Sun Gazette Arlington, July 21, 2016

9

24

FUTURE OF FIRE STATION COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE

IN NVSL, ARLINGTON FOREST IS NOW 3-1

4 6 6 15 18 31 31

Politics Highs & Lows Letters Real Estate Police Beat Crossword History

Conor Sullivan ABR | CLHMS | CDPE

Keller Williams Realtor: JC Advantage Group Direct: (703) 268-6380 Office: (703) 224-6000

Conor@jcadvantage.com www.jcadvantage.com

2101 Wilson Blvd | Suite 100 | Arlington VA | 22201

Check your latest home price at: JCAdvantage.smarthomeprice.com

Sun Gazette VOLUME 81 NO. 35

ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935

JULY 21-27, 2016

County Board Backs Down on Rosslyn Field Issue Woodlawn Parents, Advisory Panels Complain That Decision Was Made With Insufficient Input SCOTT McCAFFREY

A POLITICAL TICKET IN THE MAKING?

Staff Writer

Arlington County Board members on July 16 voted to move ahead with redevelopment of a major parcel in western Rosslyn. But they’ve given themselves wiggle room on one piece of the puzzle, part of an effort to placate parents and students of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program.

Board members voted 5-0 to move forward with a multi-party agreement that paves the way for redevelopment of the socalled “WRAPS” (Western Rosslyn Area Plan Study”) parcel. But they agreed to take a second look at locating a temporary fire station on land designated for field space at the new Woodlawn.

The action directs county staff to try and come up with alternate sites for the station, and a deadline of 60 days to do it.

And it comes after the County Board and top staff came under fire for the way they handled the situation.

County officials announced their plan to put the temporary fire station on the field space in early July, a timeline that eliminated the ability of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Public Facilities Review Committee and the project’s building-level planning commission to scrutinize it.

For a County Board that entered 2016 Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton headlined a July 14 rally at Northern Virginia Community College, and was with a promise of complete transparency, joined by – among other local leaders – U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in what may have been a try-out of a potential presidential/vice presidential putting the proposal on the rocket-docket ticket for November. Find coverage of the local appearance on Page 4.

PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER with just a few days’ notice proved a black eye.

“We could and should have done better,” No surprise here: Perennial swimming championship. final week of the season, but Chester- County Board member Christian Dorsey powerhouses Overlee and Chesterbrook Chesterbrook plays host, with compe- brook might have a slight edge in com- acknowledged. “We have an opportunity will face off Saturday for the Northern tition slated to begin at 9 a.m. petitiveness.

Virginia Swimming League’s Division 1 Both teams bring 4-0 records into the See Sports for full coverage.

Continued on Page 20

Overlee, Chesterbook Again to Face Off for NVSL Division 1 Title

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

PAID

PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE

703.528.2288

www.BuckRealtors.com

PERMITNO.1371

Years

LAUREL, MD

40

Local Postal Customer

ONLINE

‘Mary Poppins’ Runs Too Long, But Features Good Efforts MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

Each summer, Encore Stage & Studio presents a production that incorporates adult performers ON with youth in a bigproducSTAGE and-bold tion.

This year, the troupe has tackled the Broadway version of “Mary Poppins” – which was a coproduction of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh – and the result, while not without its significant challenges, represents a fun time for families.

Should we get those challenges out of the way first? Here goes.

Like many a musical that originated on Broadway in recent decades, the feel of the show is that it was put together by committee, and that nothing was cut even as multiple layers were added. The result is a production that nears three hours in length and at times feels that long, especially during a lethargic first act.

That’s not Encore’s fault; it comes with the show.

One might have thought the owners of the Broadway rights would have cut it down a bit before licensing it for regional and local theater, since it’s obvious that 20 minutes of nips and tucks not only would be possible, but distinctly advantageous.

But local troupes like Encore have to work with the material they’re given, and

in general, that work was solid.

The stage version of “Mary Poppins” relied in part on the 1964 motion picture, in part on the original source material (books by P.L. Travers) and in part on original material. But the general scenario is the same: A pair of upper-middle-class, turn-of-the-20th-century children have seen off a half-dozen nannies with their shenanigans when, from out of the sky, appears one with magical powers who seems able to corral them.

(That scenario was brilliantly skewered in a “Simpsons” parody – featuring “Shary Bobbins” – two decades back. But I digress . . .)

The motion-picture version of “Mary Poppins” succeeded so well because of an extraordinary cast that included not only Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, but a host of character actors who stole scene after scene. Meeting that standard provides a tough challenge for any community-theater troupe, but Encore gives it a shot and finds general success.

As the title character, Kaely Clapper has another challenge – Mary Poppins isn’t the most charming sort of person.

In fact, when she squares off against her scenery-chewing nanny nemesis Miss Andrew (Meghan Mack), you may find yourself rooting for Poppins to be taken down a notch or two.

Clapper is largely effective both in manner and voice, as is Brian Metcalf as

jack-of-all-trades Bert, who in this rendition doesn’t have a whole lot to do.

Aidan Pritchard and Brenna Kay are solid as the two youngsters, while Erich Izdepski and Kristen Jepperson each get the spotlight later in the show as their parents.

Among the supporting cast, Anita Tellez-Mansey is fun as the put-upon housekeeper, and Louisa Martial, who is strong in every show she does, makes the most of a modest role as a police officer.

Director Susan Alison Keady does what she can to keep the pace moving, but the first act veers between lethargic and interminable (again, blame the script, not the local production). The pace picks up significantly in the second act.

Sets (Kristen Jepperson) are extensive, which is a plus and a minus (the minus being scene changes do take a little time), while costumes (Debra Leonard), sound (Drew Moberley) and lighting (Gary Hauptman) are all solid. And yes, there is some flying!

Crowds for opening weekend were large; Encore suggests the production is appropriate for ages 6 and above, which sounds about right.

While this would have been a much better theatrical experience had 20 or 30 minutes been judiciously carved off, a Sunday-afternoon crowd seemed no worse the wear for the lengthy experience.

And given the opportunity to see a big,

Mary Poppins (Kaely Clapper) works to corral the behavior of Michael (Aidan Ptrichard) and Jane (Brenna Kay).

PHOTO BY LARRY McCLEMONS

brassy, Broadway-style production for modest ticket prices, there is plenty of value for the money.

“Mary Poppins” runs through July 24 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road.

Performances for the final week are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12-$15.

For information, call (703) 548-1154 or see the Web site at www.encorestage.org.

How old is your roof? Do you have leaks?

New Roof

$79 A MONTH

Call now for a FREE ESTIMATE

703-260-7694

50 Year & Lifetime Warranty Systems. GAF factory trained, licensed, & certified installers. Roofing materials made locally in Baltimore, MD. One day installation.

$1000 OFF AND FREE GUTTERS Free gutters with purchase of 60 ft. of downspouts. $1,000 off is based on a minimum 1,500 sq. ft. roof.

Financing can not be combined with other offers. Based on approved credit and putting a 1/3 deposit down. Monthly payment is based on a 1,500 square foot roof with using our economy roofing system. One day installation is based on 20 squares.

2

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Young AHC ‘Superheroes’ Celebrate Team-Building SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Uh-oh. This sure doesn’t sound good.

It appears that a group of villains have just powered up a laser beam and knocked out the Potomac River bridges. While nobody was injured, now all the people in the region can’t get from one side of the river to the other.

And wait: It wasn’t just a group of villains doing those dastardly deeds. It was a group of supervillains, requiring help from a posse of superheroes to save the day.

That was the setup as AHC Inc. on June 15 gathered youngsters in its resident-services after-school programs for an afternoon of fun and team-building at Walter Reed Community Center.

It was the culmination of an effort in which the elementary-school-age participants created their own superheroes and imagined their own superpowers.

“It was actually really fun to watch – we’ve been working [on this] a long time,” said Becky Koons, resident-services supervisor at AHC’s Woodbury Park community. “A lot of [the students] work together to help each other out.”

Among the dozens taking part in the June 15 event were Abrielle Lopez, Danny Ventura, Kaylee Molina and Erick Hernandez, all students at Key Immersion Elementary School.

“I can shoot water with my eyes!” Molina said of her chosen superpower.

Ventura’s selected superpower was the ability to go undercover and create ruses to confuse bad guys.

“I like tricking,” he noted with satisfaction.

Lopez, dressed as a super-bee (bees being the school mascot at Key), decided her superpower was the ability to fit through everything, while Hernandez chose super-speed as his special skill.

All those powers, and many more, were Students who live in AHC-managed apartment communities came together in late June for team-building exercises on display as par- and were able to try out the super powers they had given themselves throughout the past year. PHOTO BY CELIA SLATED The challenges were a chance at “help- They explored the lives of doctors, teachticipants worked their way through five different challenges: ing [students] build self-confidence and ers, police officers and firefighters, among Finding a way to cross the river without try to learn other skills,” said AHC’s Celia others.

AHC’s resident-services program bebridges; rebuilding the bridges; saving the Slater.

Over the course of the past year, par- gan in 1993, with the initial goal of givanimals (after the supervillains dumped acid in the river); cleaning up the river so ticipants in AHC’s after-school program ing young people in apartment communiall is well again; and then contending with not only developed their own superpow- ties something to do after school. It has a trash spill that has sent yet more debris ers, but also looked at the lives of real-life expanded through the years to include into the river. (Talk about a tough day on community heroes and tried to connect programs for youth, teens, adults and sethose people’s work with their own lives. niors. the Potomac!)

Adolescent and Adult Counseling and Testing

Free ! r Only T e m m This SuING SUPPOR T PAREN GROUPS . imited L e c a Sp Apply Please P. ASA

Follow us on

Our Counselors

Our Counseling Services:

Matthew Ryan, MA, LPC, NCC

• • • • • • • • •

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & Sports Performance Matthew holds a B.A. in Psychology from George Washington University a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and is a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory High School. He has completed his doctoral coursework (Psy. D). Matthew is also a Clinical Supervisor for residents in counseling.

Patrick Ryan, MA, LPC ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety & Grief Substance Abuse Patrick holds B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University, a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and is a graduate of Gonzaga College High School and is also a cancer survivor.

Family Behavioral Issues Learning Disabilities Adjustment Disorders Behavioral Diagnosis Sports Performance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Failure to Launch School Transitions-College, HS, MS

Specializing in the Behavioral and Emotional Effects of:

• • • •

ADD / ADHD Anxiety Depression Substance Abuse

What Our Patients Are Saying

‘’ We have been using Duffy Counseling Center now for the last 2 months. My son is such a perfectionist that it was Katharine Rosenbaum, MA, LPC causing him undue stress in his life. The counselor has a Adolescent Girls, ADD/ADHD, PTSD & Trauma very down to earth way of discussing situations without Katharine holds B.A. in Psychology from Marymount seeming condescending. He is a great listener and when University, a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and is a graduate of my son walks out from his appointment he always has a Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. smile on his face. They have a way of making a tough situation not seem like its the end of the world. I can see the counselor being ideal for high school and college kids.”

Tele-Therapy

703.255.1091

1487 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 300, McLean, Virginia 22101 info@DuffyCounseling.com | DuffyCounseling.com

Services

- M.S., Great Falls, VA

Available

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 3

Politics

A Visit from Clinton . . . and a Tryout for Kaine?

Likely Democratic Nominee Uses Northern Virginia Trip to Rip GOP Proposals BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton went on the offensive July 14, pushing for job creation, equal pay for women and immigration policies she said would not break up families.

But perhaps the biggest goal for Clinton was making sure likely Republican nominee Donald Trump does not win the presidency.

“This would be a good reality show, but it’s so serious,” said Clinton, speaking at a campaign rally at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus.

Clinton focused on Trump’s personality and quoted the late poet Maya Angelou: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them.”

Clinton vowed to raise taxes on the wealthy and those who can afford to pay, but vowed, “I will not raise taxes on the middle class.”

Regarding education, Clinton advocated for free community college and working to ensure students at four-year institutions did not graduate mired in debt. She also said she would press for paid family leave.

Clinton shared the stage with U.S. Sen. Timothy Kaine (D-Va.), a former Virginia governor and possible vice-presidential pick.

Kaine touted Clinton’s accomplishments, including eight years as First Lady, plus service as a U.S. senator and secre-

tary of state.

Kaine boiled the race down to three questions: “Do you want a ‘You’re fired’ president or a ‘You’re hired’ president?”, “Do you want a trash-talking president or a bridge-building president?” and “Do you want a ‘me-first’ president or a ‘kidsand-families’ president?”

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) said the presidential contest boiled down to character.

“This election is about integrity, which Hillary Clinton has in abundance and Donald Trump doesn’t have at all,” he said.

Beyer also excoriated Trump’s business record, citing numerous bankruptcies, more than 3,000 lawsuits and pay disputes with workers.

“If he cannot take care of his own employees, how can he ever take care of the American people?” Beyer asked.

U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) called Trump an “authoritarian figure” and “pathological narcissist” and said the November election was about America’s future.

“Never in American history have we faced as clear a choice as a country as we face this year,” he said.

With Hillary Clinton, Democrats “are nominating among the most qualified human beings ever to run for president of the United States,” Connolly said.

The event drew several hundred people, who queued up in lines that snaked along the community college’s service road.

Those who arrived early at the event were treated to songs sung by an AfricanAmerican gospel choir; late arrivals made do with pre-recorded music by Katy Perry,

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greeted enthusiastic supporters July 14 at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus.

PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

Pharrell Williams and other pop artists.

Some attendees wore red shirts with slogans in white reading “Does Your Candidate Have a Plan for Social Security?”, “Pantsuit Up” and “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.” Others held up signs reading “Love Trumps Hate,” and “HRC (heart symbol) 45,” which would be Clinton’s number in the presidential pantheon.

Many Democrats from Northern Virginia’s General Assembly delegation, plus some Fairfax County School Board members, sat in prime seats at one side of the podium.

Outside, vendors before and after the event hawked Clinton campaign items.

“Cash, debit or credit,” one called out to the crowd leaving the rally. “My stuff comes with an eight-year guarantee.”

vote to 26 percent for Republican Matt Wavro and 13 percent for Clement. Republicans did not field a County Board candidate for 2016.

On the School Board front, Democratic endorsees Nancy Van Doren and Tannia Talento had $6,039 and $1,893 on hand, respectively, in their unopposed bids for office. Talento has a $5,000 loan from herself to her campaign still outstanding, according to figures.

Clement Seeks Public Input on Campaign Issues: County Board candidate Audrey Clement is asking the public to fill out an online questionnaire to help her update her campaign platform.

“Together, we can make the ‘Arlington Way’ more than an empty phrase,” Clement said in making her request.

The five-question survey looks at issues related to development, housing, open space, climate change and street maintenance. It can be found at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/HJFLNLR. Clement is running as an independent, and is the lone candidate on the ballot against incumbent Democrat Libby Garvey.

Arlington GOP Preps for Picnic: The Arlington County Republican Committee will hold its annual summer picnic on Sunday, July 31 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Road.

For information and to register, see the Web site at www.arlingtongop.org.

Find political news each week in the Sun Gazette!

Garvey Holds Big Cash Advantage Over Remaining Rival SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

County Board Chairman Libby Garvey enters general-election season with 20 times more cash on hand than her lone opponent.

POLITICAL As of June 30, the Garvey POTPOURRI campaign reported $26,419 in its coffers, according to figures reported July 15 by the Virginia Department of Elections and Virginia Public Access Project.

That compared to $1,213 on hand for Audrey Clement, an independent making her sixth bid for County Board and seventh bid for county office overall.

Garvey, who has served on the County 4

July 21, 2016

Board since 2012, had the cash on hand despite a spirited challenge by Erik Gutshall in the Democratic primary. Garvey won the race with about 55 percent of the vote.

Gutshall, who raised about $100,000 in his bid to unseat Garvey, reported $638 left in his campaign coffers as of June 30, based on state figures. He also had a $5,100 loan from himself to his campaign that had not been repaid.

Garvey and Clement will square off in the Arlington County Civic Federation’s annual candidate forum the day after Labor Day. The seat is considered safe for Democrats.

Garvey and Clement last shared a ballot together in the 2012 general election, when Garvey received 60 percent of the

www.insidenova.com

Grand Opening 5 New Model Homes and 55+ Resort Club!

Introducing Trilogy® at Lake Frederick, located near historic Winchester. We’ve brought 55+ resort living to Northern Virginia, and are excited to introduce our next chapter!

Grand Opening This Weekend: • 5 All-New Model Homes

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BACKYARD.

• 36,000 Square Foot Club • Chef Inspired Restaurant & Bar • Fitness & Movement Studio • Culinary Studio

55+ LUXURY LAKESIDE LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

• Indoor & Outdoor Pools • Game & Sports Lounge • High-end Golf Simulator • Creativity Studio Discover why 55+ resort living at Trilogy is the perfect choice for the next chapter of your life.

Welcome to The Good Life.

5 New Model Homes + Resort Club

GRAND OPENING

THIS WEEKEND! Resort Living in the Shenandoah Valley

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTEDTM 55+ Resort Community Builder!

FROM THE HIGH $200s - MID $500s 104 HAWTHORN COURT LAKE FREDERICK VA 22630

Lifestory Research® America’s Most TrustedTM Resort Builder Study

SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR: 855.321.9528 I TRILOGYLIFE.COM/LAKEFREDERICK

A member of the

Family

Shea Home® Trilogy® received the highest numerical score in the United States in the proprietary Lifestory Research® America’s Most Trusted™ Resort Builder Study Among Active Adult Home Shoppers. Study based on over 10,000 home shoppers in 27 markets surveyed annually. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed annually since 2012. Details on the Most Trusted Builder Study can be found at lifestoryresearch.com. Trilogy® is a registered trademark of Shea Homes, Inc. Sales and Construction by Shea Homes Limited Partnership (License #2705152813). Homes at Trilogy at Lake Frederick are intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years or older, with certain exceptions for younger persons as provided by law and the governing covenants, conditions and restrictions. This is not an offer of real estate for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fulfilled. Void where prohibited. Models are not an indication of racial preference. © 2016 Shea Homes, Inc. All rights reserved.

