, honoring a slaveholding family. Would require Commonwealth Transportation Board action to change. Thomas Jefferson Middle School (and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology): Named after a slaveholder. Thomas Jefferson Park and Thomas Jefferson Community Center also are named for Jefferson. Stratford Park: Named for the home of one branch of the slaveholding Lee family. Patrick Henry Elementary School: Named after a slaveholder. George Mason Drive: Named after a slaveholder. Wilson Boulevard: Named after Woodrow Wilson, whose views about AfricanAmericans, even at the time of his presidency, were seen as bordering on virulently racist. Henry Clay Park: Named after a slaveholder. Gunston Middle School: Named after the home of George Mason, a slaveholder. Also Gunston Park and Gunston Community Center. Lee Highway (U.S. Route 29): Named after Robert E. Lee. Nelly Custis Park: Named after a member of the slaveholding Custis family. Randolph Elementary School: Named after Peyton Randolph, a slaveholder. Taylor Elementary School: Named after Zachary Taylor, a slaveholder and last president to use slaves in the White House. Zachary Taylor Park also named for him. Abingdon Elementary School: Named for the plantation home of the slave-owning Custis family.

Editor: As a recent graduate of Arlington’s pubic schools, I have learned a lot about Virginia history and understand the views of other Arlington high-school students. The argument that Washington-Lee High school should be renamed is rooted in a poor understanding of how Robert E. Lee’s actions and how they affect current students. Lee was not a supporter of slavery, or the Confederacy, but like many in the country at that time, he had an unwavering devotion first to his state, and second to the Union. While I abhor slavery, I think it is important for everyone to understand that our nation was founded upon the basis of plantation economics, and thus slavery. Therefore, each and every one of us is tainted by association. But the real question is how do we move forward as a nation, still suffering, all of us, from the effects of slavery. If we decide to change the name of this

high school, where do we stop? We cannot change the fact that slavery happened in our country, and by trying to remove all vestiges to the Confederacy, and slavery, will we still be able to have an open conversation about their effects on our lives? If you look at our nation’s history, not talking about racial issues and slavery led us to war, literally. If we remove Lee’s name from this school, why should Washington’s stay? George Washington owned slaves, Thomas Jefferson owned slaves and countless others who names are remembered in our country as men who fought for freedom enslaved other human beings. Should Arlington be named after a house whose owners owned slaves for generations? While that is not the argument I am trying to make, I am trying to show that this is

Lee’s Name Still Worthy of Being on County School

Have a point of view? Share it with the community through a letter.

cause I don’t want people to forget slavery, to change our history books to not include Confederate generals because they were a black mark on our nation. Because then we would be erasing parts of our history that still plague us today, and that will lead to nothing. While the Confederacy does not have a place in modern Arlington, it does have a place in its history. History is not made to be forgotten or overridden, but rather to be used make sure we don’t make the same mistakes over and over again. WashingtonLee High School should not be renamed, but we should use this passion to work towards bettering other parts of our society, because that is the only way we will ever grow. Emma McPhail-Snyder Arlington

Enjoy 11-days of jam-packed local ingredients from July 23rd through August 2nd When Loudoun Restaurants, Farms and Wineries come

together to bring you the 4th annual Farm-to-Fork Loudoun

The wonderful 2015 farm, restaurant and winery participants, along with our generous Sponsors at this year’s ‘Meet & Greet’, held at the 1757 Golf Club! Where – at participating restaurants listed below, who will serve their specially crafted Farm-to-Fork Loudoun menus sourcing from the farms and wineries also listed!

RESTAURANTS – ALDIE - Brassicas Farm Fresh Market & Cafe ASHBURN - Fresh & Organic Bakery Cafe and ‘Palmers Grille’ at Belmont Country Club LEESBURG - Aiyara Thai Restaurant, Chimole Wine & Tapas Lounge, Fire Works Pizzeria, Jasmine Chinese Cuisine, Leesburg Public House, Palio Ristorante Italiano, Pike’s Fish House, Shoe’s Cup & Cork, The Wine Kitchen, Trinity House Café, and Tuscarora Mill MIDDLEBURG - Goodstone Inn & Restaurant and Harrimans PURCELLVILLE - Grandale Restaurant, Magnolia’s at the Mill, The White Palace Restaurant, and WK Hearth STERLING - The Bungalow Lakehouse SOUTH RIDING - Rangoli Indian Restaurant FOOD TRUCK - Cured Food Truck. FARMS – Dog Star Farm, Great Country Farms, Independence Homestead Farm, Kerry Knoll Farm, Loudounberry Farm & Garden, Moonfire Orchard, Spring House Farm, Willow Hawk Farm, and Zion Farm. WINERIES – Bluemont Vineyard, Casanel Vineyards, Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Stonehouse Meadery, Stone Tower Winery, Sunset Hills Vineyard, and The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek.

www.FarmToForkLoudoun.com

Instagram

t f

You Tube

Connect and stay up to date!

Compliments of -

1757 Golf Club Special thanks to our generous, in-kind Sponsors -

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

Town of Leesburg Department of Economic Development Bellwood Commons, Leesburg

www.insidenova.com

Editor: I find it very sad how easily some of my fellow Arlingtonians are able to summarize Robert E. Lee as nothing more than a traitor. Lee, like many Virginians, was incredibly conflicted on the idea of succession. To call him a traitor, in the modern sense, is a misread understanding of loyalties in the antebellum United States. While no one can seriously argue that the Confederate government held the moral high ground, it’s important to note that Gen. Lee was a soldier, not a politician. Lee, like many Virginians, felt his loyalty was to his family and home, not the federal government in Washington. Virginia itself was deeply conflicted, and only voted for secession once the federal government made clear its intention to bring back the seceeded states by force of arms. Once it was clear Virginia – Lee’s home and our home – was to be invaded, he felt his duty was to defend it. As is often the case in war, the reason politicians fight and the reason soldiers fight can be very different. Gen. Lee, the soldier, conducted himself with a dignity and honor above that of many of the commanders he served with and fought against. Against the wishes of the Confederate government, Lee surrendered with honor, and after the war, was one of the leading proponents for reconciliation. You can honor Lee the man without praising the Confederate government. As a man who ended his working life educating Virginians, I believe there is no better name to attach to the fine institution of learning that is Washington-Lee High School. David Dunn Arlington

a discussion that just leads down a slippery slope. And is this really the issue we want to spend time arguing and fighting for? There are so many more things wrong with our nation, our state, and even our county, than the name of one high school. But does the name really effect the students? In my years as an Arlington student, W-L’s name has no affect my view on slavery, or the Confederacy. Growing up in Arlington, you don’t think that Lee, or other Confederate generals, have be “sanitized” by naming schools, or roads, after them. Rather, you acknowledge their pivotal part in our not only our country’s history, but our state’s. Virginia was not a part of the Union for nine years, and I don’t want anyone to ever forget that. Not because I have this idea that the South will rise again, but be-

July 23, 2015

Use Passion to Improve Society, Not Rename School

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

‘Shrek’ Loses Its Movie Magic in Theatrical Adaptation MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

Dip back into the ol’ Sun Gazette archives of the past decade or so, and you’ll see that while I’ve given positive reviews to nearly all Encore Stage & Studio productions, I’ve been less ON STAGE charitable toward the troupe’s summer shows, which tend to feature older (high school through adult) casts and used to go by the moniker “Act III.” The shows, performers, directors all change from year to year, but my reviews have tended to be downbeat even when audiences came away enthused. It’s one of those mysteries of life. Given that caveat, you’ll not be shocked to see that this review of Encore’s summer production of “Shrek: The Musical” considers the work itself, and this particular production, to be somewhat hit-or-miss. Based on the engaging and creative 2001 DreamWorks animated feature film, the premise was taken to Broadway as a musical – and is far too often the case – a chipper 90-minute movie was tranformed into a somewhat bloated theatrical production. Even the versions making the rounds at local high schools and community troupes weigh in at two-and-a-half hours, which is just too much. A nip in the dialogue here, a tuck in the number of songs (many of them only so-so) there, and you’d be back on track with a spiffy, sprightly outing. Having taken a whack at the overall show, how about this specific production?

There are some highs and lows in casting and, at least on opening weekend, the pacing was just a tad lethargic. Jason Krage, who has been seen around town in a number of theatrical venues, plays the title character – the green-hued ogre just looking for some peace and quiet, until love unexpectedly enters his life in the form of Princess Fiona (Carla Astudillo). All the while, Shrek has to deal with the shenanigans of a sidekick donkey (Chris Gallegos) and fend off the hostility of the neighborhood lord of the manor (William Shingler). First thing you have to do, if you’ve seen the movies, is put Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz out of your minds. The Encore actors, wisely, avoid the temptation to copy them. But there is some mimicry going on: I couldn’t place Gallegos’s accent and mannerisms for much of the first act until I figured it out: he’s channeling (knowingly or not) the husky uncle from “Modern Family.” Krage brings a laid-back attitude to the title role. Astudillo seemed just-right casting for the part of the princess, based on her past work in Encore’s summer shows, and did fine here (although the character doesn’t get a whole lot of stage time until at the end of the first act). Of course, a lot of fun is the collection of fairy-tale characters that have been banished to Shrek’s domain. From Puss in Boots (Zach Longsworth) to the Mad Hatter (Sean Hackes) to Pinocchio (Jesse Pollack), these nervous nellies are a lot of fun.

Fiona (Carla Astudillo) squares off against the title character (Jason Krage) in Encore Stage and Studio’s production of “Shrek: The Musical.” PHOTO BY ROSEMARIE O’CONNOR

Zoe Rocchio has a standout turn, all covered up, as the dragon that gives Shrek a run for his money. Rocchio, like much of the cast, does double duty in multiple roles; three actors play five different parts apiece, with a half-dozen others taking on four roles. Director Susan Alison Keady knows her stuff and, in all my years reviewing Encore shows has lived by the Hippocratic oath of “first, do no harm” – taking raw material and improving upon it. Any complaints with the show rest largely on its conception, not the execution locally.

Sets (Kristen Jepperson, with support from set-dresser Marji Jepperson), costumes (Debra Leonard, who also gets credit for make-up design) and lighting (Gary Hauptman) are all up to the high standards Encore audiences have come to expect. Memo to parents: Producers recommend this show for ages 8 and older. I’d bump that to 10 and up, for two reasons: Some of the material is a little risque, and the length of the production could be an issue for the younger ones. Did I love it? The preceding dozen or so paragraphs speak for themselves. But summertime audiences over the years have tended to come away satisfied. My opinion isn’t worth as much as word-of-mouth, so if you are considering a trek to see “Shrek,” ask around and see what first-weekend audiences thought. “Shrek: The Musical” continues through July 26 with final-week performances Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. For information, call (703) 548-1154 or see the Web site at www.encorestage.org. If you’ve come looking for local news with a hometown twist, the Sun Gazette is your source. Since back in 1935, the paper and its predecessors have been offering up timely, coherent coverage of the Arlington scene. Today, the tradition of excellence continues, both online and in print. Find updates throughout the week at www.insidenova.com/ news/arlington.

Special Sun Gazette Offer!

NAT-32559-2

ALL NEW GUTTER SYSTEM OFF PURCHASES

Free Estimates! Hurry Offer Expires July 31st. Call Now! Made in the USA from a single sheet of the heaviest gauge aluminum. Not a topper placed on an existing gutter. Independent Survey shows 93% of our customers would recommend LeafGuard to a Friend. -GuildQuality surveys 5/2014-5/2015.

www.insidenova.com

Lifetime transferable warranties on the entire system. A permanent, clog-free solution!

Sun Gazette

NO INTEREST FINANCING! 0% FOR 24 MONTHS!

Installed by our company employees. No subcontractors! Locally owned and operated DC Metro area business.

LeafGuardGutters.com

VA 2705116122A, DCRA 420214000130, MHIC 121787

US C ALL A D TO Y Y ILITAR FOR MDER AL & FE OYEE E M P I A L S! SPEC

703-291-9009

BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

0 $9 75 ,0 0 N

and

expande

2201 N LexiNgtoN St | ArLiNgtoN, VA 22205 www.2201LEXINGTON.COM Welcome home to this beautifully renovated and expanded 4 bedroom, 2½ bath Scan This 1940s Cape Cod in Westover! This surprisingly spacious home Withcomes Yourloaded with charm and features a covered front porch, formal living and dining rooms, a sprawling Smart Phone family room and gourmet kitchen. Enjoy entertaining on the rear deck overlooking a fully-fenced back yard. A large, lower level rec room opens to a two-car garage. Start With Trust Located just moments from I-66, Metro and Westover shops and restaurants!Since 1998

4 Bedrooms

2-Car Garage

2½ Bathrooms

Loads of Updates

1 Mile to East Falls Church Metro

Yorktown School Pyramid

cALL 703-722-0725 For A priVAte ShowiNg!

Will Gaskins

andy Biggers

202-431-2515

703-963-4216

will@thegaskinsteam.com

THEGASKINSTEAM.COM

andy@thegaskinsteam.com

Continued on Page 22

Do You Need More Storage Space? CAPITOL SHEDS.com Buildings for Every Season Solutions that Meet Your Needs

Visit Our Display Center Today to Design Your Own Custom Garage!

Custom Sheds to Meet Your Needs! Built on Site Available!

Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space with a Quality Pavilion!

0% Financing

Ask About Our

Handcrafted by the Amish

or Rent-to-Own

Scan For More Info

Free Site Consultation

$100 Value Offer Expires 9/1/2015

Available on Select Products Start With Trust

John D.

Customer 123 Anytown,Any Street USA 99999

A+ FREDERICKSBURG 540-416-0313 Customized Storage Sheds to Meet Your Needs! Rating WARRENTON 540-318-7232 Since 1998 Pay to Order the Of:

Capito

Date: Aug 30, One Thousa l Sheds 2011 nd Nine Bank Hundre of the Anytown, People d Fifty State USA

1001

Memo:

Storage

A123456

Shed

C S

Invest In Your Childrens Health in Your Own Back Yard!

Dollars 1950.00

John 89C 1001 Customer

789A 1234567

You won’t find a better-built building at a lower price!

www.insidenova.com

Virginia must build and enhance its economic edge by luring companies in burgeoning fields such as bio-medicine and cyber-security, panelists told Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce members at a recent forum. Speaking at a forum titled “Building the New Virginia Economy,” held at Capital One headquarters in McLean, Gov. McAuliffe touted his efforts at making Virginia a welcoming place for businesses. “I compete against 49 governors and 200 countries every single day,” he said. Virginia leaders are campaigning hard for a proposed federal “cyber campus,” which would be designed to bolster the government’s cyber-security. “This is going to be a game-changer [for] whoever gets it,” the governor said. Virginia’s sales- and income-tax revenues are up, its housing market is solid and its 4.8-percent unemployment rate is the lowest of any Southeastern state, he said. “We are sitting perfectly to take advantage of those new opportunities,” McAuliffe said. There is “tremendous potential” for new types of economic activity to thrive near the future Silver Line Metro stations in Loudoun County, McAuliffe said. But another key engine of economic growth in that area, Washington Dulles International Airport, will suffer if Congressional leaders keep extending the perimeter for flights allowed at closer-to-D.C. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, he said. Transportation is vital to Virginia’s economic future, and state officials are examining increased capacity on Interstate 66 and a potential new Potomac River crossing, the governor said. The governor, who is about to embark on six trade missions, poked fun at his wellknown enthusiasm level. “I’m excited,” he said, “but then again, I’m always excited.” McAuliffe voiced concern over the impact of federal budget-sequestration cuts, which cost Virginia $9.8 billion in military spending. The commonwealth is the nation’s No. 1 recipient of defense money, he said. Following McAuliffe’s remarks, four panelists gave their views on ways to bolthe economy in Virginia and across the vest Inster Your Childrens Health country. in Your Own Back Yard! U.S. Reps. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) ver 75 Models to Comstock Choose(R-10th) From both faand Barbara Or Design Your Own! vored permanent extension of the federal government’s research-and-development tax credit and agreed the U.S. must reduce its corporate tax rate to remain competitive in the global economy. Panelists Mark Ein, chairman of Kastle Systems International and founder and owner of Washington Kastles World TeamTennis, said businesses face challenges from around the world. “If we start thinking about competition as being only regional and national, we’re

missing the boat,” Ein said. Capital is highly fluid and can move to another state or country if tax rates become excessive, Comstock said. Businesses also need regulatory certainty before they make investments, she said. The panelists highlighted bio-medicine as an economic opportunity poised to explode. “We are on the cusp of some great, exciting cures and banishment of diseases,” Comstock said. Connolly lamented the United States’ paltry investment in research and development, especially compared with decades ago. Government spending helped launch many world-changing efforts, such as creation of the Internet and the Human Genome Project, which subsequently boosted the economy tremendously, he said. Ein and panelist David Trone, owner of Total Wine & More, discussed the relative importance of tax incentives to lure businesses. Trone said his Maryland-based company chooses store locations more on population demographics and income than tax incentives. But Ein said such monetary carrots are key considerations for new companies mindful of every dollar.

