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VOLUME 83 NO. 2 DECEMBER 14-21, 2017

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County Aims for Coalitions in Legislature Common Ground Sought to Advance Transportation SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

TO THE HOOP, TO THE HOOP, TO THE HOOP! Wakefield High School senior guard Ben Horford, above, shoots on the fly against Phelps in a recent tournament game at the Morgan Wootten Showcase Classic at Bishop O’Connell High School. Left, Aaron Queen shoots inside. Far left, Chris Warner scores for Wakefield, which won the game in a blowout and began this week with a 3-2 record. See Sports for detail.

Monty Hall may have ascended to that great game show in the sky back in September, but it likely still will be “Let’s Make a Deal” time as the General Assembly in early 2018 considers transportation measures. Members of the Arlington County Board and Arlington legislative delegation seem to agree that a united local front on transportation and transit must be coupled with flexibility in working with legislators from other parts of the commonwealth. “They may be different transportation issues, but we all have transportation issues,” County Board member Libby Garvey said as local leaders on Nov. 30 met with six of the seven members of the Arlington delegation. Once lawmakers convene in Richmond, “we’re going to have to do deals” to win support for transportation issues important to the region, said state Sen. Janet Howell (D-34th), the senior legislator representing Arlington. Northern Virginia localities will be pressing for more, and dedicated, funds for transit. The Hampton Roads area has its own set of asks lined up for the 2018 session. And other corridors of the commonwealth each have their own interests. “There’s nothing more important than all of us working together,” County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said.

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Westover Effort Honored with ‘Bozman Award’ Allliance for Housing Solutions Lauds Work of Two Non-Profits, a Civic Association SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

A coordinated, cooperative effort to retain affordable housing over the long haul in Westover has been honored by the Alliance for Housing Solutions. The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) and Westover Village Civic Association were jointly presented with the 2017 Ellen M. Bozman Award at a Dec. 3 ceremony held at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. The effort to preserve affordable housing in the neighborhood was launched in 2016 after several older, market-rate-affordable apartment complexes were razed for redevelopment. So far, the initiative has led to purchase of 68 apartment units, which will be renovated and maintained at affordable rates for decades. “We’re very proud of having been able to jump in quickly,” said APAH CEO Nina Janopaul, whose organization found funding from a variety of sources to pay for the purchases and renovations. The initiative was “something really unique” and will serve as “a model going forward,” said A-SPAN CEO Kathy Sibert. Her organization will provide services

Shown from left are Alliance for Housing Solutions executive director Michelle Winters; Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing CEO Nina Janopaul; Westover Village Civic Association secretary Lisa Garcia; Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network CEO Kathleen Sibert; and Alliance for Housing Solutions board president Mary Margaret Whipple. PHOTO BY LLOYD WOLF

to residents of the preserved units, which will include eight apartments for those transitioning out of homelessness. What had the potential of becoming a contentious community battle in a neighborhood that straddles Washington Boulevard in western Arlington was calmed by efforts of the local civic association, which gathered feedback and provided

input as efforts moved forward. “We’re really proud to be here, partnering with APAH and A-SPAN,” said Lisa Garcia, secretary of the civic association. “We love having this mix of people and really feeling like a neighborhood. We’re really excited.” The annual award was named in honor of the late Ellen Bozman, a 24-year vet-

eran of the County Board and one of the founders of the Alliance for Housing Solutions. Despite some progress in stemming the loss of affordable-housing units in Arlington, “there’s a lot of work for all of us to keep at,” said Mary Margaret Whipple, the alliance’s board president. The buffet-style recognition ceremony proved a somewhat melancholy event, as the Alliance for Housing Solutions in recent months has lost of number of its most cherished supporters. Among those who have died: Jim Shea, Rev. Gerard Creedon and Ellen Bozman’s husband, Bill Bozman. “It’s kind of the end of an era,” said Whipple, praising “these amazing members of the community” for their service. The Alliance for Housing Solutions serves primarily as an information-gathering and community-action organization. For information, see the Web site at www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org. Whether you’re interested in politics, sports, education, crime or features, the Sun Gazette has the information you want in an easy-to-digest weekly compendium. Plus, we’ve got more waiting online for you!

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Democrats on the Hunt for a New Chairman Two Contenders Emerge to Succeed Malinosky, Who Has Served 4 Years SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The Arlington County Democratic Committee’s second-ranking officer will face off against the party’s deputy chair of precinct operations in the race to succeed party chairman Kip Malinosky, who will depart the post in January after four years. Steve Baker and Jill Caiazzo formally launched leadership bids at the party’s Dec. 6 meeting, each promising to build on past success while taking the county’s dominant political organization in innovative directions. Caiazzo, who is the party’s No. 2 for precinct operations and served as a cochair of the 2017 Democratic Joint Campaign, said she would use the leadership post to “look beyond business as usual” and “fight for the values that make Arlington great.” “I am so proud to be part of this great team,” said Caiazzo, who is looking to the party’s grass roots rather than its leadership for her support. Baker, who serves as deputy chairman and has managed a number of countywide political campaigns, said he had the

experience to get the job done. “I will lead by listening first,” Baker said, promising to “cultivate the best people with the best ideas.” “We must reach out to our younger voters,” Baker said, and provide “a higher level of outreach to all communities in Arlington.” The party will choose its next leader – plus a host of other steering-committee positions – on Jan. 10. Members of the Democratic leadership, including all precinct captains, will be eligible to vote, but under party rules the balloting is not open to the rank-and-file. Among those backing Baker is Charley Conrad, a veteran party activist. Baker is “a workhorse, showing up everywhere and doing everything,” Conrad said. Among the boosters of Caiazzo is Carol Fontein, the party’s precinct-operations chair. “What an incredibly hard worker,” Fontein said of Caiazzo. “She brings the skills that we will need going forward. She brings new ideas and fresh thinking.” Malinosky was serving as the Democratic Committee’s chair of precinct operations in 2014 when he won election as

