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School Naming Comes Down to Wire

Stratford Committee Delivers No Consensus

O’CONNELL GIRLS OFF TO SOLID START

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The hour was late and members of the Arlington School Board were by their own admission tired and perhaps punchy as they worked Dec. 6 to get closer to a decision on whether to rename the building that was born as Stratford Junior High School and in more recent decades has housed the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program. “It’s late and I’m sorry,” School Board Vice Chairman Tan-

nia Talento said as she grappled with composing her thoughts and asking a question during an information session in preparation for an expected Dec. 20 vote on the school’s name. The options on the table are: • “Stratford Middle School.” • “Legacy Middle School at the Historic Stratford Building.” • “Dorothy Hamm Middle School at the Historic Stratford Building.” Continued on Page 15

‘The Heights’ Preferred for New Rosslyn Parcel SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Bishop O’Connell High School’s Maikya Simmons dribbles toward the basket during the Knights’ home victory over Holy Child in girls basketball action last week. O’Connell is enjoying a 3-1 start to the season. See a story in Sports and a slide show of photos at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

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That Eunice Kennedy Shriver – founder of the Special Olympics – is deserving of praise is indisputable. But does her name belong on an Arlington school building?

A committee empaneled to propose a name isn’t so sure, nor is the community (at least based on results of a school-sponsored survey). But School Board members will have the final say. Continued on Page 15

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Democrats Aim to Use ERA as Political Tool in ‘19 SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

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meeting where the Democratic rank and file put the 2018 election season behind it and began looking to 2019. Caiazzo said garnering General Assembly passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and winning majorities in both houses of the legislature would be the party’s two centerpiece priorities for the coming year. Supporters of ERA passage say Virginia would be the 38th and final state necessary to add it to the U.S. Constitution. But that seems a dubious supposition, as the congressionally mandate deadline for its passage came and went in 1982 with

the measure falling several states short. While a number of state legislatures have ratified the measure in the intervening time, others have rescinded their ratification, meaning that should the measure pick up the elusive 38th state, the whole matter is likely to eventually end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Regardless, Democrats in Virginia seem to view the fight as good politics. Caiazzo said the local party would do its part by targeting the districts of Republican state Sen. Dick Black (R-Loudoun) and Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax). Each could be vulnerable in the 2019 legislative

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election, and picking up those seats could help Democrats win majorities in the two bodies. The Equal Rights Amendment had been introduced to Congress every session from 1923 to 1972, the year it was passed and sent out to the 50 states. By the end of 1973, it had been ratified by 30 states, but the push for passage then stalled. The main thrust of the amendment is short and to the point: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” But what that would mean in real-world terms could prove to be maddeningly complex. It was those nuances that were used by conservatives (both Democrats and Republicans) to ensure Virginia never ratified the measure, even though the legislature came tantalizingly close to doing so on several occasions before the 1983 deadline. While some at the Dec. 5 meeting weren’t even born at the time, others within the Arlington County Democratic Committee are veterans of General Assembly battles in the 1970s and early 1980s to win Virginia’s ratification of the measure. “Been there, didn’t quite get it done,” quipped Carol Fontein, a long-time activist who currently heads precinct operations for Arlington Democrats. Caiazzo said support for the ERA would be part of a progressive agenda local Democrats would espouse in the coming year. “We’re going to be out there in the community on issues that matter,” she said, “so that we can get the policies we want in Virginia and the nation.” New Head of Young Democrats Lays Out Priorities: The incoming president of Arlington Young Democrats (AYD) says he wants the group to better integrate with the broader Arlington County Democratic Committee (ACDC). “I’m really excited. We have a lot of great things in store,” AYD president Dan Matthews said during the monthly meeting of ACDC, held Dec. 5. Getting younger Democrats more involved in the broader party is among those goals, said Matthews, who previously served as community director of AYD and will succeed Tania Bougelbrayel as president. Jimmy McBirney, who had served as AYD’s campaign director, was elected vice president for 2019, while Nick Dilenschneider will return as AYD’s representative to ACDC. A host of new officers recently were elected, and the organization is in working to fill appointed positions for 2019, Dilenschneider said. Arlington Young Democrats is the largest organization of its kind in Virginia, and through the decades has served as the launching pad for a number of successful political careers. Tapping into the enthusiasm of young Democrats is “so essential to the party,” said Jill Caiazzo, chairman of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

Elementary Boundaries Reconfigured

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As many as 400 Arlington elementaryschool students will see themselves moved to a new school next fall, after School Board members on Dec. 6 unanimously agreed to the latest round of boundary adjustments. “This has been a long, hard process,” School Board member Nancy Van Doren sighed as the vote approached. But, she said, “I think we’ve achieved our goals.” The boundary adjustments, targeting schools in the south and middle parts of the county, will send students in 24 “planning units” to new schools starting next September. Reconfigured boundaries impact students at Abingdon, Barcroft, Drew, Fleet (a new school), Hoffman-Boston, Long Branch, Randolph, Oakridge and Randolph elementaries. Families living in planning units that will see changes will be formally notified early in 2019, school leaders said. (For full details, see the Web site at www.apsva.us/ elementary-school-boundary-change/.) As is usually the case, the boundarychange discussion brought out parents angered by various proposals under consideration. But School Board member Barbara Kanninen said the plan adopted Dec. 6 was the most appropriate way forward. “I believe in keeping schools as stable as possible,” she said. School Board members also voted to offer a “grandfathering” option, allowing students headed into fifth grade next fall to stay in their current school even if their homes are assigned to another. Younger siblings of those rising fifth-graders also will be able to stay in the current schools for a year. School officials are planning yet another round of boundary reconfigurations for elementary schools starting with the 2021-22 school year, with that process set to kick off in the fall of 2020. School officials say 14 schools will be looked at in that round of adjustments, which will be necessitated by the opening of a new elementary school in Westover. Some schools that were impacted by the recent boundary action are expected to be included in the next boundary-change process, but school leaders say specific planning units that have seen changes already will not be impacted a second time. After years of declining growth in students, the Arlington school system over the past dozen years has seen sustained growth, with no end in sight. In recent years, the school system has grappled with boundary changes at the elementary, middle and high school levels. “There is not a science to it – it is an art,” Van Doren said. “We really can’t make exact commitments to the future.”

