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Aquatics Center Returns to the Forefront County Officials Will Unveil Four Design Options at Community Forum Slated for Oct. 19 CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) celebrated achievements of the past year and raised a record $510,000 in support of resident services during a soirée held Oct. 5 at the Clarendon Ballroom. Shown from left are APAH board chair John Milliken; former County Board member Mary Hynes, who was honored at the celebration; Matt Birenbaum of AvalonBay; APAH president and CEO Nina Janopaul; and County Board Chairman Jay Fisette. See full coverage on Page 13.

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Arlington officials are set to unveil four prospective designs for the county’s longstalled aquatics center and fitness center at Long Bridge Park. But for county residents used to lengthy, involved planning processes – especially on this project – what comes next may be something of a surprise.

“It’s very different,” County Board member Christian Dorsey said of the streamlined process that waits in the wings. Dorsey acknowledged “a certain level of unease” with the next steps, but said he expects the end result would be positive.

“I’m willing to accept the unease,” Dorsey told the Sun Gazette.

County officials expect to unveil the designs submitted from four finalist firms on Oct. 19. The firms were selected earlier this year to compete for the project, which has been stalled for more than a decade over ballooning costs but now is targeted to come in at a slimmed-down $65 million to $68 million.

Under the competition – a first for Arlington – the four firms agreed to design and then build a project that, if selected, would meet the timeline and budget laid out by the county government for the Crystal City facility.

As part of the deal, county officials largely have given up the opportunity to fine-tune (or nit-pick, depending on your point of view) the design that is selected.

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Democrats Salute McDermott for Lifetime of Service SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

As would have been the case had the honoree been Cher, Elvis or Hillary, no last name was necessary as the Arlington County Democratic Committee gathered Oct. 8 to celebrate the party’s senior Democrat of the year.

Blue T-shirts emblazoned “JOAN” were in evidence all around, as Democrats saluted nearly a half-century of political activism – and community involvement – by Joan McDermott.

McDermott is “someone who’s done so much work, never seeking the spotlight,” party chairman Kip Malinosky said of the fifth recipient of the annual award. Previous winners included Charlene Bickford, Richard and Jean Barton, and Peg Hogan.

A native of the rural Upper Midwest, McDermott arrived for good in the Washington area after college, where she had been voted both “Miss Young Democrat” and “Mardi Gras Queen” at the University of South Dakota. (Her first experience in the local area was as part of a contingent of young women who met with President Truman at the White House. In a sign of the times, Truman wished members of the group well in their efforts to find husbands, according to a newspaper account of the meeting.)

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McDermott continues to serve as a Democratic precinct captain. To the relief of the party leadership, she has no plans of abandoning it. “My philosophy is to keep moving – [and] to keep Arlington the progressive and vital community that it is,” she said.

McDermott served as a legislative aide to two successive members of the House of Delegates in the 48th District, Judy Connally and Bob Brink.

“She had a great ability to keep things simple and clear” and “infinite patience and empathy for constituents,” Connally recalled.

And, Connally said, McDermott proved a potent force.

“Joan was my backbone,” she said.

“She knew the district like the back of her hand, and she knew most of the people in it.”

When Brink succeeded Connally, he asked McDermott to stay on. “I couldn’t have asked for a better face of Arlington,” he said.

Brink was among those who noted

Joan McDermott is flanked by two of her seven grandchildren – Kate and Charlie – while her sons John and Jim and daughter-in-law Liz stand behind at the Democratic tribute.

McDermott was a dedicated worker bee.

“There was nothing that she wouldn’t do,” he said.

It was a sentiment shared by Karen Darner, herself a former member of the House of Delegates (in the 49th District), who said McDermott continues to operate full-throttle.

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Sentiment Is Growing to Name Government HQ

HALRB Backs Proposal to Honor Ellen Bozman, Who Served in Office 24 Years SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Only one Arlington County Board member has served in office longer than departing board chairman Jay Fisette’s 20 years. And he thinks she deserves a special honor.

One of Fisette’s goals as he begins to close out his last months in office is to rename the county government’s headquarters in honor of the late Ellen Bozman, who served a record six terms on the County Board from January 1974 to December 1997, when she retired.

Bozman “has made an incredible imprint on this community,” Fisette said in announcing that the board would take up the renaming proposal in November.

“I hope and expect adoption,” he said.

The prospect of renaming the government center – located at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. – in honor of Bozman recently garnered unanimous support of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB), after a group of residents petitioned for the honor.

“People need to know and remember this wonderful woman,” said veteran civic activist Peg Hogan, who with Lucy Denney and others brought the request to county officials.

Current government naming policy dictates that an individual be deceased at least five years before having a facility named in his or her honor; Bozman died in January 2009 at age 83.

Renaming the government headquarters – which is leased from Vornado/ Charles E. Smith – would be a no-brainer, said County Board member Christian Dorsey.

“It’s a terrific idea,” Dorsey said, praising Bozman as the embodiment of Arlington’s deliberative, inclusive governance.

Ellen Bozman is shown in a photo with her husband, Bill, during a county-government event near the end of her County Board tenure, which ran from 1974 to 1997.

Bozman and her husband, Bill, raised their children in Arlington, and she became active in the 1950s and ’60s on school-improvement and planning matters.

“She had some courageous moments early in her career,” said Clerk of the Court Paul Ferguson, whose own County Board tenure overlapped with Bozman’s in the late 1990s.

She won election to the County Board in 1973, following it up with victories in 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989 and 1993.

(Though she was a lifelong Democrat, Bozman ran her first five campaigns under the banner of the non-partisan Arlingtonians for a Better County, as was the tradition at the time for local Democrats.)

Bozman’s nearly quarter-century tenure on the board came after Arlington’s elected officials had put in place a strategy that was to concentrate development in transit corridors, allowing residential areas to remain largely untouched by mas-

sive, disruptive redevelopment. Her years in office coincided with construction of the Metro system through the county, and the resulting “urban village” development that followed.

Between the time of her retirement from the board and her death, Bozman remained active in civic life, including helping to found the Alliance for Housing Solutions.

That organization has named its annual award in her honor, and an urban walkway in Ballston was named “Ellen’s Trace” in 2014 to salute her support for affordable housing and urban planning.

Bozman’s husband, Bill – a retired federal-government official, now 93 years old – lives in Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads, which over the years has become a haven of senior Arlington Democrats.

Fisette succeeded to the seat of Bozman in 1997, and has gone on to serve five terms. He opted not to seek re-election this year; Democrat Erik Gutshall and in-

on Oct. 4.

“We’ve got to get a big, big, big turnout [in Arlington],” Malinosky said. “It’s not the only thing that matters, but it matters.”

Local Republicans, meanwhile, say they are seeing some positive signs in Arlington for their gubernatorial candidate, Ed Gillespie, and the downballot ticket.

Gillespie is “within striking distance,” said Matthew Hurtt, communications director of the Arlington County Republican Committee, in an e-mail to the party rank-and-file.

“I think we may see the ‘perfect storm’ campaign,” Hurtt said, who said he witnessed positive response to the GOP message at the recent Clarendon Day celebration.

“I have volunteered at nearly every Clarendon Day for the last eight years, and I have never seen the level of support and enthusiasm for our Republican candidates,” Hurtt said.

The turn-out-the-vote effort is focused largely on the statewide races, as Republicans did not field contenders for County Board or School Board and only have one candidate for the four House of Delegates races.

No one doubts that the statewide Democratic ticket will romp in Arlington – Gillespie can count on somewhere between 60 percent and 70 percent of the vote – but maximizing those totals could be key for Democrats, and cutting into the margins could provide Gillespie needed help to buoy his expected strength downstate.

Arlington Democrats, who probably have the most get-out-the-vote muscle of any political organization in Virginia, are close to having all precinct captains in place and are in the process of hand-delivering 60,000 copies of the party’s preelection newspaper, the Messenger.

“I’m happy with our strength,” said Carol Fontein, who heads precinct op-

dependents Audrey Clement and Charles McCullough are vying to succeed him.

The winner will be only the third person to hold the seat in nearly a half-century.

Both the Arlington government and school system previously have named facilities after deceased elected leaders, including County Board member Edmund Campbell; School Board members Elizabeth Campbell and Evelyn Reid Syphax; state Sen. Charles Fenwick; and Dels.

Mary Marshall and Warren Stambaugh.

The name of Joseph Fisher, who served on the County Board before his election to Congress in 1974, was enshrined by the federal government on the main Arlington post office. The name of the man Fisher defeated in 1974, U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, graces Northern Virginia’s main post office in Merrifield.

In 2014, County Board members and staff took a look at possible names for facilities, and Bozman’s was among those mulled. Other possibilities potentially included several leaders from long ago, including two commonwealth’s attorneys, William Hassan and Crandall Mackey.

(It was Mackey who, in 1903, led a posse through Rosslyn to clear out the prostitution, gambling, horse racing and assorted other vice that had been prevalent in that riverfront area at the dawn of the 20th century.)

Arlington established its County Board form of government in 1932. The five-member, at-large board supplanted the previous Board of Supervisors, which had been composed of three members elected in districts and had served as Arlington’s governing body since shortly after the Civil War. Ferguson said he considered Bozman to be the perfect choice for a name to grace the government center.

“If not her, who?” he asked.

County Republicans, Democrats Ramp Up Get-Out-Vote Efforts SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

With months having ticked down to weeks (soon to be days) until the Nov. 7 general election, Arlington Democrats and Republicans are ramping up their ground games, which – while unlikely have much impact on the largely foregone conclusions of local campaigns – could help determine the fate of statewide races.

Despite polls showing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam with a consistent, if modest, lead, “this race is hardly in the bag,” Arlington County Democratic Committee chairman Kip Malinosky said as he worked to rally the troops at the party’s monthly meeting 4

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erations for the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

The Arlington GOP, meanwhile, has enlisted the help of the College Republicans from American University, who have been knocking doors in the county.

Republican leaders say the Gillespie campaign has developed a robust effort to turn out youth.

Democrats will have one more monthly meeting – on Nov. 1 – before Election Day. Republicans will meet Oct. 25.

Other media outlets may suggest they have the institutional knowledge to explain and explore the unique history and governance of Arlington. But only the Sun Gazette has a provenance dating back to the 1930s, and a news team that has covered the county for years.

Count on the Sun Gazette to keep you covered on news that matters to you, both in print and online.

Arlington Student Population Now Higher Than Ever Before SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

It may not be as high as school officials had projected, but Arlington’s student population has now overtaken the previous all-time record, SCHOOL set during the heart the Baby Boom BOARD ofgeneration.

NOTES Arlington Public Schools officials submitted an official 2017-18 count of 26,927 students to the Virginia Department of Education, based on the number of youngsters in class on Sept. 30.

The official count was up 789 students – 3 percent – from a year before, and has now risen 27 percent since the 2010-11 school year.

And it has now surpassed the previous record of 26,927 students in 1963.

The official count, submitted annually to state officials by all of Virginia’s school districts, is “the basis for budget planning and planning for next year’s projections,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said at the Oct. 5 School Board meeting.

While now at a record high, the enrollment count was below what had been anticipated. “We had projected over 27,000,” Murphy said. The school system could still get there this year, as “we will ebb and

flow throughout the year,” he said.

Compared to 2016-17, total enrollment was up 2.8 percent at the elementary-school level, 4 percent at the middle-school level and 2.6 percent at the high-school level, school officials said.

The bubble in the middle-school ranks had been expected, as the growth spurt has been moving through elementary schools in recent years.

Arlington school leaders are relatively confident that the growth will continue, eventually pushing the district past 30,000 students. Even so, Arlington has a smaller percentage of households with school-age children, compared to surrounding jurisdictions.

Kickoff Events Slated for New Schools: Arlington school officials in coming weeks will hold ceremonies to celebrate two future schools: • On Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m., a program will be held at the site on Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn where the new home to the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and Stratford Program is in the works.

• On Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, where the new Alice West Fleet Elementary School is under construction.

Each is slated to open in time for the 2019-20 school year.

Both events are slated for an hour.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To the idea, now percolating through the halls of local leadership, of naming the Arlington County government center in honor of Ellen Bozman.

Bozman, who died in 2009, served six terms totaling 24 years on the County Board from 1974 to 1997. But more than that, she was a voice of reason, common sense and comity during her tenure in office – and her years before and after having the leadership role.

The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board likes the idea, and County Board members seem

open to it. We like it, too.

THUMBS UP: To the partnership between Virginia Hospital Center and Children’s National Medical Center, which for the past five years has included a neonatal intensive care unit for newborns in Arlington.

The hospital hosted a “reunion” for parents and children a few weeks back, and it was fascinating to see how far advances for care of the littlest among us have come in recent years.

THUMBS UP: To the news from

Arlington Public Schools that, despite the trend toward digital, local students are checking out more books and print materials from school libraries.

For the second school year in a row, circulation of printed materials topped the million mark for the school system, which works out roughly to 40 items per student for the year.

It’s particularly good news that immigrant students in the ESOL/ HILT program appear to be the biggest users of print materials. It surely will help give them a quicker mastery of English.