ay d

13 July 23, 2015

Governor, Panelists: Trade, Technology are Economic Keys for the Commonwealth

Renovat

4 1–

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Business Briefcase AIRPORTS SEE POSITIVE TRENDS IN PASSENGER TOTALS: Both of Northern

Virginia’s major commercial airports saw year-over-year passenger growth in May, according to new figures, as Washington Dulles International reversed recent downward trends and Ronald Reagan Washington National continued to see an exponential growth rate. About 4.1 million passengers passed through the airports during the month, according to figures reported July 13 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. That’s up 5.1 percent from May 2014. Reagan National saw a growth rate of 9.1 percent to 2.09 million passengers, while Dulles’s year-over-year growth of 1.2 percent resulted in just under 2 million passengers coming and going during the month. National has seen significant growth from three major carriers, with Virgin American carrying 222 percent more passengers than a year before, Southwest 156 percent more and JetBlue 47 percent more. Much of that growth was fueled by the divestment of take-off and landing rights from the combined American Airlines and US Airways, which had to give some up some slots to win regulatory approval for its merger. (Though merged, the two airlines continue to fly their own flight schedules. That will end in October when the US Airways brand disappears.) While American and US Airways had to give up slots, their overall passenger count ay nd SuPM en -4 Op 2

was impacted only slightly – the combined carrier saw a 3.4-percent drop in passenger activity, and over the past year has increased service from Reagan National to Los Angeles, Tampa, St. Louis, Memphis, Dayton and Louisville. Dulles has benefited from the arrival of Frontier Airlines, which in less than a year has grown to be the fourth-largest carrier there, and Alaska Airlines, which arrived in March. On the international front at Dulles, the airport has seen growth in service by Lufthansa, Icelandair, Austrian and Aer Lingus, but has seen Air France and TACA/ Avianca reduce capacity. At Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is operated by the state of Maryland, the passenger total of 2.14 million in May was up 4.3 percent from a year before. Southwest was the dominant carrier at BWI, with a market share of more than 71 percent in May. Nationally, airports saw a year-overyear growth rate of 3.9 percent, according to the trade group Airlines for America. Full figures can be found on the Web site at www.mwaa.com. LAST DAY FOR US AIRWAYS SET FOR OCTOBER: Oct. 16 marks the last day in

the skies for US Airways, with the brand disappearing and all future flights being operated as American Airlines flights. The two airlines merged in late 2013, and have been working through integration

3105 Worthington Circle Falls Church, VA 22044 Simple beautiful! Taken from the pages of House Beautiful magazine! This amazing three level, three bedroom, three full and two half bath home has been completely renovated and ready for you! The deck off the family room overlooks a wonderful and private landscaped backyard! www.3105WorthingtonCir.com

Listed for $699,900 6005 5th Road North Arlington, VA 22203 This wonderful split level home offers three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood in North Arlington, the home is just minutes from everywhere you want to be. Situated on a corner lot, this attractive home has been nicely updated with remarkable attention to detail for modern living inside and out. Enter from an open foyer that directs attention to the generous family room with a fireplace and space enough for an office area, a half-bath and a full coat closet. The lower level offers a large recreation room that’s perfect for entertaining. A few steps up, and you are graced with a large and open formal living room that flows beautifully into an open kitchen. The kitchen joins a spacious family room that opens beautifully to the backyard. www.6005-5thRdNorth.com

www.insidenova.com

Listed for $1,629,000

Sun Gazette

HOTEL OCCUPANCY, ROOM RATES RIS-

ING: Arlington’s hotels and motels are ben-

efiting from strong occupancy and room rates, according to new figures. For the first five months of the year, the overall hotel-occupancy rate of 77.1 percent across the county was up from 75.1 percent during the same period a year before, according to figures from Smith Travel Research reported by Arlington Economic Development. The average room rate for the January-to-May period was $164.75, up from $154.93 during the same period in 2014. For May, which represents the heart of the spring tourism season, the occupancy rate was 85.7 percent and the average daily room rate was $181.69. ARLINGTON CHAMBER ADDS MEMBERS: The Arlington Chamber of Com-

merce has announced the following new members (principal contact points in parentheses): Palmpons LLC (Matt Dean); Young Marketing Consulting (Tim Young); Esoarch Studio (Amy Carter); Trinet (Fred Griffin); Columbus Club (Peter Silano); JGL Development (Joshua Lewis); Eastern Foundry (Lauren Schmidt); Arlington County Office of Emergency Management (Debbie Powers); IAM Services Corp. (John Gallagher); MTOM Consulting LLC (Christine Wilson); Shepherd’s Center of McLean Arlington Falls Church (Ed Schrock); Kona Grill (Joe Ortega); SER Restaurant (Christiana Candon); Relay Foods (Michael Woitach); and Snagajob (Alisha Rodrigues).

OFF 15% OFF

+ No Interest , No Payments for 1 Year!

Listed for $699,000

5805 37th St., North Arlington, VA 22207 Amazing custom built home! This stunning new home offers some of the finest touches you will find in an Arlington home. This well-appointed home offers three finished levels, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two stone front wood burning fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and marble counters. This one of a kind kitchen blends perfectly into an incredible family room. Enjoy the backyard view from the family room patio or the master bedroom balcony! This home sits in the Nottingham, Williamsburg and Yorktown School District. www.5805-37StN.com

2711 Bellforest Court, 306 Vienna, VA 22180 This beautiful, modern two bedroom, two full bathroom condo has it all! It’s open floor plan and large windows bring an abundance of natural light into the spacious living room and dining room. The kitchen is absolutely stunning with granite countertops, sleek white cabinets, new ceramic floors, stainless steel appliances and a striking marble and granite backsplash. The living room, dining room and bedrooms feature newly-installed carpet and soothing paint colors. The living room boasts a lovely gas fireplace, perfect for cozy winter nights. There’s even a separate laundry room with extra space for storage. To top off this fantastic home is the great location – located just across the street from the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station makes it convenient to get to shops, restaurants or to work. This home is just minutes to the Mosaic District! In the Westbriar community, this condo is just minutes from the local schools. The first month’s condo fee free!

of fleets and crews since then. The change will bring to an end one of the iconic carriers of the local region. US Airways (which previously flew as USAir and Allegheny) was the largest single airline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for decades, and until moving to Arizona in the 1990s, its corporate headquarters was in Crystal City. In 2000, the airline attempted a merger with United Airlines. At the time, both airlines were losing money, but the effort was blocked by federal regulators. In 2005, US Airways merged with America West Airlines. The merger with American creates what is arguably the largest airline in the world. Combined, the two airlines have a 50.7percent market share at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ranking first); 4.8-percent market share at Washington Dulles International Airport (second behind United); and 8.7-percent market share at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (second behind Southwest), according to May figures from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. A spate of mergers and acquisitions in the airline business in recent years has seen a number of iconic names removed from the skies. Among them: TWA (which was absorbed by American), Continental (merged with United) and Northwest (merged with Delta).

Lifetime Warranty FREE Estimates Beautiful Energy-Efficient g

Won’t Scratch, Dent, Peel or Flake

Energy-Efficient Insulated Panels

Hundreds of Styles & Colors

Listed for $344,000

ANN WILSON

Associate Broker GRI, CRS, ABR, EcoBroker, CLHMS 2101 Wilson Boulevard Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201

703.328.0532 fax 703.224.6001

Maintenance-Free! Easily Clean with Garden Hose Accent Stone Also Available

Call 888-880-4248 LongFenceandHome.com WINDOWS g ROOFING g SIDING g DOORS

A TRUSTED NAME SINCE 1945

cell

www.AnnWilsonHomes.com

Improve your home. Improve your life. Licensed, Bonded, Insured, MHIC 51346, VA 2705048183A, DC 67006785 OFFER EXPIRES IN 30 DAYS. Valid initial visit only. Minimum purchase required. Cannot be combined with other offers. No interest/No payments OAC thru Greensky.

Featured Property of the Week

Renovated Colonial in Superb Locale

Classic Maywood Home Has Fresh Feel, Strong Amenities

INSIDENOVA

Now no matter where you are, thelocal InsideNoVa app, then youDownload can get all your news, follow all the sports, andnews traffic. in Northern Virginia,

anywhere you Download the InsideNoVa app, then follow all the news in Northern Virginia, anywhere you go.

go.

pocket- sized.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE INSIDENOVA APP AT THE ITUNES INSIDENOVA APP AT THE ITUNES STORE STORE OR GOOGLEOR PLAY.GOOGLE PLAY.

8 years old or 80, it’s a perfect location for outdoor enjoyment spring, summer and fall. 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 (703) 738-2520.

Facts for buyers Address: 2307 North Lincoln Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $824,990 by Charles Ramey, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 9635132. Schools: Taylor Elementary, Swanson Middle, Washington-Lee High School.

Now no matter where you are, you can get all your local news, sports, and traffic. Download the InsideNoVa app, then follow all the news in Northern Virginia anywhere you go. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE INSIDENOVA APP AT THE ITUNES STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY.

www.insidenova.com

Our quest for the best on the local Updates are found throughout, and the real estate scene this week brings us to property is in turnkey condition. sought-after Maywood, where a stunning The entry foyer features new porceand updated home is in bloom – literally. lain flooring, which carries through to The sumptuous, colonial curb appeal the dining room and kitchen. is complemented by a park-like rear yard, The living room and dining room are in a location that is close to everything amply proportioned, ready to take on a but set back in bucolic splendor. It is the gathering at holiday time or any time of epitome of “urban-village” living. year. The living/family room features a The property, constructed in 1984, wood-burning fireplace and lovely vistas currently is on the market, listed at of the rear yard. $824,990 by Charles Ramey of Long & The kitchen is the central hub of any Foster Real Estate. home, and this property’s kitchen has Nestled just south of Lorcom Lane and seen upgrades galore. It features quality north of Lee Highway, the home offers a appliances, plenty of cabinet space and central location and sits on a lot of nearly an informal-dining area. a quarter acre, perfect for all-season enThe bedroom areas on the upper level joyment. Features and updates are many, have been freshened with new paint and and the floor plan is conducive both to carpet, and the master retreat offers plendaily living and entertaining in style. tiful space for relaxing. Bedrooms also Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home is offer custom lighting and fixtures. a beacon of privacy and serenity, yet you The lower level hosts a recreation have easy access to the Clarendon Metro room with sliding-glass doors opening to station and all manner of shops and res- the side yard and accesses the rear yard. taurants. A powder room and utility room (with a Before stepping inside, we are greeted door to the rear patio) can be found here, on the cheerful, airy front porch, which as well. sets the tone for all that will follow. FlowExtensive custom hardscaping has ers bloom throughout the year, adding to been installed in the rear yard, providing INSIDENOVA pocket-sized.stone steps leading from the upper deck the overall ambiance. As we ambleNow through the where property’s no matter you are, to the lower deck and on to the rear yard youwill can become get all your local news,and children’s swingset. Whether one is interior, the TLC apparent. INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. sports, and traffic.

For the fourth consecutive year, members of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Log and Timber Homes Council (LTHC) are celebrating National Log Home Open House Month. During the month of July, LTHC members will honor America’s log home heritage by hosting home tours, holding log raising demonstrations, giving mill tours, sponsoring seminars and much more. “Log homes vary in size and style from tiny cabins in the woods to grand, multi-million dollar estates. There are no limits to what log home construction can provide,” said Log and Timber Homes Council chairman Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes in Woodsville, N.H. “We welcome builders and home buyers to join us in the National Log Home Open House festivities by attending our special events and factory tours across the U.S.” There are numerous practical benefits of log homeownership, boosters say, especially for those interested in a green home. The modern manufacturing process uses every portion of the log, resulting in far less waste on the job site than conventional construction. The waste that is created is typically turned into mulch or sawdust that then can be converted into fuel. Log homes also can be highly energy efficient due to the fact that the logs used are solid and uninterrupted, coupled with the modern sealant materials and building techniques. According to scientific studies, logs absorb heat energy during the day and radiate it at night to even out the temperature. This principle, “thermal mass,” can make the occupants feel more comfortable, while using less energy over the life of the home. Plus, there are fewer manmade materials in a log home than a conventional one. To ensure the highest quality log home, home buyers would do well to work with companies that are part of the NAHB Log and Timber Homes Council, as they hold themselves to a higher standard of business and construction practices. LTHC members must grade their logs and timbers by third party agencies to ensure structural integrity; provide detailed construction manuals to ensure correct construction techniques; and sponsor scientific studies that advance logbuilding technologies. “Each member wants to be sure that you are getting the best log home possible,” Elliott said.

July 23, 2015

Real Estate

July Set Aside to Celebrate Construction of Log Homes

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

17 July 23, 2015

LONG & FOSTER ARLINGTON LONG & FOSTER

4600 Lee Highway Arlington, VA• 22207 I 703-522-0500 I email: arlington.va@longandfoster.com I www.arlingtonvahomes.com • TITLE • INSURANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE Buying? Selling? Just Looking?

Selling Virginia / Washington, DC / Maryland! D OL

The Choice is Obvious.

I’m Ready When You Are! “I SELL MORE

R T DE AC UNNTR CO

D OL

Call anytime to discuss your real estate needs

Dennysells@verizon.net

#1 in McLean

2123 Scott Street North, Arlington, VA 22209 List Price: $1,200,000

4042 Mansion Court, NW, Washington, DC 20007 List Price: $1,435,000

Long & Foster

23%

9405 Elsmere Court, Bethesda, MD 20814 List Price: $950,000

Please call me for a free market analysis of your home.

CHRISTINE RICH

703-362-7764

www.BestArlingtonHomes.com CHRISTINE.RICH@longandfoster.com

Superior Service, Outstanding Results!

703.244.7474

14%

I represent home sellers and buyers all across the metropolitan area – in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. Please call me for a free, confidential consultation if you are considering buying or selling a home this year. Looking for an investment property? I can also help with that. Whatever your goal, my approach, experience, negotiating skills, attention to detail and proven marketing systems are guaranteed to exceed your expectations!

Weichert Realtors

KW - Mc Lean / 22101

McEnearney Associates

JOHN MENTIS 703-284-9457 202-549-0081

E D IC VE R P RO P IM

Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!

McLean/Evans Mill Pond $899,500

Associate Broker

e Op

(703) 528-5646 John.plank@LNF.com

#1 Sales agent for 20+ years Associate Broker, DC, MD and VA BSBA Real Estate Investment & Construction

www.johnplank.net

N. ARLINGTON

www.libbyross.com Libby.Ross@longandfoster.com

$979,000

4107 N. River Street, McLean

Custom Gem in Private Settling!

1-4 y, a d un nS

Carol, Jerry & Jinx Large 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath town home in sought after Evans Mill Pond. Three levels of luxury living in a tranquil setting. Freshly painted with new carpet. Dramatic entry foyer, warm hardwood floors in the formal living and dining rooms. Updated kitchen with handsome cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances, adjacent family room, both open to expansive deck. Master retreat with F/P, oversized closets & large bath. Finished basement. Close to Tysons & McLean & Silver Line Metro.

$1,099,000

N SU-4 EN6 1 P O 7/2

LIBBY ROSS 703-284-9337

www.JohnMentis.com

John Plank,

Chain Bridge Forest

Large Colonial minutes to Chain Bridge, downtown and Tysons Corner. Main level floor plan f e a t u r e s a c o m f o r t a b l e fl o w between formal and informal space culminating rearward to the garden via two sets of French doors. 4 Bedrooms – 3 ½ Baths. Kitchen with adjacent Breakfast Room. Large main level Family Room with one of three fireplaces. Oversized two-car Garage.

2 Bed/2.5 Bath/Parking

MLS: FX8654212 * UPGRADED, sun-filled, 2 level home * Bruce laminate wood floors on main level * Gas f’place * Beautiful granite & tile kitchen * Decorator paint colors * Custom blinds * Each bedroom w/ensuite bath * Cute main level powder room * Private balcony * 2 parking, 1 reserved * Full-size W/D in laundry/ utility room w/closet & storage * Super EZ to I-66, FX Co. Pkwy & Fair Lakes retail: Whole Foods, restaurants, mall * More! * Please call for a private showing.

McLEAN

Adorable home in great location * 3 bed/1 bath up, 1 bed/den & 1 full bath LL * Real wood floors * Bright/sunny * Open floorplan = EZ living and entertaining * Staircase added to access large LL, complete with rec room, kitchenette, den/4th bedroom, storage room, and utility/laundry room * Grassy backyard, front & side patios * Detached shed * Driveway parking * Community amenities, Shirlington, I-395 super close! * If you are thinking of buying or selling something similar, please call for a private consultation.