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Commissioner of Revenue Opens Bid for New Term SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy kicked off Arlington’s 2019 election season Dec. 5, announcing plans to seek a fifth four-year term. “My staff and I remain committed to being an advocate for all taxpayers,” Morroy said in launching her re-election bid before the Arlington County Democratic Committee. It was the first of what will be many campaign kickoffs at the committee in coming months, as 14 different local seats are on the ballot next November. All cur-

rently are held by Democrats. Morroy was serving in the office of Treasurer Frank O’Leary in 2003 when venerable Commissioner of Revenue Geraldine Whiting decided to retire. She defeated Whiting’s second in command, Margo Horner, to win the Democratic nomination for commissioner of revenue, and went on to defeat Tim Russo in the 2003 general election.

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Morroy was unopposed in the 2007, 2011 and 2013 elections. She is “the Democrats’ Democrat and she happens to be one heck of a commissioner of revenue,” said Charley Conrad, a supporter. Ingrid Morroy Commissioner of revenue is one of five Arlington “constitutional” offices, named because their existence is secured in the Virginia constitution. Others include treasurer, sheriff, commonwealth’s attorney and clerk of the Circuit Court. Four of the five constitutional offices will be on the Arlington ballot in 2019; the post of clerk of the Circuit Court is an eight-year term and won’t go before voters again until 2023. In her kickoff, Morroy said that during her 15 years in office, the commissioner of revenue’s office has turned into a “customer-focused” office with a diverse and creative staff. “They are motived, empowered professionals,” Morroy said. She pointed to an expanded online presence and the ramping up of a partnership with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, allowing local residents to conduct many DMV transactions at the commissioner’s office. And working in concert with Treasurer Carla de la Pava, Morroy pointed to aggressive efforts to ensure all taxes and fees

due the local government are paid. “If everybody pays their tax, everybody pays less,” said Morroy, who lives in South Arlington with her husband, Jerry Botland. Arlington County Republican Committee chairman Jim Presswood has made candidate recruitment a major goal for the GOP, but the party seldom runs candidates for constitutional offices. Over the past century, those occupying the constitutional posts – both Democrats and Republicans – have been some of the longest-serving Arlington elected officials, some with tenures of more than a quarter-century. There has been no noticeable chatter about the possibility of an intra-party challenger to Morroy, although several other constitutional officers could pick up opponents within the Democratic ranks in coming months. Morroy traditionally has been an early announcer; in the run-up to the 2015 elections, she kicked off her bid in December 2014, leading the pack. In addition to the constitutional offices, Arlington voters next November will see two County Board seats, a School Board seat and legislative (state Senate and House of Delegates) seats on the ballot. Democrats to Host Forum for Prospective Candidates: Looking to become a candidate for office, now or in the future? The Arlington County Democratic Committee is teaming up with Run for Something to hold an open house for prospective candidates. The event will be held at the party’s headquarters, 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, on Monday, Jan. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Information on the event will be posted soon at www.arlingtondemocrats.org.

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for Arlington golf courses than providing health care or transportation solutions to his constituents,” Cristol said in a statement released by the Helmer campaign. Hugo is the lone remaining Republican in the Fairfax County delegation to the House of Delegates. Democrat Donte Tanner came within about 100 votes of knocking off Hugo in 2017, a year that saw massive Democratic victories in the General Assembly. Hugo’s district, which includes portions of Fairfax and Prince William counties, long has been considered a Republican stronghold, but is seen as a potential pickup for Democrats in 2019 if the party concentrates significant firepower in its effort to oust the incumbent. Helmer earlier this year unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th). Jennifer Wexton, who won the Democratic primary, went on to defeat

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It appears the battle over Arlington’s taxation of country clubs, which was resolved earlier in the year, may spill over into the 2019 election season. Katie Cristol, who is in the last days of service as Arlington County Board chairman, on Dec. 4 announced her support for Dan Helmer, a Democrat seeking to unseat Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax). Hugo was one of the prime movers behind legislation that would have forced the Arlington government to dramatically lessen its real-estate assessments on Washington Golf & Country Club and Army Navy Country Club. Hugo “is more concerned with tax cuts

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D.C. Region Seeing Fewer Sales, Higher Median Prices homes, such as townhouses, rose 4.9 percent to $430,000. • The median sales price of condominiums rose 1 percent to $307,000. Median sales prices for November ranged from $287,750 in Prince George’s County to $831,000 in the city of Falls Church, with prices rising in every jurisdiction except Arlington and the city of Fairfax. (Year to date, the median sales price of $440,000 was up 3.4 percent from the same 11-month period in 2017.) The number of pending sales reported in November totaled 4,215, down slightly from a year ago. Meanwhile, the number of homes coming onto the market in November was up 0.3 percent from a year before, while the number of active listings available for prospective purchasers was up 2.1 percent – the second month in a row that year-over-year inventory has risen after more than two years of declines. While the overall regional inventory is up, it remains lower than a year before in Fairfax County (and city) along with Arlington and Alexandria. Homes that sold in November across the region garnered 97.4 percent of original listing price, unchanged from a month before and close to the 10-year high for any November in the region. – A Staff Report

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November saw the fourth consecutive month of declining year-over-year home sales figures across the Washington inner suburbs, but median prices continued to rise, according to new data. A total of 3,602 properties went to closing last month, down 11.8 percent from a year before, according to figures reported Dec. 11 by MarketStats by ShowingTime based on listing activity from Bright MLS (www.brightmlshomes.com). That dropoff was described as “significant” by Elliot Eisenberg, a MarketStats analyst, and the percentage year-over-year drop is almost twice what was reported a month before. Sales were up in the city of Falls Church and flat in the city of Fairfax, but posted declines in every other jurisdiction: Alexandria; the District of Columbia; and Fairfax, Arlington, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. And they were down in all sectors of the market, dropping 10.7 percent in the single-family sector; 13.8 percent among townhomes; and 11.7 percent among condominiums. But the median sales price for properties continued to rise, up 5.9 percent to $449,900, with increases in all three market sectors: • The median sales price of single-family homes rose 6.4 percent to $553,500. • The median sales price of attached