Steve Baker and Jill Caiazzo are vying to chair the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

chairman, and was re-elected in 2016. “I don’t plan to fade away, but definitely it’s the time to give up the microphone,” Malinosky said at the Dec. 6 meeting, held at the Fairlington Community Center. “I feel really good about whoever is going to replace me,” he said. “We have two outstanding candidates.” Under rules of the Democratic Party of Virginia, local affiliates must reorga-

nize every other year. Perhaps the biggest challenge for Arlington Democrats in 2018 will be defeating independent County Board candidate John Vihstadt, who won elections in 2014 to end a 15-year Democratic monopoly on board seats. The Arlington County Republican Committee also will hold a reorganization near the start of the year. Party chair Jim Presswood is expected to be re-elected.

States in addition to Virginia that have not ratified the amendment: North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Arizona and Utah. Nevada ratified the constitutional amendement earlier this year, becoming the first state to do so since 1977. Virginia law gives the legislature the power to pass federal constitutional amendments without going to the voters, something that is required for state constitutional amendments. Some supporters of the measure say the congressional time limit on passage of the ERA is not enforceable, although if that turns out to be the case, it’s possible some states that ratified the measure decades ago could rescind those actions. Lopez offered no opinion on whether that might happen. At the end of the day, it perhaps is all about symbolism. But there is some precedent for that in the Old Dominion. Even though the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote nationwide, took effect in 1920 without Virginia’s imprimatur, the General Assembly ultimately voted in sup-

port of it in the 1950s – about the same amount of time that has passed since the ERA’s ratification deadline expired. Legislative Hearing Draws Single Speaker: Members of the Arlington County Board could have counted on one hand the number of people showing up to testify at their public hearing on priorities for the 2018 General Assembly session. And still had four little piggies left over. A lone resident – Bernie Berne – braved the late hour on Nov. 28 to offer his opinions on the draft legislative package, to be acted upon by County Board members in December. Berne had two quibbles: • A proposal seeking authority from the legislature for localities to tax singleuse plastic and paper bags was half right and half wrong, he said. “Plastic bags are bad. Paper bags are not,” Berne said. “Get rid of the paperbag thing [in the package]. It’s a loser.” • A request of the legislature to allow Arlington to rename its portion of Jefferson Davis Highway is divisive, Berne said. “Don’t mess with it,” he said. “Don’t erase history.”

Could Equal Rights Amendment Have New Lease on Life? SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Could Virginia end up ratifying the federal Equal Rights Amendment after all? It may still GENERAL be a longshot, ASSEMBLY but much less of one in 2018 than in previous sessions of the General Assembly. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) is among a number legislators who have introduced, or plan to, resolutions providing for ratification of the federal constitutional amendment, which died in 1982 when it failed to secure support by the requisite number of states. “It’s important that Virginia takes this step,” Lopez said in an interview. “We need to be in a state that says the ERA is important.” The delegate said he also had a personal attachment to the issue. “I put [the bill] in to honor my mom. She fought tooth and nail on this in the 1970s,” Lopez said, recalling an instance where his late mother carried him to a White House rally attempting to boost fortunes of the amendment. 4

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Previous efforts in recent years have seen ERA-ratification measures get out of the state Senate only to die ignominiously in subcommittees of the House of Delegates. But Democratic pickups in the lower house of the legislature – and the remote but still plausible possibility that the party will end up controlling it for 2018 – could make ERA ratification more than just an exercise in symbolism. The wording of the ERA is either broad or vague, depending on your view of it: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” The amendment also delegated to Congress the power to enforce it. The measure was introduced in Congress every session from 1923 to 1972, when it passed and was sent to the states for ratification. The original seven-year ratification deadline set by Congress was later extended by three more years, but the clock ran out in 1982. Initially seen as almost assured passage by the three-fourths of states as mandated in the Constitution, the measure hit headwinds by the mid-1970s.

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Average Weekly Wage Posts an Increase Those who are employed within Arlington’s boundaries earned the seventh highest weekly wage among the nation’s 346 largest counties in the first part of the year, according to new federal figures. The average wage of $1,609 weekly for those employed in Arlington (no matter where they live) compares to a national average wage of $1,020 in the first quarter of 2017, according to data reported Dec. 5 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Arlington’s weekly wage was up 3.3 percent from a year before, slightly ahead of the 3.2-percent national increase, based on data that covers about three-quarters of all workers across the U.S. Three California counties reported

the highest weekly wages for the quarter: Santa Clara ($2,392), San Mateo ($2,093) and San Francisco ($1,941). Rounding out the top 10 were New York County (Manhattan), N.Y. ($1,907); the District of Columbia ($1,675); Suffolk County, Mass. ($1,651); Arlington; Fairfax County ($1,542); Morris County, N.J. ($1,525); and Middlesex County, Mass. ($1,522). Of the 346 largest counties, 325 had year-over-year increases in average wages, while 19 posted declines. The remainder showed no change. Fairfax County’s average weekly wage was up 3.5 percent, according to the data. Among other jurisdictions in Virginia, average weekly wages for the first quarter of 2017 were $1,389 in Alexandria, up

3.1 percent; $1,165 in Loudoun County, up 2.6 percent; $1,087 in Richmond, up 3.3 percent; $1,029 in Norfolk, up 5.8 percent; $975 in Newport News, up 7.4 percent; $972 in Henrico County, up 1.7 percent; $880 in Prince William County, up 2.4 percent; $862 in Chesterfield County, up 2.5 percent; $806 in Chesapeake, up 1.9 percent; and $786 in Virginia Beach, up 3.8 percent. (Alone among the 50 states, Virginia cities also are included in the ranking, because they are independent from the counties adjacent to or surrounding them.) Full data can be found on the Web site at www.bls.gov.