703-608-6661 See more at McEwen-Lunger.com

Ideally sited on a cul-de-sac, over 1/2 acre lot backing to parkland, this huge Split Level has the space you’re craving. Four king bed sized bedrooms and two bathrooms up, plus a Family Room off the sleek gourmet kitchen. Plenty of space for that grand piano in the Living Room with 2 bow windows & a banquet-sized Dining Room, too. Down: a 5th bedroom & bath, plus a huge Rec Room with sliders to patio. Oversized 2-car garage with separate workshop, too! Five minutes to Chain Bridge.

TIRED OF REPAIRING YOUR OLD HOUSE?

www.insidenova.com

www.allaroundarlington.com www.MoveToNoVa.com elizabeth@longandfoster.com

SOLANGE IZE 703-861-7706 Solange.Ize@Gmail.com

Call Solange Ize at 703-861-7706 or send me an email at Solange.ize@gmail.com

$659,000

ERACT D UNNTR CO

STACEY ROMM 703-298-8197 (C) STACEY.ROMM @Longandfoster.com Crescent Hills

Balmoral

Superb Location

PATRICK EVANS 703-919-4338 Patrick.Evans @LongandFoster.com $775,000

$219,000

1BR/1BA unit with reserved parking and in unit washer and dryer. Freshly painted, brand new wall-to-wall carpeting; lots of closets including a walk-in closet.

703.795.0099

ARLINGTON/Westover 2 Bed/2 Bath/Parking

Voted Arlington’s Favorite Realtors

Bob & Tricia

Clark 703-855-1655

BobandTricia.Clark@Inf.com

See ALL of our listings at www.longandfoster.com

$665,400

Multiple offers! Sold over list price!

MLS: AR8647929 * Absolutely charming brick colonial in sought-after Westover * Blocks to farmer’s market, library, Custis/W&OD trails plus new Italian Store, Leb. Taverna, Lost Dog Cafe * Tasteful updates incl. remodeled & expanded kitchen w/b’fast bar, SS appliances, new gas range 2015, quartz & granite counters * Rare main level full bath * Fenced b’yard w/huge screened porch, shed* Remodeled LL * More! * If you are thinking of buying or selling something similar, please call for a private consulation.

JOHN MENTIS 703-284-9457 202-549-0081 www.JohnMentis.com

L SO

Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!® Max Value Close to Everything!

-4 ay, 1 d n u nS Op e

Backyard Patio

Carol, Jerry & Jinx 703-622-4441 See more at McEwen-Lunger.com

Special Cape Cod with 3 bedrooms and 2 renovated baths, up! The main floor has two more bedrooms (home offices?) with another 1½ bathrooms. Open kitchen with views of dramatic water feature, big patio and private backyard. The Lower level has a big Rec Room for future “man cave” with separate entrance, another bathroom and storage galore!! Five minutes to Key or Chain Bridges; bike path at front door; walk to 4 parks or Taylor School!

2534 Military Rd., $899,000

The #1 Family Team in Arlington Forest Hills TH – Aurora Hills

3BR/2BA brick rambler on a 13,394 S.F. Lot with mature trees, deck, screened porch. Walk to parks, top schools & Harrison Shopping.

Move in Condition

868 N Kentucky Street

Large rooms w/refinished hardwood floors. Lovely master suite; master bath with walk-in shower. Two additional full baths. Two fireplaces and ELEVATOR. Lower level 4th bedroom or large office/ den w/new carpeting. Walled flagstone patio. One mile to Pentagon, Crystal City, Pentagon Row. Minutes to Reagan National Airport, D.C., Old Town. GREAT LOCATION. OVER 2800 S.F. OF SPACIOUS LIVING.

BARB AND BUD WOOD 703-599-6482 703-362-3882

$699,900

SU N 4 PE 1-

bud.wood@longandfoster.com

www.insidenova.com

Sun Gazette

ELIZABETH BOUCHARD 703-229-5030

Member, Member, NVAR Residential Multi-Million Dollar Club NVAR Member, Residential Multi-Million Dollar Club 5-Year Member, 5-YearMulti-Million Member, Dollar Club NVAR NVAR NVARResidential Multi-MillionMulti-Million Dollar ClubDollar Club 5-Year Member, NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club

Unpack and enjoy!! The owners of wonderful colonial have meticulously maintained and expanded this home! Beautiful 3 bedroom 1 full and 2- 1/2 bath Colonial in this wonderful Barcroft neighborhood. Den/family side room addition with larger 3rd bedroom above, (not the typical 3rd small bedroom colonial). The half bath in Master could easily be made a full master bath. Wonderful side porch / mudroom opens up to this amazing flat backyard with great shed. French doors from the dining room open up to a nice deck making it easy to entertain. A finished lower level w/nice 1/2 bath. Off Street parking and a quiet not thru street. Great proximity to Columbia Pike, and Rt 50. From George Mason and Rt 50, South on George Mason, right on 6th Street South, first left onto S. Stafford. Home on right.

McLean Offices You don’t have to worry about inspections Dolley nor repairs. Madison Blvd. 703-873-3500 • 6862 Elm Street | 703-790-1990 • 1311A Call me today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation. I can tell you what your best options are. I can sell your property free of hassle for you.

Arlington, VA 22204 4081 S Four Mile Run Dr #302 Arlington, VA 22204

610 South Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22204

The #1 Family Team in Arlington

Information contained in this report is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, should be independently verified, andany does not constitute an itopinion MRIS or Long repairs to prepare for theof market, call me.& Foster Real Estate, Inc. ©2012 All rights reserved. N I have the perfect buyer for your home. SU N PM I have buyers looking for a fixer-upper or a tear-down. E OP 1-4 Your house will be sold strictly in ‘AS IS’ condition.

Visit movetonova.com for more photos.

Step back in time in this sweet 3 BR/2 BA cottage-style cape with vintage charm and great upside potential in area of more $$$ homes. Quick walk to parks/trails/tennis. Convenient to Ballston Metro, Mall, movies, restaurants, Iceplex and nightlife. McKinley-Swanson-Washington.

Megan McMorrow Megan McMorrow Realtor® Realtor® Megan McMorrow megan@lnf.com megan@lnf.com Realtor® 703-403-5543 703-403-5543 megan@lnf.com 703-403-5543

3550 36th Rd., 22207 - $1,350,000

Serving Northern VA Home Buyers & Sellers since 1986

Quirky-Cute $630,000

Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!® WEST VILLAGE OF SHIRLINGTON www.JohnMentis.com WEST VILLAGE OF SHIRLINGTON $395,000 - New Price! $395,000 - New Bright 2BA,Price! beautiful hardwood WEST2BR, VILLAGE OF SHIRLINGTON Bright 2BR, 2BA, beautiful hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters, $395,000 - New Price! floors, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, Bright 2BR, 2BA, beautiful master hardwood stainless steel appliances, master bathroom, master walk-in closet, floors, granite kitchen counters, bathroom, master walk-in closet, sunroom, storage Momentsmaster away stainless steel appliances, sunroom, storage Moments away from shopping, dining, entertainment, bathroom, master walk-in closet, from shopping, dining, entertainment, shuttle to Pentagon City Metro, sunroom, storage Moments away shuttle to Pentagon City Metro, transportation hub of from shopping, dining,Shirlington. entertainment, transportation hub of Shirlington. 4081 S Four Mile Run Dr #302 shuttle to Pentagon City Metro, 4081Arlington, S Four Mile Dr #302 VARun 22204 transportation hub of Shirlington.

If you own for a house that needs and you want to do Source: Information based on data supplied by MRIS and METRO its member Association(s) of REALTORS, who are not responsible its accuracy. Doeswork not reflect alldon’t activity in the marketplace. January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011. WALK TO EAST FALLS CHURCH AND WESTOVER

Rare to find this much space for under $1 million. Renovated and expanded in 2007, this home has over 3700 finished sq. Follow us on: 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the upper level, 2 ft. including more bedrooms and a full bath on the main level and another bedroom/home office on the lower level. The elegant master suite features cathedral ceilings, Palladian windows, a walk-in closet and a bath with soaking tub and separate shower. First floor family room with hardwood floors.

L O S

JOHN MENTIS 703-284-9457 202-549-0081

Washington Fine Properties

Brockwood (West Ballston area)

Multiple offers, sold above list price!

No one has more expertise selling homes than Long & Foster®.

FAIRFAX/Fair Lakes $297,500

BECAUSE I DO MORE”

ARLINGTON/Nauck $480,000 4 bed/2 bath/Driveway

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Police Beat MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On July 10 at 1 a.m., an argument inside a restaurant in the 2200 block of South Eads Street escalated when one individual hit another on the head with a brick, police said. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The suspect – 38-year-old William Benbow of Alexandria – was arrested, charged with malicious wounding and was held without bond. n On July 12 at 2:41 a.m., two individuals were attacked in the 900 block of South Buchanan Street by a group of male subjects after leaving a bar. One of the suspects brandished a knife during the incident, police said.

EHO

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

The suspects were described as Hispanic males, in their 20s. n On July 12 at 1:55 p.m., an individual allegedly threw bleach on several individuals during a verbal altercation in the 2400 block of South Shirlington Road. The suspect then brandished two knives and made threatening remarks, police said. The suspect – 24-year-old Darrell Bailey of Arlington – was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding by a caustic substance. n On July 13 at 4:40 p.m., a woman struck her boyfriend over the head with a ceramic vase during an argument at their home in the 1000 block of South Frederick Street. The victim received a large laceration and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect – 51-year-old Kirsten Parsons of Arlington – was arrested, charged with malicious wounding and was held without bond. ATTEMPTED MALICIOUS WOUNDING/HIT AND RUN: n On July 11 at 1:50 p.m., following a verbal altercation after a traffic incident in a parking lot in the 4700 block of Lee Highway, one individual waved another to his car, then proceeded forward and struck the first person, police said. The victim sustained a number of minor injuries, police said. The driver fled the scene but later came to the police station to self-report the incident, police said.

The suspect – 56-year-old Robert Kreiger of Arlington – was arrested, charged with felony hit-and-run and attempted malicious wounding, and was held on a secured bond. ROBBERY: n On July 10 at 8:42 p.m., an individual concealed merchandise in a backpack and attempted to leave a store in the 1100 block of South Hayes Street, police said. When confronted by police, the suspect produced pepper spray and threatened to use it. He then fled on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, in his 30s, 5’10”, 180 pounds. n On July 11 at 7:15 p.m., an individual became irate when told that the pharmacy of the CVS store in the 200 block of North Glebe Road had closed, and assaulted an employee. The suspect left the store, and was seen fleeing in a vehicle. He is described as a white male, in his 60s, 5’8”, 145 pounds. n On July 12 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., a 19-year-old victim was assaulted by a group of juveniles in the 200 block of North Glebe Road, police said. The victim’s Air Jordan Retro 5 shoes were taken. n On July 12 at 9:40 p.m., two individuals robbed a rental-car employee as he left a parking garage in the 2400 block of South Crystal Drive. The victim reported that a gun was brandished during the incident. The suspects fled on foot with several items. They are described as black males,

with slim builds. n On July 14 at 11:55 a.m., a man entered a laundromat in the 4800 block of Columbia Pike and forcefully took a victim’s keys, then attempted to steal her car, police said. The suspect – 25-year-old Erick Lara of Arlington – was arrested and charged with robbery and attempted grand larceny of auto, and was held without bond. BURGLARY: n Between July 2 at 1 p.m. and July 8 at 6 p.m., a home in the 4800 block of 24th Street North was burglarized. Cash was taken. n On July 10 at 2:45 p.m., three individuals attempted to pry open the a door of a building in the 400 block of 11th Street South. The suspects fled when confronted by an employee. n On July 13 at 9:18 a.m., an individual entered a restaurant in the 2800 block of Wilson Boulevard and attempted to steal six bottles of liquor, police said. The suspect – 37-year-old Wilbert Johnson of the District of Columbia – was detained by an employee until police arrived. He was arrested, charged with burglary and grand larceny, and was held on a secured bond. n On July 13 at 9:48 a.m., a home in the 400 block of North Chain Bridge Road was burglarized while the resident was home. Multiple pieces of jewelry were taken. The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic male.

ARLINGTON LONG & FOSTER Congratulations to our JUNE 2015 H H H H H H H H H H H H TOP PRODUCERS H H H H H H H H H H H H Over $2,000,000 i n

Christine Rich

Carol, Jerry McEwen & Jinx McEwen Lunger

Top Producer Top Sole Practitioner Top Listing Agent Top Selling Agent

John Mentis

Top Team

www.insidenova.com

Over $1,000,000 i n

Sun Gazette

Dick Nathan

Bob & Tricia Clark

Liz Schell

Grant Doe, Jr.

Colin Middleton

John Plank Real Estate Services

S a l e s Vo l u m e

Peggy Richardson

Denny Kaydouh

S a l e s Vo l u m e

Ivana Pelikan

Ken Arscott

Evelyn Williams

Mark Middendorf

Sherry Schaffer

LONG &FOSTER ® ARLINGTON We Are Arlington’s Realtor

4600 Lee Highway • 703-522-0500 • arlington.va@longandfoster.com

Latest Arlington Market Statistics

How’s the market in Arlington County right now?

July 23, 2015

Arlington Notes

FIND OUT!

Arlington artist Shante Bullock was among those whose works were selected to appear in “Strictly Painting,” a new exhibition at McLean Project for the Arts. Bullock, shown with “A Day at the Beach,” was one of 10 artists singled out by juror Vesela Sretenovic for special honors. The exhibit, which features 55 works from 36 artists, is on display through Aug. 1. For information, see PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER the Web site at www.mpaart.org. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA NAMES LEADERSHIP:

Paul Leslie, chief executive officer of Dovel Technologies, has been named chair of the board of directors of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the 2015-16 year. “I am looking forward to strengthening community partnerships and improving the regional impact” of the foundation, Leslie said in a statement. “This organization is well-poised to be an informed leader that can effectively convene community leaders to help meet the most critical needs of the Northern Virginia region.” Serving as vice chair for the coming year is Kevin DeSanto, co-founder and managing director of KippsDeSanto & Co. Joining the board of directors over the past year have been Cindy Andreotti, Andreotti Group; Adrian Chapman, Washington Gas; Dean Peterson, Andersen Tax; Ed Silva, Centerpoint Inc.; and Julie Simmons, Human Capital Strategic Consulting. Departing the board after completing nine years are Louis Kiessling, Cathy Lange and Steve Gladis. For information on the foundation, see the Web site at www.cfnova.org. ‘WOMEN GIVING BACK’ BECOMES INDEPENDENT ENTITY: Women Giving

www.ArlingtonHouses.com and Click on “Latest Market Statistics” to go to charts, graphs and lists of Arlington’s current market.

facilities and services. For information, see the Web site at http://womengivingback.org. COMMUNITY FORUM TO FOCUS ON I66: The Virginia Department of Transpor-

tation will host a community forum to detail proposed multi-modal improvements to Interstate 66 and gather feedback on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Library. The forum is sponsored by Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th), and the community is invited.

Arlington County Statistics Information is interactive and precise. Each Arlington zip code can be searched individually.

703-568-1100 Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated

www.ArlingtonHouses.com carol@ArlingtonHouses.com

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PREPS HEALTH-CARE FORUM: The League

of Women Voters of Arlington has announced plans for a September forum on health-care expansion in Virginia. The program, which will feature state and regional health leaders, will focus on closing the coverage gap for low-income Virginia residents who do not earn enough to afford health coverage but are not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid. The forum is slated for Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Department of Human Services headquarters, 2100 Washington Blvd. For information and to reserve a seat, see the Web site at http://lwv-arlingtonva. org/. ENCORE LEARNING ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FALL PREVIEW: Encore

Learning has announced plans for its Fall Course Preview, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Founders Hall on the Arlington campus of George Mason University. At the event, instructors will provide five-minute overviews on upcoming courses, and there will be information on the organization’s clubs, special events and volunteer possibilities. There also will be light refreshments. Encore Learning provides educational opportunities for seniors in the community. For information, call (703) 228-2144 or see the Web site at www.encorelearning.net. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper. Contact information is on Page 6.

John Plank Real Estate Services, Inc. Long & Foster Real Estate john.plank@longandfoster.com (703) 528-5646

#1 Sales Agent for 20+ years Over 1,500 Homes Sold Over 25 Years of Full Time Experience BSBA, R.E. Investment & Construction Associate Broker Licensed in VA, DC & MD

TheYou Spring Market HERE! Deserve TheisBest! When is the best time to sell your home?

Buying? Selling? Both?