Take Care in Imposing Modern Views on Past Editor: It is risky to make historical judgments without a historical knowledge [“Honor True Heroes, Not Disgraced Confederates,” Letters Sept. 28].

To say that Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson are “disgraced Confederates” is wrong. Admittedly, the Confederates lost the Civil War, but these gentlemen fought the war with honor and distinction. Both men exhibited moral courage before and after the war.

Jackson owned slaves, but was a be-

nevolent owner. Several slaves pled with Jackson to buy them. In violation of the Virginia law, Jackson taught the slaves to read. In Roanoke today, the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church features a stained-glass window consecrated to the honor and memory of Jackson by descendants of the slaves he taught the Bible, for the chances he took on their behalf.

After the war, it was Lee who broke social convention at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond by kneeling beside a former slave who had mortified the

white congregation by kneeling at the altar. Asked afterward by a bigot why a man like himself would kneel beside a former slave, Lee simply chastised him, “The ground is always level at the foot of the cross.”

I do not believe you can label Lee or Jackson as “disgraced Confederates,” knowing how they treated all human beings. The courage and compassion exhibited by Lee and Jackson made them worthy heroes.

Jerome Paull Arlington

Editor: The Sun Gazette’s view [editorial, Oct. 5] that the Arlington School Board should not move forward in renaming schools is 180 degrees wrong.

Arlingtonians know that the Confederates were traitors to the United States of America; they committed treason. We do not bestow the names of traitors on our schools or other tax-

payer-funded entities.

The names of traitors that appear on our school buildings must be removed.

Max Scruggs Arlington

Names of Traitors Have No Place on County Schools

Arlington Water Bills Remain an Object of Suspicion Editor: I long have suspected that Arlington’s quarterly water bills may be more fiction than fact.

Why? Because invariably the waterusage graphs seem to reflect some hypo-

thetical water-usage profile, regardless of actual climate conditions during the applicable periods.

My latest bill (May to August) was no different. Despite one of the wetter periods in recent memory – sprinklers

Rep. Beyer Could Have a Problem Editor: I was happy to read Zack Karvelas’ letter applauding U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s efforts to fight offshore energy exploration [“Beyer Standing Up for Coasts,” Oct. 5].

Of course, this does raise the ques-

tion: Without finding new energy sources, how does Beyer plan to fuel all of the carbon-polluting vehicles that roll off the lots of his dealerships every year?

Jeff Walyus Arlington

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ran only twice – my usage graph mysteriously showed exactly the same water consumption as 2016.

Are these graphs real, or made up?

Deirdre Dessingue Arlington

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Civic Federation’s Leadership Unveils a Reorganization Plan SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Having been founded in the early days of the 20th century, the Arlington County Civic Federation is slated for a governance makeover that will bring it into the 21st.

The body’s executive committee has recommended that the organization incorporate and revamp its bylaws, while also taking steps to assure that its delegates and leaders are indemnified against legal action.

The proposal anticipates “putting the federation in step with similar organizations,” said Duke Banks, the Civic Federation’s president, who on Oct. 3 laid out proposed changes to the membership.

One step already has been taken, as the Civic Federation’s executive committee (which would be renamed its board of directors as part of the revamp) has purchased officers-and-directors insurance to “create a liability shield,” Banks said.

“Officers, committee chairs and volunteers are vulnerable to frivolous lawsuits,” he said, noting that two members of the executive committee already have resigned due to the lack of insurance coverage, and others had been contemplating doing so.

The organization also is working with insurers to obtain liability insurance.

The insurance costs – budgeted at about

$1,600 for the coming year – are expected to push the organization into the red this budget year.

“We, fortunately, have some financial depth,” said Banks, who began serving as president in June.

The incorporation effort is being overseen by the law firm of Bean, Kinney & Korman, and is expected to cost about $2,400, which will come from the Civic Federation’s reserve balance of about $20,000.

Sarah Shortall, the Civic Federation’s treasurer, said she believed the organization was moving in the right direction by obtaining insurance coverage first, then focusing on the bylaws and incorporation.

“Duke has done it really smart,” said Shortall. With the insurance pieces of the puzzle soon to be in place, “it gives us some time to think ourselves through.”

Founded in 1915 by six civic associations, the Civic Federation today numbers about 80 organizations in its ranks. Each member organization is permitted to send up to four voting delegates and four alternates to meetings.

The Civic Federation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)4 organization, similar to the better-known 501(c)3 but one where donors can’t take tax deductions for contributions.

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Absentee Voting Has Been Heavier, But ‘Manageable’ SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

With the voter-registration deadline looming in the near horizon, Arlington’s elections chief says her office is seeing an upswing in voter interest.

“Registration has been steady,” elections chief Linda Lindberg told the Sun Gazette on Oct. 6. “I just checked our stats, and since Labor Day, we’ve processed nearly twice as many transactions as we did for the same period in 2013.”

Virginians have until Oct. 16 to register to vote in the Nov. 7 general election.

Because most voter-registration these

days is conducted electronically – either online directly or through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles – Arlington’s elections office isn’t contending with the mounds of physical paper of

years gone by.

“There’s no longer a sense of a large volume of work piling up, because we get it done much more quickly even if the volume is greater,” Lindberg said. “Processing the online registrations is far more ef-

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With local races (County Board, School Board and House of Delegates) lacking much competitive oomph this year, the focus of local Republicans and Democrats has turned to ramping up Arlington turnout for the statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Four years ago, county voters provided Terry McAuliffe a margin of more than 33,000 votes over Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the governor’s race, or about 60 percent of his total margin of victory.

More critically for the party, Arlington also delivered a majority of about 33,000 votes for Democratic attorney general candidate Mark Herring, whose statewide winning margin was a scant 900 votes.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee, in particular, is putting its muscle behind absentee-voting efforts, which may explain – in part – why requests for absentee ballots by mail in Arlington are running at nearly double the rate of 2013.

(The state-government’s procedure for requesting absentee ballots by mail via Internet is relatively new, also leading an

increase from four years ago.)

In addition, “in-person voting is also up, about 40 percent higher than where we were at the same point in 2013,” Lindberg said. “It’s been steady, but not overwhelming by any means.”

League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum: The Arlington League of Women Voters will host a forum with candidates for County Board and School Board on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Library.

“This is grass-roots democracy in action,” said Kathy Matusiak, president of the organization. “Citizens will be able to question their candidates and discuss issues.”

The community is invited, but registration is requested. For information, see the Web site at https://www.lwv-arlingtonva. org.

Senior Democrats to Hear from Ticket: Arlington Seniors Democrats will hear from members of the party’s 2017 ticket at its next meeting, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington.

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Glebe Elementary Moves Up a Notch in Statewide Ranking SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Glebe Elementary School has moved up a notch in the Virginia Department of Education’s quality rankings.

The elementary school in August had been among schools in Arlington and across the commonwealth to receive the 2017 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award, the third tier in statewide accolades for individual schools.

On Oct. 4, state officials said that Glebe Elementary had been bumped up to the second tier, the Board of Education Award for Academic Excellence. It was one of four schools from across the commonwealth to move up from the third level to the second in the annual program.

The reason for the upgrade? School officials said the schools should have received “bonus points” for achievement on the fifth-grade Standards of Learning reading test when the rankings were compiled, but did not.

In addition, 17 schools statewide (though none in Arlington) that had received no award for 2017 were upped to the Board of Education Distinguished Award once the oversight was rectified.

All of Arlington schools that earlier had been announced as award winners stayed within their original ranking:

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• Arlington Traditional, Jamestown, McKinley, Nottingham and Taylor elementary schools and Williamsburg Middle School earned the 2017 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence, the top level in the annual awards program.

They were among only nine schools statewide to earn the top-tier award.

• Arlington Science Focus School, Ashlawn Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School were among 145 schools statewide to receive the 2017 Board of Education Excellence Award, the second tier in the annual awards program.

• Hoffman-Boston Elementary School, Tuckahoe Elementary School, Swanson Middle School, Washington-Lee High School and Yorktown High School earned 2017 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards, the third tier. Statewide, 231 schools received the award.

Forum to Focus on Career Center Parcel, Programming: Arlington Public Schools will host a community meeting related to the addition of high-school seats at the Arlington Career Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Arlington Education Center.

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molition permits for single-family homes in Arlington were applied for during the first nine months of the year, according to a preservation group, including 33 located in National Register of Historic Placesdesignated communities.

In September, 19 demolition permits for single-family homes were sought from the Arlington County government, according to data compiled by Preservation Arlington.

That’s roughly on par with previous years, and includes six homes in National Historic districts: one in Highland Park/ Overlee Knolls, two in Lyon Park and three in Lyon Village.

The pending loss of these homes “represents a loss of history, architecture, time, energy and materials,” the preservation group said in a statement. “Many had the potential for renovation and additions or, at a bare minimum, reclamation/reuse of building materials.”

Preservation Arlington maintains a database of homes likely to be razed on its Web site, www.preservationarlington.org.

FIRE STATIONS TO HOST OPEN HOUSES: All Arlington County fire stations

will hold open houses on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of National Fire Prevention Week activities.

The theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out.” For information and the location of county fire stations, see the Web site at https://fire.arlingtonva.us/.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY PREPS FALL BOOK SALE: Friends of the Arlington

Library will host its annual fall book sale from Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22 at Central Library.

For information and a schedule of events, see the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us.

PHILHARMONIC TO KICK OFF HAPPYHOUR SERIES: The Arlington Philhar-

monic’s fall happy-hour series begins on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at Bennett Park Atrium, 1601 Clarendon Blvd. with “Quartet Uncorked.”

The $15 admission charge includes music and a wine-tasting sponsored by Bistro 360.

The next event in the series will be held on Friday, Nov. 3.

For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.

Lee Highway Alliance Presentation:

LHA is a non-profit organization with support from Arlington County, the result of 5 years of citizen-driven discussions.

LHA is developing a land use plan for Lee Highway from Rosslyn to East Falls Church. Come hear about the vision for a more economically vibrant, walkable, attractive Lee Highway corridor and learn how you can get involved.

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VOLUNTEER EFFORT RECRUITING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Volunteer

Arlington will host its first “Young Professionals Care” event on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Ballston, 4610 Fairfax Drive.

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REGIONAL AGING, WELLNESS FAIR IN THE WORKS: The Jewish Community

Center of Northern Virginia, Celebrate Fairfax and Innovation Health will present the Northern Virginia Positive Aging and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inova Center for Personalized Health, 3225 Gallows Road in Fairfax.

Designed for ages 50 and older, the event will feature speakers, workshops and exhibitions, along with lunch.

The cost is $20; those registered by Oct. 16 will receive lunch without charge.

For information and to register, see the Web site at www.positiveagingfair.com.

‘CAPITOL STEPS’ TO PERFORM IN FUND-RAISER FOR YORKTOWN DRAMA: Yorktown High School’s theater-arts

program will sponsor a performance by the Capitol Steps on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the school.

Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at http://yhstheatre.org.

Proceeds will support the theater-arts program at the school.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETIES TO HOST JOINT EVENT: The Old Dominion

and Potomac chrysanthemum societies will host a joint show on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merrifield Gardens, 12101 Lee Highway in Fairfax.

The 2017 theme is “Across the Universe.”

Admission is free. For information, call Jim Dunne at (703) 560-8776.

NATURE CENTER FAMILY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON OWLS: Long Branch Na-

ture Center will host an Owl Hike for families with children ages 5 and older on Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.

Participants will learn about owls and practice calls.

The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

ART EXHIBITION SLATED FOR CHERRYDALE LIBRARY: Cherrydale Library

will present an exhibition – “Stone and Light: City Scenes from Around the World by Golié Miamee” – through Feb. 5 at the library.

The exhibition is open during regular hours at the library, located at 2910 Military Road.

For information, call (703) 228-6330.

CANCER RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS: Virginia Hospital Center’s

Cancer Resource Center hosts a series of monthly programs and support groups for cancer patients, their families and caregivers.

For additional information, call (703) 558-5555.

Arlington Notes II ‘E-CARE’ RECYCLING EVENT SLATED:

The semiannual Arlington E-CARE (Environmental Collection & Recycling Event) will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yorktown High School.

For a complete list of what will be accepted, see the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us and search for “E-CARE.” APS TO HOST ANNUAL COLLEGE, CAREER FAIR: Arlington Public Schools

will host its annual College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wakefield High School.

Representatives from more than 140 colleges, universities, trade schools, Armed Forces branches and other organizations will be on hand.

“My encouragement is that families come out [and] learn about some of the different schools and opportunities that are out there,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said.

Murphy said parents should consider coming with students as young as fifthgrade level, to give them exposure to the process.

Students will be asked to register for the fair; they will then receive a barcode that they can bring to the event and scan at booths they have interest in, eliminating the need to complete prospect cards at each table.

For an updated list of institutions planning to attend, and for registration, see the Web site at www.apsva.us/beyondaps.