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Highs & Lows THUMBS DOWN: To what appear to be efforts to resurrect one of the (and how to put this gently?) dumber transportation ideas we’ve heard in recent years. In a commentary piece penned for The Washington Post, two regional business leaders and one former member of Congress said it was time to once again consider a gondola that would span the Potomac River and connect Rosslyn and Georgetown. (Of course, they weren’t proposing spending their own money to build it. But that goes without saying.) When this last was brought up, in 2016, even the Arlington County Board gave the proposal a polite “thanks, but no thanks” in hopes that would be the end of it. But bad transportation ideas are like a foot fungus

– they lie dormant but never really disappear. Mark our words: If this actually got up and running, it would be a financial drain akin to the notorious Artisphere, except far larger in scope. If any entrepreneur wants to assume all the risks, we’d be interested in fleshing this out. Until that day comes, fuggedaboutit. THUMBS UP: To the County Board, which did the right thing in saving, rather than spending, a large chunk of the cash that was left over at the end of the county’s fiscal year on June 30. Ordinarily, the end of the budget year is a chance for elected officials to take the unspent revenue and shower it on a host of programs that may or

may not have been worthy – “tinkling it away,” to use a kinder expression than we might wish to. But this time around, County Board members opted to tuck away 75 percent of the leftover cash, under the reasonable assumption that it would be best utilized if included in the budget deliberations set to start in a couple of months. Outgoing board member John Vihstadt deserved credit for having prodded his colleagues over recent years to be more fiscally responsible with the leftover cash, so kudos to him. But it’s equally necessary to ask why over the years it was standard operating procedure to spend, rather than save, just above every last dime that was left over. That was just plain bad public policy.

Retired Parks Staffer Had ‘Can-Do’ Attitude Editor: This past summer, John Blevins retired from the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation after a career of more than 30 years. When he retired, his title was “countywide services supervisor.” The bottom line was that he was responsible for overseeing all of the many youth and adult sports activities that the county government either operated or supported, both leagues and camps. Think soccer, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, flag football, Ultimate Frisbee, baseball, softball, kickball and many more.

Having served on the Sports Commission, which advises the County Board on sports issues, for 10 years, and chairing it for seven, I had the opportunity to work closely with John on numerous projects. We have all had the frustration of dealing with a government employee who has reacted to your request with a “we can’t do that,” because the rules didn’t allow it, there was no money for it or the employee was too lazy to spend the time on it. Not John. He was a “can-do” guy. If John thought your idea had merit, his response would be, “Let’s figure out how we can make this work.” Never did

John say “no” off the cuff – he just wasn’t that kind of staffer. Although John has retired, he has left a wonderful legacy behind. Over the last two decades, he hired many middle managers to work under him, and to a person, these are high-quality people whom John has taught and molded to have the same can-do attitude. We will miss John, but all Arlington residents will benefit from the legacy he has left behind. William Murray Arlington

Editor: Regarding what to do with the Arlington County government’s fiscal 2018 surplus: Any surplus money should be

returned to the taxpayers; it should not be reserved to assure and facilitate the next year’s frivolous budget. Governments, especially those of

Northern Virginia, should clean up the waste – the nonsense spending – and then lower the outrageous real estate taxes. Richard Stuart Otto, McLean

Return County-Government Surplus to Public Don’t Target Hugo on Country-Club Legislation Editor: I would like to share my opinion about the news that Arlington County Board Chairman Katie Cristol is working to help defeat Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) for Hugo’s efforts in the 2018 General Assembly session to reduce taxation of Arlington’s

two country clubs. First, I don’t agree with the idea of using political offices as a tool to exact revenge on your opponents. Second, about the legislation itself, I generally agree with Hugo’s efforts, because the taxes were disproportionately

high compared to other local areas. However, I would have preferred a law to be more general rather than specific to one company or industry. Don Loos Lorton

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APS Leaders Trying New Tack on Winter Weather

Also: School Construction Cost Increases SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Having already once tangled – unsuccessfully – with Mother Nature once in recent weeks, ArlingSCHOOL ton school leaders regrouping. BOARD areSuperintendent NOTES Patrick Murphy on Dec. 6 announced a new plan for dealing with tricky-to-forecast winter storms, after the school system kept schools open for an unexpectedly potent November snowfall, a decision that sent many parents into spasms of outrage. “We are listening – we hear you,” Murphy said of the discontent as he outlined a new plan to School Board members. Here’s how it will work: • If inclement weather threatens for the following day, Arlington school officials will announce a two-hour delay by 6 p.m. the previous evening. • Officials will then by 6 a.m. announce whether the two-hour delay will be extended to a complete closing. Doing it that way will allow Murphy and his transportation staff to “better assess the storm,” the superintendent said. “Sometimes they show up, sometimes they don’t,” he noted with Zen-like serenity. Even if the storms zig when they were expected to zag and miss the area entirely, the originally announced delay will remain in place. “We’re not going to undo the two-hour delay,” School Board Chairman Reid Goldstein said. For later-in-the-day storms, Murphy said he will announce any early-dismissal decisions by 11 a.m., giving parents a chance to plan for their students getting home earlier than expected. Failure to Gain Easement Adds Almost $300,000 to Cost of New Elementary School: When does a “guaranteed maximum price” construction contract not really mean what it says?

In the case of the new Alice West Fleet Elementary School, it occurs when the school system couldn’t convince neighbors to provide temporary easements for construction work. Arlington School Board members on Dec. 20 are slated to approve an increase in the construction contract for the new elementary school being built adjacent to Thomas Jefferson Middle School totaling just over $292,000. The project initially assumed that the contractor would be able to use a tower crane on the site, but the school system was unable to come to terms with nearby property owners for the necessary easements. As a result, the project is requiring two mobile cranes instead of a single tower crane, adding to both labor and material costs. Because the school system had assumed the responsibility for obtaining the easements, the extra cost will not fall under the guaranteed-maximum-price provision of the construction contract. As a result, and counting a previous round of change orders that added to the price, construction costs originally slated at $46.94 million have now grown to $47.51 million. But the total project cost will remain at $59.25 million, since school officials can dip into a contingency fund. Construction of the school is not yet in the home stretch but is getting there, with the two-year construction project expected to be completed in time for the school to open next September. In the “lessons learned” category, school leaders say they plan to include funding for the more expensive mobile cranes in the budget for the planned new elementary school next to Westover Library, since the school “is in a similar residential neighborhood with the same challenges” at Fleet Elementary school construction czar John Chadwick told School Board members. Voters approved funding for the new elementary in Westover in November; construction is slated to begin next year.