The answer may NOT be in a month or two, you may get the best price and terms NOW! ForOver over the 25 years, my clients thehas best last 20I have years,given no other agent professional, honest advice and service for all of their real successfully listed and sold more homes in and estate needs. around Arlington than John Plank. I put YOUR interests first and take minimize the stress andProven, risk with your property and maximizemarketing your profit, customized, comprehensive terms and results. & listing program with an exceptional record of

success. My unparalleled market knowledge

I use proven, &innovative marketing strategies and of current historic trends benefits buyers andold fashioned hard work to represent skills my clients. Don’t be sellers alike. My negotiating and creative fooled by “coming soon”, your “exclusive listings”, “private techniques optimize bottom line. Avoid stresswhich and may surprises a caring, sales”, serve with your agent muchdedicated better than responsible they serve you. professional.

I pride myself reputation, commitment I pride myself on on my my reputation, integrity and always to integrity and serving the needs of my clients. provide honest, thoughtful professional advice. I look forward to being of service.

Call me today for a private consultation. 703-528-5646

www.johnsellsarlington.com

www.insidenova.com

Back, an initiative started in 2007 by HomeAid Northern Virginia, has become an independent entity that will focus on assisting women in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, lack of employment and other factors. “This is an outstanding opportunity for us to expand our services – not only will we be able to assist more women, we will be able to increase fund-raising and volunteer opportunities. It’s a win-win,” said Terri Stagi, who serves as president of Women Giving Back. Through the partnership with HomeAid Northern Virginia, Women Giving Back has supported more than 23,000 women and 15,000 children through collaborative efforts with local shelters – “women and children who need a lot of support when rebuilding their lives,” Stagi said. The organization is in the process of preparing a capital campaign to expand

Whenever you want to know the latest and most comprehensive information go to

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Schools & Military n Katherine Grzedzicki of Arlington earned a master of science degree in imaging science and Michael Allen of Arlington earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology during recent commencement exercises at Rochester Institute of Technology.

and exercise; Tiffany Lok earned a bach- business information technology, summa Merkel and Cathy Ventura-Merkel of Arelor of science in business degree in ac- cum laude; and Kirsten Smith earned a lington and a 2011 graduate of Yorktown counting and information systems, summa bachelor of science in construction engi- High School, has been named to the dean’s cum laude. neering and management degree. list for the spring semester at the Johns Sabrina Patwary earned a bachelor of Hopkins University. n Kyle Bell of Arlington has been named science degree in biochemistry, cum laude; n Devon Parker of Arlington has been Aasim Rawoot earned a bachelor of science to the dean’s list for the spring semester at degree in mathematics, cum laude, and a Marist College. named to the dean’s list for the fall and n Holly Parker of Arlington, a graduate bachelor of science in chemical engineering spring semesters at Virginia Commonn Alexandra Zachem of Arlington has of Washington-Lee High School, earned degree, cum laude; Tofique Sikder earned a wealth University. a bachelor of science degree, cum laude, bachelor of science in chemical engineering been named to the dean’s list for the spring n Three Arlington Public Schools studuring recent commencement exercises at degree; Megan Gottfried earned a bachelor semester at St. Joseph’s University. Syracuse University. of arts degree in geography, cum laude; dents have earned National Merit Scholarn Alexandra Zytek of Arlington has Mark Mainardi earned a bachelor of sciships financed by colleges or university. n Emma Burd, the daughter of Daniel ence degree in computer science, magna been named to the dean’s list for the spring Donia Nichols, who recently graduated Burd and Anne Reynolds of Arlington, cum laude; Michael Nardacci earned a semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- from Washington-Lee High School, earned earned a bachelor of arts degree in classics bachelor of science in mining engineering tute. a National Merit University of Oklahoma during recent commencement exercises at degree; Moureen Barua earned a bachelor Scholarship, and Will Clay of Yorktown n Caroline Keane, the daughter of MarCarleton College. of science in biological systems engineerHigh School and Zane Rossi of Thomas ing degree; John Cummins earned a bach- tin and Elizabeth Keane of Arlington, has Jefferson High School for Science & Techn The following Arlington students were elor of science degree in computer science; been named to the dean’s list for the second nology each earned National Merit UniN ARLINGTON/WOODBURY $319,000 NORTH ARLINGTON/BLUEMONT among those earning degrees during recent HEIGHTS Constantine Panagakos earned a bachelor semester$749,000 at the CollegeCITY/NEIGHBORHOOD of the Holy Cross. versity of$XXX,XXX Chicago Scholarships. commencement exercises at Virginia Tech: of science in civil engineering degree. College-sponsored awards provide be...inviting you home! tween $500 and $2,000 annually for up to n McKenzie Nelson of Arlington has Christian McGillen earned a bachelor Sara Fleetwood earned a bachelor of of science degree, cum laude, in meteorol- science in materials science and engineer- been named to the dean’s list for the spring four years of undergraduate study at the ARLINGTON/WOODBURY HEIGHTS $319,000 ARLINGTON/BLUEMONT $749,000semesterCITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX institution financing the scholarship. ogy; Nathan NShagam earned a bachelor ing degree;NORTH Henry Grover earned a bacheat Ithaca College. ...inviting you home! of science degree in mathematics; Jahan lor of science in business degree in business This year’s competition for National n Phuc Truong of Arlington has been Shiekhy earned a bachelor of science de- information technology, cum laude; Robert Merit Scholarships began in October 2013 HEIGHTS $319,000 $749,000 CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX gree in mechanical engineering, magna Hahn earnedNaARLINGTON/WOODBURY bachelor of science in elec- named NORTH to theARLINGTON/BLUEMONT dean’s list for the spring se- when more than 1.5 million juniors in over cum laude; Sarah Fyffe earned a bachelor trical engineering degree; Kelly Kundinger mester at McDaniel College. 22,000 high schools took the Preliminary BANNER IF NECC JUST LISTED! FOR SALE! of science in business degree in account- earned a bachelor of arts in communicaSAT/National Merit Scholarship QualifyHEADLINE CUTE-AS-A-BUTTON IN COURTHOUSE! CLOSE TO BALLSTON METRO! n ing and information systems, magna cum tions degree in public relations; Evaristo Ramsey Opp of Arlington and Emma ing Test. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been 1br/1ba condo steps to everything in Courthouse and ClarPicture perfect 4br/3ba cape in A+ location — seconds to providedbeen is too long. Max of 4to lines copy. Agents needthan to cut if2,200 students from around endon— location can’t be beat! offers enormous Ballston Metro, shops & restaurants! spacious plan, laude; Joshua Eddy earned a bachelor ofThis condo Martins earned a bachelor of science de- Open Spence offloorArlington have named More what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents balcony w/ access from living rm & master bdrm, new flooring, 2 wood burning fps & hardwoods throughout! Huge storage/ BANNER IF NECC JUST LISTED! FOR SALE! aerospace engineering degree; Dowha Ali gree in mathematics; Matthew Newman the dean’s list for the spring semester at the country were named additional winneed to cut if what has been provided is too long. open plan living & dining rm! Bldg has tons of amenities! laundry room, finished lower level rec room & large backyard! HEADLINE IN COURTHOUSE! CLOSE TO BALLSTON METRO! earned a bachelor ofCUTE-AS-A-BUTTON science degree in psy- earned a bachelor of science in aerospace Rochester Institute of Technology. ners of the scholarship, joining more than Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been 1br/1ba condo steps to everything in Courthouse andRd Clar— seconds to Arlington, VA 1301 Courthouse #816, Arlington,Picture VA perfect 4br/3ba cape in A+ location 872 Kensington 22205 Address St, City, ST, 22207 chology; Kristiendon— Kemlocation earned bachelor of enormous engineering degree; Ethan Roberts earnedfloorDr,plan, 2,500 whoIF NECC were awarded scholarships in provided too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if BANNER can’t beabeat! This condo offers Ballston Metro,LISTED! shops & restaurants! Open spacious JUST FORis SALE! www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.chrissyandlisa.com www.chrissyandlisa.com what has been providedthe is toodaughter long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents late May. w/ access fromnutrition, living rm & master bdrm, new flooring, 2of woodscience burning fpsin & hardwoods throughout! Huge storage/ n science degreebalcony in human foods a bachelor business degree in Molly Merkel, of Jerry HEADLINE CUTE-AS-A-BUTTON IN COURTHOUSE! TO been BALLSTON Lisa has DuBois O’Donnell | 703.626.8374 need to cut ifCLOSE what has providedMETRO! is tooAgent long. Name | 703.xxx.xxx open plan living & dining rm! Bldg tons of| 703.350.9595 amenities! laundry room, finished lower level recChrissy room & large backyard!

...inviting you home!

FPO

1301 Courthouse Rd #816, Arlington, VA

FALLS CHURCH/LAKE BARCROFT www.chrissyandlisa.com Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595

FALLS CHURCH/LAKE BARCROFT

ARLINGTON/FAIRLINGTON

FPO

1br/1ba condo steps to everything in Courthouse and Clarendon— location can’t be beat! This condo offers enormous 872 Kensington Arlington, 22205 balcony w/ access from living rmDr, & master bdrm,VA new flooring, open plan living &CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD dining rm! Bldg has tons of amenities! $774,000 www.chrissyandlisa.com

Chrissy O’Donnell | 703.626.8374

Picture perfect 4br/3ba cape in A+ location — seconds to Ballston Metro, shops & restaurants! Open spacious floor plan, Address St, City, ST, 22207 2 wood burning fps & hardwoods throughout! Huge storage/ www.agent-or-listing-website.com laundry room, finished lower CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD level rec room & large backyard! $XXX,XXX

...inviting you home!

Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx

1301 Courthouse Rd #816, Arlington, VA

$774,000

www.chrissyandlisa.com Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

$XXX,XXX

FALLS CHURCH/LAKE BARCROFT

$774,000

$367,900 ARLINGTON/BELLEVUE FOREST

NEW PRICE!

872 Kensington Dr, Arlington, VA 22205

Address St, City, ST, 22207 www.agent-or-listing-website.com

www.chrissyandlisa.com Chrissy O’Donnell | 703.626.8374 $XXX,XXX CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx

mid-$200k ALEXANDRIA

$1,375,000 ARLINGTON/PARK FAIRFAX

CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

$XXX,XXX

CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

$560,000

$XXX,XXX

BANNER IF NECC

SPACIOUS, UPDATED & GORGEOUS!

Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut $XXX,XXX if what has been provided is too long.

HEADLINE Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been

HEADLINE

3/4 br, 3ba. Open floor plan with main-level family room. Fully Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been BANNER IF NECC provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if NEW PRICE! BANNER IF NECC renovated kitchen with granite! En-suite master with walk-in provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if

what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents closet. 3 full baths — all upgraded!Lower level rec room with HEADLINE UPDATED & GORGEOUS! what HEADLINE has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents BANNER IF NECC NEW PRICE! LIKE NEW NEW PRICE!3/4 br, 3ba.SPACIOUS, BANNER IF NECC needtotocut MOVE IN READY! cutifif what what has been been provided is JUST too long.LISTED! Open familySited room.onFully bar floor area,plan den,with plusmain-level bonus room. over half acre lot Maxwit! of 4 lines copy. need Agentstoneed cut if has whatbeen has been cut iftowhat provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agentsneed

FABULOUS IN FAIRLINGTON — 2BR/2BA CONDO! provided is too long. Max of 4 lines need to cut if SPACIOUS END-UNIT TOWNHOME HEADLINE IN AMENITY-FILLED STONEGATE! renovated kitchen with granite! En-suite master with walk-in CALIFORNIA CONTEMPORARY & GORGEOUS! RENOVATED 1BR/1BA INcopy. A++Agents LOCATION! provided is tooSPACIOUS, long. Max ofUPDATED 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if BEAUTIFULLY HEADLINE Max of3-level, 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut ifhuge whateat-in has been what been provided isneed too to long. Max ofAddress 4has lines copy. Updated Bradford model kitchen! Main-level br, been 3ba. Open main-level family room.Agents Fully closet. 3w/fullfully bathsrenovated — all upgraded!Lower level rec with Gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA features kitchen with New Price. 2012 and floor redesigned into anofopen Max of has 4 lines copy. Agents if what been Updated features cherry cabinets, sscut appl, quartz counters, what3/4has provided isplan toowith long. Max 4 lines 3311 Potterton Dr,room Falls Church, VA reconstruction Address St, copy. City, ST, 22207kitchen St,Agents City, ST, 22207 provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents Two-story need to cut living if withbeen granite! En-suite master with walk-in need to is cut whatto has provided is toow/HWF long. bar area,master den, plus Sited level on over half acre contemporary lot wit! features cathedral ceilings, BR bonus & full room. BA; upper features tooifopen long. Max ofbeen 4 lines copy.carpet Agents need toundercut if granite counters and bonus room off kitchen; layout. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main and needrenovated to cut if kitchen what has provided is too long. ceramic flrs, &provided B’fast bar LR. New w/w www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents and closet. 3 full baths — all upgraded!Lower level rec room with whatpanel, has been provided is too Max ofClose 4 linestocopy. Agents www.chrissyandlisa.com loft BR, full BA & walk-in office/dressing rm! Fairlington amenities incl two upper levels, high ceilings, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in 3200 room; hardwood floors; huge master suite with high ceilings neath, electrical updated bath & long. windows. popular need to cut if what has been provided is too long. bar area, den, plus bonus Sited on over half acre lot wit! need to cut if what has is too long. Lisa | 703.350.9595 Agent Name 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx 3311 Potterton Dr, Falls Church, Address St, room. City, 22207 Address St,provided City, ST, 22207 swimming pools, tennis courts, comm centers and dogDuBois exercise area.VA square feet of living space. soaking tub in spacious bathroom; 2-car garage, deck and loads Private flat rear yardST, and stone patio| on Shirlington shops, restaurants, dogbeen park, & theaters. www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com Easy access to public trans & shopswww.chrissyandlisa.com & restaurants of Shirlington! of storage! a third of an acre. Go to www.3849N30thst.com 3311 Potterton Dr, Falls Church, VA Address St, City, ST, 22207 Address St, City, ST, 22207 3526 Martha Custis Dr, |Alexandria, 4628 36th Street S, #B1, Arlington, VA 22206 4663 Lambert Dr, Alexandria, VA 22322 Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 AgentN Name | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name 703.xxx.xxx Va www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com 3849 30th Street, Arlington, VA 22207 www.chrissyandlisa.com CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX www.3849N30thst.com CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx www.chrissyandlisa.com www.chrissyandlisa.com www.chrissyandlisa.com julia@juliaavent.com Chrissy O’Donnell | 703.626.8374 Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 Julia Avent | 703.850.6606

CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

ALEXANDRIA/ OLD TOWN

$XXX,XXX

BANNER IF NECC

www.insidenova.com

$XXX,XXX

CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

$730,000 FALLS CHURCH/LAKE BARCROFT CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD $XXX,XXX

