Arlington Sun Gazette Newspaper

INSIDE: Incumbents, challengers kick off their 2019 campaigns

9

AFFORDABLE -HOUSING COMPLEX MAKES DEBUT

17

LOCAL TEAMS FIND SUCCESS IN REGION GYMNASTICS

6 Opinion 10 Real estate 15 Police Beat 18 Schools 20 Classified 22 Local History 22 Crossword

Sun Gazette

ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935

VOLUME 84 NO. 9 FEBRUARY 14-20, 2019

Showdown in Works on School Funding?

APS Leaders Seem Ready to Push Hard for More, But Could Get Slapped Down SCOTT McCAFFREY

WATCHING THE CARS SPEED BY

Staff Writer

For the better part of a year, Arlington County Board members and County Manager Mark Schwartz have been hinting, not too subtly, that the county school system is going to have to rein in its spending. But at a recent meeting with the Arlington County Civic Federation, School Board members gave little indication they are ready to play ball.

If anything, they may be planning to push back.

At the forum, School Board members suggested that if meeting the needs of school-system spending requires a taxrate increase on top of higher assessed values that already will push homeowners’ tax bills higher in 2019, so be it.

“I’m aware that it will hurt people in our community,” School Board Vice Chairman Tannia Talento said at the Feb. 5 meeting. But she, and other School Board members, pressed for a higher tax rate so the school system would not have to tighten its belt.

If a showdown between the two elected bodies occurs, Arlington will begin to mirror nearby localities like Fairfax and Loudoun counties, where school boards have pressed for the lion’s share of available funding, even if that means other county-government services get short shrift.

“It’s like you go to your parents and you ask for money. And your parents

A group of Daisies (above) was among the Girl Scouts who descended on the Girl Scout Grand Prix sponsored by Troop 1692 and held Feb. 2 at the Langley Hill Friends Meeting House. The event, modeled after the Boy Scouts’ pinewood derby, had participants making gravitypowered racecars from blocks of pine. For a slide show of photos from the event, see the Website at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington.

PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

ONLINE

Continued on Page 14

www.sungazette.news l On Facebook: sungazettenews l On Twitter: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts

OPEN HOUSE

Local Postal Customer

February 21 at 9:00 a.m., April 5 at 9:00 a.m. and May 7 at 9:00 a.m.

PERMIT NO. 605

Frederick, MD

www.greenhedges.org | 415 Windover Avenue NW | Vienna, VA

PAID

PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE

Projected Cost to Rebuild Ed Center Within Budget

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY Now for a limited time, we’re offering GREAT RATES on a new ADJUSTABLE MONEY MARKET account.

SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

2.59

%

APY*

with a new deposit of $250,000 or more.**

OR

2.33

%

APY*

with a new deposit of $50,000 to $249,999**

• Access to your money at any time • Unlimited deposits and ATM withdrawals • Up to 6 additional transactions per statement cycle • Earn a higher interest rate than most money market accounts • Rate automatically adjusts weekly with the taxable 7-day average yield of U.S. money market funds • Rate accurate as of 02/07/19 and subject to change

Learn more at sonabank.com or call us at 888.464.BANK (2265)

It may not come with all the bells and whistles, but county school officials should be able SCHOOL to convert the Arlington EduBOARD cation Center NOTES building into classroom space without exceeding the $37 million budgeted for the project.

Two estimates, set to be presented to School Board members on Feb. 7, came in slightly under budget to turn the former school-system headquarters into classroom space for 500 to 600 students.

School officials aim to have the building, located on North Quincy Street near Washington-Lee High School, ready for student occupancy by the fall of 2021.

The building had served for a halfcentury as the administrative center for the school system, but was freed up when central offices moved to leased space on Washington Boulevard in Penrose. Providing the additional high-school seats will allow the school system to try and keep pace with rising student enrollment.

School-system leaders initially envisioned the project as providing space for a specialty school program, but as time went on, the project morphed more toward offering annex space for overcrowded Washington-Lee. Two estimates provided by Studio Twenty Seven Architecture of the District of Columbia put the estimated total project cost at $36.93 million and $36.39 million, respectively. To meet that cost, a number of preferred extras, such as a bridge connection between the Ed Center building and Washington-Lee, would have to be jettisoned from the plan.

School Board members later this month are slated to approve the schematic design for the project, allowing for interior demolition to begin. Approval of the final design is expected in September, with construction to start in early 2020.

School Board Members Voice Frustration on Trailers for Arlington Tech Program: Students coming into the Arlington Tech program at the Arlington Career Center for the next two years may find themselves spending more time in trailers than they had thought, and more time than School Board members are happy about.

The school system’s construction czar confirmed that eight “relocatables” will be moved to the Career Center campus this fall, in part to accommodate an addition-

BIG BELIEVERS IN YOU *New accounts only. APY = Annual Percentage Yield. The advertised APY is effective 02/07/19 and subject to change thereafter. Transfers from existing accounts do not qualify. The minimum to open the Money Market is $50,000. Fees may reduce earnings. Offer is subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. **For accounts over $5,000,000 please contact your local Sonabank branch.

2

February 14, 2019

www.sungazette.news

al 150 students in the Arlington Tech program. Even more could be needed in the fall of 2020, when the program is anticipated to expand by another 150 students.

“This is not what I expected,” said School Board member Nancy Van Doren, who was caught off guard that there will not be enough interior space at the Career Center for the growing program.

“We actually planned to have space for this. We put money aside,” Van Doren said.

At one time, there was $12 million in the hopper to expand the Career Center building. But then School Board members decided to plan a major redevelopment of the site, located on the Columbia Pike corridor, and plans for near-term construction were shelved.

As has been the case at other county high schools where there are more students than seats, the school system has been wringing out additional classroom space through interior modifications, but those efforts can only go so far.

John Chadwick, the school system’s construction chief, said there would be opportunities to provide additional space before the redevelopment of the Career Center campus is complete sometime around 2025.

“We will be looking at the phasing . . . and how we can accommodate the additional growth,” Chadwick said.

“Is it even feasible to have new construction ready for fall 2020?” asked School Board member Barbara Kanninen.

Chadwick didn’t mince words. “No,” he said.

Now in its third year, the Arlington Tech program is designed to combine academics with hands-on learning opportunities.

“There’s demand – a wonderful outpouring of students who want to attend,” said Van Doren, a champion of the program.

Finding that those incoming students would be shuttled in and out of trailers “is a surprise,” Van Doren said.

Already in a grumpy mood on the subject, several School Board members questioned why the plan for 200 more students each year for the Arlington Tech program had been cut to 150 per year over the next two years. There was no immediate response from staff.

School Board members moved on to other topics, but said they would revisit the issue.

“We have to have some discussions about this,” board chairman Reid Goldstein said.

If you’re a fan of crossword puzzles, don’t be shy: Take a look at Page 22 and you’ll find this week’s brand-new installment, with the solution close at hand. It’s another special bonus for readers from your good friends here at the Sun Gazette!

Local Democrats Try to Make Sense of Political Chaos SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

With a political crisis of unprecedented proportions swirling at the statewide level, ArlingPOLITICAL ton Democrats POTPOURRI are reacting at perhaps the only pace available to them – one day, and one step, at a time.

“We will get through this,” a visibly weary Jill Caiazzo, chair of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, said at the organization’s monthly meeting on Feb. 6. The evening’s agenda may have been focused on announcements by local candidates, but the real focus was very much on the unfolding, and increasingly bizarre, situation in Richmond.

Virginia’s three statewide elected officials, Democrats all, are facing various scandals that have cascaded upon the political landscape in recent days. Whether Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark Herring will survive, and what the long-term impact to the Democratic brand, which in recent years has been ascendant in the Old Dominion, will be, are all open questions.

“There is no denying that Virginia Democrats have faced serious challenges – they must be addressed,” Caiazzo said.

“We’re taking these matters seriously.”

Adolescent and Adult Counseling and Testing 703.255.1091 1487 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 300, McLean, Virginia 22101 info@DuffyCounseling.com

DuffyCounseling.com Follow us on

The local party stopped short, however, of considering any resolution of censure or formal call for any of the office-holders to resign, preferring to keep the focus on the party’s local responsibility.

“We know our job, and it has not changed,” said Carol Fontein, who heads precinct operations for the party. “We are certain we have the best team, the best volunteers, the best candidates.”

But the local party clearly is doing what damage control it can. Caiazzo hastily scheduled two “listening sessions” for coming days, and party officials and the rank-and-file will be in the community “making sure that we are out there and talking to everyone,” said Kim Phillip, who helps lead outreach for the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

No matter the outcome of the individual cases of Northam, Fairfax and Herring, the road for Democrats to win majorities in the House of Delegates and state Senate seems to have gotten significantly rockier due to the scandals. Republicans hold slim majorities in each house.

With Arlington’s legislative seats safely in Democratic hands, the local party has been planning to export volunteers and cash to help in competitive districts statewide.

“Our mission remains clear: We need to elect good people to the General Assembly,” said Steve Baker, who heads Democrats’ “Beyond Arlington” initia-

Jill Caiazzo chairs Arlington Democrats.

tive.

But the damage may already have been done, although its full extent is not yet known.

“We clearly have more reckoning still ahead,” acknowledged County Board member Katie Cristol, who went ahead with previously scheduled plans to kick off her re-election bid at the meeting.

Republicans Target Wexton for 2020, Leave Beyer and Connolly Alone: They probably surmised this already, but even Republicans think U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-8th) and Gerald Connolly (D-11th) are not going to be imperiled when the November 2020 election rolls around.

The National Republican Congressional Committee on Feb. 8 announced its initial “offensive targets” list for the 2020 cycle, identifying 55 congressional districts currently occupied by Democrats in

Our Counseling Services:

Our Counselors

• • • • • • • • •

Family Behavioral Issues Learning Disabilities Adjustment Disorders Behavioral Diagnosis Sports Performance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Matthew Ryan, MA, LPC, NCC

Failure to Launch School Transitions - College, HS, MS

Patrick Ryan, MA, LPC

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. Matthew is also a Clinical Supervisor for residents in counseling.

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.

Specializing in the Behavioral and Emotional Effects of:

• • • •

ADD / ADHD Anxiety Depression Substance Abuse

districts Republicans hope to pick up.

Among them are three Virginia seats that were won by Democrats in 2018 and currently are held by Jennifer Wexton in the 10th District, Abigail Spanberger in the 7th and Elaine Luria in the 2nd.

But Beyer and Connolly? Not on the list. In past races, Republicans have fielded candidates to take them on, but those challengers largely have been left on their own and seldom made a dent against the incumbents.

National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Tom Emmer said the GOP had a chance at winning back some of the seats lost by his party in 2018, and picking up other seats currently held

by Democrats.

“Freedom or socialism – that’s the choice in 2020,” Emmer said in a statement. “We are hard at work recruiting strong, accomplished Republican candidates who will deliver our message of individual freedom and hold these targeted members accountable for the radical policies being pushed by the socialist Democrats in their party.”

The 55 targets include 20 seats won by Republicans in 2016 that were also carried

by Hillary Clinton; 31 districts won by President Trump in 2016; three additional seats Republicans held in recent cycles (two in Florida and one in Nevada) and an Oregon seat that is “trending toward President Trump.”

Katharine Rosenbaum, MA, LPC Adolescent Girls, ADD/ADHD, PTSD & Trauma Katharine holds B.A. in Psychology from Marymount University, a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and is a graduate of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.

What Our Patients Are Saying

New Mother Support Group Fridays 1:00 - 2:00 pm Geared towards providing positive discussions about the physical, mental, environmental, and familial changes that having a baby can present. Positive coping mechanisms and available resources will also be topics of discussions.

My son is such a perfectionist that it was causing him undue stress in his life.

The counselor has a very down to earth way of discussing situations without seeming condescending. He is a great listener and when my son walks out from his appointment he always has a 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.”

- M.S., Great Falls, VA

Please call our office to register today!

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 3

Cristol Kicks Off Bid for Second Co. Board Term SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The Arlington County Board’s first Millennial says she is ready for a second term.

Kat i e Cristol formally kicked off her bid for re-election Feb. 6 at the Arlington County Democratic Committee, saying local residents remain true to a set of guiding principles despite winds of uncertainty swirling all around.

“The Arlington I know doesn’t change its values in the face of outside pressure,” Cristol said, promising to continue what she called “progressive yet sustainable stewardship” of the community by its elected officials.

It was four years ago that Cristol, then largely an unknown, joined a crowded field of Demo-

crats that had emerged when veteran County Board members Walter Tejada and Mary Hynes opted not to seek re-election.

Helped perhaps in equal parts by being female (the only one in the campaign), younger and, by nearly all accounts, a happy warrior of cheerfulness throughout the race, Cristol emerged, along with Christian Dorsey, to nab the party nominations and go on to victories in the November 2015 general election.

Dorsey, who on Jan. 1 rotated in for a one-year stint as County Board chairman, has not yet formalized plans for re-election. So far, no other candidates inside or outside the Democratic ranks have launched bids.

Last year, Cristol – an educational consultant – served as board chair, a post that rotates among members. She pointed to efforts during 2018 on affordable housing, Metro and child-care accessibility as highlights, saying the County Board’s “values reflect those of this community.”

“Progress is only possible if we collaborate,” she told the Democratic rank-and-file on Feb. 6. “We have so much more work ahead.”

Cristol also was board chair when Arlington landed Amazon, whose planned move to Crystal City is proving something of a double-edged sword for Democratic political leaders in the county. Supporters say tax revenue and other offshoots of the firm’s arrival will help to support a set of progressive policy priorities, but some activists even further to the left on the spectrum have criticized the deal as corporate welfare and have pressed the County Board to renege on an economic-incentive plan dangled in front of Amazon last year.