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The measure had been introduced by U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), and was denounced as “pathetic” by a White House spokesman. In the end, 238 Republicans and 126 Democrats voted to kill the measure, with 58 Democrats voting to move it forward, according to a tally reported by the Associated Press.

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Our View: On I-66, a Mixed Verdict for VDOT With the first week of operation of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s tolling effort on Interstate 66 in the history books, it’s time both to castigate and defend the transit agency. First, because it’s more fun, the castigation. We’re hard-pressed to remember any time, during all our coverage of the planning for the implementation of tolling, when any VDOT official or local transportation planner happened to mention that the top fee for single-occupant vehicles entering the roadway at rush hour would be unlimited. Maybe they did, but if so, it sure was mumbled, because all anybody seems to remember about fees is the pronouncement that it’d peak at about $9 per ride. Of course, the actual number has, at times over the past week, been more than four times that amount. It would have behooved VDOT to have stated, early and often, that dynamic tolling means just what it says: When traffic gets congested, the prices go up, up, up until prospec-

tive drivers give up, up, up and opt for another way to get from Point A to Point B at that very moment. And that transitions us to our defense of VDOT. As part of the toll plan, state transportation officials promised the carpooling users of the highway (who ride for free at rush hour) that they’d not be stuck in gridlock. And so far, that promise seems to have been kept, as average speeds have been close to, or above, the posted speed limit during tolling hours. Were state officials to set an artificial cap on toll rates (pick your poison: $5? $10? $20?), the result almost inevitably would be congestion. There’s simply no way to get around the basic laws of supply and demand. Our verdict is a split decision: VDOT is doing the right thing by letting tolls rise to the stratosphere, if needed, to keep rush-hour traffic moving, but did a poor job of communicating this reality to the driving public over the months – actually, years – it has been prepping the plan.

Del. Lopez No Champion for Immigrants Editor: Recent coverage from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Telemundo around La ColectiVA’s campaign against Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) regarding his direct ties to Immigration Centers of America (ICA) has forced him to respond. La ColectiVA, along with several migrant-rights organizations, leaders, community members and allies, do not accept his statement. As a delegate who claims to a “champion” for migrant rights, it is 100-percent unacceptable to be working, either directly or indirectly, with the largest immigration-detention center in Virginia, ICA-Farmville, which has the capacity to detain up to 851 migrants daily. We urge Del. Alfonso Lopez to cut all ties to ICA, to publicly apologize to the migrant community and to reinvest money made from his work with ICA to pay reparations in the form of a bond fund for those stuck in detention. It is now, more than ever, that the migrant community looks for leaders who strongly oppose the relentless attacks of local and federal administrations and

who uphold their values. Del. Lopez’s history of progressive immigration bills has been thanks to the hard work and support of the same organizations disgusted by Lopez’s ICA ties. While his overall progressive agenda is commendable, it is nonetheless overshadowed by the fact that he still profited at least $15,000 from the incarceration of migrants. For far too long, private prison companies have traded people’s lives for profit in the mass-incarceration system. Their shameful financial incentives have stripped people of their dignity, leaving a trail of abuse in their wake. Yet despite this, Lopez began to do “federal consulting” for ICA in 2014 and continues to do so to this day. From the time Lopez started consulting for ICA to this year, Farmville’s average daily population of migrants in detention has grown by almost 200 people. Now the detention and deportation machine that Lopez has contributed to has been handed over to an outright racist administration. The current administration has endangered the Deferred

Action for Childhood Arrivals and Temporary Protected Status programs, putting millions of more migrant lives at risk of detention and deportation. ICA-Farmville is a direct threat to the very lives Lopez claims to “champion.” La ColectiVA has met with Del. Lopez and his staffer several times to express our outrage and to demand that he cut all ties with ICA. These attempts have been fruitless. He gave us a myriad of excuses, none of which justify how his relationship with ICA began or why it has continued for so long. He sees no wrongdoing in working for a detention center that feeds off the migrant community. It is essential to have people of color in office, but when their practices or policies harm our families, we must hold them accountable. Del. Lopez is not a champion for migrant rights. It is time for him to truly stand up and fight to protect the migrant community, but he cannot do so while directly working towards their incarceration. Yolanda Corado Cendeja Arlington

Editor: The Arlington County government and school system have been following a trend of poor spending choices in the past few years. Most noticeably, the purchasing of laptops for the incoming freshman classes. This money instead could have been used to aid struggling families, similar

to how the money allocated to the Long Bridge Park aquatics center could be. It is my opinion that this is another facet of what appears to be an intentional move to segregate the community. During the fall of my senior year, there was a vote to reorganize highschool boundaries, which would have the direct effect of lumping minorities

into the already crowded school that is known for its statistically-significant minority population. I view this as a direct effort to maintain the status quo by members of the local government to hold on to the power they already have. Yuda Li Arlington

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mal Welfare League of Arlington is hosting a chance for the public to purchase holiday items for pets awaiting adoption. Through Dec. 24, the community can select a pet (in person or online), then go out armed with a wish list of potential items that, once purchased, will be placed in the pet’s stocking. Pets will be able to open their gifts, which will be given to families that adopt them. For information, see the Web site at www.awla.org. PELTON HONORED WITH LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Joseph Pelton