BANNER IF NECC

$XXX,XXX

$739,000 CHURCH/LAKE BARCROFT $XXX,XXX $835,000 $XXX,XXX FALLS CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

BANNER IF NECC

BANNER IF NECC HEADLINE HEADLINE BANNER IF NECC BANNER IF NECC HEADLINE BANNER IF NECC Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has OPEN SATURDAY 2 TO 4 HEADLINE HEADLINE CLOSE TO METRO Max of 4 lines COMING SOON! $5,000 TO been BUYER’SHEADLINE CLOSING COSTS copy. Agents need to cut if what has been HEADLINE HEADLINE HEADLINE is too long. Max has of 4been lines copy. Agents need toof4cut if copy. provided isif what too long. Maxbeen of 4 lines copy.FABULOUS Agents needcopy. to cut if copy. provided Agents need to cut if what Maxof 4lines lines copy.Agents Agents need to cut if what has Max of 4 lines provided copy. Agents need to cut has been is too long. Maxif what of 4 lines copy. Agents need to Max cutMax ifof 4oflines Max need to cut has been Max of 4 linesCONTEMPORARY Agents need to cut if what has TOP been VIEWS! REMODELED TOWN HOME WITH TREE POTOWMACK CROSSING 4 too lineslong. copy.Max Agents need tocopy. cut ifAgents what has been GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY MODERN! provided is of 4 lines need to cut if provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents toowhat long.behind Maxbeen ofthe 4 lines copy. needMax toRemodeled cut has provided isAgents too long. of if4 lines copy.3 bedroom, Agents provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if is atoofully long. Max of 4 kitchen lines copy. Agents to cutcounters if 3 level, 3.5 bath town home. Hardwood 5br/3baprovided features renovated with matteneed granite and Great 2 bedroom, 1.5 provided bath unitislocated tennis court with provided is toobrick long.front Maxgarage of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if 4BR/3BA Lovely home with hardwood floors and 2 fireplaces! 2 car what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents need to cut if what has been provided is too long. need to cut if what has been provided is too long. what beenneed provided long. Maxbeen of 4 lines copy.flooring what has been provided is too long. Max of 4 lines copy. Agents new appliances what has been is too long. Maxroom of 4 and lineshuge copy. deck! AgentsFireplace to painted cutis iftoowhat provided isAgents too long. what has been provided is too long.Remodeled Max of 4 lines copy. Agents on main and upper level and tile floor onbeen lower level. master opensprovided to main-level family views of trees and a sea ofhas green. Freshly andhas hardwood floors carport! Treetop and seasonal lake views! Many updates! 1 block to needneed to cut if what has provided is too long. need to cut if what has been provided is too long. need to cut if what has been provided is too long. need to cut if what has been provided is too long. to cut if what has been provided is too long. to cutwith if what has beensoaking providedtub. is too free standing Walklong. out lower beach! Must see! on eachneed level; lower-level rec room and catering kitchen; 2-car garage with throughout. Lots of closets and washer/dryer in unit. Community pool, bath into a luxurious spa bathroom St,many City, ST, 22207 Address St, City, dumb ST, 22207 Address 22207 to paver patio and with fireplace and wine room. New ST, roofAddress and AC. Too waiter for easy unloading! tennis, and exercise room. Great location next to coffee shopSt, andCity, ST,level Address St, City, 22207 Address St, City, ST, 22207 Address St, City, ST, 22207 Address St, City, ST, 22207 Address City, ST, 22207 www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com Address St, City, ST, 22207 upgrades to mention. Photos, video, and floor plan St, at www.2184WolftrapCt.com restaurant, and close to metro and bike path. FHA www.agent-or-listing-website.com & VA approved www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com www.agent-or-listing-website.com 6318 Waterway Dr, Falls Church VA 22041 2184 Wolftrap Ct., Vienna, VA 22182 1628 Abingdon Dr. W, Alexandria, VA 22314 Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx 3801 Whispering Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041 Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx Agent | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name AgentName Name | 703.xxx.xxx www.2184WolftrapCt.com Agent Name| 703.xxx.xxx | 703.xxx.xxx Agent Name | 703.xxx.xxx www.3801WhisperingLn.com www.chrissyandlisa.com julia@juliaavent.com julia@juliaavent.com www.chrissyandlisa.com Lisa DuBois & Chrissy O’Donnell | 703.350.9595 Julia Avent | 703.850.6606 Julia Avent | 703.850.6606 Lisa DuBois | 703.350.9595 BANNER IF NECC

Sun Gazette

CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

$265,000 TYSONS/VIENNACITY/NEIGHBORHOOD

BANNER IF NECC

Preferred www.byinvitationrealty.com with: partners with: www.byinvitationrealty.com Preferred partners www.byinvitationrealty.com

703.677.8730 703.677.8730 4784 Lee Hwy | Arlington, 4784 Lee HwyVA| 22207 Arlington, VA 22207

703.677.8730 4784 Lee Hwy | Arlington, VA 22207

Preferred partners with:

Heather Devoto | 703-517-0406 | hdevoto@gofirsthome.com

NMLS #186983 | First Home Mortgage Corporation NMLS ID #71603 | www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Arlington Notes II They are beginning to make an appearance across windshields in Arlington, and by the end of summer, the 2015-16 county vehicle-tax decal will be proliferating across the community. The county treasurer’s office has begun disseminating the decals to those who are registering new vehicles in Arlington. A mass-mailing to owners of existing vehicles will be made in August. The 2015-16 decal features a photograph by Yorktown High School student Tommy Casey, featuring a JBG building on North Glebe Road that incorporates design features of the Bob Peck Chevrolet dealership it replaced. The new design was selected in voting conducted in late 2014 and early 2015, after four finalists were winnowed from 114 student entries, a record. The treasurer’s office, then helmed by Frank O’Leary, began letting the public choose the decal design in 2003. A year later, it was decided to limit the competition to high-school students. Current Treasurer Carla de la Pava, who succeeded O’Leary in 2014, opted to continue the competition. Decals signify payment of personal property tax on vehicles. While the tax is not due until November, decals are mailed out early to those with spotless payment records. NEW POLICE CHIEF TO FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: New Arlington

about 460 personnel and an annual budget of $65.5 million. ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER CHIEF TO DEPART: Arlington Arts Center execu-

tive director Stefanie Fedor on July 16 announced plans to depart her post. She will be headed to Richmond to lead the Visual Arts Center. In remarks to supporters of the arts center, Fedor called it a “bittersweet, yet exciting,” decision. “It has been an incredible gift to run such a beloved organization, and to present ambitious exhibitions and the best artists in our region to The a thoughtful 2015-16 Arlington County and receptive vehicle decals is beginning community,” to be seen on cars across the Fedor said. “I am very proud county. of the work AAC has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time.” In the last four years, the arts center has “launched new programs to support artists in early stages of their careers, drove exceptional growth in our education programs, and pushed our programs beyond the walls of AAC’s beautiful building and into the community,” Fedor said. NEW GROUP TO FOCUS ON ZONING ISSUES IN, AROUND SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS: Two veteran civic

leaders have launched a new organization – called “Blue Ribbon Arlington” – to focus on the community’s single-family neighborhoods. The first focus of the group: Looking at the needs of the county’s senior population, whose members might be eager to stay in their homes. “Our goal is to make Arlington a blueribbon community for aging-in-place,” said Martha Moore, a longtime Arlington County Civic Federation leader and expert on the county’s planning and zoning processes. Moore announced formation of the group at the July 18 County Board meeting. Joining her as cochair is Barnes Lawson, a local attorney active in land-use issues in the community. Moore said another goal of the organization would be addressing “edge” development around residential neighborhoods. “We hope [county] staff will be able to answer questions” and participate in discussions, Moore said. County Board Chairman Mary Hynes welcomed formation of the group, and said it could work in tandem with ongoing government efforts to update zoning for a new era. “We are going to have places where our work overlaps,” said Hynes, who said the county government would be “certainly interested” in keeping lines of communication open. Fellow board member Libby Garvey said grass-roots efforts like that of Moore and Lawson represent “Arlington at its best.”

Century 21 New Millennium 6631 Old Dominion Dr McLean, VA 22101

703-556-4222

www.insidenova.com

Police Chief Jay Farr says community engagement will be one of his top priorities as he settles in to the top job. Farr told members of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington on July 15 he plans to “realign how we do business a little bit,” by getting out in the community to interact with residents who don’t have time to participate in community meetings. As a part of the engagement effort, Farr aims to reinvigorate the department’s Citizens Police Academy, a training course for the public that provides 12 weeks of instruction to interested residents on policing and policy. Graduates of the program “tend to be some of our best advocates,” Farr said. Farr is planning to bring the community in on a strategic-planning effort, and noted that while a recent community survey ranked residents’ satisfaction with police services in Arlington highly, “I’d like to tick it up a little bit.” Farr, who has been on the Arlington force for 25 years, was tapped in June by then-County Manager Barbara Donnellan to succeed retiring Chief Douglas Scott. In his remarks, the new chief noted he had inherited leadership of the department at a time when crime rates in Arlington stand at a 50-year low. “It can’t keep going down forever,” he said, but “it’s really low. We want to keep it low.” The Arlington County Police Department, which was founded in 1940, has

July 23, 2015

NEW DECALS STARTING TO BE VISIBLE:

Sun Gazette

Reevesland

July 23, 2015

Continued from Page 1

Ashlawn Elementary School students in May harvested lettuce as part of an urban-agriculture initiative at the Reevesland farmhouse. COURTESY REEVESLAND LEARNING CENTER

building but had not publicly offered to raise any funds to support its renovation. County Board members in May voted 3-2 to move forward with selling off the 1,000-square-foot farmhouse, which has been owned by the county government for 14 years and has fallen into a state of disrepair. The property could be sold for use as a private residence or for a purpose such as the one sought by the Reevesland Learning Center group. But if it is to be used for public purposes, county officials estimate the cost of bringing the building up to code at about $2.5 million – a figure some vigorously dispute as wildly inflated. At the July 18 meeting, County Board Chairman Mary Hynes seemed exasperated by Reevesland Learning Center leader Joan Horwitt. Hynes attempted to cut her off several times, but Horwitt plowed through with her remarks urging the county government to “do what is honorable and honest” with both the property and the process. Under a procedure laid out in May, the county government will first work to rezone the parcel, then take steps to sell off the farmhouse while putting in place covenants designed to protect the structure from significant alteration or demolition. That plan was supported by Hynes, Garvey and John Vihstadt, and was opposed by Tejada and Jay Fisette. On July 18, Vihstadt – who said he had

YOUR ORANGE LINE SPECIALISTS® DECEPTIVELY LARGE RAMBLER IN ARLINGTON

3700 N. Edison Street • Arlington • $1,039,900 • Fully updated home with 5 BR and 3.5 new BA • Formal living room w/ fireplace and lovely wall of built-ins • Chef ’s kitchen w/ designer wood cabinets, granite counters, breakfast bar & professional Thermador gas range • Bright lower level recreation/playroom • Spacious flagstone patio ideal for outdoor dining OPEN SUN 1-4PM • Extra-wide one car garage

EXPANDED CAPE COD IN LYON PARK 115 N. Irving Street • Arlington • $974,900

• Fabulous grand family room addition

• New gourmet kitchen; renovations abound

• Quiet Lyon Park neighborhood under 1 mile to Clarendon

Metro • 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, fireplace, spacious yard, garage

OPEN SUN 1-4PM

COMMUTERS’ DREAM CONDO

6924 N Fairfax Drive #132 • Arlington • $399,900

• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

• Wood floors in living room, dining room & bedrooms

www.insidenova.com

• Patio in the front & green space in the back

Sun Gazette

• 1/2 mile walk to East Falls Church Metro and just steps to

W & OD trail

OPEN SUN 1-4PM

• Reserved covered parking steps from the unit

CALL OUR DIRECT LINE www.teamcathell.com team.cathell@gmail.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

703-975-2500

TeamCathell

/company/team-cathell

TeamCathell

“If you’re a startup, you look at ‘How are my investors going to be taxed?’” Ein said. The Washington region has three governments with differing regulations, and Virginia “has done by far the best job overall of attracting businesses,” he said. Connolly advocated for free trade and said he supports the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would encompass 40 percent of the world’s economy and allow the United States to set rules governing the pact. At the forum, held in May, Connolly

Marymount Continued from Page 2 to Marymount’s slightly deeper blue. The timing of the purchase turned out to be providential; in the ensuing years, Ballston has grown into a major urban corridor, and property values have skyrocketed. Like many Arlington homeowners, Marymount probably couldn’t have afforded to purchase its property today. During a March celebration to begin the demolition of the existing building, developer John Shooshan said he first approached Marymount (whose then-president was Sister Majella Berg) in the early 1990s about finding a way to redevelop the parcel. The timing never seemed right, but replacement of the building was one of

only limited information on the new group and its proposal – praised the possibility of its willingness to raise funds both to purchase the building, and restore it. Such a plan could conceivably give the group the inside track to gain control of the farmhouse, but county leaders appear eager to keep their choices open. “We’re going to continue to look at options,” Vihstadt said. At the July 18 meeting, Tejada and Hynes traded barbs over whether proposed covenants on the property would be enough to save the Reeves farmhouse from later being torn down. They also tussled over whether county staff’s working relationship with the Reevesland Learning Center had been a prickly one – with Tejada saying it had been “not a very good relationship” and Hynes countering that staff had worked to make vegetable-garden beds sought by the group a reality. A July 29 meeting has been slated to update community members, and there are any number of procedural hurdles that must be surmounted before any sale of the property could move forward. If the issue lingers into 2016, the political dynamics could be different – the retirement of Hynes and Tejada would potentially allow their successors to chart a different course. The Reevesland property was the last remaining dairy farm in the county by the 1950s. Much of the Reeves family’s land was sold off to allow for development in the postwar period. Family patriarch Nelson Reeves died at 99 in July 2000, leading to the sale of the remaining parcel to the county government. predicted a close vote on the bill, more so in the U.S. House of Representatives than in the U.S. Senate. “A lot of my colleagues come from hollowed-out industrial towns,” Connolly said. “But trade is no more of a disrupter than technology.” The panelists occasionally lighted the mood from all the talk of dollars and cents. Trone, who joked that politicians were some of his best customers, said the strong U.S. dollar has led to bargains on Spanish, French and Italian wines. The Washington region’s sophisticated and educated population is a natural market for those vintages, he said. “It’s a lot easier to sell fine wines here than in Texas, believe me,” Trone said. Shank’s first priorities when he was named Marymount president four years ago. While the building had its admirers – the group Preservation Arlington mounted an uphill battle to save it – most came to view it as a relic of an earlier architectural age that was increasingly out of place amid the new developments all around it. Scull promises that the new project “will radically transform the west end of Ballston” and herald a new era for the university. To accommodate the redevelopment project’s impact, Marymount has leased an office building nearby at 4040 Fairfax Drive. Many of its programs previously housed in the Blue Goose will come home to the new academic building upon its completion, but the university’s growing physical-therapy program will remain at 4040 Fairfax Drive, Shank said.

Diane Lewis

Specialization

Top Producer

Licensed in VA, DC, MD; All areas of Northern VA and Fauquier County

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Designations, Affiliations and Awards

Mclean and Arlington High-End Properties

Designations, Affiliations and Awards Sun Gazette Voted Best Residential Realtors of 2015 Top Twenty Agents by NVAR for numerous years

Mary has over 20 years experience in sales in the Northern Virginia market. She is licensed in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, and also has an active license as a Certified Residential Appraiser. Originally from New York, Mary’s career has spanned both US coasts, first as a real estate appraiser and chief appraiser in Beverly Hills, California, and, since 1989, as a Realtor in Virginia and the District. Mary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Colorado College and a Master’s Degree in International Transactions from George Mason University, Arlington (1998), including study abroad at St. Peters College, Oxford University.

The Lewis Team has a passion to provide first-class service, expert marketing and trustworthy advice to clients, allowing them to make good real estate decisions that best reflects each individual’s lifestyle. The Lewis Team delivers a seamless approach that is grounded in years of local experience and powered by constant personal contact. Long after the client has worked with The Lewis Team, they are able to remember the compassionate and sincere service that they received. For The Lewis Team, it is about more than buying and selling homes— it is about the professional and personal service that clients experience, enjoy and deserve.

703.760.7653

Mary has been active on the local, state and international levels of the real estate profession, serving as a director of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) from 2001-2005. She has a wide-reaching network of both civic and professional connections and believes in building strong, personal, business relationships. Mary is a 14-year member and past president of the Arlington Kiwanis Club and a former PTA president. She is a member of FIABCI, the international real estate federation based in Paris, France and is currently affiliated with Global Owner Invest, selling properties in the US and abroad, primarily Europe. Her knowledge of finance and appraisal are invaluable assets to her clients, as well as her background in the arts and experience in Hollywood which have imparted a keen eye for staging properties for sale.

WOMEN in REAL ESTATE

Certified Appraiser, CIPS (International) Member FIABCI (International) Top Solo Agent 3rd Place (office of 300) Named in Washingtonian Top 100 Realtors 2015 NVAR Lifetime Top Producer Member and Past President, Arlington Kiwanis BA, Fine Arts, Colorado College Masters, International Transactions, George Mason University, Arlington

Specialization

23 July 23, 2015

Mary Anthony

On a personal note, Mary is the proud mother of Kelly Wilde 26, who joined the team in 2014 and is licensed in Virginia and DC. Her other ‘big why’ is indulging in international travel with far-flung adventures such as climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, dog-sledding in Alaska, hiking the 26-mile Inca trail to Machu Picchu, skydiving over New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo, trekking in Nepal and Bhutan, and most recently, lodging in a tree house in the Amazon jungle.

Direct: 703-636-4998 mary.anthony@kw.com www.HousebyMary,com

Diane@lewisteam.com www.lewisteam.com 1355 Beverly Road Suite 109 McLean, VA 22101

6820 Elm Street, McLean, VA 22101

545 North Littleton Street, Arlington, VA 22203 N 5 E O , 201 S U 26 HO LY N E JU PM OP AY, – 4 ND 1 SU

Your busy schedule just got easier with so many amenities close by. Located in sought after Spy Hill/Blvd Manor, the grocery stores, Starbucks, Home Depot, restaurants, schools, beautiful parks, tennis courts & bike trails are minutes away. $750,000

Streaming with natural light, this remodeled 4 BR/3 BA home boasts gleaming H/W floors, fresh paint, remodeled baths, newly tiled kitchen floor, contemporary light fixtures & new carpet. You will enjoy the walk-out level to the private fenced backyard with a lovely brick patio that makes those dinners and barbeques under the stars so special. The eat-in kitchen, spacious bedrooms, generous closets, ample storage & a one car garage add to this homes special attractions. Owner has taken special care of this home & made many upgrades including a new roof, W/D, hot water heater & garage door with remote.