Perhaps with an eye to the future, Cristol has emerged as somewhat outspoken on issues that speak to a broader audience than the 26 square miles and 225,000 residents of Arlington.

Virginia Diamond of the Northern Virginia Labor Federation

Katie Cristol

said that she had become “a very strong and effective advocate” for working people across the region.

“We can count on her to stand up for these values,” Diamond said.

Over the past few years, however, County Board members have spent less time challenging

the state political structure in Richmond than their predecessors had done. Odds in such battles always tilt toward Richmond; Arlington officials last year were smacked down by the General Assembly and Gov. Northam in a battle over taxation of golf courses in the county, and the local government has seen little of its 2019 legislative priorities embraced by the Republicancontrolled legislature.

Cristol has set a kickoff party for Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Crystal City. Her campaign Website is www.katiecristol.com.

If more than two Democratic County Board candidates emerge, the party will select its nominees in a June primary. But before that, Cristol has a more important red-letter day on her calendar: She and her husband are set to welcome their first child in early May, with Cristol becoming what is believed to be the first County Board member to give birth while in office.

Sheriff Arthur Announces Plans for Re-Election SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur on Feb. 7 kicked off a bid for re-election, touting successful partnerships her office has forged with other government agencies and the community at large.

“I hope that I can count on you,” Arthur told the Arlington County Democratic Committee as she launched a bid to retain the office she has held for the past 18 years.

With no challengers either within or outside the Democratic ranks on the horizon, it may be a brisk jaunt to a new fouryear term for Arthur, who was serving as the office director of administration when she was tapped to be sheriff after the incumbent, Tom Faust, departed in 2000 to become executive director of the National Sheriffs’ Association. She was the first female sheriff in Virginia history, ending an all-male line that stretched back 300 years.

Arthur is “uniquely qualified” for the post, said Cristina Diaz-Torres, who last year served with her on the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s Joint Campaign.

“Beth listens, tries to understand what she can do, how she can help,” said DiazTorres, calling the incumbent “a compassionate fighter.”

While, in some parts of the commonwealth, the sheriff’s office is the chief lawenforcement agency in the community, its duties in more urban areas largely are focused on running jails and providing court security. The Arlington office has about 293 staff positions and an annual budget of $44 million, largely a mix of local and federal funds.

“We run a top-notch detention facility,” Arthur said in her remarks, while also pointing to innovations aimed at preparing those incarcerated to be ready to re-enter society when their release date arrives.

In recent years, Arthur has pushed – with mixed success – in obtaining County Board funding for higher staff pay so the department is not denuded by other public-safety agencies luring its personnel

Sheriff Beth Arthur after her kickoff.

away.

At the state level, Arthur has been active with the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, serving as its president in 2012-13.

Sheriff is one of four Arlington constitutional offices on the ballot in November, along with commissioner of revenue, treasurer and commonwealth’s attorney.

The fifth office, clerk of the Circuit Court,

is an eight-year position next before voters in 2023.

The other three incumbents, Democrats all – Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy, Treasurer Carla de la Pava and Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos – previously launched bids for re-election. Stamos is being challenged by Parisi Tafti in a June primary; the other incumbents thus far are unopposed.

Arthur’s career with the sheriff’s office dates to 1986, when she was hired as a budget and personnel analyst. She was promoted to director of administration two years later, and was named sheriff by the Circuit Court in July 2000.

Arthur subsequently has won five elections: a special election in 2000 for the remainder of Faust’s term, followed by general-election victories in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015. She currently ranks 20th in seniority among Virginia’s 123 sheriffs, according to the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and is one of the longest-serving sheriffs in Arlington history (Howard Fields, who served from 1924 to 1944, and Elwood Clements, who served from 194852 and 1964-80, each have slightly longer tenures).

School Board Chairman Puts Culinary Efforts on Auction Block In certain parts of the country, politicians are available to the highest bidder.

At least in Arlington, it’s all for a good cause.

School Board Chairman Reid Goldstein offered his hospitality as an auction item for an upcoming fund-raiser for the Randolph Elementary School PTA. 4

February 14, 2019

The winning bidder receives a homemade dinner of ribs and fixings for four at Goldstein’s home on June 29 (or a date of mutual convenience).

The meal is described thusly: “Baby back (pork) ribs are rubbed with the chef’s own secret mixture of spices giving the ribs a sweet-tangy flavor. The ribs are

then slowly smoked for hours using aromatic wood. Finished at the table with a homemade dipping sauce, these are meaty ribs you can gnaw on. Garlicky greens, BBQ beans, jalapeño cornbread, peach pie and beverages round out the menu.”

“I’ll bid high,” promised Tannia Talento, the School Board’s vice chairman.

www.sungazette.news

Those reading this after Feb. 13, unfortunately, are out of luck, as that’s the day the bidding closes. But until then, you can find the dinner – and other items ranging from an autographed Washington Capitals hockey puck to a custom teeth-whitening system – at https://randolph.apsva. us/.

Challenger Sets Up Showdown in 49th House District SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The head of the Arlington branch of the NAACP on Feb. 6 launched an intraDemocratic quest to unseat a General Assembly member, suggesting the incumbent was out of touch with the needs of constituents.

“We’ve had enough of career politicians. We need effective representation . . . integrity of character,” Julius Spain told members of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, kicking off a bid for the 49th District seat in the House of Delegates.

To advance to the general election, Spain – an analyst for a McLean-based federal contractor – will have to oust Del. Alfonso Lopez, who has represented the district since first being elected in 2011. The 49th District includes 13 precincts in South Arlington stretching from Pentagon City west through the Columbia Pike corridor, plus the

Baileys Crossroads and Seven Corners areas of Fairfax County.

Spain, who spent 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and has lived in Arlington since 2009, was installed in January as president of the Arlington NAACP, having served as vice president for several years. He told the Sun Gazette he plans to keep that leadership post, but will be turning some of the responsibilities over to others for the duration of the campaign.

Spain, who had hinted for months he might make a run, said it was nothing personal against Lopez. “I love him like a friend, but change is good,” the challenger said. “We have to evolve.”

His kickoff was somewhat short on specifics, including where Spain disagrees with Lopez, but the challenger said he would work if elected to prevent developers from “coming in [and] moving people out” and would put an emphasis on mental-health issues.

Lopez, who is down in Richmond in the midst of the 46-day legislative session, countered that he has long been a champion of

This photo from the Julius Spain campaign shows Spain with his wife, Adriana; daughter, Monique; and son, Julius Jr. It was taken at the Feb. 6 meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

the residents of both the 49th District and across the commonwealth.

“I am very proud of the accomplishments that we have been able to achieve during my time in the House of Delegates, from expanding Medicaid to increasing teacher pay and growing affordable housing in our region. I will continue fighting for a strong, progressive agenda that lifts everyone up and leaves no one behind,” Lopez told the

Sun Gazette.

“I look forward to a vigorous debate about the issues impacting our families in the 49th District,” he said.

In addition to his NAACP post, Spain serves as a member of the county government’s Civil Service Commission and is on the board of directors of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, an organization of Masons. He also is a precinct captain for the Arlington County Democratic

Committee.

Spain and his wife, Adriana, have three children and live in Arlington’s Penrose neighborhood, which also is home to Lopez, his wife and their two children.

Spain’s campaign Website is www.jdspainfordelegate49. democrat.

The campaign Website for Lopez, who has not yet officially launched his re-election bid, is www.alfonsolopez.org.

Fo our Valentine

50% OFF O N E S E R V I C E O F Y O U R C H O I C E B E L O W,

ALL OTHERS AFTER THAT ARE 25% OFF Need to be purchased on first free consultation visit. Packages only expire after 18 months.

Vanquish Me Adipo s Venus Fre e Tissue Melting B ody Conto eze/Legac uri y Venus Fre eze/ Lega Body treatment re ng reg. $850.00 cy Jaw, Ne g. $350.00 ck Nano Frac Silk Dermal Infusio or Face reg. $350 , .00 tional Rad n reg. $26 Micro Nee 5 io dling w/p Frequency Face & .00 roduct Neck Vi Peel wit infusion Face & Ne reg. $590.00 ck reg. $7 h B o oster 80.00, Fractiona l Laser Pix reg. $490.00 e l re g . $1 IPL Laser reg. $450 ,200.00 .00

ULPTING C S L O O C DUCTION E R T A F BODY CLE EACH C Y 0 0.0 reg. $85

2106-B Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182 • Tel. 703-992-9290 • AstoriaLaserClinic.com

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 5

SunGazette ON THE WEB: www.sungazette.news

ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova 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 VICKY MASHAW Sales manager (571) 333-6272 vmashaw@sungazette.net SHARON KASH (703) 738-2521 skash@sungazette.net JILL McAFEE jmcafee@sungazette.net Classified sales (703) 771-8831 tfields@insidenova.com

Administration MICHELLE LESTER PUBLISHER

mlester@sungazette.net BETH CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OFFICE/CIRCULATION

(571) 333-6277 bchristian@novamediaservices.com Your submission of items for our community-notes section is always invited. Items must be received at least one week prior to publication date for consideration.

BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 P.O. Box 591, Leesburg, Va. 20178 MAIN TELEPHONE: (703) 738-2520

FAX: (703) 738-2530

© 2019 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

February 14, 2019

Opinion

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

Our View: Sometimes It’s Better to Stay Silent It was President Coolidge – not our best, but certainly underrated – who once opined that, as president, his view was to look in the distance, spy 100 problems coming his way . . . and then wait.

Give it enough time, he said, and 90 of those 100 conundrums would work themselves out, leaving him with just the 10 most contentious to deal with.

Ol’ Silent Cal would not approve of today’s Arlington County Board members, who once again shown they really need to heed the missive that God has given us two ears and one mouth for a reason – to listen far more than we speak.

In the earliest moments of the political dumpster fire that broke out in Richmond two weeks ago, County Board members saw an opening to score points with little pain. Several of them rushed out statements calling on Gov. Northam to resign.

Alas, that “virtue signaling” quickly was overtaken by events, as scandal piled upon scandal, threatening the entire Democratic power structure in state government – and forcing Democrats to beat a hasty retreat from any serious effort at holding the participants accountable for their actions. That switcheroo came as no surprise to the jaded, ourselves included.

The rush by Democrats to demand the ouster of Northam came the weekend of Feb. 2-3. By Feb. 6 (the date of the monthly Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting), with allegations swirling around all three top Democratic office-holders, our local Democrats and their counterparts across the commonwealth already had begun circling the wagons, trying to ride it out. Then the Justin Fairfax situation (for a second time in two weeks) blew up, and everyone from state legislators to presidential wannabes was back demanding a resignation, this time from the lieutenant governor. Arlington elected officials must have been flummoxed by the quicksand they had waded into a week (and political lifetime) before.

Calvin Coolidge liked keeping quiet. One reason he was an effective president was he practiced it consistently. For Arlington County Board members, the past few weeks have proved that, once again, they need to swim in their own lane, keep their heads down and not reach to grab the latest political hand grenade.

Here’s a good mantra: “When in doubt, check over to Fairfax County and see how Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova is reacting.” Bulova, prudently, is doing her job, not opening her mouth.

APS Needs to Support Local Military Families Editor: Military families move every two to three years. The frequency of moves means that students often struggle to catch up to grade-level expectations or, in other cases, must sit through material they’ve already learned.

Arlington Public Schools’ leadership is considering boundary-adjustment options that would cause these students at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) even greater hardship. Children there could be faced with the unacceptable prospect of attending three different elementary schools in as many years.

These actions must be weighed against

the potential impact on children whose parents already sacrifice so much for the defense of the nation. Military Families for High Standards, a national organization representing families in all branches, supports the following solution that was proposed and backed by JBMHH parents: • APS should allow children associated with JBMHH who currently are in APS elementary schools to stay in those schools until they complete fifth grade.

• The rising sixth-graders at JBMHH should be granted automatic admission to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, along with the existing sixth- and seventh-grad-

ers attending JBMHH after-school programs.

• APS should delay redistricting JBMHH until the 2021-22 school year and “grandfather” presently enrolled students.

This would allow APS to conduct a more thoughtful review of this student population, with input from parents at on the base.

Military service is stressful enough without the added anxiety of additional and unnecessary school moves while stationed in Arlington. Our service members already sacrifice plenty.

Christi Ham Arlington

Bipartisan Effort on Climate Change Helps Us All Editor: I’m a native of Michigan. When I moved to Virginia and saw my coworkers stay home with kids on days that saw fewer than 12 inches of snow, it shocked me.

“What waste of time, when kids could be in school learning,” I thought.

With the arrival of cold weather again, I’m no longer surprised by all the snow days. I’m still shocked, though, that people continue to use winter weather to argue against the need for climate action.

Cold weather in some places doesn’t change the fact that overall temperatures are rising. Why should we let this worry us? It goes back to those kids. We need to take responsibility for ensuring the planet remains habitable for them.

I applaud Democrat Ted Deutch, Republican Francis Rooney and their colleagues for introducing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. By putting a price on carbon emissions and provid-

www.sungazette.news

ing a monthly dividend to all Americans to help cover higher energy costs, the bill would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating more than 2 million jobs.

Maybe, because I had it harder up north, I’m just jealous when I say we shouldn’t close school doors due to a little snow. But I won’t apologize when I say that we shouldn’t close the door on our children’s future.

Kyle Saukas Arlington

APS Lauds Crossing Guards, Including One Honored as Among Best Across Virginia

JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A TREATMENT FOR

MULTIPLE MYELOMA

Register for this no-cost educational program to hear about a treatment option for multiple myeloma by calling

1-844-247-1641 or visit myelomaevent.com Sponsored by Takeda Oncology

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Registration: 5:30 PM Program Start: 6:00 PM

WHERE:

The Westin Tysons Corner 7801 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043

FEATURING: David Vesole, M.D., PhD, John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC & a Patient Ambassador

Friends and family are welcome!