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healthy mix of accounts, such as having a mortgage, a few credit cards and auto loans. STAYING OUT OF HOT WATER: Many people believe that financial transactions like rent, utility and telecommunications payments impact credit scores, but in fact, these are not factored in by many scoring companies. However, if you don’t pay bills and they get turned over to a collection agency, this could affect your credit score. Severely delinquent accounts are often reported to the credit bureaus. “While it’s fun to give to others during the holidays, make sure to give yourself the gift of not getting into debt” says Rod Griffin, director of Public Education at Experian. Stick to a shopping budget. Only use credit cards for an amount you can pay off and pay the bill in full on time. You’ll lose your cheer quickly after the New Year if you face a mountain of debt.” A positive credit profile and history of using credit smartly can open up financial opportunities, like getting a car loan or home mortgage. There are clear benefits to building your credit file, but if you don’t build it responsibly those gains won’t be felt. To plan for the holidays and 2019, visit experian.com/education for information about credit scores, as well as personal finance tips. “Credit is a tool to be used wisely” adds Griffin. “If you check your credit score regularly and make strategic decisions on when and how much credit to use in the short-term, it will benefit you when you absolutely need credit to make a large purchase or for an emergency expense.” •

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It’s called a “unicorn” – a parcel so idyllic and sought-after that it’s hard to believe it could be real, let alone coming onto the market. But indeed it is real: This week’s featured property is a to-be-built showplace on a large (16,000 square feet) and glorious lot with exceptional privacy coupled with gorgeous views. Located in Rock Spring, a few blocks north of where Old Dominion Drive converges with North Glebe Road, it serves up easy walking access to parks, Washington Golf & Country Club and Marymount University while being tucked back in a serene environment far from the madding crowd. Current plans call for construction of a showplace 5,500-square-foot new home, but there is plenty of time for customization to meet your specific needs. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,390,000 by Heidi Ellenberger-Jones of Modern Jones. An open house is slated for Dec. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. As envisioned, the home provides drama from the very start, as you are welcomed first to the front porch and then inside to the large and elegant living room with marvelous views. The dining room (with butler’s pantry) is nearby, while the state-of-the-art

kitchen aims to be both a spot for serious chefs to feel welcome and a centraln inviting space when friends and family come to visit. There also is a Costcoesque pantry, perfect for storing all your sundries. A large family room with a screenedin porch provides access to the private rear yard, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining when next summer rolls around. Showcasing the versatility of the design, a main-level bedroom with walkout access is part of the overall design. Alternately, it would work superbly as a home office, and as noted earlier, the home is in the stage where it can still be customized to meet your own desires. The upper level is home to the master retreat – the perfect spot for relaxation – and three additional en-suite

bedrooms. Many more delights await, and as enthralling as the home will be, it’s the parcel that is equally important in this equation. Equally accessible to Arlington and McLean, and thence to points beyond, it’s set in a rarified locale that is elegant while also warmhearted, ready to bid its first occupants welcome and provide all the comforts of home. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. It’s well worthy of consideration. 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: 4853 30th Street North, Arlington (22207). Listed at: $2,390,000 by Heidi Ellenberger-Jones, Modern Jones (703) 915-6035. Schools: Discovery Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, Yorktown High School.

Rising housing-affordability concerns continue to weigh on single-family production even as total housing starts edged higher in new data. According to figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department, total housing starts rose 1.5 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.23 million units from an upwardly revised September reading. Year-to-date, new housing starts are 5.6 percent above their level over the same period last year. The October reading of 1.23 million is the number of housing units builders would start if they maintained this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts edged down 1.8 percent to 865,000 units. Meanwhile, multifamily starts – which include apartment buildings and condos – rose 10.3 percent to 363,000, providing a net plus for the month. The decrease in the single-family sector “isn’t a surprise, given the drop in our builder confidence index,” said NAHB chairman Randy Noel, a custom home builder from LaPlace, La. “Builders are showing caution as mounting housing affordability concerns are forcing some consumers to delay making a home purchase.” “Single-family starts were strong at the beginning of the year, but weakened this summer and have remained soft,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “Despite this softness, 2018 construction volume is set to be the best since the downturn. A growing economy and positive demographic tailwinds are supporting housing demand as interest rates rise. However, policymakers should take note of the November decline in builder confidence as a sign that housing affordability conditions will weigh on the housing market going forward.” Looking at the regional numbers on a year-to-date basis, combined singlefamily and multi-family housing starts rose 13.5 percent in the West and 5.5 percent in the South. Starts fell 0.6 percent in the Midwest and 4.8 percent in the Northeast. Also on a year-to-date basis, permit issuance rose 7.6 percent in the South and 3.9 percent in the West. Permits were down 2.4 percent in the Midwest and 5 percent in the Northeast.

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Police Beat MALICIOUS WOUNDING: n On Dec. 2 at 6:44 p.m., an individual walking in the 3100 block of South Glebe Road was approached by a man who asked where he could locate a ride. A verbal altercation turned physical, resulting in the stabbing of the victim. The suspect is described as a male with long hair. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. * On Dec. 8 at 6:47 p.m., a woman was walking in the 1600 block of Fort Myer Drive when she was approached by a man who brandished a knife and stabbed her before fleeing on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10”, 160 pounds, wearing a long black trenchcoat and white hat. The victim was transported to a local hospital and admitted in fair condition. ROBBERY: n On Dec. 2 at 11 p.m., a woman was walking on South Walter Reed Drive at Columbia Pike when she was approached by a man who first tried to engage her in conversation, then grabbed at her purse. After unsuccessfully trying to take the purse, the suspect then brandished a knife and cut the purse away before fleeing with it. The suspect is described as black male, about 35 years old, 5’3”, 170 to 180 pounds, with a medium complexion and

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mustache. GRAND LARCENY: n On Dec. 4 at 10:27 p.m., a victim in the 2600 block of Franklin Road reported seeing two men remove tires and rims from a parked vehicle before fleeing in a vehicle. A lookout was broadcast and two suspects were identified, police said. The suspects – 22-year-old Jafet Herrera of Triangle and 27-year-old Victor Flores of Woodbridge – were arrested and charged with grand larceny (theft of motor-vehicle parts) and possession of marijuana). Flores additionally was charged with drunk in public. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: n On Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m., a fight was reported at a restaurant in the 2900 block of Clarendon Boulevard during a promotional event. While no fight was found, one patron was asked by the restaurant to leave the premises for being disorderly, but refused to leave or follow commands of officers, police said. The suspect – 19-year-old Prabhjot Singh of Burke – was arrested, charged with disorderly conduct and was released on a summons.