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 5

SunGazette ON THE WEB: www.insidenova.com/news/arlington

ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sungazettenews ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts

Newsroom

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

Advertising SHARON KASH Fairfax real estate sales (703) 738-2521 skash@sungazette.net

DEBBIE MARTIN Arlington retail sales (703) 738-2523 dmartin@sungazette.net VICKY MASHAW Arlington real estate sales (571) 333-6272 vmashaw@sungazette.net Classified sales (703) 771-8831 tfields@insidenova.com sharlan@insidenova.com Accounting Susan Ackman sackman@novamediaservices.com (571) 333-1547

Circulation

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

BRUCE POTTER Chief operating officer Northern Virginia Media Services bpotter@insidenova.com (571) 333-1538 BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: 6704 Old McLean Village Dr. #200, McLean Va. 22101 MAIN TELEPHONE: (703) 738-2520

FAX: (703) 738-2530

© 2016 HPR-Hemlock LLC All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and cannot be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher.

The publisher reserves the right to reject advertising for any reason.

6

July 21, 2016

Opinion

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

Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To the decision by the Arlington County government to turn over its volunteerservices efforts to Leadership Arlington and the Leadership Center for Excellence.

Other community organizations may have put in bids and proposals to run the volunteer efforts, and if so, we’re not disparaging their ability. But we do think

that Leadership Arlington has the bona-fides to resurrect a volunteer program that county officials, regretfully, let wither on the vine in recent years.

County Board members in 2014 and 2015 sparred over whether to keep the effort in-house or to outsource it. We were impressed by the efforts of Walter Tejada, who then was on the board, to keep it a

government-run effort, but he was outvoted by those who wanted an outside group in charge.

The goal now needs to be to breathe new life, at a reasonable cost, into supporting those who want to volunteer across the community.

There are hurdles to mount, but things appear to be headed in a positive direction.

Here’s Another Vestige of Racism to Address Editor: Those who see it necessary to rectify the segregationist manner of organizing names on Arlington’s World War I memorial [article, July 11] might turn their attention to a much more current vestige of Arlington’s segregationist past.

I’m referring to the county’s method of electing its County Board by five atlarge elected seats.

Historian Sherman Pratt, in a 1995 article in the Arlington Historical Magazine, dealt with the way that whites in Arlington and in the Virginia legislature manipulated Arlington’s charter of 1930 to replace district-type elections with atlarge elections to keep Arlington’s sizable black minority from winning.

In my 2010 article, “Arlington County and At-Large Elections: A Blight on Democracy,” which I circulated in the Sun Gazette, I summarized Pratt’s view:

“When it became evident that politically active African-Americans were going to campaign under the new proposed county manager-County Board system, whites in the county quickly amended the charter to eliminate the magisterial districts and have all the members elected at-large. There is some historical evidence that African-Americans objected, but the at-large provisions went quickly through the legislature and appeared in the referendum approved by the voters of the county. There is even some anecdotal evidence that the Ku Klux Klan got involved, intimidating AfricanAmericans in their neighborhoods.”

I quoted Pratt directly: “There is reason to believe that the change in the form of government and voting method, or at least the tactics and speed with which it was achieved, may have been racially motivated to discriminate against Ar-

lington’s black population, deny them equal access to the democratic process and to prevent the election of black candidates to local public office.”

Since 1930, of course, Arlington’s demography has changed greatly. In subsequent decades, the at-large method of electing the County Board members has been used effectively by North Arlington to dominate South Arlington and

by Democrats to keep Republicans from gaining access to seats.

A current example of how at-large elections are used to deny black citizens access to office is Ferguson, Mo., which elects its school board by at-large elections to keep black members on the board to a minimum.

Ferguson is hardly a jurisdiction that Arlingtonians should want to emulate.

Philip John Arlington

Be Creative: Put Rosslyn Fire Station Atop I-66 Editor: This letter responds to your July 14 article “H-B Woodlawn to Be FieldLess For A Time.”

A temporary fire station on the new H-B Woodlawn site seems an expensive and wasteful solution, and one which will make the situation of the school much less pleasant for its first several years.

One of the very attractive things Libby Garvey talked about in her recent primary campaign was decking over Interstate 66 to provide public space. Since

she was renominated comfortably, I’m going to take this as voter endorsement of the idea.

Deck-over-freeway projects are being built around the country in situations like ours, where there is little or no land available for desired park and other services.

It seems to me the County Board could consider a fire station over I-66, across North Nash Street from Rosslyn Gateway Park. This would enable construction to start as soon as plans and permits could be obtained, and get the

new fire station in place early enough that no temporary fire station would be required.

I looked at reporting on several such projects, and they seem to be mostly in the range of $20 million an acre – pricey, but not out of the range of the other costs being contemplated here, particularly since the cost and resource waste of a temporary fire station would be avoided.

Dave Schutz Arlington

Join the community conversation We love letters to the editor, and you can get yours included for consideration by sending it to the Sun Gazette by regular mail, fax or e-mail (contact information can be found at left). It helps if your letters to the editor are on topics of local interest, and are direct and to the point. In addition to those letters that run in print, you can find additional letters, plus an archive, at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington and clicking on “Opinion.” www.insidenova.com

Partnerships Are Still Sought For Long Bridge Park Facility SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington government officials appear outwardly confident they will be able to forge partnerships and attract sponsors to help cover the cost of COUNTY the resurrected Long Park aquatics NOTES Bridge center.

But if those gobs of cash materialize, what will they be used for: to add amenities to a project that has been significantly stripped down from original plans, or to further cut the cost to taxpayers?

On that issue, staff remain mum.

County Manager Mark Schwartz on July 12 confirmed his intent to move forward with the Crystal City project without needing additional taxpayer funding beyond that already available. Speaking to County Board members, Schwartz said efforts remain ongoing at finding businesses and institutions of higher education willing to partner on the project.

“We are still working diligently on sponsorships and partnerships,” he said, pointing to a deadline of later this year to ink any deals, since that’s when design work for the project is slated to move forward.

Schwartz suggested that current negotiations, with parties he did not name, could go either way. He termed them “fragile” but “ongoing.”

In April, Schwartz unveiled a proposed 73,000-square-foot aquatics center, down from the 116,000-square-foot project that had been on hold after estimated construction and operating costs ballooned out of control.

County staff believe the project, as now envisioned, could be built for $40 million to $44 million, with funds available from park bonds approved by voters in 2004 and 2012.

Schwartz’s retooled proposal also includes a number of potential extras that would add to its overall budget. At a County Board work session, one board member – John Vihstadt – said while he supports going after partners, he would like to see their financial contributions

used to reduce taxpayer cost for the project before considering additions.

The board’s vice chairman, Jay Fisette, countered that nickel-and-diming the facility might diminish its attractiveness to users and potential partners alike. Jane Rudolph, the county government’s parks and recreation director, said efforts are ongoing to continue to find efficiencies where possible.

Arlington leaders long have envisioned the aquatics center as the centerpiece of Long Bridge Park, while opponents lampooned it as another example of the county government’s effort to attain “world-class” status exceeding the bounds of fiscal prudence.

When asked to provide additional funding for the aquatics center in 2012, voters delivered a mixed message: The park bond that includes the funds passed, but its margin of victory (63 percent) was almost 20 percentage points lower than referendums for schools and transportation also on the ballot.

Later, then-County Manager Barbara Donnellan shelved the project after construction costs came in well above expectations.

In March 2015, County Board members directed Donnellan’s successor (Schwartz) to revisit the proposal and return with a scaled-back option.

County Board OKs Park Projects: Arlington County Board members have approved construction contracts for improvements to High View Park and Bluemont Park.

At High View Park, improvements will include a new plaza, picnic shelter, restroom and storage facilities, along with additional trees and plantings.

Board members are being asked to approve a contract of up to $1.14 million for the project. The park is located in the 1900 block of North Dinwiddie Street.

The Bluemont Park project will include replacement of an athletic field and a connector trail from the park to Ashlawn Elementary School. The construction contract is slated to total up to $505,000, with work expected to take about nine months.

Are you a cash back diva or an earn more piggy?

As Arlington’s neighborhood credit union, we think checking should pay you.

YOUR CHOICE CHECKING

1

2.00%

% CASH* BACK

APY*

OR

WITH

ATM Surcharge Refunds • No Service Fees No fees for overdrafts less than $30 Access to nearly 30,000 fee-free ATMs

703.526.0200 x3 ArlingtonCU.org

2130 N. Glebe Rd. 4212 Wilson Blvd.

5666 Columbia Pike

Everyone who lives or works in Arlington and their immediate family/household members can bank with us!

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

UP TO

83% OFF

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

703-905-9288 snydersshades@cox.net

Visit snydersshades.com today and view our current promotions

*Cash Back is calculated based on the total dollar amount of qualifying debit card transactions. Maximum cash back is $10. APY = Annual Percentage Yield and is accurate as of 7/12/2016. Subject to change without notice. Rewards are earned by completing the following qualifications each month: 1. Make 15 “swipe and sign” debit card transactions; 2. Log into Online Banking or the Mobile App once; 3. Receive Direct Deposit OR make an ACH withdrawal from your account; and 4. Must be enrolled in eStatements. For minimum requirements to be met, actions must be performed and must clear/post to the account during qualification period. Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date the transaction was made to post and settle against your account. If you do not meet the requirements per calendar month, your account will still function as a free checking account and will earn the base rate of 0.05% APY; however it will not receive ATM refunds for that period. If qualifications are met each calendar month: 2.00% APY paid on average daily balances from $0.01 to $10,000 and 0.10% APY paid on all amounts above $10,000. No Minimum Balance Required. Available for Personal Accounts only. No monthly service charge. Standard fees will apply to adverse action on the account such as overdraft, courtesy pay, and account inactivity for longer than 12 months. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Federally insured by NCUA.

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 7

New Precincts on the Horizon Arlington will add two new voting precincts – its 53rd and 54th – in time for the Nov. 8 general election, under a proposal headed to the County Board in September.

Election officials have requested the two additional precincts, as well as several name changes and boundary adjustments, in order to be ready for the expected large influx of voters in the presidential election.

County Board member have set a public hearing on the proposal for Sept. 24.

The proposed new precincts are: • “Met Park” (053), to be carved out of Virginia Highlands precinct in Pentagon City. The proposed new precinct would contain about 2,400 voters, while Virginia Highlands would be reduced to about 2,250. The voting location for the new precinct would be The Bartlett, 520 12th St. South.

• “Garfield Park” (054), to be created out of Lyon Park precinct. The planned new precinct would have about 1,500 voters, reducing the Lyon Park precinct to 1,850. Voting would take place at Garfield Park Apartments, 925 North Garfield St. Election officials also propose to move a portion of Fillmore precinct to Arlington View precinct to even out voting populations at each. Approximately 230 voters will be affected.

BIGGEST 25% OFF

wINDOw SALE OF ThE YEAr

NEw wINDOwS

Mention Arlington Sun gAzette to receive DiScount

just for ü Designed your home specifically ü Built for the unique Mid-Atlantic climate by our ü Installed experts and guaranteed for life

THOMPSON CREEK THE ONE COMPANY THAT DOES IT ALL

DESIGN. BUILD. INSTALL. THAT SOUNDS BETTER

CALL FOR A FREE PRICE QUOTE

1.703.436.2869

*Discount applied at time of contract execution. All purchase prices to be calculated prior to application of discount. Excludes previous installations. All products include professional installation. Offer is not valid with any other advertised or unadvertised discounts or promotions. Limit of one discount per purchase contract. Void where prohibited by law or regulation. Offer may be cancelled without prior notice. Offer expires 7/31/2016. Offer has no cash value and is open to new customers only. MHIC #125294, VA # 2705-117858-A, DC Permanent # 8246

8

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Board Members Aim to Find Consensus on Fire Station #8 SCOTT McCAFFREY

UPDATES

Staff Writer

Seemingly divided Arlington County Board members on July 12 continued to grasp for consensus on the future of Fire Station #8, hoping to come to a conclusion before departing on a summer recess this week.

“There are so many things we have to balance,” board member Christian Dorsey said as he and colleagues grappled with an issue that has caused a rift between, on the one side, county staff, who want to move the station, and, on the other, a vocal group of community residents and the majority of a community task force, who want to keep it where it is.

A majority of board members may be ready to side with the community, but the situation remains fluid and the most vocal board member on the subject – Chairman Libby Garvey – is in favor of relocation.

Garvey said statistics are clear: A move from the fire station’s current location on Lee Highway to a site at 26th Street North and Old Dominion Drive would provide quicker response times to residential areas in far northwest Arlington.

“We will get a lot more people covered” within the window of four to six minutes fire officials say is optimal, Garvey said.

Her view is endorsed by Fire Chief James Bonzano, who says current response times to parts of far-north Ar-

County Board members are likely to decide the fate of Fire Station #8 at a board meeting this week.

For updates, see the Web site at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington and search “Fire Station #8.”

lington are slower than national and local standards.

“The quicker we get there, the better the outcome,” Bonzano said. “Survivability rates come up. That’s where we want to be.”

But moving the station away from its current location could add to the response times in areas around Lee Highway, which is expecting major residential and commercial growth in coming years.

“A lot more people will have their response times increased” if the station moves, board member John Vihstadt said.

Vihstadt and Dorsey appeared most likely to support keeping the station where it is. Dorsey suggested that moving the fire station would only be “a very incremental and marginal” improvement in service in terms of the big picture.

Board members are slated to make a decision on the final location on July 19.

(See updates at www.insidenova.com/ news/arlington.) Funds for planning and designing the new facility are slated to be

included in a Nov. 8 bond referendum, with construction funds slated for inclusion in a 2018 bond referendum.

A task force set up last year by the County Board came in with its report in late May, with a majority of members in favor of keeping the station where it is. That was a victory for many residents of the Halls Hill/High View Park community, who want the station retained in their midst to honor African-American firefighters who served the community during the segregation era, and to provide rapid response to calls for service.

While the task force disagreed with county staff on the location, all sides appear to agree that a new station needs to have four service bays, compared to two at the current station. In either location, such a station would cost about $14 million, according to current estimates.

If County Board members opt to raze the existing Fire Station #8 and replace it on its current site, the county government would have to construct a temporary station. County Manager Mark Schwartz on July 12 suggested a temporary station would cost between $3 million and $4.5 million but could be higher or lower.

As to where a temporary station would go, Schwartz said the time wasn’t right to start commenting on possibilities.

“I really am going to abstain from having a conversation in public,” the county manager said.

Perhaps tacitly acknowledging that board members would vote down his request to move the station, Schwartz acknowledged that decisions on the location of a temporary site would have to be made by the end of the year, and suggested that some public input would be considered throughout the process.

The existing Fire Station #8 was built in the early 1960s. If the current location is retained, fire officials believe they can shoehorn a four-bay station on the site, although they may try to purchase adjoining properties for breathing room.

Civic Leader Raps County Manager’s ‘Stubborn Insistence’ on Moving Fire Station: A County Board vote to relocate Fire Station #8 over public opposition could do irreparable harm to the community-engagement process, one civic leader believes.

Alexandra Bocian, president of the John M. Langston Civic Association, told County Board members July 16 that the task-force process that recommended the station be rebuilt in its current location was “a model of thoughtful citizen input” and “forward-looking consensus building.”

Bocian, in whose neighborhood the fire station current sits, criticized County Manager Mark Schwartz and staff for “stubborn insistence on a different path.”

Continued on Page 22

ASSOCIATES, INC. REALTORS

®

SE m U p O -4 H 1 N 4, E 2 / P O N7 SU

ARLINGTON

$899,000

5-bedroom, 3-bath, 1925 vintage farm house in Cherrydale. Walk to Metro & shops. First floor in-law suite, off-street parking, back deck. Large 9590-SF lot: expand, renovate or build. 1809 Monroe St.

Renée Fisher

703.587.8584 ReneeFisherSells.com

ARLINGTON

$925,000

ARLINGTON

$1,249,000

Expanded 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath colonial in Leeway Heights with large kitchen open to family room and big master bedroom and bath. McKinley/Swanson/Yorktown.

New Construction! 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath with high-end details and open design.

Hardwoods on main, stone fireplace, granite and stainless kitchen, large basement with bedroom and bath. 30 day delivery.

Betsy Twigg

Chamberlin Real Estate 703.646.0278

703.967.4391 BetsyTwigg.com

ARLINGTON

$1,699,000

Quality & value in a custom home nestled on a quarter acre level lot near Westover Village. 4 bedrooms & bathrooms upstairs, chef style kitchen flows into family room.

McKinley/Swanson/Washington-Lee.

Betsy Twigg

703.967.4391 BetsyTwigg.com

ChamberlinRealEstate.com

Congratulations to our Arlington Office 2016 Washingtonian Top Producer Award Winners!

Brian Blackburn

®

Stacy Hennessey

Susan Minnick

Michelle Sagatov

Susan Sarcone & Mitchell Schneider

Barbara Simon & Robin Cale

Betsy Twigg

Leslie & Tracy Wilder

McEnearney.com • 703.525.1900 • 4720 Lee Highway | Arlington, VA 22207 www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 9

WETBASEMENT?

FOUNDATION REPAIR•CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SETTLING FOUNDATION CRACKED BRICKS UNEVEN FLOORS NASTY CRAWL SPACE

ROTTED WOOD MUSTY SMELLS STICKING WINDOWS CRACKED DRYWALL

$500 Off!*

WET BASEMENT BOUNCY FLOORS MOLD & FUNGUS BUGS & RODENTS

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

Owned & Operated by Professional Engineers!

www.jeswork.com

Stella & Jesse Waltz, P.E., Owners

FREE INSPECTION & ESTIMATE!

MC46166-01

Call 888-579-7454 Today!

Business Briefcase

FAIRFAX AIMS TO KNOCK OFF ARLINGTON, TAKE TOURISM CROWN:

The head of the Fairfax County government’s tourism-promotion organization says his county is poised to supplant Arlington in getting the most tourist and convention dollars in Virginia – if that county can create a c o nve n t i o n center to cap- Barry Biggar heads the ture them.

Fairfax County Conven“It’s our tion & Visitors Corp. goal to beat out Arlington, and we’re going to continue giving it all we’ve got,” said Barry Biggar, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Convention & Visitors Corp., during a recent meeting with members of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce.