Complimentary parking validation and light fare provided.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

All rights reserved.

05/18 MAT-US-IXA-18-00225

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 craig@snydersshades.com

Visit snydersshades.com today and view our current promotions Kathy Patterson, who serves as a crossing guard at Jamestown Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle School, was one of six crossing guards honored by the Virginia Department ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS of Transportation as tops in the commonwealth.

An Arlington crossing guard has been named one of the best in her field across Virginia, but school officials say all crossing guards are worthy of cheer.

“Give them a big wave or a little bit of a shout out,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said as he previewed Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, taking place Feb. 11-15.

It was a view echoed by School Board Chairman Reid Goldstein.

“It’s the crossing-guard program that helps to keep our kids safe,” Goldstein said. “There’s a lot of busy traffic [in Arlington]. Without the crossing guards, we would not be assured of the same kind of safety.”

Kathy Patterson, a crossing guard at Jamestown Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle School, has been named one of the commonwealth’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards of 201819.

Patterson is one of six statewide honorees being saluted by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program from among 72 nominated.

Nominated by multiple families at Jamestown, where she has served for more than a decade, Patterson was described as having just the right touch.

“Despite the demands of this difficult and pressure-filled job, Kathy is friendly

and warm to all she helps,” one nominator said. “She’s engaging with our children and parents, and seeks to be a positive influence in every respect. Her stern voice is saved for when it is truly needed – to prevent safety violations and crashes.”

Locally, the crossing-guard program is run by the Arlington County Police Department in collaboration with the school system. Previous recipients of statewide honors include Ana Hernandez, for service to Ashlawn and Barrett elementary schools, and Jeff Covel, who served Nottingham Elementary School.

TRUNK SHOW

THURS. NOV. 1 • 1PM - 8PM The Maui Jim Representative Will Be On Hand To Show The Newest In Sunglasses And Frames

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Physical Therapy One-on-One • Personal Training • Pilates Reformer Classes • Small Group Classes • Nutritional and weight-loss counseling • Sports Training View our website.

Call to schedule your lesson.

The New Ophthalmic Collection features frames made from the best materials—acetate, specialty metals and thin injected nylon.

5001 - A Lee Highway I Suite 102 I Arlington, VA 22207

571-970-6068

www.bulldawgtraining.com www.sungazette.news

Eye Exams By Independent Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Peter Ellis

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

703-237-6500

WWW.POINTOFVIEWEYEWEAR.COM February 14, 2019 7

Take the Stress out

EHO

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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

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

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

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

of the Online Job Search

I was tired of reading through hundreds of jobs listings that were not right for me.

Thanks to Real-Time Job TM Matching . I found a great job FAST, with much less effort!

Try Real-Time Job MatchingTM and get hired fast on

Jobs.insidenova.com

Substance Use Help Available!

Now Accepting Virginia Medicaid Also in network with most commercial insurances.

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol use and don’t know where to turn, call us today.

703 841 0703, Opt. 1 phoenixhouse.org/virginia

Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic has over 56 years of experience helping people in our local communities find their way.

Arlington Notes COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS MAKE APPOINTMENTS: Arlington County Board

members recently made the following appointments to local boards and commissions: Howard Seamens was appointed to the aquatics subcommittee of the Sports Commission. Marsha Pharr was appointed and Sheila Fleishhacker and Alicia Guajardo were reappointed to the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Family. Brian Sigritz was appointed to the Audit Committee, representing the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission. Holly Bray was appointed to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Housing.

Anne Curley and Anika Kwinana were appointed to the Commission for the Arts. Kevin Rachlin was appointed to the Crystal City Review Council and Christer Ahl was designated as chair. Neal Kumar was reappointed to the Economic Development Commission. Gabriel Thoumi was reappointed to the Environment & Energy Conservation Commission Ariel Yang was appointed to the Neighborhood Complete Streets Committee. Dean Foster was appointed and Duke Banks was reappointed to the Park and Recreation Commission.

Theodore Black, Ginger Brown, Susan Cunningham, Jerry Gidner, Eric Goldstein, Greg Greeley, Susan Robinson, Katie Rouse, Rodney Turner, Janine Velasco, Cicely Whitfield, Steve Young, Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz, Todd McCracken, William Ross and Rachel Silberman were reappointed to the Joint Facilities Advisory Committee. Shirley Bothwell, Sherry Kohan, Andrew Murray and Jessica Paska were reappointed to the Sports Commission. Carolyn Haynes was reappointed to the Urban Forestry Commission.

APS TO WRAP UP CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Arlington

Public Schools will wrap up its celebration of Black History Month with a program – “Arlington: Past, Present and Future” – on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School.

The community is invited. For information, see the Website at www.apsva. us/black-history-month.

Buy 3 Get the 4th one

FREE Offer expires 2/28/19

‘FEEL THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL’ ON THE HORIZON: The annual “Feel the

12 Months Same as Cash OR 6 Months Deferred Payments!*

For a free in-home consultation call

(703) 454-5620

MOUNT OLIVET PLAYERS TO MOUNT PRODUCTION: The Mount Olivet Play-

*Beltway Blinds is neither a broker nor a lender. Financing is provided by Mariner Finance under terms and conditions arranged directly between the consumer and Mariner Finance, all subject to credit requirements and satisfactory completion of finance documents. Beltway Blinds does not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing. *Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required during the promotional period if applicable. Making minimum monthly payments during the promotional period will not pay off the entire principal balance.

Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid in full before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for Mariner Finance loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status.

8

February 14, 2019

Heritage Festival,” celebrating Arlington African-American heritage, will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Charles Drew Community Center.

A full array of entertainment, programs, community booths and more will be available.

For information, see the Website at https://parks.arlingtonva.us/feel-the-heritage-festival.

ers of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will present “She Kills Monsters” with performances Feb. 22 to March 9 at

www.sungazette.news

the church, 1500 North Glebe Road.

Mixing comedy with more serious themes, the play’s heroine makes a journey of discovery that features dance, swordplay, 1990s pop culture, and taking on the high-school “mean girls” who bully their LGBTQ peers.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted to support summer youth-mission trips.

For information and registration, see the Website at http://mountolivetumc. com/youthplay/.

EVENT TO SPOTLIGHT CAREER, TECHNICAL EDUCATION: The Arlington Ca-

reer Center will host “CTE Night,” designed to expose parents and students to options in career and technical education, on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the center.

The event will feature information session and hands-on demonstrations.

For information, see the Website at www.apsva.us.

HAPPY HOUR TO ZERO IN ON HOUSING: The Alliance for Housing Solutions

will host its first “housing happy hour” for 2019 on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3001 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 200.

The event will feature drinks, networking and a presentation by County Board Chairman Christian Dorsey.

The event is free; registration is requested by e-mailing the names of those attending to ahstaff@allianceforhousingsolutions.org.

MEMBERS OF YOUTH ORCHESTRA TO TAKE THE STAGE: Crescendo, the youth

chamber-music program of the Arlington Philharmonic, will present a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School.

The concert is free, and no tickets are required. For information, see the Website at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.

NOTED BARITONE TO PERFORM SINATRA HITS: Clarendon United Methodist

Church will present baritone Bob McDonald, a baritone with the U.S. Army Chorus, who will present a concert of Frank Sinatra hits on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 527-8574.

LIONS CLUB TO SELL CITRUS, MORE:

The Northwest Arlington Lions Club will host a sale of fresh citrus, pecans and maple syrup from Feb. 22-27 at the Overlee pool, 6030 Lee Highway (entrance off John Marshall Drive).

Sales hours are Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For information, call (703) 528-1130.

Your submissions are invited!

Arlington Notes II

Inspired Designs Built For Your Lifestyle.

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing on Jan. 30 held a ground-opening ceremony for the eight-story Columbia Hills apartment complex, which has risen in the 1000 block of South Frederick Street. All apartments will be available to local residents earning less than 60 percent of the area’s median income. In addition to housing, the complex will feature a series of community rooms to provide services to residents.

SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY NOTIFICATIONS: Washington-Lee High School.

Want to make sure you see every page of every issue of the Sun Gazette? Go to www.sungazette.news and sign up for our weekly notice that the papers have been posted online.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Most Arlington County gov-

ernment offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 for George Washington Day.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS INTEGRATION EXHIBITION: The Arlington

Historical Society has opened a new exhibition – “Fight Toward School Desegregation” – focused on the 60th anniversary of the beginning of integration in Arlington schools.

The exhibit traces the timeline from before the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court Brown v. Board of Education ruling through the integration of Stratford Junior High School on Feb. 2, 1959.

Artifacts on display include those from the family of Dorothy Hamm, who helped to lead the battle for integration, and for whom the Stratford school building will be renamed in September.

The exhibition will be on view at the Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, through March 31. For information, see the Website at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

ENCORE TO STAGE ‘ROBIN HOOD’: Encore Stage & Studio will present “Robin Hood” with performances Feb. 22-March 3 at Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang St. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The production is suitable for ages 6 and older.

For tickets and information, see the Website at www.encorestage.org.

PLANETARIUM PROGRAMMING TO SALUTE DARWIN: Friends of the Plan-

etarium will celebrate the 210th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin with a weekend of events on Feb. 22-23.

The David M. Brown Planetarium is located on North Quincy Street, adjacent to the Arlington Education Center and

For information, see the Website at https://friendsoftheplanetarium.org.

NATURE CENTER TO HOST INVASIVE-PLANT-REMOVAL EFFORT: Long

Branch Nature Center will host an invasive-plant-removal effort on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at the park, 625 South Carlin Springs Road.

Adults and youth ages 8 and older are invited to help remove invasive species so native ferns and wildflowers – and the animals that rely on them – can flourish.

The event is free, and no registration is required. For information, call (703) 2286535.

NATURE CENTER TO ZERO IN ON WOOD FROGS: Gulf Branch Nature

Center will host a family program about the lives of wood frogs on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.

“After the first warm rain of spring, you’ll hear them ‘quacking’ as we explore and search for them around the pond,” park officials said.

The program is designed for adults and children ages 5 and older. For information, call (703) 228-3403.

NATURE CENTER FOCUSES ON SQUIRREL SECRETS: Long Branch Nature

Center will present “Secrets of Squirrels” for families on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.

The program will look at how squirrels survive in an urbanizing environment, how they raise their young and why some “gray squirrels” are actually black.

The free program is designed for adults and children ages 5 and older. For information, call (703) 228-6535.

ENCORE PREPS SPRING FUND-RAISER: Encore Stage & Studio will host its

annual spring-showcase fund-raising breakfast on April 10 at Washington Golf & Country Club.

The theater organization, founded in the 1960s, has brought the joy of theater to more than 15,000 children and families each year.

For additional information on the upcoming event, see the Website at www.encorestage.org.

Remodeling with Foster is all about creative, functional designs to fit the lifestyle of your family. We collaborate with you to turn your house into the home of your dreams through thoughtful, smart planning and an organized process. 36 years perfecting our craft gives us the experience to deliver the remodel you deserve and the passion to bring your dreams to life. Our process makes it perfect. Ready to get started with a free in-home consultation?

Call 703-651-1767 or visit us online at www.FosterRemodeling.com

For an in-home complimentary consultation call (703) 651-1767 or online at FosterRemodeling.com.

· Kitchens · Bathrooms · Whole Home Remodels Additions · Entertainment Areas · In-Law Suites · Electrical Services · and much more

Foster Remodeling Solutions 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive  Lorton, VA 22079 703-651-1767  FosterRemodeling.com

CALL FOR CANDIDATES McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER 2019 GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION

Want to be a community leader?

Run for a seat on our governing board!

We’re looking for residents of Small District 1A, Dranesville, who wish to serve their community by playing a lead role in helping to carry out MCC’s mission.

Candidate Petition Packets may be picked up at the Center starting January 22.

Visit the Center at: 1234 INGLESIDE AVE., MCLEAN, VA 22101 Call: 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 Email: ELECTIONS@MCLEANCENTER.ORG

www.sungazette.news

Visit: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/MCLEAN-CENTER-ELECTION

February 14, 2019 9

Real Estate Featured Property of the Week

Luxurious, Breathtaking Style Custom-Built Lyon Village Home Showcases Gracious Living

We have a take-your-breath-away moment for you in this week’s featured property, an exceptional, four-story custom home in Lyon Village by acclaimed Brush Arbor that is just two years old.

With a classic interior and some exceptional interior spaces, the home is perfectly positioned to provide a wonderful backdrop for daily living while also offering exceptional entertaining opportunities. Plus, you are just three blocks to all the amenities of Clarendon, from shops and dining to mass-transit.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,095,000 by Sheri Grant of Boyer O’Dea & Grant of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.

From the soaring 10-foot ceilings to the thoughtful touches throughout, the home is visual masterpiece.

After a welcome in the entrance that provides vistas all the way to the rear of the home, we can begin our exploration of the main level.

Amply proportioned library and dining rooms split the entry foyer, while mid-way through the main level is the sumptuous, open kitchen that leads us to the charming family room (with fireplace), which walks out to the patio.

The master retreat is the centerpiece of the first upper level, with a large bedroom area overlooking the home’s rear domains, augmented by two walk-in closets and a marvelous master bath.

Two additional bedrooms, each ensuite and each featuring walk-in closets, can be found on this level. So, too, can the laundry facilities.

The second upper level is a spectacular bonus, with a large bedroom with walk-in closet, separate family room area, office nook and full bath. It offers a wealth of opportunities.

Amenities continue on the lower level, with the theater area and wet bar and yet another delightful bedroom and full bath, along with copious storage and utility space.

Visually appealing and fully versatile, the host is a testament to top-quality

design, and is ready for you to make it your own.

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

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (571)333-6272.

Facts for buyers

Address: 3187 17th Street North, Arlington (22201).