This one of a kind Arlington beauty preserved, expanded and enhanced by a succession of owners who appreciated its history and location is now available for you to enjoy. CLASSIC FEATURES: D High ceilings, heart of pine flooring, pocket French Doors D New hardwood floors/subfloors and 10” trim boards, 2017 D Marvelous, large Library with secret staircase to 2nd level D Large screened porch off Kitchen/Family Rooms D 4-story Rear Tower addition with circular stair to observation area overlooking WGC&C. D Three car garage with individual bay doors & 2-car carport

21ST CENTURY AMENITIES: D All new main kitchen, 2017 D All new second entertainment kitchen, 2016 D New rear deck, 2017 D Renovated second level baths, 2018 D Two HVAC systems, 2018 with 10-year warranty D High Capacity Water Heater, 2016 D Plumbing/Electric for two laundries on 2nd level D Whole house generator

If you are looking for a home and setting that stand out from the crowd, you owe it to yourself to tour this property. Call me for details.

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will host a free community health-insurance enrollment fair on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 South Dinwiddie St. “Navigators” will be available to provide information and help in English and Spanish. The event is being cosponsored by the office of Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th). Appointments are required. For information and to schedule an appointment, call (703) 647-4748.

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The law firm Bean, Kinney & Korman recently celebrated the opening of its new office at 2311 Wilson Blvd. in connection with a ribbon-cutting in coordination with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. The new office boasts an energy-efficient work environment along with spectacular views from the 5,900-square-foot rooftop terrace. Shown from left are Jonathan Kinney, James Korman, Tim Hughes, Arlington Chamber of Commerce president Kate Bates, Arlington County Board Chairman Katie Cristol and Jackie Moore.

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ist Church will host its annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the church, 4102 North Glebe Road. The Walker Chapel Choir will be joined by the Falls Church Concert Band and other musicians and readers. A Yule Log reception, with the help of Boy Scout Troop 641, will be held at 5 p.m. that evening at the church. For information, call (703) 538-5200 or see the Web site at www.walkerchapel. org. ‘MEET THE SPEAKER’ SERIES FOCUSES ON BUDDHISM: Encore Learning’s

University’s Barry Gallery has opened a new exhibition – “In a Minute” – featuring senior-thesis works by students Grant Gallas, Emma Grzymkowski and Jamie McDonnell. Each of the artists uses their work to create a sense of what can happen in a minute, from natural disasters to calming anxiety. The gallery is located in the Reinsch Library on the university’s main campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, and is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For information, see the Website at www.marymount.edu/barrygallery.

“Meet the Speaker” series continues on Monday, Dec. 17 with a presentation by Benito Perri on “Buddhism: One Path to Liberation, Freedom from Suffering.” Perri will lead a guided meditation and discuss several aspects of Buddhism. An ordained Roman Catholic priest, he studied with Buddhist scholars and is nearing completion of a two-year program to become certified as a mindfulness-meditation teacher. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at Central Library, and is held in conjunction with the county library system. Also at the meeting, there will be a discussion of the mindfulness club available to Encore Learning members. For information, call (703) 228-2144.

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Club will host a sale of citrus, pecans and maple syrup from Dec. 12-18 at Overlee Pool, 6030 Lee Highway. Sale hours will be Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 13 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Dec. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dec. 16 from

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Dec. 18 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will support outreach activities of the Lions Club. For information, call (703) 528-1130.

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A naming committee set up by the School Board to provide guidance split right down the middle, with “Stratford” and “Hamm” tying in voting. As a result, the committee presented both names as options to the School Board. But several other organizations, including the Superintendent’s Special Committee on Historic Interpretation at the Former Stratford Junior High School and the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB), have come out

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“Eunice Kennedy Shriver Building” is vying with “The Heights” as the name of the new school facility being constructed in Rosslyn to house the H-B Woodlawn and Stratford programs. And in trying to read the tea leaves in advance of a Dec. 20 School Board vote, it’s at least possible that “Shriver” could come from behind for a victory. School Board members played it close to their vests during a Dec. 6 presentation on the options; the lateness of the hour and the stress of just approving elementary-school boundaries probably discouraged lengthy discussion.

full force for “Stratford.” “This is not simply any school,” HALRB chairman Joan Lawrence said. “The school already has a name.” Well, maybe, maybe not, several School Board members countered. It’s known to most current residents as H-B Woodlawn, they contended. “I never called that building the ‘Stratford’ building – I’ve been around the block and I’ve never called it that,” School Board member Monique O’Grady said. Stratford Junior High School opened in 1951 and in February 1959 became the site for one of the first scenes of school integration in Virginia public schools, when four black children were escorted

in under guard to begin classes with white children. Among those who worked to ease the transition to integrated schools was Dorothy Hamm, a civil-rights leader in Arlington whose name was proposed as an option for the school. One of those four students who integrated the school – Michael Jones – was asked by the renaming committee to provide his thoughts. He was ambivalent, the committee chair said, both expressing his high regard for the late Mrs. Hamm and also acknowledging the historic nature of the school’s original name. In a community vote, “Stratford” received 519 first-place votes, “Hamm” 265

But at least one School Board member – Barbara Kanninen – seemed to be leaning in the direction of “Shriver,” asking if it would be the first high school in Virginia named after a woman. School officials had no immediate answer to her question during the meeting, but there’s at least one high school named for a woman: Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, honoring an educator and businesswoman. Counting private schools, there’s Madeira School in McLean, named after founder Lucy Madeira. “The Heights” was first in both an online community survey and a secret vote by members of the naming committee, with N ARLINGTON/WOODBURY HEIGHTS $319,000 “Wilson Building” finishing second in the community survey and “Shriver” second among the committee, which included

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Fast Start for Girls at O’Connell

Teeing Off

Potential DSAs Learn Busy Details About the Position It’s a hard, busy and detailed job with long hours.