Domestic tourists and business travelers spent $2.97 billion in Arlington in 2014, the most recent figures available, up 5 percent from $2.83 billion a year before and again leading all jurisdictions in Virginia. Fairfax was second at $2.85 billion, up from $2.73 billion, according to figures from the Virginia

VIRGINIA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT CO.

BE READY……. SERVICE NOW 21” WALK M MOWERS

84

$

SALES SERVICE PARTS

(+PARTS)

1/2 OFF

SNOWBLOWERS SERVICE

84

$

PICKUP & DELIVERY Expires July 31 must present ad for Delivery Discount

(+PARTS)

GENERATORS SERVICE

84

$

(+PARTS) The Pros at VOPEC are here to get your equipment ready for any season 8524 LEE HWY • FAIRFAX VA 22031

703-207-2000

10

July 21, 2016

VOPEC.COM

703-337-4401 www.insidenova.com

Tourism Corp.

Loudoun County ($1.59 billion), Virginia Beach ($1.37 billion) and Henrico County ($878 million) held down the 34-5 spots for 2014. Figures for 2015 are expected to be reported in September.

Biggar said Fairfax County could reach the No. 1 spot if it constructs a conference center.

“Some of the most important county functions have to leave the county because we don’t have anything big enough” to accommodate them, he said.

“We have to stop that bleed.”

Arlington officials, too, have mulled construction of a conference facility over the past decade, but have not yet moved forward.

HOTEL-OCCUPANCY RATE, TARIFF STRONG: Arlington hotels and mo-

tel saw year-over-year improvement in both occupancy for the first five months of the year, according to new figures, while average daily room rates also are on the rise.

During the January-to-May timeframe, the occupancy rate of 77.9 percent in 2016 was up from 77.1 percent in 2015, according to figures from Smith Travel Research as reported by Arlington Economic Development.

During the same period, the average daily room rate was $167, up from $164.87.

For May – traditionally a busy month for the lodging industry in the county – the occupancy rate was 86.9 percent, according to figures, while the average daily room rate was $183.29.

ARLINGTON CHAMBER ADDS NEW MEMBERS: The Arlington Chamber of

Commerce has announced the following new members (principal contact points in parentheses): Complete Back Office (Vicki Price); Lafayette Federal Credit Union (Veronika Memetova); Energesco Mechanical (John Gallagher); James Flood/Northwestern Mutual; Borderline Media Services (Phil Kreutzer); American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic (Christina Portz);Child Care Aware of America (Dawn Brown); and Saul Centers (Mary Beth Avedesian).

In addition, the Chamber recently recognized the 40-year membership of Buck & Associates.

N.VA. CHAMBER ADDS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Northern Virginia

Chamber of Commerce recently announced the following new board members: Peter McElwain, partner, Baker Tilly; Nicholas Jordan, owner, Capitol Bridge Holdings; Jack Moore, partner and director, Evans Inc.; Mark Churchill, partner, Holland & Knight; Tom Rust, vice chairman, Dulles office, Pennoni; and Jane-Scott Cantus, managing principal and general counsel, The Ilex Group.

– Staff Reports

Arlington Notes

Hear your best with

nearly invisible

“Little Friends for Peace,” a summer-camp program at Unitarian Universality Church of Arlington, held an end-of-camp showcase on July 8 with skits and songs. The camp program was designed to inspire the participants and shine a light on the positive action taking place in the community. Additional peace camps are being held across the local region throughout the summer; for information, see the Web site at www.lffp.org.

VOTER-RESTORATION FORUM IN THE WORKS: A community forum designed

to help those whose voting rights have been restored by Gov. McAuliffe register to vote and to provide additional information about the governor’s actions will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 1 to 5 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church.

The event is sponsored by the Northern Virginia chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, the League of Women Voters of Arlington, Offender Aid and Restoration and Macedonia Baptist Church.

The event also will feature representatives of the Arlington County office of elections, who will be able to register qualified residents to vote.

According to county election officials, just over 50 Arlington residents whose rights had been restored by Gov. McAuliffe had registered to vote as of the end of June.

The governor’s action involves the restoration of civil rights to just over 200,000 state residents who were convicted of felonies but have served their time. The action is being challenged; the Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the case later this month.

Macedonia Baptist Church is located at 3412 22nd St. South. For information about the event, call (240) 476-8967 or email Alfreda Shinns at amshinns@gmail. com.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TREE-PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE: The Arlington

County government is offering grants to plant and maintain trees on private property, with a deadline of Aug. 12 for community groups to express interest.

The Tree Canopy Fund is administered

by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment and the Arlington Urban Forestry Commission. Ten different types of species are given away to qualifying groups, and funds also are available to pay for maintenance.

Civic and homeowner associations, non-profit groups, service clubs, schoolrelated groups and individuals can apply to participate for the program.

For information, call (703) 228-6427 or see the Web site at parks.arlingtonva.us

hearing aids!

and search “tree canopy fund.”

ARTS CENTER EXCEEDS FUND-RAISING GOAL: The Arlington Arts Center

scored success in its spring fund-raiser, exceeding its $10,000 goal by 20 percent, officials said.

The effort also helped the arts organization earn a matching grant from the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

More than 80 individuals and couples contributed to the fund-raising appeal.

For information on the center, see the Web site at www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

FREE CLINIC PREPS ANNUAL GALA:

The Arlington Free Clinic will hold its annual black-tie gala on Oct. 29 at the RitzCarlton Tysons Corner.

The 2016 theme is “Masquerade Ball: Unmasking a Healthier Arlington.”

The event will feature dinner, dancing to the music of The Bachelor Boys and an auction.

For tickets and sponsorship information, call (703) 979-1425, ext. 143, or see the Web site at www.gala.arlingtonfreeclinic.org.

‘BUG AND BUTTERFLY FEST’ ON THE HORIZON: Bon Air Park will host its an-

nual “Bug and Butterfly Fest in the Park” on Friday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the park, 850 North Lexinston St. Held in conjunction with 4-H, the family-friendly program will include making butterfly-friendly starter kits, plus crafts and games.

The program is free. For information, call (703) 228-4773.

CANCER-RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS PROGRAMS: Virginia Hospital Center’s

Cancer Resource Center hosts a variety of free cancer-support groups each month, most held at the hospital, 1701 North George Mason Drive.

For information or to register for specific programs, call (703) 228-5555.

The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper.

Find contact information on Page 6 of each week’s edition.

The NEW Siemens primax hearing aids

perfect for hearing in every situation.

• Primax is clinically proven* to make listening to speech and music easy and effortless in every situation.

• Available in compact sizes so no one will know you’re wearing them!

• New features deliver a fuller and richer sound experience.

1000

$

purchase of a pair of Siemens level 3 primax digital hearing aids.

OFF

Everyday retail price for Siemens level 3 primax is $2,895 each. Sale Price $2,395 each. Offers cannot be combined.

Excludes previous purchases. Offer expires 7/31/16.

FREE 25 Dunkin’ Donuts $

25

D

$

each*

25

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

$

FREE Gift Card with Hearing Screening.

Must have hearing loss. Call for details. Offers cannot be combined. Limit one per customer per year. Offer expires 7/31/16.

Call HearUSA today for a FREE

Demonstration of this brand new technology!

8301 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 302, Fairfax 403 S. Glebe Rd. Arlington

Call Toll Free: 855.203.1181 Alexia Iris Carballo, Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

Serving the community for 69 years!

Timothy L. Drake, BC-HIS

* An independent clinical study in the US has shown that primax provided a significant improvement in ease of listening in demanding listening environments. A newly developed methodology using objective brain behavior measures (Electroencephalographic data), showed a significant reduction in listening effort for mild to moderate hearing impaired subjects using primax hearing aids in speech-in-noise situations applying advanced features such as Narrow Focus and EchoShield.

www.hearusa.com

© 2016 HearUSA, All Rights Reserved.

www.insidenova.com 20168:3611 160501 HearUSA Primax Invisible Ad_Arlington Sun Gazette_4.7x13.5_to run 7-7_01.indd 1July 21, 6/22/16 AM

June Home Sales Soft

Year-over-year home sales in Arlington were relatively soft in June, and may stay that way the rest of the summer, although the average price for single-family properties tiptoed up to the $1 million mark, according to new figures.

A total of 338 residential properties went to closing countywide last month, according to figures reported July 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing service. That’s down 4 percent from the 352 properties that changed hands in June 2015.

The average sales price of all properties that sold during the month was $683,963, an increase of 3.1 percent from $663,642 a year before, with the average price for single-family homes rising 5 percent to $980,690.

The Arlington market on several occasions has seen monthly average prices for single-family homes surpass $1 million, usually during the busy sales periods of May-June-July.

It’s possible the average price could top the seven-figure mark when July’s sales totals are reported next month, but if historic norms hold, average prices will soften somewhat as the market heads toward the latter part of the year.

Despite growth in the single-family sector, prices headed the other direction in the other two segments of the market.

The average price for attached homes, such as townhouses and rowhouses, de-

clined 8.5 percent to $454,188, while the average sales price for condominiums was down 10.2 percent to $408,040.

The median sales price for all properties was up 4.4 percent to $623,500, although the countywide average and median prices were artificially bumped up due to a larger-than-usual number of higherprices single-family homes in the mix.

In June, 53 properties – all but four of them single-family homes – sold for $1 million or more during the month Add up the sales and prices, and the total volume for June was $231.2 million, down 1 percent from a year before.

Homes that went to closing in June spent an average of 37 days on the market, down from 42 a year before, and garnered 98.4 percent of listing price, up from 97.9 percent.

Inventory stood at 656 properties at the end of the month, down 5.9 percent from a year before.

Where is the market headed? The total number of pending sales in June was down slightly compared to a year before, with the number of new pending sales dropping slightly more compared to June 2015. Those pendings usually translate into completed sales within a month or two.

Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

– A Staff Report

WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER BREWFEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2016 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

MORE THAN 30 VIRGINIA CRAFT BREWERIES 16 BANDS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM ON DIFFERENT STAGES 20+ FOOD TRUCKS

WORKHOUSEBREWFEST.ORG (703) 584-2900 12

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Arlington Notes II ARLINGTON ON HUNT FOR ELECTION WORKERS: The Arlington Electoral

Board is in search of additional pollworkers for the Nov. 8 general election.

About 900 residents are appointed to work the polls on Election Day across Arlington. It’s a long day – those working need to be available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. or later – and comes with a stipend of $175 to $230.

Applications and information can be found at www.vote.arlingtonva.us. Those appointed are required to attend a twohour training class.

ENCORE LEARNING LOOKS FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE: Arlington’s popula-

tion spurt is having an impact in ways both anticipated and unanticipated, and among those facing the fallout is Encore Learning, which provides courses and enrichment offerings to seniors.

When it comes to available space, “we’re pretty maxed out – we’ve had a pretty steep growth curve,” the organization’s board president, Arthur Gosling, said at the July 6 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington.

Encore has grown to 900 members, not quite double what it was a few years ago but getting close. The non-profit was founded in 2002 as Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute.

Many courses are held at George Mason University’s Arlington campus, but the university is facing its own space crunch as it moves some daytime undergraduate courses to Arlington, Gosling said. Other Encore programming is conducted at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, the Syphax Education Center and the Fairlington Community Center.

While the space crunch is on the horizon, of more immediate concern is a revamped registration system for those reserving courses each spring and fall.

The old system was useful but had fallen out of date; a replacement was developed over the past year.

“There will be some changes,” Gosling said of the registration process, but he expressed optimism that participants – who range in age from their 50s to their 90s – will get the hang of it.

“People will learn how to make it work,” said Gosling, who from 1985-97 served as superintendent of Arlington’s public-school system. “We are in pretty good shape.”

The new system will be put to the test on Sept. 10, when registration for the fall session opens. Training opportunities are being offered over the summer to familiarize course-takers with the new system.

Run mostly on a volunteer basis, with three part-time staffers providing support, Encore Learning charges an annual registration fee of $55, plus $45 for each course, which can range from four to 10 weeks. Spring courses ranged from “American Public Education: Are We on the Right Track?” to “Political and Social Issues in Contemporary Islam.”

The courses do not require tests or pa-

School Is Right Around The Corner...

Call Now And Schedule Your Child’s Back-To-School Eye Exam

Arthur Gosling, who leads Encore Learning, speaks to members of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington. See item at left. PHOTO BY DICK BARR

pers, but instructors provide background materials and reading lists for those who want deeper knowledge. “You can dig into it as much as you want,” Gosling said.

In addition to courses, Encore Learning also sponsors clubs and hosts special events, such as a monthly lecture series held in conjunction with the county library system.

While the majority of participants live in Arlington, there is no formal residency requirement.

For information on the program, see the Web site at www.encorelearning.net.

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

703-237-6500

‘NATIONAL MOTH WEEK’ CELEBRATED AT FORT C.F. SMITH PARK: Fort C.F.

Smith Park will play host to a National Moth Week event on Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m.

Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older, the event will be led by Dr. David Adamski of the Smithsonian. Participants will use outdoor night-lights to attract moths for investigation.

The program is free. For information and to register, call (703) 228-7742.

www.pointofvieweyewear.com

Extend Protect Your YourInvestment Investment Extend Your Your Living Living Space Space •• Protect

‘INSECT SAFARI’ SLATED AT NATURE CENTER: Long Branch Nature Center

will host an “Insect Safari” on Saturday, July 23 at 3 p.m.

Designed for ages 6 to 10, the program will take participants into meadows with nets, rolling logs to uncover “creepy crawlies.” After the exploration, participants will go inside to hold some giant insects.

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

DRAGONFLIES GET TOP BILLING AT NATURE-CENTER PROGRAM: Gulf

Branch Nature Center will host a program on dragonflies for ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

The cost is $5 per participant. For information, call (703) 228-3403.

The Sun Gazette has been covering the community for many years, but we can’t do it without your help.

Your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper are always welcomed. Items can be sent to the editor by regular mail, fax or e-mail. Contact information is found on Page 6 each week.

Make Us Your Awning Professional For your Traditional and Retractable Patio and Window Awnings For Your Retractable Patio & Window Awnings.

For over 40 years Montgomery Shade & Awning, a full service, family owned business, has been serving the needs of Northern Virginia and Piedmont areas of Virginia.

We feature the Best Quality products at the Best Prices, and we back it up with professional installation and service!

We specialize in: Custom-made awnings, canopies, patio and window coverings. Swiss made “Stobag®” and “Perfecta®” retractable awnings and canopies. New acrylic canvas for old awnings.

Sunbrella and other European fabrics.

$250 OFF

of $2,000 or more purchase

with this ad.

6/28/13 Expires 8/31/16

R MAJO ALL CARDS IT CRED EPTED. ACC

www.montgomeryawning.com • Toll Free 800-300-1941 • Warrenton 540-347-1941

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 13

ADVERTISEMENT

New Men’s Sex Pill Makes Viagra Obsolete Soaring demand expected for new scientific advance made just for older men. Works on both men’s physical ability and their desire in bed.

By Harlan S. Waxman Health News Syndicate New York – If you’re like the rest of us guys over 50; you probably already know the truth… “Viagra® doesn’t work! Simply getting an erection doesn’t fix the problem” says Dr. Bassam Damaj, chief scientific officer at the world famous Innovus Pharma Laboratories.

As we get older, we need more help in bed.

Not only does our desire fade; but erections can be soft or feeble, one of the main complaints with Viagra®. Besides, Viagra® is expensive… costing as much as $50.00 a pill.

Plus, it does nothing to stimulate your brain to want sex. “I don’t care what you take, if you aren’t interested in sex, you can’t get or keep an erection. It’s physiologically impossible,” said Dr. Damaj.

MADE JUST FOR MEN OVER 50 But now, for the first time ever, there’s a pill made just for older men. It’s called Vesele®.

A new pill that helps you get an erection by stimulating your body and your brainwaves.

So Vesele® can work even when nothing else worked before.

The new men’s pill is not a drug. It’s something completely different Because you don’t need a prescription for Vesele®, sales are exploding. The maker just can’t produce enough of it to keep up with demand.

Even doctors are having a tough time getting their hands on it. So what’s all the fuss about?

WORKS ON YOUR HEAD AND YOUR BODY The new formula takes on erectile problems with a whole new twist. It doesn’t just address the physical problems of getting older; it works on the mental part of sex too. Unlike Viagra®, the new pill stimulates your sexual brain chemistry as well. Actually helping you regain the passion and burning desire you had for your partner again. So you will want sex with the hunger and stamina of a 25-year-old.

work on your brainwaves to stimulate your desire for sex. The results were remarkable and published in the world’s most respected medical journals.

THE SCIENCE OF SEX The study asked men, 45 to 65 years old to take the main ingredient in Vesele® once a day.

Then they were instructed not to change the way they eat or exercise but to take Vesele® twice a day. What happened next was remarkable.

Virtually every man in the study who took Vesele® twice a day reported a huge difference in their desire for sex. In layman’s terms, they were horny again. They also experienced harder erections that lasted for almost 20 minutes. The placebo controlled group (who received sugar pills) mostly saw no difference.

I’m impressed by the way it increases cerebral and penile blood flow. The result is evident in the creation of Vesele®. It’s sure-fire proof that the mind/body connection is unbeatable when achieving and maintaining an erection and the results are remarkable” said Dr. Damaj. (His findings are illustrated in the charts below.)

JAW-DROPPING CLINICAL PROOF ✓ Satisfaction—Increase from 41.4% to 88.1% ✓ Frequency—Increase from 44.9% to 79.5% ✓ Desire—Increase from 47.9% to 82% ✓ Hardness—Increase from 36.2% to 85.7% ✓ Duration—Increase from 35% to 79.5% ✓ Hardness—Increase from 36.2% to 85.7% ✓ Ability to Satisfy—Increase from 44.1% to 83.3% AN UNEXPECTED BONUS: The study results even showed an impressive increase in the energy, brain-power and memory of the participants.

SUPPLY LIMITED BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND “Once we saw the results we knew we had a game-changer said Dr. Damaj. We get hundreds of calls a day from people begging us for a bottle. It’s been crazy. We try to meet the crushing demand for Vesele®.”

THE BRAIN/ERECTION CONNECTION Vesele takes off where Viagra® only begins.

Thanks to a discovery made by 3 Nobel-Prize winning scientists; Vesele® has become the first ever patented supplement to harden you and your libido. So you regain your desire as well as the ability to act on it.