Listed at: $2,095,000 by Sheri Grant, Boyer O’Dea & Grant, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (703) 4051016.

Schools: Taylor Elementary, Swanson Middle, Washington-Lee High.

Ruth Boyer O’Dea Sheri Grant Christine Morgan 703.338.2277 | 703.405.1016 | 703.222.2222 boyerodeagrant@ttrsir.com boyerodeagrant.com 2300 Clarendon Blvd, #200, Arlington VA 22201

10

February 14, 2019

www.sungazette.news

Annual Rate of Appreciation Depends on Part of U.S. Though up in the nation as a whole, annual home-value growth slowed in more than half of the nation’s largest housing markets since this time last year, according to the December Zillow Real Estate Market Report. But in some other areas, it is booming.

The median U.S. home value is $223,900, up 7.6 percent from December 2017, when national home value appreciation was 7.4 percent. Homevalue appreciation across much of the country has been fairly steady over the past year.

In several more affordable Southern markets, home value appreciation accelerated over the past year. In Atlanta, for example, appreciation increased from 8.1 percent at the end of 2017 to 13.2 percent in December 2018.

Even as appreciation slowed in 19 of the nation’s 35 largest housing markets, national home value growth is faster than it was when the market was coming out of the Great Recession.

The fastest home values grew in the earliest years of the recovery was 7 percent, in early 2014.

“Looking at the nation as a whole, housing appreciation seems stabilized at an arguably aggressive pace,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow director of economic research and outreach for Zillow. “The exceptions to the rule are the metros that saw the fastest appreciation over the past few years, where home values far outpaced incomes.”

Seattle and San Jose, Calif., saw the biggest declines in appreciation over the past year.

“Employment growth continues, but that kind of extreme home value growth isn’t sustainable, and home buyers’ willingness and ability to outbid each other is falling back fast,” Olsen said. “We expect continued slowdowns in those expensive coastal markets. A three-month trend in increasing inv” Inventory fell slightly over the past year, down 0.4 percent since December 2017. This came after three consecutive months of gains in the number of homes for sale, suggesting that national sustained inventory growth is not here yet.

Still, several major markets that were starved for homes for sale are seeing big gains, led by San Jose (up 47.6 percent), Seattle (up 32.9 percent) and San Diego (up 32.2 percent).

Construction Delays Might Mean Cramped Conditions SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

The surroundings may prove a bit cramped for a while, but county school officials say they are working up contingencies if the expansion of Dorothy Hamm Middle School isn’t ready in time for the start of classes in September.

“All of the students who are zoned for that school will be reporting to that school on the first day,” School Board Chairman Reid Goldstein confirmed to delegates to the Arlington County Civic Federation on Feb. 5.

For several months, school officials have been telegraphing concerns that the construction timetable might not be met.

An exceptionally rainy 2018 is usually fingered as the culprit.

The retrofit and expansion to accommodate 1,000 middle-school students is costing taxpayers $39 million.

What in September will become Dorothy Hamm Middle School currently is in use by the H-B Woodlawn and Stratford programs, which over the summer are decamping from the Vacation Lane facility to their own gleaming, $100 million new home in the western part of Rosslyn.

With those countywide programs moved out, the school will resume its function as serving the surrounding neighborhoods, much as it had from the 1950s to the 1970s under the name Stratford Junior

Construction of an addition (shown at left) has been delayed due to weather, and could mean that students at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, as the current building housing the H-B Woodlawn Program will be known next year, could face crowding untill the project wraps up.

High School.

On Feb. 7, Arlington Public Schools’ construction chief John Chadwick told School Board members that “some concern” remained about having the expansion ready in September. But he said contingency plans were being worked out “so that the school can be started on time, as

planned.”

Contractors will be working to play catch-up in coming months, but the chair of the Civic Federation’s schools committee issued an appeal to an even higher authority.

“Pray for good weather for the next few months, if you’re into praying,” Mi-

OPEN SUN 2/17, 1-4 PM

Alexandria

UNDER CONTRACT

$1,799,000 Arlington

6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, more than 5,500 SF on 4 levels. Walkable to Del Ray & Metro. New master bath, high-end kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces, screened porch. 304 Virginia Ave 22302 Melissa Shelby 703.627.0074 www.MelissaSellsVirginia.com

chael Beer said.

Two other major school projects – the new home for the Woodlawn and Stratford programs in Rosslyn plus Alice West Fleet Elementary School adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School – are on schedule for their expected debuts in September.

$1,220,000 Falls Church City

5-bedrooms, 3.5-baths Craftsman-style home in mint condition. Quality renovation & expansion, thoughtful floor plan, warm & welcoming.

Nottingham ES, Williamsburg MS, Yorktown HS. Laura Fall 703.967.9987 www.FallProperties.com

$815,000 Arlington

4-bedrooms, 3.5-baths end townhouse. Quality materials & construction, spacious floor plan, small/unique community. Thomas Jefferson ES, Mary Ellen Henderson MS, George Mason HS. Laura Fall 703.967.9987 www.FallProperties.com

$195,000

Top floor studio with views of the Capitol! Short stroll to Pentagon Row, Metro, Mall & bikeshare.

Renovated kitchen, generous size walk-in closet. Condo fee includes utilities and parking.

Julie Pearson 703.862.4543 www.JuliePearson.com

McENEARNEY ASSOCIATES IS PLEASED TO WELCOME

We Are Your Market Resource McEnearney Associates is pleased to present our Market Report for the Second Half of 2018. We take a comprehensive look at sales data by zip codes and neighborhoods for Washington, DC and the Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs.

To view the report, visit: www.mcenearney.com/marketreports

YEISON AGUDELO

T O T H E AR L I N G T O N O F F I C E If you are thinking of buying, selling or renting, call Yeison today at 703.203.7353, or email him at yagudelo@mcenearney.com.

Hablo Español.

www.YAgudelo.com

Serving the Washington, DC Metro Area since 1980.

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

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 11

ded in 1968. ess since Long & Foster was first foun uch has changed in the real estate busin 703.362.7764 is the feeling of being home.

But one thing that remains the same Christine.Rich@LNF.com the find to want all we ght about real estate, but Growing up you probably never thou rations to come. right home to create memories for gene

N. Arlington

CHRISTINE RICH

Westover • RENTED

Really pretty colonial in great location with NEW windows, new kitchen, hardwood floors on main and upper levels, fireplace in living room, separate dining room, 3 bedrooms upstairs, library/Den on main level, finished basement with recreation room. Three bedroom and 2 full baths. Vacant and available.

I LOVE MY CLIENTS! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

5746 15th Street North, Arlington, Va. 22205.

I’m never too busyGray for you!

LOGO LF RE CIRE Box Platinum Level

LIBBY ROSS LF RE CIRE Box LOGO 703.284.9337 www.libbyross.com Libby.Ross@LNF.com

Looking for a top agent? Hard work is not enough. You deserve an agent who is active in the market, has top-notch skills, and cares about you!

TIRED OF REPAIRING YOUR OLD HOUSE?

y

$3,300

DIRECTIONS: From Glebe Road, West on Washington Blvd. Right On Patrick Henry, right on 15th Street to 5746

Serving Northern VA Home Buyers &

McLean/The Oaks at McLean JUST LISTED! $979,000

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.

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.

Sellers since 1986

This wonderful home has lots of room for you with 5 bedrooms/2 baths up, plus a separate 1st floor master suite for the grandparents (or Churchill-Cooper-Langley nanny). Conveniently located on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac, just 2 miles east of the McLean Metro and close to McLean Center, too!

LOGO LF RE CIRE Box White (rev on blue) Call me today for a

FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation. home. on their journeys I can tell you what your best options are.

Celebrating 50 years of helping people I can sell your property free of hassle for you.

Long & Foster. For the love of home.™

SOLANGE IZE, your realtor for life!

703.861.7706

Horz

Arlington, North WHAT VIEW!!!! er.com andAFost Long

See this spacious 1 bedroom with balcony in River Place, just 2 blocks to Rosslyn metro. Short distance to Georgetown and DC, too! Price includes (1) indoor garage parking space. This home features Berber carpet in living room, hardwood floors in bedroom, ample closet and storage space and “killer” views of all DC monuments and Georgetown from every window.

703.795.0099

1206Forestwood.com

Solange.Ize@Gmail.com

$265,000

Buying or Buying Sellingora Selling homeainhome the DC Metro Area? in the DC Metro Area?

I can helpI with every stage the process. can help with everyof stage of the process.

Buying or Selling a home in the DC Metro Area?

SOLD! MULTIPLE OFFERS!

Arlington, VA

COMING SOON!

SOLD! Arlington, VAVA Alexandria,

Arlington, VA

VA VA Alexandria, MARIBETH CLISSAArlington,

BILL GROOM

LO

Buying or Selling a home in the DC Metro Area?

I can help with Ievery stage the process. can help with everyof stage of the process.

CIRE Black Horz — BROUGHT TO YOU BYLOGO LONGLF&RE FOSTER | CHRISTI “A trusted name in Northern Virginia 703.283.2596 bill@billgroomrealestate.com Real Estate for over 30 years!”

Arlington

$2,500,000

Maribethclissa.com

6 BEDROOMS/5.5 BATHS, 28,916 SF LOT Rare opportunity to own one of the original Arlington early 1900s homes, completely renovated and restored with quality construction and attention to detail. Handsomely sited on one of the highest points in Arlington, surrounded by dense and mature trees and beautiful landscape architecture.

The 2/3-acre site features a 3-car garage, oversize carport, and additional off-street parking. Located on a quiet non-through street with sweeping views overlooking the Washington Golf Country Club, the home is conveniently located near the GW Parkway, 95, 66, and the beltway for easy commuting to DC, Tysons Corner, and all surrounding areas.

UNDER CONTRACT!

Alexandria, VA Maribeth Clissa 760.310.9509 Call or e-mail me when you ‘re (760) 310-9509 Maribeth@Lnf.com Call or e-mail me when you‘re Maribeth readyClissa to move!

Maribeth@Lnf.com Call or e-mail me when you ‘re Maribethclissa.com (760) 310-9509 Maribeth Clissa Maribethclissa.com ready to move!

Call or e-mail me when you ‘re ready to move!

Maribeth@Lnf.com (760) 310-9509 Maribethclissa.com ready to move!

Maribeth@Lnf.com

The single most important career decision you will ever make, is the decision to join LONG & FOSTER®.

You’ll learn more — and earn more — as a member of the most innovative and dynamic real estate company in America. Why struggle on the lower rungs of the ladder when you can just as easily Start at the Top®?

nY LONG & FOSTER | CHRISTIE’S (must accompany LF OPEN SUNDAY

SUSAN JOY

Call or Email Us Today.

703.201.6219

Susan.Joy@LNF.com Delivering Excellence, Experience and Success.

Kara Chaffin Donofrio: kara@longandfoster.com

A R LI NG TON

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. If your propety is listed with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing.

16 12

February 14, 2019

www.insidenova.com www.sungazette.news

Standard LF CO Sun Gazette

Gray ™ For the love of home.

PMS 282

$639,000

In the Shadow of Ballston

FAIRFAX CO./Alexandria

$625,000

3 BED/2.5 BATH/REMODELED MLS #VAFX392312*I brought the first-time homebuyer – referred by previous clients – to this lovely remodeled home in Annandale’s Sleepy Hollow Woods neighborhood*Super open floor plan unites all-white & stainless kitchen with living room and dining room*Entrylevel family room walks out to screened porch*If you’re not already working with an agent and looking to buy or sell something similar, please contact me for a private consultation*Appointments still available!

PMS 425

Just listed! Three level town-home with three full updated baths plus a main level half bath!

Rear fenced patio, granite counters, updated appliances, wood burning fireplace and much more !

Gray

Convenient to Ballston Metro, DC and Route 66. Call Chip today for your private showing at 703.585.7066

x White (rev on blue) PMS 425 CHIP BENJAMIN

JOHN MENTIS

ASSOCIATE BROKER 703.585.7066

SOLD!

703.284.9457 202.549.0081 ® www.JohnMentis.com Your Life is Changing — I Can Help!

Chip@LNF.com ListWithChip.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP PRODUCERS FOR JANUARY

OGO LF RE CIRE Black Horz Sara Rubida

Top Producer, Top Selling Agent & Sole Practioner

Julie Flory

Top Listing Agent

OVER $1,000,000 IN SALES VOLUME

zIE’S (must accompany LF CIRE logo)

North Arlington

LIBBY ROSS

ARCHIE HARDER

0

0 0 , 5

3 7 $

F CIRE logo) SHANE CANNY

MARY ELISE MORAN

Blue JILL BURKE

JILL BURKE

6359 12th Place N 703.522.0500 • 4600 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Realtor® Buyer Re arlington.va@longandfoster.com • www.arlingtonvahomes.com

O Horz Color Blue Sun Gazette

Licensed in VA & DC

Helped my clients find this charming

703.943.7591

Manor! 4 Bed/3 Bath with finished L

PMS 282

www.insidenova.com Jill.Burke@LNF.com www.sungazette.news

spacious kitchen, large deck off of th February 14, 2019 13 17

- Perfect for entertaining! Close to EF

Home Sales Across D.C. Region Down; Prices Higher Year-over-year home sales across the Washington region took a tumble to start the new year, but the median sales price rose for the 28th consecutive month, according to new data, while inventory levels, though still somewhat low, are moving higher in anticipation of the spring buying season.

A total of 2,745 properties went to closing across the Washington region in January, down 7.5 percent from a year before, according to according to data reported Feb. 12 by MarketStats by ShowingTime based on listing activity from Bright MLS. Figures represent sales in the District

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

The regional sales decline was on top of a drop-off reported in December, but January’s figures show the bulk of the drop-off was concentrated in the Maryland suburbs and the District of Columbia, with sales in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Falls Church all higher.