Marybeth G. Fraser MBA and Realtor® Licensed in VA and DC

Each office is independently owned and operated.

M 703-798-1803 | O 703-224-6000

marybeth@magnificentmanors.com

www.magnificentmanors.com

www.insidenova.com

More listings are coming on the market! Call me so I can share these “magnificent manors” with you.

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Sports

See More on the Web n Summer n Summer

baseball roundup. swimming action. For more sports, visit:

www.insidenova.com/sports/Arlington

Flying Fish Repeat as Champions

Teeing Off

County Babe Ruth Ball Remains a Step Above

The success stories and overall strength of the program continue to be demonstrated by Arlington Senior Babe Ruth All-Star baseball teams.

Dave Facinoli

Team Downs Rival For Division 1 Title DAVE FACINOLI

www.insidenova.com

Staff Writer

Sun Gazette

This summer, it was the Overlee Flying Fish’s turn to win a second straight Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 1 championship from its biggest rival. Overlee (5-0) captured the crown July 18 by winning comfortably over the visChesterSWIMMING iting brook Tiger Sharks (4-1) from McLean, 248-176, in a showdown for first place. Chesterbrook won the 2013 and ’14 titles. The perennial Division 1 powers have traded championships for many years, often with the final regular-season meet deciding the winner, and by close scores. Overlee, a winner of 29 Division I titles, was 5-0 last year. The teams entered this year’s meet with 4-0 records. Overlee built an early lead and kept adding to that momentum with swift times, leading 55-35 after the opening freestyle races by winning the first five events. The Flying Fish set pool and league records in various races. “We came together as a team and really swam out of the water today,” said Overlee’s Suzanne Dolan, who won two races and anchored winning relays. “It was about the team today instead of individuals – all-for-one, one-for-all. Dolan was one of a number of double winners for Overlee. The others were Billy Weber, Tommy Weber, Kayle Park, Ryan Baker, Audrey Hartel, Mary Kate Reicherter and Evan Ingraham. Single winners were Michayla Eisenberg, Lauren Hartel, Sophie Yoder, Alexis Lee, Isabelle Lee, Emmy Hart, Will Hart, Brady Almand, Christopher Kinsella and Kate Bailey. In the 15-18 boys freestyle, Baker lowered the team record to 23.58. In the 8and-under boys breaststroke, Ingraham lowered the team record to 20.67. In the 15-18 girls breast, Dolan lowered the record to 33.81. She then came back in the 15-18 girls butterfly and lowered the record to 29.58. Overall, nine pool records were either broken or tied. Overlee won 10 of 12 relays to close the meet. In the relays, the 15-18 boys 200 medley of Baker, Almand, Jonathan Day and

Top: Overlee’s Brady Almand swims the breaststroke during the July 18 meet against Chesterbrook. Above: Overlee’s Suzanne Dolan also swims the breaststroke. The two swimmers helped lead their team to a lopsided victory and a Division 1 championship. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT

Nick Pasternak set a team record with a time of 1:48.32. The 8-and-under boys 100 free relay of Ingraham, Matthew Aslaksen, Rory McNamara and Billy Weber broke the oldest relay record in the NVSL with a time of 1:09.10. “It takes a team effort. We got the momentum going early with the fast start and we held steady,” Almand said. Added Baker: “We did very well, especially the start.” “Everyone swam out of their minds today and dropped times that made the difference,” Overlee’s James Carroll said. “Some didn’t think we would win, but some of our four and five seeds finished higher than where they were supposed to.” Overlee coach Beth Baker said Chesterbrook brings out the best in her team. “We were just so ready to rock today,” Baker said. “This is overwhelmingly sat-

isfying. We won the league’s all-star relay carnival a few days earlier. So we had momentum on our side coming into the meet, and we kept that going.” Chesterbrook coach Adam Orton gave Overlee credit. “They definitely had some great swims and maintained that,” Orton said. “I’m proud of our team for keeping its spirit. We’ll have 365 days to think about this, so that’s big momentum for next year.” NOTE: The margin of victory was the widest between the rivals since Overlee won by 50 points in 2008. n The Arlington Forest Tigers of Division 8 of the NVSL finished second with a 4-1 record, losing to the Kent Gardens Dolphins, 245-175, in a showdown for first place on July 18. Double winners were Mia Cachion, Continued on Page 25

Two more All-Star squads won district-tournament championships in recent days and advanced to state action. Nearly every summer now, at least one Arlington All-Star team wins a district crown, sometimes two, then makes a strong run at a state championship, if not winning the title. This summer, the Arlington 13-under and 15-under teams won district crowns, then had strong showings at the state competitions. In addition, Arlington’s 18-under Babe Ruth AllStar team finished second in its district tournament. There was a time when the Arlington Senior Babe Ruth All-Star program wasn’t very strong in postseason play. Probably not a doormat, but definitely not a perennial contender. Now, the Arlington program, led by the almost yearly district championships of the 15-under teams, is among the best in Northern Virginia, if not the top. In contrast, once-perennial-power leagues like Vienna and McLean/Great Falls Babe Ruth have declined in annual overall performances. What changed? Losing players to travel ball has been a big reason for the weakening of some of Arlington’s rival leagues. Arlington Senior Babe Ruth administrators have worked hard to make their in-house league and all-star programs both strong and comprehensive through promotion and not losing vast numbers of players to the rival summertime travel teams. Some of the county’s top high school players remain in the league, and the coaching is strong and enthusiastic. By playing in Arlington, players and parents have learned they can be involved in a strong brand of ball without the travel. “The league has become self-sufficient,” said longtime 15-under allstar manager Mike Krulfeld, who has coached his team to three straight district championships. “Players talk, and find they don’t have to leave Arlington to get competitive baseball.”

Find daily updates on the Web at www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and Facebook (sungazettenews).

DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

An unexpected and disappointing start made the situation more difficult, but it didn’t keep the Arlington Senior Ruth 13BASEBALL Babe under All-Stars from winning the recent District 6 Tournament championship. After losing its first game to Falls Church American, 8-7, in eight innings, Arlington bounced back to win four straight baseball games and capture the title at Waters Field in Vienna. Arlington defeated the Vienna All-Stars, 13-1 and 8-4, in the championship round. “We knew we had a good team and we thought we could win three straight and win the title. That didn’t work out,” Arlington manager Mark Murray said. In that first game, Arlington tied the score at 7 thanks to Will Cantwell’s threerun double in the seventh inning. Falls Church plated a run in the eighth to win. Arlington’s surge to the championship began in its second game when the All-Stars defeated Springfield, 12-5, with right-hander Josh Jones on the mound. He went four strong innings to get the

The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 13-under All-Stars won the District 6 Tournament title.

win. Arlington played the same Falls Church team in its third game and rallied to win, 14-9, after trailing 8-1. “That was the big moment of the tournament for us to win that game,” Murray said. Gus Nathanson pitched five innings of one-run relief to get the win, and various players came up with big hits, including three from Sam Nichols. In its 13-1 win over Vienna in the winners’-bracket final, John Edelstein started and pitched three innings of shutout

ball and Neil Carroll had three hits and multiple RBI. In the 8-4 play-back win over Vienna, Hunter Spicer pitched five innings to earn the victory, and Carroll had two hits and three RBI. Second baseman Eric Shellhouse started an inning-ending double play in the sixth to stop a Vienna rally. Arlington trailed in that game, 1-0, then scored four runs in the fourth and two each in the fifth and seventh. “This team plays very good defense,” Murray said. “If our hitters stay patient, the bats will come along. That’s a big key.

Swimming

Triple winners were Jack Carman, Ryan Baker and Petie Nassetta. Double winners were Amanda DiMeglio, Jillian Johnson, Kiera Johnson and Richard Gentry. Single winners were Emme Yoder, Rowan Clancy, Lucas Zidlicky, Avery Nassetta, Chris Outlaw, Izzy Bernasek, Mackie Repke, Luke Bernasek, Thomas Outlaw, Caroline Klauder, Will Scribner, Lily Darcey, Conner McCarthy, Cate Barrett, George Cranwell, Kate Loper and Arav Bhargava.

Continued from Page 24

Top: Overlee swimmers cheer on their teammates at pool’s edge against Chesterbrook. Above: Overlee’s Luke Aslaksen raises his hand in celebration after winning a race. See a slideshow from PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT the meet at www. insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

Max Patillo, Elsa Leichty, Sean Conley, Drew Harker, Emma Hutchison, Andrew Meighan, Grace Motta, Emily Brooks and Andrew Walker. n The Washington Golf and Country

Club Lightning (4-0) defeated ArmyNavy in Country Club Swimming and Diving Association Division A action, 355-129. The Lightning have won every meet this season by at least 100 points.

n In their final week of regular season Colonial Swimming League Red Division competition, the Fort Myer Squids posted a win against the South Riding Stingrays, 228-216. Cyrus Beauvais set a league recond in the 25 breaststroke. Anais Beauvais improved her earlier team record in the 11-12 breast. Triple winners were Cyrus Beauvais, Mariah Bowman, Claire Mowery and Nora Sherman. Gabi Ousley Naseman was a double winner. Single winners were Jack Mowery, Caroline Ousley Naseman, Noah Ousley Naseman, Sarah Grace Rogers, Jack St. Pierre, Hannah Zamary and Thanos Zervos. n The Arlington Knights of Columbus Holy Mackerels (3-2) lost to the Burke Centre Stingers, 248-196, in Colonial Swim League White Division action. Mac Marsh won three races. Double winners were Alexandra Browne and Caitlin Sughrue. Zachary Black, Sam Hughes, Shahan Jayasinghe, Lucy Khlopin, Jimmy Markowicz, Lily Miller and Zach Rosenthal were single winners. Miller broke a team record in the 13-14 girls breaststroke (39.73). Marsh lowered his team record in the 9-10 boys breast (40.62). A team relay record was broken by the 15-18 girls relay team of Kendra Metcalfe, Lucy Khlopin, Isabel Barnidge and Christina Savory. At the All-Star Relay Carnival, the Holy Mackerels were second in the White Division. Six team records were broken.

www.insidenova.com

Gabi Valencia, Emily Gallion, David Gallion and Bryn Edwards. Single winners were Natalie Martin, Ben Cassatt, Rylee Neumann, Woody Jones and Kait Luncher. Emily Gallion broke her 11-12 girls freestyle record with a blazing 28.81. The 13-14 girls medley relay of Claire Fitzpatrick, Rylee Neumann, Brooke Weiser and Cassidy Green broke a longstanding record from 1996 by swimming a 1:04.94. n The Dominion Hills Warriors (32) of Division 8 defeated host Sideburn Run, 253-167, in its final meet. For the Warriors, double winners were Lily Woodward, Gavin Anzaldi and Luke Anzaldi. Single winners were Mikayla Ullom, Mae Seward, Charlotte Ellis, Meghan Long, Eli Patterson, Kevin Morris-Larkin, Luke Hepp, Emily Larsen, Clara Smith, Maya Aguirre, Mayu Ovando, Emma Deering, Cooper McComis, Nate LeNard, Noah Swisher, Matthew Whoriskey, Alex Munoz and Lauren Fatouros. Ellsie Seward, 6, earned most improved swimmer of the meet by dropping 4.75 seconds in the 8-under breaststroke. Next was Wesley Allen, who cut 2.7 seconds in the 8-under freestyle. n The Donaldson Run Thunderbolts (2-3) of the NVSL’s Division 2 defeated the visiting Vienna Aquatic Club, 243177, in their final meet. For the Thunderbolts, three team records were set; Charlie Greenwood 8-under freestyle (16.33); Jack Tsuchitani 910 backstroke (37.94) and Bryan Meade 15-18 frees (24.92). Double winners were Meade, Tsuchitani, Charlie Greenwood, Thomas Rodman, Gracie Jansen and T.J. Hutchison. Single winners were Valerie Engel, Eliza Gromada, Rachel Conley,

This is a great group of kids with good character.” As an example of stingy defense, Arlington catcher Matthew Allen threw out two runners trying to steal in the tournament, in addition to having a couple of key hits. Other contributing players for Arlington in the tournament were Liam Brennan, Liam Holland, Devon Wilmoth, Will Fitzpatrick, Will Fineman and Ryan Salsburg. Following the district tourney, Arlington advanced to the state tournament, hosted by Arlington at Barcroft Park. Arlington won its first two games, then lost its next to finish 2-2 in the state. NOTE: The Arlington All-Stars played five warmup games prior to the district tournament, going 2-2-1. n The Arlington Senior Babe Ruth 15under All-Stars finished second with a 4-2 record and four shutouts, including three in a row, in the state tournament in South Hill. Arlington, which, won the District 6 Tournament, lost to Greater Fairfax, 6-5, in the state finals. For more details and stories about the Arlington team’s state tournament games, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

July 23, 2015

Arlington 13s Win District, Finish 2-2 in State Tourney

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

Sports Briefs YMCA GYMNASTS SHINE AT NATIONAL MEET: The Ar-

lington Angels and the Arlington Saints recently participated in the YMCA Nationals. The Saints had William Abraham and Alejandro Gonzalez compete in Level 4 and Marko Freund in Level 5. All three boys medaled on all six of the events. The Angels took 12 girls to the competition. Maddie Schuman was awarded the Outstanding Athlete Scholarship Award at the start of the event and later competed in Level 8, finishing fourth on beam, fourth on floor and 13th in all-around. Annie Hatcher, Sophie Hatcher and Elise Haukenes competed in Level 9 and all qualified to the championship finals. Annie Hatcher finished second on vault and 13th in the all-around. Sophie Hatcher finished ourth on floor, fifth on vault, eighth on beam, and eighth in allaround. Haukenes was first in all-around and floor, was third on beam and uneven bars and fourth on vault. The Level 6 Angels team (Hanna Farson, Carla Castegnaro, Keira Martin, Karolena Salmon) took first on floor as a team. Farson was first on vault, first on floor and third in all-around. Castegnaro was second on floor, sixth on beam and eighth in all-around. Salmon was third on vault, seventh on bars and floor and ninth in all-around. Martin placed eighth on vault, fifth on floor and 12th in all-around. Halle Iwaszko, Hannah Ford and Nicole Owens competed in X-Cel Gold and also had strong finishes. Iwaszko was second on vault, third on floor and third in all-around. Ford placed fourth on vault, third on beam, fifth on floor and fourth in all-around. Owens was first on vault, seventh on beam, sixth on floor and seventh in all-around. In the Level 3 competition, Mia Harrel was fifth on vault, first on bars, first on beam, first on floor and first in all-around.

Members of the Arlington YMCA Angels and Saints gymnastics teams participated in the recent YMCA Nationals.

The 9-under Arlington Travel Baseball Blue team holds their trophies after winning a recent summer tournament. The Toucans won the recent Arlington Girls Softball Association’s Ponytail North Division tournament championship.

ARLINGTON TRAVEL BASEBALL CHAMPIONS: The Ar-

lington Travel Baseball 9-under Blue won a championship at the Baseball Nation Virginia State Tournament. Among the players were Isaac Hobbs, Jon Bhojwani, Javier Murray, John Sharkey, Jack Rucker, Landon Huth, Jonah Carlson, Max Myers, Eric Ito, Mason Bull, Andy Palma and Dereje Rucker. The team was coached to a win by Josh DiDonato. The 11-under Blue won the Silver Bracket of the Keys for Soldiers Tournament. Players were Beck Ortiz-Rohaly, Phillip Bird, Davis Wiley, Patrick Ashley, Michael Keefe, Drew Tsakounis, Ian Smith, Charlie Adams, Simon Romano, Mac Marsh, Bobby McDonough, Mark Haines and Nick Ruge. The team was coached by Glenn Swanson and assistants Sam Fox and Scott Ginsberg. The Arsenal 12-under Blue won the Silver Bracket of the Clarksburg Keys for Soldiers Tournament with a 41 record and outscored opponents, 60-26 and throwing two shutouts. All 12 players pitched in the five games. Each player contributed offensively as well, as the team batted .442 with only eight strikeouts in 120 at-bats. The team was coached by Adam Balutis. TOUCANS WIN SOFTBALL TITLE: The Toucans from

www.insidenova.com

Jamestown Elementary School defeated the Warriors, 2-1, in the championship game of the Arlington Girls Softball Association Ponytail North Division. The Toucans trailed 1-0 going into their last at-bat,

Sun Gazette

The 11-under Arlington Travel Baseball Blue team holds their trophies after winning a recent summer tournament.

but scored two runs on key hits by Catherine Allen, Maren Stroup and Eva Butler for the walk-off victory. Maggie Ramos, Margaret Todd and Molly Kaufman pitched well for the Toucans. Sydney Belt, Tyler Meadows and Aisling Flett made key defensive plays to keep the score tight. The season resumes in the fall for Arlington softball teams. ARLINGTON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER NEWS: Ar-

lington Youth Football & Cheer Club is looking for coaches for its football and cheer program. Contact the commissioner at commissioner@aflva.com. Registration for the program opens in April. Register at www. aflva.com. ANNUAL WIFFLE BALL WORLD SERIES: The 20th an-

nual Northern Virginia Wiffle Ball World Series is Saturday, Aug. 1, starting at 8 a.m. at Waters Field in Vienna. Van Metre Cos. and 2YF sponsor the event, in which money is collected to help children in need of medical support, providing grants to families affected by cancer

The 11-under Arlington Travel Baseball Arsenal Blue gather after the team won a recent summer tournament title.

and donating funds to hospitals and other local charities. In the past six years, the series has contributed more than $300,000. Games are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for those not pre-registered. There will be moon bounces, face painting, balloon sculpting and an appearance by Ronald McDonald. Dozens of teams are annually entered in the daylong competition. Each team that is entered plays two or three games, win lor lose. For much more information and to register in advance, visit the Web site at www.2yf.org. ARLINGTON SENIOR GOLF: The Arlington Senior Golf

Club’s 2015 traveling league is recruiting new players. For information, contact Terry Townshead at artistic_ dimensions@msn.com or call Jennifer Collins at (703) 228-4745.