In a 16-week clinical study; scientists from the U.S.A. joined forces to prove Nitric Oxide’s effects on the cardio vascular system. They showed that Nitric Oxide could not only increase your ability to get an erection, it would also

New men’s pill overwhelms your senses with sexual desire as well as firmer, long-lasting erections. There’s never been anything like it before.

DOCTOR: “VESELE® PASSED THE TEST” “As a doctor, I’ve studied the effectiveness of Nitric Oxide on the body and the brain.

HERE’S WHAT MEN ARE SAYING • I’m ready to go sexually and mentally.

• More frequent erections in the night (while sleeping) and in the morning.

• I have seen a change in sexual desire.

• Typically take 1 each morning and 1 each night.

Great stamina results!

• An increased intensity in orgasms.

• My focus (mental) has really improved… Huge improvement.

• Amazing orgasms!

• I really did notice a great improvement in my ability.

HOW TO GET VESELE® This is the first official public release of Vesele® since its news release. In order to get the word out about Vesele®, Innovus Pharma is offering special introductory discounts to all who call.

A special phone hotline has been set up for readers in your area; to take advantage of special discounts during this ordering opportunity. Special discounts will be available starting today at 6:00am.

The discounts will automatically be applied to all callers. The Special TOLL-FREE Hotline number is 1-800-637-3022 and will be open 24-hours a day.

Only 300 bottles of Vesele® are currently available in your region. Consumers who miss out on our current product inventory will have to wait until more become available. But this could take weeks.

The maker advises your best chance is to call 1-800-637-3022 early.

Vesele is a Registered Trademark of Innovus Pharmaceuticals publicly trading on the OTCQB under the Symbol INNV.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. RESULTS NOT TYPICAL. 291796_9.6_x_12.75.indd 1

14

July 21, 2016

7/18/16 2:38 PM

www.insidenova.com

Real Estate Featured Property of the Week

Find a Tropical Paradise in Our Midst Post-War Property Showcases Exceptionality Inside and Out

Where in the world are we headed for this week’s featured property? How about a home that combines the traits of a tropical paradise with a location close to the Arlington-McLean border, where the sunlight-drenched interior is complemented by an outdoor area featuring a sumptuous koi pond, spectacular landscaping and the pièce de résistance – your own personal tiki lounge for entertaining in style.

It all adds up to something unique and different, creative yet elegant, and ready to provide a welcome to all who stop by.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,195,000 by Mark Middendorf of Long & Foster Real Estate.

The home’s story, like so many in Arlington, begins in the immediate post-war era. It was the first home built in a cow field in 1949 that would later become the Woodland Acres neighborhood. Purchased from the original owner in 2008, the home was rebuilt from the ground up, retaining its character and sparing no expense in its details.

Located just off Old Dominion Drive, it has easy access east and west, but

is set back in bucolic splendor on twothirds of an acre.

The rooms on the first floor flow seamlessly inside to outside, making the entire landscaped yard part of your living space.

The formal living and dining rooms are amply proportioned and ready to host a gathering at any time of year. The living room features a gas fireplace.

The designer kitchen is a stunner, perfect for the serious chef and also as a gathering spot.

The family room is a more informal main-level space, and also is a delight.

As an added bonus, there is a home office on this level.

Speaking of bonuses, the property comes with not one but two master retreats, one here on the main level and the second on the upper level.

In addition to the upper-level master suite, there are two additional bedrooms there, as well.

And now, we move out to survey the

exceptional outdoors, which offer more a visual and aesthetic delight ready to appeal to all the senses.

The outdoor bar, full kitchen, speakers and the delightful pond with waterfall are ready to

bid you welcome.

Creative, energetic, appealing – there are many adjectives that would apply to our featured property. Add in the serene location, and you’ve got a true winner on your hands.

Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.

Facts for buyers

Address: 3800 North Edison Street, Arlington (22207).

Listed at: $1,195,000 by Mark Middendorf, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 928-3915.

Schools: Dsicovery Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.

Va. Fuel Costs Lower Than National Average The Old Dominion ranks 32nd nationally in average monthly cost for fuel to power their houses and cars, according to a new survey by Wallethub. com.

The typical Virginia household spends $283 per month in fuel costs, about 30 percent less than in Connecticut, which topped the ranking at $404 per month.

Also in the top 10: Massachusetts ($346), Rhode Island ($338), Vermont ($332), Georgia and North Dakota (each $328), Maine ($327), New Hampshire and Indiana (tied at $325) and Mississippi ($323).

Lowest average costs were reported in the state of Washington ($218), the District of Columbia ($219), Colorado ($235), Oregon ($238), Arizona ($247), New Mexico ($249), California ($251), Idaho ($262), Montana ($265) and Iowa ($270).

The survey looked at both gasoline costs and the cost of three types of fuel for homes: electricity, natural gas and heating oil. (In northeastern states, up to 66 percent of households use heating oil to heat their homes, compared with less than 3 percent of households in the rest of the U.S.) In the U.S., energy costs eat between 5 and 22 percent of families’ total after-tax income, with the poorest Americans, or 25 million households, paying the highest of that range. And lower energy prices don’t necessarily equate to savings.

“Where we live and how much energy we use make up a larger part of the math,” Wallethub researchers said.

“Electricity might be cheap in southern Louisiana, for instance, but its scorching summer weather could still result in higher costs for its residents than the temperate climate in more energy-expensive northern California, where heating and cooling units stay idle most of the year.”

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the highest energy consumption of the year is recorded in July, followed by August.

Virginia’s overall fuel expense ranks it in between one cold-weather locale (Wisconsin) and one tropical paradise (Hawaii) on the ranking.

In terms of driving, The District of Columbia has the lowest average monthly motor-fuel consumption per driver, 27.7 gallons, just a third that recorded in Wyoming.

WHERE in the WORLD is MARK MIDDENDORF? Right here in Arlington...

H

selling houses for over 27 years!!

Call Mark today 703-928-3915 • Mark.Middendorf@LongandFoster.com www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 15

LONG & FOSTER ARLINGTON 4600 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 I 703-522-0500 I email: arlington.va@longandfoster.com I www.arlingtonvahomes.com

BALLSTON/ARLINGTON NORTH 22203

Arlington Forest Arlington Forest Arlington Forest AvailableAvailable Now Now

$660,000

Available Now

WALK TO METRO!

Fantastic penthouse-level condo in the Hawthorne, one of Ballston’s premiere luxury condo buildings.

Two bedroom plus den, floor-to-ceiling windows, lovely hardwood floors, freshly painted, spacious balcony, and TWO ASSIGNED PARKING SPOTS. Walk to either Ballston or Virginia Square metro stops. Surrounded by amazing restaurants and shops. Buy this just in time to benefit from Ballston Mall’s planned renovation.

Amazing opportunity!

CHRISTINE RICH

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

John Plank,

$

Superior Service, Outstanding Results!

Barcroft $837,900 4500 S. 8th St

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

#1 Sales agent for 24+ years Associate Broker, DC, MD and VA BSBA Real Estate Investment & Construction

www.johnplank.net

O

ON

Local Agent Local Knowledge

SO

and 1paint car detached garage • 3Bdr/1Ba and 1 car  3Bdr/1Ba • New throughout  1 Kitchen in 2013finished  garage 3Bdr/1Ba and car detached garage detached •updated Large partially Buy now and choose your finishes!  Hardwood floors onand mainpull-down level Kitchen in 2013 • Kitchenupdated inupdated 2013 basement Buy now and choose your finishes!

• 4Bdr/3.5Ba + Den  New throughout  Hardwood floors onpaint main level • Hardwood floors on main level attic offer lots of storage Buy and choose • Comes with an your extra finishes! half lot for  Large partially finished basement and pull-now  New paint throughout down attic offer lots of storage  possible 4Bdr/3.5Ba + Den addition future  Large partially finished basement and pullComesConcept with an extra half lot for possibleArea future down attic offer lots of storage • Open Kitchen/Living  4Bdr/3.5Ba + Den addition  Comes• with an extra half Kitchen/Living lot for possible future dual Suite w/ walk-in closet, Master Open Concept Area addition  vanities Master Suite w/ walk-inBath closet, dual vanities in in Master Kitchen/Living Area Master Bath MARIBETH CLISSA Open Concept •Suite Au Pair/In-Law Suite in Lower Level  Master w/ walk-in closet, dual vanities  Au Pair/In-Law Suite in Lower Level in (703) 528-3025 Maribeth@Lnf.com Separate Laundry Room MARIBETH CLISSA Master•Bath  Separate Laundry Room (760) 310-9509 (703) 528-3025 Maribeth@Lnf.com  Au Pair/In-Law Suite in Lower Level  Separate Laundry Room (760) 310-9509

Maribeth Clissa 703-528-3025 office 760-310-9509 cell

Maribeth@Lnf.com 4141 Henderson Road #126

Circa 1909 thoughtfully updated beautiful 3 BR 3 BA farmhouse in sought after Barcroft. Period detail, handsome mouldings, oak & heart of pine wood floors, wainscoting, formal room dimensions, sunny first FR, updated kitchen w/ ample cabinet & counter space, extremely flexible space. Expansive yard with 1 car garage. Minutes to DC, amenities, parks, recreation.

$2,200

Call anytime to discuss your real estate needs

“I SELL MORE BECAUSE I DO MORE”

MLS #AR9680349 *Move-in ready *Sophisticated *Popcorn ceilings gone! *Remodeled kitchen: quartz counters; lots of cabinets & shelves; SS appliances; gas cooking; pantry *Remodeled bath *2 sets SGD, southern exposure, sun! *Balcony; front of bldg *Both free-standing Elfas convey w/acceptable price *Condo fee covers all basic utilities *GCE garage parking *Front desk *Outdoor pool *Ballston metro, restaurants *VA & FHA ok *More! *Please contact me or have your agent contact me for a private showing.

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

$339,900

Land to Expand!

SA

F

703.244.7474

Falls Church / Madison Lane

Associate Broker Chip@LNF.com ListWithChip.com

Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!®

If you own a house that needs work and you don’t want to do any repairs to prepare it for the market, call me.

I have the perfect buyer for your home.

IN D YS L SO DA 6

I have buyers looking for a fixer-upper or a tear-down.

Your house will be sold strictly in ‘AS IS’ condition.

You don’t have to worry about inspections nor repairs.

Call me today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation.

I can tell you what your best options are.

I can sell your property free of hassle for you.

$999,900

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

703-284-9321

2016 Washingtonian Magazine Top Real Estate Agent.

Delivering Excellence, Experience and Success.

North Arlington $1,150,000 One of the area’s newest palatial condominiums with fabulous amenities, Complimentary 24 hour valet parking, 24 hour front desk, fantastic fitness center, Indoor pool /spa, media room, and party room. Enter the magnificent lobby to access the private elevator to 701. This 2 bedroom 2 full bath 1754 square foot unit has a balcony that is 8 ft. by 37 ft overlooking Rosslyn Metro Station. Gorgeous hardwood floors, marvelous marble master bath, kitchen with Snaidero Cabinetry sub zero and Miele appliances Deeded garage space and extra storage.

Y DA N M SU P N 2-4 E OP 7/24

LIBBY ROSS 703-284-9337

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

Larger-than-it-looks custom Rambler on quiet street in awesome neighborhood! Many ! updates including kitchen and bathrooms.

ETCathedral !vibe with K Mid-century modern D L AR ceilings, dramatic in SOstacked M stoneofireplace urs Six y Living Room &ON lovely hardwoods. t a4non YS6!), with bedrooms A (yes, main. Huge w D walk-out uRec Room ! with Atrium o lower11level, D y if Sand OLmostly level, fenced doors to stone ll patio a backyard.CJust 5 min. to DC. Taylor - Williamsburg - Yorktown Schools Listed at $1,250,000 4012 27th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207

1881 North Nash Street 701 Also for rent $5,750.00

North Arlington on the McLean border

$1,195,000

Welcome to 3800 North Edison Street Arlington, Virginia! This luxurious property is sited majestically on a hill offering sweeping , tree top views. Step inside to an open floor plan where beautifully appointed rooms flow seamlessly. Your living space extends to the incredibly private and lushly landscaped oasis with over thirty two hundred square feet of outdoor living space. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for luxury living at its finest. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and one half baths to include a steam shower, sauna and jacuzzi. There is a four person, outdoor jacuzzi as well. Completely renovated!

The #1 Family Team in Arlington

Let my 30 Years Experience Work For You!

$1,099,000

Don’t miss this classic beauty with an unusually large first floor that has been updated for today’s lifestyle. An open kitchen/ dining area invites conversation and participation. Or find a quiet retreat in the elegant livin g room with built-in bookcases and two-sided fireplace, or the even quieter sun room that shares the fireplace. On the other side of the house, a room with a half-bath can function as a main level bedroom or den.

Upstairs, are three bedrooms and two new bathrooms, one with walk-in shower and one with a soaking tub. Expansive fieldstone patio and beautifully landscaped rear yard expand the living space out to the very private back garden. Detached garage. Must see! 2385 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22207.

Exciting Luxury Condominium

Y DA N SU M N -3 P E OP 1

Beautiful, Inside and Outside!

ATTENTION BUILDERS 13693 SqFt lot in a cul-desac. Solid 1952 brick rambler needs updating. Sought-after neighborhood. Sought-after schools. Broyhill Hills.

N Arlington/Classic Colonial

susan.joy@longandfoster.com

www.jimmccowan.com

$834,900

W

NE

I PR

Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!®

703-201-6219

JIM McCOWAN 703-395-0166

Call Chip Benjamin today for your private showing! 703-585-7066

CE

Susan Joy

tom.anderson@longandfoster.com www.tomanderson.LNF.com

ARLINGTON/Douglas Park 1324 S Kenmore Circle

For more information, call Jackie @ 703 284-9321 or 703 405-2667 JACKIE McLAUGHLIN Call Solange Ize at 703-861-7706 or send me an email at Solange.ize@gmail.com

$459,900

TOM ANDERSON 703-284-9348 Office

This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with 4,000+ square feet of finished living space is located in an exclusive enclave of only 24 homes just steps from Columbia Pike. Hardwood floors, granite and stainless kitchen, gas fireplace, two car garage, and a lower level family room with a large wet bar round out a truly spectacular residence.

Arlington, North

www.JohnMentis.com

Great Value!

Wonderful 3-level townhome with a 2-car garage, 3 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, 2 full and 2 half baths, and an open floor plan.

There is a remodeled kitchen, a 2-sided fireplace, a deck and patio. Great inside the Beltway location.

6026 Madison Overlook Ct. Call me for more information or to see the property.

Life Member, NVAR Top Producers Club Life Member, NVAR Million Dollar Club Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) 30 Years Real Estate Experience

CHIP BENJAMIN

TIRED OF REPAIRING YOUR OLD HOUSE?

SOLANGE IZE 703-861-7706

$2,717,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity. Imagine an acre of level land on a quiet tree lined street in close in Arlington! Come enjoy this custom four level home or expand upon it and create a true “close-in” estate property. Shown by private appointment. Call Chip Benjamin at 703-585-7066 for your tour today.

LE

OR

North Arlington

www.jimmcgarity.com jim.mcgarity@longandfoster.com

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

DNNYSELLS@AOL.COM

R T DERAC N U NT CO

L TA N RE

JIM McGARITY 703-522-0500 Office 703-283-7509 Cell

MLS #DC9598264 * Amazingly modern, sleek, urban escape * Fantastic, brand new construction in burgeoning Mt. Vernon Square * 2-level penthouse condo in 2-unit building * Open floor plan, wood floors, custom doors, stainless & granite kitchen, large windows * Incredible master bath * Rooftop terrace w/Capitol view * Capital Bikeshare across the street * City Vista Safeway, Busboys & Poets 2 blocks away * EZ to Mt. Vernon Square Metro, NY Ave. * More! * Awaiting DCRA approval * Please contact me for a private showing.

I’m Ready When You Are!

Call Jim for a private showing.

ARLINGTON/Ballston 1 bed/1 bath/Remodeled

Solange.Ize@Gmail.com

NG

MI

CO

1 Bedroom w/Den, 1.5 remodeled bathrooms, Updated kitchen, Hardwood floors in LR and DR. Pool, Walk to Ballston Mall in 2 minutes., Possible 2nd Bedroom where the Den is.

Great location.

Associate Broker

DC/Mt. Vernon Square $749,500 2 bed/2.5 bath/New construction

Under Construction

0/M

0 28

703-362-7764

Arlington View Arlington ViewView Arlington Construction UnderUnder Construction

3800 Edison Street, North Arlington, VA 22207

703-928-3915 Mark.Middendorf@LNF.com

See ALL of our listings at www.longandfoster.com 16

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Sun Gazette

Sun Gazette

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016

17

Police Beat MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On July 10 at approximately 4:43 a.m., police responded to Virginia Hospital Center for a report of an assault that had occurred elsewhere.

Police determined that a verbal argument had escalated and the male victim was punched several times in the face, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.

MISSILE INTO OCCUPIED DWELLING: n On July 9 at 5:15 a.m., an individual threw a large plastic object through the window of a home in the 1300 block of North Pierce Street, police said.

The suspect – 33-year-old Jose Francisco Galdamez of Springfield – was arrested and charged with destruction of property and missile into occupied dwelling. n On July 9 at 5:40 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of 23rd Street South for a report of a suspicious person.

During the investigation, it was determined that an individual had attempted to gain entry into a vehicle while another person was inside, but was unsuccessful.

According to police, the suspect then threw objects at the vehicle, damaging it.

The suspect – 34-year-old Elias Fethamik of Alexandria – was charged with public intoxication, destruction of property, assault-and-battery, missile into occupied dwelling and tampering with

auto. He was held without bond.

SEXUAL ASSAULT: n On July 9 at 10:10 p.m., a man approached a woman in the 3700 block of 14th Street South and grabbed her buttocks.

The suspect is described as an Hispanic male, 5’6”, 130 pounds.

EXPOSURE: n On June 30 at 9 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of South Glebe Road for a report of an exposure.

According to police, a woman was on a trail in the vicinity when a man exposed himself to her.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s, 6’ tall and 180 pounds.

UNLAWFUL IMAGE: n On July 13 at 2:47 p.m., police were called to the Court House Metro station for a report of a man who allegedly had photographed a woman under her skirt.