The median sales price of all homes that went to closing across the region in January was $420,000, rising 5 percent Meet Rob: the award-winning real estate pro who people trust to get their deal done.

• Coach, dad, Arlington neighbor and die-hard Virginia Tech fan!

• Dedicated and caring Realtor® Call Rob at 703-532-2808 and you’ll become a client for life (even if you’re not a Hokie!).

FERGUSON REAL ESTATE TEAM

ALLEGIANCE

GRI & Associate Broker

Find out what your home is worth, FAST and FREE 703-532-2808 | www.fergusonrealestateteam.com www.fergusonteamhomevalue.com Ferguson Remax Ad 4.7xx3.25.indd 1

1/6/17 4:58 PM

OPEN HOUSE OPEN SUN 11/11, 2-4 PM SAT 11/10 & SUN 11/11, 1-4 PM Saturday, FebruaryOPEN 16, &

OPEN SAT 11/10 & SUN 11/11, 1-4 PM

Sunday, February 17 from 1 to 4 pm.

ARLINGTON/MAYWOOD/LORCOM GROVE

S

Arlington | $1,850,000

New Alexandria | $1,195,000

PRICE: $1,025,000

Arlington | $895,000

Elegant updated home built in 2001. This Built in 1990 with Victorian era finishes, this unfilled 4 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath with detached two-car spacious home offers main level bedroom garage minutes from Old Town! Huge master and bath, three fireplaces, eat-in kitchen bedroom 3 with gorgeous renovated master bath. Private with vaulted ceilings, and lower level with 9-ft bath colonial treed lot. 1262 Olde Town Rd 22307 ceilings and potential. 5727 2nd St S 22204 Rebecca McCullough 571.384.0941 Betsy Twigg 703.967.4391 nestled on a beauwww.RebeccaMcCullough.com www.BetsyTwigg.com tifully landscaped lot just 2 lights to DC and walkable to Cherrydale shops, restaurants, grocery, and parks.

Renovated kitchen Arlington Arlington | $825,000 Arlington | $859,900 opens to| $899,000 skylit Renovated in 2017 with three new baths, Luxurious 16th floor Turnberry Tower residence. 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, amazing master suite, open familyopen room with room, main level 1,322 SF. Balcony views of Georgetown and floor plan, tons of basement storage, flat yard, kitchen to dining bedroom and bath, sunroom, daylight walkout the river. Marble and maple floors. Italian screened-in porch. Upper level laundry, spacious doors to patio and rec room with garage, private landscaped cabinetry. Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. bedrooms, main level bedrooms and full bath, offyard. street parking. Enjoy Columbia Pike events.

Custom finishes. World class amenities. flat,McKinley, fencedSwanson, yard. Yorktown.

Betsy Twigg 703.967.4391 Laura Schwartz 703.283.6120 Chris Fischer 703.930.6349 Three renovated www.BetsyTwigg.com www.GuidingYourMove.com www.FischerRealEstate.com bathrooms, many recent updates,refinished wood M c E N E A R N E Y A S S O C I AT E S I S P L E A S E D TO W E LC OM E floors two levels; wood burning fireSTEVE KLINTBERG place living room; main level BR and bath; lower level BR and bath ideal for in law, au pair, TO THE ARLINGTON OFFICE pampered guest. Fresh young decor and in pristine, move-in condition. Taylor, Swanson Fairfax | $695,000 (Hamm-fall 2019) Washington-Lee. 2305 N. Monroe St. 22207 Spacious corner unit with balcony overlooking New home by Springstreet on 1/4 acre level lot in Nottingham, Williamsburg, Yorktown district.

Main level mudroom entry from two-car garage to kitchen, breakfast area and family room. Main level den with full bath. 3007 N Toronto St 22213 Betsy Twigg 703.967.4391 www.BetsyTwigg.com

trees. 2 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths. Wood floors in living/dining rooms; eat-in kitchen. 2 garage parking spaces. Minutes to heart of Old Town Fairfax restaurants and shopping.

Judy Radvanyi McVey 703.405.9456 www.TheMatchMaster.com

If you are thinking of buying, selling or renting, call Steve today at 703.517.1881, or email him at sklintberg@mcenearney.com.

B e ts y T w ig g

www.SteveKlintberg.com

Associate Broker, Licensed in Virginia

703-967-4391

Serving the Washington, DC Metro Area since 1980.

4720 Lee Highway | Arlington, VA 22207

& SUN 11/11, 1-4 PM SUN 11/11, 2-4 PM 703.525.1900 OPEN | McEnearney.com

14

OPEN SAT 11/10 & SUN 11/11, 1-4 PM

February 14, 2019

Budget Continued from Page 1

• Fierce negotiator

ROB FERGUSON

from a year before and up nearly 45 percent from January 2010, when the region was still reeling from the 2008-09 economic recession.

The highest median sales price of all jurisdictions was found in Falls Church ($727,000, up from $639,000 a year before), followed by Arlington ($615,000/$512,000), the District of Columbia ($538,000/$505,000) and Fairfax County ($490,000/$470,000).

Homes that went to closing in January garnered an average 97.2 percent of original listing price, up from 96.9 percent a year before and on par with the 10-year running average for the first month of the

only have so much money – so they have to make tough choices,” School Board member Monique O’Grady said.

The public will get some inkling of how much pushback the school system will receive from the County Board on Feb. 23, when County Board members set the maximum real-estate tax rate to be considered for the county government’s fiscal 2020 spending plan.

The county government is responsible for delivering about 80 percent of schoolsystem funding. Where the advertised tax rate ends up will give a good idea where the pain will hit: property owners or the school system.

Five days after the County Board votes on the maximum tax rate, Superintendent Patrick Murphy will propose his own budget plan, using the estimated amount of the transfer from the county government as his starting point.

“I’d encourage everyone to stay involved,” Murphy said Feb. 7 as he laid out the timetable for consideration of the school system’s next budget. The current one clocks in at about $650 million, and Arlington Public Schools routinely has the highest per-student cost in the Washington suburbs.

This year, some county-government officials privately insist, will be different from previous years – the County Board will impose fiscal austerity on their School Board counterparts whether they like it or not and whether they try to rally the public or not. Those who have been around the track a while counter that they will believe it when they see it.

Several on the five-member County Board can be considered (by Arlington standards at least) to be budget hawks.

But the defeat of independent John Vihstadt last year has the potential of making it difficult to find three board members willing to enforce austerity measures on the School Board.

Vihstadt’s successor, Matt de Ferranti, has given off mixed signals, and the two board members whose seats are on the ballot in November (Katie Cristol and board chairman Christian Dorsey) will

www.sungazette.news

,000

New Alexandria | $1,195,000

Arlington | $895,000

eet on 1/4 acre level lot

Elegant updated home built in 2001. This

Built in 1990 with Victorian era finishes, this

year.

The inventory of available properties across the region rose slightly from a year before, but remains about half what it was in 2010-11. While the overall regional total rose, Northern Virginia jurisdictions all posted year-over-year declines.

In January, 4,438 properties came onto the market, up 4.9 percent from a year before, with listings of single-family homes up 7.8 percent, townhouse listings up 5.3 percent and condominium listings essentially flat.

Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. have to weigh the political impact of denying the school system its wish list versus the potential fallout of going back to the days of big tax increases that helped spur a voter rebellion in 2014.

School officials say they can’t be blamed for ever-increasing student enrollment, which adds costs both to the operations side of and the capital side of their budgeting.

“Our growth is going to go on longer than we anticipated,” School Board member Barbara Kanninen said, citing new guesstimates released by the school system.

The good news for both county and school officials: The average assessed value of residential and commercial property in Arlington rose between 2018 and 2019, which could allow the County Board to keep the tax rate at its current rate while still raking in additional cash.

For a typical homeowner with a property assessed at $800,000 last year, the average 2.9-percent increase for 2019 would result in a tax bill up $233 to $8,281 if Arlington officials leave the existing tax rate of $1.006 per $100 unchanged. If the tax rate goes up, tax bills will follow.

Commercial properties saw a higher average increase, up 4.1 percent overall, another piece good fortune for the county government, since commercial properties require less in services and essentially subsidize spending on services for residents.

(The owner of a typical $800,000 home, with two children in public school, sops up nearly $40,000 annually in localgovernment spending just on education alone.)

After setting the tax-rate ceiling on Feb. 23, County Board members ultimately can reduce the rate as budget season rolls on, but will not be able to increase it later in the process. A final County Board budget, including the total funding devoted to schools, will be adopted in May. Meanwhile, the school system has its own timeline to move through: After Murphy presents his budget on Feb. 28, there will be a series of work sessions and public hearings before the School Board puts out its own proposed budget on April 11.

More meetings and hearings will follow, with the fiscal 2020 school-system budget slated for final approval on May 11.

Police Beat

ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT: n On Jan. 30 at 10:18 a.m., a man entered a business in the 4900 block of Columbia Pike, stole merchandise and fled on foot, police said.

Responding police located a suspect, and while the arresting officer attempted to search him, the suspect spit on an officer, police said.

The suspect – 26-year-old Omas Elbasir of Falls Church – was charged with assault-and-battery on police, obstruction of justice and third offense of petty larceny. n On Feb. 4 at 3:20 a.m., Arlington police responded to Interstate 66 west at North Sycamore Street to assist Virginia State Police in transporting a suspect to booking.

According to police, the suspect actively resisted while being searched and placed into a cruiser, then kicked the windows of the vehicle several times, shouted profanity at officers and bit an officer’s fingers.

The suspect – 27-year-old Imani Banks of the District of Columbia – was arrested and charged with assault-and-battery on police, and was served with a variety of warrants from Virginia State police, including driving while intoxicated and speeding.

The bit officer was treated for what were described as minor injuries by county police.

ROBBERY: n On Jan. 25 at 12:19 a.m., a man was looking at his cellphone in the 200 block of North Thomas Street when he was approached by two individuals who asked for change.

After responding that he did not have any, the victim was assaulted, and one suspect brandished a knife.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The suspects are described as black males in their 20s. n On Feb. 2 at 4:50 a.m., two victims had been drinking in the laundry room of a residential building when one stepped outside, police said.

As he re-entered the building, the individual was followed by two suspects who assaulted him in the stairwell. The suspect was able to free himself and head back to the laundry room, when the suspects attempted to hold the door shut to prevent the two men from leaving, police said.

The victims were then assaulted, with personal belonging and cash taken.

A resident hearing the commotion opened her apartment door and was pushed by one of the suspects as they fled the scene.

The suspects are described as black males, each approximately 6 feet tall with skinny builds. n On Feb. 4 at 8 p.m., an individual was walking in the 800 block of South

Frederick Street when he noticed two suspects behind him.

Shortly after, the victim was struck from behind and had personal possessions stolen.

The suspects are described as black males, one in his early 20s, 5’8”, with an average build and the other 17 or 18 years old, 5’6”, with a thin build and short hair.

INDECENT EXPOSURE: n On Feb. 2 at 2:10 p.m., police were dispatched to the 4200 block of Campbell Avenue for a report of a man exposing himself.

According to police, a victim told them that the male suspect had been touching himself inappropriately.

Arriving officers located the suspect and viewed him continuing to touch himself inappropriately, police said.

The suspect – 55-year-old Michael Scott of no fixed address – was arrested and charged with public masturbation.

PEEPING: n On Jan. 28 at 7:19 p.m., women in-

side a dressing room in the 4700 block of Columbia Pike observed a man holding a cellphone over the wall and taking photos.

The victims confronted the suspect and told him they would contact police, and the suspect fled.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’11” or 6 feet tall, with dreadlocks, a black beard and chipped teeth with a gap in the center.

BURGLARY: n On Jan. 28 between noon and 4 p.m., a home in the 1600 block of South Eads Street was burglarized. Items were taken. n On Jan. 28 prior to 8 p.m., a home in the 1900 block of South Arlington Ridge Road was burglarized. Nothing was reported missing.

LARCENY FROM AUTO: n Sometime between Jan. 24 at 10:30 p.m. and Jan. 25 at 4:11 a.m., tires and rims were stolen from vehicles in the area of the 1200 block of South Scott Street and 1200 block of South Courthouse Road.

If you’re a fan of crossword puzzles, don’t be shy: Take a look at Page 22 and you’ll find this week’s brand-new installment, with the solution close at hand. It’s another special bonus for readers from HBM SunGazette your Flat 11-20-2018.pdf 11/14/18 good friends1here at the5:18 SunAMGazette!

YOUR ORANGE LINE SPECIALISTS®

LYON PARK EXPANDED CAPE 27 N. Fenwick St. • $974,900

NEW PRICE! OPEN SUN. 1-4 PM

• Just 1 mile to Clarendon Metro • 5 BR, 3BA + walk-out in law suite • Kitchen w/brkfst nook, built-in benches • Lower lvl w/ rec room, fireplace, bonus rm • Back deck, fenced yard, shed, covered brick patio + long driveway

CONTEMPORARY HOME IN LYON PARK C

111 N. Highland St. • $1,049,900

M

• Less than a mile to Clarendon metro • Neighborhood charm, close to amenities • 4 BR, 2.5 BA • Spacious open plan w/skylights • Granite counters, maple cabinets in kitchen • Large family rm w/wood-burning fireplace

Y

CM

MY

CY

COMING SOON!

CMY

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COLONIAL

K

619 S. Garfield St. • $3,200

FOR RENT!

• 3BR, 2BA w/ updated kitchen and baths • Adorable brick colonial loaded w/charm • Gleaming oak floors and fresh paint • Finished lower level w/ rec room • Big fenced yard w/ patios + pergola • Private driveway w/ detached garage + shed

Call or text our direct line: 703-975-2500 Team.Cathell@gmail.com www.teamcathell.com 6820 Elm St, McLean VA 22101

Each office is independently owned and operated.