High School Roundup ARLINGTON LACROSSE PLAYERS CHOSEN ALL-STATE: Four players from Ar-

lington public schools, three boys and one girl, were chosen to the Virginia High School League’s 6A all-state lacrosse teams. Making first team all-state on the boys

side were Washington-Lee senior attack Jake Newsome and Yorktown juniors Conner Shears (defenseman) and Mason Pollock (goalie), who made more than 170 saves in 2015. Newman, who will play Division I college lacrosse at Brown, led the D.C. area

with 75 goals. He twice scored nine goals in two games and eight more in two others. He scored at least one goal in every game and finished with 12 assists. Newsome helped Washington-Lee to one of its best seasons in a number of years.

The Yorktown boys also had a winning season. Making second team all-state for the girls was Yorktown sophomore attack Laura Crawford, who was one of the team’s top scorers and led the Patriots to a winning season.

employment

ABC LICENSE

I, Jack J Goehring, ,,, &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG $UERULVW KDYH DEVROXWHO\ no connection or association with "Jack-the-Ripper &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG $UERULVWV LLCâ&#x20AC;? Jack Inquiries: Goehring, Forever *UHHQ &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG $UERULVW ,QF 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 & 8/20/15

MOMs Organic Market Inc. trading as MOMs Organic Market, 1901 N Veitch St, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia 22201. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer Off Premises and Keg license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Scott Nash, Owner. NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. 7/16 & 7/23/15

ABC LICENSE DL Far East Corporation trading as Pho Dulles 75, 1058 Elden St, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia 20170. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer on Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Tranh Dang, President

Reach over 150,000 homes!

NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

in Sun Gazette Leesburg Today â&#x20AC;˘ Ashburn Today Prince William Today

7/23 & 7/30/15

Call us today 703-771-8831

houses of Worship John 10:10 ...I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International

rin

Rev. Michelle C. Thomas, Sr. Pastor ntire Family! E e h t Lansdowne Executive Center - 19440 Golf Vista Plaza, Suite #140, Lansdowne, VA 20176 g www.holyandwhole.org - 703-729-6007

Sunday School â&#x20AC;˘ 10:00 AM

Communion Service â&#x20AC;˘ 1st Sunday

Sunday Morning Worship â&#x20AC;˘ 11:00 AM

Corporate Intercessory Prayer â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday â&#x20AC;˘ 7:00 PM

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Sunday â&#x20AC;˘ 11:00 AM

Reality Bible Study â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday â&#x20AC;˘ 7:30 PM

HOUSEKEEPER

Part Time Project Manager

Full-time housekeeper / laundress needed from 2:00PM to 9:00PM Monday through Friday and from 8:00AM to 4:00PM on Saturday. Must have car. Must speak English and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Contact 571.406.9467

Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

1-866-362-6497

DISTILLIING TECHNICIAN PT/FT KO Distilling in Manassas. Assist in the manufacturing, storing, bottling, & shipping of distilled spirits; cleaning plant & equip; inventory mgmt. $12/hr. PT 20-30/wk; FT 40/wk w/benefits. Send resume to bill@kodistilling.com

Telecommute/flex 10 - 25 hrs /wk. at $30/hr. Foundation representing $28.4 billion/yr. industry seeks experienced project mngr. to help prepare programs, e-newsletter, meetings/ events and contact students on career opptys. Strong writing/communication skills. Self starter experienced in either program/ project mgmt., meeting mgmt., assn/corp mgmt., publications, recruiting or teaching. Send brief letter & resume to ICPF@icpfbox.org

July 23, 2015

legals

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Site Directors, Zone Leaders, and Educational Specialists in several Prince William County Schools before and after programs.

Come join us on July 28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or July 30 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 3421 Commission Court, Suite 100, Woodbridge, VA 22192. EOE

Technical Intelligence Analyst (Multiple Openings). Identify new cyber threat campaigns; reverse engineer and analyze malicious codes, distributed denial of service tools, and documents; track malware; monitor groups, teams and actors; write reports and educate clients and internal teams of iSIGHT Partners, cyber security firm in Chantilly, VA. Must have Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Computer Science or Security; 2-yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cyber security analysis experience; and knowledge of malware analysis, network sniffers, and with process, registry, file and memory analysis tools. Background check conducted. Send resumes to: https://careers-isightpartners.icims.com/ jobs/1377/technical-intelligence-analyst-%28multiple-openings%29/job. EOE.

professionalservices mortgage services

accounting services

Learn Dore boĆľĆ&#x161; ACCOUNTING the enefits of a FINANCIAL www.SeniorLifestyleMortgage.com LTD REVERSE MORTGAGE

Vienna. Small business accounting & financial services since 1975. Corporate & Individual Taxes New business formation, budgets, procedures, financial reports.

SeniorLifestyleMortgage.com

Bill Hornbeck 703-777-6840

703-255-5508

NMLS#1221314 Mortgage Solutions Ltd.

DOES YOUR YARD LOOK LIKE A JUNGLE?

P. SOSA LANDSCAPE

Giovanni Lawn & Garden

MUCH MORE!

Lawn Care, Mulching, Trimming, Pruning, Trash Removal, Power Wash, Stone Work, Gutter Cleaning, Cut Trees & More!

laWn&garden Amazonia Inc. Lawn & Landscaping Service Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Every 10 Days â&#x20AC;˘ Biweekly â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Edging â&#x20AC;˘ Overseeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching â&#x20AC;˘ Gutter Cleaning

Lawn Mowing: 1/4 acre $30 â&#x20AC;˘Deck Staining/Repairâ&#x20AC;˘Foundation Repair Driveway Sealing â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘ Fence Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls Mulching â&#x20AC;˘ Trash hauling

Licensed & Insured

703.799.4379

Safari Lawn & Landscaping 571-405-0254

â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizing â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Control 20+ Yrs. â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning

â&#x20AC;˘ Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Seasonal Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Planting â&#x20AC;˘ New Lawns â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Drains

Call for free estimate 703-878-4524 â&#x20AC;˘ elmerslawnandgarden@msn.com

Licensed and insured

(703)281-2298 Complete Lawn & Landscape service

MENTION THIS AD FOR A 10% DISCOUNT Licensed & Insured With Over 15 Years Experience sosalandscape@gmail.com

giovannilandscape@cox.net www.giovannilandscapeva.com

Need to advertise your laNdscapiNg busiNess? Contact Tonya Fields for rates! tfields@sungazette.net 703.771.8831

www.insidenova.com

Elmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn and Garden

703-585-0474 703-385-2127

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

lawn&garden

Sweet Garden Lawn Care

Senior Discount (65+)

Licensed and Insured

Call for FREE estimate!

703-627-7723

Leo Coelho, owner www.sweetgardenlawn.com

FREE cut? ASK us!

SPRING CLEAN-UP â&#x20AC;˘ MULCHING

â&#x20AC;˘ Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration â&#x20AC;˘ Seeding â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizing â&#x20AC;˘ Planting â&#x20AC;˘ Edging â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Hauling â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘ Irrigation

tree ServiceS The

Heart of Wood Tree Service

the same? Do all these ads look Try a company thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different.

2014 Winner of Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Super Service Award, Thanks Everyone!

We offer tree removal, pruning & stump grinding. We will clean out your trees & yard, not your pockets! We thoroughly blow clean your yard before we get paid. Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Workers Comp Owned & Operated by N. Arlington Homeowner 18 Years Experience

571-482-0996

EXPERT

Tree Cutting & Stump Removal

At Affordable Rates

Let our our experienced planting annuals and Let experienced &&knowledgeable knowledgeablegardeners gardenersassist assistyou youwith with planting annuals

perennials, weeding,weeding, mulching, hand pruning, transplanting and dividing. hourly and perennials, mulching, transplanting & dividing. Low Low hourly rates.rates.

Sharon Lynch, Owner

540.454.9500

Spring Special 15% OFF Tree Service! Gutter Cleaningâ&#x20AC;˘ Tree Planting â&#x20AC;˘ Lot Clearing Spring Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘ Mulching Accepting All Major Credit Cards johnqueirolo1@gmail.com www.vaexperttreeremoval.com

HES Co. LLC

703-203-8853 Licensed/Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Member Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List & BBB

NORTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE & LANDSCAPING Tree Experts For Over 30 Years Family Owned & Operated SPRIN 540-533-8092 SPEC G IA 25% O L â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removalâ&#x20AC;˘ Clean Up FF â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Lot Clearing WITH THIS â&#x20AC;˘ Deadlimbing â&#x20AC;˘ Uplift Trees AD! â&#x20AC;˘ Grading â&#x20AC;˘ Private Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining/Stone Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Grading Driveways Honest & Dependable Serv. â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hr. Emerg. Serv. Satisfaction Guaranteed Lic./Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Member â&#x20AC;˘ BBB

DaviD KenneDyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree service Mulching & Power washing seasoned Firewood available all TyPes oF Tree work Tree & sTuMP reMoval 10 Years experience Licensed & insured We accept aLL Major credit cards 540-547-2831 â&#x20AC;˘ 540-272-8669

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose this page! Outdoor services such as Landscaping & Tree Services are important during the winter months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be sure to keep these phone numbers at your fingertips!

Need to advertise your service? Contact Tonya Fields:

703-771-8831 tfields@sungazette.net

homeimprovement brick & block

King Kreations LLC Masonry

Concrete, Brick, Stone, Patios,

A company Walkways, Driveways, Walls you can (Decorative & Retaining), truly trust! Chimneys, Repairs All New Installations Guaranteed 6 Years; Repairs 3 Years!!

Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Masonry

20%

WITH OFF TH AD! IS

We accept Visa, MasterCard & Discover

WE DO IT ALL, BIG OR SMALL!

FREE ESTIMATES: Call 703-883-7123 or 540-847-KING (5464)

Schedule now for Spring Discounts!!!

540-533-8092

bathroom & kitchen remodeling

Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Celebrating 15 Years in Business!!

TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling

www.insidenova.com

5x7 Tub Bathroom Remodel

Select your remodeling products from our Mobile Showroom and Design Center!

Granite countertop

Sun Gazette

5 Rooms $137

All Work Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

Carpet Stretching 24 / 7 emergenCy water damage Upholstery & rug Cleaning 35 years exp Including the white House

Historic Restorations â&#x20AC;˘ Specializing In Custom Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways â&#x20AC;˘ Stoops â&#x20AC;˘ Small & Large Repairs

â&#x20AC;˘ Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways â&#x20AC;˘ Fire Pits â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplaces â&#x20AC;˘ Paver Driveways

Masonry Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Columns Stone Work on your house Honest & Dependable Service Satisfaction Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Lic./Ins.

Full Insured & Class A Licensed EST. 1999

Free Estimates Estimates 703-999-2928 VisitFree our website: www.twopoorteachers.com

carpet cleaning

MOTTERN MASONRYDesign

â&#x20AC;˘

20+ Years Expertise, Fully Licensed & Insured

Contractors License #2705144443

brick & block

Does Your house Need Cleaning? Call our professionals!

Top Rated on Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Insured

703.496.7491

www.motternmasonry.com

Decorative Concrete & Paver Specialists We offer a variety of finishes, including Stamped Concrete & Pavers, to provide your project a unique & special look. Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways â&#x20AC;˘ Pool Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Steps Stoops â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Pavers

571-323-2566 www.greatfallsdevelopment.com

brick & block

POTOMAC MASONRY 703-498-8526

New Installations & Repairs Stone â&#x20AC;˘ Flagstone â&#x20AC;˘ Brick â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete

Free Estimates!!! Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured

www.potomac-masonry.com

703-978-2270

www.acclaimedrestorations.com

cleaning

12 Years Experience Residential & Commercial

2QFH Â&#x2021; :HHNO\ %L :HHNO\ Â&#x2021; 0RQWKO\

â&#x20AC;&#x153;LA CASAâ&#x20AC;? HOUSE CLEANING

Call Patricia 571-315-1350 PERSONALIZED SERVICE

patriciaarancibia11@hotmail.com

*UHDW 5HIHUHQFHV )UHH (VWLPDWHV

Sparkling House Cleaning Houses â&#x20AC;˘ Apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Move-In/Out Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Bi-weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Residential & Commerical â&#x20AC;˘ Lic, Bonded & Ins Great References â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates Call Maria for rates & info

703-517-2422

homeimprovement concrete

handyman

Victoria’s CLEANING SERVICES

Specializing in Houses, Townhouses and Apartment Cleaning Free Est. • Good Ref ’s • Satisfaction Guaranteed Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly or One Time • Move-in/out Residential/Commerical Licensed

703-321-6627

Insured

30 Years experieince

Houses, Apartments, Townhouses & offices Great prices and excellent work...!!!

Handyman S& S Services

Driveways • siDewalks Patios • slabs

Interior • Exterior Painting •Drywall • Plumbing • Electrical •Tree Trimming & Services • Mulching •Landscaping • Land Clearing & much more!

Insured & Licensed • crjconcrete@aol.com

571-221-2785

DESIGN

Chimneys Retaining Walls Pool Decks Fireplace Footing/Slabs

FREE ESTIMATES

:DWHUSURRÀQJ Drainage Control Lot Clearing Grading Residential/ Commerical

Proudly Serving Arlington County since 1988

10% OFF

6PDOO /DUJH 5HSDLUV 2ZQHU 6XSHUYLVHG %DNHUZRRGVEXLOG#DRO FRP

Baker & Woods Construction 703-350-9133

703-964-7397

info@cimaconstruction.net www.cimaconstruction.net

Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical Drywall • Painting • Roofing Power Washing

703-200-3122

Reliable, Licensed & Insured No Job Too Small!

Handyman Service

Carpentry • Masonry Painting • Plumbing • Roofing Foundation Repair • Waterproofing Tile • Landscaping & Grading • Downed Tree & Branch Removal • Ext Wood Repair Reasonable Rates

References • Licensed & Insured

703-863-2150 home improvement

George Paz Painting & Home Improvement Handy Service Painting • Carpentry Drywall • General Work 20 Years Experience 703-926-8721 Cell georgepaz87@hotmail.com

D&B Hauling And Moving

Junk

Satisfaction Guarantee!

703-944-5181

www.heroshomes.com

Immediate Response Honest, Reliable,& Punctual Basements Very Low Prices Furniture

constr debris

703-327-1100 WWW.HOMEELEMENT.COM

Alfredo's Construction Company, Inc.

Kozan ConstruCiton Kitchen, Bath & Basement Tile Installation Over 20 Years Experience Call for a Free Estimate:

703.731.1056

Website: Kozan.co Email: kozanconstruction@gmail.com

home improvement

General Carpentry Repairs • Drywall Tile • Door & Window Installations Int & Ext Painting • Concrete & Stonework • Baths Basements • Additions • Total Remodeling Floor Heating Installations Insured/Licensed • Free Estimates/Excellent References

703-989-9946 • 703-242-5107 davidparedes26@yahoo.com www.homeimprovementnova.com

edwin@heroshomes.com

Setting a Standard in Home renovationS & new ConStruCtion SolutionS

Custom Remodeling & Additions

IIIII FIVE STAR HANDYMAN o Interior & Exterior Painting o Carpentry o Decks o Basement Refinishing o Stain o Fences o Power Wash o Kitchens o Bathrooms o Ceramic Tile o Electrical o Plumbing o Gardens o And Much More! Free Estimates • Since 1992 • Lic & Ins

Interior

Baths, Kitchens, Additions and all Interior Modifications Exterior Decks, Patios, Siding, and Roofing

www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com

AAA+ Hauling

703-403-7700

25 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured

VA: 703-698-0060 MD: 301-316-1603

Call Bob 703-338-0734 or 703-250-3486

appliances

703-508-9853 • 703-207-9771

• Concrete Driveways • Patio's • Sidewalks • Stone • Brick

Light & Heavy Hauling Trash Removal • Yard Clean-Up Raking & Mowing!