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The Leadership Center for Excellence recently honored its 2017 “40 Under 40” recipients, who were chosen for their professional and community involvement. The event is now in its fourth year. “We hope that by recognizing and connecting this generation of trailblazers, we will equip them with the tools to continue leading and strengthening our region,” said Leadership Center CEO Betsy Frantz. For a slide show of photos from the event, see the Web site at www. insidenova.com/news/arlington. For the complete list of recipients, see the Web site at www. PHOTO BY PAUL LARA leadercenter.org. DEDICATION OF ‘BOZMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER’ SET FOR SPRING: The

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Arlington County government’s naming of its headquarters building in honor of the longest serving County Board member in history will be held in the spring, likely in April, county officials said. County Board members in November designated the headquarters building at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. as the “Ellen M. Bozman Government Center.” Bozman won six consecutive terms to the County Board, serving from 1974 to 1997. Bozman “proved how much can get done without raising your voice,” said County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, discussing the renaming at the Dec. 6 Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting. (Fisette succeeded Bozman in 1998, and is set to retire himself on Dec. 31, to be succeeded by Erik Gutshall.) A county spokesman said a commemorative plaque is in the process of design, and signage is being ordered.

ANNUAL CHAMBER NOTES SUCCESSES, PREPS FOR 2018: The Arling-

ton Chamber of Commerce celebrated achievements of the past year while looking toward the future at its 93rd annual meeting, held Dec. 8 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. At the ceremony, 2017 board chair Tina Walker of BAE System transferred the top post to Lindsey Rheaume of EagleBank. Greg Hamilton of Arlington magazine will serve as chair-elect for 2018. At the ceremony, the Arlington and Office Building Association received the Chairman’s Award; Christine Searle was honored with the President’s Award; and the Ambassador Committee, chaired by Donna Hamaker of Buck & Associates, was honored with the Committee of the Year Award. The annual program, sponsored by Comcast, also included keynote remarks from Jay Fisette, who is retiring after 20 years on the County Board. OLD GUARD FIFE, DRUM CORPS TO PRESENT CONCERT AT CHURCH: The

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Corps will present a winter concert on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 North Irving St. The fife/flute players of the organization showcase classical, traditional military music of the 18th century. There will also be seasonal holiday music performed at the concert. The family-friendly event is free. A reception will follow. PARK PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON FLYING SQUIRRELS: “Flying Squirrel Lore

& More,” a program for families with children ages 4 and older, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. at Long Bridge Nature Center. After an indoor presentation, participants will head outdoors to watch as the flying squirrels of the vicinity glide in for an evening meal. The cost is $5 per person, and a similar program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

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Arlington Jobless Rate Still Lowest in Commonwealth Arlingtonâ€™s unemployment rate remained lowest in the commonwealth in October, as most jurisdictions across Northern Virginia saw little change in joblessness from the month before. With 146,002 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 3,587 looking for jobs, Arlingtonâ€™s non-seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate of 2.4 percent was unchanged from a September, according to figures reported Nov. 30 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The regionâ€™s jurisdictions saw little monthly change, with unemployment rates remaining steady at 2.6 percent in Falls Church; rising from 2.7 percent to 2.8 percent in Alexandria; declining from 3 percent to 2.9 percent in both Fairfax and Loudoun counties; and dipping from 3.3 percent to 3.2 percent in Prince William County. Across the region as a whole, the jobless rate of 3 percent was unchanged from a month before, represented 1.57 million in the workforce and just under 48,000 looking for jobs. Statewide, Octoberâ€™s jobless rate of 3.5 percent was down from 3.6 percent, with job gains

in construction, private education, health services and information but declines in other categories, including government. Nationally, the October unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, down from 4.1 percent. Among Virginiaâ€™s 133 cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates for the month were found in Arlington, Falls Church, Greene and Madison counties (2.7 percent) and Alexandria. The highest were reported in Petersburg and Buchanan County (6.9 percent each), Martinsville (6.5 percent), Dickenson County (6.3 percent) and Wise County (6.1 percent). Among metro areas, Northern Virginia had the lowest jobless rate, equaled by Winchester (3 percent) and followed by Charlottesville (3.1 percent). The highest were found in Hampton Roads and Lynchburg (4 percent each). Nationally Virginia had the 20th lowest unemployment rate for the month, tied with Alabama and Texas. The lowest rates were reported in North Dakota (1.9 percent), Hawaii (1.9 percent) and Nebraska and Vermont (2.3 percent each). The highest rates

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, OCTOBER From Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for October. â€œPreviousâ€? is September. 5IF NPTU SFDFOU NPOUI T Ă HVSFT BSF QSFMJNJOBSZ

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were reported in Alaska (6.7 percent), New Mexico (5.9 percent), Nevada (4.8 percent) and New Jersey and Illinois (4.7 percent each). For full data, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Metro Area Sees Lower YearOver-Year Jobless Rate: The Washington metropolitan area was among a large majority of metro corridors across the nation that saw lower year-overyear joblessness in October, according to new figures. With just under 3.4 million people in the civilian workforce and 123,500 looking for jobs, the regionâ€™s unemployment rate of

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3.6 percent was down from 3.9 percent in October 2016, according to figures reported Nov. 30 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Washington was one of 341 of the nationâ€™s 388 metro areas to see lower year-over-year unemployment, according to federal figures. Jobless rates were up in 33 areas and unchanged in 14 others. Nationally, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 3.9 percent was down from 4.7 percent a year before. Among all metro corridors, the lowest jobless rate was found in Ames, Iowa, at 1.4 percent,

followed by Columbia, Mo., at 1.5 percent. The highest jobless rates were reported in El Centro, Calif. (20.9 percent) and Yuma, Ariz. (18 percent). Among metropolitan areas with populations of 1 million or more, the lowest jobless rate for the month were found in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Nashville, 2.3 percent each. The highest were found in Cleveland (5.2 percent) and Las Vegas (5.1 percent). In Virginia, year-over-year jobless rates declined in all metropolitan areas, and ranged from lows of 3 percent (Winchester) and 3.1 percent (Charlottesville) to a high of 4.5 percent (Lynchburg and Newport News). Full details can be found at www.bls.gov. Since December 1935 â€“ thatâ€™s 82 years ago! â€“ the Sun Gazette and its predecessors have been bringing the Arlington community the hometown news that they crave. Others have come and gone, but the Sun has kept on shining, and is ready to do so for years and years to come. Find your favorite local news in print or online.