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 15

Sports

More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth sports results.

For more sports, visit:

www.insidenova.com/sports/Arlington

Warriors Secure a Top Seed

Teeing Off

Fans So Love Those Big Rivalry Doubleheaders This season, it was done right.

After years of playing games at the same time, but at opposite sites, on the dates the Madison and Oakton high school girls and boys varsity basketball team met, this season – thankfully – played doubleheaders at the same venue, instead.

Playoffs Start for Arlington Teams

Dave Facinoli

DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Washington-Lee High School senior guard Anthony Reyes and the Generals began playoff competition this week in the boys Liberty District tournament.

PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

W-L, Wakefield Shine at District, Region Meets A Staff Report

With three champions and seven second-place finishers, the Washington-Lee won WRESTLING Generals the Liberty District high-school wrestling championships with 191 points on Feb. 2.

On the same day, the Wakefield Warriors were second in the National District with 200 points. Edison won with 242.5.

Generals’ champions were Jacob Biggs at 113 pounds, Will Murphy at 182 and Mouhamadou Bamba Sene at 195.

Second were Jack Myers (106), Greg Curtin (126), Ahmad Williams (145), Shahrair Rayhan (152), Jacob Swisher (160), Owen Potts (171) and Roy McCoy 16

February 14, 2019

(heavyweight).

Fourth were Kenji McCartney (138) and Kirubel Alemayehu (220).

Wakefield had four champions – Kowshik Barua at 113 Steven Rochard (145), Vincent Galang (152) and Loranzo Rajaonarivelo (160).

Second for Wakefield were Kowshik Barua (113), Ejaz Qureshi (120), Tursgikhan Enkhbold (138) and Milo Clark (195). Third was Badham Barua (220).

Fourth were Patrick Durand (106), Alexis Castro (126) and Carlos Sayes (182).

Yorktown’s one champion in the Liberty District was Cyrus Khani at 126.

Darus Khani (113), Bijon Bose (120) and Will Hurst (152) were third with Brian Senter (182) and Steve Bova (195) fourth.

Next, in the 6D North Region Tournament, Myers (106), Potts (170) and Murphy (185) finished third for W-L and Bamba Sene (195) and McCoy at heavyweight were fourth.

As a team, W-L placed fifth with 104 points. Robinson won with 208.Yorktown’s Khani finished third at 126.

At the 5C Region tourney, Wakefield finished fourth and had three champions.

They were Rochard (145), Galang (152 and Rajaonarivelo (160). All had 3-0 recods in the tourney with convincing victories in the finals.

Also for Wakefield, Kowshik Barua (113) and Enkhbold (138) were third.

Clark (195) was fifth and Qureshi (120) and Badham Barua (220) took sixth.

www.sungazette.news

-

The playoffs begin this week in two different districts for Arlington’s three girls and boys public high-school basketball programs.

In the National District, the Wakefield Warriors (16-6) are the top seed in the competiBASKETBALL boys tion and receive a first-round bye. Wakefield finished the regular season with wins over Lee, 103-60, and Edison, 67-61.

Against Edison, Wakefield trailed by a point entering the final quarter. Aaron Queen had 16 points, Robbie Starkey 11, Jared Watkins 10, Chris Warner 10, and Brody Karton and Xavier Evans seven each.

In the girls National District tournament, Wakefield (8-13) is the No. 5 seed and was scheduled to play No. 4 seed and host Falls Church in first-round action.

Wakefield ended the regular season with a 58-45 win over Lee, then a 76-23 loss to top seed and defending champion Edison. Against Lee, Jaylea Lopez had 15 points, Trinity Chambers 11, Hannah Continued on Page 17

Thanks so much.

Now, the many who wanted to always watch both games, but had to make a choice instead, were able to see each during the two regular-season matchups Jan. 18 and Feb. 5.

The girls games began at 5:45 p.m. on each date and the boys followed.

Fans of the teams love the twinbills, but sometimes others do not.

Some girls coaches have argued their teams are short-changed a bit by playing at the early time.

If that’s the case in any way, then trade off on those doubleheader times.

Have the boys play the early 5:45 p.m. contest on one of the dates, or both.

But please, Madison and Oakton, let the all-Vienna same-site basketball twinbills continue forever.

Other big community rivalry schools – like Washington-Lee and Yorktown in Arlington, Langley and McLean in McLean and Madison and Marshall in the Vienna area – have been playing such hoop doubleheaders for years, usually on Friday nights.

Wakefield and Edison also have done the same on occasion.

In local private-school ranks, Flint Hill and Potomac School do the same.

Bishop O’Connell and Paul VI Catholic should do so more often.

Other sports during the various seasons should copy the popular trend. Why not have a 4 p.m. baseball game between Washington-Lee and Yorktown, or Madison and Oakton, followed by a girls softball game at 7 at the same school, or the other way around – play softball at 4, followed by baseball?

The same easily can be done for soccer and lacrosse.

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

Freshmen Lead Generals to a Region Championship DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

What initially was anticipated to be a mediocre season focused on building for the future, has become so much more for the Washington-Lee Generals.

With a season-high team score of 143.125, the Generals won the 6D North girls gymGYMNASTICS Region nastics championships Feb. 7 on their home floor.

The Madison Warhawks were second at 137.9 in the high-school event, while Yorktown’s Julia Hays won the region allaround title with a 37.825 score.

A week earlier at W-L, the Generals won the Liberty District title with a 139.275 total.

Washington-Lee graduated nine seniors from last season’s team. So when practice for the 2018-19 campaign began back in November with many freshmen on the roster, longtime W-L head coach Joe D’Emidio naturally expected this winter to be a down year. The Generals did not win their first few meets.

What changed was many of the freshmen had significant talent and improved faster than expected to help W-L win its fourth region crown and first since 2014 under D’Emidio.

“Into the gym walked all of these freshmen that first day of practice,” D’Emidio said. “They really took to high-school gymnastics and quickly improved. They

Left: The Washington-Lee Generals gather with the region-championship banner and trophy. Right: Yorktown’s Julia Hays was the region allaround champion, as she won two events, was second on another and third on a fourth at the Feb. 7 competition.

PHOTOS BY DAVE FACINOLI

had a lot of potential, are calm and they want to win as a team. That’s the biggest thing. It was a team effort. Now they expect to win, and they go after it.”

Leading W-L at the region meet was second-place all-around finisher Grace Chen, a freshman, (36.625) and sophomore Desta Sahle in sixth (35.975).

Chen won the vault (9.6), was fourth on the uneven bars (8.975), her floor exercise routine (9.15) was eighth best, and she tied for ninth on the balance beam (8.9).

Sahle was fifth on the floor (9.225), seventh on the bars (8.9), tied for ninth on the beam (8.9) and was 10th on the vault (8.95).

In addition, W-L freshman Sophia Bailey placed second in the vault (9.375) and

seventh on the beam (9.175), freshman Annie Marchese tied for 13th on the bars (8.575) and freshman Devin Nemirow tied for 11th on the beam (8.85).

Ella Wyman, Bella Golden and Sofia Koppy also led the Generals.

“We were in our own gym, on our own equipment and on our own floor. That’s an advantage for us,” D’Emidio said.

D’Emidio thought one of the key routines en route to the victory was having no gymnasts fall off the beam, led off on the event by Marchese. “ If the first girl stays on the beam, that makes all the difference and sets the tone and confidence for the rest,” D’Emidio said. “After our beam routine, I knew we were in good shape.”

The Generals ended the meet with a strong floor-exercise performance, having three gymnasts score in the nines.

“That was our best performance on the floor this year,” longtime W-L assistant coach Ron Melkis said. “A good way to finish.”

Hays had top-three finishes on all four events. She won the floor (9.675), tied for first on the beam (9.65), was second on the bars (9.2) and tied for third on the vault (9.3).

Hays and the Washington-Lee team advance to the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 state championships Feb. 15 and 16 at Salem High School in Virginia Beach. The team competition is Feb. 15, the individual Feb. 16.

ning 4x200 relay (1:38.58).

Wakefield’s Josh Sutton won the high jump (6-0) and was second in the 55 hurdles; Damon Harari was second in the long jump, sixth in the 55 meters and 300 and ran on the winning relay; Daniel Jewell was third in the 500; Reese Creadon third in the high jump and ran on the relay; Luis Aliaga was fourth in the shot. Ian Morales ran on the relay.

For the Wakefield girls in their meet, Chelsea Figaro was second in the 300 and sixth in the 55 dash; Brianna Breyault was third in the 3,200; Sydney Coldren was fourth in the 55 dash and 300; Kareena Stowers was fourth in the 500 and sixth in the 1,600; Faith Achugamonu was fourth in the shot; and the 4x800 relay was third.

High-School Roundup WAKEFIELD GYMNASTS SECOND IN REGION: With a 136.675 team total,

the Wakefield Warriors finished second in the 5C North Region Girls Gymnastics Championships at Freedom- South Riding High School.

Host Freedom-South Riding won with a 148.625 score.

Leading Wakefield was Gabby Spranger. She was fifth in the all-around with a 35.175 total. Spranger was third on the vault (9.5) and tied for 10th on the balance beam (8.6).

Wakefield’s Sophie Gamboa was 11th in the all-around (34.65), Gabreille Watts 12th (34.55) and Elizabeth Haley 18th (31.775).

Gamboa’s floor-exercise routine was fifth (9.0) and she was 10th on the uneven bars (8.575). Watts tied for fourth on the beam (9.05) and was sixth on the

Basketball Continued from Page 16 Foley and Taylor Thompson nine each and Lauryn Freeman eight.

The highest-seed Arlington team in the Liberty District is the second-seed Washington-Lee Generals boys (13-9), who ended the regular season with wins over Langley, 80-61, then Herndon, 70-61.

Isaiah Mefford’s versatile performance, the Wakefield Warriors finished third in the National District Boys Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Mefford won the long jump at 19feet, 81/4-inches, was second in the triple jump and 55-meters, was third in the 300 and shot put and anchored the win-

YORKTOWN ICE HOCKEY: The York-

town Patriots defeated the McLean Highlanders, 6-1, in club ice hockey.

Scoring for Yorktown were Jeremy Marino (two goals) and Ethan Davidson (one goal, one assist). Corey Wells, Rhett Styles, and Charlie Schiavo each scored a goal, and Adam Packard and Josh Litterist each had an assist. Sam Levy was in goal.

Next, Yorktown blanked Freedom, 10-0. Ethan Davidson had two goals and three assists in the victory, Ricky McGolerick had a goal and two assists, Styles had two goals, Scott Samples and Sam Sheldon each had a goal and one assist.

Marino, Packard and Robbie Spadetti each had a goal, while Blair Barta, Phillip Ruta and Joseph Ramos had an assist each. Levy and Noah Whittington were in goal.

Max Gieseman scored 19 and made four three-pointers against Herndon, Patrick McGee scored 16, Marino Dias 14, Anzell Jones 12 and Anthony Reyes six. Washington-Lee outscored Herndon, 22-12, in the fourth quarter.

“We have been playing well,” Washington-Lee coach Bobby Dobson said.

The Generals won five of their final six regular-season game, with the lost to No. 1 seed South Lakes.

Also in the Liberty District, the York-

town Patriots (12-10) are seeded fifth in the girls tournament and sixth for the boys team (7-15). The Washington-Lee girls (5-15) are seeded sixth.

The Yorktown girls ended the regular season with a 47-28 win over Herndon, then a 54-34 loss to No. 2 seed McLean.

Emma Nelsen scored 15 and made three three-pointers against Herndon and Maggie Shipley scored 14.

Shipley had 13 against McLean, Megan Hemstreet scored seven, Nelsen had

six rebounds and four steals and Tess Monticello had six points and five rebounds.

Yorktown shot just 19 percent from the floor in that loss to McLean.

The Yorktown boys lost to No. 3 seed McLean, 86-84, in their final game, and were scheduled to meet McLean again in a first-round game scheduled earlier this week.

For tournament updates visit www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

floor (8.95).

WAKEFIELD DIVERS SHINE AT REGION: Four Wakefield High School div-

ers placed high at the recent 5C North Region diving championships.

In the girls meet, Antonia Kotliarov was second, Anne Kumashiro fourth, Ainsley Pollock seventh and Danielle Sassin eighth. In the boys, Justin Clark was second and Jack Kumashiro third.

NATIONAL DISTRICT TRACK: Led by

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 17

Schools & Military n Daman Cox of Arlington earned a master of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at the University of Oklahoma Norman.

Katherine Berwick of Arlington earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at the University of Alabama. n

n Layna Deneen, Thomas Fortier, Hannah Heidrich and Lindsay Kelly of Arlington have been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at Clemson University. n Julia Carroll of Arlington has been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at Miami University. n The following Arlington students have been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University: Maria Anderson, Edward Barbeau, Emerson Doyle, Jacob Hall, Elizabeth Koehler, Emma Magner, Alexis O’Brien, Jennifer Perez, Emily Perrow, Natalie Poole, Nicole Redifer, Alexis Rowland, Claire Schroeder, Olivia Siddle, Patrice Splan, Reilly Tickle and Fiona Turner. n The following Arlington students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Dela-

★

ware: Noah Kennedy, Shannon Brady, Elena Williams, Clare McInerney, Kacy Tucker, Laura Binczewski, Alexandra Pacheco, Elizabeth McCulla, Claire Bullard and Lauren Breyer. n The following Arlington students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University: Jacob Allen, Henry Banks, Olivia Bissell, Elizabeth Boda, Phoebe Brueger, Kathryn Burkholder, Jens Byer, Sarah Chamness, Nancy Cruz-Portillo, Paula Dammann, Anna DeFalco, Natalie Denny, Deena Dubrow, Morgan Foy, Jack Gallant, Caroline George, Ashley Gonzalez-Vasquez, Nicholas Goryachev, Aron Hagos.