Dave Facinoli

Team Had Three Convincing Wins DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Based on overall talent and positive team unity, the potential exists for the Bishop O’Connell Knights to have its most BASKETBALL maybe accomplished season under head coach Aggie McCormack-Dix, in her seventh season at the helm of the girls high-school basketball team. McCormack-Dix believes as much if the Knights continue to improve. Behind three returning starters, O’Connell began the week with a 3-1 overall record. Its loss was by just four points to perennial power Paul VI Catholic in a contest in which the Knights missed 13 foul shots. “Paul VI was missing its top player, but we really didn’t play well at all,” McCormack-Dix said. “Other than that, we have played well. The best thing is that our team chemistry is so much better than it has ever been in my time here. Now, it’s very important for us to always maintain a high intensity level and focus on what we need to do.” Bishop O’Connell’s Aija James looks to shoot under the basket while being defended by Sarah PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Hortin of visiting Holy Child in last week’s contest in Arlington.

Patriots Have Been More Than Competitive DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With a 2-2 record the Yorktown Patrihave so far BASKETBALL ots met and probably exceeded their goal of being competitive in all games this season. The boys high-school basketball team established that approach after two starters were lost to season-ending injuries prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign. Without injured guards Liam Andersen and Tom Dickson, expected to be among the Patriots’ top scorers, Yorktown owned that. 500 record through Dec. 7 action, including a notable 61-46 win over 16

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the high-scoring Edison Eagles. Edison was 2-0 and had scored 76 and 87 points in those games. The Eagles, a Class 5 state-playoff team last season, shot poorly against Yorktown’s switching defenses as the host Patriots were led by 30 points from senior guard Ryan Van Kirk. “We matched up with them on defense, stayed on their shooters and held them in check,” Yorktown coach Joe Reed said. Van Kirk’s play was a key reason Yorktown was able to consistently break Edison’s press. Van Kirk got multiple layups as a result. He had 14 field goals. Zack McCoskrie, J.T. Dolan and Neil Carroll all scored eight points for York-

town. The Patriots made 11 of 13 secondhalf field-goal attempts in the lane. “When we lost Liam and Tom, we set the goal of competing and we are doing that,” Reed said. “If we do what we are supposed to do and can do, we will be in games. If not, we will lose.” In its previous game, Yorktown lost to a strong Hayfield Hawks team on the road, 52-42, shooting poorly. The Patriots trailed by one at halftime. Van Kirk scored 11. Yorktown’s other loss was 61-42 to private-school power and host Episcoal of Alexandria. The Patriots trailed by five at

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That’s what perspective directors of student activities for high schools in the Fairfax County public schools system are learning during an evening course taught by the knowledgeable Dave Morgan, who held that position for many years at various schools. The Washington-Lee High School graduate and member of the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame lectures the class about the demands of the positions, all that is involved, as well as having various guest speakers – many current DSAs – present lessons and give their takes on such jobs. Morgan was the DSA at J.E.B. Stuart, South Lakes and Oakton in Fairfax County. Since his retirement in 2004, he has worked as an interim DSA and assistant principal at multiple Fairfax County high schools. The most recent class for the prospective new DSAs was held the evening of Dec. 4 at Robinson Secondary School. Morgan gave a lesson about time management, properly delegating and organization – probably three of the most important aspects about those demanding positions, with hours running much later than 9 to 5. Bill Curran, director of the office of student activities and athletic programs for Fairfax County Schools, attended and gave his input. Three current DSAs went over the process and details of all that is involved, including much paperwork, when a school hosts big sporting events, or one of its many teams or individuals qualify for region- or statetournament competitions. Morgan invited a member of the media to speak to the class about working with DSA staffs and ways to streamline that process. Class members asked many questions about everything. None seemed scared off regarding the details of a potential difficult job that might be theirs one day soon.

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Wakefield Boys Win Two, Coach Earns 300th Victory DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With two victories last week, the Wakefield Warriors improved to 3-2, giving longtime head boys basketball coach Tony Bentley his 300th career victory.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Wakefield defeated the WashingtonLee Generals, 76-64, on Dec. 5, then on Dec. 7 routed the Mount Vernon Majors, 69-46. Both high-school games were at Wakfield. Four players scored in double figures against Washington-Lee as Wakefield led the entire game, ahead 20-8 after the first quarter. Chris Warner scored a game-high 19 points and made 10 of 10 foul shots to lead Wakefield. Robbie Starkey scored 14, Aaron Queen 13, Brody Karton 10 and Gabe Tham seven. For W-L (3-2) Max Geiseman and Will Reynolds each scored 18, Anzell Jones eight and Anthony Reyes six. Against Mount Vernon, Starkey and Warner scored 13 each, Karton 10 and Tham, Treyron Todd and Jared Watkins

six each. For Bentley, all 300 triumphs have been with Wakefield, a team he has coached for 17 seasons. “To get 300 wins is awesome, but that is a credit to the players and the coaches I have had,” Bentley said. One coach in particular Bentley singled out was Horace “Buck” Willis, an assistant who has been with the head coach all 17 years. “None of this would have been possible without Horace “Buck” Willis,” Bentley said. “He has been here every step of the way.” Under Bentley, Wakefield has won three region championships, seven district titles and has one state runner-up finish – last season. His teams have played in the state tournament seven times. His first team finished 12-13. “There was a lot of pressure taking over for a great coach like Bob Veldran was. I just wanted to get that first win,” Bentley said. Washington-Lee (3-2) bounced back Dec. 7 with an 87-35 over Justice (formerly J.E.B Stuart). Reyes had 26 points, including four threes, Jones and Adam