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This week’s featured property offers the chance to own a classic home in the always-in-fashion Riverwood community of North Arlington. Constructed in 1956, it was then and is now a unique, customized property that combines gracious living with exciting amenities. Featuring 6,000 square feet of interior space on a lot of more than a half-acre, the home pays homage to the past but is fully positioned to enjoy the future, with amenities that range from custom woodwork to a stunning kitchen/family room combination to an extraordinary master suite. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,799,000 by Susan Joy of Long & Foster Real Estate. Impressive from the outside, the home truly has the chance to shine for those who are invited in to enjoy the amenities that await. And given that winter’s chill is making its way to the local area, we’ll drop by right now to begin our exploration. After enjoying the stylish curb appeal, we are ushered into the main foyer and then into the reception hall, where the features stretch out in front of us. Immediately ahead is the formal living room, large and welcoming, with views over the rear yard through floor-

to-ceiling French doors that open to Juliet balconies and a covered porch that make the space feel like a pavilion when all the windows are open. The adjacent paneled dining room features a fireplace and access to the covered balcony, a perfect place to start the day. The kitchen occupies a central, strategic area, close to everything, with a separate breakfast room and access to the family room and, beyond it, the terrace. The master retreat is found in its own enclave of serenity, with a fireplace, wall of custom built-in closets, two walk-in closets and sumptuous spa bath. Three additional bedrooms are found on this level, as well. Downstairs, there is a long recreation room with stone fireplace and ceiling fan that offers access to the covered patio. A game room, large home office

and several utility/bonus spaces add to the flexibility and versatility of the space. Riverwood happens to be the only community in Arlington exclusively zoned R-20, so you are guaranteed upscale living on large lots – truly a neighborhood of choice for many. Great access to commuting routes, and you have an easy walk to Windy Run and Potomac Overlook parks, as well. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6272.

Facts for buyers Address: 2616 North Nelson Street, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $1,799,000 by Susan Joy, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 284-9215. Schools: Taylor Elementary, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High School.

Even Santa Sees a Rise in Home’s Value The value of Santa Claus’ North Pole home increased 6.5 percent over the past year to $710,559, according to Zillow. The cozy cabin, which boasts a floor-to-ceiling river-rock fireplace and a gourmet kitchen, is equipped with a hot-cocoa tap and an oven with 12 different cookie settings. The 2,500square-foot home is filled with holiday cheer year-round. Santa added his 3-bedroom, 2-bath log home to Zillow last year. He then updated his home facts and added new photos, which impacted his “Zestimate” home value. This year, Santa also added photos and a 3D tour of the Elf Village. While home shoppers in the U.S. have only recently jumped on the tinyhome trend, the lifestyle has been a natural fit for Santa’s helpers for centuries. Using Zillow’s 3D technology, launched last month, the elves captured a walking tour of three tiny homes using their smartphones. In addition to the Elf Village, Santa’s 25-acre lot features a state-of-theart toy workshop, garage space for an all-weather sleigh and stables for nine reindeer. Santa’s home was built in the 1800s but now features modern amenities after a 2013 remodel. (To see Santa’s home, visit www.zillow.com/house/santas-house.) To calculate the Zestimate of Santa’s home, Zillow looked at comparable homes in remote locations and applied a “Santa premium.” Santa’s home has never been sold and is not on the market, but Zillow forecasts that the value of Santa’s home will appreciate another 7 percent over the next year. “The real-estate market across the country is booming, so it’s no surprise that one of the most valuable residential properties in the Arctic rose almost 7 percent since last year,” said Zillow chief marketing officer Jeremy Wacksman. “When Santa’s house first appeared on Zillow, a lot of kids were asking about the elves and where they live. We’re thrilled that this year, millions of kids around the world can explore not just Santa’s house in the North Pole, but also the homes of some of his most trusted helpers.” Additionally, children can follow Santa’s trek delivering presents around the world via the official NORAD Santa Tracker, also available at www. zillow.com/house/santas-house.

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Jack Chellman of Arlington is one of three students at the University of Virginia to have received a Marshall Scholarship, which will fund graduatelevel study in the United Kingdom. Chellman is majoring in English and political and social though, and plans to pursue a master’s degree in media, power and public affairs at the University of London and a master’s degree in ideology and discourse analysis at the University of Essex. A total of 43 American students have been selected to receive the scholarships this year. Funding comes largely from the British government. n

n Katherine Aldrich of Arlington, assistant general counsel of the U.S. Navy, recently was presented with the 2017 Distinguished Alumna Award by Salve Regina University. Aldrich earned a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the university (located in Newport, R.I.) in 1986; her mother,

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With a 4-0 record, the WashingtonLee Generals are enjoying one of their best starts in recent seasons.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP “We are playing pretty good, and so far we have done the right stuff,” W-L boys high school basketball coach Bobby Dobson said. “Everybody has played well and contributed. Our subs are playing well. It’s been a total team effort and we want that to continue.” Leading the Generals has been senior guard Chris Ozgo. He had nearly a triple-double against West Potomac with 22 points, 11 rebounds and nine steals. Dobson, who has been W-L’s coach for 25 seasons, mentioned that senior center Colin MacDullough and sophomore guard Anthony Reyes have been leading the way, as well. In its most recent game, WashingtonLee defeated the Stuart Raiders on Dec. 8, building a big lead and crusing to victory. Continued on Page 20