According to police, the woman confronted the man, who threw his phone to the ground in an effort to break it. Other riders in the system came to the assistance of the woman and prevented the man from leaving, police said.

Arlington County Police and Metro Transit Police arrived and took the suspect – 34-year-old Mario Garay Revelo of the District of Columbia – into custody.

He was charged with unlawful image of another and was held without bond.

PEEPING TOM: n On July 7 at 12:15 a.m., a woman in the 2700 block of South Veitch Street reported seeing a man outside her bedroom window.

The suspect fled when noticed by the victim, police said. No description was available.

RECOVERED STOLEN AUTO: n On July 13 at 10:06 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Patrick Henry Drive, and determined that the vehicle had been stolen.

The suspect – 35-year-old Joshua Calkins of Chicago – was arrested, charged with grand larceny auto and was held without bond.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: n On July 2 at 8:30 a.m., several vehicles in the 2400 block of North Sycamore Street were keyed and had their tires slashed. n On July 9 between 10 and 11 p.m., several vehicles in the area of the 2000 block of South Pollard Street had their tires slashed.

LARCENY FROM AUTO: n On July 2 at 8 a.m., officers discovered several vehicles that had been en-

tered.

One of the vehicles had items taken from it, but the others did not. n On July 2 at 8:45 a.m., an officer responded to the 1800 block of 9th Street South for a report of someone tampering with an auto.

During a canvass of the area, officers found several vehicles that had been rummaged through.

BURGLARY: n On July 8 at 7:30 a.m., a man began to break a door at a woman’s residence in the 5000 block of Columbia Pike while threatening her, police said.

The woman began hitting the man with an object and call 911 when he fled, police saids.

The suspect – 46-year-old William Barksdale of Arlington – was arrested, charged with burglary and destruction of property, and was held without bond. n Between July 9 at 5 p.m. and July 10 at 8:50 a.m., a building in the 4500 block of 31st Street South was burglarized.

Money was taken from a laundry machine. n On July 10 at 4:51 a.m., a woman in the 2600 block of South Veitch Street awoke to find a man in her home. The suspect fled on foot when confronted, and nothing was taken.

The suspect is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, 250 pounds.

ONE LIGHT TO DC ! “RIVERCREST” OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 7/24 1-4pm

This spacious 3300+sq ft home features 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths. 2011 eat in kitchen w/ shaker cabinetry, granite counters, s.s. appliances & hardwood floors or eat out on directly adjacent 24 x 13 screen porch. Plus, separate dining room, 3 remodeled baths 2010, oversized 2 car garage, 2 fireplaces & main level BR suite complete with BR, in suit bath & walk in closet. Jamestown, Williamsburg & Yorktown Schools. 16,153 sq foot lot, 7 minutes walk to the Potomac and 1 traffic light to DC!. DRRA Pool District! Open 7/24 1-4 DIRECTIONS; MILITARY ROAD, RIGHT 38TH STREET N, RIGHT N OAKLAND ST TO #3714 ON RIGHT.

Kevin Love Life Member, NVAR Top Producer 703.969.6776

Kevin@KevinLove.com www.KevinLove.com 18

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Virtual T ours @

KevinLo ve.com

Schools & Military

The Wakefield High School Education Foundation recently presented 28 scholarships totaling $208,000 to graduating seniors at the high school, bringing to more than $2 million the total amount of scholarship funding since the inception of the program.

Scholarships of $10,000 were granted to the following students who will be attending four-year schools: Aikeremu Aimurula (George Mason University); Robert Aselford (Virginia Tech); Enkhgerel Baasandorj (College of William and Mary), Arlington County Medical Society Scholar; Nishan Barua (George Mason University); Emma Charlotte Burd (Penn State), Jack and Jean Smith ‘63 Scholar; Norma Lucia Chambi (Virginia Tech); Marisa DeFranco (Emerson College), Bob O’Donnell Scholar; Youssef Errami (University), Claude Moore n

Ron Cathell | Monica Gibson | Eileen Aronovitch | Tagrid Wahba Pam O’Neill | Twingo Wahba | Tim Anderson | Nicole Dillon

YOUR ORANGE LINE SPECIALISTS®

5 BEDROOM CRAFTSMAN IN LYON PARK 3024 N. 4th Street • Arlington • $1,739,900

Quality craftsman home just 1 block to Lyon Park, 5 blocks to Clarendon Metro • Open floor plan with kitchen, breakfast room and family room combo • 5 large bedrooms with hardwood floors and walk-in closets, 5 full baths and 1 half bath • Elegant master suite with organized closet and spa bath • 2 car garage, screened porch and paver patio

OPEN SAT. & SUN.

•

2 BEDROOM CONDO AT LEXINGTON SQUARE 3835 N. 9th Street #410E • Arlington • $485,000 OPEN SUN. 1-4PM

Anna Wissler of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree in art and economics, summa cum laude, and James Wanda of Arlington earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science and a bachelor of arts degree in economics during recent commencement exercises at Lafayette College. n

Foundation Scholar; Alex Hendel (University of Virginia), Donald Alexander Memorial Scholarship; Ingrid Jacobsen (James Madison University); Eyerusalem Meaza (University of Maryland), Memory of Barbara McSweeney by Jim Jones ’86 Scholarship; Rebeca MecadoRios (Bucknell), Thompson Family ’69 Scholarship; Brendan Novak (University of Virginia), Claude Moore Foundation Scholar; Giovani Nunez Asencio (George Mason University); Dana Pirrotta (Penn State); Kacy Tucker (University of Delaware), Barbara McSweeney Scholarship; and Kaeli Williams (New College of Florida).

Scholarships totaling $4,000 were granted to the graduating seniors who will attend Northern Virginia Community College: Abey Alemayehu, Mohamed Bahr, Noe Alexander Cuadra, Bay Gates, Ciera Johnson, D’Mitre Powell, Pedro Leo Rosas and Rebecca Weber.

A $4,000 scholarship was given to Ridi Barua, a 2013 Wakefield graduate, who was a NOVA Scholar in the past and is moving on to a four-year school.

In addition, Youssef El Mohmoundi and Rediate Taye met all the criteria and were selected to be a Wakefield Scholar, but because they have been awarded significant funding from other sources, they have been honored and recognized with a one-time grant of $1,000 from the foundation.

2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with city views New stainless steel appliances • Hardwood floors and gas fireplace • Master bath with soaking tub and separate shower • Garage parking and additional storage • Full amenity building just blocks from the Virginia Square Metro • •

SPACIOUS CRAFTSMAN IN CLARENDON

317 N. Fillmore Street • Arlington • $1,485,000 READY TO VIEW

n Essoh Djedjes of Arlington earned a master of arts degree in economics during recent commencement exercises at Wichita State University.

Fantastic location across from Lyon Park just six blocks to Clarendon Metro • Fully renovated craftsman with 5 bedrooms + office, 4.5 bathrooms and 1 car garage • 4 finished levels, grand master suite and gorgeous kitchen/family room combo • All new construction (2016) on enlarged 1950 foundation •

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

703-975-2500

TeamCathell

TeamCathell

TeamCathell

/company/team-cathell

TeamCathell

TeamCathell

ARLINGTON LONG & FOSTER Congratulations to our JUNE 2016 H H H H H H H H H H H H TOP PRODUCERS H H H H H H H H H H

Carol & Jerry McEwen & Jinx McEwen Lunger Top Team

Solange Ize

Top Producer Top Sole Practitioner Top Listing Agent

Libby Ross

Top Selling Agent

Over $2,000,000 in Volume Over 3,000,000

Over 1,000,000

$

$

in Volume

in Volume

John Plank Real Estate Services

Ingrid Wooten/ Andrea Nielsen

Mark Middendorf

Susan Joy

LONG &FOSTER ® ARLINGTON We Are Arlington’s Realtor

®

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

July 21, 2016 19

County, O’Connell to Formalize Field-Use Protocol

They’ve operated on a more informal basis in the past, but now the Arlington County government and Bishop O’Connell High School are codifying their relationship vis-à-vis field use.

Bishop O’Connell head of school Joseph Vorbach in June signed off on the 14-point agreement, with County Board What’s your pleasure? The Sun Gazette covers news, sports, features, education, public safety and all the issues that are of importance. We’ve been doing it since the 1930s!

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

EHO

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor. virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

members slated to direct the county manager to ink the agreement, as well.

The agreement, set to run through mid-2017 and then continue annually unless terminated by one or both sides, allows O’Connell the use of athletic fields at Tuckahoe Park and tennis courts at Bluemont Park weekday afternoons dur-

Rosslyn Continued from Page 1 to do it better from here on out.”

County Manager Mark Schwartz told board members discussions could lead to other possibilities, which would be considered when the board reconvenes in September. At least a half-dozen possible locations – some feasible, some unlikely – were tossed out at the July 16 meeting.

“There are no done deals here,” Dorsey said.

If no suitable site is found, county officials will move forward with the plan to put the fire station on the field site, meaning Woodlawn students won’t have access to on-campus fields for at least two years after the school opens in 2019.

County Board members last week met with the Woodlawn community to try and explain the action. In addition to the loss of field space, concerns were raised about

ing the school year, and gives the county government five hours of stadium-field use on Sundays at O’Connell during the spring, summer and fall sports seasons.

The county government also will receive access to the school gym and baseball diamond during specified periods.

Both sides agree to clean up facilities

after use and to “address complaints and concerns [from neighbors] promptly.”

The county government and Bishop O’Connell long have collaborated on sports-field issues. As part of the upcoming renovation of Tuckahoe Park, O’Connell has agreed to purchase a scoreboard and control panel for one of the fields, and to

how students would be dropped off and picked up at the new school.

“We understand the concerns of parents that putting a temporary fire station on the H-B Woodlawn field will unduly impact their children,” County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said, while reiterating the government’s view that development of the parcel “requires compromises by everyone concerned.”

School Board members are set to take up the proposal on July 20. (See the InsideNova Web site for updates.)

Several School Board members have suggested that while the proposal to put a fire station on the field site isn’t optimal, it is acceptable.

Under the agreement between the Arlington County government and school system detailed earlier this month, the temporary fire station would be constructed at the corner of North Quinn Street and 18th Street North, remaining in place until a permanent station was completed – 2021 at the earliest.

The WRAPS site includes property

owned by the county government, school system, the private developer Penzance and an affordable-housing developer.

The site is bounded by Wilson Boulevard, North Quinn Street, Key Boulevard and 18th Street North.

As approved by the County Board last June, the effort will include redevelopment of Penzance’s existing property at 1555 Wilson Blvd. and an adjacent, countyowned property into mixed-use buildings that would include the permanent fire station. In return for density higher than previously permitted, Penzance agreed to pay for the new station, as well as develop a new park and provide 100 parking spaces to the school system.

The developer’s proffers will save the county government and school system about $25 million, officials said.

At their July 16 meeting, County Board members approved a number of procedural steps to move the project along, including providing Penzance with a 75-year ground lease on county-owned property.

C: 703.405.9959

20

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Lake Barcroft | 4/2/1 | $1,560,000 Ken Trotter 703.863.0650 3431 Greentree Dr FX9714326 on CB Homes

McLean | 5/5.5 | $1,799,000 Celeste Salzberg 787.902.3411 1072 Rocky Run Road Search FX9622455 on CBHomes.com

Arlington | 6/6.5 | $1,850,000 Celeste Salzberg 787.902.3411 5409 Yorktown Blvd Search AR9647422 on CBHomes.com

Arlington | 3/2/1 | $519,000 John Kozyn 202.288.6026 3007 20th Ct 22204 Search AR9713659 on CBHomes.com

Lake Barcroft | 4/3 | $1,225,000 Ken Trotter 703.863.0650 3516 Pinetree Ter Search FX9676511 on CBHomes.com

The best training and technology, the most tools, the most leads, plus an outstanding work environment… call me to discuss the Coldwell Banker advantage.

J James Braeu, Branch Vice President 703-524-2100 jbraeu@cbmove.com

Alexandria City | 3/2 | $520,000 Arlington Office - 703-524-2100 614 HENRY ST S Search AX9713430 on CBHomes.com

Virginia Sq./Ballston FOR RENT| 1500 s.f. 1 BR/2BA | $2,500 Carol Temple 703-568-11003800 Fairfax Drive #1413 Search AR9690439 on CBHomes.com

LD

SO

McLean | 1bdrm 1bth | $205,000 Pat Estryn 703-980-5975 7661 Provincial Dr. #314

The Eclipse | 1/1 | $379,900 Arlington Office 703-524-2100 3650 Glebe Road S., Unit# 444 Search AR9713527 on CBHomes.com

N. Arlington | 5/3 | $1,100,000 Arlington Office - 703-524-2100 4637 13th Street N. Arlington Search AR9681620 on CBHomes.com

ARLINGTON OFFICE 4500 OLD DOMINION DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22207 TEL: 703 524 2100

www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 21

McLean Novelist Tackles Work of Election Officers BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Can a writer pen a novel centered around just one day in the lives of election officers, those unsung, communityminded people who keep voting on the straight-and-narrow?

McLean author Bill Lewers, a 22-year Fairfax County election officer, makes the concept work in his first novel, “The Gatekeepers of Democracy.” Beyond helping voters, bonding with co-workers and reconnecting with neighbors, election officers continue the United States’ tradition of peaceful transfer of power, Lewers said.

“At the end of the day, you feel really good,” he said. “You turn on the TV for the results and say, ‘I helped make that happen.’”

The book is set in Lewers’ real-life stomping grounds, McLean’s Chesterbrook precinct, during a special election that will determine control of Virginia’s Senate.

Republican and longtime election of-

Rosslyn Continued from Page 9

ficer Carl has been bumped from chief to assistant chief following the election of a Democratic governor. The new chief, Cindy, is an accomplished corporate worker in her 30s, but has much to learn about running elections.

While not exactly adhering to Virginia’s election laws, Lewers describes chief election officers’ myriad responsibilities and the procedures for setting up and taking down polling stations, assisting voters, counting ballots and reporting results.

Cindy and Carl start out hating each other – she for his know-it-all attitude, he for her inattention to detail – but gradually develop mutual respect. They cope with the dramatic flourishes of fellow poll worker Millicent, mollify partisan election observers, fend off an attack to test the system and help a colleague at another precinct who’s had an emergency.

While never having witnessed someone commit voter fraud at the polls, Lewers said the kernel of each scenario in the book is based on things he has seen or heard about from other poll workers.

“I let my imagination run with it,” he

said. “I wanted my protagonists to hit rock bottom, make it so bad that they’re ready to quit.”

Raised on Long Island, Lewers holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics from Rutgers University and in history from the University of Maryland.

He also earned a math-education degree from Harvard. After teaching high-school math for a few years, he switched to doing computer work for IBM. A lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, Lewers has authored two other books: “Six Decades of Baseball: A Personal Narrative” and “A Voter’s Journey,” which discussed his passion for politics.

The author’s first political memory came when he was just 5. Republican Thomas Dewey had been nominated to run against President Truman in 1948 and Lewers, expressing a child’s curiosity, asked his parents about the absence of

Dewey’s fellow cartoon ducks, Huey and Louie.

Doug Chapin, director of the Program for Excellence in Election Administration at the University of Minnesota, said he recommends “Gatekeepers” to people who are interested in the electoral process.

“I was really taken with how well his story captures the combination of pride and excitement – punctuated with occasional terror – that many poll workers feel when serving,” Chapin said.

Renee Andrews, electoral-board secretary for the city of Falls Church, said she enjoyed reading Lewers’ book and bought copies for her office and election colleagues in other parts of Virginia. The author’s depiction of snafus on Election Day rings true in her experience, she said.

“The characters struggle through each challenge, and as an election official myself, I knew exactly how each incident should be handled, and was pleased to read that all of Bill’s characters followed the established procedures correctly,” Andrews said.

Staff continue to recommend moving the fire station to a site at 26th Road South and Old Dominion Drive.

County Board members are slated to make a final decision July 19 on whether to move the station or keep it where it is.

Either way, voters will be asked to approve funding for design of a new station in November, and are likely to be asked for construction funds in 2018.

Bocian told County Board members that overturning the task-force recom-

mendation would “discourage future community engagement.” But she was rebuffed somewhat by County Board member Christian Dorsey, who said that public input was valuable even if the ultimate decision goes the other way.

Special Sun Gazette Offer!

Made in the USA from a single sheet of heavy gauge aluminum. Not a topper placed on an existing gutter.

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

Installed by our company employees.

No gutter subcontractors!

BOR 75% OFF LA HOMES

FOR FIRST 50

We’re looking for 50 Homes this Month to install LeafGuard & Save with 75% off Labor!

Plus, receive a $200 Visa Gift Card with Purchase!

NAT-32559-2

New orders only. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. Not valid with any other offer, or previous job. Exp. 7/31/16

(301) 563-9102

VA 2705116122A, DCRA 420214000130, MHIC 121787

22

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com

Weichert

Real Estate

Mortgages

®

Closing Services

Burke/VRE Coming Soon!

I MIGHT NOT BE THE #1 AGENT IN MY OFFICE BUT I ASSURE YOU THAT ... MY CLIENTS ARE MY #1 TOP PRIORITY

Insurance

SOME COMMENTS FROM PAST CLIENTS:

(703)597-4289

Cannot recommend Barb highly enough- from start to finish she was a timeless champion of the property and an advocate for my interests

BaRB BuBel

Barbara is one of the most service oriented realtors we have ever worked with

NVAR Mult-Million Dollar Club LIfe Member/Top Producer Top 5% of Realtors Nationwide

Resourceful and knowledgeable

703-827-BARB 703-966-8675

PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING OR BUYING!

STONEHURST COMMUNITY

houses@bubel.com

$519,500

MCLEAN

RltrAnn@aol.com TheRomerTeam.com

Single family at a TH $.

New architectural roof 6/2016. SS appliances, granite counters, interior fresh paint, carpet, vanities & lighting ALL 7/2016. The family room opens to kitchen and includes a fireplace. The lower level features a rec room with another fireplace and a walkout to the fenced rear yard. 1 block to VRE!!!!