‘TEEN VOLUNTEER FAIR’ ON THE HORIZON: Arlington’s public-library system

and the Arlington Teen Network Board will hold a teen volunteer fair on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Library.

Students in middle and high schools will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of organizations to learn how they can make a difference in their community.

For information, call (703) 228-1506 or e-mail tnb.ice@gmail.com.

GATHERING WILL CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: “Harvesting

Dreams for Our Children,” a program for the community honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Friday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School.

The event is sponsored by Arlington Public Schools.

Last year’s event drew 500 people, and “we’re looking to eclipse that,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said.

For information, see the Web site at www.apsva.us.

LIBRARY SYSTEM TO FEATURE CRIME WRITER: The Arlington library system

will host best-selling crime writer Lawrence Block as part of the annual “Arlington Reads” initiative on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Central Library.

Block has penned more than 150 books, plus short stories and film and television scripts, beginning in the 1950s when he worked as a pulp-fiction author under a number of pseudonyms.

Over the years, he developed a knack for gritty, hard-boiled crime fiction with a diverse collection of characters, from gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr to globe-trotting insomniac Evan Tanner.

The program is free. For information, see the Web site at www.library.arlingtonva.us/arlington-reads.

VOCAL-ARTS COMPETITION ON HORIZON: The 2017 Vocal Arts Competition

for Emerging Artists will host its annual concert on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 6531 Little Ox Road in Fairfax Station.

The event is designed to support the efforts of young musicians of color. It is sponsored by the Millennium-Seat Pleasant Club of the National Capital Area; Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Mid-Atlantic District; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs; Opera Nova; Northern Virginia chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women; Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts; Virginia Woman magazine; and the Continental Society, At the event, eight students will perform arias and art songs, vying for the opportunity to move up to regional competition.

A special honor will be presented to Samuel Bonds, an adjunct professor at George Mason University.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages 10-18, and must be purchased

by Oct. 28. For tickets and information, see the Web site at http://vocal-arts-competition.eventbrite.com.

ARLINGTON CHORALE TO KICK OFF SEASON: The Arlington Chorale will kick

off its 2017-18 season with “Potpourri” – a selection of traditional and contemporary works – on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 1125 Patrick Henry Drive.

Under the baton of artistic director Nancia D’Alimonte, the chorale will perform works by composers including Mozart, Part, Foster, Whitacre and di Lasson.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonchorale.org.

ANNUAL KIDS’ STUFF SALE SLATED:

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Kids’ Stuff Sale on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the church, 4000 Lorcom Lane.

Items for children and parents will be available from 100 consignors, and proceeds will benefit Arlington Food Assistance, AHC Inc. and Art for Humanity.

For information, see the Web site at https://www.facebook.com/Kids-StuffSale-366296948630/ www.insidenova.com

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Arlington Players Open Season With Solid Casting ‘Pippin’ Requires Audiences to Accept a Leap Into Late 1960s-Style Existential Scriptwriting MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

Before burying in criticism the second act of The Arlington Players’ season-kickoff production of “Pippin” – the fault lies with the play, not the ON Players – let’s spend time praising STAGE some the first act.

Having been brought to Broadway in 1973, revived there in 2013 and been performed intermittently by amateur and professional troupes through the years, the musical requires a certain leap of faith among audience members.

Like so much of late-’60s-early-’70s theater, the show offers the audience only hints as to its intended deeper meaning, which may be why so many of those shows– this one included – have not achieved the immortality of some Broadway musicals that came before or since.

“Under-appreciated” is how some musical-theater historians describe “Pippin.”

Well . . . maybe, maybe not.

Led by an onstage narrator-cumringmaster channeling Bob Fosse (who directed and choreographed the Broadway original), the plot revolves around a troupe of traveling players who set out to tell the fictionalized tale of the son of

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Charlemagne, who is searching to find meaning in his youthful life.

Portrayed by Jonathan Gruich, Pippin goes from scholar to warrior to revolutionary to family man over the course of almost three hours, never completely feeling at ease and seldom finding success in any of those roles.

The first act, where most of the historical drama plays out, is lengthy – audience members were advised in advance to get their lavatorial business out of the way, as it would clock in at about 90 minutes. But it does not overstay its welcome, either in content or in execution. There is plenty of sly humor, and the show’s better songs are congregated on this side of intermission.

The second act? Don’t blame the troupers; their performances were fine.

But an hour of sitting through Pippin’s petulance, coupled with the overlong, existential ending, at times felt like an audience hostage-taking, with no release in the offing. Even the opening-night friends-and-family audience, which was uber-supportive, seemed a little drained.

Many of the performances were solid.

Gruich was effective as the title character; Erich DiCenzo equally so as the narrator.

Keith J. Miller as Charlemagne and Carla Crawford as his consort-du-jour also provided invigorated performances.

The strongest singing voice of the night went to Patty Rupinen as the young widow who made a play for Pippin’s heart, while the strongest single musical performance belonged to Melanie Jennings-Bales, who had a first-act showstopper.

(Jennings-Bales not long ago portrayed Aldonza in the Arlington Players’ “Man of La Mancha,” which I thought was a gem of a show.)

Sixth-grader Aidan Chomicki got a few minutes to stand out as a duckclutching youngster Pippin first ignores, then embraces.

Director Christopher Dykton, musical director Blakeman Brophy and choreographer John K. Monnett produced a show that, if not fully polished on opening night, was well on its way. Leah Kocsis helmed the orchestra for the Friday-night opener; Brophy will wield the baton for remaining shows.

Special plaudits for the sets (Jared Davis et al), which were simultaneously creative and functional.

The Arlington Players has opted to present the two musicals of its three-production season at its usual venue, Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Construction of an elementary school on the site means the usual routine for patrons is a little discombobulated; while there is

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Finding the temporary entrance to the theater can be a challenge, so plan on arriving a few extra minutes early.

“Pippin” runs through Oct. 21 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www. thearlingtonplayers.org. .

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More than 500 U.S. cities were analyzed not just for population growth, but also data points ranging from education level to employment.

Rounding out the top five fastest growing were Lehigh Acres, Fla.; Meridian, Idaho; and Midland, Texas. Also in the top 10 were McKinney, Texas; Fort Myers, Fla.; Bend, Ore; Austin, Texas; and Pleasanton, Calif.

Frisco was not only tops overall, but saw the highest job growth over the seven years surveyed, rising 5.8 percent, while Midland, Texas, experienced the highest growth in gross domestic product per capita over that stretch.

San Marcos, Calif., had the highest increase in household income during the period, while Kent saw the highest population growth.

While nearly all communities would like to see growth, there are some challenges that come along with it, said several experts.

“Housing is key,” said Thomas Barrie, a professor of architecture and director of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative at North Carolina State University.

“Maintaining and/or advancing a diversity of housing options is essential,” said Barrie, who also pointed to the need to develop and maintain a comprehensive, multi-modal transportation system.

Stephen Conroy, a professor of economics at the University of San Diego, said communities experiencing a growth spurt must not only plan for the future, but ensure the present is covered, as well.

“Demands on existing infrastructure – such as streets, sewers and electricity – can cause rapid degradation,” he cautioned. “Strains on fire/rescue and police services can result in more dangerous and volatile living conditions.”

Communities have varying types of growth, said Noli Brazil, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California-Davis.

“Population growth comes in different flavors,” he said.

In cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Antonio, housing prices were able to remain stable because there was plenty of open space on which to build, Brazil said, while in very dense areas, land is scarce and housing costs swell.

And, he said, the types of new arrivals to a community will have an impact,

pointing to the highly skilled, highly paid immigrants who have started to call places like San Jose (Calif.) and Austin (Texas) home – changing hous-

ing landscape as they arrived.

For full data and commentary on the report, see the Web site at www. wallethub.com.

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Panel: N.Va. Economy Strong, But Is Facing Challenges BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

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Anxiety increased among some shortly after President Trump was elected last November, but so far the national and regional economies are faring well, even if not soaring as high as Trump promised.

That was the conclusion of Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior vice president of research for the National Association of Realtors, who spoke Sept. 18 at the Northern VirPanelists Martin Nohe, Gerald Gordon, Terry Clower and Lawrence Yun talk about regional economic and transportation issues Sept. 18 during ginia Association of Realtors’ annual the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ annual economic summit, held at the Fairview Park Marriott.

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Regional governments are issuing Consumer confidence, employ- press avid interest in home owner- nected with the federal workforce, about 10,000 building permits annualsaid Terry Clower, director of George ship, but that rate is at a half-century ment opportunities, the stock market ly, but housing needs are significantly Mason University’s Center for Regionlow, spurred by changing consumer and home sales (except for July) have greater.

Suburbs draw young people al Analysis. preferences and student debt that has been up since the election, Yun said, once they decide to settle down and Part of that was due to President tripled in the last decade, he said.

Trump’s election also spurred a brief form families, he said.

The nation has about 6.9 million Trump’s freezing of federal hiring, jump in mortgage-interest rates from “Living upstairs from the bar is not 3.5 to 4.5 percent. Yun said this could fewer homeowners than ordinarily which amounted to more of a “coolbe attributed to the new president’s would be expected, and about 16 per- down” given the high number of ex- as much fun when you have a 4-yearold in tow,” Clower said. desire to stimulate the economy or cent of people between the ages of 25 ceptions made, he said.

Gerald Gordon, president and CEO The region’s economy continues to fears of a budget-deficit increase. and 34 still live with their parents.

“I don’t think anyone would say this to chug along well, but challenges of the Fairfax County Economic DevelRates since have dropped back to are on the horizon, Clower said. Pres- opment Authority (EDA), made a push is the American Dream,” Yun said. about 3.8 percent, Yun added.

The economic summit, held at the sure to “drain the swamp” – clear out for increased recruitment of compaHome construction continues to lag behind the 50-year average need Fairfview Park Marriott in the Falls entrenched governmental interests – nies to the region. Businesses tend to for units, as it has done for the past de- Church area, also featured views from could change the area’s employment pay more in taxes than they absorb in public services, unlike residential taxcade, and has been hampered some- local economic and transportation ex- dynamics, he said.

Local leaders should focus on the payers, he noted. what by Trump’s decision to increase perts.

About 18 million square feet of FairThe Washington region has added region’s high cost of living and doing the tariff on Canadian lumber, Yun fax County’s 120 million square feet of business, and understand the work83,000 net new jobs in the past year, said.

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Normal economic laws of supply and demand apparently do not apply to Tysons office space. Rental rates there are staying high because companies are moving in a “flight to quality” from older office space to newly constructed buildings with modern amenities, Gordon said.

As a result, about 800,000 square feet of obsolete office space has been demolished and will be replaced with better offerings, he added.

Fairfax County’s demographics are shifting significantly, the EDA president said. While the county was only 4 percent non-white in 1960, it now has 48-percent minority population base and soon will become a majority-minority jurisdiction, he said.

“Residents come here because they want their children to grow up in a diverse community,” Gordon said.

Martin Nohe, a Prince William Board of County Supervisors member who also serves as president of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, briefed local Realtors about the region’s transportation challenges.

While the NVTA can allot $300 million per year worth of tax revenues toward vital transportation projects, officials have identified 358 projects costing $44.1 billion to be completed.

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Nixon’s Western White House Is on the Market He won Virginia (including Northern Virginia, even Arlington!) three times, but Richard Nixon and his family were Californians who moved back and forth from Washington, D. C., depending on whether or not he was holding a political office such as senator, vice president to Dwight D. Eisenhower or as the 37th President of the United States.

Nixon grew up dirt poor, but as he said, wasn’t aware of their poverty at the time, assuming everyone lived that way. During his political career, especially in his 1952 “Checkers” speech (which he gave to dispel allegations that he received gifts or used campaign money illegally), he emphasized his family’s modest lifestyle; that wife Pat owned no furs but instead wore a Republican cloth coat.

However, he admitted to being given one gift which he would never return to the sender: a cocker spaniel puppy that his daughters had named Checkers and was by then a member of the family.

The speech tugged at the heartstrings of at least some Americans, and Nixon retained his place on the Republican ticket.

After becoming President, Nixon did buy a rather expensive waterfront house on Key Biscayne in Miami, which was to become his Southern

White House Other homes he owned after returning to public life were a Manhattan townhouse and their last home, located in New Jersey.

But the most important property the Nixons owned in their lifetime was La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente, Calif.

Referred to as Nixon’s Western White House, it was designed by Carl Lindbom and built in 1926 by financier Hamilton Cotton, who spared no expense in creating the stunning residence on one of the best locations on the California coastline known as Cotton’s Point.

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Va. Real Estate Market Takes Bit of a Summer Breather

The commonwealth’s real estate market took something of a mid-summer pause, with sales essentially flat and prices up slightly in August from a year before, according to new data.

“Moving off the summer peak, we typically see the number and speed of transactions cool off. This year’s market has illustrated that buyers in every season are eager to get into homes with historically advantageous financing,” said Clare Forcier-Rowe, president of Virginia Realtors, which compiles sales data from around the state.