Garages

handyman

Bill’s

We do it all!

Limit $300

My HandyMan Kitchens • Baths • Finished Basements • Decks • Patios

No Job Too Small, Too Large!

VA Class A License #2705019491

contracting/ construction handyman Professional custom build design

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

540-683-0470 • Licensed & Insured

hauLing

CONCRETE & MASONRY Brick Flagstone Concrete Pavers Stamped Concrete

202-359-6490

CRJ ConCRete

contracting/ construction Driveways Patios Walkways Stoops/Porches Steps

• Painting • Plumbing • Rotton Wood Repair Window Sealing & Trim Repair • Drywall Repairs • Remodeling • Cabniet Refinishing • Waterproofing of French Drain Sub Pumps • Garbage Disposals • All Masonry • Brick Retaining Wall Repairs •

Free Estimates All Types of Handyman Services

Free Estimates

Call: 703-861-8348

For all your Home Improvement needs!

No Job Too Small

Phone: 703-437-3822 • Cell: 703-795-5621

• Honestly • Experience • Good references

KB HOME IMPROVEMENT

Moore Handyman

• Driveways • exposeD aggregate • patios • Footings • slabs • stampeD ConCrete • siDewalks

Morale´s Cleaning Services

home improvement

July 23, 2015

cLeaning

Sun Gazette Classifieds Contact us for rates! 703-771-8831

home improvement Need to advertise your business in Fairfax and Arlington? Contact our reps for advertising information! 703-771-8831

CONTRACTORS, INC.

703.444.1226

Build it the right way with R&J!

Residential & Commercial Remodeling Since 1979 Custom Additions • Basements 2nd Story Additions • Kitchens & Baths Garages & Carports Sunrooms • Replacement Windows Licensed • Bonded •Insured Free Estimates • References

703.444.1226

www.northern-virginia-remodeling.com

www.insidenova.com

The Sun Gazette Classifieds Your resource for qualified employees. Contact your account representative & ask about our Advertising Specials! 703.771.8831

Residential & Commercial Remodeling

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

homeimprovement home improvement

home improvement

Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement & Handyman Services 540-533-8092

All Handyman Services No Job Too Big or Small

Honest & Dependable Service Satisfaction Guaranteed Lic./ Ins.

preSSure waShing

plumbing

Moore

, LLC

Custom Audio/Visual Room â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Kitchen & Bath Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘ Finish Carpentry â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Decks General Painting â&#x20AC;˘ General Handyman Services Francisco Rojo Licensed & Insured 571-213-0850 571-235-8304 bolimex101@gmail.com www.bolimexconstruction.com References available. Call for Free Estimate.

moving & Storage

Jake Martin

Master Plumber/Owner

703-777-7586 Licensed & Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Family Owned & Operated

Service Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Water Services â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Repairs/ Logs â&#x20AC;˘ Sewage/Sump Pumps Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Well Pump Water Heaters â&#x20AC;˘Water Softening & Conditioning

Pressure Washing

Decks & Houses Free Estimates

202-359-6490 poolS

poolS

Transform Your ouTdoor space WiTh innovaTive design We offer state of the art pool & outdoor living space design for any budget. â&#x20AC;˘ Patios, Decks, Grills & More â&#x20AC;˘ Decades of Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Pool & Fountain Services

Need to advertise your service? â&#x20AC;˘ Sun Gazette Classifieds â&#x20AC;˘ 703-771-8831

540-316-6111 â&#x20AC;˘ 844-9AQUATIC

painting

Carlos Painting, inC.

t abou er Askr Wints! l u o ecia Sp â&#x20AC;˘Interior & Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Drywall â&#x20AC;˘Textured Ceiling â&#x20AC;˘Plaster Repair â&#x20AC;˘Deck Sealing â&#x20AC;˘Water Damage â&#x20AC;˘Pressure Washing â&#x20AC;˘Wall Paper Removal â&#x20AC;˘Crown/Chair Molding â&#x20AC;˘Rotton Wood â&#x20AC;˘Window Seals â&#x20AC;˘References â&#x20AC;˘Trim Repair â&#x20AC;˘Guaranteed

Special Price for Empty Houses!

Martin Thibault

Interior & Exterior Painting for 23 20 Years

703-476-0834

703-256-1214 â&#x20AC;˘ 571-233-7667

Very Reasonable Prices

We now accept credit cards

Licensed & Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

carlosfpainting@yahoo.com

0EZTTFZ 1BJOUJOH --$

OCHOAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting Inc. 10+ Years Exp. Your Local Experts for.. â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘ Int. & Ext. Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Crown Moulding â&#x20AC;˘ Finished Basements â&#x20AC;˘ Reground â&#x20AC;˘ Install Carpet/Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Sanding Flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘ Deteriorated Wood Repl.

roofing

HudsOn ROOFing COmpany Over 30 Years Experience We Take Pride in Our Craftsmanship

10% OFF

Roof Repair Valid With Coupon

ROOFing â&#x20AC;˘ siding $ WindOWs â&#x20AC;˘ gutteRs 175 OFF Any Complete Roof Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ New Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Tear-Offs New Roof Shingle Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Flat Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Cedar Shakes Storm Damage â&#x20AC;˘ Roof Inspections â&#x20AC;˘ Insurance Claims Over 12,000 No Job Too Small â&#x20AC;˘ Owner Supervised Satisfied Valid W/Coupon

Free Estimates

703-615-8727 hudsonroofingco@aol.com

Customers

VA Class A Lic #2705-028844A

-JDFOTFE *OTVSFE

703-597-6163 â&#x20AC;˘ AngelOchoa1103@yahoo.com

Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Wood Replacement Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘ Deck Staining â&#x20AC;˘ Sidewalks Concrete Patios â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways

Guaranteed Work â&#x20AC;˘ Lic. & Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Ref. â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

odysseypaintingllc@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Tel: 703-586-7136

WE DO

ROOFS AND JUST

ROOFS BAKER & WOODS PAINTING QUALITY PAINTING WORKMANSHIP

Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

Interior Painting Drywall Staining/Sealing Reasonable Pricing

Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

Exterior Painting Carpentry Power Washing Good Prep Quality

1R -RE WR 6PDOO RU /DUJH Â&#x2021; 2ZQHU 6XSHUYLVHG Â&#x2021; 5HVLGHQWLDO &RPPHUFLDO Bakerwoodsbuild@aol.com

www.insidenova.com

paving

Sun Gazette

FREE ESTIMATES

VA Class A License

#2705019491 703-350-9133 plumbing

703-254-6599

Valid w/coupon

RN PAVING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

No Job Too Small!

Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Parking Lots â&#x20AC;˘ Seal Coating Line Striping â&#x20AC;˘ Curb Painting

Sewer and Water Repair and Replacement Bathroom Remodeling & All Your Plumbing Needs

703-490-5365 571-620-9724

No Deposits â&#x20AC;˘ Pay Us When Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Satisfied With Our Work

2)) Exterior Painting

Sydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plumbing & Repairs

Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed

20 Year Warranty On All New Roofs

2YHU 6DWLVĂ&#x20AC;HG Customers

Proudly Serving Fairfax County since 1988

2YHU <HDUV ([SHULHQFH Licensed & Insured

â&#x20AC;˘ FLAT ROOFS â&#x20AC;˘ SHINGLES â&#x20AC;˘ REPAIRS

703-627-3574

www.rooffixed.com

ATLANTIC ROOFING 703-685-3635 Family owned & operated since 1987

See us on the web! www.atlanticroofing.org

windowS

Chesapeake Potomac Services

Window Cleaning - Inside & Outside, By Hand, Residental Specialist, Ask us about our window sash rope, broken glass & screen repair services Floor Waxing - Buffing, Polishing, Wood & Marble. Ask about our Paste Wax Service Power Washing - No Damage, Low Pressure, Soft Brushing by Hand, Removes Dirt

703-356-4459

License â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded â&#x20AC;˘ Insured Full Time, Family Owned & Operated, 30 years experience, No Pick-Up Labor

Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. July 23, 1936: n Arthur Godfrey was the featured speaker as Arlington Democrats rallied at Washington-Lee High School to support U.S. Rep. Howard “Judge” Smith. n Circuit Court Judge Walter McCarthy has received a $500 supplement from the Fairfax County government to his $4,500 state salary, and also recently received a $1,000 supplement from Arlington County officials. July 21-22, 1955: n Arlington planners are seeking to create uniform standards for swimming pools in the county. n Leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Virginia have come out in favor of integration. July 21-22, 1960: n Arlington business leader Stuart Baker has filed to run as an independent against U.S. Sen. Willis Robertson (DVa.). n An Arlington teen wants the state government to lift its ban on motor scooters. July 21-22, 1967: n The School Board has tapped Edward Kingman as chairman for the coming year. n Andrew Ferrari has been named an associate judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. n The average annual salary for county residents in now above $14,000, and local unemployment remains under 2 percent. n Kemper Elementary School in Green Valley is expected to be turned into a child-care center. July 23, 1971: n The School Board is continuing to work on a plan for the desegregation of Drew Elementary School. n The inaugural use of a DC-10 in commercial service will occur when a United Airlines flight from San Francisco arrives at Dulles Airport. July 23, 1984: n A Sun story suggests that the selection of Geraldine Ferraro as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee could not only help Walter Mondale in Virginia, but also could assist Democrat Edythe Harrison in her effort to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. John Warner.

TV CLASSICS © StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. *It featured Mr. T 6. Middle-earth dweller 9. Slavic monarch 13. Paparazzo’s quest 14. India’s smallest state 15. Haul with a tackle 16. Raja’s wife, pl. 17. Address abbreviation 18. *Bert’s roommate 19. *Gilligan’s domain 21. *Andy Griffith, e.g. 23. *Alex P. Keaton accessory 24. Coal miner’s layer 25. Part of overalls 28. Give up 30. World-wide 35. *Fonzie’s comeback: “Sit ____ ____” 37. On bottom of coffee mug 39. Swelling 40. “No problem!” 41. Brown with a tinge of red 43. Like an ear infection 44. Server’s request 46. Like Gulf Stream 47. Driver’s road display? 48. Complicated situations 50. Air of allure, slang 52. Popular sauce on Chinese food 53. Louboutin’s creation 55. Ford Explorer, e.g. 57. *”Cheers” spin-off 61. Characteristic to consider 64. Cured item popular on bagels, pl. 65. *”Doctor Who” broadcaster 67. ____ Jane

69. Audience’s approval 70. Charged particle 71. Two under on one hole 72. Increases or adds to 73. Foot digit 74. Chased up a tree

2. Bangkok native 3. Ages and ages 4. Not upright 5. Tessarae artwork 6. “Goodness gracious!” 7. Chop off 8. Casper the Friendly Ghost’s uncle 9. Unit of pressure named after

DOWN 1. Credit card rate

Torricelli 10. Pueblo tribesman 11. “Clueless” catch phrase 12. Coral barrier 15. “The Love Bug” 20. Must-haves 22. Take greedily 24. Oozing 25. *Kind of buddies 26. Accustom 27. They flock together? 29. *He took over for Bob Barker 31. O in b.o. 32. Greek Bs 33. Friend from Mexico 34. *Cagney’s partner 36. Phil Mickelson’s ball prop 38. *”That ____” with Marlo Thomas 42. Aggregate 45. Withstand 49. Female 51. *Kermit, e.g. 54. Galactic path 56. Type of consonant 57. Bolt 58. *Third from the sun 59. Car shaft 60. Neptune’s realm, pl. 61. Teenager’s woe 62. Zoo room 63. Bathroom flooring 66. Fan’s discontent 68. *____ Flanders of “The Simpsons”

31 July 23, 2015

Arlington history

55+ News WORKSHOP LOOKS AT FRESH FRUIT:

Ideas for using fresh fruit from local farmers’ markets will be discussed on Monday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403. CHESS CLUBBERS TO GATHER: The

Madison Chess Club seeks players of all ability levels to play on Monday, July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Madison Community Center. For information, call (703) 534-6232. TAI CHI PRACTICE OFFERED: Tai chi

practice is offered Monday, July 27 and

Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

For information, call (703) 228-7369.

FORUM FOCUSES ON GENEALOGY:

and numerology will be presented on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

“Genealogy 101” will be discussed on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

MUSIC, MOVEMENT SESSION SLATED: GROUP WALK TO FOCUS ON LETTERBOXES: A group walk along Arlington

trails looking for letterboxes will be held on Tuesday, July 28 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center.

CRACKED BRICKS? Stella & Jesse Waltz, P.E., Owners

Trust The Na me You K now!

Anniversary

888-579-7454 www.jeswork.com

will be presented on Thursday, July 30 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

Owned & Operated by Professional Engineers!

FREE INSPECTION & ESTIMATE! FINANCING AVAILABLE •LIFETIME WARRANTIES

$500 Off!*

heads to Brookside Gardens in Maryland on Wednesday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m., leaving from Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2284403. ESTATE PLANNING FOCUSES ON SINGLES: Estate planning for senior singles

/JESFoundationRepair

LINE-DANCERS TO HIT THE FLOOR: A line-dancing class is offered on Wednesday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

*Any job over $3000. Good only when presented at time of free inspection. Not to be combined with any other offer. MC46166-01

News of interest to Arlington’s active seniors run each week in the Sun Gazette.

www.insidenova.com

FOUNDATION REPAIR•BASEMENT WATERPROOFING CRAWL SPACE MOISTURE CONTROL

A movement-and-music session is offered on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

WALKERS HEAD TO MARYLAND GARDENS: The Arlington Walking Club

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

1993-2013

PROGRAM LOOKS AT ASTROLOGY, NUMEROLOGY: A discussion of astrology

Sun Gazette

July 23, 2015

N. Arlington

Curb Appeal Envy!

$1,399,900

Stunning craftsman inspired renovation and seamless expansion in North Arlington’s Stratford Hills. Enjoy 3 fully finished levels, offering 4,300 square feet of space, 5 bedrooms plus a lower level guest suite, 5 baths, an open concept kitchen/great room, gleaming hardwoods, fireplace, lux master retreat with spa bath, a relaxing screened-in porch, and a spectacular 10,550 sqft landscaped lot. Stellar locale just minutes to Chain Bridge.

N SU N PM E OP 1-4

5525 N. 14th Road Arlington, VA 22205 Tara Larchmont

Just sold this month!

3316 N. George Mason Drive

DAVE LLOYD & ASSOCIATES

703-593-3204

WWW.DAVELLOYD.NET

DAVIDLLOYD@REALTOR.COM

Call us today for a FREE market analysis of your home. We need more listings! Here are a few of our listings which have recently sold.

Just Sold

$334,900

3600 Glebe Road S #430, Arlington Sold in 12 Days!

Just Sold

$875,000

6543 Washington Boulevard, Arlington Sold in 15 Days!

WEICHERT®

Just Sold

$565,000

830 S Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22204 Sold in 3 Days!

Just Sold

$1,350,000

$680,000

5716 8th Road N, Arlington Sold in 28 Days!

Just Sold

4320 Lorcom Lane, Arlington Sold in 7 Days!

$2,070,000

3124 Nelson Street N, Arlington Sold in 7 Days!

Rent vs. Own

Luxury CoLLeCtion

Just Sold

Rent a little high? You might be surprised at what you can afford to own. For more info about home ownership programs designed for the budget-minded, stop by and visit with us.

Stop throwing your money away!

Matthew (Matt) Mills Senior Lender/Gold Services Manager Weichert Financial • NMLS: 984926

C: 202-494-7433

mmills@weichertfinancial.com 3637 HARRISON ST N

$1,729,000

2037 MAYFAIR MCLEAN CT $1,250,000

3514 36TH ST N

$1,200,000

Get your Real Estate license now!

www.insidenova.com

Our next evening class starts Monday, August 17th @ 6 p.m.

Sun Gazette

(meets Monday and Wednesday eves).

Enroll today!

Subject to qualified buyers. Mortgage produce and rates subject to change. Weichert Financial Services Company NMLS #2731 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.com). Mortgage Access Corp. d/b/a Weichert Financial Services, Executive Offices, 225 Littleton Rd, Morris Plains NJ 07950.

Industry-leading training, both in class and online

Great market, many locations For more information contact

Jaclyn Jacobson 973-656-3435 jjacobsen@weichertrealtors.net

Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, a disability or familial status.

Weichert® Arlington

4701 Old Dominion Drive • 703-527-3300