KINGSTOWNE

Lovingly updated all-brick townhome in a tranquil, tree-lined community close to the Vienna Metro and I-66/495 commuter routes. Three spacious bedrooms and two full/two half updated baths. Spectacular kitchen with extensive additional white custom cabinetry, corian countertops, tile backsplash and much more. Hardwood floors and many decorator details.

Barbara Ann Farmer ABR, GRI

Barbara Ann Farmer

Call me for additional information or for an appointment!

571-213-7500

My Personalized Service is the Keystone to Your Satisfaction BarbCleo@aol.com

7134 FORESTWOOD CT.

$ 495,000

Spacious open living & dining rooms with custom crown moldings. Light-filled kitchen has a cantilevered bay window area and opens to a family room & large redwood deck. Two master suites create expansive retreats with en-suite baths. Lower level features cozy recreation room with fireplace & third full bath. Close to Metro and enjoy all the Kingstown amenities.

571-213-7500

Call me for additional information or for an appointment!

571-213-7500

Ann Romer CRS, GRI, ABR

What makes Barbara shine are three things - personal service, dogged attention to detail and knowing her real estate

FAIRFAX

The Romer Team

$449,900

ABR, GRI

571-213-7500

My Personalized Service is the Keystone to Your Satisfaction BarbCleo@aol.com

$889,000

Coming Soon!!

Large Colonial on quiet tree lined cul-de-sac featuring: 5 Bedrooms up, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Eat-in Kitchen w/adjoining Family Room, Finished walk out LL, conveniently located in the Langley School Pyramid.

Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 baths condo with newly renovated kitchen, separate dining room, spacious living room and master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and so much more. Condo fees include all utilities!! Great location, close to Lake Anne, metro train station, pools, tennis court, golf course, Reston Town Center. You will not be disappointed.

Call me for more information.

Open House Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 pm 1430 Northgate Sq #11, Reston VA 20191

JENIFER JUSTICE, ABR, GRI associate BRokeR

Direct (703) 623-8373

email: justicehom@aol.com www.jeniferjustice.com

Call/text me at 703-424-0323 or email me at k.patel@weichert.com for all your real estate needs.

Just sold - Brought the Buyers Gorgeous Single Family Home 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths Lovely Maple Trace Community Fairfax City

MIDDLEBURG $475,000

MARY FOERSTER REALTOR

703-626-9703 Direct Dial

Blanche Raff Certified Buyer’s Agent

Licensed MD, DC, & VA Build your dream home on this gorgeous 9+ ac. lot. Rt. 50 road frontage insures easy access in all weather conditions. Gently 202-365-1575 C 703-760-8880 O rolling terrain provides ideal building site. Percs for 4 BR.

OWNER FINANCING POSSIBLE.

Mffoerster@cox.net

McLean

1623 Colonial Hills Drive N

O

SU N 4 PE 2-

$889,000

2701 Bellforest Ct #403 Vienna, VA 22180

Luxury End Unit Move Right In! Upscale, Updated, Light-Filled Stunning Kitchen and Baths High Ceilings, Open Floor Plan.

Spacious Master Walk-Out Rec Room to Private Patio.

Blocks to Tysons & Metro

www.raffrealestate.com blaraff@aol.com

Jane PRice, cRs 703-628-0470 Jane@JanePrice.com

Spacious 2-level light-filled PENTHOUSE w/ 3BR & 3BA!! Gourmet kitchen w/ SST appliances. New windows & Fireplace, Central A/C, Large Balcony. 2 Car Garage parking & 3 Passes.

Located Across from Dunn Loring Metro Station.

Bo-Yeon temPleR call

maRgaRet gilBoa

703-629-0828

McLean/Dolley Madison Office

1313 Dolley Madison Blvd • (703) 760-8880 www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 23

Sports

More on the Web n Summer swimming roundup. n Baseball tournament action.

For more sports, visit:

www.insidenova.com/sports/Arlington

Big Showdown Ahead in Div. 1 Overlee to Swim at Chesterbrook

Dave Facinoli

The stage is set and nothing has changed.

For the 10th straight year, the Overlee Flying Fish and Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks, both with 4-0 records, will clash in a final regular-season meet of the Northern Virginia Swimming League’s summer campaign to decide the Division 1 championship.

SWIMMING ROUNDUP

Continued on Page 25

Top: Natalie Skoloda of Arlington Forest swims the girls 15-18 breaststroke July 16. Above: PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Bryan Edwards of Arlington Forest swims the breaststroke in a relay.

Arlington Teams Eliminated in Region Play A Staff Report

Two Arlington Babe Ruth all-star baseball teams completed play in recent Southeast Region Tournament action in the 50/70 category.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP The 11-under All-Stars finished 1-3 and with a 15-5 win in their lone victory.

The 12-under All-Stars went 1-2 with a 7-4 win in their opening game.

Prior to the region, the 12s won a state championship and the 11s finished second. n The Arlington Babe Ruth Storm 10-year-old all-star baseball team finished second in the recent Cal Ripken state tournament in Herndon.

24

July 21, 2016

Area U.S. Olympians Have Unique Stories

The Zika virus, the questionable quality of the water not withstanding, the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are fast approaching.

A Staff Report

The clash is Saturday, July 23 at Chesterbrook at 9 a.m. in McLean.

Two-time defending champion Overlee defeated the Tiger Sharks the past two years in that meet, with Chesterbrook winning the previous two. Ovelee has won 29 Division 1 titles in its history.

In the four meets this season, Chesterbrook has scored about 100 points more than Overlee, and the Tiger Sharks won the Division 1 relay carnival with 1,305 points. Overlee was second with 1,219.5.

The teams improved to 4-0 with wins on July 16. Overlee downed visiting Highlands, 264-156, and Chesterbrook defeated host McLean, 263-157.

For Overlee in its win, double winners were Nicholas Pasternak, Ryan Baker, Suzanne Dolan and Katherine Bailey. Single winners were William We-

Teeing Off

It was the third year in a row that the team placed in the top three in the state. Arlington received the Don Rose Sportsmanship Award for the manner in which the team competed throughout the competition.

In the semifinals, Arlington defeated Stafford 9-4 in extra innings. In the final, Arlington was defeated by Glen Allen, 11-2.

The Arlington offense was powered by home runs from Paul Matechak, Ethan Van Sice, Alex Devens and Justin Pence. John Allen, Easton Belongia and Thomas Koomey led the pitching.

Elijah Hughes, Kyle Black, Thomas Ogden, Sean Curran, Cole Sutter and Aidan Reese contributed hitting, pitching and defense.

Arlington was managed by Chris Koomey. Harry Devens and Jason Matechak were the coaches.

Arlington qualified for the state by winning the District 7 Tournament with victories over Herndon and Pioneer.

Arlington also won the UMAC Schools Out Tournament in June. n In the 14-under state Babe Ruth Tournament, the Arlington Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars lost their opener 10-0 to Summit Point, defeated Augusta County, 10-7, then lost to South Hill, 6-4.

“We played awful against Summit Point. We came out flat, we didn’t hit, and we made errors,” Arlington manager Mike Krulfeld said.

www.insidenova.com

Continued on Page 25

Opening ceremonies for the twoweek event are early next month.

When the Games begin, Northern Virginia will be well represented by a number of athletes in various sports.

A future issue of Sun Gazette will include an Olympics section featuring some of those participants.

Although none are from the paper’s specific coverage areas, others are from fringe locales, like West Springfield High School graduate and Olympic rower Matt Miller. George Mason University grad and 400-meter sprinter David Verburg is in the Games, in addition to shooters Virginia Thrasher and Lucas Kozeniesky, who each attended Fairfax County high schools.

The Olympics section will have stories about each athlete, and some of their unique paths to the Games.

Miller, for example, was a tight end on West Springfield’s pass-happy football team his senior year. At 6-foot-5, he had the size and a possible college future in the game. Miller liked rowing better, continued to pursue that sport and now is a U.S. Olympian.

Verburg “hated” the 400 meters the first couple of times he ran that race.

“Too long and too hard,” he said. Yet Verburg stayed with what is considered the most difficult sprint to eventually make the U.S. Olympic team.

There were athletes from the Sun Gazette’s actual coverage areas who attempted to qualify for the Games, coming up short in the U.S. trials. Divers Grayson Campbell, a 2016 Madison High School graduate, and former multiple-time state champion Maren Taylor, who attended Yorktown High, were two. Swimmers Ryan Baker and Andrew Seliskar were others.

Their times could come in future Gamess where maybe the Zika virus and water quality won’t be issues.

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

Sports Briefs WATER POLO CLUB COMPETES INTERNATIONALLY: The Arlington-based

Capital Water Polo club was in Montreal competing in the recent international competition.

The club had 18 players participating in Haba Waba North America. Two coed teams are representing the club that practices in Arlington.

In the first day of competition, the Capital 11 age-group team defeated Princeton, 9-4 and Canadian Hammer, 7-3. The 13-under team lost to Tiburon of Canada, 18-1, and defeated Hammer 8-7.

The club was established in 2011 and has more than 75 players ages 7 to 18 from the region.

Later this month, Capital Water Polo will send four boys teams and one girls team to the Water Polo Junior Olympics competition being held in California.

SUMMER DIVING ROUNDUP: The Over-

lee diving team is off to a 2-0 start in Division 2 of the Northern Virginia Swimming League.

Overlee defeated Pinecrest and Cardinal Hill.

Against Cardinal Hill, Overlee divers won every event except for the senior

Swimming Continued from Page 24 ber, Thomas Weber, Robert Ridgeway, Robert Wayman, Evan Ingraham, William Hart, Paul Kinsella, George Cocker, Christopher Kinsella, Mary Kate Reicherter, Eleanor Ridgeway, Kayle Park, Claire McNamara, Emme Yoder and Alexis Lee. n In Division 7 of the NVSL on July 16, the host Arlington Forest Tigers (3-1) held off Sully Station, 217-203, to remain in second place behind Mosby Woods (4-0).

Double winners for the Tigers were Leo Goco, Bryn Edwards and Eli Martin. Single winners were Maggie Yingling, Luke Risacher, Emmy Gallion, David Gallion, Rylee Neumann, Natalie Martin, Kevin Brewer and Eli Constantine.

The 13-14 girls medley relay of Emmy Gallion, Rylee Neumann, Natalie Martin and Brooke Weiser lowered its record to win in 1:01.77. The 9-10 boys medley relay of Eli Martin, Risa-

Baseball Continued from Page 24 Arlington had just three base runners in the loss.

Against Augusta, the bats came alive with eight hits and Arlington scored five runs in the first inning.

Miles Rusco had a three-run double in that first inning and had two hits and

boys.

Freshman girl Izzy Eisenberg won, as did freshman boy Chris Cobey. In junior girls, Michayla Eisenberg won, as did Matthew Kress in junior boys.

In intermediate girls, Laine Stoker won her event with a double-twisting somersault.

Overlee senior girl Hannah Karlin

took first. Senior boy Jonathan Teitlebaum finished second.

Also for Overlee, Avery Stoker was second in freshman girls and Charlotte Wilhite was third; Logan Gunlach was second in freshman boys; Sophia Bailey second in junior girls and Olivia Grabman third; Annika Creedon was second in senior girls and Juliette Mitrovich third. n The Dominion Hills dive team of Arlington hosted its first meet of the summer season and defeated Highlands of McLean, 36-27, in Division 5 action.

Winning their age divisions for Dominion Hills were Ellie Joyce (freshman girls), Luke DiBenigno (junior boys), Grace Dennis (intermediate girls) and Max Jolley (intermediate boys).

Second were Cooper McComis (freshman boys), Katie Dietrich (junior girls), Isabelle Grant (senior girls) and Austin Bannach (senior boys).

Third were Joseph Nixon (freshman boys), Riley Shelton (junior girls), Ryan Johanak (junior boys) and Max Berger (senior boys).

In another meet, Dominion Hills downed Kent Gardens 37-35. Winning age groups were Joyce, DiBenigno, Dietrich, Dangel and Gavin Simpson.

cher, Bryce Luncher and Matthew Giglio broke the team record dating back to 1999 with a mark of 1:15.28. n In another NVSL Division 7 meet July 16, the visiting Dominion Hills Warriors (2-2) downed Villa Aquatic, 213-207.

Double winners for the Warriors were Will Allen, Jacob Larsen and Nate LeNard. Single winners were Gavin Anzaldi, Geoffrey Ax, Lulu Ax, Charlie Gent, Bridget Morris-Larkin, K.J. Morris-Larkin, Mari Klaire Morris-Larkin, Max Nagle, Sarah Newman, Clara Smith, Noah Swisher and Matthew Whoriskey.

The most improved swimmers were Henry Bry, Charles Gent and Leslie Riley.

The boys 13-14 medley relay of Ax, Nagle, Jacob Swisher and K.J. MorrisLarkin broke its own record with a new time of 1:00.03. The girls 11-12 medley relay of Mari Klaire Morris-Larkin, Bridget Morris-Larkin, Clara Smith and Maya Aguirre set a record of 1:08.16. n The Donaldson Run Thunderbolts (0-4) lost to host Mount Vernon Park, 239-181, in NVSL Division 2 action

July 16.

Double winners for Donaldson Run were Hadley Leichty and T.J. Hutchison. Single winners were Julia Sherinian, Grace Jansen, Scarlett Bennett, Charlie Greenwood, Rachel Conley, Emily Brooks, Anna Eliot, Drew Harker, Jack Tsuchitani, Ella Rigoli, Audrey Engel, Huck Browne and Julia Fayer. n In week four of the Colonial Swimming League, the Arlington Knights of Columbus Holy Mackerels (2-2) defeated the Manor Gate Marlins, 251-193.

Mac Marsh was a triple winner for the Knights. Double winners were Elizabeth Brown, Alexandra Browne, Nicolas Reeves and Zach Rosenthal.

Kelly Brown, Natalie Cecil, Elizabeth Dufrane, James Hilsmier, Ben Hughes, Lucy Khlopin, Io Kovach, Janie Markowicz and Caitlin Sughrue were single winners.

Rosenthal broke the team’s 15-18 boys freestyle record and lowered his team record in the 15-18 breaststroke.

Reeves lowered his team records in the 15-18 boys backstroke and butterfly.

The 15-18 boys medley relay of Reeves, Rosenthal, Conner Sughrue

and Matias Moreno lowered the team record to 1:54.88.

Also, The 11-12 girls medley relay record was lowered to 2:28.52 by the team of Natalie Moreno, Browne, Ashley Deabler and Heidi Hilsmier. n For the third year in a row, the Washington Golf and Country Club Lightning remain undefeated in their dual meet season with wins over Kenwood, 318-168, and Edgemoor, 385-95, last week.

Against Kenwood, Ryan Baker was a triple winner and set new pool records for the freestyle and backstroke. Double winners were Avery Nassetta, Jillian Johnson, Richard Gentry, Emme Yoder, Lucas Zidlicky, Caroline Otteni, Ollie Bernasek, Petie Nassetta and Sophie Yoder.

Single winners were Sabine Barbee, William Lepre, Nicholas Zochowski, Sydney-Cate Thornett, Jack Carman, Charlotte Thomson, Angus Ricks, Cate Barrett, Kate Loper and Arav Bhargava.

For results from the Edgemoor meet, visit: www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

five RBI in the game. Will Porter and Gus Nathanson had hits and RBI and Josh Jones, Jack Jones, starting pitcher Trey Haley and Will Cantwell had hits.

Haley went 42/3 innings with seven strikeouts, and Hunter Spicer finished on the mound.

“We were completely different in this game,” Krulfeld said.

Summit Point, Glen Allen and Southwest Youth were the only three teams still alive in the tournament, with

Southwest Youth have won the winners’-bracker. n Arlington Post 139 (11-10), the No. 3 seed, lost its opening game by a 6-5 score to No. 2 seed Springfield Post 176 in a first-round game of the American Legion District 17 baseball tournament on July 17 at Waters Field in Vienna.

Springfield scored the winning runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on a two-run walk-off single.

Arlington scored four runs on five

hits in the top of the inning to take a 5-4 lead. Ethan Heckler (4 for 5) had the big hit with a three-run double. He had two doubles in the game, a triple and four RBI. Joe DiConsiglio was 3 for 5 for Arlington with an RBI and Jake Ruge had two hits. Arlington had 14 hits, took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning, then fell behind 4-1. Visit www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington to find how Arlington did the rest of the tourney.

Mikey O’Grady is one of the water polo players for the Arlington-based team.

www.insidenova.com

Second were Jolley, Dennis and Bannach. Third were Grant, Dakota Bannach and Rachel Mulvaney.

NEW SAGE SOFTBALL TEAM BEING FORMED: A new Arlington Sage 16-un-

der girls travel fastpitch softball team is being formed. Coach Jonny Kelly is holding open tryouts starting July 30 at Greenbrier Park.

For girls born in 2000 or later, visit agsafastpitch.com to find more information and to register for a tryout session.

ARLINGTON SAGE SOFTBALL TRYOUTS: The Arlington Sage girls fast-

pitch softball program will hold upcoming tryouts for the 2016-2017 season, which runs September through July.

Tryouts are free. The Sage will field teams at the 10-under through 16-under levels. All tryouts are at Greenbrier Park near Yorktown High School. For more information and to register, visit www. agsafastpitch.com.

SENIOR SOFTBALL: For fun, fitness and

friendship, join Northern Virginia Senior Softball for men 50-and-over and women 40-and-over in three skill levels Call Dave at (703) 524-5576.

July 21, 2016 25

Wakefield Grads Move on, Assistant Chosen Head Coach DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Two Wakefield High School graduates will play their sophomore seasons in college for BASKETBALL Division II basketball programs. Both played for junior college teams the past two seasons.

Ermias Nega, a forward, will play at Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Kyle Davis, a point guard, will play at Ohio Valley University.

“It’s a good place for both,” Wakefield coach Tony Bentley said. “They will do well there.”

Nega played two years of juniorcollege ball at Moraine Valley in Illinois. This past season he averaged 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 29 contests. Nega made 56 three-pointers. For his efforts, Nega was a first-team all-Skyway Collegiate Conference selection.

Davis played for Howard County

Community College in Maryland this past season. He averaged seven points and 6.2 assists per game and had 57 steals. He played in 23 games, starting 22.

In other Wakefield basketball news, Deng Nhial, a senior forward on this past season’s team, will play next season at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut.