A total of 11,787 properties went to closing during the month, down slightly from the 11,795 in August 2016, according to figures reported Sept. 25 by Virginia Realtors.

The flat market “reflects continued inventory challenges,” said the trade group.

A tight inventory is pushing prices higher, with the median sales price of $280,000 for the month up 2.6 percent from $273,000 a year before. “Buyers are willing to tolerate premiums, illustrating strong demand,” the statewide Realtors said.

Another indicator of solid demand: The number of days between listing and ratified sales contract for homes that sold in August was 58, up from the May-JuneJuly period (a normal occurrence) but improved from the 60 days required for homes to sell in August 2016 and better than the average 69 days in August 2015 and 73 days in August 2014.

Adding up the sales and prices, the overall sales volume for August of just over $4 billion was up 2.6 percent from a year ago.

Prospective purchasers continue to

benefit from mortgage-interest rates that are on the low end of the historic spectrum. Though not as low as the under-3.5percent rates of mid-2016, the average 30-year mortgage rate of 3.88 percent in August was the lowest it has been all year, according to Freddie Mac. Year-to-date sales of 83,901 for the first eight months of 2017 were up 5 percent from a year before.

Figures represent most, but not all, sales during the period. Figures from August 2017 are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

“Green” construction is rapidly gaining traction among both single-family and multi-family home builders, according to new research published in the “Green Multifamily and Single Family Homes 2017 SmartMarket Brief.”

The latest in a series of studies conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the study shows that green homes are continuing to gain market share.

At least one-third of single-family and multi-family builders who were surveyed said that green building is a significant portion of their overall activity (more than 60 percent of their portfolio). By 2022, this number

should increase to nearly one half in both the single-family and multifamily sectors.

Within this group, nearly 30 percent of multifamily builders fall into the category of “dedicated‚“ green builders (more than 90 percent of their portfolio). On the single family side, the percentage of dedicated green builders is nearly 20 percent, but that share is expected to grow sizably by 2022.

“These findings show that green building has become an established part of the residential construction landscape,” said NAHB chairman Granger MacDonald, a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas. ‚“It is no longer a niche business; our members recognize the value of build-

ing green and are incorporating these elements into their standard business practices.”

Increasing energy efficiency continues to be the most common method of improving the performance of a green home, followed by creating a healthy indoor-living environment.

“As consumers become more familiar with the impact that their homes can have on their health and well-being, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the influence of this factor continue to grow,” said Steve Jones, Dodge’s senior director of industry insights research.

“Homes are following the larger trend that Dodge has been tracking across commercial and institutional sectors for healthier buildings to become an

increasingly important part of being sustainable.”

A considerable number of builders are developing net-zero homes or plan to build net-zero homes in the near future. Among those surveyed, 29 percent of single family home builders have built a net-zero home in the past two years, and 44 percent expect to do so in the next two years.

Another reason for the rise in netzero homes is the increasing use of renewable technologies, especially solar photovoltaic panels. In two years, the percentage of builders who used these panels increased from 19 to 23 percent. Nearly half (43 percent) of the builders surveyed expect to use this technology in the future.

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During the years when he and Peggy were raising their family they spent their time between their 1924 Georgian-style townhouse on East 65th Street in East Side Manhattan and this stunning country home they called Hudson Pines in Pocantico Hills, in Westchester County, New York. At the beginning of summer, his Manhat-

tan home was put on the market for $32.5 million – and now, the 75-acre Hudson Pines farm is now also on the market, according to www.toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The farm has been a family retreat and a breeding operation for Simmental cattle for decades and has been managed by their daughter. An important part of the family history, the farm abuts the Rockefeller State Park Preserve with its many walking and riding trails.

Perfectly positioned to take in a long view of the Hudson River, the mansion was designed in 1938 by architect Mott B. Schmidt.

At 11,000 square feet, it includes 11 bedrooms and 15 baths. The entry is adorned with a floating staircase and formal rooms are large with high ceilings and tall windows that feature river, woodland and distant mountain views. Fireplaces and hardwood floors can be seen throughout the house.

The Hudson Pines grounds include extensive gardens with orchards, Jeffersonian-style kitchen vegetables, greenhouses with rolling lawns, lush

pastures, barns and outbuildings, and a large garage that has housed Rockefeller’s extensive collection of horsedrawn carriages.

David and Peggy Rockefeller’s beloved Hudson Pines farm on the Hudson River is for sale at $22 million. The listing agent is David Turner of Houlihan Lawrence in Bedford, New York.

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Realtor Q&A: Getting Homes to Sell in the Slower Times DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer If a house is not selling, what are the best tips for getting that property sold during slower times of the year?

A number of top local Realtors provided some answers and advice, like proper photography, advertising and staging, and even getting advice from another agent or two.

Here are their full answers: Casey Margenau, Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates: “One thing you have to find out is if you are accidentally invisible because you have miscued a database factor of some kind. Make sure you have goodquality pictures to entice buyers, change your pictures and have a good Internet presence. Price, though, is the greatest equalizer. For higher-priced homes, it may just be a timing thing that you have to wait out, and you have to make sellers understand that.”

Jack Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Staging and pricing are real important, but so is keeping the house clean inside and out. That means, in the fall, keep the walkways and decks free of leaves, keep the gutters clean and keep the grass cut.

Also, make sure the home is easy to show and available for showing at a moment’s notice.”

Vivian Lyons, Lyons McGuire

Homes and Estates: “At certain times of the year, such as during the holidays, there may be fewer buyers looking, but those buyers tend to be very serious about finding a home. As a result, the best tip for getting your home sold during slower periods are the same as always: You want to be the shiniest apple on the tree. At a minimum, your home should be updated to the level of your competition.

It should sparkle; it should be easy to show; and, most important, it should be priced appropriately.”

Casey Samson, Samson Properties: “Price it right, boost the heck out of it on social media, do open houses, review comments and traffic and reprice if necessary. It takes seven showings per week to generate a contract.

If you are not getting that kind of traffic, chances are you are overpriced.

Right now it is not an inventory issue, it is a pricing issue.”

Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster: “Price is essential, and making sure sellers have the house in as perfect condition as can be to get it sold.”

Archie Harders, Long & Foster: “The best way to get your home sold in an otherwise slow market is to make sure your listing agent markets the property to Realtors who do business in the area.”

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Steve Wydler, Wydler Brothers Real Estate: “Make sure photos are seasonably appropriate and not stale.

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Gail Belt, The Belt Team, Keller Williams: “Sellers in a market that is slower than peak times have an advantage, but also need to be savvy. Fewer active buyers means it’s as important as ever to implement the “three C’s”: Correctly priced, correctly staged and cooperate. Correctly priced and correctly staged means when they walk in the door they can envision it as their home. A cooperative seller is one willing to accommodate a buyer’s schedule, and a cooperative fellow agent understands the importance of working toward a win-win outcome.”

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ough photography, online advertising and public open houses.”

Gloria Adams, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “Pricing is always important. Also, advertise on social media and maybe in different newspapers or media. Give a bonus or incentive to a selling agent, maybe, and give a decorative allowance. All of that can make a difference.”

Dean Yeonas, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “At the end of the day, the standard answer is you need to have it priced appropriately. The market is not stupid and reflects what the value of a home is supposed to be. Sometimes minor fix-ups cosmetically are helpful, like painting or finishing the floors. Staging is important and pays for itself.”

Dawn Wilson, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “Price it right for the market. Then make it beautiful and move-in-ready to make it easy for buyers. That may include a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting, refinishing the hardwood floors and making sure nothing is broken. You also want to choose colors and fixtures that will appeal to a majority of buyers.”

Terry Belt, The Belt Team, Keller Williams: “Tips for selling a home during slower times of the year are the same as any other time. Consult with and hire a hyperlocal Realtor expert and follow their advice to properly prepare, stage, price and market your home so your home stands out from the competition as a unique value and opportunity. Sellers who follow this strategy will have the ultimate success in good times as well as slow times.”

Laura Fall, McEnearney Associates: “Know your competition and market value. Compare square footage, upgrades and curb appeal. Have an outstanding online presence.

Include professional photography, exposure on multiple Web sites and have easy access to open-house details. Deep-clean each room, groom the yard and pay special attention to the front door. Consult a professional stager. Don’t restrict showing days/ times. Have exterior lights on for safety and appeal.”

Rob Ferguson, Re/Max Allegiance: “The biggest thing is price, of course. You might need to clean up the presentation or make it a little bit different. Take away any objections potential buyers might have, whether its painting or carpeting.”

Lori Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Re-evaluate the property to be in conjunction with where the market is, and get property in the condition that fits the market. Sometimes it might be appropriate to make a price reduction. Look at alternative sources of advertising, and expose the property to people who otherwise wouldn’t look at it. Maybe get a Continued on Page 9

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second opinion about how to present the property.”

Ann Wilson, Keller Williams: “The No. 1 thing is staging. Hire a professional photographer to take great photos to put online. The prettier the house, the better chance it will sell.

Have open houses and package the house perfectly to make it most attractive.”

Craig Mastrangelo, Re/Max Allegiance: “I am a firm believer in stressing to sellers the importance of putting in the proper thought on preparing a home for market and how a seller presents their home to the buying public. To that end, I believe strongly in doing whatever routine contracting work that will make a house look fresh: new interior paint, new carpets and/or flooring and professionally staging. As my partner, Kristin Kelly, has said: “Buyers buy what they can see, not what they believe can be.”

Barbara Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “During slower times, it is especially important to have the best house on the market in your price range. That means the house needs to be in excellent condition so, when buyers come, they will be excited.

Fresh paint, bright light bulbs, fresh flowers are just a few of the things that will attract a buyer. The right price and the right condition will cause a home to sell in any market. For older homes, especially, condition is extremely important.”

Jennifer Harper Thornett, Washington Fine Properties: “When it comes to selling a home during the slower times of the year, or specifically the late fall and winter season, most see it as a challenge – but it can also be an opportunity. Add extra lighting with brighter bulbs or more lamps, as the days are shorter and homes naturally feel darker. Refresh your exterior pictures as the seasons change. Skip all holiday decor, if possible.”

Natalie Roy, Keller Williams: “Respond to the market quickly, be creative and ensure everyone has realistic expectations. Creative marketing could include open houses with holiday themes, since the market tends to be slower around the holidays and winter months, fun riders that grab prospective buyers’ attention.”

Adam Gallegos, Arbour Realty: “The best thing you can do to sell your home during a slower time of year is make it stand out. Make sure it shows better than the competing properties and is priced reasonably.”

Karen Close, Century 21: “Every house has a buyer, but you can’t manufacture them as much as you might want to. If you put the right price on a house and present it properly, and have the right handler, you may not

need any tips to help it sell. In a slow market, sometimes you just have to wait.”

Mark Middendorf, Long and Foster: “Sometimes you have to assess the whole picture. Maybe take the bull by the horns, think way outside the box and start over, or look what you can do differently. Any attention to a house is good attention. Sometimes you need to do things to get people talking about a property.”

Carol Temple, Coldwell Banker: “Don’t handicap the process. Don’t be misled by the chatter about low inventory making this a seller’s market, as it definitely is not a seller’s market in some price ranges and some products. Do establish the right asking price from day one. Do everything possible to show the property at its very best. Do listen to your agent that you are trusting to manage the process for you.”

Mike Highman, Acquest Realty: “Know your neighborhood market by having hard data. With this, one can estimate an analytical price versus a seller’s myopic wishful sales price.

Property presentation: This means sellers have another part-time job of keeping the exterior and interior constantly neat and clutter-free. Accommodating: Availability to have the property shown at buyer’s reasonable time.”

Carol Ellickson, TTR Sotheby’s International: “Pricing is the key. It overcomes all objections. There are pockets that are stubborn, but overall I think the fall is not a bad time to list.”

Betsy Twigg, Washington Fine Properties: “It always comes down to pricing, and some clients are resistant to lowering the price. Sellers have expectations. If a house is not selling and the client doesn’t want to lower the price, they should considering renting, putting it back on the market at a later time, or offer to pay some of the closing costs.”

Billy Buck, Buck & Associates: “If a seller wants to put a house on the market in the winter, suggest they do a photo shoot now.”

David Howell, McEnearney Associates “It really is a matter of doing the same things for what is perceived as a faster time of the year: price it right and put it in the best possible condition. For detached homes and townhomes, spruce up the exterior with attractive fall plantings and making sure the yard is in top shape. The single most important consideration is price.”

Diane Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “Homes that are move-inready and priced correctly will still sell.

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Millennials Finding Both Challenges and Opportunities as They Begin to Move Into the Real-Estate Marketplace Millennials poured some $514 billion into the U.S. housing market over the last year as the largest generation of home buyers. But new survey data shows their home-ownership aspirations are stymied by affordability issues, frustration with the buying and selling process, and a cutthroat housing market.

More than half of young buyers (53 percent) make multiple offers to buy their first home, and only two in five Millennials (39 percent) are able to make the recommended 20 percent or more down payment.

The results of the Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends 2017 show how the nation’s highly competitive housing market is changing the way a new generation approaches buying a home. The second annual report is the largest and most comprehensive survey of real estate consumers ever conducted.