Yorktown High School’s Liz Shean goes to the basket between T.C. Williams defenders Haile Walker and Trinity Palacio during the Dec. 8 girls basketball home game in Arlington. Find more on the game and other hoop action on Page 20. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Senior a Two-Way, First-Team All-Region Pick DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Yorktown High School senior football standout Tanner Walls was chosen first-team All-Northern Region D on offense and defense as a result of his performances this season.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP On offense, Wall was a first-team wide receiver. On defense he was a firstteam defensive back and an honorablemention punt returner. Wall caught 57 passes for 857 yards this past season en route to amassing 1,664 all-purpose yards. On defense, Wall had two interceptions and led Yorktown in tackles with

131, including nine for losses. He was chosen as the Liberty District’s Defensive Player of the Year. “It was nice to get that kind of recognition because we all worked so hard this season,” Wall said. Wall wants to play in college but where has not yet been decided. He has drawn interest from some Division I colleges. A few other Yorktown players received all-region recognition. Senior wide receiver Davis Patterson was chosen second team offense. Junior lineman Nathan Strickland was chosen honorable mention on offense, as was senior running back Adrian Alvarez. On defense, senior lineman Clay

Chadwick and junior linebacker Jack McCool were honorable mention. Yorktown finished 8-3 this past season and earned a region playoff berth, losing in the first round. O’CONNELL PLAYERS EARN ALLSTATE: A number of Bishop O’Connell

High School players were recently chosen to Division I all-state private-school teams in different sports. Making first team in boys soccer were Alexander Abril and Marcelo Flores. Making second team were Nicholas Barahona and Victor Montero. Making second team in girls volleyball was Ingrid Bayer.

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Anyone who has ever worked the 10-foot-by-3-foot scorers table area at high school basketball games understands those references well. The work is not for the faint of heart. For 90 minutes or so, strict attention to detail and total concentration are huge necessities, especially when the games are close. Those at the table are responsible for keeping a correct score, most of all, but also the accurate number of personal fouls on each player as well as a team’s timeout total, substitutes and the proper foul-shooting bonus situations. If the game has a shot clock, that’s an added burden. There can be as many as five people at the crammed table – an official scorekeeper for each team (usually students or adults), a scoreboard operator, an announcer, and a shot-clock worker. There’s always a lot going on at the table. Those there have to work quickly, with players and balls constantly passing by at close quarters, sometimes invading their work space. Occasionally, the pressure-cooker can get a bit heated, especially if there is any kind of mistake or conflict. In that case, the contest can be stopped while game officials huddle with those at the table patiently trying to settle any issue or disputes. It’s common for annoyed fans to holler at table workers if the score is wrong. Every so often, a frustrated coach may bark as well, yet not that often because they understand the difficulty of the task. Fans who have never worked a mission-control hoop counter have no clue of the pressure and intensity involved. Some can’t handle the responsibility, giving the hot box a try, then yielding to others. Those who are good table workers are valuable commodities, and are kept around for years. It’s not an easy job.

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on offense and defense, and he also was the team’s top kick returner.

10-UNDER ARSENAL WIN FALL BASEBALL TITLE:

The Arlington Travel Baseball 10-under Arsenal Blue won the Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League 10under End-of-Season fall tournament. In the championship game, the Arsenal held off the Mount Vernon Patriots 10-under Maroon, 8-5. Players on the Arlington team and contributing to the winning season were Nicolas Rohrbach, Simon Groves, Cort Bringham, Blake Rucker, Kailen Hackmann, Henry Gerber, Hank Thomson, Matt Hickey, Anthony Rucker, Justin White, Noah Haught, Noah Hitzig and Jack Woda. The team was coach by Bobby Blyler. It was Blyler’s second consecutive year winning the same tournament with an Arlington 10-under team.

O’CONNELL GRAD RECEIVES RECOGNITION: Prior to this year’s Army-Navy football game during a pregame broadcast on ESPN, the name of former Bishop O’Connell High School standout player Jeremy Trimble was mentioned as Army’s all-time leading receiver during his career from 2004 through 2007. Trimble caught 176 passes for 2,330 yards for Army, both career-leading marks for the program.

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“The guys are really defending and sharing the ball. We are pretty happy right now,” Dobson said. n The Washington-Lee Generals routed the host Lee Lancers, 75-51, in a recent girls game as senior forward Enas Nigatu had a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds and blocked three shots and had three steals. Three other players scored in double figures – Jordan Mosley (four rebounds) with 15 points, Ava Singh (five assists, three steals) with 14 and Sydney Rood (five rebounds, three assists) with 10. Lucy Robinson added six points. The Generals were 19 of 25 from the foul line. “It was a good team win,” W-L coach Angie Kelly said. On Dec. 8, Washington-Lee downed the Stuart Raiders, 45-30, to improve to 3-3. Singh had 18 points, four assists and three steals; Nigatu had another

Roundup Continued from Page 19 Second team in girls tennis was Isabelle Chang. All-state football teams have not yet been chosen, but should be selected in the coming days. SWIM AND DIVE RESULTS: The Yorktown High School boys and girls swimming and diving teams defeated Herndon in recent action. The boys won, 205-110, and the girls, 220.5-93.5. Double winners for Yorktown were Thomas Outlaw, Jonathan Day, Zach Rosenthal, Kayle Park and Mary Kate Reicherter. Single winners were Ryan Soh, Emily Larsen and Petie Nassetta.