Nhial was the co-Player of the Year in the Capitol Conference this past season. n In other Wakefield boys basketball news, Mike Robinson, an assistant on the Wakefield staff the past two seasons, has been hired as the new boys head coach at South County High School in Lorton.

The Arlington resident, 39, replaces Travis Hess, who took the same job at Robinson Secondary School.

“We are excited for him and the fact that the Wakefield basketball tree continues to grow,” Wakefield head coach Tony Bentley said. “Those at South

Wakefield High School graduate Ermias Nega will play Division II college ball next season.

County must like the style of [uptempo] basketball we play at Wakefield.”

Robinson didn’t make any promises, but said he expects South County to play a similar style.

“You have to look at the type of players you have, but will run for sure

if we have the chance,” Robinson said.

“I learned a lot coaching at Wakefield from coach Bentley and [Horace] Willis, and look forward to this opportunity at South County. I’m excited to give back my knowledge of basketball and my understanding of the game.”

Robinson played in college at Purdue, then professionally in Europe for a couple of teams, then in Argentina for 10 years. In high school, he was a 1996 McDonald’s All-American and a third-team Parade All-American. He averaged 30.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and nearly three assists per game as a senior for 21-7 Richwoods High in Illinois.

Other than at Wakefield, his coaching experience included a stint as a graduate assistant at Purdue.

For a full story on Robinson, visit: www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

NOTE: Robinson is the second recent Wakefield assistant to be named a head high school boys coach. Angelo Hunt of John Paul the Great is the other.

High School Roundup MENDES ATTENDS CEREMONY: Wash-

ington-Lee High School graduate Lucas Mendes, the 2016 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year, is heading to Hollywood, Calif. for the 14th annual Gatorade High School Athlete

of the Year ceremony, prior to the 2016 ESPY Awards.

This past spring, Mendes, who will play at the University of Virginia, helped the Washington-Lee boys (18-12) win region and state championships

SIDE BY SIDE SWIMMERS

in boys soccer.

In Hollywood, Mendes will face off against the top prep athletes in the U.S. as a nominee for the 2015-16 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year.

The winners were to be named at a dinner. Awards were presented by the Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, Karl-Anthony Towns of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and women’s soccer player Abby Wambach.

As part of the honor of being nominated for this year’s award, Mendes and his fellow nominees walked the red carpet prior to the July 13 ESPY Awards.

This past season, Mendes scored 21

goals and had 12 assists in his first year playing high school soccer, after previously playing with the D.C. United in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

LOCAL TENNIS PLAYER HELPS TEAM WIN SILVER: Yorktown High School’s

Valerie Marshall helped the USTA MidAtlantic under-16 tennis team win a silver medal during a five-day competition between 12 teams from the eastern and southern regions.

The event was held at Wake Forest University. Sixteen boys and girls were chosen for each team based on their USTA rankings.

College Roundup YORKTOWN BASEBALL GRADS: York-

town High School graduates and college baseball players Shaun Wood and Jake Marshall are playing summer fall for the Vienna River Dogs of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League. Marshall is a catcher and Wood a first baseman.

This past spring, Wood played for West Virginia University and Marshall

for two-year Potomac State in West Virginia. Marshall will try to make the West Virginia University team as a walk-on this coming fall. Wood played in 30 games. He hit three homers. He is transferring to Old Dominion University to play his final season.

Marshall threw out three runners attempting to steal for Potomac State.

County Hosts Beijing Players

Washington Golf and Country Club swimmers Charlotte Thomson, top, and one of the DiMeglio sisters are side-by-side swimming the the breaststroke for the undefeated Lightning during a recent meet in the Country Club Swimming & Diving Association.

26

July 21, 2016

From July 21-28, several Arlington families will host 18 young baseball players from Beijing for a week of baseball training and cultural exchange.

Both the Chinese and American players will train at Barcroft Park with former Major League manager Jim Lefebvre and his organization, Bottom Line Baseball.

On July 21, the players will attend a Washington Nationals’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

www.insidenova.com

“Sports have a way of bringing cultures together,” Arlington Babe Ruth commissioner Phil Juliano said. “We welcome the opportunity to share our love of baseball and other fun experiences during their visit.”

During the afternoons, the players will sightsee and enjoy fun activities.

In addition, Lefebvre will offer a second camp each afternoon for additional ABR players and friends on July 25 through 28.

CLASSIFIEDS///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ADOPTION

CLASSIC CARS FOR SALE

Adopting and raising a baby in our loving home is our dream! Exp Pd, visit www.wish2adopt.com or call 1-866-997-7171.

CAMPER / RV STORAGE

Motorhome & Camper Storage.

540.454.2272 for more details.

•1927Ford Roadster •1930 Ford Coupe •1932 Ford Coupe

+ Extra Parts.

BUYERS ONLY!

434-983-3753

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT

GUN SHOW

It’s Yard Sale Season...

Call today to place your ad. Deadline: Monday by noon for Thursdays publications.

GUN SHOW - Dale City VFW 14631 Minnieville Rd July 23 - 24, Sat 9 - 5 & Sun 9 - 4 Adult $7 Info: (540) 951 - 1344

FOR RENT

1144 Keokuk Terr.

Leesburg, VA 20176

Two car garage town home close to swimming pool, school and premium mall.

Available now contact at cell 703-395-2151 or 703-945-4918.

Email at mohammad.s1967@gmail.com

Reach over 130,000 homes!

SunGazette 703.771.8831

in the Sun Gazette, Inside Nova Prince William, Inside Nova North Stafford, Belvoir Eagle, Quantico Sentry & Middleburg Life Call Today! 703-771-8831

www.insidenova.com

EMPLOYMENT///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// PART-TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Lake Ridge, must be energetic, articulate and able to multitask.

Computer & Insurance exp. helpful. Bi-lingual a plus. email resume: FAJDC@aol.com

Find us on Facebook!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED I am looking for a responsible Administrative assistant. Position is flexible, so students and others can apply. Computer literacy is a plus.

Send resume to andyphilis10@gmail.com

P/T Receptionist

needed for busy Real Estate office in Great Falls. Duties include phones, gen office work, agent mailings. Sat, Sun & Mon.

Pls email resume w cover letter & salary req to

hed@lnf.com. Inc

a short summary on why this is perfect for you.

No phone calls please.

ATTENDANTS & WEEKEND SUPERVISOR • Full-Time or Part-Time • All Shifts Call 703-369-6301 between 6am-2pm only, Monday through Friday to schedule interview.

DENTAL ASSISTANT FT/PT. Fairfax dental specialty practice

(cosmetic) seeking Dental Assistant with good people skills. Must be friendly, motivated, and well organized.

Experience preferred but willing to train.

Front and back office responsibilities.

E-mail resume: brendanbernhart@yahoo.com

Contact R.E. Martin Tree Specialists, Inc. in Centreville, VA; 703-830-5500, option 4. Resumes may be sent via e-mail to remartintree@aol.com.

HVAC INSTALLERS/ HELPERS McCrea Equipment Company

is seeking experienced installlers for immediate hire! Must have a minimal of three years experience installilng flues, line sets and outdoor units on residential new construction jobsites. Must have own hand tools, valid driver’s license ande clean driving record. Must have CFC license. Must have a DOT or be able to obtain a DOT card. Criminal background and drug testing will be required.

Resumes should be sent to employment@mccreaway.com

position available for

Jr Electrical Engineer

Experienced Portfolio Managers

Duties: Dsgn & Drft bldg electrical light & power distribution systems. Req: Bachelors or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering. Knwldg of REVIT & CAD draft soft required. Trvl to local sites.

with portable assets, analysts, and financial product marketing professionals. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: info@symphonicfunds.com

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED Must have experience in operating hoe excavators and rake loaders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: operating heavy equipment; conduct minor preventative maintenance; and performing snow removal.

Valid driver’s license is required and you must have transportation available. Need to be able to provide references. Paid holidays and opportunity for overtime.

MEP Designs Inc. has a

Start-up alternative fund manager headquartered in the DC metro area is seeking

Mail res w/cvr ltr: MEP Designs Inc., 8721 Plantation Lane, Suite 301, Manassas, VA 20110

Petroleum Driver

DRIVER WANTED

High school graduate or equivalent. Must be 21 years or older.

Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Residential and commercial delivery in the Northern Virginia area. www.southernstates.com requisition # 4421 Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Vets/Disability and other protected classes.

The Sun Gazette Classifieds Your resource for advertising Do you need to place an employment ad Call 703-771-8831 Today!!!

www.insidenova.com

Must have a valid Class A CDL. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: operating tractor trailer; conduct minor preventative maintenance; operating and hauling equipment; and performing snow removal.

Current DMV driving record copy required.

Must have experience and be able to provide references. Paid holidays and opportunity for overtime.

Contact R.E. Martin Tree Specialists, Inc. in Centreville, VA; 703-830-5500, option 4. Resumes may be sent via facsimile to 703-830-7255 or e-mailed to remartintree@aol.com.

TRUCK DRIVER/WAREHOUSE PERSON $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Hanes Geo Components (a division of Leggett & Platt) in Manassas, VA is seeking a truck driver/warehouse person.

This position will be responsible for pulling orders, loading and unloading trucks along with making deliveries to local customers as needed. This position requires a valid Class A CDL license as well as 2 years driving experience, flatbed & moffet experience, clean driving record, and stable work history. Ideal candidate must be team oriented, have excellent communication and computer skills, ability to lift 50+ pounds, experience with shipping, receiving and bar coded inventory. Competitive salary and benefits include: health/ dental / vision insurance, 401-K, and discounted stock program. Qualified applicants e-mail your resume to human. resources@hanesindustries.com or apply in person at Hanes Geo Components from 9 am to 4pm Monday through Friday.

Hanes Geo Components 9435 Contractors Court Manassas, VA 20109 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veteran/Disability Employer

July 21, 2016 27

PROFESSIONALSERVICES///////// TREE SERVICES//////////////////////////// ACCOUNTING SERVICES

ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL LTD Vienna. Small business accounting & financial services since 1975.

Corporate & Individual Taxes New business formation, budgets, procedures, financial reports.

703-255-5508

JVS PAINTING & DRYWALL “I receive a lot of phone calls from my ad in the Sun Gazette Newspapers”

LAWN&GARDEN////////////////////// Does Your Yard Look Like A Jungle? Spring clean-up time

703-881-1440

Custom Landscape & Garden Design

•Pool Design•Rock & Stonework•Ponds •Aeration•

Lawn Mowing: 1/4 acre $30 •1/2 acre $60 • 3/4 acre $90• 1 acre $120 Deck staining • Deck repair Driveway sealing • Yard clean-up Mulching • Trash hauling

And MUCH MORE!

www.lissaslandscapeco.com

Safari Lawn & Landscaping 571-405-0254

Amazonia Inc. Lawn & Landscaping Service

P. SOSA LANDSCAPE

Summer Special 10-15% Off Design for NEW Homeowners!

Weekly • Every 10 Days • Biweekly • Monthly Weeding • Yard Clean-up •Trimming • Edging • Overseeding • Aeration • Mulching • Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured

703.799.4379

703-585-0474 703-385-2127

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

MENTION THIS AD FOR A 10% DISCOUNT

The

Heart of Wood Tree Service

DaviD KenneDy’s Tree service

me?

the sa Do all these ads look Try a company that’s different.

2014 Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award, Thanks Everyone!

We offer tree removal, pruning & stump grinding.

We will clean out your trees & yard, not your pockets!

We thoroughly blow clean your yard before we get paid.

Licensed • Insured • Workers Comp Owned & Operated by N. Arlington Homeowner 18 Years Experience

571-482-0996

EXPERT

Tree Cutting & Stump Removal At Affordable Rates

Spring Clean-Up Special 15% OFF Tree Service!

Gutter Cleaning• Tree Planting •Mulch • Lot Clearing Accepting All Major Credit Cards johnqueirolo1@gmail.com www.vaexperttreeremoval.com

HES Co. LLC

703-203-8853

Licensed/Insured • Member Angie’s List & BBB

Mulching & Power washing seasoned Firewood available all TyPes oF Tree work Tree & sTuMP reMoval 10 Years experience Licensed & insured 540-547-2831 • 540-272-8669

NORTH’S TREE & LANDSCAPING Complete Tree & Landscape Company Tree Experts For Over 30 Years Family Owned & Operated SPRIN SPECIAG 540-533-8092 L • Mulching • Clean Up • Trimming 25% OFF • Tree Removal• Lot Clearing WITH THIS • Uplift Trees • Deadlimbing AD! • Private Fencing • Pruning • Grading • Retaining/Stone Walls • Grading Driveways Honest & Dependable Serv. • 24 Hr. Emerg. Serv.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Lic./Ins. • Free Estimates • Angie’s List Member • BBB

For Real Estate Child Care Moving Sale Employment or Professional Services Call 703-771-8831

Licensed & Insured With Over 15 Years Experience sosalandscape@gmail.com

THINKING OF ADVERTISING YOUR LANDSCAPING BUSINESS? Contact Stephanie Harlan • sharlan@insidenova.com or Tonya Fields • tfields@insidenova.com for marketing ideas, including Online Advertising & Inserts.

703.771.8831

HOMEIMPROVEMENT////////////////// BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING

Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee 10% down

nothing until the job is complete for the past 17 years

TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

The Sun Gazette Classifieds 703-771-8831 ww.insidenova.com

28

July 21, 2016

Select your products from our Mobile Showroom and Design Center Fully Insured & Class A Licensed Since 1999

Free Estimates

703-999-2928 www.insidenova.com

Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com

HOMEIMPROVEMENT///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Decorative Concrete & Paver Specialists

MOTTERN MASONRYDesign Historic Restorations • Specializing In Custom Patios • Walls • Walkways • Stoops • Small & Large Repairs

We offer a variety of finishes, including Stamped Concrete & Pavers, to provide your project a unique & special look.

Driveways • Patios • Walkways • Pool Decks • Steps Stoops • Retaining Walls • Pavers

All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates Top Rated on Angie’s List • Licensed & Insured

703.496.7491

571-323-2566 www.greatfallsdevelopment.com

Rosa’s House Cleaning Vienna • Oakton • Great Falls • Arlington $85 & Up Per House Excellent References Transportation Call Rosa Anytime!

703.629.2095 or 703-622-8682

WI CLE NTER A 10% NING OFF

Free Estimates

FLOORING

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

References • Licensed & Insured

703-863-2150

HOME IMPROVEMENT

AAA+ Hauling

Junk

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

703-403-7700

constr debris

Painter & Handyman

Cosmetic Painting • Drywall Repair Trim Installation • Deck Powerwashing & Sealing •Rotten Wood Replacement • Re-Caulking Call or Text Freddy @ 703-371-3290 frpainting@yahoo.com

KB HOME IMPROVEMENT

JUNK - TRASH HAULING •Residential •Commercial •Yard & Construction Debris •Basement & Garage Cleaning •Demolition Work•Porch/Sheds

Setting a Standard in Home Renovations & New Construction Solutions

703-327-1100 \WWW.HOMEELEMENT.COM

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

540-683-0470 • Licensed & Insured

E H T

•Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Porches • Windows & Doors • Patios Landscape • Decks • Entranceways Services Design • Fences & Gates

703-863-1086•571-445-2440

ehtscapes@gmail.com

703-582-3709

Oscar’s Improvements Interior & Exterior Painting • Additions • Remodeling • Finished Basements • Baths • Decks • Drywall Repair • Ceramic Tile • Siding • Power Washing • Carpentry Repair• Kitchen & bathroom renovations & additions Excellent References

Electric Repair • Painting • Plumbing • Rotton Wood Repair • Window Sealing & Trim Repair • Drywall Repairs • Remodeling • Cabniet Refinishing • Waterproofing of French Drain Sub Pumps • Garbage Disposals • All Masonry • Brick Retaining Wall Repairs 25 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured

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

RENOVATIONS • REPAIRS • HANDYMAN SERVICES

•

703-508-9853 • 703-207-9771

Handyman S & S Services

Call

For all your Home Improvement needs!

Interior Baths, Kitches, Additions and all Interior Modification Exterior Decks, Patios, Siding and Roofing

8380 Greensboro Dr. Unit 409 McLean, VA 221202 Phone: 703-981-9877 Fax: 703-448-3778 russarmour@msn.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Russ Armour Master Electrician

HANDYMAN

HAULING

D&B Hauling And Moving

appliances

Please call 703.244.3483 or email: cehomesvc@cox.net for a Free Estimate

Licensed and Insured

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

Bill’s

Garages

in business since 1994 License and Insured Two people team, Owner Supervised, Excellent References

ELECTRICAL

• DRIVEWAYS • EXPOSED AGGREGATE • PATIOS • FOOTINGS • SLABS • STAMPED CONCRETE • SIDEWALKS

Handyman Service

We do it all!

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

Cleaning Service

First g! nin Clea

30 YEARS EXPERIEINCE

HAULING

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

2

C&E Cleaning Service

D.E. Armour Company

Call Marina 703-678-9132

703-356-4459

No Job Too Small, Too Large!

FF 5% O

CONCRETE

Experienced • Honest Free Estimates Great References

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

703-989-0368

WE DO IT703-944-3161 ALL, BIG OR SMALL!

Perfect Maid

IAL!

SPEC

with a different touch!

Polishing • Buffing • Waxing

Residential • Commercial Great References

WE DO IT ALL, BIG OR SMALL!

House Cleaning

Chevy Chase Floor Waxing Service

HAULING

Contractors Contractors License 20+ Years Expertise,License Fully Licensed &WE Insured DO IT ALL, BIG OR SMALL! #2705144443 #2705144443

571-235-4295

HANDYMAN

Family Owned & Operated • No Pick-up Labor Serving Your Community For 25 Years No Dust • No Sanding

All New Installations Guaranteed 6 Years; Repairs 3 Years!!

HTTP://KING 20+ Fully Licensed &KREATIONSBUILDS.COM Insured 20+ Years Expertise, Fully Licensed & Insured All Years NewExpertise, Installations Guaranteed buildwithkreations@gmail.com We accept Visa,Email: MasterCard & Discover We accept Visa, MasterCard & Discover 6 Years; Repairs 3 Years!!