Demba scored 12 each and Geisman 11. NOTE: Bob Veldran, who coached Wakefield for 31 seasons and preceded Bentley in that positions, holds the school record for the most career coaching victories with 443 . . . Wakefield opened in 1953 and Bentley is just the school’s fifth boys basketball coach, one of two for 58 straight seasons. n In other boys action, the Bishop O’Connell Knights (3-1) routed The Heights, 99-51, Dec. 7 as Marcus Dockery scored 21 points, Charlie Weber had 15, T.J. Gadsen scored 12 and had seven rebounds, Mike Policardio had nine points and five rebounds, Ayan Teel had seven points and 10 assists and Jahmal Banks had eight points and six steals. Later, O’Connell downed St. Mary’s Ryken, 85-70. Dockery had 23 point adn six rebounds, Brayon Freeman had 20 points, Teel 17 and 12 assists and Weber scored 10. Earlier, O’Connell lost to visiting Paul VI Catholic, 56-53, after leading 36-23 at halftime, being outscored 19-6 in the fourth quarter. Weber had 15 points and five rebounds, Dockery 12 points and five rebounds, Brayon

Freeman 11 points and four assists and Banks eight points and 10 boards. n The Yorktown Patriots stand 3-1 in girls action with a 61-34 rout over Hayfield and an 83-62 road loss to T.C. Williams. Against Hayfield, Liz Shean and Maggie Shipley led the way. Shean scored 23 points and Maggie Shipley 20 for the Patriots. Megan Hemstreet scored six and Maddie Winer five. n The Wakefield Warriors (2-2) in girls play won for the first time this season with a 46-40 victory over the visiting Washington-Lee Generals in an allArlington clash, then were victorious again, routing Mount Vernon, 67-31 Jaylea Lopez led Wakefield with 16 points and Taylor Thompson scored 11, making three three-pointers, against WL (2-3). Hannah Foley and Nora Broyles scored five each. Against Mount Vernon, Lopez scored 19, Lauryn Freeman scored 12, Thompson made a trio of threes and had 11, Foley scored eight and Ioanna Lincoln seven. Washington-Lee beat Lee, 53-40, then Justice, 47-39, for its first two wins.

ivelo at 160 pounds, Vincent Galang at 152, Steven Rochard at 145 and Simon Enkhbold was fourth at 138. Rajaonarivelo was chosen as the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler by the coaches. He had a 4-0 record with two technical falls and two regular decisions, including an 8-5 win in the finals. For Washington-Lee, Greg Curtin at 126 was fourth and Jack Myers (106), Jacob Biggs (113) and Roy McCory (285) were sixth. Yorktown’s Darius Khani was fifth at 113.

Making first-team on defense from O’Connell were defensive back Bryce Jackson and specialist Luke Byrne. Second-team O’Connell selections on offense were linemen Ben Jeffrey and running back Darius Brown. Making honorable mention from O’Connell were running back Kai Bowers, offensive linemen Maurice Clark and Gage Maddy, linebacker Hunter Pena and defensive back Will Stoney.

High-School Roundup SWIM AND DIVE: The Yorktown Patriots

lost to Lake Braddock, 213-102, in boys action and 169-149 in girls. Yorktown was missing some swimmers, who had other commitments. For the Yorktown boys in the meet, Joe Gallagher was the sole race winner, in the 500 freestyle. For the girls, Annika Creedon won diving, Kelsey Isman won the 100 butterfly and Caroline Burgeson the 50 freestyle. Yorktown girls won two relays. n In the Wakefield Warriors recent meet against Justice (former J.E.B. Stuart), Justin Clark won the diving competition. Aleksei Dudley won two races for Wakefield and Tugu Baterdena won one. Other top swimmers were Musse Yimer, Ethan Schroeher, Yarema Tokar and Christian Cuevas.

O’Connell Continued from Page 16 The Knights’ three wins have been blowouts over St. Mary’s Ryken, 8042, St. James, 82-65, and Holy Child, 62-41.

Patriots Continued from Page 16 halftime. Van Kirk scored 18. “We were in each of those games,” Reed said. Yorktown opened its season with a

ALL-REGION YORKTOWN FOOTBALL:

A number of Yorktown High School football players were 6D All-Northern Region second-team and honorable-mention football selections. Making second team on offense were quarterback Grant Wilson and lineman Nathan Strickland. Receivers Max Patterson and Jack McCool were honorablemention choices. On defense, McCool was a secondteam linebacker. Making honorable mention from Yorktown were linemen Christian Mulumba and John Pious and defensive back Jake Reilly. NOVA CLASSIC WRESTLING: The Wake-

O’CONNELL ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: Senior offensive lineman Jack

Murphy was the one Bishop O’Connell football player chosen All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference first-team on offense.

WAKEFIELD NEEDS COACHES: Wakefield High School is accepting applications for the following spring coaching positions: varsity boys tennis, assistant boys tennis and junior-varsity girls soccer. For information about the coaching openings, contact Noel Deskins at (703) 228-6733 or e-mail noel.deskins@apsva. us.

Leading the way are returning starters Ajia James, Maikya Simmons and Adrianna Smith. Maura Leverone and Anna Hovis are other key returners, and freshman Aaliyan Carlock is a big addition. In O’Connell’s latest win – over Holy Child at home Dec. 6 – Simmons scored 13; James and Leverone had eight each;

and Smith, Carlock and Simone Edmundson scored seven each. Hovis, Edmundson, Leverone and Alexandria Lee are O’Connell’s four seniors. The Knights will play their next seven games on the road, not having another home contest until Jan. 4. The road trip includes three games Dec. 20-22 at the

CresCom Bank Holiday Tournament in Myrtle Beach. O’Connell plays at Good Counsel at 5:15 p.m. in a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference contest on Dec. 14. Then, the Knights play in two tournament games on on Saturday Dec. 15 and Sunday 16 in the local area in District Heights, Md.