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double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds to go with three steals; Mosley scored nine and had four rebounds; and Rood had four points, six boards and four steals. Singh was 12 of 14 from the foul line and Nigatu 6 of 6. n The Yorktown Patriots in girls action won their first two games, defeating Stuart, 58-39, then Chantilly, 53-49, behind 23 points from Maggie Shipley and 21 from Liz Shean, who turned an ankle and missed the overtime period of Yorktown’s 51-47 loss to host Hayfield. Yorktown trailed by 14 points earlier in that game. Shean also missed Yorktown’s 44-29 road loss to an always strong George Mason team. “We have been playing well and learning a lot,” Yorktown coach Devaughn Drayton said. “Even in that loss to George Mason, it was a win because we learned so much against a good team in their gym. Without Liz, others got the chance to play.” On Dec. 8, Yorktown lost to a strong T.C. Williams team, 59-47. Shean played

and had a big game by scoring 33 points, making five three-pointers and going 12 of 14 from the foul line. Shipley scored nine. T.C. Williams led 16-7 at the end of the first quarter and 22-16 at halftime. n An early-season injury bug has slowed the Yorktown Patriots’ start in boys action. A couple of starters have missed games with injuries. Coupled with that, Yorktown is a young team with a roster that includes eight juniors and only two seniors. Yorktown got its first win with a 55-27 victory over George Mason. Ryan Van Kirk led Yorktown with 12 points, and 10 other players scored. On Dec. 8, Yorktown (1-3) lost to T.C. Williams, 45-41. Yorktown coach Joe Reed said the Patriots will improve as they get more experience. n The Wakefield Warriors (2-1) defeated the Mount Vernon Majors, 47-33, on Dec. 8. For Wakefield, Jami Tham had 25 points, Hannah Foley had five points and six rebounds and Olivia Aboud scored six.

The Wakefield Warriors (3-2) played three games in Utah in a tournament in boys action, finishing 1-2. Wakefield lost to Wasatch Academy, 79-57, in their first game after trailing just 53-49 after three quarters. Ben Horsford had 16 points to lead Wakefield and Chris Warner and A’Mari Cooper had 10 each. Wasatch was ranked 15th in the country in one poll. “We ran out of gas against them,” Wakefield coach Tony Bentley said. In its second game, Wakefield defeated, Timpview, 75-70, in overtime. Warner had 24 points, Horsford scored 13 and Cooper had 12 points and nine rebounds. Also, Mahmoud Eltaher scored 12. Warner’s three-point play in overtime gave Wakefield a 73-70 lead, then Lukas Hatcher made a key foul shot. In its final game of the tournament, Wakefield lost to host Orem, 59-55, in a contest in which the Warriors trailed most of the way. Cooper led Wakefield with 23 points and six rebounds. He was chosen to the all-tournament second team.

Hannah Karlin won the girls diving. In another meet, the Yorktown boys lost to Chantilly, 182-133, and the Yorktown girls won, 151-140. Double winners in that meet for the Yorktown boys were Nick Pasternak and Andrew Meighan. Joseph Gallagher won one race and James Weise won the diving. For the Yorktown girls, Karlin won the diving and Cate Barret and Natalie English won races.

team was undefeated at 5-0. At Annandale, Deidrich Gilreath’s team was 5-1. Each coached under Tony Bentley at Wakefield.

Wakefield’s Gabby Spranger was second in the all-around (35.6). She won the vault (9.475), was second on the beam (9.05), fourth on the bars (8.525) and fifth on the floor (8.55). Annie Felipe had a strong showing for Wakefield. Washington-Lee’s Katie Webster was third in the all-around (32.9). Also for W-L in the all-around, Ella Wyman was fourth (32.55) and Maddie McCarthy was fifth (32.325). In another meet, Spranger finished second in the all-around with 35.6 total at a recent meet. Felipe finished eighth for Wakefield. Spanger won the vault routine (9.475), was second on the balance beam (9.05), finished fourth on the uneven bars (8.525) and fifth on the floor exercise (8.550).

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Gutshall Swearing-In Prepped

A swearing-in ceremony for new County Board member Erik Gutshall will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. in the County Board room, on the third floor of 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Gutshall, currently chairman of the Planning Commission, was elected Nov. 7 to succeed Jay Fisette, who did not seek a sixth four-year term. Gutshall will formally take office in early January. A reception will follow the ceremony. The community is invited; no R.S.V.P.s are necessary.

Legislature Continued from Page 1 The annual confab between local leaders and the legislative delegation occurred as control of the House of Delegates was still in question, pending outcome of several contested races that took place Nov. 7. Republicans seem likely, if not guaranteed, to retain a small majority in the House of Delegates, and the GOP also has a small majority in the state Senate. Even so, Democrats are feeling somewhat emboldened by the results of the general election. “It’s a new world, a whole new world,” Howell said. On transportation, state Sen. Barbara

Favola (D-31st) cautioned local leaders to make sure they have the regional business community on board with any proposals. “Get everyone on the same page,” Favola said. “We really need a united voice.” The General Assembly session begins Jan. 10 and is slated to run through March 10. One of the jobs of legislators will be to pass the commonwealth’s biennial budget, which will be submitted in coming days by the outgoing governor, Terry McAuliffe. His successor, Ralph Northam, will be sworn in Jan. 13. Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) urged county officials to get any last-minute legislative requests in ASAP. “The time is now; we’ve got to file these bills in the next three weeks,” he said.