More than half of Millennials (62 percent) shop for a rental while they’re looking to buy a home, indicating they accept the fact that buying a home is not a sure thing. They are more likely to say they struggled to find a home in their price range and on their time frame, and over one-third (37 percent) of Millennial buyers say they went

over their budget, compared to 29 percent of all buyers.

Coming up with a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles young buyers face, and the Zillow Group Report sheds light on previously unknown statistics about how Millennials are pulling together enough cash.

Less than half (39 percent) of Millennials put down the recommended 20 percent or more on their home purchase, while one in four (21 percent) put down the bare minimum – 5 percent or less – in order to secure a home loan.

One in three (29 percent) Millennial buyers now gets financial help from friends or family to make a down payment, and one in three (31 percent) Millennial buyers cobbles together a down payment from multiple sources.

“In many cities across the U.S., the housing market is extremely competitive, especially for first-time buyers who are looking to purchase a starter home,” said Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. “Young buyers often start their careers in fast-growing cities in which the market is particularly tough – and they’re trying to save for a down payment while making recordhigh rent payments.”

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“Gen Z” – those born between 1995 and 2010 – already makes up more than 21 percent of the U.S. population, and is the most ethnically and racially diverse generation in U.S. history. They are beginning to enter the housing market as renters.

The Zillow Group Report reveals that those in Gen Z are just as likely as those in older generations to say owning a home is a key component of the American Dream; 57 percent say they considered buying a home when they

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Generation Z renters work hard to win a home and end up submitting more rental applications than any other generation (3.1 applications compared to 2.5 for all renters), yet they also move quickly through the process, spending the least amount of time searching (less than one month, compared to 26 percent of all renters).

“It’s encouraging to see that Generation Z is inheriting the same notion of what home means as their parents and Millennial siblings,” said Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow Group chief marketing officer. “These tech-savvy yet risk-averse renters . . . prefer living with others to living alone, and they put their vast social networks to work during every step of the rental-search process. As they mature and look toward home-ownership, it will be interesting to see how their aspirations and preferences will shape the housing market.”

The 2017 Zillow Group Report is the 2nd annual largest-ever survey of U.S. home buyers, sellers, owners and renters, and surveyed more than 13,000 U.S. residents aged 18 to 75.

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2016 Home Purchases: Millennials Post Decline, Gen X Rises An improving economy, multiple years of strong job growth and the notable increase in home values in most markets fueled a greater share of purchases from Generation X households over the past year.

This is according to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, which evaluates the generational differences of recent buyers and sellers.

The survey additionally found that a growing number of Millennials and younger Boomer buyers have children living at home; student debt is common among Gen X and boomer households; more Millennials are buying outside the city; and younger generations are more likely to use a real estate agent.

Much of the spotlight in recent years has focused on the several challenges Millennials are enduring on their journey to homeownership. According to Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, lost in this discussion are the numerous Generation X households who bought their first home, started a family and entered the middle part of their careers only to be rattled by job losses, falling home values and overall economic uncertainty during and after the Great Recession.

This year’s survey reveals that debt and little or no equity in their home slowed many Gen X households from

buying sooner. Recent Gen X buyers delayed buying longer than Millennials because of debt, were the most likely generation to have previously sold a distressed property and were the generation most likely to want to sell earlier but couldn’t because their home was worth less than their mortgage. Furthermore, Gen X buyers indicated they had the most student loan debt ($30,000).

“Gen X sellers’ median tenure in their previous home was 10 years, which puts many of them selling a property they bought right around the time home values were on the precipice of declining,” said Yun. “Fortunately, the much stronger job market and 41 percent cumulative rise in home prices since 2011 have helped a growing number build enough equity to finally sell and trade up to a larger home. More Gen X sellers are expected this year and are definitely needed to ease the inventory shortages in much of the country.”

The uptick in purchases from Gen X buyers this year (28 percent) was the highest since 2014 and up from 26 percent in 2016. Millennials were the largest group of recent buyers for the fourth consecutive year (34 percent), but their overall share was down slightly from a year ago (35 percent). Baby Boomers were 30 percent of buyers, and the Silent Generation

made up 8 percent.

Younger Boomers increasingly consider adult children when buying: This year’s survey also brought to light how the soaring cost of rent in many areas is likely influencing the decision of middle-aged parents to buy a home with their young adult children in mind.

Younger Boomers were the most likely to purchase a multi-generational home (20 percent; 16 percent in 2016), and the top reason for doing so was that children over 18 years old either moved back home or never left (30 percent; 27 percent in 2016).

“The job market is very healthy for young adults with a college education, but repaying student debt and dealing with ever-increasing rents on an entry-level salary are forcing many to either shack-up with several roommates or move back home,” said Yun. “This growing trend of delayed household formation is one of the main contributors to the nation’s low homeownership rate.”

Student debt is not just a Millennial problem: Debt, particularly from student loans, appears to be a portion of the household budget of buyers in every generation.

While Millennials were the most likely to have student debt (46 percent), their typical balance ($25,000) was lower than Gen X buyers ($30,000).

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A combined 16 percent of younger and older boomer buyers also had student debt, with a median balance of over $10,000 for each group.

Among the share of buyers who said saving for a down payment was the most difficult task, Millennials were most likely to cite student loans as the debt that delayed saving (55 percent), followed by Gen X (29 percent) and younger boomers (9 percent).

“Repaying student debt also appears to be slowing some current homeowners who went to graduate school and now can no longer afford to sell and trade up because of their loans,” added Yun. More Millennials moving to the suburbs . . . with their kids: Similar to previous years, roughly two-thirds of Millennial buyers are married. One aspect of their household that has changed is the number of children in them.

In this year’s survey, 49 percent of Millennial buyers had at least one child, which is up from 45 percent last year and 43 percent two years ago.

With more kids in tow, the need for more space at an affordable price is increasingly pushing Millennial buyers outside the city. Only 15 percent of Millennial buyers bought in an urban area, which is down from 17 percent last year and 21 percent two years ago.

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Prestigious Ballantrae Farms residence in McLean.

6 BR, 7 BA, outdoor pool. Exquisite luxury. Elevator, handsome library w/ music alcove, grand bar and separate his/her offices. Formal living and dining rooms, elegant great room, outdoor deck. Perfect for entertainment. Marble and hardwood floors, hand-crafted plaster millwork, spectacular owner suite, and catering kitchen.

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2 BED/1 BATH/REMODELED MLS #AR10068254*Charming, private oasis location*Remodeled white kitchen & bath*Laminate floors*W&OD, Four Mile Run trails next door*EZ to Arl Comm Center, Columbia Pike bus, Shirlington *Common laundry, bike room, extra storage in bldg basement*Hot water incl. in rent*No smoking*No more than 2 incomes to qualify ($64k gross min.)*Sorry, no pets*Professionally managed*Move-in fee $150*If you’re not already working with an agent, please contact me for a private showing.

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This stunning 3 bedroom corner unit on the 10th floor in Crystal City offers views of National Airport, The Capitol, and DC from its 20’ balcony and every window. Large rooms provide the perfect entertaining space. The remodeled kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances. The unit includes two side-by-side garage parking spaces close to the elevators, extra storage, and new HVAC. Priced below the tax assessment!

Very special opportunity in popular Maywood neighborhood of North Arlington. This original 1912 farmhouse has been completely updated to today’s modern standards, yet retains the original charm that makes this property so lovely. Period details include extensive woodwork and wood trim, a front room with walls of windows, a side room “sleeping porch” that is currently used as an office, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, and the list goes on. Beautiful updates include a spacious eat-in kitchen, replete with plentiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops, and glass cupboards. Just outside the kitchen is the separate dining room, perfect for family dinners and holiday entertaining. There are a total of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a hide-away finished attic and tons of storage space in the unfinished basement.

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It’s Time to Get Our Homes Ready for the Winter (StatePoint) – Autumn is the perfect time to complete those pesky home maintenance projects left on your to do list.

If you’ve been putting off these chores, you’re not alone, but it could cost you. In fact, a national survey from Erie Insurance shows many Americans are putting themselves and their homes at financial risk by delaying important home maintenance tasks.

Make sure you’re protected by focusing on these five areas: The Roof. Twenty-three percent of homeowners admit they never inspect their roof or have it inspected unless there is a problem, according to the Erie Insurance survey.

Unfortunately, replacing a roof is also one of the biggest expenses a homeowner may have if not maintained properly. Nationally, the average homeowner spends about $6,600 to install a new roof, but prices can soar upwards of $20,000.

Don’t be stuck with a hefty roof-repair bill. Have it inspected to see if any shingles are damaged and need to be replaced. The fall season is the optimal time to do so, since roofing is best installed when temperatures are cooler.

Plus, you’ll catch any problems before winter weather kicks in.

The Gutters. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear of debris. Clogged

gutters can lead to major issues like uneven floors, cracks in walls and interior water damage.

This type of claim, also known as seepage, is a maintenance issue and often not covered under your home insurance policy. To prevent any major issues, clean gutters at least twice a year in fall and spring.

The Dryer Exhaust Duct. Does it

take you two to three cycles to dry a load of laundry? If so, you may need to clean your dryer vent.

One in five (21 percent) admit they never clean their clothes dryer ducts, unless they have a problem. But lint build-up can catch fire easily. Over 15,000 dryer fires occurred nationwide from 2010-14, with the majority being ignited by dust, fiber and lint,

according to the National Fire Protection Association. Avoid this disaster with a thorough cleaning at least once a year.

The Fireplace Chimney. Erie Insurance found nearly half (46 percent) of people who own a home with a fireplace never have their chimneys cleaned. However, uncleaned chimneys are a leading cause of structure fires, reports the National Fire Protection Association.

So, get the chimney cleaned before the cold weather hits and you find yourself tossing logs in the hearth to keep the house toasty, and then have it cleaned annually.

The Sump Pump and Pit. Sump pumps remove excess water from homes that would otherwise cause property damage. It’s important to clean a sump pump and its pit annually to keep basements dry and help prevent mold growth and water damage.

Do this maintenance project in fall to help protect against heavy rainfalls and accumulated melting snow and ice of winter.

Now that you have your checklist, it’s time to roll up your sleeves while it’s still nice outside. Whether you’re a DIYer or prefer hiring a professional, crossing these projects off your to-do list will help ensure you’re safe and secure before temperatures drop.

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New Life for a Classic in Bellevue Forest

1950s Property Is Updated, Expanded to Meet Modern-Living Standards

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he enchanting and alwaysin-fashion neighborhood of Bellevue Forest is where we stop for this featured property, which built on the classic, 1950s-era Cape Cod home and reimagined, reconstructed and expanded it expertly with top-quality materials, turning it into a better-than-new showplace.

Built with integrity and quality by 4Square LLC and Paton & Miles Construction, the home features the amenities of urban-village living with a closein but still bucolic locale. From the solid doors to the oversized (and heated) two-car garage, this is a home that pays homage to the past while having its feet pointed squarely toward the future.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,595,000 by Carole Schweitzer and Sarah Race of Weichert Realtors.

The top-to-bottom effort focused both on structural improvements (the mechanical systems all have been replaced) as well as putting attention to detail on livability and style. The result is an abode where all are welcomed and made to truly feel at home.

Classic curb appeal offers a wonderful first impression, and from the moment we are welcomed into the large foyer, the tone is set for understated elegance.

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Address: 3114 North Pollard Street, Arlington (22207).

Listed at: $1,595,000 by Carole Schweitzer (703) 475-8494 and Sarah Race (703) 732-1848, Weichert Realtors.

Schools: Jamestown Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School. dows that have been enlarged and filled with premium Andersen panes.

Sizing of the formal rooms – living and dining – are ample, perfect both for entertaining and daily living. The kitchen (with skylight) is a visual delight, as well as awaiting duties as assigned by the serious chefs among us. There is copious eat-in space adjacent, as well.

Two bedroom suites can be found on the main level, perfect for today’s on-the-go lifestyle and equally adept at handling aging-in-place issues.

Additional bedrooms are located both on the upper and lower levels, totaling five throughout the home, while the sunlit lower level also plays host to a lovely family room.

Mature trees out back work to complement the rear patio, a perfect spot for relaxation as the seasons change.

Born in the era of “I Love Lucy” and “Ozzie and Harriet,” this is a home that

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National Real Estate Market Remains in Something of a ‘Funk’ Due to Challenges with Affordability and Availability Existing-home sales have retreated in four of the past five months, but new survey findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicate it is not because of a lack of confidence from consumers about buying and selling a home, or based on their views about the direction of the economy and their finances.

That’s according to NAR’s third quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey , which also found that two-thirds of households think saving for a down payment is challenging, and roughly half of renters expect to pay more in rent next year.

This quarter, there appears to be a revival from renters that now is a good time to buy a home. After dipping to roughly half of renters last quarter (52 percent), the share who believe now is a good time climbed to 62 percent (60 percent a year ago).