703-732-8831

Great References • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

3 Cleanings!

All Work Done By Hand. Working Owners Assure Quality Using Old Fashioned Paste Wax Method

All new installations guaranteed 5 years (Repairs 1-3 depending on application)

A company you can truly trust! Chimneys, Repairs

Great Prices & Warranty on All Jobs!

Top to Bottom! • Move-Out/Move-In

Call Maria for rates & info $50 off First

Marble • Wood • Tile • Stone • Brick

& Retaining), you can (Decorative Deorative & Retaining Walls, Walkways, Driveways, Walls Atruly company trust! Chimneys, Repairs & Repairs Chimneys (Decorative & Retaining), Allyou Newcan Installations Guaranteed 6truly Years; Repairs 3 Years!! Repairs trust!

Chimneys,

Quality service at fair prices with great references and excellent work.

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Free Estimates

Houses • Apartments • Move-In/Out Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly Residential & Commerical • Lic, Bonded & Ins Great References • Free Estimates

Burnishing And Polishing Urethane And PolyurethaneWood Floor Finishes.

LIDA’S CLEANING

Masonry

Concrete, Brick, Stone, Patios,

Concrete, Brick, Stone, Patios, Walkways, Driveways, Driveways, Walls A company Walkways, Concrete, Brick, Stone, Patios,

Contractors License #2705144443

Single Family Homes Townhomes • Condos

House Cleaning

FLOORING

King Kreations LLC Masonry Concrete, Brick, Stone, Patios, On-Time Walkways, Driveways, Walls Dependable Service (Decorative & Retaining), Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly

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

Celeste’s Cleaning

Sparkling

703-517-2422

King LLC KingKreations Kreations LLC Masonry

We accept Visa, MasterCard & Discover

CLEANING

CLEANING

• Bonded • Insured Licensed FREE ESTIMATES: Call 703-883-7123 or 540-847-KINGFREE (5464) ESTIMATES: Call 703-883-7123 or 540-847-KING (5464)

www.motternmasonry.com

CLEANING

CLEANING

CLEANING

BRICK & BLOCK

BRICK & BLOCK

BRICK & BLOCK

703-242-1654 • 703-307-7711

Edward Tyler – Owner / Operator 20 years Experience

703.597.6541

HOME IMPROVEMENT FOREMAN PAINTING & DRYWALL •Interior / Exterior Painting • Drywall Repair • Rotten Wood Replace •House & Deck Power Washing Free Estimates

Call Paulo @ 571.327.9935 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

703.771.8831 • Sun Gazette Classifieds • insidenova.com www.insidenova.com

July 21, 2016 29

HOMEIMPROVEMENT///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

JVS Painting & Drywall

Residential & Commercial Remodeling

George Paz Painting & Home Improvement Handy Service

Interior & Exterior Painting

CONTRACTORS, INC.

703.444.1226

Build it the right way with R&J!

Residential & Commercial “ Build it the right way with R&J”Remodeling Since 1979

Licensed. Bonded. insured.

CustomreFerences Additions • Basements Free esTiMATes.

Garages & Carports Licensed • Bonded •Insured Sunrooms • Replacement Windows Free Estimates • References www.northern-virginia-remodeling.com 703.444.1226

www.northern-virginia-remodeling.com

Call JV, 703-414-9797 Free estimates Licensed

Senior Discount available Insured

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT VALUE & SERVICE

Virginia General Services, Inc.

Color your home beautifully!

Find your painter in the Sun Gazette Classifieds

The Building Experts •New Construction •Windows •Additions •Roofing •Painting •Carpentry •Power Washing •Decks & Much More!

•Siding Virginia Class A Building License Fully Insured for your protection

703-503-3036 Free Estimates

PAINTING

PAINTING

PAINTING

Painting • Carpentry Drywall • General Work 20 Years Experience 703-286-9225 703-926-8721 georgepaz87@hotmail.com

Drywall & plaster repair Powerwashing Carpentry Rotted wood replacement

Martin Thibault

For All Your Painting Needs! Quality Is Doing It Right the First Time

•Custom Interior / Exterior • Home Improvement • Exterior Wood Replacement

Over 25 Years Experience

703-473-5797

Lic. & Ins. in VA, MD & DC

PAINTING

PAINTING Home Painting & Decorating Residential & Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Flooring • Power Washing • Carpentry • Concrete • Drywall • Deck Repair • Roofing/Siding • Kitchen Cabinetry • Fan Repair • Wallpaper Removal • Cleaning & Home Organizing

CARLOS PAINTING, INC. Special Price for Empty Houses!

703-256-1214 • 571-233-7667

Call George Anytime!

703.901.6603

ROOFING

Interior & Exterior Painting for 23 20 Years

703-476-0834

Very Reasonable Prices Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

carlosfpainting@yahoo.com

We now accept credit cards

ROOFING

More than 10 years experience.

Free Estimates

Interior & Exterior Basement Finishing Crown Molding Power Wash Drywall

ALFREDO’S PAINTING Top of the Line Work Interior/Exterior

Plaster Repair •Power Washing •Crown/Chair Moulding •Water Damage •Dry Wall •Wall Paper Removal •Rotted Wood •Deck Sealing •Trim Repair •Window FREE ESTIMATES Seals •Remodeling •Carpentry

cercilla@yahoo.com

571-699-9926 20 Years Experience & References Guaranteed

(703) 597-6163

AngelOchoa1103@yahoo.com Licensed & Insured

Syd’s Plumbing & Repairs No Job Too Small!

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

703-627-3574

ROOFING

STARTING

1st Choice Roofing & Siding

A NEW

a Division of Construction Systems of Virginia, Inc.

Locally & Family Owned

BUSINESS?

Roofing Painting & Remodeling

703.473.5797 Roofing / Asphalt Shingles /Slate / Metal Siding Vinyl / James Hardie / Trim Wrap

jmullen@csova.com www.csova.com

Give us a call!

703-232-1434

Lic. & Ins. in VA, MD, DC

FREE ESTIMATES

Your Storm Damage Specialist

www.painterroofing.com

Want to advertise in Prince William County?

Stafford County?

Contact Stephanie Harlan • sharlan@insidenova.com or Tonya Fields • tfields@insidenova.com for circulation, rates and information:

703.771.8831

30

July 21, 2016

Bathroom Remodeling Wood Replacement Hardwood Flooring Carpet Installation

PLUMBING

PAINTING

ut abo Ask r Fall & ou inter s!

W ecial Sp •Interior & Exterior •Drywall •Textured Ceiling •Plaster Repair •Deck Sealing •Water Damage •Pressure Washing •Wall Paper Removal •Crown/Chair Molding •Rotton Wood •Window Seals •References •Trim Repair •Guaranteed

EXPERIENCE

2nd Story Additions • Kitchens & Baths Custom Additions •Garages Basements & Carports 2nd Story Additions • Kitchens/Baths Sunrooms • Replacement Windows

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

QUALITY

HOME IMPROVEMENT

www.insidenova.com

Reach 61,200 homes weekly in Arlington & Fairfax with the Sun Gazette!

Please contact us for rates.

703.771.8831

WINDOWS

Chesapeake Potomac Window Cleaning Co. Window Cleaning - Inside & Outside, By Hand, Residental Specialist, Ask us about our window sash rope, broken glass & screen repair services Power Washing - No Damage, Low Pressure, Soft Brushing by Hand, Removes Dirt No Low Price Gimmicks or Windows That Don’t Stay Open Afterwards

703-356-4459

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Knowledgeable workmanship by working owners assures quality.

30 years experience • Family Owned/Operated • No Pick-Up Labor

Black rain clouds, birds, & spiders follow us.

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.

July 23, 1936: n Arthur Godfrey was the featured speaker as Arlington Democrats rallied at Washington-Lee High School to support U.S. Rep. Howard “Judge” Smith. n Circuit Court Judge Walter McCarthy has received a $500 supplement from the Fairfax County government to his $4,500 state salary, and also recently received a $1,000 supplement from Arlington County officials.

July 21-22, 1955: n Arlington planners are seeking to create uniform standards for swimming pools in the county. n Leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Virginia have come out in favor of integration.

July 21-22, 1960: n Arlington business leader Stuart Baker has filed to run as an independent against U.S. Sen. Willis Robertson (DVa.). n An Arlington teen wants the state government to lift its ban on motor scooters.

July 21-22, 1967: n The School Board has tapped Edward Kingman as chairman for the coming year. n Andrew Ferrari has been named an associate judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. n The average annual salary for county residents in now above $14,000, and local unemployment remains under 2 percent. n Kemper Elementary School in Green Valley is expected to be turned into a child-care center.

July 23, 1971: n The School Board is continuing to work on a plan for the desegregation of Drew Elementary School. n The inaugural use of a DC-10 in commercial service will occur when a United Airlines flight from San Francisco arrives at Dulles Airport.

July 21, 1977: n On TV tonight: “The Waltons,” “Welcome Back, Kotter” and “Hawaii Five-O.”

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

HEALTHY LIVING © StatePoint Media

ACROSS 1. Hacienda brick 6. World’s oldest broadcasting company 9. Weary walk 13. For getting around, especially in city 14. Ostrich of Australia 15. Because of 16. It’s plucked to foretell love 17. Adam’s famous part 18. Modern day letter 19. *”No ____!”

21. *Mind/body/soul goal?

23. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 24. Eight bits 25. Experienced or consumed 28. ____-and-go-seek 30. Socrates’ concern 35. Toward the lee 37. *Body sufferings 39. Art class support 40. Cash cache 41. Passed out cards 43. A small island 44. Full of emotion, in slang 46. Alpine lift 47. Guitar forerunner 48. Not digital 50. Crude group 52. Sixth sense 53. Movie-____ 55. Anne Boleyn, a.k.a. ____ Bullen 57. *Calcium or magnesium

61. *Stress-related glands 65. Muse of love poetry 66. Cause annoyance 68. Prepare for winter takeoff 69. Red Cross supply 70. Bard’s “before” 71. Runs in neutral

72. Fungal spore sacs 73. Jack Kerouac’s Paradise 74. Deed hearings DOWN 1. Current unit, pl.

2. Hold as a conviction 3. “The Simpsons”

palindrome 4. Emergency pedal 5. Kind of fossil 6. Mountain in Germany 7. *Weight divided by height squared 8. Small secluded room 9. The largest of the small cats 10. *Meat quality 11. Like ear infection 12. Pineapple producer 15. “Get rid of” button 20. Water nymph 22. Had a meal 24. Verbally attack 25. *Type of yoga 26. Mork from Ork, e.g.

27. Major U.S. airline 29. *Selection of foods 31. Hard precipitation 32. Supplied equipment 33. Picts and Gauls 34. *Nightly necessity 36. Twelfth month of Jewish calendar 38. Prelude to a duel 42. Popular taste at a given time 45. Anti-Jewish riot 49. India’s smallest state 51. *Exercise of the heart 54. North Pole workers 56. Attention-seeking 57. Arizona city 58. Wraths 59. Narcotics agent 60. Evening purse 61. Skater’s jump 62. Cairo’s waterway 63. Maple, to a botanist 64. *____ stress 67. Baseball stat

55+ News WEIGHT-LOSS GROUP SPONSORED:

The Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs sponsors a Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group, which meets Mondays at 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. The annual cost is $32. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

RUSSIAN-CULTURE GROUP TO MEET:

An informal Russian-language-and-culture group will meet on Monday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at LangstonBrown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

DISCUSSION LOOKS AT WAYS TO VOLUNTEER: A discussion of becoming

involved with the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

GENEALOGY GROUP TO MEET: The “Genealogy 101” group at Lee Senior Center meets on Tuesday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

WALKERS HEAD TO FORT WASHINGTON: The Arlington Walking Club trav-

els to Fort Washington for its weekly program on Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30

a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Culpepper Garden Senior Center.

For information, call (703) 228-4403.

FRAUD-DETECTION STRATEGIES DETAILED: Detecting types of fraud is the

topic of a forum on Wednesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center.

For information, call (703) 228-0955.

WAYS TO RESEARCH STOCK INFORMATION DISCUSSED: How to research

stock information at the county library system will be discussed on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-7369.

LIBRARY FORUM LOOKS AT E-BOOKS:

Borrowing e-books and e-audiobooks from the county library system will be discussed on Thursday, July 26 at 1 p.m.

For information, call (703) 228-7369.

NATURALIST LOOKS AT NEED FOR LOCAL MOTHS: An Arlington County

government naturalist will discuss the importance of moths on Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2280955.

FUNERAL-PLANNING

www.insidenova.com

SET: The A’s to Z’s of funeral planning will be discussed on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2284403.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO CHARM CITY:

Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to Fort McHenry and the Inner Harbor in Baltimore on Friday, July 29.

The cost is $17. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

COPING WITH LOSS IS TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Mourning the loss of a loved

one will be discussed on Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2287369.

GARDEN WALK IS ON THE HORIZON:

A garden walk at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will be held on Friday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-4403.

WALKERS HEAD TO MOUNT VERNON TRAIL: The Lee Walkers of Lee Senior

Center will travel to the Mount Vernon Trail on Friday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $3. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

DISCUSSION

July 21, 2016 31

ST JU OLD S

Arlington N.

ST JU OLD S

5515 Little Falls Road Arlington, VA 22207 Country Club Estates Just Sold last week for $1,123,000

Amazing Monument and River Views!

$998,000

This stunning duplex offers 1,734 well appointed square feet of space and breathtaking panoramic postcard views over Washington’s iconic monuments. Enjoy 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, dramatic walls of glass, fabulous builtins, a no expense spared, high-end kitchen renovation and beautifully remodeled baths, a sweeping birds eye view balcony, garage parking, and all the renowned attention to detail that The Weslie is known for.

A jewel in box the sky!

N SU N PM E P O 1-4

5515 19th Street N. Arlington, VA 22205 Leeway Heights Just Sold last week for $1,013,270

1401 N. Oak Street #303

DAVE LLOYD & ASSOCIATES q 703-593-3204 q WWW.DAVELLOYD.NET q DLREALTYGROUP@GMAIL.COM

Valerie SOLD all three and can do the same for you!

SOLD above list price in just 5 days!

LD

SO

SOLD in just 17 days!

2524 S. Arlington Mill

LD

LD

SO

SOLD in just 22 days!

SO

2536A S. Arlington Mill

Valerie Wilkinson 703-585-9271

2538 S. Arlington Mill

Rent Rent vs.vs.

OwnOwn

ValerieWilkinson@comcast.net www.ValerieWilkinson.com

WelcomeSarah SarahRace!

Race!

Welcome

® Weichert is pleased announce ® ® Arlington Weichert Arlington pleasedtoto toannounce announce Weichert Arlington is is pleased

Sarah Race SarahRace Race Sarah

Rent a little high? You might be surprised

Rent a little high? You might be surprised what can afford to own. at whatatyou canyou afford to own.

joined sales team! has joined our salesteam! team! hashas joined ourour sales

Rent vs.

Own Rent vs.

Own Rent vs. Own

For more about home ownership Forinfo more info about home ownership programs designeddesigned for the budget-minded, programs for the budget-minded, stop by and by visitand withvisit us. with us. stop

• •

Rent Own Rent vs.vs.

Own Justin O’Donnell

• Licensed in VA • Licensed Licensed in VAin VA • Very knowledgeable about Arlington (born and raised here) and investment • Very knowledgeable about Arlington (born raised here) and investment Very knowledgeable about Arlington (born andand raised here) and investment properties properties properties • Passionate, committed, hard-working, and ready to help you!

• Passionate, committed, hard-working, ready to help you!

Passionate, committed, hard-working, andand ready to help you!

Rent a little high? You might be surprised • Rent a little You to might at what you high? can afford own.be surprised To put to you, please contact her Justin O’Donnell at what you canYou afford To put to work for for you, please contact her To Sarah put Sarah Sarah to work work for you, please contact heratat at Rent a little high? mighttobeown. surprised For more info about home ownership Gold Services Manager a little You high?

Yoube might be 703-732-1033  sarahrace@weichert.com at what yousurprised can afford to own.

Rent a Rent little high? might surprised 703-732-1033  sarahrace@weichert.com 703-732-1033  sarahrace@weichert.com For more info about for home Weichert Financial programs designed theownership budget-minded, Gold Services Manager what you can afford to own. at whatatyou can afford to own.

For more infodesigned about home ownership NMLS: 187328 programs for the budget-minded, Weichert Financial stop by and visitfor with programs designed the us. budget-minded, Forinfo more info aboutownership home ownership For more about stop by and visit with us.

NMLS:home 187328 stop C: 571-643-1019 by and visit with us.

FAIR HOUSING

Sarah Race Sarah Sarah Race Race

LENDER

FAIR HOUSING

LENDER

Staging Tip to help you get the most for your home:

programs designed the budget-minded, programs designed for the for budget-minded, jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com stop by and visit with us.

C: 571-643-1019 stop by and visit with us.

Stop throwing Justin O’Donnell

 To help your home smell fresh,

Justin O’Donnell Justin O’Donnell Gold Services Manager jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com

Own Justin O’Donnell Justin O’Donnell

your money away!

Stop throwing

Gold Manager GoldServices Services Manager Weichert Financial Weichert Financial Weichert Financial NMLS: 187328 NMLS: 187328     Gold Services Manager

have your carpets deep-cleaned professionally.

FAIR HOUSING

your money away!

LENDER

surprised Gold Services Manager NMLS: 187328  C:571-643-1019 571-643-1019 C: WeichertWeichert FinancialFinancial NMLS: 187328 C: 571-643-1019 jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com ship NMLS: 187328 jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com    et-minded, jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com  C: 571-643-1019 



     

LENDER

FAIR HOUSING

FAIR HOUSING



LENDER



FAIR HOUSING

LENDER

FAIR HOUSING

LENDER

Stop throwing Stop throwing

Stop throwing

C: 571-643-1019   your money away! jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com jodonnell@weichertfinancial.com

throwingyour StopStop throwing your money money away! away! money away! youryour money away!

703-660-8727

 

   

FAIR HOUSING

LENDER

Stop throwing your money Getaway! your

m



marketreadystagingsolutions.com

Weichert® Arlington’s Official Home Stager 

       

Real Estate license now!

Industry-leading training, both in class and online



   

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.

Weichert® Arlington

4701 Old Dominion Drive • 703-527-3300 32

July 21, 2016

www.insidenova.com