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1. Oscar, e.g. 6. Debate position 9. Judicial document 13. Hawaiian veranda 14. Deadeye’s forte 15. Capital of Egypt 16. Lumps of something soft 17. Beluga yield 18. Ar on table of elements 19. *First state to officially recognize Christmas 21. *Country which produced first artificial Christmas trees 23. Boiling emotion 24. Grain in “The House That Jack Built” 25. Equinox mo. 28. *On Christmas it often includes ham or goose 30. In style 35. Twelfth month of Jewish year 37. *Max and Santa’s Little Helper 39. Jack Black’s Libre 40. Saturnalia’s place of origin 41. Rat’s world 43. Movie spool 44. Actress ____ Perlman, pl. 46. Angler’s decoy 47. Partner of “void” 48. “A Connecticut ____ in King Arthur’s Court” 50. Speed of object divided by speed of sound 52. A layer in plywood

53. Please do not delay 55. *“____ the season to be jolly...” 57. *Beloved Montgomery Ward creation 61. *“Christmas Carol” author 65. Avoid, as in taxes 66. ENT’s first concern? 68. Alfred Hitchcock in his own movie, e.g 69. What tailor did

70. #19 Across abbreviation 71. Driver’s 180 72. Sin over cos, pl. 73. Blade drops 74. Mexican coins DOWN

1. Aquarium dweller 2. Room border 3. Dwarf buffalo 4. Torah teacher 5. Divest one of a gun

6. “For” in Spanish 7. Orinoco or Grande 8. Opposite of alpha 9. *Like holiday memories? 10. Capital of Latvia 11. Wedge in a golfer’s bag, e.g. 12. Broadway recognition 15. Dairy aisle package 20. Bribes of rewards, in the olden days 22. Liberty Tree, e.g. 24. “Naked Lunch” creatures 25. *Like Christmas 26. Greeting in the land of “Mele Kalikimaka” 27. Part of cow’s stomach 29. *Yuletide 31. Repair, as in socks 32. Freeze over 33. Conch, e.g. 34. *Poisonous Christmas berry 36. Plumbing problem 38. Red Cross supplies 42. Abdominal muscles 45. *Like a letter mailed to Santa 49. Sixth sense 51. Diaphragm spasm 54. Best way to shop? 56. *The kids do it in opening of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 57. Catch your breath 58. Iris holder 59. Dracula’s bane 60. Words from Wordsworth 61. Big attraction 62. Outback birds 63. Infamous emperor of #40 Across 64. Daughters’ brothers 67. Belgian brew

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TRAVELERS HEAD TO SEE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: Arlington County 55+

Travel will host a trip to the performance of the Vienna Boys Choir at the George Mason University Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 17. The cost is $59. For additional information, call (703) 228-4748.

BASICS OF ‘PINTEREST’ EXPLORED:

The basics of Pinterest will be discussed on Monday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722. CURRENT-EVENTS ROUNDTABLERS TO GATHER: A current-events discus-

sion focused on local and world news will be held on Monday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

COOKIE RECIPES EXPLORED IN WORKSHOP: Master baker Sue Lang

will demonstrate two different recipes to achieve the same cookie on Monday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280955. 26

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VOICES RAISED IN MELODIC CHEER AT SING-ALONG: A holiday sing-along

with treats will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2286300.

BASICS OF ‘ANCIENT ART DANCING’ OFFERED: The basic movements of an-

cient art dancing (belly dancing) will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 12:15 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555. The same program will be presented on Friday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center; for information, call (703) 228-6300.

HEALTHY EATING DURING THE HOLIDAYS DISCUSSED: Recipes and tips for

using leafy greens during the holidays will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

WALKERS HEAD TO U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN: The Arlington Walking Club

will traverse from Union Station to the U.S. Botanic Garden on Wednesday,

Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Lubber Run Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-4403. TRAVELERS OFF TO FABERGE EXHIBITION: Arlington County 55+ Travel

hosts a trip to the Faberge exhibit at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore on Thursday, Dec. 21. The cost is $15. For information, call (703) 228-4748. SOUNDS OF MOTOWN TO FILL THE AIR IN CONCERT: The Winstons will enter-

tain with Motown music on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369. TRAVELERS HEAD TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Arlington County 55+ Travel

hosts a trip to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with a stop at Lincoln’s Cottage, on Friday, Dec. 22. The cost is $39. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. December 18, 1942: n Angered by a lack of adequate state funding, Sheriff Howard Fields says he will not seek re-election. n The County Board has adopted an ordinance to regulate taxis, and the Sun’s editor wonders why it took 5,000 words to supervise the actions of 50 cabbies. n A woman who lost her temper in court spent a few hours in the pokey and was fined $50 by Judge Walter McCarthy. n Young men born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 1924, will have to register for the draft by the end of the year. n Fuel-oil rationing is beginning to have an impact on local residents. n Washington-Lee’s basketball schedule features seven home games and nine away contests. December 17, 1944: n Virginia may hold a state constitutional convention to give service members stationed outside the commonwealth the ability to vote in state elections. December 16, 1967: n The Arlington County Democratic Committee wants the legislature in 1968 to consider liberalizing Virginia’s abortion law, eliminating right-to-work requirements and lowering the voting age to 18. n George Mason College’s new library has been named in honor of state Sen. Charles Fenwick. n The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel will soon be back in service, two weeks after it accidentally was rammed by a barge. n At the drive-in this week: “What’s New Pussycat,” “Tom Jones” and “The Dirty Dozen.” December 17, 1969: n Just weeks before leaving office, Gov. Godwin says Virginia Democrats need to work hard to make sure conservatives don’t bolt to the Republican Party. December 13, 1973: n After eight years, Republican Dr. Kenneth Haggerty is retiring from County Board service. n Arlington school officials say they may run out of funds to fill up school buses, due to rising gas prices.

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Help us collect coats and food for our needy! FINAL CALL FOR DONATIONS!

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