Overall, current homeowners (80 percent), households with higher incomes and those living in the more affordable Midwest and South regions are the most optimistic about buying right now.

Amid the steady gains in home values seen in many parts of the country, the share of homeowners that believe

now is a good time to sell is also inching higher. Eighty percent of homeowners think now is a good time to list their home for sale (a new survey high), which is up from last quarter (75 percent) and even more so than a year ago (67 percent).

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says it is great news that homebuyer and seller optimism is advancing, but it remains unclear if it will actually translate to more sales.

“The housing market has been in a funk since early spring because of the ongoing scarcity of new and existing homes for sale,” Yun said. “The pace of new home construction has not meaningfully broken out this year, and not enough homeowners at this point have followed through with their belief that now is a good time to sell. As a result, home shoppers have seen limited options, stiff competition and weakening affordability conditions.“ More households this quarter (57 percent) believe the economy is improving compared to the second quarter (54 percent) and a year ago (48 percent). Continuing the complete reversal from a year ago, those living in rural and suburban areas were more optimistic about the economy than respondents residing in urban areas.

August Was Flat in D.C., Inner Core A slight upward tick in average prices helped to offset relatively flat year-over-year sales in the inner D.C. core in August, leading the real estate market to a very slight increase in total sales volume for the month.

A total of 5,073 properties went to closing last month, down 0.3 percent from 5,089 a year before, according to RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS and reported Sept. 12.

Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.

The average sales price was up 0.4 percent to $520,954, but that was due largely to a bigger mix of single-family homes in the overall sales total.

A majority of homeowners and those with incomes above $50,000 also had a positive outlook on the economy.

The rebound in economic confidence this quarter are also giving households increased assurances about their financial situation. Those expressing confidence that their financial situation will be better in six months jumped from 57.2 in June to 62.0 in September. A year ago, the index was 58.6.

“Jobs are plentiful, wage growth is finally showing signs of life, home values are up considerably in the past five years and the stock market is at record highs,” Yun said. “The economy is not perfect, and growth overall is still sluggish, but the financial health of the typical household looks as healthy as it has since the recession.”

Headwinds persist for those attempting to get into the market. Even though the typical down payment of a first-time buyer has been 6 percent for three straight years, two-thirds of respondents indicated that saving for one is difficult right now, and data suggest it could be getting worse, not better.

“Heading into next year, higher home prices and limited inventory in the affordable price range will likely continue to hold back a share of renters who would prefer to be homeowners,” Yun said.

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Some Remodeling Projects Will Pay Out Major Dividends Homeowners who take on remodeling projects gain not only equity and more resale value in their home, they are also more likely to find satisfaction and enjoyment from their home, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, with insights from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

The 2017 Remodeling Impact Report, the second of its kind, surveyed Realtors, consumers who have completed remodeling projects and members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

The report reveals the top remodeling projects, as well as well as the increased value – both financially and emotionally – that specific projects bring to homeowners once completed.

After completing a remodeling project, 75 percent of owners have a greater desire to be in their home, 65 percent say they have increased enjoyment in their home, and 77 percent feel a major sense of accomplishment when thinking of their completed project. Fifty-six percent felt happy when they see their completed projects, and 39 percent say they feel satisfied.

“Realtors understand which remodeling projects and home upgrades will bring the most value to homeowners, whether they are remodeling with the hope of impressing potential buyers, bringing in higher offers or gaining more equity in the home,” said NAR president William Brown, a Realtor from Alamo, Calif. “Realtors also understand that many of these projects are undertaken solely to get more enjoyment from spending time at home.

No matter the objectives, Realtors have unique and invaluable insights into how renovations and remodeling will bring the most benefit to homeowners.”

Interior projects: For owners looking to sell their home, Realtors named complete kitchen renovations, kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations and new wood flooring as the interior projects that most appeal to potential buyers.

When asked which interior projects yield the largest financial return upon resale, Realtors named hardwoodfloor refinishing (recovers 100 percent of project costs upon resale), new wood flooring (91 percent of costs recovered) and insulation upgrades (76 percent of costs recovered). Bathroom renovations and adding a new bathroom yielded the smallest financial return upon resale, recouping approximately 50 percent of project costs.

Exterior projects: When it comes to exterior projects, Realtors said new roofing will recover 109 percent of costs upon resale, more than any other project in the report. New roofing

alswas o named the exterior project that most appeals to buyers, followed by new vinyl windows, a new garage door and new vinyl siding.

Brown noted that exterior projects are just as, if not more, important than interior projects when it comes time to sell.

“A home’s exterior is its first impression to potential buyers, so any project that improves curb appeal will yield plenty of bang for the buck,” he said.

Satisfaction from projects: When it comes to the enjoyment homeowners get from projects, several projects received a perfect Joy Score of 10; Joy Scores range from 1 and 10, and higher figures indicate greater joy from the project. Projects with a perfect Joy Score of 10 included both interior and exterior project of all price ranges, such as a new master/owner’s suite, with an estimated cost of $125,000 for a full makeover, and new steel front doors, with an estimated cost of $2,000.

While Americans spent $340 billion on home remodeling in 20151, many homeowners find the idea of attempting a remodeling project too overwhelming to take on. Thirty-five percent of homeowners in the U.S. said they would rather move than remodel their current home.

Owners in urban areas are the least likely to take on a project, with only 52 percent saying they would be willing to remodel their home, compared to 55 percent in suburban areas and 70 percent for owners in rural areas.

“Even though a remodeling project may seem overwhelming at the onset, working with a professional, qualified remodeler who has the required experience and training can make a big difference,” said Tom Miller, president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

“I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to work with a contractor you can trust who adheres to a strict code of ethics and can help define a realistic budget,” he said.

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Act Now to Maximize Space Availability in Your Garage (StatePoint) – Most people are pressed for garage space, regardless of the size of their house, from DIYers overwhelmed with tools to moms searching for places to store holiday decorations.

Toter, a leading manufacturer of carts, cans and containers for use in a wide range of home and work waste management and storage solutions, is offering the following tips for making more of precious garage space.

Keep trash in its place: To keep trash and odors contained, select a mobile trash cart with a tight-fitting lid that’s compatible with your haulers’ pickup requirements and comes with a warranty. Some manufacturers also offer cart and can liners and deodorizers to keep your garage smelling fresh.

Invest in a multi-purpose job box: Most people tend to have the wrong size toolbox for their needs. Consider the shape, capacity and compartments needed for your tools. Rolling options are great for work done only at home, while a job box may be better for those who do work elsewhere.

If portability is important, look at lighter-weight options.

Build up, not out: Ceiling-storage racks are an excellent way to use what would otherwise be dead space.

Many racks are designed to fit directly above the area where an automatic

door goes up and down. Peg boards for tools and stackable totes are also good choices.

Choose multipurpose storage: Needs can change over time, so invest in storage that can be used for a variety of items in multiple ways. For example, large, durable totes can hold lawn gear, tools or camping equipment.

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Give Your Home Décor an Update This Fall Season (StatePoint) – With the shorter days and cooler nights of fall can come the urge to hibernate. But first prepare yourself and your home for the season with these cozy and warm accents that will make time spent indoors cozier.

Incorporate metallic décor. While you’re breaking out the pumpkins, cornstalks and cornucopias, take a different approach this season and incorporate copper or brass accents. These metallic items will elevate décor, and the orange and yellow tones will complement the changing leaves outside.

Try picking out a unique candelabra or vase or small decorative pieces to style the room.

Makeover the fireplace. Fireplace season is on the horizon, so start thinking about new ways to make it the focal point of a room. Try painting it with a subtle whitewash for a look that will instantly revive brick and brighten the space.

Before you get started, prep the fireplace by scrubbing brick with a wire brush to remove any residue.

Layer, layer, layer. Bare floors can make your home feel chilly. Warm up a space by layering area rugs on hardwood floors or to an already carpeted area. Not only will this add color and texture to a room, the extra cushioning will ensure feet avoid the cold, so you can keep your slippers tucked

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Update the guest bedroom. With the holidays on the horizon, there’s no better time to give your guest bedroom a cozy update. Surprise overnight guests by painting the room a moody green or blue that is on trend and sets a relaxing tone. Don’t forget to incorporate little touches like books or a plant on the nightstand to make them feel at home.

Update window coverings. Heavy drapes keep out drafts and make a

room feel luxurious. Switch out summer sheers for curtains with a heavier weight, or layer drapes for an elegant look.

Don’t underestimate the power of white paint. Vibrant doesn’t always have to mean using bold colors. Make a space feel brand new again by repainting wood trim a crisp white color. It may seem like a tedious task, but with a little effort, you can completely transform a room.

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Richard Nixon’s Retreat in San Clemente Can Be Yours Continued from Page 5 ishly, but his most important guest was Franklin Roosevelt, who used the estate often as a retreat during his presidency in the 1930s.

After Nixon purchased it in 1968, he and his family owned it for 12 years and also entertained heads of state and Hollywood stars. During his presidency he used it as his summer residence. After the Watergate scandal and his resignation, Nixon returned to La Casa Pacifica permanently until it was sold in 1980.

Sited on a knoll of prime beachfront known for being a mecca for surfers, the estate is on 5.45 acres and is comprised of the main house of 9,000 square feet with four bedrooms and seven baths; a one-bedroom, onebath pool pavilion; a two-bedroom, one-bath guest house; and two guest apartments with an additional three bedrooms and three baths.

The lushly landscaped grounds slope gently down to 450 feet of white-sand beach. Grounds also include formal and cutting gardens, vegetable gardens, exotic succulent gardens, a greenhouse, a catering facility with separate entrance, a lighted tennis court, pool and pool terrace, a gazebo on the bluff and great expanses of lawn.

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Boosters of Local Affordable Housing Laud Progress SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Love enticed Afaf Belmahi to give up a career as a lawyer in Morocco and move to Northern Virginia, where her growing family initially found itself living in an Alexandria apartment, where they had to carry their oldest son (born with physical infirmities) and his wheelchair up and down staircases multiple times per day.

Belmahi, her husband and their children (now numbering three) found a new lease on life when they move to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing’s (APAH) Arlington Mill Residences apartment complex, and, more recently, into a three-bedroom apartment at APAH’s The Springs, a 104-unit apartment building in Ballston.

The couple’s two sons now attend nearby Barrett Elementary School; they and their younger sister are taking advantage of the resident services that APAH offers those who live in its apartments.

“I’m so glad to be a part of the Arlington community,” Belmahi said at APAH’s annual Celebrate Home fund-raiser, held Oct. 5 at

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“My family and I feel so lucky,” Belmahi said. “Emigrating to the U.S. was hard. Because of APAH, my family is stable, happy and healthy.”

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by Rita Bamberger of the Holladay Group, raised a record $510,000, said John Milliken, who chairs APAH’s board of directors.

“We’re talking about homes, affordable homes. APAH is proud to play a small, but we think, a significant part,” Milliken told the gathering. “APAH’s work . . . is only possible because of your generosity.”

At the event – which brought in most of the 350 who had R.S.V.P.’d – former Arlington County Board member Mary Hynes was honored for her efforts in support of housing and other social-safety-net programs in the community.

Hynes “has made and continues to make a huge contribution,” said County Board Chairman Jay Fisette. “The way she approaches it is by doing what she thinks is right. She’s kind of got that Minnesota down-home charm.”

ton Partnership for Affordable Housing has broken ground on Gilliam Place, which will bring 173 units of affordable housing to a Columbia Pike parcel that previously was home to Arlington Presbyterian Church. Construction on the 229-unit Columbia Grove apartment project, also in the Columbia Pike corridor, is half complete, and a funding package is being assembled to redevelop the Queens Court apartment complex in Rosslyn into a 12-story, 249-unit complex.

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“We’re excited to be working “The honor doesn’t belong issues, and also be inventive and only to me,” said Hynes, who innovative with what already is on that,” Janopaul said. “I hope we’re going to be embraced by served on the County Board allowed under state law. from 2008-15 after 12 years on “The work is not done,” she the community.”

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Teeing Off

As Playoffs Approach, Many Have Title Hopes

The high school sports seasons always go fast, and that’s the case again this fall, with the regular season more than half finished.

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Sr. Wide Receiver Scores Four TDs DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With a lopsided victory over the host and winless McLean Highlanders, the Yorktown Patriots (5-1, 1-0) were one of two Arlington high school football team that picked up victories in Oct. 6 action.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Yorktown won its Liberty District contest, 57-24, meaning the Patriots have already improved on last season’s victory total, when they finished 4-6. The win gave longtime Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson 249 career victories.

The Washington-Lee Generals (1-5, 1-0) won by a 15-7 score over the host Herndon Hornets in a Liberty showdown.

Yorktown led McLean 27-0 in the first quarter and was way ahead at 40-0 by halftime. The Patriots amassed 508 total yards and were led by Davis Patterson who scored four touchdowns, three receiving and the other on a 34-yard endaround run.

“We played really well in the first half, Continued on Page 16

Yorktown High School’s Tanner Wall helped the Patriots improve to 5-1 with a road rout over the McLean Highlanders in Oct. 6 Liberty District football action.