71-29 rout of Justice (formerly J.E.B. Stuart). Junior guard/forward Aidan Stroup and senior guard/forward Matthew Cornfield have been other top scorers for Yorktown so far. “We have played well on defense in each game,” Reed said. That defense was expected to be tested

to its fullest in a recent road game against the high-scoring, uptempo and threepoint shooting Lake Braddock Bruins, a team that scored 106 points in a Dec. 7 victory and netted 91 and 84 points in its other two games. “What they do on offense is so difficult to prepare for,” Reed said. “They don’t care what you do on offense, they

just want to get the ball back as quickly as possible to shoot threes.” Lake Braddock has been one of the highest scoring public-school teams in the region the last couple of seasons and owned a 2-1 record through Dec. 7. Yorktown also plays National Collegiate and Mount Vernon in home games this week.

field Warriors finished sixth with three individiual champions at the NOVA Classic at Fairfax High School. Champions were Loranzo Rajaonar-

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Schools & Military n A number of Arlington schools are among 29 from across the Washington region selected to participate the Urban Alliance’s efforts to expand college- and career-readiness efforts targeting underserved students. The effort, launched Nov. 30 at Wakefield High School, is being funded through a $1 million grant from AT&T Aspire.

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“Our workforce needs the right skills, and young people need a high school diploma to stay on track for college and career success. Through Aspire, we support programs that help students who need it the most walk across the graduation stage ready for their future,” said Vince Apruzzese, regional vice president for AT&T External Affairs in Virginia. In addition to Wakefield, Arlington

Career Center, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and Washington-Lee High School are taking part in the effort. Participating students will receive mentoring, internship opportunities, workforce training and other support, starting as early as ninth grade. “Early access to high-quality employment and workforce readiness training can prevent underserved youth from

disconnecting from future employment or education,” said Eshauna Smith, CEO of Urban Alliance, who said more than 800 students would participate in the effort. A total of 100 percent of past Urban Alliance students have graduated from high school, and over 90 percent of participants are accepted to college, according to the organization.

Comstock and will take office in January. Helmer finished a distant fourth in that primary, but was able to pull the spotlight away from more established candidates

through the use of aggressive advertising and social-media techniques. During the 2018 General Assembly session, Hugo pushed for legislation that would have forced the Arlington government to scale back its assessments on the two country clubs to levels of taxation imposed by other Northern Virginia jurisdiction. During debate over the measure in Richmond, Hugo noted that Army Navy and Washington Golf had a combined tax bill as large as the next 11 clubs in Northern Virginia. “What we have here is a question of equity,” Hugo said at the time. Legislation to tie Arlington’s hands passed the state Senate and House of Delegates and landed on Gov. Northam’s desk. Northam vetoed the bill, but in his veto message made it clear he expected the county government to come to an accommodation with the clubs. With that threat hanging over them,

Arlington leaders caved, cutting the clubs’ tax bills and reducing some previous years’ payments that had been in limbo while the matter was litigated in the courts and hashed out in the legislature. All five Arlington County Board members supported the local government’s position on assessing clubs at the higher rate, but as the issue dragged on last spring, they began to tiptoe away from the issue. In an April 20 statement, Cristol contended that assessment decisions are in the hands of the assessor (who works for County Manager Mark Schwartz), not elected officials. Cristol, who was first elected in 2015, rotated in as County Board chairman last January and will hand the gavel over to current vice chairman Christian Dorsey at the start of 2019. Like a number of Arlington elected officials, she is seen as having aspirations to move up the political food chain if the opportunity arises.

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ing will be offered on Monday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2286300.

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legal assistance for eligible seniors is offered on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Walter Reed Senior Center, Call Legal Services of Northern Virginia at (703) 778-6800 for information. RUBBER-STAMPERS TO MEET: The rubber-stampers of Lee Senior Center will meet for a workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-0555. TRAVELERS HEAD TO TOUR AND TEA IN BERRYVILLE: Arlington County

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NIORS SLATED: Arlington Mill Senior Center hosts a party for single seniors on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-7369. AUTHOR TO DISCUSS LITTLE-KNOWN HISTORICAL FACTOIDS: Author Gil

Klein will discuss little-known historical events on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722. COMEDY CLUBBERS SET TO GATHER:

The comedy club at Aurora Hills Senior Center will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. to review classic TV and radio shows at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 2285722. WALKING CLUB TREKS IN D.C.: The

55+ Travel hosts a trip to Rosemont Manor in Berryville for a tour and tea on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The cost is $68. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

Arlington Walking Club heads for an amble from Union Station to the Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $4 for transportation from Madison Community Center. For information, call (703) 228-4771.

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AGENDA FOR TRAVELERS: Arlington County 55+ Travel hosts a trip to the Riverside Dinner Theatre in Fredericksburg for “Rockabilly Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 21. The cost is $64. For information, call (703) 228-4748. AUTHORS EXPLORE THE WORLD OF LINE-DANCING: The authors of “Step-

Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. December 17, 1937: n The General Assembly is set to take up the issue of highway speed limits. Currently, motorists can be cited by police for reckless driving, but they cannot be cited for speeding on highways. December 17, 1964: n As the state government continues weighing the need for a sales tax, some local governments – in places such as Bristol, Norfolk and Petersburg – already are enacting their own. n Local residents are making the case to state officials of the need to purchase more land for parks. n In boys basketball, Wakefield and Washington-Lee have opened the season at 2-0, while Yorktown is 0-2. December 15, 1966: n Republican County Board member Harold Casto is urging several members of the School Board to resign, so the GOP County Board majority can appoint replacements. December 18, 1970: n School officials have found themselves criticized for planning to upgrade four schools – Jackson, Page, Swanson and Washington-Lee – that are adjacent to the proposed route of Interstate 66. n State Democratic Party leaders say they will not try to “purge” party members who openly supported U.S. Sen. Harry Byrd Jr.’s re-election bid. Byrd ran as an independent. n Washington-Lee High School officials have admitted to violating basketball scrimmage rules; a hearing has been set for January. December 15, 1971: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, says he is keeping an “open mind” about running for the U.S. Senate next year.

pin’ Lively: Line Dance for Beginners,” will discuss their journey with line dance on Friday, Dec. 21 at noon at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722.

December 16, 1976: n A Sun editorial has praised the selection of Joseph Gwaltney for District Court judge, and said it was “encouraging” that David Bell was appointed to succeed Gwaltney as Clerk of the Circuit Court.

SING-ALONG FEATURES MUSIC FROM DAYS GONE BY: A sing-along will be

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TRAVELERS HEAD TO ‘FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS’: Arlington County 55+ Travel

hosts a trip to the Mormon Temple visitor center and the Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 22. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

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