Also, Kristen Heaton, Nathaniel Hill, Garrett Janson, Lauren Jones, Lindsey Larsen, William Leggett, Katherine Lerner, Julia Macnamara, Andrew Malone, Alisa Malychev, Kateryna Marku, Haroon Matties, Madeleine McCarthy, Claire Morris, Kelly Motzko, Austen Mulieri, Jenny Nguyen, Nicholas Oliveira, Moné Parker.

Also, Grace Peterson, Meagan Pierce, Craig Rampersad, Julia Rogers, Michael Schwartz, Tesia Sikorsky, Natalie Skoloda, Thomas Spruth, Sarah Starr, Michael Stearman, Charlotte Terry, Gabriel Terry, Christian Thompson, Ryan Thomp-

Sun Gazette★

n Natalya Beranek and Maeve Cantwell of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Hartford. n Sophia Pirozzoli of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Marquette University. n Nicholas Heyd of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Fort Hays State University.

Erin Lammie and Paola SolisRamirez of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Purchase College. n

n Jonathan Teitelbaum of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Iowa. n Chase Collier, Mary Kathryne Both-

well, Madeline Marshall, Kate Gusek and Tatum Andres of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Miami University. n Sean Haselby of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech. n

Thomas Gentry of Arlington has

been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Central Oklahoma. n Sean Haselby of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech. n Steven Bluestein and Rafael Lopez of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Ithaca College.

Kathryn Restino of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Ashland University. n

n Avery Dick, Katherine Paxon, Claire Sweeney, Katie Webster and Vivienne Wooldridge of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. n Kyle Tullos of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of San Diego. n Nicole Barnes and Joseph Tecce of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Champlain College. n

Andrew Collins of Arlington has Continued on Page 19

It’s Time to VOTE!

2019

Arlington/Fairfax Best of Business

THE BEST ★

Cast your vote at www.sungazettevoting.com

BEST OF ★

18

son, Laurel Vaccaro and Haley Walter.

February 14, 2019

Reader’s Choice Awards

www.sungazette.news

Schools & Military

Continued from Page 18

of Lynchburg’s varsity baseball team.

been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

n William Stewart of Arlington, a junior at Wofford College, is spending the spring semester studying abroad in Glasgow, Scotland.

n Patrick Faga, Thomas Riley and Hel-

ena Witiw of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of San Diego. n Amanda Grotos, Mary Helsper, Georgia O’Gorman and Brooke Tannehill of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Clemson University.

Adam Ardeishar, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, has been named a finalist in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

He is one of 40 finalists announced in the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition, sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public. n

Kathryn McCool of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech.

Take the Stress out

n

of the Online Job Search

Jonathan Bennett of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Mount St. Mary’s Univerity. n

n Noah Winslow of Arlington, a 2016 graduate of Washington-Lee High School, was inducted into the University of Lynchburg’s chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma honor society.

Winslow is a member of the University

n Alison Gregory, university librarian at Marymount University, has been elected president of the university’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Founded in 1897, the honor society

AUTOS WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models 2002-2018! Any Condition.

Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-985-1806

EDUCATION

I was tired of reading through hundreds of jobs listings that were not right for me.

Thanks to Real-Time Job TM Matching . I found a great job FAST, with much less effort!

Christopher Nouhan of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Alma College. n

Ardeishar’s project is “Extreme Values of a Statistical Distribution Relating to the Coupon Collector Problem.”

Each of the 40 finalists will receive a minimum $25,000 award and be invited to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists and compete for awards, including the top award of $250,000.

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

HEALTH & FITNESS Suffering from an ADDICTION to Alcohol, Opiates, Prescription PainKillers or other DRUGS? There is hope! Call Today to speak with someone who cares. Call NOW 1-855-866-0913

The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the “Schools & Military” section.

DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/ SELECT Package.) AT&T Internet 99 Percent Reliability. Unlimited Texts to 120 Countries w/AT&T Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote- 1-855-781-1565 Spectrum Triple Play! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet.

Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-652-9304 Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub.

Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-844-374-0013 SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-855-530-8993 Call Now!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS TM

Try Real-Time Job Matching and get hired fast on

Jobs.insidenova.com

HEAR AGAIN! Try our hearing aid for just $75 down and $50 per month!

Call 800-426-4212 and mention 88272 for a risk free trial! FREE SHIPPING! Cable - Internet - Phone. No Credit Check! No Contracts! $29.99 each!

Bundle - Save huge! We’re local installers! Call Free Quote! 1-888-4865572

GENERIC VIAGRA and CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-889-5515

is the permanent, clog-free gutter solution!* *Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we will clean your gutters for free

your new gutters!

You’re going to

ve Lo

99 INSTALLATION

Receive a FREE $25

Call Today for Your FREE Estimate!

(703) 872-7706

†

n Erika Garcia, a student at Washington-Lee High School, is one of four students statewide honored as part of the 2019 “Strong Men & Women in Virginia History” essay contest, sponsored

by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia.

Start Saving BIG On Medications! Up To 90% Savings from 90DAYMEDS! KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Sprays, Kits, Mattress Covers. Hardware Stores, Over 3500 Medications Available! Prescriptions Req’d. Pharmacy Checker The Home Depot, homedepot.com Approved. CALL Today for Your FREE Quote. 844-776-7620

Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 866-428-1639 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

¢

inducts approximately 30,000 students, faculties, professional staff and alumni annually at more than 300 select colleges and universities.

Lowe’s Gift Card

with in-home estimate**

†Does not include cost of material. Expires 2/28/19. **All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $25 gift card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored by Englert LeafGuard. Limit one per household. Company procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a photo ID, be able to understand English, and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of Company or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Gift may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that Company may substitute a gift of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class United States Mail within 21 days of completion of the in-home consultation. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Lowe’s and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires 2/28/19. LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of DC in Virginia under registration number VA Class A Lic. #2705116122, in Maryland under registration number MHIC Lic. #116693, and in DC under registration number DC Permanent #420219000010.

70 years old, kids are grown. Still need your life insurance? Or is a big LIFE SETTLEMENT CASH PAYOUT smarter? Call Benefit Advance. 1-866719-5766

ENJOY 100 guaranteed, delivered to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 75 PERCENT - PLUS get 4 FREE Burgers! Order The Family Gourmet Feast - ONLY $49.99. Call 1-855-349-0656 mention code 55586TJC or visit www.omahasteaks.com/love13 HughesNet Satellite Internet - 25mbps starting at $49.99/mo! FAST download speeds. WiFi built in! FREE Standard Installation for lease customers!

Limited Time, Call 1-800-610-4790 Cross Country Moving, Long distance Moving Company, out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers. Get Free quote on your Long distance move 1-800-511-2181

Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-508-2824

Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed.

Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.

AT&T Internet. Get More For Your High-Speed Internet Thing. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. Includes 1 TB of data per month. Ask us how to bundle and SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. Call us today 1-833707-0984

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

DISH Network $69.99 For 190 Channels. Add High Speed Internet for ONLY $14.95/month. Best Technology. Best Value. Smart HD DVR Included. FREE Installation. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855-837-9146

TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-888-417-9150

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service.

All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

www.sungazette.news

WANTED TO BUY

Lung Cancer?

Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or the military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed.

Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance.

Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

February 14, 2019 19

LEGALS ////////////////////////////////////////////////// CLASSIFIEDS//////////////////////////////////// ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RFP #54FY19 for Extended Day Child Care Management Systems, due prior to 10:00 AM, February 25, 2019. Details available at https://www.apsva.us/purchasing-office/current-solicitations and on the Virginia Business Opportunities website www.eva.virginia.gov.

2/14/19

SunGazette

ABC LICENSE

VA Allure Nail Spa Inc., trading as Allure Nail Spa, 4238 Wilson Blvd. Ste. 1260, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia 22203-4121. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Day Spa license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Hiep Vu, President Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc. virginia.gov or 800-552-3200 2/14 & 2/21/19

EMPLOYMENT////////////////////////////////////

HERNDON, VA JOB FAIR Tuesday, March 26, 2PM - 6PM Security University, 510 Spring Street (IT, Cyber, Intel, Engineering Focused)

DAHLGREN, VA JOB FAIR

Thursday, March 28, 3PM - 7PM 4224 Univ Dr., King Greorge, VA Visit www.JobZoneOnline.com to register & review company updates.

Janet.giles@JobZoneOnline.com 434.263.5102 or 540.226.1473

Male & female Pomeranian puppies.They are 12 weeks old,vet checked,text at (201) 688-0570

RV / CAMPER STORAGE Motorhome & Camper Storage.

540.454.2272 for more details.

PROFESSIONALSERVICES //////// 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

SPRINGFIELD, VA JOB FAIR

Thursday, February 21, 10AM - 2PM American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Avenue Springfield, VA 22151 10AM-2PM Reserved for Military, Veterans & Family & Cleared Candidates 12PM-2PM Open to All Job Seekers

GIVEAWAY

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Call today to place your ad!

703.771.8831

LAWN & GARDEN//////////////////////////

ROBERT BEATSON II

Attorney/Accountant, Former IRS Attorney Admitted to DC, MD, VA & NY Bars All types of Federal, State, Local & Foreign Taxes Individual/Business Trusts - Estates - Wills Amended & Late Returns Back Taxes - IRS Audits Civil Litigation Business Law - Contracts

703-798-3590 OR 301-340-2951 www.beatsonlaw.com

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Michael F. BEATSON CPA Prior Big 4 Experience Licenses in MD, DC and VA Tax Preparation and bookkeeping services.

Michael Beatson, CPA 4201 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Apt 3086, Washington, DC 20016

301-602-7470

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR BUSINESS CARD CORNER

Tonya Fields • tfields@insidenova.com Victory Grayson • cgrayson@insidenova.com

703.771.8831 or 571.333.1532

TREE SERVICES//////////////////////////////// EXPERT

Tree Cutting & Stump Removal At Affordable Rates

Winter Special 15% OFF Tree Service!

Gutter Cleaning• Tree Planting • Lot Clearing Winter Clean-up • Mulching Accepting All Major Credit Cards johnqueirolo1@gmail.com www.hescompanyllc.com

HES Co. LLC

703-203-8853 Licensed/Insured • Member Angie’s List & BBB

DAVID KENNEDY’S TREE SERVICE

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

Dodson Tree & Landscaping, LLC

Residential and Commercial Trimming & Topping Snow Removal, Spraying, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Mulching, Pruning, Cabling, Fencing, Painting, Powerwashing, Planting, Grading, Seeding, Retaining Walls, Patios, Walkways Great Rates on Firewood We accept all major credit cards Licensed/Insured (540)987-8531 Free Estimates (540)214-8407

NORTH’S TREE & LANDSCAPING Complete Tree & Landscape Company Tree Experts For Over 30 Years Family Owned & Operated WINTE SPECIA R 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

Color your home beautifully!

Find your painter in the Sun Gazette Classifieds 20

February 14, 2019

www.sungazette.news

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

Decorative Concrete & Paver Specialists

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

FLOORING

BRICK & BLOCK

TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

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

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

571-323-2566 www.greatfallsdevelopment.com

Chevy Chase Floor Waxing Service Polishing • Buffing • Waxing Polishing Urethane Finishes

No liquid wax build-up

Preserve & Protect Your Fine Floors

703-999-2928

Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com HOME IMPROVEMENT

HAULING

JUNK - TRASH HAULING

BASEMENT • GARAGE • PORCH FENCE • DECK • OFFICE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS • YARD DEBRIS SHEDS • TREE & BRANCH REMOVAL DEMOLITION • FULL TRASH REMOVAL FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES

Painting • Carpentry•Drywall•General Work Expert & Professional Mold Removal 20 Years Experience

Licensed~Bonded~Insured

703-286-9225 /703-926-8721

703-582-3709 / 703-863-1086

georgepaz87@hotmail.com

ANGELJUNKREMOVAL.COM

PAINTING

MASONRY

North’s Custom Masonry

20%

WITH OFF TH AD! IS

• Patios • Walkways • Fire Pits • Fireplaces • Paver Driveways

Masonry Walls • Columns Stone Work on your house Honest & Dependable Service Satisfaction Guaranteed • Lic./Ins. •

540-533-8092

Martin Thibault

Interior & Exterior Painting for 23 206 Years

703-560-0515 703-476-0834

Very Reasonable Prices Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

•Drywall •Textured Ceiling •Deck Sealing •Wall Paper Removal •Rotton Wood •Window Seals •Trim Repair •Home Improvement

•Interior & Exterior •Plaster Repair •Water Damage •Pressure Washing •Crown/Chair Molding •References •Guaranteed Work •Handyman Services

571-233-7667

carlosfpainting@yahoo.com ROOFING

Specializing in aging in place remodels.

703-327-1100

Call us today to place your classified ad!

703-771-8831

No Job Too Small!

703.665.8548

703.651.1197

www.osheapavingandmasonry.com 8200 Greensboro Dr., McLean VA 22102

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

703-627-3574

WINDOWS / FLOORS

AAA+ Hauling

D&B HAULING AND MOVING

JUNK

Immediate Response Honest, Reliable,& Punctual BASEMENTS Very Low Prices FURNITURE APPLIANCES

703-403-7700

CONSTR DEBRIS

25 years experience Free Estimates All Work guaranteed

Interior Kitchens and Bathrooms Exterior Additions, Decks, Siding and Roofing

Syd’s Plumbing & Repairs

Special Price for Empty Houses!

GARAGES

Pat's Masonry LLC

PLUMBING

CARLOS PAINTING, INC.