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Local Teams May Fall Short of 2016 Win Total DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With four games remaining in the regular season, Arlington’s four varsity high school footFOOTBALL ball teams have a ways to go to match last fall’s combined victory total of 16.

Entering this coming weekend’s action, the teams have just nine victories in 2017, with the Yorktown Patriots leading the way with a 5-1 overall record. The Wakefield Warriors are 2-4 and the Washington-Lee Generals and Bishop O’Connell Knights each have just one win.

There is the potential for each team to win more games in the remaining

weeks, but there are no guarantees.

Of Yorktown’s final four contests, three are against teams with losing records, including a Nov. 3 season finale against Washington-Lee (1-5).

“We certainly have the chance to win more games, but nothing can be taken for granted,” Yorktown coach Bruce Hanson said. “Every week is still very difficult.”

Two of the Generals’ remaining contests are against winless teams: Langley and McLean.

Wakefield has a more difficult final four contests, with three against teams with winning or .500 records.

O’Connell (1-5) played an especially hard schedule through its first six games, and the competition will ease only a bit

its last four. Matching last fall’s 5-5 record and strong finish will be a challenge for the Knights.

O’Connell was the only Arlington team in 2016 that did not have a losing record, finishing 5-5. Washington-Lee was 5-5 in the regular season, then lost its first playoff game to finish 5-6. Yorktown was 4-6 and Wakefield 2-8.

All four Arlington teams play Friday, Oct. 13 this week.

Yorktown visits Langley (0-6) at 7 p.m., Washington-Lee hosts the South Lakes Seahawks (5-1) at 7, Wakefield hosts the Lee Lancers (2-5) at 7, and O’Connell plays in Richmond at 4 p.m. against Collegiate (4-1), a team ranked third in the state’s Division I privateschool poll.

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The playoffs for one sport – golf – already have begun, with the Langley Saxons dominating with blowout district and region titles already and maybe a repeat state crown this week.

Soon, other postseasons will begin in cross country, field hockey, girls tennis, volleyball, then finally football.

When that happens, there are a number of teams and individuals in the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas that will have opportunities to win significant championships or place high in league, region and state competitions.

Eight such local Division I private-school teams are the Flint Hill Huskies in football, boys soccer, girls volleyball and girls tennis; the Bishop O’Connell Knights in girls cross country and boys soccer; and the Potomac School Panthers in boys soccer and girls tennis. Each has the potential to win state titles and, in some cases, are favorites to win those crowns.

The O’Connell girls soccer team is always a conference contender, as is Flint Hill in golf.

As for public schools, watch out for the Washington-Lee Generals, Langley Saxons, Madison Warhawks, Marshall Statesmen and maybe the Wakefield Warriors in girls field hockey.

Each squad should at least be serious district contenders.

Madison, Marshall and possibly W-L will be district challengers in girls and boys cross country.

In girls volleyball, Langley and Yorktown are having strong regular seasons, with the potential to make big noise throughout the playoffs, maybe all the way to states.

That leaves public-school football, where Yorktown and Madison are having strong campaigns. Probably the best each can do, however, is a runner-up in their districts.

The playoffs will tell those stories.

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High School Roundup BOYS SOCCER: The Bishop O’Connell

Knights are off to a 5-2-1 start in boys soccer this fall, and were ranked No. 2 in the state in last week’s Division I private-school poll.

O’Connell’s most recent win was a 3-1 victory over St. John’s. Dmitry Lyalikou, Alexander Abril and Aidan O’Connell scored the goals. Victory Montero had two assists and Aidan Seymour had one.

The Knights then tied rival Bishop Ireton, 1-1.

Aidan O’Connell leads the team with four goals, Diego Solano has scored three and Nicholas Barahona two.

St. Christopher’s of Richmond is ranked No. 1 in the state poll. O’Connell lost to St. Christopher’s in last season’s state-tournament championship game.

GIRLS SOCCER: The Bishop O’Connell

Knights began the week with a 3-5 record, including a recent 2-1 victory over league rival Bishop Ireton.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The Yorktown Patriots improved to 5-0 in the Liberty District with 3-1 victories over the Herndon Hornets and Washington-Lee Generals last week. The Patriots are 141 overall.

Washington-Lee has an 8-3 record. It defeated George Mason and Herndon by 3-0 scores prior to facing Yorktown.

The Generals are 3-2 in the Liberty District. n The defending Division I state champion Bishop O’Connell Knights were ranked fifth in the initial Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association’s state poll, which was released last week. Flint Hill, which lost to O’Connell in last year’s state-tournament final, is ranked No. 1.

O’Connell began the week with a 12-8 overall record and was 4-7 in the Washington Athletic Conference. The Knights’ most recent match was a 3-0 win over Elizabeth Seton in WCAC ac-

Football Continued from Page 15 dominated, then the game got sloppy on our part in the second half and McLean started making plays,” YHanson said.

Patterson’s touchdown passes were for 69, 50 ad 13 yards. Yorktown’s Tanner Wall threw the 69-yarder on an option pass, then caught a 21-yard scoring pass. Adam Luncher caught a touchdown pass and Adrian Alvarez had an 80-yard scoring run. Luncher and Nicholas Stiller kicked extra points.

“We threw it around a lot to different people,” Hanson said.

Grant Wilson was 7 of 9 passing for 121 yards for Yorktown and Will Porter was 6 of 8 for 81 yards. Each threw two touchdown passes.

Alvarez ran for 117 yards, Wall for 34 and Luncher for 24.

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The Bishop O’Connell girls are the defending county champions.

tion.

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For the Washington-Lee Generals, Max Clegg shot 81-79–160. n The Wakefield Warriors finished sixth in the recent 18-hole 5C North Region golf tournament with a 374 score at Bull Run Golf Course.

The Warriors were led by a 91 from Eli Sampson and 94s from Peter Jacobsen and Marin Pena. Guillermo Garcia and Anne Kumashiro each shot 95.

Briar Woods won the title with a 317 score. Wakefield qualified for the region with a strong finish at the National District Tournament.

high in a number of other races this fall.

Also in that boys race, Wakefield senior Amanuel Haileselasse was 44th (17:22).

In the girls seeded race, O’Connell freshman Tess Brinkman was 18th (20:12), Yorktown junior Catherine Whitehouse was 19th (20:13), O’Connell senior Ryley Howard was 25th (20:39) and Washington-Lee sophomore Anna Harpel was 41st (21:19).

In the girls junior varsity race, Wakefield’s Kareena Showers was second (21:56). n The annual Arlington County meet was Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Bluemont Park and included the varsity boys and girls teams from Arlington’s four high schools.

The Bishop O’Connell girls and the Washington-Lee boys were the defending team champions and were favorites again this fall. Whitehouse was the defending individual girls champion.

Washington-Lee junior Jonny Jackson was the defending boys champion.

Read next week’s paper to find results from the county meet or visit the Web site at www.insidenova.com/arlington/sports.

REGION GOLF: The Yorktown Patriots placed fifth with a 333-327–660 team score at the 6D Region Tournament Oct. 3-4 at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket.

Leading Yorktown was senior Jack Ogden with a 79-76–155 total, just three shots off making a playoff for a chance to earn a state-tournament berth.

“That was one of Jack’s best rounds he’s had in high school,” Yorktown coach Chris Williams said.

Sophomore Charlie Finn shot 85-83–168 for Yorktown, senior Michael Muth 87-83–170, sophomore Chris Rita 82-90–172, sophomore Patrick Brien shot 95-85–180 and junior Lacey McCormack 101-98–199.

“It was nice they were able to play in the region and get this experience, especially for the young golfers,” Williams said.

CROSS COUNTRY: Bishop O’Connell junior and first-year cross country runner Max Greczn continues to have a strong season.

On Oct. 7, Greczn finished seventh in the top boys seeded race at the Glory Days Grill Invitational at Bull Run Regional Park. His time was 16:30. The winning time was 16:05. He has finished

The Washington-Lee Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations. Forms are available through the student activities office and the Washington-Lee athletic booster organization and should be submitted to the W-L activities office by Nov. 1.

Wall caught five passes for 67 yards, Patterson four for 148 yards, Jack McCool three for 34 and Luncher and Paul Dalzell each had one catch. n For Washington-Lee in its win, the Generals led 9-0 at halftime on a field goal

by Fabricio Gamarra, followed by a 60yard run by Larry Carpenter after taking a pitch from Will Montgomery after he caught a short pass from Braden Shackelford. Herndon scored in the third period to cut the lead to 9-7. Washington-Lee scored on its last drive of the game on a one-yard run by Shackelford, who was 21 of 35 passing for 220 yards.

Will Schmidt caught seven of Shackelford’s completions for 40 yards. Carpenter had five catches for 56 yards, Montgomery caught three for 40 and Liam McBride two for 77. Carpenter had 80 yards rushing and was a standout on defense. n In other Oct. 6 games involving Arlington teams, the Bishop O’Connell Knights and Wakefield Warriors each

lost.O’Connell (1-5) fell to the visiting Landon Bears, 39-0, in private-school action. Wakefield (2-4) was defeated at home by National Collegiate Prep, 38-14, in non-district play.

Wakefield trailed 12-0 late in the first half when Rodney Lee scored on a fouryard run, helping to cut the lead to 12-7.

National Collegiate then scored a touchdown on the last play of the first half on a 64-yard pass to lead 18-7 at halftime.

Wakefield’s second-half TD came on a 55-yard halfback option pass from Lee to James Clark in the third quarter.

Lee had 84 yards rushing for Wakefield and Kesean Deshazer had 66. Cason Poythress was 5 of 13 passing for 44 yards and Clark had three catches for 67 yards and Lamont McDowell two for 19. Luis Pinto kicked two extra points. n O’Connell (1-5) fell to the visiting Landon Bears, 39-0, in private-school action. Wakefield (2-4) was defeated at home by National Collegiate Prep, 38-14,

in non-district play.

For O’Connell in its loss, the Knights never got their offense going against 5-0 Landon, having just 66 total yards and only two first downs. O’Connell had just seven total yards at halftime when it trailed, 27-0.

For the Knights, Jahmal Banks had three catches for 26 yards and Devon Morrow two for 36. Morrow also had 47 yards in kick returns. Hakeem Clinton had 12 yards rushing. Aidan McGowan was 4 of 10 passing for 61 yards, and was intercepted twice, one that was returned for a touchdown.

On defense for O’Connell, Morrow had an interception. Bradley Magee recovered a fumble, broke up two passes and was in on a fourth-down stop for no gain. Banks blocked an extra point. n All four Arlington varsity football teams are in action Friday, Oct. 13 with Wakefield and Washington-Lee having home games at 7 p.m.

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FIELD HOCKEY: The Washington-Lee Generals lost to the Edison Eagles, 1-0 in overtime, last week in non-district action. The Generals have a 9-5 overall record and are 6-2 and in second place in the Liberty District. n The Yorktown Patriots (7-8) lost by 2-1 scores to South Lakes and Herndon last week.

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Task Force to Hold Last Meeting on Highway Renaming

The task force empaneled to recommend replacement names for Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria and, potentially, in Arlington will hold what is expected to be its final meeting on Oct. 16, then forward a recommendation to the Alexandria city manager.

The Alexandria City Council set up the task force earlier in the year after deciding to strip the name of the Confederacy’s lone president from the stretch of U.S. Route 1 within its borders. Arlington

County officials are watching the process, but due to the vagaries of Virginia law, they do not have the power (as Alexandria does) to remove the name without approval of the General Assembly or, potentially, Commonwealth Transportation Board.

The name of Jefferson Davis was bestowed on the highway in the 1920s by the General Assembly. While U.S. Route 1 through Virginia retains the name, it is known colloquially as “Richmond High-

Police Beat ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: n On Sept. 30 at 2:13 a.m., police were dispatched to the 200 block of North Glebe Road for a report of a disorderly subject.

According to police, the suspect approached a woman outside a restaurant, brandished a knife and demanded she give him a cigarette. A security guard at the restaurant intervened and detained the suspect until police arrived.

The suspect – 24-year-old Yordli Cabrera Lopez of Arlington – was arrested, charged with attempted robbery and drunk in public, and was held without bond.

GRAND LARCENY: n On Oct. 4 around 11:26 a.m., a woman was shopping in the unit block of South Glebe Road when her purse was stolen from a shopping cart, police said.

When witnesses attempted to stop the suspect, he fled the area on foot into the adjacent National Foreign Affairs Training Center, where he was detained until county officers arrived on the scene, police said.

The suspect – 53-year-old James Mitchell of no fixed address – was arrested and charged with grand larceny. He was held without bond.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: n On Oct. 3 at 2:16 a.m., a woman living in the 600 block of 23rd Street South was awakened by a sound coming from inside her home. She confronted the intruder and called police.

Items were reported damaged in the home, but nothing was reported missing, police said.

The suspect – 37-year-old Nelson Flores of Alexandria – was arrested and charged with unlawful entry.

PEEPING: n On Oct. 4 at 9:08 p.m., a witness in the 900 block of McKinley Road reported seeing a man peering into a residential window. When the witness confronted the suspect, he fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, 18 to 25 years old, with a thin build.

BURGLARY: n On Sept. 29 between 2 and 5:30 p.m., a home in the 6000 block of Wilson Boulevard was burglarized. Items of value were taken. n Sometime between Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 3 p.m., a home in the 600 block of North Illinois Street was burglarized. Items of value were taken.

Drew Winters was a member of the 4Star Junior Aces, a junior tennis team from Fairfax, that competed in the USTA Junior Team Tennis 14-under National Championships at Lake Nona in Orlando last month.

The event included the top 32 teams at intermediate and advanced levels from various sections in the country.

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Young athletes receive specialized coaching in sprint, distance running, race walking, shot and javelin throws, strength and flexibility exercises, nutrition and health.

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POTOMAC VALLEY TRACK CLUB STARTS: Potomac Valley Track Club

YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: Arlington’s recreational youth bas-

invites young athletes in first through eight grades to its Young Flyers youth track and field training program at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 10.

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Two Arlingtonians – Gerald Laporte and Elmer Lowe Sr. – are among four members of the task force.

The task-force meeting is slated to run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., but is not expected to include a period for public comment.

For information on the process, see the Web site at www.alexandriava.gov/jeffersondavishighway.

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Aquatics Continued from Page 1 overseeing another round of design discussions.

Susan Kalish, a spokesman for the county government’s Department of Parks and Recreation, said public input will be welcomed once the finalist designs are unveiled. But the final decision on who gets the contract will be made by government procurement officials.

The four design firms have a deadline of Oct. 17 to deliver their presentations to the county government. They are expected to be unveiled to the public at a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at 2011 Crystal Drive, and be available on the Web site at www.arlingtonva.us sometime that day.

County Manager Mark Schwartz and

Democrat Continued from Page 3 also chaired the Arlington Committee of 100.

McDermott has used her culinary skill as a member of the Democratic Committee’s Kitchen Crew, which provides the food for events like the Oct. 8 celebration, held at the home of Democratic stalwart Sharon Davis.

his staff earlier this year won County Board approval for the design-build concept, after trimming expectations and asking designers to come up with a “quality” facility, but one that was not “embellished.”

The aquatics center/fitness facility has been on hold since 2014, when concerns about high construction and operating costs led then-County Manager Barbara Donnellan to shelve it.

The county government has the cash in hand to build the facility, thanks to voter support in bond referendums held in 2004 and 2012.

But a vexing issue remains: How much of a taxpayer subsidy will be needed to operate the facility? The revamped plan unveiled by Schwartz earlier this year also downscaled the needed subsidy, but full details remain to be fleshed out.

(County officials appear to have abandoned their previous efforts to secure

naming rights or corporate sponsorships for the facility as a way to cut costs.)

The aquatic-center’s odyssey has been a long one: • County voters in 2004 gave thumbs up to a bond referendum that, they were told at the time, would cover the entire cost of the Long Bridge Park complex, including sports fields, an esplanade, aquatics center, fitness center, parking and other amenities.

• But eight years later, available funding had been siphoned away for early stages of the park while projected costs for the aquatics center ballooned and voter discontent grew.

• County leaders were forced to go back to the public in 2012 in a second bond referendum, one wrapped inside a larger park bond.

• The verdict from the electorate was a split decision: The 2012 park-bond referendum won support of 63 percent of

voters, a landslide by traditional accounting, but ran 20 percentage points behind a school bond on the same ballot.

Critics derided the ballooning cost of the aquatics center as another example of a county-government vanity project, a list that included the Artisphere arts center, “million-dollar bus stops” on Columbia Pike and the South Arlington streetcar project.

That voter anger helped propel independent John Vihstadt to the County Board in 2014. Vihstadt, who positions himself as a fiscal hawk, has pressed county staff to limit construction costs and cap operating subsidies.

Vihstadt’s election proved to be a sea change in how the Arlington government looked at major capital projects. In the years since, the streetcar has been shelved, the Artisphere shuttered and the transit stops on Columbia Pike scaled back to about half the original projected cost.

The event provided plenty of opportunity for reminiscing, and Paul Ferguson, currently clerk of the Circuit Court, recalled a day in 1995 when he was first running for County Board.

A friend had set up a meet-and-greet coffee in the Rock Spring area. “Only one person showed up,” Ferguson recalled, glancing in the direction of McDermott.

It proved a pivotal piece of providence for the young candidate, as McDermott cottoned to Ferguson and helped him navigate the local political scene. “All of

us know the power of one volunteer who is hard-working and very well-connected,” he said.

As a person more comfortable behind the scenes, McDermott said the celebration left her “somewhat overwhelmed,” but grateful.

“It is such an honor to be chosen. I’m humbled,” she said, leaving the crowd with one directive.

“We need to have a Democratic victory on Nov. 7,” she said to the crowd gathered at the late-afternoon event.

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Washington FAMILY Magazine is seeking a motivated

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Owned by Northern Virginia Media Services (NVMS), Washington FAMILY is the largest monthly parenting magazine in the DMV. We have been the go-to resource for affluent, educated D.C.-area parents for over 20 years. In addition to print advertising, the Account Executive sells advertising for our active and engaging web site, weekly eNewsletter, eBlasts, social media posts, other NVMS publications and website.

We are looking for an Account Executive who has a minimum of three years of sales and marketing experience to join our seasoned sales team. Must be willing to cold call, pursue sales opportunities, and develop and manage accounts after closing. We’re looking for a candidate with a proven track record for attracting and retaining business. B2C experience a plus. This is a commission only position.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

October 16, 1941: n A number of local civic associations are seeking abolition of the Board of Zoning Appeals. n County Board member Edmund Campbell is asking state officials to permit regional jails. n D.C. planning officials are pleading with their Arlington counterparts not to allow high-rise development adjacent to the Potomac River. n St. Thomas More Church will hold a children’s fashion show to benefit British war relief.

October 16, 1944: n Cough and cold season has reduced the number of blood donors recently.

October 16, 1950: n Northern Virginia’s doctors, dentists and veterinarians have been visiting the Selective Service office, as their professions no longer make them exempt from the draft.

October 16, 1957: n Queen Elizabeth II flies to the local area tomorrow, where she will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. n County Board candidate J. Maynard Magruder says he sees no hope of the General Assembly permitting a return of Arlington’s elected School Board. n Plans have been unveiled for the new, $500,000 main house of Washington Golf & Country Club.

October 14, 1969: n Student protesters have temporarily blocked construction on the planned Three Sisters Bridge. n The National Association of Government Secretaries, known as NAGS, held its first annual meeting this week at the Twin Bridges Marriott.

October 14, 1975: n The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is opposing the county government’s $40.3 million bond package, saying the government’s indebtedness already is too high. n On the gridiron, Yorktown is 5-0, Washington-Lee is 4-1 and Wakefield is 3-2.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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© StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. Skilled practice 6. Suitable 9. Golf hazard 13. Saint ____ of the Caribbean 14. Placeholder surname 15. Strapping 16. Whatsoever 17. Ever, to a poet 18. Tree common to Pacific Northwest 19. *“O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done...”

21. *“Come live with me and be my love...”

23. Center of activity 24. Romanov ruler 25. Its wheels go round and round 28. Place for a hero 30. Between hexad and octad 35. Like a hand-me-down 37. Be inclined 39. Muralist Rivera 40. Hold sway 41. Strongboxes 43. F.B.I. operative 44. One who names 46. Justice’s garb 47. “Wheel of Fortune” choice 48. Swell or very good 50. Antonym of “is” 52. Next to nothing 53. Metal leaf 55. Ship pronoun 57. *“’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves...”

61. Study of rocks

65. Bye, to Francois Hollande 66. Electric swimmer 68. ____-Goldwyn-Mayer 69. *Pablo Neruda had two: a pen and a given 70. Tiny guitar 71. SAG member 72. “Star ____” 73. Observe 74. Feed the fire

55+ News TRAVELERS HEAD TO HARVEST FESTIVAL: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts

a trip to the Grave Mountain Harvest Festival in Syria, Va., on Sunday, Oct. 15. The cost of $15 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

ANTIQUE JEWELRY TO BE DISCUSSED, EVALUATED: A certified gemologist will

discuss the value of antique and estate jewelry on Monday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. There is a limit of one evaluation per participant. For information, call (703) 2286300.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO BALLET REHEARSAL: Arlington County 55+ Trav-

el hosts a trip to the Kennedy Center for an open rehearsal of the Mariinsky Ballet on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The cost is $26.

For information, call (703) 228-4748.

RUBBER-STAMPERS TO GATHER: A rubber-stamp workshop will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

CONTINUING-CARE

OPTIONS

EX-

DOWN 1. Eagle’s talons 2. ____ Bader Ginsburg 3. Berry high in antioxidants 4. Foul matter 5. Ancient rabbinic writings 6. Port in Yemen 7. *“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary...”

PLORED: Options and costs of continuum of care will be detailed on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at LangstonBrown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

REDUCING RISK OF CANCER DISCUSSED: Oncology-patient navigators

from Virginia Hospital Center will discuss ways to lower risks of cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722.

BIRDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT LOCAL PARK: Natural-resource special-

ist Cliff Fairweather will lead two hours of birding on Wednesday, Oct. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Glen Carlyn Park.

For information, call (703) 228-0955.

CONTINUING-CARE CONTRACTS EXPLORED: Elder-law attorney Ed Zetlin

will discuss contracts with continuingcare facilities on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center.

HOSPITAL-STAY PREPARATIONS DISCUSSED: Preparing for a hospital stay

– planned or unexpected – is the topic

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8. 4 in a school year 9. *Dickinson: “Tell all the truth but ____ it slant” 10. Make over 11. Not many 12. Cremation pile 15. Like prison cell windows 20. Aids and ____ 22. Expression of pleasure 24. Kitchen cover 25. *“O my Luve is like a red, red rose...”

26. Nothing out of the ordinary 27. Alabama civil rights site 29. *”The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat...”

31. Never, or when these fly 32. Dancer’s beat 33. “Encore!”

34. *“Death, be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and dreadful...”

36. Adele’s “Rolling in the ____” 38. Young socialites, for short 42. Common thing 45. Brownish red 49. Campaign pro 51. *“Do not go gentle into that good night...”

54. Intestinal obstruction 56. Choose a president 57. Not in optimist’svocabulary?

58. Month of Purim 59. Ice on a window 60. Smell badly 61. High school musical club 62. “The Simpsons” palindrome 63. Get the picture 64. Of long ago 67. ____ out a living

of discussion on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center.

For information, call (703) 228-7369.

STEPS TO CITIZENSHIP DETAILED:

Steps to acquiring U.S. citizenship will be detailed on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

OPTIONS FOR DOWNSIZING PROFFERED: Downsizing and decluttering

will be discussed on Thursday Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2286300.

HISTORY ROUNDTABLERS TO GATHER:

The history-discussion group at Walter Reed Senior Center will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

TRAVELERS TO ENJOY FOLIAGE DURING CRUISE: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to Annapolis for a Bay Lighthouse Fall Foliage Cruise on Saturday, Oct. 21. The cost of $60 includes lunch. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

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Please stop by our booth and say “hi”!

Live-in Arlington Info-Fair (LAIF)

Sat., Oct. 14, 10-3, Arlington Mill Community Center 909 S. Dinwiddie Street And come learn at our FREE “Home Buying Right Now!” class there @ 2

FREE Happy Hour Seminar Tuesday, October 24 @ 5:30 p.m.

Weichert® Arlington 4701 Old Dominion Dr

(Lee Hwy @ Old Dominion); FREE parking in rear RSVP to Denyse “Nia” Bagley, Sales Manager 703.801.8528 nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

Free Real Estate Career Event

Free Real Estate Career Tuesday, October 17 @Event 6 p.m.

Weichert Arlington - 4701 Old Dominion Dr. Tuesday, July 11 @ 6 p.m. ®

Maybe you’re looking for a new career with unlimited earning potential and the chance to be your Weichert Arlington - 4701 Old Dominion Dr. own boss, or you’ve already thought about real estate and want to know how to begin. Come ® you’re a new career with unlimited learn how to get Maybe licensed andlooking what for Weichert Arlington can doearning to helppotenjump start your career! tial and the chance to be your own boss, or you’ve already thought aboutby real10/16 estate and to know how toBagley, begin. Come learnmanager how to RSVP towant Denyse “Nia” sales get licensed and what Weichert Arlington can do to help jump start 703-525-0812 nbagley@weichertrealtors.net your career!

RSVP to Denyse “Nia” Bagley, sales manager, by 7/10 Industry-leading training, both in class and online Get your Real Estate license now!

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Act NOW to take advantage of our NEW $199 Special! (includes pre-licensing course, registration fee, and textbooks)

We offer daytime and evening classes at a variety of locations.

Enroll today!

Great Market; Great Support For more information contact

Denyse “Nia” Bagley 703-525-0812 | nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

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

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