Call Jackie at 571-365-9501

MASONRY

\WWW.HOMEELEMENT.COM

PAVING

PAINTING

Family Owned & Operated, 30 Years Experience No Dust • No Sanding Licensed • 703-356-4459 • Insured We do not repair damaged floors

HOME IMPROVEMENT

George Paz Painting & Home Improvement Handyman Service

DAILY • WEEKLY • MONTHLY EXPERIENCED GOOD REFERENCES REASONABLY PRICED RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE FREE ESTIMATES

HAULING

FLOORING

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

Free Estimates

House, Apartment & Office Cleaning

Class A contractors License also Insured

For all your masonry needs • Brick • Stone • Flagstone • Concrete • Patios • Walkways • Retaining • Decorative Walls • Repairs

540-481-6519

www.patsmasonry.com patsmasonry@yahoo.com POWERWASHING Chesapeake Powerwashing Family Owned & Operated for 30 Years Gentle, low-pressure thorough turbo washing wand ensures no damage to brick, stone, wood, concrete or siding. We use a soft hand-brushing method before spraying to remove embedded dirt that the powerwasher won’t get.

Working Owners Assures Quality Licensed, Bonded & Insured

703-356-4459

Sun Gazette Classifieds

Potomac Window Cleaning Co. Roofing Painting & Remodeling

Give us a call!

Window Cleaning - Inside & Outside, By Hand, Residental Specialist.

Knowledgeable workmanship by working owners assures quality. 30 years experience, Family Owned/Operated

703-232-1434

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

www.painterroofing.com

Ask us about our window sash rope, broken glass & screen repair services

Your Storm Damage Specialist

703-356-4459

www.sungazette.news

Find us on Facebook!

February 14, 2019 21

VALENTINE’S DAY © StatePoint Media

ACROSS 1. Indian black tea 6. Elmer to Bugs 9. Glorify 13. Head of a mosque 14. E.T. transporter 15. This was his name-o 16. Mental portrait 17. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr.

18. French novelist Zola 19. *Related to puzzle theme 21. Way to absorb 23. Lobe locale 24. H. H. Munro’s pseudonym 25. Rap sheet abbr.

28. Hungarian bagpipe 30. Deeply hidden within self 35. Initiation ceremony, e.g.

37. Made with stitches 39. Venus neighbor 40. Crucifix 41. Cerberus’ domain 43. Petri dish filler 44. Young hooter 46. Fraternity recruitment season 47. Type of shark 48. ____ Grove, MN 50. Corset rod 52. Animal’s nose 53. Number one 55. Second solfa syllable, pl.

57. *Flowery Valentine’s gift 61. *Between girlfriend and wife

65. Liquid drug container 66. Planet ruler in the movies 68. *Blast from Harry’s past, movie 69. Caterpillar hairs 70. Easter lead-in 71. Human social group

72. *Tied upon marriage 73. Kith partner 74. Wild plums

DOWN 1. Gulf V.I.P. 2. Clash of heavyweights 3. NBA action 4. Lake scum

5. Dionysus’ follower 6. Mussolini, with Il 7. On vacation 8. Cuckoo for what puffs?

9. *Romantic ride 10. Anisette, for short 11. Tangerine plus grapefruit 12. “Easy ____ it” 15. *Kind of wish 20. *Puppy love 22. Do biathlon 24. Woodworker’s byproduct 25. *Cupid’s ammo 26. Native of American Great Plains 27. Circular island of coral 29. *First word 31. Hat-tipper’s word 32. Donated life-saver 33. Interest in a venture 34. *Heart____ 36. “Harper Valley PTA” star 38. Hatchling’s home 42. Harry Belafonte’s daughter 45. Tiny tube 49. Tiger’s launch point 51. Leavening agent, pl.

54. Smelled offensively 56. Angry growl 57. Lounge, like in the sun 58. A sign 59. “____ ____ no good” 60. African tea 61. Shade-loving plant 62. Greek muse of history 63. River in Bohemia 64. *“Can’t take my ____ off you...”

67. Hawaiian dish

55+ News SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Arlington County government se-

nior centers will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of George Washington Day. TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond to view the “Congo Masks from Central Africa” exhibition on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The cost is $31. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

WORKSHOP LOOKS AT TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY: Walter Reed Senior Center

hosts a workshop on travel photography on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

FORUM FOCUSES ON SERVICES TO SENIORS: Information on accessing

Arlington government services on aging and disabilities will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

COMEDY CLUBBERS TO GATHER: The Comedy Club at Aurora Hills Senior Center focuses on classic radio and tele-

22

February 14, 2019

vision shows on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-5722.

INFORMATION ON HEARING LOSS PROFFERED: Information on hear-

ing loss, along with screenings, will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For an appointment, call (703) 228-0955.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO MUSEUM IN BALTIMORE: Arlington County 55+ Travel

hosts a trip to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, featuring the history and culture of African-Americans, on Thursday, Feb. 21. The cost is $14.

For information, call (703) 228-4748.

ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS TO JAM: Firehouse Jam, a group of acoustic musicians of all ages and skill levels, will perform on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

FANS OF COSTUME JEWELRY TO GATHER:

The Beading Bunch, a group that makes new baubles from old costume jewelry, will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m.

at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

READING OF THEATRICAL WORK SLATED: A reading of August Wilson’s

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” will be presented on Friday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722.

LUNCHEON CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A Black History Month

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.

February 14, 1941: n Gov. Price has appointed a 30-member Northern Virginia Defense Council.

Arlington members include political leaders Elizabeth Magruder, Freeland Chew, H. Bruce Green, Frank Ball Sr., Charles Fenwick and Frank Hanrahan. n The county’s Young Democrats are complaining that Arlington police are setting up “speed traps.” n Cowboy actor Ray “Crash” Corrigan will appear in person today at the Ashton Theatre. n Washington-Lee nipped Central, 3130, in boys basketball.

February 11, 1949: n The Arlington school system’s enrollment of 13,174 is up 12 percent in a single year. n A budget of $30,000 has been set for construction of the Lyon Village Community House.

February 11, 1960: n A bill to abolish the death penalty in Virginia has been introduced by a number of Arlington and Fairfax legislators. n The state highway department continues to tinker with the proposed route of Interstate 66 inside the Beltway.

February 13, 1970: n Gov. Holton said he is open to changing the lyrics to the state song, after state Sen. Douglas Wilder said he found them offensive.

February 13, 1973: n Democrat Warren Stambaugh has announced plans to run for House of Delegates, blasting Republican incumbent George Mason Green for four years of ineffectiveness. n Democrat Henry Howell is already challenging Republican Mills Godwin to a series of gubernatorial debates, even though neither candidate has officially been nominated.

celebration and lunch will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. The cost is $6. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

February 14, 1980: n The state Senate killed the proposed Equal Rights Amendment on a 20-19 vote (with 21 votes needed for passage); it marks the eighth consecutive year the measure has died in Richmond.

‘SUNSHINE GANG’ MUSICIANS TO PERFORM: The newly-formed Sunshine

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Gang performs rock and other popular music genres on Friday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

4-1-1 ON ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OFFERED: One-on-one instruction in

computers, tablets and smartphones will be available on Friday, Feb. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

www.sungazette.news

www.sungazette.news

February 14, 2019 23

Buying

Selling

•

LD

Mortgage

Title

•

•

Insurance

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

R T! DE AC UN TR N CO

O TS

S

JU

•

Realtors

It’s Never to Early to Prepare!

Contact David Lloyd to learn how to get “Top Dollar” for your property.

UNDER CONTRACT!

WE BROUGHT THE BUYER! 425 M Street NW #A, Washington, D.C. 20001 Old City/Downtown JUST SOLD THIS WEEK FOR $540,000

Don’t let discounted or poor marketing waste your hard earned home equity.

7227 Westerly Road, McLean, VA 22101 Balls Hill List Price: $800,000

DAVID LLOYD ❑ 703-593-3204 ❑ WWW.DAVELLOYD.NET ❑ DLREALTYGROUP@GMAIL.COM

Congratulations to our 2018 award winners!

Convenience! Your Weichert associate offers you the complete We offer aCLUB seemless home buying andbuying selling e 2018 WEICHERT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD home andhome selling We offer a buying seemless and all under under one experience...all one roof! all roof! under one roof!

Christopher (Chris) Siegel Senior Mortgage Advisor Mortgage Access Corp NMLS# 239986 703.919.3642 csiegel@moacc.com

Michelle Smith, Christopher (Chris)Siegel Siegel Christopher (Chris)

Esq.

MBH Settlement Senior Advisor Group LC SeniorMortgage Mortgage Advisor Mortgage Access Corp Mortgage703-734-8900 Access Corp NMLS# NMLS# 239986 239986 msmith@mbh.com 703.919.3642 703.919.3642 Let us order an expert title csiegel@moacc.com csiegel@moacc.com

Leilani Busby, Accou Weichert Insurance MBH SettlementGroup Group MBH Settlement LCLC 973-898-8789 703.734.8900 703-734-8900 msmith@mbh.com lbusby@weichertfin msmith@mbh.com Michelle Smith,Esq. Esq. Michelle Smith,

We offer a seemless homeWe buying and selling experience… offer a seemless home buying and selling experience… all under one roof! all under one roof!

David Lloyd search and facilitate your real Let current purchasing purchasing Letme mehelp helpyou youdetermine determine your your current estate closing! power nd the mortgagae powerand and fifind just right the right mortgagefor foryou! you!

Let me help you determine your current purchasing power and find just the right mortgage for you!

Let us order an expert title Let me show you a w Let us order an expert title search and facilitate your real search and facilitate your realneeds—not only your estate closing! estate closing! but flood, auto, renta

Mortgage is a federally registered trademark owned by 703-593-3204 • dlrealtygroup@gmail.com Christopher (Chris)Mortgage Siegel Access Corp. NMLS #2731 – Licensed Leilani Weichert® Busby, Account Executive Michelle Smith,Lender: Esq. VA, MD and DC. ©2018 Weichert, Realtors®.

Leilani Account ExecutiveAdvisor Christopher (Chris) Siegel Leilani Busby, Insurance Michelle Smith, Esq. Senior Mortgage Advisor Weichert Co. All other trademarks are theBusby, property of their respective registered collective membership Insurance Agency mark which identifies a real MBH Settlement Group LCowners. REALTOR® is a federallyWeichert estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Mortgage Corp 973-898-8789 Weichert Insurance Agency Senior Mortgage Advisor 703-734-8900 MBH Settlement Group LC VA,Access Mortgage Access Corp. NMLS #2731 – Licensed Mortgage Lender: MD and DC. ©2018 Weichert, Realtors®.

Weichert® is a federally registered trademark owned by Weichert Insurance Agency 2018 EXECUTIVE’S CLUB 239986 lbusby@weichertfinancial.com msmith@mbh.com Weichert Co. All other trademarks are the property of theirNMLS# respective owners. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real 973-898-8789 MortgageWEICHERT Access Corp 703-734-8900 973.898.8789 703.919.3642 estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strictLet Code of Ethics. us order an expert title Let me show you a wide choice of policies to suit lbusby@weichertfinancial.com NMLS# 239986 msmith@mbh.com csiegel@moacc.com lbusby@weichertinsurance.com search and facilitate your real your needs—not only homeowner’s insurance, estate closing! but flood, auto, rental, and more!

703.919.3642 help you determine your current purchasing Let us order Let anme expert title Let me show you a wide choice of policies to suit power and find just the right mortgage for you! csiegel@moacc.com Let me show you a wide choice of policies search and facilitate your real your needs—not only homeowner’s insurance,

to suit yourfederally needs—not only homeowner’s estate closing! but flood, rental, and Mortgage Access Corp. NMLS #2731 – Licensed Mortgage Lender: VA, MD and DC. ©2018 Weichert, Realtors®.

Weichert® is aauto, registered trademark owned more! by Weichert Co. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership which identifies a real rental, and more! insurance, but flmark ood, auto, estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Let me help you determine your current purchasing power and find just the right mortgage for you!

Lisa Koch

Ronnie Molina

kochfamilyva@gmail.com

rmolinarealty@gmail.com

Mortgage Access Corp. NMLS #2731 – Licensed Mortgage Lender: VA, MD and DC. ©2018 Weichert, Realtors®. Weichert® is a federally registered trademark owned by Weichert Co. All other trademarks are703-801-7156 the property of their respective owners. REALTOR® is a202-361-7931 federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

2018 WEICHERT DIRECTOR’S CLUB

Mortgage Access Corp. NMLS#2731 - Licensed Mortgage Lender: VA, MD and DC. ©2019 Weichert, Realtors®. Weichert® is a federally registered trademark owned by Weichert Co. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Get your Real Estate license now!

Shelia Fisher

Lawanda Swope

703-582-5979

703-209-1370

sheliafisher@verizon.net

202-415-4266

mo@mokaiser.com

lawandas@gmail.com

Industry-leading training, both in class and online

Valerie Wilkinson

Monika Kaiser

703-585-9271 valeriewilkinson@comcast.net

Act NOW to take advantage of our $199 Special!

2018 WEICHERT MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

(includes pre-licensing course, registration fee, and textbooks)

Mona Schneider 703-405-1921

Dalil Ahmed

571-334-2737 dahmed@ Ramona.l.schneider@ weichert.com gmail.com

Alethea Guerrero 703-459-3759 aguerrero@ weichert.com

Heidi Clary

703-618-8737 hhclary@aol.com

Linda Polk

703-577-2876 lpolk@weichert. com

Jason Surbey 703-731-8610 jsurbey@ weichert.com

Jan Kennemer

703-795-1972 jkennemer@aol.com

Ali Ahmed

202-309-4111 ali.s.ahmedtv@ gmail.com

Jamaal Carey 703-599-1921 jamaalbcarey@ gmail.com

We offer daytime and evening classes at a variety of locations

Enroll today!

4701 Old Dominion Drive • 703-527-3300 February 14, 2019

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

24

Great Market; Great Support

www.sungazette.news